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

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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

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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).

Performance Times

2 x 60 minutes sets (within a 3 hour period)


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3 x 40 minutes sets (within a 3 hour period)


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Prices

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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31 Customer Reviews

Performance quality: 5 stars
Sound quality: 5 stars
Behaviour: 5 stars
Communication: 5 stars
Audience engagement: 5 stars
Value for money: 5 stars
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You were all fantastic, and seeing so many people dancing and enjoying themselve...

5 stars - Rakish Paddy are Highly Recommended
booked Rakish Paddy for their event June 2024

“I wanted to get in touch to let you know about all of the wonderful feedback we had about your performance at this year's show. You were all fantastic, and seeing so many people dancing and enjoying themselves was wonderful. Your choice of songs and your performance were excellent.”


90th birthday party

5 stars - Rakish Paddy are Highly Recommended
booked Rakish Paddy for their event in London June 2024

“I hired Rakish Paddy for my Dad's 90th birthday and it is fair to say they absolutely made the party. They put a lot of effort into liaising with me beforehand and were very good at responding to my requests, including special songs I wanted in relation to my Dad's life. They arrived promptly, were personable and friendly with all our guests, made my Dad feel like a million dollars and most of all they are just so talented and brought the party alive. I would recommend them without hesitation and will look to hire them in the future for such special occasions. ”


Wonderful show!

5 stars - Rakish Paddy are Highly Recommended
booked Rakish Paddy for their event June 2024

“Wonderful show! 5 stars, great music, great fun.”


Made my evening!

5 stars - Rakish Paddy are Highly Recommended
booked Rakish Paddy for their event in Hertfordshire June 2024

“I booked Rakish Paddy for my 60th birthday Ceilidh - couldn't have had a more perfect celebration. Ruth and the guys totally made the evening. Their musicianship was fabulous, my guests commented on how good they were. Communication was excellent throughout from the initial telephone call with Ruth right through to the end of my celebration. I wanted a fun evening for amateur dancers and they produced. The caller was excellent and patient with us and we had so much fun. I wanted to do a celebration that was different from the norm and was just perfect for me. I wanted a celebration that would stay long in my memory and that was achieved and I can't thank Ruth, the boys and Marc the agent enough for all they did to contribute towards my perfect night.”


Thank you so much for a great session yesterday!

5 stars - Rakish Paddy are Highly Recommended
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! ”

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