Award winning Ceilidh Band have performed for Mick Jagger, Robert Smith of the Cure, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie Zoe Ball and Frank Skinner to name a few.
Anything from a duo to a six-piece, amplified or acoustic, with or without a caller.
All the musicians have been performing, touring and recording for many years.
The band are both sensitive to the occasion and responsive to the mood of the audience.
Traditional Irish, Scottish, English and American songs and tunes played with innovation, flair and vitality.
Set Up Time:
half an hour
Area Required:
2 X 4 meters
Sets & Duration:
2 X one hour or 3 X 45 mins (or to suit)
Equipment:
We will bring all necessary instruments and equipment. All we need is a couple of normal 3 pin plug sockets and chairs without arms.
Line Up:
Anything from a duo to six or more carefully selected to suit your event.
Guitar/male vocals
Banjo
Accordion
Caller
Fiddle
Flute
Percussion / Bodhran
other instruments can be added
PA System:
Dynacord Powermate 600 Mixer Amp, two EV speakers and Shure SM58 mics. This is sufficient for most venues. If your venue is very large or you have a lot of guests we may need to hire something more powerful.
Light System:
Colour changing lights to light the band.
It is best to dim the lights in the hall where the ceilidh is taking place, as this can encourage people to dance. We would advise against making it very dark as you do need to see what you are doing!
The controls for any stage lights are often locked unless someone specifically organises access.
Tech Requirements:
one or two normal 3 pin plug sockets
Eileen Kelly The musicians were fantastic. Turned up when they said they would and were very accommodating. Margaret was great at encouraging the reticent and showing how to do the dances. Everyone had great fun and thoroughly enjoyed the experience of a ceilidh. Would definitely recommend Mick and his group to others" Eileen Kelly 5th November 2019
Caitlin Douglas & Richard Mundy 9th Sept 2018
Professional and polished ceildh band In the lead-up to the party they were very organised and professional to deal with. On the day, they arrived in good time and put-on a great performance. Their caller was very experienced, easily able to coach the group through all of the dances; including young, elderly and those with no experience of similar dancing.
Highly recommended.
Joanna Bradley and Emily Lee 22nd Jul 2018
All our guests thoroughly enjoyed it
Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. We had a fantastic time, and all our guests thoroughly enjoyed it. Your caller (I've forgotten her name) was super patient and clear and you were all very effective at encouraging everyone to fill the dance floor. Apparently, the venue owners had never had a ceilidh before but now thinks they're fantastic. I'm not quite sure how a venue like that has never had a ceilidh before, but hopefully there'll be many more there in the future! Is there anywhere you would like me to post a review online? Or you can take comments from this email if you like. Thanks again
Baroness McDonagh (life peer in the House of Lords
"We all loved the band"
"many thanks for Sunday (20th October 2013 (trio) The Provenance, 62 High Street, Colliers Wood, SW19 2BY) and being so flexible. We all loved the band and apologies for such cramped conditions. Best Wishes" The Baroness McDonagh (life peer in the House of Lords) 22nd October 2013
Ben Salter, Head of Support, National Youth Orches
"They were marvellous"
"The ceilidh was a great success (31st December 2013 Tuesday Goldsmith's College, Lewisham Way, New Cross, London SE14 6NW) the orchestra really enjoyed themselves! Please pass on my thanks for all they did - they were marvellous. If our residency is back at Goldsmiths next year, we'd love to have them back, but I'm afraid we don't know what we're doing until the last minute. I'll certainly be back in touch if we need a band for our Spring/Summer residencies though! Thanks again" Ben Salter, Head of Support, National Youth Orchestra 20th January 2014
Louise Fisher The Tour Company on behalf of Robert
"They had a great time"
"Mr Smith has asked me to pass on his thanks to you for making their evening to enjoyable. They had a great time. (15th November 2014 Saturday Ghyll Manor Hotel, High Street, Rusper, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4PX) Many Thanks" Louise Fisher The Tour Company on behalf of Robert Smith of "The Cure" 1st December 2014
