Waldorf String Band was formed in 1987 and quickly established itself as South Africa's premier Folk & Celtic Music Band, having been compared favourably with the Chieftains, and the Dubliners, with regular TV and Festival Appearances.
Today's line-up, still retains their rich Celtic folk flavours, consisting of Rael Birns, Guitar, Vocals and Mouth Organ and John Gnodde, Banjo, Guitar and Vocals; together with Nippy Cripwell string bass; Jimmy Smyth, flute and piccolo and vocals; Iain McAlpine, Fiddle, Mandolin and Vocals and Alan Strang, Guitar and Vocals.
Waldorf String Band started their recording career in 1990 and by 2010 had released nine CDs and three DVDs including an annual release of their ‘Spirit of Christmas' CD featuring well-known traditional Christmas Carols.
In 2004, Waldorf String Band had enormous success with their ‘Singalong Party' CD, which took the record company and the dealers by surprise, outselling the ‘boy' bands for some time, and by 2010 was on the verge of going ‘gold' with sales of almost 20,000.
Their latest double CD entitled 'Celtic Celebration' was recently released by Next Music.
These ‘Deeply Middle Aged' gentlemen are still at it 24 years later … proving over and again that music is not just for the young… but for the young at heart … of all ages… and on Thursday 17 th March 2011 they will be performing at River Deck Country Estate, Honeydew … so join them in celebration of St Patrick's Day and have an evening of musical fun!
For bookings call River Deck Country Estate on 082 414 5129 or Computicket.
