Accordionist
David Buchanan
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Full refund if your event can’t go ahead due to Covid
Reduced up-front deposit
Free date changes
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Watch & Listen
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Strip the Willow - in full flow!
Auld Lang Syne - perfect way to finish a great night!
The Grand Circle Dance - fun with the 'jig' and 'promenade' positions
About David
If you want a piece of Scottish dancing and singing at your function, whether it be accordion, bagpipes, piano or guitar, give me a shout!
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Accordionist
Brighton
Public liability insurance of £10 million
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Performance details
I can perform outdoors
I have a car I can use to travel to gigs
I can perform with backing tracks
I can perform while walking around a venue
My equipment is PAT tested
I own a PA system
Encore awards
Lightning fast responses
4th Encoreversary
Saved the day!
Booked for 10 Encore gigs!
Musicianship
Genres:
Folk
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Event types:
New Year's Eve, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party
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Song list
Typical Set List for a Scottish Ceilidh Night
1)Gaygordons
Set 1
Cock O’The North (A)Scotland the Brave (D)Marie’s Wedding (G)Barnyards of Delgaty (D)
2) Dashing White Sergeant
Set 1
Dashing White Sergeant (original)(D) Davie Knick Knack (G)Staten Island (D)
Peat Fire Flame (Em)/What Shall I do with a Drunken Sailor (Em)Duke of Perth (G)
3)Canadian Barn Dance
Set 1 Shetland 2 Step – Frank Jameson (A)
Set 2 Bluebell Polka (G)
4)St Bernards Waltz (Scottish Waltz)
Set 1 Skye Boat Song (G) My Home (A) Westering Home (G)
Set 2 Flower of Scotland (G) I Belong to Glasgow (C) My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean (G)
5) Strip the Willow
Set 1
Rakes of Kildare (Am) Paddy's Leather Breeches (Bm) Jig of Slurs (D)
Set 2
Irish Washerwoman (G) 10 Penny bit (Am) Morrisons (Em)
6) The Circassian Circle Dance
7)Britannia 2 Step
8) Military 2 Step
9)500 Miles Dance
10) The Flying Scotsman
11) The Virginia Reel
12) The Sausage Machine Dance
Customer questions
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
Not a problem!!
We will adapt to what you want.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
Again not a problem. We have bass bins that come with our PA and give the sound excellent depth for any ipad playlists you may want to play. You choose what songs you want to dance to once we are finished:) comes straight on after our last dance/song.
How much time do you need to set up?
15-20 mins if on my own
Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?
Of course you can. And you can let me know of any requests you may have. I also provide songsheets for guests to sing from if they are not sure of the words! (if singing is part of the event:)
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
Yes and can play acoustically moving around the room. The accordion is good for that as is the bagpipes!
Can you learn specific pieces before the event?
Yes not a problem! If it's too difficult, I'll soon let you know! But not normally the case:)
Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
Performance duration | Price | |
Short performance (up to 15 min) | £100 | |
Up to 1 hour | £180 | |
Up to 2 hours | £270 | |
Up to 3 hours | £350 |
Reviews
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