Kath Charnock - fiddle, mandolin

Kath Charnock is very much in demand as a folk fiddler, playing for several Yorkshire bands when not out with Dogsbody. She is a resident musician at The Yorkshire Mixtures Folk Dance Club in Batley and is also a member of the Spen Valley T'Apps Dance Team. We're lucky to have her!

Dave Hoyle - electric bass

Dave Hoyle has his roots in all types of live music. He has played Rock, pop, Country and Western (and he even accompanies groups at his local church!) because he just loves playing. His fine bass guitar under pins the strong rhythm section of the band and makes the music highly ‘danceable'.

Brenda Spence - caller, bodhran, banjo, bazouki

Brenda is well-known throughout the folk music world as an MC and caller. She has made regular appearances at folk festivals such as Beverley, Holmfirth, Saltburn and Whitby. Her ready sense of fun, and ability to match the dances to the skills of the dancers ensure a good night out for everyone

Peter Norman - guitar, harmonica, vocals

Peter Norman is an outstanding guitarist. Best known for his regular partnership with Norrie Spence, he has also performed at clubs and festivals throughout the UK with sister-in-law Sylvia Needham. An excellent harmony singer, he also plays a mean harmonica!

Leah Fox - harp

Leah Fox is a recent graduate of Leeds University in Music Performance (and Computing!), specialising in the harp. A skilled classical musician much in demand for weddings and similar occasions, she adds an extra dimension to the Dogsbody performances, adding that Celtic feel to the band sound.

Norrie Spence - melodeon, whistle, vocals

Norrie Spence, born in Edinburgh, is a fine exponent of Celtic music both as a musician and singer. Equally at home with Auld Lang Syne or Danny Boy, with Burns or the Dubliners, his lead vocals put Dogsbody into a class apart from other ceilidh bands.