The Goats

At last hot off the press: a new band photo showing our celebrated new addition John!

The Goats have been playing at Oxfordshire pubs and functions for almost two years
The line up above shows from left to right:
  • John Pomeroy: Whistles & Flutes
  • Roland Broadbent: Mandolin; Fiddle; Bazouki; Banjo
  • Mandy West: Guitar and Vocals
  • Philbert Hookham: Vocals; Percussion and a load of chat
  • Pip Hookham:: Bodhran and Wearing a coat in summer

The newest addition to the band being John the Flute who plays Whistles, Flute and the Bodhran when he doesn't know the tune or needs to catch his breath

This week has seen the release (into the outside world) of our third CD, a live offering called 'What A Good Friday' These will shortly be on sale at the Killingworth Castle, Wootton, or direct from us when we are out playing.

Bearing in mind this is Irish music, we hope our second CD, recorded at Christmas, will be available will be available to corner next Christmas' market....... some things mustn't be hurried!

Currently the Goats can be seen at Rosie O'Grady's in Oxford about every six weeks and every second and fourth Wednesdays they can be seen at the Killingworth Castle at Wootton- by-Woodstock having a fairly shambolic practice night. They need to practice every week but it's been putting the good people of Wootton off their food, and they do need to eat (said Dave the Landlord)

This summer sees the band making its' debut on Wednesday 28th August at The Great Dorset Steam Fair. Yes, we know most people won't be there until Saturday, but it'll be cosy just you and us....... and you'll be sure of getting a tamborine

While we're on the subject of kicking off events, come and see us at 2.00 at Folk in a Field, Hook Norton, Oxfordshire on July 6th this year. Our second year! This year sound checking with the great Albion Band who will be heard to say 'Would you mind moving to one side please?' Obviously much nicer than 'Who?'

Where we're playing:

  • 23rd August 2002: Dorset Steam Fair - Tarrant Hinton, Dorset
  • 22nd September 2002 East Finchley Constitutional Club
  • 28th September 2002: Rosie O'Grady's - Park End Street, Oxford
  • 1st November 2002: Rosie O'Grady's - Park End Street, Oxford
  • 8th - 9th November 2002: Woodstock Beer festival - Woodstock
  • 6th December 2002: Rosie O'Grady's - Park End Street, Oxford
  • 27th December 2002: Rosie O'Grady's - Park End Street, Oxford

    If you want to know more, the following contacts may be useful:
    For bookings: Roland on 01993 891780
    For Dave at the Killingworth Castle for when it's safe to eat: 01993 811401