The Down County Boys

Bluegrass at its best! The fabulous Down County Boys have received many accolades. They achieved a No.1 hit in the Country Broadcasters Charts with Come and Sit By the River on the Sit By the River album of 1995. They were broadcast live on air on the UK's 50th anniversary of the Grand Ol Opry.

For five consecutive years during the 1990s they were the British Country Music Association British Bluegrass Band of the Year. They have twice toured Bluegrass festivals in the USA, played venues in Sweden and over the years have recorded and broadcast for the BBC.

The DCBs were formed back in 1964 and over the years have had many band members. The longest reigning member is Peter Parker, who has been playing the role of baritone vocalist and fiddle player since 1969. Completing the line-up is Mick Cooper on bass, Chris Cooper playing banjo and Ray Duffy on guitar. The DCBs are proud to have continued playing for so many years, which must be a longevity record and are thrilled to be part of the Oundle Fringe Festival.