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Not technically dinosaurs

Contrasaurus are Alan Brunier (accordion), Benjamin Rowe (fiddle), David Ledsam (bass and jaw harp) and Adam Rich-Griffin (guitar).

Meet the band

Alan, Benjamin and Adam met at the University of Warwick Folk Society, and a chance encounter with David at a session started our musical journey as a band. Since 2016 we have enjoyed bookings at many of the top festivals and dance series in the UK.

  • Alan Brunier

    accordion

    Alan has played accordion for years with anyone willing to listen, most notably with Hoik.

  • Benjamin Rowe

    fiddle

    Benjamin can be found playing fiddle across the country, which they've done for as long as anyone can remember. They can also be seen playing with Bearded Dragons and Bluejay.

  • David Ledsam

    bass and jaw harp

    David can be heard playing cello, basses, concertinas and very occasionally tuba behind many bands. In another life he plays and dances with Stone Monkey Sword Dancers.

  • Adam Rich-Griffin

    guitar

    Adam is their tame guitarist, and also a member of Chaotic Good. Has a cello, a banjo, and an octave mandolin hidden in a cupboard somewhere, but they haven't seen a stage yet.