Rakish Paddy
A lively ceilidh band featuring brilliant musicians and an optional inspiring caller. Performing traditional Irish, Scottish & Country music, Rakish Paddy will bring a marvellous atmosphere to any party or gathering!
Price from £915 + travel
Set List / Repertoire
Lively Songs
Follow me up to Carlow
Galway Girl
Johnny Jump Up
Leaving of Liverpool
McAlpine's Fusiliers
Rare Old mountain Dew
Sally MacLennane
Streams of whiskey
The Irish Rover
Whiskey in the Jar
Wild Rover
Medium Paced
Black Velvet Band
Cockles and mussels
Dirty Old Town
Fields of Athenry
Fisherman's Blues
Follow me up to Carlow
Pair of Brown Eyes
Spancill Hill
Star of the County Down
Tell Me Ma and into Sally gardens
The Fields of Athenry
Slowish Songs
Black is the Colour
Foggy Dew
Galway Shawl
Paddys green shamrock shore
Raglan Road
Streets of New York
Sweet Sixteen – key?
Town I love so well
Tunes
Broken Pledge
Donegal lassies- Tar Road to Sligo
Lark in the morning
Mason’s Apron
Morrisons – Out on the Ocean
St Anne’s reel – Drunken Landlady
Star of Munster
Toss the Feathers
Cliffs of Moher
Cooks in the Kitchen- Blarney Pilgrim
Si Bheag Si Mohr
Star of Munster
Full Biography
Highlights
* Lively Ceilidh band with optional caller, suitable for all ages & abilities.
* Perform a mixture of Irish, Scottish & Country music.
* Larger line-up and caller options available (please see booking options).
Please note: There is an additional charge for St Patrick's Day events. Please see booking options.
Rakish Paddy are a lively ceilidh band, complete with an optional knowledgeable and inspiring caller, the key to a good evening's dancing.
Formed in 2006 by friends who had played professionally together for several years in various musical combinations, Rakish Paddy features a mixture of guitar, fiddle & bass, with the option of piano, drums, whistle and accordion if you would prefer a larger line-up (please see booking options).
As well as performing Traditional Irish music, they can also include some Scottish and Country music in their set too; with styles ranging from a delicate melody to a storming sound.
Punctual and professional, and bringing a marvellous atmosphere to any party or gathering, Rakish Paddy are the ideal band to play in a variety of settings from dance halls to your garden party, and living rooms to ball rooms.
Lineup
Default lineup: 3 members
3-Piece: Guitar, Fiddle & Bass
*Larger line-ups are available (please see booking options).
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Price from £915 + travel from London
Based on 3 members performing 2 x 60 minute sets
- South East From £915
- East of England From £941
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Thank you so much for a great session yesterday!
17Th M booked Rakish Paddy for their event • March 2024
“Thank you so much for a great session yesterday! I do hope you and the band had a great time? We’ve had wonderful feedback from everyone that attended / was working! ”
A fantastic band that really lift the spirit
Nick R booked Rakish Paddy for their Wedding in Essex • August 2023
“The band created a superb atmosphere on a very wet and miserable day. They lifted the guests to the point where every guest was dancing to their last two songs at 10.45pm. The caller was excellent and very patient which helped most of the guests grasp the fundamental moves. They received rapturous applause at the end of the evening. Much deserved.”
The band was really amazing and the highlight of our wedding evening
Richard B booked Rakish Paddy for their Wedding • July 2023
“The band was really amazing and the highlight of our wedding evening celebrations on the 24th June! All of our guests loved the dancing, fun and friendly atmosphere the band created. Many thanks to the caller for helping us navigate the more complicated dances and Ruth for liaising with us prior to the wedding! ” ”
Everyone had great fun and it was a brilliant way to round off the wedding day.
Amy A booked Rakish Paddy for their Wedding • June 2023
“Thank you so much for performing at our wedding reception! Everyone had such a fun time, and it was so special to be able to teach the Portuguese about Ceilidh dancing; so many have said how much they loved it. We are incredibly grateful for how well you all coped with the mix of languages and English comprehension you gave us the time needed to translate the instructions and try them out without detracting from overall dancing time. I was also very impressed with your flexibility with the set, pushing back your break by a song when you saw everyone was ready for one more dance, thank you. Overall, everyone had great fun and it was a brilliant way to round off the wedding day. Thank you to you all!”
Everyone was raving about the band the next day
13th M booked Rakish Paddy for their event • May 2023
“Many thanks to you and the band for a great performance last week. My apologies for not emailing sooner, work has been crazy (hence the Saturday email!) Everyone was raving about the band the next day. Hope you all enjoyed yourselves too. ”
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