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About Kingsfolk

This band has been bringing parties to life all over London and the South East with their exciting music and their professional touch.

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Ceilidh band

South Croydon

Public liability insurance of £5 million

Kingsfolk has been providing quality music for ceilidhs and barn dances for more than 15 years. Our typical line-up includes accordion, violin, drums and bass, and we have a busy diary of events which include weddings, birthday parties and fundraising events. The traditional folk tunes we play are described as full-on and vibrant. It is just the kind of sound to liven up a party and get people onto the dance floor.

Kingsfolk

5 out of 5

4 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Kingsfolk's Reviews

5 out of 5

Fabulous band, great music, great evening, a pleasure to have them lead our Barn Dance. Thank you

5 out of 5

Wonderful ceilidh. Brilliant musicians. Very communicative and accommodating and flexible. Very happy.

Reply from Kingsfolk

1 year ago

It was great fun to come and do the ceilidh at your party. Thanks for this lovely review and thanks for the food. Simon

5 out of 5

It was wonderful, they played beautifully. the caller made everything very clear. They were very polite and punctual, communication with me was good. The whole experience was lovely from start to finish. I would definitely hire them again , they made everyone feel so relaxed and we all had such fun, I am so glad I picked kigsfolk out of all the ceilidh bands to play at my husbands birthday party. I highly recommend them. Thankyou so much to all the band and caller for helping to make my party what it was, without you it wouldn’t have been the same.

5 out of 5

Simon and the band were absolutely wonderful. They played so well at our wedding and created the best atmosphere. We weren't sure if the venue was big enough for a ceilidh and Simon was kind enough to visit in his own time to check the size and help us decide how the layout should be. We would really highly recommend Kingsfolk :)

Reply from Kingsfolk

1 year ago

There can't be many wedding venues that are so delightfully romantic as that lovely old barn at Stanlake Park! It was a real treat for the band to play for such an exciting wedding. The sound system provided by the venue was unfamiliar to us, but once we sorted it out, we really enjoyed playing for such a lively crowd.

"The atmosphere you helped to create was amazing! The whole day truly was the greatest day of our lives. Thank you for helping to create some 'Magic Moments' that will stay with us forever"

I also would like to thank you for providing us with a lovely night, especially so last minute, we couldn't have done it without you. I will be passing on your details to next years social secretary so we will hopefully see you soon. Astrid - London

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Kingsfolk's Song list

😊 Dance Tunes

The Galopede

Winster Galop

Brighton Camp

Kemp’s Jig

The OXO Reel

Rakes of Mallow

Buffalo Girls

Buffalo Girls Reel

Gay Gordons

Marie’s Wedding/Scotland the Brave.

