The Southdown Ramblers are an exciting and dynamic band based on the South Coast, playing a mix of bluegrass, folk and country music. In the brief time they've played together they have established a firm reputation as a great live act whose primary goal is to entertain.

Despite their southern base, the band's roots are established firmly in South London. Back in the 1960s, a duo known as The Greenhill Boys, comprising guitarist Reg Daniel and banjo player Graham Dyer, were firm favourites at many London venues and folk clubs, both alone and performing with and alongside the legendary Malcolm Price Trio. The exciting and vibrant folk scene in London allowed the young duo to soak up many influences, the most appealing being the superb American bluegrass and old-timey music.

After several years of successful gigging, other commitments both professional and personal caused music to go on the backburner for Reg & Graham, although their friendship remained close. However, a move down to the South Coast inspired the two to reunite musically - the duo quickly expanded to include mandolin, dobro and bass, and thus The Greenhill String Band was born! Subsequently renaming themselves The Greenhill Boys in tribute to the duo's original success in the 1960s, the band quickly found themselves in demand with many folk clubs, pubs and festivals throughout the South for their trademark musicianship and pure entertainment. The band enjoyed Tuesday night residencies, first at Panhandle Pete's in Littlehampton, and then at the Woodman Arms in Hammerpot.

With more changes in personal, the band evolved once more into The Southdown Ramblers - fronted by guitarist Reg Daniel and with the emphasis firmly on providing the audience with a good time, the demand for the band remains strong with several prestigious and well-attended gigs following their formation, as well as another residency, this time at the Shaky Doo in Ford. Exciting, dynamic, entertaining and fun are all words that have all come to equal The Southdown Ramblers - come along and see them for yourself!