Who are 3BF?

3BF are arguably the finest and most technically accomplished band in Torbay. Made up of band members Barney Dine, Dean Mancey and Tom Kyle, 3BF play a broad range of music covering all genres and tastes, the very fact that the bookings diary is always full pays testament to the bands success. Barney’s roots can be traced back to his early days with Dr.Frank and the Thin Line Groovers, a regular act at the old ‘Piazza’ in Torquay, more recently Barney was the founder and lead singer for Daddy Mango where Dean joined him on drums and vocals, anyone familiar with the South West music scene will no just what a religious following ‘Mango’ enjoyed. Indeed ‘the last Tango’, was Daddy Mango’s last sell out gig at the Rainbow in 2005. In between times Barney has also sessioned for the likes of Stock, Aitkin & Waterman, Sonique, Judge Jules and life long friend Lou Marshall who has sung with Paul Weller, The Jools Holland Orchestra & Beverley Knight to name but a few.

Since Daddy Mango was disbanded by Barney he then took a year out busking Europe together with his partner Ang’, on this tour Barney played bass with the drummer from Basement Jax to a crowd of over a thousand people nightly. After which Barney was invited to record and jam with the remaining Basement Jax outfit, Barney however, wanted to get home and get his own tracks down which have now manifested themselves into his album House Proud which you can buy online just click here.

Where can I see 3BF?

Well for a start, check out the live listings right here or you can see them every Tuesday at the Cider Press, Torquay. Currently enjoying its 6th year, Jam night with 3BF and Barney Dine at ‘The Cider Press’ is probably one of the longest running and most popular jam nights on the South West music scene, among local artists that have been up and coming through Barneys Jam night are Bert Miller (and the animal folk) who have played at Glastonbury. Also, Matt Sellors (and the scientists) who have supported Joss Stone on tour. Apart from assisting numerous local artists in the Immaculate Records recording studio, Barney is now hard at work forming a new band together with Dean Mancey on drums (ex-Mango), his wife Ang on Bass and Scott on guitar. The new band are currently rehearsing a collection of new songs which include some songs from his House Proud album.

How can I get 3BF to play for me?

The first thing you should do is book early! The diary is always full, 3BF go down fantastically at all events especially functions. 3BF will play Weddings, Parties, Anniversaries. For all 3BF booking enquiries please email: luke@immaculatepromotions.co.uk
or call Luke on 07843 562131