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Long Dogs

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Long Dogs - just fabulous musicianship and great calling! Live music and dance; value for money and fun from start to finish!
Ceilidh band
Llanidloes
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A ceilidh by Long Dogs is fun from start to finish! Perfect for so many events - weddings, parties, charity fundraisers, private events, corporate functions and many more...... Dan, Pete and Di are all gifted musicians who care about your event. They work with any plans you have for the running of the event and are friendly and adaptable. Di, Long Dogs Caller, is naturally humorous and enthusiastic in her approach. She will walk the dancers through the whole dance before any music starts and always calls the next steps in good time as the dance goes on. Long Dog's repertoire is varied - lots of Irish and Scottish jigs and reels, of course, but also a few surprises too! Dan sings and Di plays cello and wind instruments, when she is not calling....Long Dogs are versatile and can fill in any gaps easily and expertly!!

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Geoff B
7 months ago, for a Wedding in Much Wenlock TF13
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5 out of 5

I have worked with Di on several occasions in the last year, both when she was hired to call with my band Ffonic, and with another band who I also play with, Sir Dancealot, both based in mid Wales. The events ranged from public ceilidhs, to birthday parties and weddings in a variety of venues from village halls to Elizabethan Manor Houses and for a range of ages from children to elderly people with differing experience and abilities. Di is reliable and professional. She turns up in good time and makes sure she meets the organisers to discuss their needs and format for the evening. She is unflappable and adaptable and copes with last minute changes with humour and understanding. She is easy to work with from the band’s perspective as well and gives clear guidance as to what she needs and when she needs it. Di has a comprehensive range of dances to suit all experiences levels and makes sure everyone enjoys themselves and has fun, which is the whole point of the evening. I can wholeheartedly recommend Di to get your dance party started and provide a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Geoff Beilby Chair of Ffonic September 6th 2023

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Tom T
8 months ago, for a Private event in SY11 3EW
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5 out of 5

**Long Dogs Ceilidh Band Review: An Evening to Remember at the Barn Dance** Long Dogs truly added a distinct flavour to the evening. Their energy was infectious, setting the perfect tone for a barn dance shindig. Kudos for being punctual, adaptable, and easy to work with – those qualities are gold in event planning. The musicality? Undeniable. Long Dogs Ceilidh Band knew how to keep the tunes flowing, and their choice of dances was well thought out. Their caller made it a cinch for everyone to participate, regardless of their dance floor prowess. We had all ages dancing on the floor from aged 3 to people in their 80s. The dances were all about fun and inclusion and it was a major hit with all who were there. The children loved it, and the dancing went well into the night. A hat tip to the band for their efficient setup and discreet disassembly – it kept the rhythm of the evening intact. On the budget front, I must say, Long Dogs provides quite the bang for your buck. Quality entertainment that doesn't drain your wallet – a rare find these days. To the Long Dogs Ceilidh Band, you made the barn dance an affair to remember. Looking forward to witnessing your future gigs.

