Ceilidh band

Plump Hill Band

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About Plump Hill Band

The Plump Hill Barn Dance and Ceilidh Band offers you over twenty five years' experience of playing for social occasions of all kinds.
Ceilidh band
Gloucester
Public liability insurance of £10 million

We play for weddings, anniversaries, Burns nights, parties, local celebrations, school events, conferences, and much more. We are as content in a village hall as in a large specialist venue. Oh, and the band’s name celebrates an old settlement in the Forest of Dean, not the (mostly) svelte shapes of the band! We come from a variety of musical backgrounds - blues and jazz, folk, rock, piano and violin, choral - which means that our music is not confined to a single type. We draw from the British Isles, America and Europe and we respect and enjoy the tradition which underpins ceilidh, but we like to range beyond. For example, we love old favourites like The Dashing White Sergeant, but listen carefully and you may hear a bit of Rossini, something from the music halls, and even Lonnie Donegan. Our instruments include guitars, melodeon, accordion, whistle, Celtic harp, bodhran and occasional tuba, all held together by the strong rhythm of the electric bass guitar. Our sound is amplified, but by using high-quality equipment we can make sure that we do not deafen you. Let us know if you have a special request for a tune or a song and we will do our best for you. We can sing between dances if you decide that this will suit the occasion. If you'd like to book us, have any questions, or want to get in touch for any other reason, we'd love to hear from you! The Band: Andy - Caller for the dancing Rob - Harp, accordion, bouzouki, vocals Chris - Electric and acoustic bass Alan - Rhythm guitar John - Whistles and bodhran

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Mary E
1 year ago, for a Wedding in United Kingdom
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5 out of 5

We loved having the Plump Hill Band at our wedding, it was very family and child friendly and got everyone on the dance floor. Our nieces were still 'roaring' the following morning! Thank you so much!

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Tom
1 year ago, for a Wedding in United Kingdom
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5 out of 5

Thank you all so much for the entertainment and warmth you brought to out wedding blessing on the 15th June at Abbey Gardens. It really was a fantastic end to a magical day. It was so lovely to see our friends and family dancing together with such genuine joy and happiness. Your music really did bring everyone together of all age groups and all our guests just loved it! Thanks you for a day we will never forget! Best wishes. Tom & Asako

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Plump Hill Band's Song list

Harper’s Frolic
Bonny Kate
Bear Dance
Kerry Polkas
The Murrow
Tarantella
Liberty Bodice
Grandad’s
Over the Waterfall
My Love she’s But a Lassie
Atholl Highlanders
Navvy on the line
Boys from Blue Hill
Walter Bulwer’s II
Walter Bulwer’s I
Cock of the North
A Hundred Pipers
Rakes of Mallow
Rattling Bog
Tanner man
Horses’ Bransle
Scan Tester’s II
Scan Tester’s I
Nutting girl
LNB Polka
The Riverfield Waltz
Michael Turner’s Waltz
Oyster Girl
New-rigged Ship
Rogue’s March
Captain Leno
Campbell’s Farewell to Red Gap
Lark in the Morning
Nyth y Gog (Cuckoo’s Nest)
Swedish Masquerade
Dorset Four Hand
Threes around Three
Irish Washerwoman
Hullichan
Plane Tree and Jump at the Sun
Morgan Rattler
Dingle Regatta and Paddy Carey’s
Steam Boat and Califorinia
Scotland the Brave
Men of Harlech
Willow Way and One for Dan
Gallopede
Shebag and Shemore

Plump Hill Band's Prices

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

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Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£437.50
Up to 2 hours£437.50
Up to 3 hours£437.50
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Genres:
Folk, Ceilidh, Traditional English folk
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Corporate event, Charity event, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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