Balor Folk, traditional and Irish Music

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Description Price
Duo - one set 45 minute set local gig£150
Four piece band with drums and bass local£400
Duo - two 45 minute sets with travel£300
4 piece with travel£800
Prices dependent on travel, set up and playing time

About / Biography

Balor is a talented acoustic guitar and fiddle duo with male and female vocals. Bravestar are the rocked up version with bass guitar and full drum kit for bigger events. Balor and Bravestar play a mixture Celtic, traditional, modern Irish and folk songs. Book Balor or Bravestar and you will treat yourself to energetic jigs and sing-along classics. Both bands can chill things out with a few ballads, but book Balor for more intimate entertainment and Bravestar if you want to party! Balor can play acoustic or with a PA and Bravestar have a big sound to fill any size pub, venue or hall. Between the two bands we are perfect for any occasion or venue.

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There are currently 14 user ratings for Balor

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Corby, Northamptonshire

Will travel up to 400 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 400 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 100 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Tell Me Ma ….. trad

Irish Rover …. trad

Whiskey In The Jar …. trad

Fisherman’s Blues …. The Waterboys

Wraggle Taggle Gypsy …. trad

Rocky Road to Dublin…. trad

Dirty Old Town ….. The Pogues

Drowsy Maggie …. Traditional reel

7 Drunken Nights.. The Dubliners

Wild Rover…. trad

Fields of Athenry… trad

Brown Eyed Girl….. Van Morrison

Rainy Night in Soho …. The Pogues

Swallowtail Jig ….. trad

Linger….. The Cranberries

Uesta Love Her ….. Saw Drs

Streams of Whiskey …. The Pogues

Wagon Wheel …. Bob Dylan

Ride on …Christy Moore

Atlantic City ….. Bruce Springsteen

Devil Went Down to Georgia …. Charlie Daniel’s Band

Riverflow… The Levellers

Runaway….. The Corrs

Glasgow Reel… trad

Danny Boy…. Trad

Black Velvet Band …., trad

N17 … Saw Doctors

Galway Girl.., Steve Earl

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Just enough room for two to stand!


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We can provide music before, in between and after our sets, let us know what you require. We are able to provide lighting if required.


What information do you require about a venue?

Just a postcode is good for us


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes! No problem at all

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

Best venue is Birmingham Symphony Hall. Best gig is our friends wedding


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

The Pogues
Devil Went Down to Georgia is an amazing tune! When Bravestar play this it undoubtedly gets the crowd excited!


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

Liam and I started playing together at college. Over twenty years later, we have played all over the country.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

Birthday parties are always good fun, St Patrick’s weekend is always a real good laugh!

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Balor set up 20 mins
Typically either 1 hour set or two forty five minutes but this be adapted for your needs
Set up for Bravestar can be up to an hour due to drum kit set up.


Are you happy to perform outside?

We often play outside, as long as we are covered over if it rains, we are happy


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We always take a couple of requests in advance so if we don’t know them, we will learn your special songs for you.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Fun, friendly, talented

Recent Clients

Balor has performed for these clients:

Birmingham party boats

60th birthday party

Village festival

Mama Liz acoustic afternoon (Stamford)

Wedding

Village hall music night

St Patrick’s Social Club Celebration

Lord of the Rings style birthday party

Irish Dance School Party

80th birthday party

Pub festival

Garden party

Wedding

90th birthday

Pub garden gig

Cricket Club Party

40th birthday

School celebration

Music festival

Venues

Balor has performed at these venues:

Corby Raven Hotel

Mama Liz’s Stamford

Corby Irish Centre

Pop Up Place

Steelfest

Various pubs around the country

Various hotels around the country

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