Hire Andy Richards | Ceilidh caller in Surrey

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From£250

1 hour

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About Andy

Ceilidh caller - let's face it, ceilidh dancing is such a laugh - go on, have a go!

Ceilidh caller

Staines-upon-Thames

Public liability insurance of £5 million

My mum got me dancing at the age of four, it's huge fun! I was a founder member of Moulton Morris at the age of 16, and rapidly started playing pipe and tabor and playing and calling for ceilidhs - if you really want to enjoy yourself, then do these things! I am currently caller and pipe and tabor player for the Jigalots, a fine festival-proven band. I lead workshops on early dance, am employed by the EFDSS to lead the Morris Dance Class at Cecil Sharp House, and am the current chair of the Taborers Society. It's all great fun!

Andy

5 out of 5

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Andy's Reviews

5 out of 5

Thank you SO VERY MUCH for helping to make my celebration party so special and so much fun. Everyone was so full of praise for both the music and also for the calling that got most people up and dancing – even my brothers! For sure I will take every opportunity to sing your praises to anyone who might want to book you.

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Andy's Song list

Dashing White Sergeant

Strip the Willow

Cumberland Square Eight

Circassian Circle

Flying Scotsman

Etc etc

Andy's Prices

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Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£1000
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£250
Up to 3 hours	£250

Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

If timings change slightly in the run up to the event please contact us as soon as possible and we will do our best to help.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 75 minutes before the performance time.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Do contact to discuss the set list if you have a favourite dance.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

"The dance instruction and the music was top notch. We could not have asked for anything better – you made the end of our day a real celebration and everyone who came said how much they enjoyed it."

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Cecil Sharp House, Sidmouth Folk Festival, Godalming Borough Hall, Holy Trinity Church Guildford, St Edmunds Catholic Primary School Godalming, Ripley Village Hall, Byfleet Village Hall, Horsell Village Hall, Loddon Hall Twyford, Shiplake War Memorial Hall, Godalming Masonic Hall, Betchworth Village Hall

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

The Jigalots, Val Richards, Russell Wortley, Moulton Morris, Cambridge Morris, Pilgrim Morris, Steve Rowley, Bill Tuck, Atsufumi Ujiie, Carles Mas, George Butterworth, Cecil Sharp.