Trio: Caller/Singer, Guitar and Melodeon |
Performance between 7:30PM and 11:00PM with breaks as and when required: £595 Performing outside of these times can be negotiated. |
BM Ceilidh Band was formed out of the Berkeley Tavern Folk Club.
The band consists of Dave, the caller with thirty years experience. He is also a solo folk singer and sings with a local group. He is regarded as a very dancer-friendly caller ensuring the dance is enjoyed and does not become a workshop. His repertoire includes simple dances and those more difficult for the more experienced dancer.
Mike, who has been playing melodeon most of his life in a variety of bands and also as a solo artist. Mike is also a solo singer. He has played in ceilidh bands for a number of years.
Gerry, on guitar is also very experienced having played guitar most of his life and in various ceilidh bands. Gerry is also an accomplished solo folk singer.
Because all the band are respected singers the night can be broken up with the occasional song or two.
Based in Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear
Circassian circle
Strip the willow
Sicilian circle
Waves of tory
Gay Gordon
Oxo reel
Blaydon Races
Canadian barn dance
Bridge of Athlone
Lady Godiva's gallop
Plus local folk songs
ie. Cushy Butterfield
Blaydon Races
Bobby Shaftoe
Keel row
Billy Boy
eet me on the corner
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The band require food, adequate free drinks and a small table for the amp and three chairs on the stage.
Sound equipment provided
How far to the stage, any steps etc?
No
N/A
Set up time is about thirty minutes as is pack up time.
Times to suit customer requirements and event
Yes
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