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  • Artys Party

    5 stars - Artys Party are Highly Recommended 55 Reviews Number of members: 3 Swansea

    A lively group of musicians including a Brit Award and Mercury Music Prize nominee. Arty’s Party play Irish singalong standards. You can dance the ni...

  • Gypsy Rogues

    5 stars - Gypsy Rogues are Highly Recommended 81 Reviews Number of members: 4 West Midlands

    This fantastic 4 piece Irish & ceilidh band has enjoyed a steady rise to success with a number of radio and TV appearances, two fast-selling self-produced ...

  • Rakish Paddy

    5 stars - Rakish Paddy are Highly Recommended 20 Reviews Number of members: 3 London

    A lively ceilidh band featuring brilliant musicians and an optional inspiring caller. Performing traditional Irish, Scottish & Country music, Rakish Paddy ...

  • The Rovers

    5 stars - The Rovers are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews Number of members: 2 Derbyshire

    The Rovers are a Duo of the finest calibre bringing you the best in traditional and modern Irish music. Masters of feet stomping tunes sure to have the aud...

  • The Whiskey Priests

    5 stars - The Whiskey Priests are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews Number of members: 5 Staffordshire

    The Whiskey Priests are a good time band bringing you the luck, charm and talent of the Irish! Performing live sets bursting with soul, joy and real musici...

  • Traditional Duo

    5 stars - Traditional Duo are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews Number of members: 2 London

    The Traditional Duo are an instrumental Celtic fiddle & guitar duo specialising in traditional music for your special event. Upbeat & feel-good, Traditiona...

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  • The Shanty Buoys

    5 stars - The Shanty Buoys are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews Number of members: 4 Suffolk

    The Shanty Buoys are a wandering acoustic group home-brewed in rural Suffolk with an unmistakably bold and original harmonic sound covering folk, sea shant...

  • The Irish Ceilidh Band

    5 stars - The Irish Ceilidh Band are Highly Recommended 10 Reviews Number of members: 4 Vale of Glamorgan

    Introducing you to real Irish Ceilidh; guaranteed to get your feet stomping! This high energy 4-piece band features an array of traditional instruments fro...

  • The Foggy Dudes

    5 stars - The Foggy Dudes are Highly Recommended 16 Reviews Number of members: 2 Suffolk

    A lively Irish Duo performing traditional Irish music & songs from The Dubliners, Pogues, other traditional and Irish country artists. With a repertoire in...

  • Lord Strange

    5 stars - Lord Strange are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews Number of members: 3 London

    Lord Strange are a striking instrumental folk trio that perform traditional tunes from England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Scandinavia, America & more! With...

  • The Buffalo Billies

    5 stars - The Buffalo Billies are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews Number of members: 2 London

    Get ready for some toe tappin', hip shakin', whiskey sippin' Country Pop FUN! Mixing country twangs with the best rock and pop hits going, The Buffalo Bill...

  • David Pianist and Irish Whistle Player

    5 stars - David Pianist and Irish Whistle Player are Highly Recommended 10 Reviews Number of members: 1 West Midlands

    The #1 Pianist in the Black Country! Guaranteed to wow you and your guests whatever the occasion! Previous clients include Cafe Rouge, John Lewis & mor...

  • The Banjo Guy

    5 stars - The Banjo Guy are Highly Recommended 7 Reviews Number of members: 1 Cornwall

    An award winning & highly experienced Banjo player providing fun & unique entertainment! From exciting foot tapping bluegrass to interpretations of Jazz, B...

  • Amhran

    5 stars - Amhran are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews Number of members: 2 Cardiff

    A lively and professional duo performing the very best Irish tunes! With warm wit and the Irish party spirit, Amhran are the perfect choice for any occasio...

  • The Blazing Ceilidh

    5 stars - The Blazing Ceilidh are Highly Recommended 7 Reviews Number of members: 3 Edinburgh

    The Blazing Ceilidh are an experienced ceilidh band based in Edinburgh that offer professional ceilidhs for festivals, weddings and events. They're the fou...

  • Connery

    5 stars - Connery are Highly Recommended 41 Reviews Number of members: 4 Cheshire

    Professional male lead 4-piece Irish band playing a lively range of traditional & contemporary Irish, Scottish or English songs & tunes plus Celtic & Count...

  • Ceilidh Cool

    Number of members: 3 London

    Ceilidh Cools' bringing Ceilidh back and they are up for the craic! Come all ye lasses & rogues, strap in your brogues and step out for the Ceilidh. Th...

  • Country Cool

    Number of members: 3 London

    Country Cools' boots are made for walkin' and they ain't just honky-talkin'! They get your gusts buckled-up & ready to hoedown in no time. The liveliest co...

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