Who are the Buskers?
Having met at the Horse and Groom pub in Castleside at the pub's Open Mic night (which inspired the duo's name), The Buskers formed in January 2009 in order to play a gig for a mutual friend. The pair are competent musicians and are focused on ensuring audiences have a great time, with many people being astounded at the size of the sound generated from two musicians.
The duo have clocked up several pub gigs over the years, the pair now perform mainly at weddings and private functions. Audience reactions suggest there hasn't been a single bad gig to date. Check them out an you'll see why.
Special thanks to Darren Dixon Photography for the use of his brilliant photos.
Tony Gilson
Tony sings and plays guitar (6 and 12-string) in The Buskers.
Barrie McDermid
Barrie sings and plays guitar and mandolin in The Buskers.
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Gig List
Gig List
***Important information regarding Covid-19***
Some of the bookings below are subject to weather conditions. It's important that you check our Facebook page for updates, or ring the venue before embarking on longer journeys.
Saturday 8th August - Derwent Manor Best Western - from 6:00pm
Saturday 29th August - The Horse & Groom, Castleside
Thursday 8th October - The Horse & Groom Open Mic
Thursday 29th October - The Fountain Open Mic
Saturday 7th November - Ye Olde Earl Grey, New Kyo
Thursday 12th November - The Horse & Groom Open Mic
Saturday 21st November - Party for Leanne (Venue TBC)
Thursday 26th November - The Fountain Open Mic
Friday 27th November - Sophie and Liam Wedding
Saturday 5th December - Private Party (Consett Rugby Club) Jackie
Thursday 10th December - The Horse & Groom Open Mic
Saturday 12th December 2020 - Romag Xmas party venue TBC Kara Goldsmith
Friday 18th December - The Grey Horse Consett
Thursday 15th April - Wedding (Paul & Amy)
Friday 7th May 2021 - Wedding at south Causey (Sarah and Daz)
Weekend of 28th May, this is tomorrow festival, no gigs
Weekend of 18th June, mighty dubfest, no gigs
Weekend of 3rd/4th July - Kubix Festival - no gigs
Monday 12th July 2021- Wedding at Healey Barn (Dave and Nicola)
Thursday 15th July 2021 - Wedding at Bowburn Hall (David and Amy
Saturday 24th July 2021 - Wedding at Derwent Manor (TBC Leanne & Thomas)
Saturday 31st July, 2021 - Wedding at South Causey (Becky)
Saturday 4th September 2021 - Wedding at the Black Horse, Beamish (Sam & Louise)
Saturday 2nd October - Blackhill Club (Maxine)
Friday 8th October 2021 - Wedding at Derwent Manor (Ashleigh Harrison)
Friday 22nd October 2021 - Wedding at Derwent Manor (Phil Clarke)
Sunday 28th November 2021 - Wedding at Derwent Manor (Kev Blackwood)
Sunday 2nd January 2022 - Wedding at Derwent Manor (Sharnie and Matty)
Friday 21st January 2022 - Wedding at Derwent Manor (Nicky Curran)
Friday 24th February 2023 - Wedding at Derwent Manor (Paul Morgan 0500000 email)
As always, please check with the venue before embarking on long journeys.