an interesting mixture of English, Scottish, Irish and French tunes, carefully chosen for dancing

Ceilidh dancing is easy, sociable and fun and can be done by everyone. The caller will walk each dance through before trying it with the music, and will keep calling throughout to make sure everyone knows what to do!

We play for weddings, parties, fund-raisers, functions and at festivals and also run dance workshops.

Our dances are mainly English (barn dancing), but an evening can also include Scottish, American and even French or Breton dancing.

We are able to play more Scottish tunes and dances if that's what your evening needs. We played for 200 dancers in Glasgow at Hogmany 2010!

gig list
  • 20.08.2011 - Private wedding event, Warrington
  • 29.07.2011 - Malvern Community Centre, Malvern
  • 22.05.2011 - Radio appearance, Chorlton Arts Radio
  • 21.05.2011 - Support for John Smith, Chorlton Arts Festival
  • 27.03.2011 - Alexandra Arts park event, Manchester
  • 15.01.2011 - Private birthday party, Manchester
  • 08.01.2011 - Goblins in the Ginnel support for Twelfth Day, Glossop
  • 31.12.2010 - St Silas' Hogmany party, Glasgow
  • 17.12.2010 - BMC Christmas Party, Bamford

ceilidh package...

a fun evening of dancing for all. Great for weddings, parties and fundraisers

...includes

  • 3 musicians - Kate on fiddle, David on guitar, Joe on bass
  • a caller to walk everyone through the dances
  • a sound system to fill a room for around 100 guests
  • three hours of ceilidh dancing with appropriate breaks
  • recorded music played in breaks
  • within an hour of South Manchester
 costs from
£500

concert package...

suitable for background music at functions, wedding ceremonies and drinks receptions

...includes

  • 2 musicians - Kate on fiddle and David on guitar
  • acoustic or amplified as appropriate to the venue
  • two hours of traditional music with appropriate breaks
  • within an hour of South Manchester
 costs from
£300

custom package...

there's a lot more we can offer if you want something different

contact us to discuss requirements and cost estimates

...can include

  • an accordian player and other musicians to further enhance the sound
  • events further afield
  • larger venues and more dancers
  • smaller events
  • discounts for charities and community organisations
  • support for other bands
  • dance workshops
  • other special requests
  
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kate moran



Kate is an experienced fiddle player, having played in ceilidh bands since she was a teenager.

Until recently she was in Boldwood with whom she played concerts and ceilidhs and ran workshops at festivals including Towersey, Sidmouth, Shrewsbury, Gower and Broadstairs.

Kate teaches folk dancing on the Dalcroze Society Easter course. She also plays for French Dancing with Les Souris Dansent.

david boultbee



David grew up in Fife, Scotland and has played guitar since he was a bairn.

Although an experienced Scottish ceilidh dancer, he is currently improving his step-hops under Kate's 'excellent' tutelage.

When not playing folk music, David is lead artist with BREAD art collective.

joe harrison



A musician of fine pedigree, Joe plays bass, guitar and keys and will have a go with any other instrument he can lay his hands on.

A well established figure on the gig circuit, when not being a folkie, Joe plays and tours as part of Gideon Conn's band
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email:

kateviolin@gmail.com

 phone:

+44 (0) 7989 570 803
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