Band Hire : Manchester and the north, Ceilidh & Irish
Mat Walklate’s Irish Ceili Band: A Fine, Crafted Performance
Firmly established at the forefront of the Manchester folk festival and club scene, Mat Walklate’s Irish Ceili Band brings together some of the finest folk musicians in the North West. Mat is a virtuoso performer on flute, uilleann pipes and harmonica and he is joined by Irish singer Seamus on guitar. You can expect an energetic set of Irish songs, tunes and dances guaranteed to please any wedding or party crowd. Additional musicians are available for larger events.
All the best Irish sing-along classics are to be included. Look forward to crafted versions of ‘Wild Rover’, ‘Tell Me Ma’ and ‘Whiskey In The Jar’ mixed with romantic ballads such as ‘Danny Boy’ or ‘Fields Of Athenry’.
The style of playing is Irish with a distinctly American twist. Irish and Americana meet! The band gives you the best of the Irish Gaelic tradition, but also includes traditional American Bluegrass songs and tunes. Watch the videos below. The quality of musicianship of the band’s individual members is self-evident and their total commitment to their music-making creates a riveting performance.
A duo is perfect for a small event. For larger functions, additional musicians can be included. Fiddle, bodhran, banjo, double bass or percussion are all available. If you want organised Ceili dancing, a specialist dance-caller can be included.
Call it ceili, ceilidh or barn dancing, there’s no doubt about it, country dancing is unbeatable fun. If you want to include dancing, the band will bring a ceilidh caller to explain and demonstrate the steps and moves for each dance. It really doesn’t matter if you or your guests have never tried it before – besides, getting it wrong is all part of the fun!
With two decades of experience performing at weddings and family parties, Mat Walklate’s Irish Ceili band knows exactly how to involve and entertain their audience. The guys good-natured, fun-loving approach to their music is contagious, and is guaranteed to generate the happy, joyful atmosphere that is so essential to the success of any wedding reception or party.
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