CD Album – HARD TIMES (2026)

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The fifth Banter studio album Hard Times, was release on 13th August 2026, recorded once again at Far Heath Studios, Northamptonshire. The 4 piece lineup of Nina Zella (Keys & Vocals), Simon Care (Melodeons & Concertina), Tim Walker (Drums, Percussion, Vocals, Brass and Guitar) and Mark Jolley (Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Fiddle and Vocals) has cemented itself as a firm favourite at festivals around the UK and Europe with rich vocal harmonies, flamboyant musicianship, ever-changing instrumentation and a deep root in English traditional music. Drawing on more songs from the British traditional repertoire with their trademark Banter twist plus songs and rip roaring tunes from places beyond the UK that have influenced english tradition. 

Catalogue No. MCRCD6202 (printed card digi-sleeve packaging with CD and 12 page lyric / track notes booklet.

EAN barcode number: 0767062494504

Label – Mrs Casey Records

Track listing: 

1. 1. 1. Hard Times Of Old England
      2. Black Jack Davey
      3. The Lowlands Of Holland
      4. Miss Thompsons’/The Derry Reel
      5. I Was A Young Man
      6. Sheath and Knife
      7. Thomas’ Morris/Chasing The Jack
      8. Seaman’s Gansey
      9. Haul Away Joe
      10. Brilliant Pebbles/Mampy Moose
      11. New York Girls
      12. Rolling Home

“Another five star masterpiece from an outstanding group of musicians.” – Icarus Music Reviews

“All hail Banter…A bumper banging bonanza…this is fricking great!” – At The Barrier Review

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