- Etchingham Steam Band
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Name = Etchingham Steam Band
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Origin =England
Genre =Acoustic folk
Years_active = 1974 - 1976
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Associated_acts =Albion Band
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Notable_instruments =The 'Etchingham Steam Band' were a folk group formed by
Ashley Hutchings in 1974 after the break up of theAlbion Country Band . They were named afterEtchingham in Sussex where Hutchings was living with his wifeShirley Collins . The band's name was a reference to their acoustic nature, formed during a time of regular power cuts in the mid 70s that caused problems for any band using electrical instruments or amplification. The band released no albums during its existence, but recordings were subesequently released as an album. The band ceased in 1976 when Hutchings formed theAlbion Dance Band .Lineup
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Ashley Hutchings - bass, vocals
*Shirley Collins - vocals, hobby horse
*Ian Holder - accordion
*Vic Gammon - vocals, concertina, melodeon, banjo
*Terry Potter - mouth organDiscography and References
The Etchingham Steam Band, 1995,
Fledgling Records
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