Behind The Romance - The Story of the Red Rhythmics Harmonica Band (ISBN:0-954606-1-9) looks at the highly individual legacy of Mr. S. Hedges through his leadership of the Red Rhythmics.  The title of the book is an adaptation of one of S. G. Hedges own books, The Romance of the Red Rhythmics.  Other source material for the book is drawn from S. G. Hedges’ other works for harmonica, press cuttings and the personal remembrances of older members of the congregation.

This book provides insight into community hymn singing and considers the impact of a Nonconformist band from the beginnings of popular radio and television broadcasts.


Behind The Romance is a staple bound A5 book of 48 pages.   Features include

• Musical examples.
  
• Detailed explanation musical terms.
  
• Facsimile illustrations.
  
• Quotations from local papers.
  
• A full list of all the repertoire use by the Red Rhythmics. 
  
• A useful bibliography.
  

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Gillian Warson

E-mail: gillianwarson@lineone.net