Ceilidh band

Over the Moon

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About Over the Moon

We are the number one Irish Ceilidh Band in the Brighton and area. With violin, Whistle and guitar and caller we give a night to remember!
Ceilidh band
Brighton
Public liability insurance of ÂŁ1,000 million

Over the Moon are your first choice for an action-packed ceilidh event. Our caller is excellent at getting everyone dancing and our high energy instrumental dance tunes are irresistible to dancing feet. Mel on fiddle has been playing Irish dances for 20 years and is an accomplished player. Oli plays the flute and whistle and is highly sought after for gigs. Matt on guitar is a legend in his own lifetime and supplies the driving energy to make this an irresistible dance band. Our caller has 20 years of experience calling for events across the South East, she is in great demand and always gives an exiting, fun filled evening.

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10 gigs
Experienced: 10 bookings through Encore
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Booked for an Encore gig with less than 24 hours’ notice
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This act has been working with Encore for over 6 years
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Musicianship
Genres:
Ceilidh, Traditional Irish folk
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Event types:
New Year's Eve, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party
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Over the Moon's Song list

Set 1:
Circassian Circle - 32 jigs
Kesh / Out On The Ocean / Morrisson’s
G/G/Em
Farmer’s Jig - 32 jig
Skyeman's
Am
Holmfirth Square 8 - 32 reel
Tinker’s Daughter / Cliffs of Moher
D/Am
Heel, Toe Polka - 16 polka (American preferably)
Bill Sullivan’s / Dennis Murphy's / John Ryan’s
A/D/D
Set 2:
Old Swan Gallop - 32 jig
Paddy’s Return Set
D/G/Bm
Boston Tea Party - 32 reel
Cooley’s / George White’s
Em/G
Dashing White Sergeant - own tune
D
Riverside Jig - 32 reel
Maid Behind The Bar / Banshee
D/G-Am
Spares:
Canadian Barn Dance - 16 pipe march/schottisches
Horses Brawl - own tune
Witch’s Reel - 32 jig/reel
Circle Hornpipe - 32 hornpipe
Harvest Home / King of the Fairies
D/Em
Tunes for listening:
Slips
Paddy Burns / Hardiman The Fiddler
G/D
I Have A Wife of my Own / Drops of Brandy
Em / D
Jigs
Blackthorn Stick / Sean Ryan's
G/Am
Calliope House / Cararoe
G/D
Reels
Mountain Dew
Em
Over the Moon
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4.9 out of 5
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Over the Moon's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Will D
10 months ago
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5 out of 5

Just as these guys are called as such, all our wedding guests were over the moon with these guys. They were a tremendous addition to our wedding day playing the right amount of fun, jovial music. Easy to work with and I'd book them again in a heartbeat for any occasion.

MM
Melody M
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

They were fantastic! All of our wedding guests praised them for creating a great atmosphere for our post-ceremony drinks. They were really accommodating to our needs (set times, venue, budget) we had mel on fiddle accompanied by guitar and they sounded brilliant and played lots of familiar little jigs/trad songs. Would highly recommend them a dhope to hear them play again. Thank you 'over the moon'!

Reply from Over the Moon
1 year ago

Hi Melody, so glad we helped with the atmosphere for your wedding reception; thanks for having us!

JR
Joanna R
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

The band were amazing - we had an outside venue and it began to rain - they adapted and got everyone dancing regardless. The caller was hilarious and kept the atmosphere light hearted and kept us all laughing all night long! The dances and instructions were great and easy to understand! It was just brilliant and we had a fantastic time - we will definitely be booking them again for next years event! Thanks so much đź‘Ť

CB
Carolanne B
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

Lovely band, great fun

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From other customers:

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Mary P
4 years ago, for a Birthday party in West Firle
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5 out of 5

I just wanted to say thanks so, so much for the ceilidh at my 50th last month. Everyone agree it was the best night they’ve had in a long time. It was great how the caller got everyone up and dancing - from out youngest family member (aged 4) through to my aunt who is in her 70s. What a treat to have live music and a warm, friendly caller. I think we’ve all just about got our breath back from the dancing (and laughing).

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Jane F
6 years ago, for a Private event in Barcombe Mills Rd
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4 out of 5

Several of us were new to ceilidhs but the combination of fantastic music and rhythm, and enthusiastic calling got us on our feet for the best night. I can’t recommend them enough - they will make your party swing.