Members
- Alan Prosserbackground vocals, original · 1976current
- Ian Telferbackground vocals, concertina, original, violin · 1976current
- John Jonesdiatonic button accordion, lead vocals, original · 1976current
- Adrian Oxaalguitar · 2013current
- Al Scottbass · 2013current
- Sean Randledrums (drum set) · 2021current
- Cathy Lesurflead vocals, original · 1976–1980
- Chris Taylorguitar, original · 1976–1984
- Chris Woodbass, original · 1976–1980
- Ian Keareyoriginal · 1976–1978
- Will Wardbassoon · 1978–1980
- Ian Keareybass, original · 1981–1988
- Russell Laxdrums (drum set) · 1986–1990
- Ray Cooperbass · 1988–2013
- Lee Partisdrums (drum set) · 1990–2008
- Dil Daviesdrums (drum set) · 2008–2016
- Pete Flooddrums (drum set) · 2016–2021
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Discography
Read the Sky2022
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Besieged2019
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Diamonds on the Water2014
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Ragged Kingdom2011
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The Oxford Girl and Other Stories2008
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Meet You There2007
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Rise Above2002
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Here I Stand1999
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Pearls from the Oysters1998
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Deep Dark Ocean1997
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The Shouting End of Life1995
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Trawler1994
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Holy Bandits1993
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Celtic Junkies1993
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Deserters1992
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Little Rock to Leipzig1990
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Freedom and Rain1990
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Ride1989
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Wide Blue Yonder1987
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Step Outside1986
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Liberty Hall1985
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20 Golden Tie-Slackeners1984
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Lie Back and Think of England1983
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English Rock 'n' Roll: The Early Years 1800–18501982
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Jack’s Alive1980
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Also known as: Oyster Band, Oyster Band, The, Oyster Ceilidh Band, Oysterband & others, The Oyster Band
Oysterband is a British folk rock and folk punk band formed in Canterbury around 1976. The band retired as a touring act in 2025 with final festival shows at Shrewsbury and Tønder.
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