About

The Sybaritic String Band

since circa 1996
The Sybs perform at dances and festivals across the Pacific Northwest including a monthly "First Saturday" contra dance series with the Vancouver Rogue Folk Club. Their high energy music includes traditional, contemporary and original fiddle tunes with styles ranging from Celtic to Quebecoise to Klezmer. The ensemble features Barry Cole (mandolin, banjo, guitar), Leith Davis (piano, double bass), Claire McCague (recorder, saxophones) and Rich Sobel (fiddle, mandolin, djembe, percussive feet).
Available for Shows/Gigs

Current Lineup

Barry Cole
mandolin, banjo, guitar
Rich Sobel
fiddle, mandolin
Leith Davis
piano, double bass
Claire McCague
recorder, saxophones

Past Members

Brian Hayden
fiddle
1995 - 2010
Geoff Peters
piano
2002 - 2009

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