The Famous Potatoes: the best barn dance band to book.

Next shows & dances

The Famous Potatoes have two public appearances in August 2026: a barn dance and a show.

Saturday 22 August, The Potatoes are playing a big barn dance in a marquee in Paglesham, Essex

Tickets are available by emailing pvpa.paglesham@gmail.com as the poster below tells us. (Do email info@famouspotatoes.co.uk if you can’t get tkts.)

On bank holiday Monday 31 August the Potatoes will be playing and singing for you all at Priory Park bandstand, Southend. 15:00 start. Free entry – bring a chair.

Now taking bookings for autumn 2026 and then 2027.

Reviews

Here is what previous customers said:

“What a night! Thank you so much for such a fab evening. Everyone loved it. The sound system was great and we’ve had so much good feedback from everyone who came. So glad you all enjoyed the Herefordshire pale ale!!” (June 2026)

“Just a quick email to say a huge thank you for the barn dance on Friday evening. Everyone had such a great time and we have had loads of positive feedback. Thank you again and I have a feeling we might be in touch next year! “(Oct 2025)

For other comments about The Famous Potatoes, please see the testimonials page

Booking a Potatoes barn dance

Whether you are having a wedding, a celebration, a fundraiser or a community barn dance, The Famous Potatoes are brilliant fun, very reliable and will give you a night to remember. The Potatoes are based in Essex but will happily travel to nearby counties.

You will get an exciting eight-piece band with a variety of instruments, and to organise the dancing: our own barn dance caller.

What is the Famous Potatoes style? Well, it’s an earthy mix made up of folk, celtic, cajun, hillbilly, bluegrass, country, rockabilly, skiffle… and anything that brings that ‘old time, good time’. Just take a listen to our sampler.

As well as appearances at festivals and venues both large and small we have made several appearances on national TV.

To get a quote or book us for your event, give us a ring on 07512 064757, email info@famouspotatoes.co.uk or complete our online booking form.