Hire Bonnie Blue | Celtic folk band in London

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From£500

1 hour

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The High Reel Set

Grand Etang

Flowers of Edinburgh

About Bonnie Blue

You can count on four professional musicians to make your event a success! Performing folk/trad music in pubs and venues around London.

Celtic folk band

London

Public liability insurance of £10 million

Meet Bonnie Blue, a band made up of Sarah (fiddler/voice), Jamie (guitar/banjo/voice), Lilly (cellist/voice) and Scott (bodhran/drums), who have all completed extensive musical training at conservatoires such as Trinity, Guildhall and Goldsmiths. All the members of Bonnie Blue are multi-skilled musicians who can perform music from many genres including pop, jazz and classical. However, their heart lies with performing traditional music from Scotland and Ireland. You can rely on Bonnie Blue whether you're looking for traditional music with a mix of folk songs or a full-scale ceilidh with both music and dancing. Let us know what your event needs and we will come up with a tailored set list to make your occasion a celebration.

Bonnie Blue

5 out of 5

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Professionalism

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Communication

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Punctuality

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Bonnie Blue's Reviews

5 out of 5

Bonnie Blue were a youthful, vibrant and dynamic part of our wedding day. They were highly personable and professional and they engaged beautifully with the guests. We were so happy and grateful for their performance!

5 out of 5

Bonnie Blue are absolutely brilliant. So talented and professional. They made my party and I cant wait to book them again.

5 out of 5

The band created a superb atmosphere on a December evening adding to the magic of Christmas. It was so wonderful to see everyone in my local up dancing. Come back again soon! x

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Bonnie Blue's Song list

Ceilidh/ Trad music

Grand Etang

Hull's Reel

Jig Runrig

The Ramnee Ceilidh

Molly Bán

Flowers of Edinburgh

Famous Ballymote

Song - Passing Through, Pete Seegar

The High Reel Set

The Sweetness of Mary

Highlander's Farewell to Ireland

Farewell to Ireland

O'er the Water to Charlie

Song - Will ye Go Lassie Go, The Corries

Song - A Pair of Brown eyes, The Pogues

Gay Gordons

Strip the Willow

Song - Caledonia, Dougie MacLean

Song - Loch Lomond, The Corries

The Sailor's Wife

The Lads of Duns

Jig Of Slurs

Mckenna's

Malcolm Finlay

Pop/Jazz song upon request...

Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac

Stand By Me - Ben E King

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Every Breath You Take – The Police

The Proclaimers - I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)

Castle On The Hill - Ed Sheeran

Half The World Away – Oasis

American Pie – Don McLean

Wonderwall – Oasis

Do I Wanna Know - Arctic Monkeys

Galway Girl - Ed Sheeran

Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

Hey Jude - The Beatles

I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles

Valerie – Mark Ronson ft. Amy Winehouse

Easy on Me – Adele

Rumour Has It – Adele

*Also happy to play any request that you wish to have!

Bonnie Blue's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£500
Up to 2 hours	£1000
Up to 3 hours	£1500

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line-up is as follows: Vocals, Guitar, Fiddle, Bodhan.

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

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

How much time do you need to set up?

15 minutes.

Can you roam around while you perform?

Yes - we either perform acoustically or with microphones attached to our instruments so we can move around freely.

Can I pick the songs 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.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Yes

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes

Musicianship

Genres:

Folk, Ceilidh, Traditional Scottish folk, Traditional Irish folk, Country, Pop, Acoustic, Covers, Scottish music

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Types:

Celtic folk band, Folk band, Ceilidh band, Country band, Cover band, Function band, Wedding band

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Event types:

Burns night, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Charity event, Corporate event, Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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