the dance all your guests can enjoy
If you're looking for a lively event where no one is left out for your wedding • birthday • anniversary • conference • corporate event
• celebration of any kind - check out what Roger the Badger can offer.
Roger the Badger CD

'Snout' is our collection of tunes for dancing and listening. Check out what's on the Cd and listen to real audio clips from all 15 tracks.

an experienced band
Roger the Badger are four talented and experienced musicians on • fiddle • guitar • mandolin • bass guitar, with a dance caller. And we make sure we put energy into our performance and your event! Find out more about the band.

the types of events we play
Ceilidhs are ideal for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and celebrations of all kinds. Find out about our events and some of our satisfied customers


the best tunes and the best rhythms
The music and the dances. Discover the rich repertoire of traditional ceilidh dancing music - foot tapping Irish, Scottish and English fiddle tunes - with energy and irrestible rhythm.

dances that everyone can enjoy
Why no previous experience or knowledge of the music or dances is needed. All the dances are explained and demonstrated by the caller, who continues to call the steps during the dance itself.

where we play
We are based in Sheffield and normally play around the Yorkshire and Derbyshire regions.

quality sound at a sensible volume
The band provide their own quality PA system and can set up unobtrusively and be ready to play in 20 minutes. We play at a sensible volume so your guests can still talk without shouting! Our equipment has been PAT tested, and we also have Public Liability Insurance - we're finding more and more venues require these safeguards.


Other musical projects including badger musicians
skyhook, blazing twin fiddles plus breathtaking contemporary and traditional songs, www.skyhookmusic.com, featuring Cath on fiddle and viola, and chief tunesmith
Johnny and the Prison didn't help boys, www.johnnyandtheboys.co.uk "New-Timey Country Folk-Rock Blues", featuring John as front man and songwriter and Trevor on slide guitar, harmonica, mandolin
Silverwheel, folk rock with fire, www.silverwheel.net, featuring Peter on powerful vocals, guitar and bass