We are a new band emerging from the vibrant folk scene within Sheffield
and have a wide range of influences. Having all been involved in dancing and playing
for dance for many years we aim to provide great music for dancing.
Within and outside the band we all are heavily involved in the English traditional music scene.
Music
We play tunes from a variety of sources in an English style, but are increasingly adding self-penned tunes to our
repetoire.
Here are some MP3 clips from our demo. If you would like a full copy of the demo, please contact us or download below.
Shorty's Revenge (30 second clip)
Touchstone / London's Glory (30 second clip)
The Otter Rant (30 second clip)
Tall for a Night (30 second clip)
Drummond Castle / Shorty's Revenge (full set)
Touchstone / London's Glory (full set)
The Otter Rant (full set)
Any Jig Will Do / Tall for a Night (full set)
About English Ceilidh
Ceilidh (pronounced 'kaylee') is simply another description for the more commonly known barn dance.
A seasoned folkie will describe the nuances of the terms, but there are almost as many versions as
folkies! English ceilidhs involve dances in 'sets' with moves
described by the caller (the person with the microphone). Just about any ceilidh is suitable for
beginners, and in fact many dancers say that making mistakes is just as fun as getting it right...
Ceilidhs are really inclusive, great fun and can be as energetic or genteel as each dancer wants.
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