Hoedown bands are usually in the American style line-up with the usual
instruments such as Guitar, Fiddle, Banjo and Bass Guitar - but occasionally
with a few more additions, such as Drums, Pedal Steel and even Harmonica.
This is the "old-fashioned country and western" feel, like when you hear
the band playing on those western films and all the locals are dancing
in the town square.
This is far different to the Cajun style which is from Louisiana, which
is a sort of American/French cross.
This is usually played on Fiddle,
Guitar and a single row Melodeon. It has a unique beat and a driving
style that is very "foot-tapping". You will find a Triangle often being
used as a beat instrument.
Here is Devil's Fire live at a hoedown. Everyone is having a great time.
Both these styles have now been accommodated into the British style
of barn dances and are just an extension of the theme event type thing, allowing people to dress up in cowboy gear and shout YAHOOOO!!
Hoedown bands are usually in the American style line-up with the usual
instruments such as Guitar, Fiddle, Banjo and Bass Guitar - but occasionally
with a few more additions, such as Drums, Pedal Steel and even Harmonica.
This is the "old-fashioned country and western" feel, like when you hear
the band playing on those western films and all the locals are dancing
in the town square.