“rum-and-kidney men”
Fiddlers that play at feasts, fairs, weddings, &c. and live chiefly on the remnants of victuals
B.E.'s Dictionary of the Canting Crew, 1699, quoted in “Forgotten English” Calendar 2002, J Kacirk
The Rum and Kidney band play for barn dances and similar occasions. We're based on the Somerset Dorset border. We'd like to play for your barn dance! Have a look around the site to find out more.
Meet the band