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Discover a unique blend of British folk, Americana and blues with Strange But True. Experience the captivating melodies and heartfelt vocals of Mick Mangan and Rob Winder. Join us on a musical journey that spans the Atlantic.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://soundcloud.com/strange-but-true-music">Sample tracks</a>

Strange But True: a treat for your ears

Mick Mangan is a skilled guitarist and vocalist who brings a deep understanding of folk, blues, and Americana music to Strange But True, crafting unique and engaging performances.

Mick

Rob Winder is a talented vocalist with a passion for blending traditional and contemporary sounds, contributing to the duo's distinctive and captivating musical style.

Strange But True are ...

2 lessons learned from a real rock’n’roll concert (because that’s what a Black Rebel Motorcycle Club live is): worst nightmare ever for the security since they have to pick crowdsurfing people every 30secs; no queue at the wardrobe because nobody can separate himself from his leather jacket

Where the traditional meets the contemporary, music finds its voice.

<ul><li>2024</li><li>7 Aug - Bath Acoustic Club</li><li>11 Oct - Green Man, Bristol</li><li>23 Nov - Green Man, Bristol</li><li>14 Dec - Melton Mowbray Winter Folk Fest</li><li>2025</li><li>2 Feb - Seven Stars, Redcliffe</li><li>26 Apr - St George's Day Festival, Clifton</li><li>2 Aug - Melton Mowbray Summer Folk Fest</li><li>21 Sep - Seven Stars, Redcliffe</li><li>8 Oct - St Andrews Bowls Club, St Andrews</li><li>11 Oct - Green Man, Bristol</li><li>29 Oct - Victoria Inn, Westbury on Trym</li><li>29 Nov - North Bristol Arts Trail, Horfield</li><li>14 Dec - Melton Mowbray Winter Folk Fest</li><li>2026</li><li>2 May - Bath Acoustic Club</li></ul>

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A Rhythm Guitar . It belongs my elder cousin brother and it was given to me as I was Interested in playing Electric Guitars.

A selection of Strange But True pictures, presented for your delight and amusement.

Looking a bit dark. Bath Acoustic Club August 2024

Fuzzy. Melton Mowbray Winter Folk Fest 2024 (The Crown)

Performing 'The Keeper' at the Green Man, Bristol. With Dave Rowlands doing squeezy things.

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- Thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, have been camping at several Delhi border points since 26 November last year, demanding a repeal of three farm laws — Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; the Farmers Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and farm Services Act 2020 and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020. They also demanded a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for their crops.

The Galichnik Wedding Festival is an annual festival held in the Macedonian village of Galičnik near the city of Debar in which a selected couple gets married in the traditional "Galichka" style wedding. Traditionally the wedding lasted for 5 days with the main activities on St. Peter's Day (12 July) every year. It was the only period of the year when couples got married. Today it is part of the festival "Galichko Leto" (Galicnik Summer) and it is a two-day event held on the weekend nearest to 12 July and it serves as a cultural and tourist attraction. During the wedding, men dance the Teškoto

Sasak gong players in matching attire perform rhythmically during a traditional wedding celebration in Lombok.

Strange But True Live Sounds 

When disaster comes to your door, what can you do? Where can you go? This is, sadly, a song for our times. Here sung at The Green Man in Bristol in June 2024, with fine fiddle support from guest Andy Allan.

Richard Thompson's poignant 'Farewell Farewell', performed by Strange But True (Rob Winder &amp; Mick Mangan) at Bath Acoustic Club in October 2024.Assisted by a slightly creaky floorboard.

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Here at The Seven Stars in Bristol, Strange But True, accompanied once again by Andy Allan on the fiddle, blasting out Midnight Special. It's a piece of Leadbelly inspired, American, traditional, prison themed, country-folk-blues. What more is there to say. Feel free to sing along.

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