There have been more great examples of bands doing their bit to bring joy, peace and happiness to life in lockdown — literally so with Eccles Band from Greater Manchester.
Well behaved dogs...
The current Butlins First Section Mineworkers Champion produced their great video with a little help from Russell Gray, a great kit player and some oddly well behaved dogs...
To enjoy go to: https://youtu.be/ORxUxyC-N-4
Five Live
Meanwhile, Brighouse & Rastrick's super 'Floral Dance', effort has made to the national radio airwaves with a feature on Radio 5 Live with presenter Tony Livsey. You can hear them at around 47 minutes into the programme.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000hjgs
NHS Fund Raiser
Foden's has also kept on with their support for the health workers of the NHS. Their third 'Stay at Home' performance is entitled 'Song for the Frontline' and was written by principal trombonist John Barber to help raise funds for the NHS and other frontline services.
It features colleagues working with the Police, Fire Services, the NHS and within other frontline roles.
Foden's Band have created a donate button on their facebook post as well as donating all proceeds from the sales of the music before the 1st July 2020 to NHS Charities Together
To enjoy, go to:
https://www.facebook.com/FodensBand/videos/157966838913313/
Goldcrest
Bearpark & Esh Colliery Band give things an upbeat feel with the great 'Goldcrest' march — conducted by MD Philip Tait in the best Dayglo orange shorts ever. The singing 'ain't bad either...
To enjoy, go to:
Hallelujah
And Cory has carried on their musical output with 'Hallelujah for the NHS' — a celebration of the amazing work the NHS staff are undertaking, accompanied by a photo montage of those working every day to keep people safe and well.
To enjoy, go to: https://www.facebook.com/coryband/videos/528948994657804/?v=528948994657804&external_log_id=9827117d69995e2b352797aa9e31df34&q=Cory%20Band
Singapore
Further afield Lion City Brass Band in Singapore has produced a great version of 'Stand up for Singapore'
To enjoy, go to: https://youtu.be/uZzdmc3PtEw
Austria
And Brass Band OberOsterreich has wished a Happy Easter to all those around the banding world and those looking after our health and well being with 'Guardian of My Soul'.
