In association with the Irish Bands’ Archive, the Curious Cat Club is pleased to announce the publication of ‘From Tango To Twist – an almanac of 20th century Irish dance-bands, bandshows and showbands’. A 336-page case-bound hardback, it is packed with photographs of 865 different Irish bands from every corner of the island (most with bio and a list of personnel), 160 vintage dancing and music cuttings, and selected discographies for all bands who recorded.

The book includes an 11-page index with 1,500 entries including bands, towns, villages and singers or featured artistes. The ultimate reference book for those with an interest in the social history of Ireland or an ideal gift for a relative who may have played in a dance-band or showband or one who just enjoyed dancing. There are roughly 5,000 musicians’ faces in the book so he or she might even be in there.