Musicians

Stuart Barry plays melodeon and guitar as well as doing most of the calling.  A founder member of Kick Shins he has played occasionally with the Aldbrickham Band and called for several other bands.

Alan Barwise plays drums.  He has played regularly with Kick Shins since 2004, as well as playing with many other bands, such as Alan Clayson and the Argonauts and Kindred Spirit.

Ray joined Kick Shins very soon after we formed and has played with us regularly since 1983.  Ray plays fiddle and hurdy-gurdy.

Andy Lavery joined Kick Shins on a regular basis in 2004.  He plays keyboard for Kick Shins, but in other musical lives plays various other instruments, such as guitar.  He has played with numerous bands over the years, most recently with Alan Clayson and the Argonauts, Wheelwright's Bane and a tour covering the music of Jacques Brel.

Dave Williams is a founding member of Kick Shins.  He plays recorder and trumpet.