Welcome to the website of the Lichfield based acoustic guitar band, Don't Fret
Our band is called Don't Fret. We are based in the Lichfield area in South Staffordshire, UK. If you don't know this area you are missing out on an area of England that reflects the best of what this country has to offer. Fantastic architecture, countryside and people. Oh and music, lots of music.
Our band is made up of 'mature adults' trying to grow old as disgracefully as possible whilst having fun doing it. With 10 members we have an eclectic range of songs from 60's Pop and Rock n Roll to Country & Western and Folk Ballads. Essentially, if we like it we try it and if others like it, we perform it.
We all sing and play acoustic guitars - some for only a few of years and some for over half a century - with a little percussion thrown in when required.
We started out from small beginnings in 2014 when Pete decided to start a U3A Guitar Group and within a year we had 6 members playing locally in a variety of venues. Twelve months later we settled at 10 members.
Requests to join our little set up has resulted in two further U3A Guitar Groups being set up as well as a Folk Musicians Group. Anyone interested in seeing how you can join them go to the U3A web site at Lichfield U3A.
We usually perform for charitable groups or do our own gigs to raise money for local causes. It's a great feeling, having fun whilst helping others.
With this in mind, in 2019, we fulfilled a bucket list wish for many in the band by recording an album in local studios. On sale at all our gigs for £5 with proceeds going to St Giles Hospice.
Check out our Gig Calendar and other site areas from the menu tabs above.
Over the past few years a group 2, 3 and 4 have been established. Use this link to Lichfield u3a if this interests you.
Group 2 [AKA "ALL IN A CHORD"] are performing as we are. The other groups continue to meet and practice regularly.
See the Lichfield U3A website for details.
Contact information for Don't Fret.