Overview
The Gloucester Diamonds has been a well-known shanty group for several decades. The latest line-up includes the original founder member, Rod Penlington, on guitar, Paul and Mel Carter on vocals and Flash ( AKA Les Griffiths) more vocals.
Rod is very well known on the folk scene for powerful sea shanties, traditional and contemporary ballads and humorous songs. He has run shanty sessions at festivals across the country, and is always ready to provide a lively tune on the English Concertina or chromatic accordion.
Paul has a long experience in singing with the performance group, the Rough Diamonds and adds great harmonies. His wife Mel has a lovely voice and has recently joined the group.
Flash has been singing almost as long as Rod and is a well-known character on the folk scene. [From the Gloucester Shanty Festival website]
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Band Members
Rod Penlington Paul Carter Mel Carter Les Griffiths
Contact Information
Rod
Penlington
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom