Traditional Irish band for hire
Successful and popular, traditional Irish band, The Ceilidh Band perform throughout south east England and beyond. Starring the exceptionally talented Mick (Tenor Banjo) and Eugene (Accordion), both all Ireland champion musicians, they go out as anything from a duo to a six-piece Irish band amplified or acoustic, with or without a caller.
Mick won the all-Ireland tenor banjo championship in 1971 and two all-Ireland ceili band medals in 1986 and 1987. After many years touring and recording, he was invited to meet Irish President Mary McAleese at a special reception for traditional Irish musicians at her official residence, Áras an Uachtaráin, in Phoenix Park, Dublin in 2004. He received a Bardic Award at the All Ireland Fleadh music festival in Derry on Tues 13 Aug 2013 in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the promotion of Ireland’s cultural traditions.
Eugene was steeped in traditional Irish music and his father Jim was president of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann 2004 – 2009. He was All-Ireland Champion in 1982 and 1986 and is now a qualified music teacher with Comhaltas. Over the years Eugene has been a regular performer at Irish music festivals, conventions and sessions as well as playing with several folk and Irish bands. Eugene has also performed in America and Canada.
Mick and Eugene are joined by Mick Bailey (Guitar/vocals) who founded the band in 1998 and other guest musicians who join the band in various line-ups.
Eugene was steeped in traditional Irish music and his father Jim was president of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann 2004 – 2009. He was All-Ireland Champion in 1982 and 1986 and is now a qualified music teacher with Comhaltas. Over the years Eugene has been a regular performer at Irish music festivals, conventions and sessions as well as playing with several folk and Irish bands. Eugene has also performed in America and Canada.
Mick and Eugene are joined by Mick Bailey (Guitar/vocals) who founded the band in 1998 and other guest musicians who join the band in various line-ups.
If you are looking for a traditional Irish band for hire then The Ceilidh Band can help you ensure your guests are greeted with truly traditional sounds and songs.
