the second hand marching band

the second hand marching band

The Second Hand Marching Band is a Scottish folk ensemble from Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounding areas. The group forms in autumn 2007 and operates with a shifting line-up of around 16 people. Its music is described as an untraditional big band style that combines folk with brass, woodwind, guitars, mandolins, ukuleles and accordions.

Line-up and connections

Over time, the band includes musicians associated with Eagleowl, The John Knox Sex Club, The Tannahill Collective, The Just Joans, Dananananaykroyd, How To Swim, Q Without U, Benni Hemm Hemm, The Lula Maes, The Martial Arts, Wall Street Ammunition Hero, Freight Logistics, Two Wings, The Trembling Bells and The Belle Hops.

Recordings

The Second Hand Marching Band releases two EPs, Dance to Half Death and Grit and Determination, a compilation called Compendium, two albums, Hurricane and Thunderstorm and Faults, and a single, We Will Convince You.