Biography

Hop onto The Baghdaddies magic carpet for an amazing musical trip traversing many corners of the earth. The Baghdaddies have been astounding audiences throughout Europe for many years with their anarchic melange of traditional European and world musical styles of all eras, throwing them together to form an infectious unique brand of music that never fails to have audiences jumping around in a frenzy !!

The Baghdaddies play an eclectic mish-mash of musical merriment, an ideal accompaniment to dancing, drinking, partying and shopping. The band formed in 1996 and since then have released four albums. They have toured and gigged extensively throughout the UK and Europe – On stages far and wide, big and small, on the streets, in village halls, the music appeals to all.

Their sound is influenced by music from throughout the world – from the Roma wedding, brass band and gypsy music of Eastern Europe, through to reggae, ska, calypso, jazz and punk rock. The Baghdaddies always maintain a truly happy and seriously danceable side to their music.

Hailing from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, the band are fortunate to have played at many major events and festivals, and have appeared on radio and TV throughout Europe. , The Baghdaddies guarantee an uplifting evening of musical frolic and cavortment…. don’t forget your dancing shoes !!!!!