Jane Jennet
"How wonderful the band was"
"I didn't get to thank you in person last night at Heatherden Hall Pinewood, (25th July 2015* Saturday, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, SL0 0NH) it was so hectic trying to get around to talk to guests. I just wanted to say a huge thank you for your amazing performance, we are and were so grateful that you made a wonderful party an amazing party. We had so many compliments on how wonderful the band was and everyone had such an amazing fun evening. I apologise for the overrun and you having to wait around. I do hope all the drinks and food we ordered were ok and the ushers looked after you. You were truly amazing and made the party!!! THANK YOU Best Wishes" Jane Jennet 26th July 2015
Marisa Smith
"Fantastic and efficient"
A huge thank you to you and the rest of the band for performing at the Celts Late on Friday (9th October 2015 The Clore foyer, The British Museum Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG). We really appreciate you contributing to this special event and you have been fantastic and efficient to work with. The band sounded great and it was lovely to see people enjoying themselves (I managed to pop down briefly!). I will also send on the photos of the event when they reach me too.Great to meet you briefly and thank you all again for performing. All the best Marisa Smith Acting Events Manager: Adult Programmes, British Museum 12th October 2015
Emma Young
"You were brilliant"
"The Mayor, Cllr Tony Virgo wanted me to pass on his thanks for your performance at his Burns Supper (10th February 2017 Friday The Stirrups Country House Hotel, Maiden's Green, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 6LD). He said you were brilliant and the Scottish dancing was a great success! He's a very very happy Mayor, You may also like to know that we managed to raise over £2000 for Sebastian's Action Trust which is fantastic, Best Wishes" Emma Young Mayor's Office Democratic and Registration Services Corporate Services Bracknell Forest Council 14th February 2017
Karen and Paul Savage
"Such wonderful musicians"
What an absolutely fantastic interlude of music you gave us - we all absolutely loved it! I'm just so sorry I didn't get the chance to come and thank you personally on the day, it was a bit of a whirlwind - but I have the most beautifully vivid memories of dancing with my uncle in the lounge. Such wonderful musicians and you played a perfect array of songs for us all to enjoy. Paul heard the sea shanty and was very excited, especially when I told him that it was for him. We hope everything went ok for ye too and that you enjoyed the venue. We have had lots of people asking about you so we will be sure to pass on your name and website to them. Thanks for adding a wonderful dose of celtic magic to our special day. Lots of best wishes Karen and Paul Savage 28th Sept 2017
Morgan & Scott Shepard
"Everyone was dancing"
"Amazing!!! The band was superb. (16th September 2017 Saturday Granta, 14 Newnham Rd, Cambridge CB3 9EX) The songs were performed to the highest standard, and they were FUN. Our guests had an amazing time, and by the end, everyone was dancing. At one point, the band even called a miniature impromptu ceilidh dance: we don't know who initiated this, but it was a fantastic read of the crowd, who adored it. Again, we received so many compliments on the band" Morgan & Scott Shepard 28th Sept 2017
Mary Sherry Prompt and efficient upon arrival, my guests enjoyed their music immensely, and their caller guided us all through the dances with great skill. I would strongly recommend this band to anyone looking for a fun evening. Thank you so much for your excellent playing. Many thanks again.
James Finnis Belated thanks to you and your band for last Saturday evening Alison had a fantastic time and the post party feedback from everyone who was there has been great - the music and format really got everyone talking and mixing Our boys loved the music and went to bed exhausted having done a couple of the dances! Many thanks - I hope that we see you perform again.
Lesley Lawson, Headteacher Just to say a huge thank you for last night . It was such a fun occasion and exactly what I hoped for and more. The band's contribution to this was huge. We all thought your caller was exceptional. Hope you had an easy journey home. Thank you again.