St.Bernard’s Waltz

Skye Boat Song

Coming ‘Round the Mountain

Bobby Shaftoe medley

Grand Circle Dance

Cock of the North

Dashing White Sergeant

The Flying Scotsman

Farewell to Whisky Reel

Cumberland Reel

Buttered Peas

English Polka

French Peasant Dance

Le Ruban Bleu

Lucky Seven

The Rogues March

Old Swan Gallop

Connaught Man’s Rambles

Sausage Machine

Scottish Dance

Strip the Willow

Whistling Rufus

Cumberland Square Eight

Athol Highlanders

Witches Reel

Davy Davy Knick-Knack

Goathland Square Eight

Heel Toe Polka

One, two, three four five / Belfast Polka Medley

Canadian Barn Dance

Shetland Two Step/Consider Yourself

Boston Tea Party

Eightsome Reel

De’ll Among the Tailors

Borrowdale Exchange

The Fairy Dance

Fiery Clock Face Medley

Virginia Reel

Soldier’s Joy

The Duke of Perth

The Haymakers

😊 Instrumental pieces

Lars Hokpers Vals

Mrs. Saggs

Irish Medley

The Cliffe Hornpipe

The Returned Yank

Dennis Murphy’s Polka

Pugwash - Sailor’s Hornpipe

Sea Shanties

Bonnie Dundee

Mason’s Apron / The Keel Row

Hut on Staffin Island

Waldegger

Leah’s Waltz

Rocky Road to Dublin

Marie’s Wed. / Scot the Brave

The Leaving of Liverpool

Cotton Eye Joe

Bluebell Polka

Beer Barrel polka

American set

Barwick Green

Captain Pugwash

Sea Shanties

El Condor Pasa

😊Songs

A Bunch of Thyme

Song of the Clyde

Down by the Sally Gardens

Whisky in the Jar

Let Him Go, Let Him Tarry

When You’re Smiling

Coming Through the Rye

My Love is like a Red, Red …

Loch Lomond

Ye Banks and Braes

Will Ye No Come Back Again

Auld Lang Syne

Westering Home

Mull of Kintyre

If You Ever go to Ireland

Galway Bay

Molly Molone

She Moved through the Fair

The Rose of Tralee

The Flower of Magherally

Londonderry Air – Danny Boy

Nut Brown Maiden

I’ll Take You Home Again K …

The Black Velvet Band

Tipperary - Pack up your …

Hole in the Hedge

The Mucking of Geordie's Byre

Kingsfolk's Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£650
Up to 2 hours	£750
Up to 3 hours	£850

Drinks reception3 musicians

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£450

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

As soon as we start playing everyone is impressed by the power of the Kingsfolk sound. Our experience of playing together puts a punch into the music which people respond to. Our clients also love it when we speed up during a dance. There are some straightforward dances when everyone enjoys trying to keep up with the band.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Brighton College Whitgift School Selsdon Park Hotel The London Scottish Building, Horseferry Road. The Royal Horseguards Hotel, Whitehall. The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Knightsbridge The Institute of Directors, Pall Mall. Nutfield Priory, Reigate The Irish Centre, Camden Ickenham Community Centre Windlesham Golf Club Greenwich Yacht Club

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Celtic Spirit infuse their folk tunes with a power that we try to emulate. Another band that has influenced us by their pulsing style is the Glasgow based Imar.

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

One of our best events was a Burns Night Ceilidh at the Institute of Directors on Mall Pall. Not only was it a spectacular venue, but the clients were all young lawyers who brought a huge amount of energy to the party.

Can you perform covers?

We are not really a covers band. Our repertoire includes a lot of familiar tunes but our events focus on ceilidh dances and folk tunes. Very happy to have special requests, but they should really be in the same style as the rest of our pieces.

Do you have different line-up options?

We usually go out as a four piece band plus caller and the line up would be Accordion, violin, bass and drums. For small parties or venues where there is limited space, we sometimes go out as a three piece band plus caller, when the line up would be Accordion, violin and drums.

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

It is inevitable that schedules have to be adjusted at the last minute and we will always try and fit in with whatever the host wants on the night. If there is a good atmosphere at the time we are due to finish we will often play for a bit longer.

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

Yes, when we have set up our equipment we usually play appropriate ceilidh music on an iPod. We also have a selection of Irish and Scottish music which we play during the break.

How much time do you need to set up?

Provided we have access to the performance space, we only need about 30 minutes to set everything up. We may then spend between 10 - 15 minutes sound checking the instruments. We try to arrive about an hour and a half before the ceilidh is due to start to make sure we have time to set up properly.

Do you provide a caller?

Yes, we always include a caller when we go to an event. The people who call the dances are all members of Kingsfolk and they are very experienced at engaging with people and making them feel at ease. The will walk-through the dances so that everyone will know what to do.

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

We are very happy for clients to choose dance tunes and songs that they would like to hear during the evening. Our repertoire of Scottish songs is always popular at Burns Night events.

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

Yes, we bring all our own PA equipment. We also bring a small selection of stage lights to add atmosphere to the band area.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes, provided we are given enough notice, we will do our best to play special requests. Our line up consists of accordion, violin, bass and drums, so the best tunes will be folky and traditional, but we don't rule anything out.

Musicianship

Genres:

Ceilidh, Folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional English folk

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Types:

Ceilidh band, Folk band, Celtic folk band

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Event types:

Wedding, Charity event, New Year's Eve, Birthday party, Burns night, Private event, Corporate event

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