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Long Dogs' Song list

Long Dog's Song and Tunes List 2024
1. 500 Miles
2. Ain’t She Sweet
3. Alman Anon
4. An Paistin Fohn
5. Araber Tante
6. Arthur McBride
7. Ashokan Farewell
8. Atholl Highlanders
9. Autumn Leaves
10. Awimbawe
11. Baby I love Your Way
12. Ballad Of Gloucester
13. Banks Are Made Of Marble
14. Battle of New Orleans
15. Bear Dance
16. Black Leg Miner
17. Black Magic Woman
18. Black Velvet Band
19. Boolavogue
20. Bound For South Australia
21. Brown Eyed Girl
22. Carolan's Draught
23. Child Grove
24. Cupid's Waltz
25. Da Slokit Lit
26. Dance The Night Away
27. Danny Boy
28. Daphne
29. Derwent Waters Farewell
30. Dinah
31. Dirty Old Town
32. Don’t Mean A Thing If You Ain’t Got That Swing
33. Down By The Glenside
34. Down Under
35. Drops of Brandy
36. Dublin In The Rare Old Times
37. Englishman In New York
38. Epping Forest
39. Fairy Tale of New York
40. Fall From Grace (Pogues)
41. Female Highwayman (self penned)
42. Fields of Athenry
43. Finnegan’s Wake
44. Five Foot Two
45. Flatworld
46. Flower Of Sweet Strabane
47. Follow Me Up To Carlow
48. Foxhunters
49. Galbally Famer
50. Galway Farmer (Show Of Hands)
51. Galway Girl (Ed Sheeran)
52. Galway Girl (Sharon Shannon-Steve Earle)
53. Galway Shawl
54. Get Lucky
55. Golden Brown
56. Grafton Street (self Penned)
57. Hambone Blues
58. Haul Away Joe
59. Heard It On The Grapevine
60. Heath Robinsons (Self Penned)
61. Hideaway (Freddie King Instrumental)
62. Hole in the Wall
63. Honky Tonk Women
64. Hoochie Coochie Man
65. Hotel California
66. House Of The Rising Sun
67. Hunt the Squirrel
68. I can’t Get No Satisfaction
69. If Not For You
70. Iles de la Madeleine
71. Irish Rover
72. Irish Washerwoman (McTavish is dead)
73. Jack's Maggot
74. John Henry
75. Johnny Be Good
76. Johnny Jump Up
77. Johnny McEldoo
78. Juhlavalssi
79. Keep On Truckin
80. Kemp's Jig
81. King Of The Swingers
82. Knocking On Heaven’s Door
83. La Partida
84. Lakes of Ponchartrain
85. Lay Down Sally
86. Lazing On A sunny Afternoon
87. Leaving of Liverpool
88. Limbo
89. Linnen Hall
90. Little Beggarman
91. Long Way To Tiperary
92. Lord of Carnarvon's Jig
93. Lord Patrick Spens
94. Love Is Teasing
95. Maple Leaf (self penned)
96. Mason’s Apron
97. Mcalpine's Fusilers
98. Mean Ol’ Frisco
99. Metsakukhia
100. Midnight on the Water
101. Milfraen (Self Penned)
102. Minor Swing Unswung (Reinhardt/Self
103. Molly Malone
104. Monto
105. Mooncoin Jig
106. Moondance
107. My Hom
108. My Lodging's in the Cold, Cold Ground
109. Newcastle
110. Nonesuch
111. Nothing Ever Changes
112. Old man Came Courting Me
113. Out on the Ocean
114. Packington's Pound
115. Paddy’s Green Shamrock Shore
116. Parson And The Sucking Pig
117. Peggy Gordon
118. Preabh san ol
119. Pride & Joy
120. Proud Mary
121. Raglan Road
122. Robin Hood's Dance
123. Rockley Firs
124. Rocky Road To Dublin
125. Rolling And Tumbling
126. Rose Tree
127. Sally MacLennan (Pogues)
128. Scarborough Fair
129. Seven Drunken Nights
130. Sheik Of Araby
131. Shetland Waltzes Medley
132. Shitcart Polka
133. Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór
134. Sir Roger de Coverley
135. Slow Express (self penned)
136. Spancil Hill
137. Spanish Ladies (Shanty)
138. Spanish Lady
139. Staines Morris
140. Stand By Me
141. Star Of The County Down
142. Stars Over Kinvara (Declan O’Rourke)
143. Step It Up
144. Stormy Monday
145. Strange Lights (self penned)
146. Sullivan’s John
147. Summertime
148. Surfleet (Self Penned)
149. Sway
150. Sweet Georgia Brown
151. Sweet Home Alabama
152. Sweet Home Chicago
153. Sweet Sixteen
154. Sweet Sue
155. Sympathy For The Devil
156. Tell Me Ma
157. The Alderman's Hat
158. The Collar Dove
159. The Crooked Bawbee
160. The Foggy Dew
161. The Gift (self penned)
162. The Merry, Merry Milkmaids
163. The Miller of the Dee
164. The Parson's Farewell
165. The Wild Hills of Wannie's
166. Thrill Has Gone
167. Tis My Delight on a Shiny Night
168. Trouble In mind
169. Unweaving A Tapestry (self Penned)
170 Urban Spaceman
171. Vals efter Konsta Jylh
172. Waxies Dargle
173. Wellerman
174. Whiskey Before Breakfast
175. Whiskey In The Jar
176. Wild Rover
177. William Taylor
178. Winds on the Tor
179. Yellow J.C.B
180. You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive

Long Dogs' Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£937.50
Up to 2 hours£1187.50
Up to 3 hours£1437.50
Packages
PA Hire3 musicians
Hire of our PA equipment, fully supervised, for up to 2 hours maximum immediately following the ceilidh for playlists of your choice.
£300
Drinks reception3 musicians
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£1125
Wedding ceremony3 musicians
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£1250

Add-ons

PA Hire
+£300
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our energy, musicianship and great calling! We use the minimum of enhancement so you hear natural live music. Long Dog musicians create a vibrant, exciting atmosphere. Our fantastic caller, Di, ensures the evening is fun and her sense of humour and clear instructions help to put everyone at their ease.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Mostly humble Hotel functions rooms, Church halls, barns, marquees, Community Centres, fetes, festivals, gardens.....too many to list.....but all fantastic in their own way!

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

We are traditional and classical musicians so we take a folk melody and play it in a unique way!

Can you perform covers?

"Yes, Dan is an excellent folk/contemporary singer so if you like traditional songs Dan is happy to look at any requests you may have."

Do you have different line-up options?

"Long Dogs Ceilidh Band standard trio line-up is fiddle, mandocello, cello, recorders, vocals and caller." We also have the option of a piano instead of mandocello or in addition to make our quartet.

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

We will always try to accommodate any slight timing changes in the run up to the event.

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

"Yes. We can provide an iPod service between sets if requested. We also hire out our PA for up to 2 hours for playlists of your choice for an additional fee of £300

How much time do you need to set up?

"Set up usually takes about 60 minutes. We like to arrive around 1-1.5hrs before our performance."

Do you provide a caller?

"Yes, we have our own fantastic caller as part of the band. Di is witty and enthusiastic and great at getting the party started and encouraging everyone to join in and have fun!"

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

"Yes, you can, and we will always try to include any requests - even last minute ones - during our performance. We have a great deal of experience matching tunes to dances and are always on the lookout for new and exciting ones to add to our repertoire. So do ask if there is a tune you'd like to hear!"

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

"Yes, all the PA equipment is included in the quote for the ceilidh itself. If you wish to hire the PA following the ceilidh there is an extra charge of £300. We can fit into most spaces and adapt to the layout of the room.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

"We will always do our best to fulfil any special requests for tunes or songs. If it's not one we already know then we are happy to learn it for FREE!
Musicianship
Genres:
Ceilidh, Christmas, Folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional English folk, Welsh folk
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Event types:
Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service
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