An exuberant mix of New Orleans style piano, Barrelhouse, Rhythm and Blues, Rock n Roll, and Boogie Woogie!

“Bluegrass, old-time, skiffle, jug band ... stir them up vigorously, throwing in elements of zany vaudeville, add some unpredictable tics, then stand back and watch Special Ed & the Shortbus go.” The Edinburgh Scotsman

“massively entertaining... If you think blues can't be done on a banjo or ukulele, think again" Blues Matters ​/ “Genuinely good-time music from ukulele stalwart, who also plays a mean banjo” fRoots

Tight vocal harmonies and blistering trombone and vocal solos over classic New Orleans jazz and blues songs

The vintage sounds of America with deep Sousaphone Brass grooves, intricate string picking and virtuosic harmonica & washboard.

The authentic sounds of 1920's and 30's America - Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Ragtime - with a twist!

1920s and 30s jazz and blues

A rich tapestry of New Orleans Rhythm & Blues and Brazilian Choro, New York Stride and French Musette with a Tango or two thrown in for good measure.

Jazz banjo extraordinaire a collection of original rags and novelty tunes in the style of 1920s jazz and dance music, as well a smattering of classic tunes from the era.

An innovative interpretation of American Old-Time tradition, blending roots material with fresh arrangements and original compositions.... “Beautiful old-time inspired music” Cerys Mathews, BBC 6Music

A group of musicians brought together by a love of the music that came out of New Orleans via Cosimo Matassa's studios in the 1950s, the band has developed its own unique sound, which incorporates 50s RnB, jazz, soul, mambo, ballads and much more.

An early-era swing band with a hard-driving acoustic rhythm in the finest New Orleans tradition

A ragtime country-blues outfit sure to get your feet stomping!

This jugband ragtime blues duo brings you dancing numbers from the prohibition period!

An energetic, foot-stomping four-piece, featuring fiddle, banjo, harmonica and harmonies, all powered by a driving doghouse bass