The Bismarck Herrings - just "The Bismarcks" to their friends - are a stomping
little trio who play the very best traditional English tunes in an inimitably bouncy fashion.
The Bismarcks were formed in 1996 when the two burly gentlemen Ed Rennie (melodeon)
and Gareth Kiddier (piano) decided they'd like to play English dance tunes for
people to jump about to. Nina Hansell (fiddle) heard a recording of them practising and
agreed there and then to play along - and the rest is folklore.
Since then, The Bismarcks have played for ceilidhs, clubs and festivals
all over the country - and have been the driving force behind some darn good sessions too.