Celtic folk band

Serena Smith & Friends

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About Serena Smith & Friends

We are an instrumental Celtic Fusion Band based in the Midlands. We have the perfect show for festivals, theatres or other similar events!
Celtic folk band
Sleaford
Public liability insurance of £5 million

Dynamic, inspiring, exciting, sweet, and surprising - experience the journey of a lifetime when traditional fiddle tunes meet rock, jazz, dance, and more! All musicians have decades of performance experience. What is celtic fusion? For us it means combining Irish, Scottish, and English folk tunes with modern styles. Our music is influenced by Eileen Ivers, Elephant Sessions, Talisk, Beoga, Blackbeard's Tea Party, and Face the West. We are completely instrumental, and play music you can dance to with some interesting stories to share along the way!

Serena Smith & Friends' Reviews

From customers:

JR
Jon R
8 years ago

Like to thanks yourselves for stepping in with a few days notice, the music you provided at our wedding was amazing, a truly talented performance, Can Highly recommend yourselves to anyone, already think you'll be getting a few bookings after ours!

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This act has been working with Encore for over 8 years

Serena Smith & Friends' Song list

Traditional Irish Scottish and English tunes combined with rock, jazz, dance and more!
Golden Keyboard
Dunmore Lassies
Garech's Wedding
Tommy's Tarbukas
If you will not have me, you may let me go
Robert Miles - Children
Feder - Lordly
Bucks of Oranmore
Maggie's Pancakes
Master Crowley's
Sean Ryan's
Nightingale
Brid Harper's
Arthur Darley's
Jig of Slurs
Atholl Highlanders
Two Fifty to Vigo
Superfly
Black Eyed Swan
Drunken Goodbye
Sweeney's Buttermilk
Brenda Stubberts
Catharsis
Otter's Holt
Musical Priest
Sporting Pat
Arran Boat Song
Brexit
Earls Chair
Rave in the Grave
Masons Apron
For St. Patrick's Day events only:
Whiskey in the Jar
Fields of Athenry
Galway Girl
Tell me Ma
Molly Malone
Star of the County Down
Irish Rover
Wild Rover
Dirty Old Town
Rocky Road to Dublin
Danny Boy
Fisherman's Blues
Foggy Dew
Carrickfergus
Parting Glass

Serena Smith & Friends' Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£687.50
Up to 2 hours£937.50
Up to 3 hours£1062.50
Packages
St. Patrick's Day4 musicians
For St. Patrick's Day events we will inlcude a few songs and a couple of Irish dances as well
£937.50

Add-ons

DJ set
+£250
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Marathon of Rave has been a favourite for everyone. Our audiences love the variety of the music that we play. We are adaptable for different situations and play music people can enjoy listening to or dance to.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Sutton on trent festival, Southside in Lincoln, and the Victoria pub in Lincoln

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Eileen Ivers, Talisk, and Elephant Sessions

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Folk festival in the Czech Republic

Do you have different line-up options?

We are a 4 piece band with full drum kit but also can be adapted for acoustic playing with 2 or 3 musicians

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

We are adaptable within reason. Sometimes it's difficult if we already have other events booked as well. Please discuss with us in advance if you know the timings will need to be a range, but also let us know if anything changes and we will work with you.

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

Yes we can

How much time do you need to set up?

We need an hour to 1.5 hours for set up and sound check time before the performance

Can you roam around while you perform?

Unfortunately we are not a roaming act

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

We have our own unique tunes that we play, but if you prefer some styles over others please let us know and we can adapt the set for you.

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

Yes it is

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Potentially, but keep in mind we are an instrumental band
Musicianship
Genres:
Folk, Electronic, Folk rock, Irish rock, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Acoustic, Scottish music, Jazz, Gypsy jazz
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Event types:
Theatre / Show, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Private event, Charity event, Concert, New Year's Eve, Christmas party
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