Band History

The Black Deek Band is named after The Black Deek Pond on Blackheath in the village of Wenhaston Suffolk close to The Star Pub.

A mystical dew pond used by cattle farmers lined it with clay to help retain the water, Blackheath was used for tank practice in the Second World War returning the Deek to its original state .

The Black Deek Band was formed in 2020 with original members

Colin Hooper (Vocals and Guitar Harmonica)

Andy Norris (Fingerstyle Guitar Vocals )

Mac McKeown (Vocals Guitar )

Tony McEvoy (Fiddle and Guitar )

Wil Harvey (Bass)

Lyn Gedny (Mandolin)

Nick Wilson (Guitar Mandolin)

Practice was held at Primrose Cottage Colin’s health deteriorated but insisted on being carried out into his garden by band members for his last practice 🙏 🎶.

Lyn left the band in 2022 with

Garry Meades ( Banjo,Harmonica , Guitar, Vocals and Percussion ) joining to complete the current line up !

Roger Claxton. Joined the Band in 2021 as our Sound Engineer with Susie Cooke and Gerry Kemp joining to help with the sound in 2024/25 respectively .

Our woodwind section and “Friends of the Deeks “ Catherine Ash (Whistle and Flute ) and Philippa Dent (Whistle) join us as featured guests on our Irish ☘️ nights 🎶.

This post is dedicated to Colin Hooper founder member of the Band ….An inspiration to us All 🎶

Church Common 🎶