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About Lonan

Intricate and heartfelt acoustic folk trio

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Acoustic trio

Leeds

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Lonan are a Yorkshire-based folk trio who perform a mixture of traditional and original material. Bringing together the varied musical backgrounds of Katy Ryder (vocals, flute, whistles), Evan Davies (mandolin, vocals) and Robin Timmis (guitar, fiddle, vocals), they explore a mutual love of folk music, particularly of the British Isles. Combining English, Irish and Scottish ballads, original songs and lively instrumental tunes, Lonan offer an engaging and intimate live performance. The band is made up of accomplished musicians, who are also currently involved in groups such as The Often Herd (Winners of the European band contest – La Roche Bluegrass Festival 2018), Kibitz and Ben Somers String Band.

Lonan

4.9 out of 5

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Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

4.5

Punctuality

5.0

Lonan's Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Lonan were brilliant and received outstanding feedback from my 90 year old mother. They Evoked lovely memories and got the family taping their toes and dancing to the final song. Would definitely recommend Lonan if you want an authentic Irish band who are excellent musicians and deliver perfect vocals

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2 years ago

Thank you so much for having us Rob, we had a lovely time and really glad that your mum and guests enjoyed the music. We loved seeing everyone's dance moves!

5 out of 5

Lonan was fantastic from start to finish- they let our guests join in and sing which was a big highlight for them! Thank you so much- would highly recommend!

5 out of 5

They're a brilliant band and are all amazing musicians and singers! Really entertaining, very professional and a lot of variety in their set. Such a good band!!

Saw Lonan at a local pub off the cuff - couldn't have been more pleasantly surprised! The three members had a great rapport (between themselves and the audience) and the singing was beautiful. The crowd couldn't get enough. Brilliant performance and thoroughly enjoyed.

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Lonan's Song list

Traditional Folk Songs:

Geordie

Spencer the Rover

Home Lads Home

Blackbird

Foster's Mill

Jock Stewart

Crooked Jack

Twa Corbies

Rothwell Debtor's Prison

Banks of Sweet Dundee

The Cuckoo

The Shearing

Farmer's Boy

Covers:

Beeswing (Richard Thompson)

So Long Marianne (Leonard Cohen)

Swimming Song (Loudan Wainwright)

Wreck of the Dandenong

Some Old Salty (Lal Waterson)

Many other traditional/original songs

Instrumental folk tunes:

Out on the Ocean

The Kesh Jig

Blackthorn Stick

Humours of Glendart

Tripping up the Stairs

Rose in the Heather

Blarney Pilgrim

Merrily Kissed the Quaker

The Butterfly

Cooleys Reel

Drowsy Maggie

Maid Behind the Bar

Banish Misfortune

Soggy's Slip Jig

AJ's

Calliope House

Da Lounge Bar

Horizonto

The Wind that Shakes the Barley

The Gravel Walks

Cock of the North

Hundred Pipers

Lilting Banshee

The Cliffs of Moher

The Lark in the Morning

Si Beag Si Mor

Toss the Feathers

Off to California

John Ryan's Polka

Miss McLeod's Reel

Inisheer

My Darling Asleep

Mist on the Mountain

Breeches Full of Stitches

Humours of Tulla

Foxhunters

Atholl Highlanders

Folk Classics:

Whisky in the Jar

Black Velvet Band

Tell Me Ma

Star of the County Down

Wild Rover

Rocky Road to Dublin

Originals:

Alessa's

Moon Cheese

Following Orders

Grieving

King Kanute

Two Days Grace

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Our core line up is guitar, mandolin, and flute/Irish whistle, with all three of us doing vocals. However we are all multi-instrumentalists and our line-up can also include violin, viola, Indian harmonium and banjo.

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

We always aim to be flexible and help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings need to change slightly just let as know as soon as you can and we will do our best to accommodate this.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. Please let us know when we are arranging the booking if this is something you'd like.

Musicianship

Genres:

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

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Types:

Acoustic trio, Folk band, Celtic folk band, Ceilidh band

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Event types:

Concert, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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