Turton, Lancashire, UK 27th May 2013. Jeffrey Gilpin of the Bourbon Street Band, with his elegantly decorated "brolly" at the annual traditional spring fair held in the grounds of the 600-year-old Turton Tower. The event dates back more than 200 years, but went into decline in the early 20th century. It was revived in 2008 by the Friends of Turton Tower. Credit: Cernan Elias/Alamy Live News
The band formed in 1996 making its first public appearance at the Shadsworth Neighbourhood Centre, Blackburn. They have become popular entertainers at venues in Lancashire and Merseyside, playing at; Weddings, Flower shows, Steam rallies and Jazz clubs. They have also ventured south to the Newbury Show and North to Silloth and Dundee. Although at best indoors with amplification the band does not shy away from outdoor "unplugged" work in Carnivals and Processions.
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Location: Turton, Lancashire, UK
Photo credit: © Cernan Elias / Alamy / Afripics
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