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Red Madog

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About Red Madog

A unique combination of instruments, traditional melodies, original songs and cover versions to deliver our own brand of ‘folk-fusion’.
Acoustic band
Ludlow
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Red Madog are a band which could be categorised as 'folk-fusion'. Reaching for a combination of ethnic instruments such as the Cretan Laouto, which results in creative instrumental textures, rhythms and songs that weave their individual stories Red Madog also have experience in playing an array of live music venues, weddings, private parties and corporate events, where a diverse mix of classic covers and energetic traditional folk reels are provided.

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This act has been working with Encore for over 4 years
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Genres:
Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Folk, Acoustic, Originals
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Event types:
Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Red Madog's Song list

Covers Material:
- The Black Velvet Band by The Dubliners
- If I Should Fall from Grace with God by The Pogues
- Wild Rover by The Dubliners
- I Will Wait by Mumford & Sons
- Galway Girl by Ed Sheeran
- Mr Brightside by The Killers
- Wagon Wheel by Old Crow Medicine Show
- Ooh La La by The Faces
- Just Like Heaven by The Cure
- You 'Aint Goin' Nowhere by Bob Dylan
- Thunder Road by Bruce Springsteen
- Whiskey In The Jar by The Dubliners
- Dirty Old Town by The Pogues
- Here Comes The Sun by The Beatles
- People Are Strange by The Doors
- Sloop John B by The Beach Boys
- Maggie May by Rod Stewart
- Hey Joe by Jimi Hendrix
- House Of The Rising Sun by The Animals
- Knowing Me, Knowing You by ABBA
- Take It Easy by The Eagles
- Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison
- Sunny Afternoon by The Kinks
- Heart Of Gold by Neil Young
- Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys
- Ring Of Fire by Johnny Cash
- Country Roads by John Denver
- Stand By Me by Ben E. King
- Astral Weeks by Van Morrison
- Sweet Child O' Mine by Guns N' Roses
- The Weight by The Band
- All Along The Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix
- Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Little Wing by Jimi Hendrix
Traditional Folk Reels:
- Orange Blossom Special
- Morrison's Jig
- Cock Of The North
- Athol Highlanders
- Blackberry Blossom
- Murky Murzurka
- Josephine's Waltz
Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line-up is as follows: Full 4 piece band lineup of Vocals, Guitar, Bouzouki, Violin, Mandolin, Bass and Drums. We also have a duo option available.

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 actually offer this service for free. We can provide the playlist or we can plug in any phone/mp3 player into our system.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 2 to 2.5 hours before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance!

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 & lighting) included in your quote?

Our PA and lighting system are included in your 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 are happy to do this for you. There is an additional fee for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.
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Red Madog's Reviews

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Anne B
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FANTASTIC! Couldn't ask for more

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Clare B
2 years ago, for a Wedding in Manchester
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5 out of 5

I spent many hours looking at different live bands/artists as I was very keen to have live music at our wedding. We witnessed Red Madog perform at a wedding several months prior to our own wedding and we immediately felt like we had found exactly what we were after: extremely talented musicians, beautiful singers and lively music which guaranteed that people would just get up, dance and enjoy themselves. We made an enquiry and Jack (the lead vocalist and musician) got back to us straight away to tell us that the band would be available for our wedding day. The price quoted was extremely reasonable. Weddings are stressful but once Red Madog were on board, we genuinely felt like we could leave the music entirely in their hands and trust them to ensure all was sorted. They were extremely organised from the outset and clearly place high importance on preparation. They arrived early and set up themselves prior to our guests arriving. Jack asked about a preference for our first dance and we requested that the band to perform "You Belong to Me" (Jo Stafford). Quite frankly, we will remember their breathtakingly beautiful interpretation of "You Belong to Me" for the rest of our lives. After our first dance they performed two sets and had our guests up and dancing immediately! Their blend of traditional folk music and popular classics made everyone smile and want to get up on their feet. I lost count of the number of guests who told us how amazing the music was but they didn't need to tell me because it was very clear how much our guests were enjoying themselves on the evening. They are able to perform such a varied range of pieces/songs, some of which comprised their own music (which was particularly special). We felt really privileged to have this group of supremely talented musicians and vocalists performing at our wedding. We would recommend them without hesitation to anyone who wants excellent quality music that doesn't follow the usual wedding repertoire. And on top of all this, Red Madog is comprised of just very lovely people. We very much look forward to watching you again at a gig. Thank you so much for making our wedding so special.

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Alex C
2 years ago, for a Wedding in Belfast
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When we approached Red Madog about playing our wedding, Jack was friendly and professional, and clearly explained what was possible and what different options were available. After deciding to book, everything was easy. They had all the sound equipment arranged and they were there in very good time on the day to setup – which helped put us at ease with so much else going on! After discussing what flavour of music we were after, they put together a really nice set list, including some all-time favourites of ours. Red Madog even learnt a song that I had long wanted for my first dance, which was incredibly special. Our wedding was during covid times, so we didn't plan for any dancing. Nevertheless, our guests had a great time listening as we had hoped, but when Red Madog played whiskey in the jar at the end, the energy just went through the roof, and everyone couldn’t help themselves and rushed up for a dance – it was amazing and one of our favourite parts of the day! Red Madog played great songs, but with an original twist that made them special. They are not an off-the-shelf wedding band, and so many of our guests said how much they loved the music and how much fun they had. Highly recommended!!

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