Blue Jewel Ceilidh Band - Barn Dance / Ceilidh Band | Totnes, South West

Show Description

Welcome to Blue Jewel Ceilidh Band! We are a much sought after, experienced, quality ceilidh and barn dance band, based in South Devon. We play mostly Irish tunes, some English & Scottish, and the odd European tune, like Troyka (have a listen to the mp3), that people love! We play as a trio (caller/bodhran/fiddle, fiddle, guitar/mandolin), 4-piece (plus bass), or 5-piece (plus bass and drums). Our caller, Kip, is relaxed and clear, and makes it all easy and fun. From novice dancers to the more experienced, children to the silver-haired, we can guarantee you'll have a great time...!
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Set-List

Glenside Polkas
Dennis Murphy’s, Bill o Sullivan’s (polkas)
Britches Full Of Stitches - Marie’s Wedding (polkas)
Bellydesmond polkas
Kesh - Tobin’s Favourite (jig)
Moocoin - Frost Is All Over (jigs)
Haste to the wedding, Saddle the Pony (jigs)
Banish Misfortune (jig)
Atoll Highlanders (jig)
Dusty Windowsills, Blarney Pilgrim (jigs)
Killaloe Boats, Tripping Upstairs (jigs)
Seven Stars, Smash the Windows (jigs)
Oyster Girl, Tenpenny Bit (jigs)
Sweets of May (jig)
Rocky Road to Dublin - Foxhunter’s (slip jigs)
Soldier’s Joy - Bonaparte’s Retreat (reels)
Father Kelly� ... ��s – Merry Blacksmith (reels)
Cooley’s – Silver Spear (reels)
Planxty Irwin (waltz)
Ashokan’s Farewell (waltz)
Shebeg Shemore (Waltz)
Rights of Man - Boys of Blue Hill (hornpipes)
Harvest Home, Off to California (hornpipes)
Trumpet Hornpipe
Troyka (brilliant Eastern European dance/tune)
Nigun Atik (beautiful Middle Eastern wedding dance)
Horses Bransle (superb fun French dance) Read More

Biography

Blue Jewel Ceilidh Band have been together since 2012, and have established a firm reputation as one of the finest ceilidh bands in South-West England. Kip Pratt (caller/fiddle/bodhran) and Mike Vickery (boozouki / mandolin) have played together in other bands for donkey's years, and asked Steve Banks (fiddle/calling/drums) to join them to create the distinctive Blue Jewel sound. Superb bass guitarist, Pat Butterly, completes the full line-up.

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Experience

Blue Jewel Ceilidh Band have played hundreds of ceilidhs over the years since they formed in 2012, to great acclaim. Just read the outstanding reviews on our website.

Previous Clients

Melanie Eclare - birthday party.
Richard and Kate - wedding.
Andrew and Donna - wedding.
MS - 60th wedding anniversary.
South Devon Healthcare Trust - work social.
Dart Music Festival
South Brent Folk Festival
Sharpham Trust
Teignmouth Folk Festival
Exmouth Folk Festival
Beesounds
Stoke Gabriel Boating Association
Quest Festival
"Silver Tree Nights", Exeter
Totnes Festival
Bridget Somerville - Birthday Party
Amanda and Simon - Wedding
Derek and Valerie - Wedding
John Sullivan - Wedding Anniversary
Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club - Burns Night
Dartmouth Yacht Club
Paul ... Zorichack - surprise 50rh birthday for Tracey
Edukid - charity anniversary celebration
Mr & Mrs McCulloch - wedding
Sheila Mackintosh - wedding Read More

Suitable for

Wedding Reception Entertainment Birthday Party Entertainment Private Parties Corporate Events Cocktail Receptions Christening Entertainment Product Launches Trade Shows Christmas Party Events Bar Mitzvah Bat Mitzvah Gala Dinners Jewish Weddings After Dinner Entertainment Anniversaries.

Additional Information

We provide our own PA. Just need a single power socket.
Insured for Public Liability.
Equipment is PAT tested.