The Golden Coast Big Band was formed in 1972 and over its 45 year existence has undergone a number of changes to both personnel and name. Performing regularly at The Cedars Inn, Bickington the band took on the name The Cedars Show Band and then latterly The Cedars Big Band. In 2017 the band moved to a new residency at Portmore Golf Club and The Golden Coast Big Band name was reintroduced.
Today the band has a core ensemble of 15 players who along with the vocal talents of Jo Jones boast a repertoire of over 650 songs/tunes.
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The Golden Coast Big Band perform every month at The Portmore Golf Club, Landkey, Barnstaple for your dancing and listening pleasure. There is ample Free Parking, a large dance floor and a licensed bar available through out the evening. Check out our events page for more details.
Band Members
Jo Jones - Vocals
Hilary Daniel - Keyboard
Geoff Brown/ Martin Bradshaw - Drums
Dave Eastwood - Rhythm Guitar
Colin Rudd - Bass Guitar
Anne Gilks - Alto
Malcolm Parkinson - Alto Sax
Vic Wattley - Alto Sax (Leader)
Susan Northrop - Bari Sax
Ray Charran - Tenor Sax
Mike Bartholomew - Tenor Sax
Tara Gibson - Tenor Sax
Steve Simpson - Trumpet
Paul Ryder - Trumpet
Rebecca Grant - Trumpet
Neil Hamilton - Trumpet
Lyndon White - Trombone
Chris Lloyd Trombone
John Croker - Trombone
Jim Trevaskis - Trombone