Ceilidh band
Monkey See Monkey Do
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About Monkey See Monkey Do
Folk and Ceilidh band available for Weddings and Functions
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Ceilidh band
Southampton
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Monkey See Monkey Do
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Monkey See Monkey Do's Reviews
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25 gigs
Pro: 25 bookings through Encore
6th Anniversary
This act has been working with Encore for over 6 years
Monkey See Monkey Do's Song list
Songs
• Johnny Come Lately
• Little Sister
• Tom Paine's Bones
• John Barelycorn
• 45 Years from Now
• Boys of Bedlam
• Star of the County Down
• Galway Girl
• Trampas Woodbine
• Bee’s Wing
• Folsom Prison Blues
• Dirty Old Town
• Johnny No Legs
• Fat Bottomed Girls
• Sweet Child O’Mine
• The Way I Tend to Be
• Wagon Wheel
• Alexander the Great
• Pound a Week Rise
• Second Best
• Piquer la Baleine
• Like a Hobo
• I Used to Love Her
• Country Life
Tunes
• Superfly
• June Apples
• Da Lounge Bar
• Fractals
• Farewell to Erin
• Hanley’s Tweed
• Last Night’s Fun
• Traveller’s Joy
• Tam Lin
• The Occasional
• The Pleasures of Salisbury
• The Road to Errogie
• MacArthur Road
• Frank's Reel
• The Savage Hornpipe
• Barbara Allen Hornpipe
• The Danish Reel
• Iron Legs
• The Night Out
• The Hangover
• Morpeth Rants
• Spootiskerry
• Catharsis
• The Plane Tree
• Horizonto
• Jiggery Pokerwork
• Gravel Walk
• Musical Priest
• Farewell to Whalley Range
• Shepherd & Shepherdess
• Maiden Lane
• Farewell to Portsmouth
• Donegal Lass
• Bussen
• Out on the Ocean
• Lisnagun Jig
• Drummond Castle
• The Morpeth Rants
• The Hesleyside
• Stool of Repentance
• The Eavesdropper
• The Mooncoin
• Banish Misfortune
Monkey See Monkey Do's Prices
Last updated: 2024
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Packages
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Ceilidh4 musicians
This package includes music as guests are taking their seats for the service, during the signing of the register, and entertainment during a drinks reception immediately afterwards.
The fun continues later in the evening as an additional musician join us and a caller takes your guests through a high-energy and fun ceilidh experience. We are able to offer a disco service using our lights together with a pre-prepared playlist from a phone, free of charge for the first hour and £50 per half hour thereafter.
- 1 x 45 min concert performance before the ceremony
- 1 performance during the signing of the register
- 1 x 45 min concert performance during the drinks reception
- 2 x 45 min ceilidh sets during your evening celebration.
£1600
Add-ons
Disco service (per half hour)
+£50
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
The key to a great ceilidh is that everyone feels involved, and the fun and vibrant energy complements the day's celebrations. Our clients frequently tell us they couldn't resist the urge to get up and dance once the tunes begin!
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
We've performed at a number of venues including
Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
Wimborne Folk Festival
Chester Folk Festival
Larmer Tree Gardens
Rhinefield House Hotel
Lulworth Castle
East Afton Farmhouse
The Bear of Rodborough
and many more... and that's just in 2023!
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
As a band with a strong focus on traditional repertoire, we are steeped in the classics from Bellowhead, Whapweasal and Faustus to Mad Dog McRae. Ceilidh tunes from across the British Isles are the lifeblood of our set, but for the right event we can even slip in a little Johnny Cash or Queen.
Can you perform covers?
We have a range of modern songs we're happy to perform in addition to the traditional Ceilidh music. However, we are not a covers band.
Do you have different line-up options?
Our standard line-up is: fiddle, guitar, clarinet and bodhran + caller (for ceilidhs). However, if you would like a particular instrument, just let us know as we often collaborate with other musicians.
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we are able to provide background music inbetween sets as part of the service. Although we do not offer a DJ service, we are able to offer a disco service using our lights, together with a pre-prepared playlist from a phone, for an additional fee.
How much time do you need to set up?
We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance!
Do you provide a caller?
Yes we do! We have a fantastic caller as part of our Ceilidh band who teaches the dances throughout the evening, in a fun and inclusive way so that everyone can join in. It is always a lot of fun!
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.
Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA) included in your quote?
Yes! We provide all of the equipment that we need to perform and this is included in the quote.
Can you learn song requests before the event?
If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we may be able to do this for you so please do ask.
Musicianship
Genres:
Folk, Ceilidh, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Traditional English folk
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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