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Sir Dancelot Ceilidh Band

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About Sir Dancelot Ceilidh Band

Mid Wales's foremost exponents of traditional dance music, much in demand for ceilidhs/twmpathau/barndances in Wales and The Borders.
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Llanidloes
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Great folk dance rhythms from the British Isles and beyond. 4-5 piece Ceilidh Band plus caller Far and away the best exponents of traditional dance music for miles around and leagues beneath. Amiable and fun, catering for all dancing abilities. Sir Dancelot comprises: Graham Brand (concertina, cittern) David Cornelius Eger (fiddle, whistles, mandolin) Peter Timmins (fiddle, cornet) Matt Watson (guitar, whistles, jews harp) Richard Osborne (guitar) Diana Poole (caller) Based in Llanidloes, among the beautiful hills of Mid Wales, Sir Dancelot was formed in 2006 out of a selection of the finest musicians from the local folk scene, each of us having had our own individual journey through folk music before coming together as a band. Since then, we have played for countless ceilidhs, both private and public, throughout Wales, the Borders and Midlands. With English and Welsh tunes at the core, our varied repertoire spans Europe and North America, enabling us to accompany dances from the liveliest jigs, reels and polkas to stately bourrées, waltzes and an dros - and even the occasional East European circle dance. Working with our highly experienced caller, we can tailor our set to your needs, with an emphasis on Welsh dances and tunes if requested. We are also happy to provide music for non-dance events. Happy dancing!

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Sir Dancelot Ceilidh Band's Reviews

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Alice E
3 years ago, for a Birthday party in Trefeglwys
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Sir Dancelot ran a fantastic ceilidh for my 40th birthday party. Even the people who vowed they weren't going to dance were soon on their feet! Thoroughly recommend booking them for a fab evening of fun and frolics!

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Anne-Marie P
7 years ago, for a Birthday party in Berriew
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5 out of 5

We were greatly impressed with Sir Dancelot’s musicianship and professionalism when we booked them in 2016. They led a wonderful ceilidh and other musicians in the room at the time remarked on just how wonderful they were! We hope we might be able to work with them again in the future.

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Sir Dancelot Ceilidh Band's Song list

Jigs:
Cock of the North
Wi' a Hundred Pipers
The New Rigged Ship
Oyster Girl
The Matelot
Scattery Island
Mynydd yr Heliwr
Moll in the Wood
The Moon and Seven Stars
The Fiery Clockface
Merrily Kissed the Quaker
Dingle Regatta
Marchogion yr Wyddfa
Chwi Fechgyn Glân Ffri
Fulligan's Jig
Reels/Polkas:
The Morpeth Rant
The Fairy Dance
Ty Coch Caerdydd
Dwr Glân
Staten Island
My Love is But a Lassie
Pant Corlan yr Oen
Môn
Pwt ar y Bys
Ffidl Ffadl
Lads a-Bunchum
Young Collins
Salmon Tails Up the Water
La Bastringue
Jenny Lind
Uncle Bernard's
The Dorset Four-hand Reel
The Dashing White Sergeant
The Rattlin' Bog
Hornpipes/Hop-steps:
The Devil's Dead
Cronin's Hornpipe
The Dorsteshire Hornpipe
The Keel Row
The Manchester Hornpipe
George Green's College Hornpipe
Bacca Pipes
Winster Gallop
Gadaffi's Gallop
Soldier's Joy
The Rochdale Coconut Dance
Marches:
Ffaniglen (Ymdaith Gwyr Dyfnaint)
Ieuan y Telynor Dall
Scotland the Brave
The Helston Furry Dance
La Moresca
Waltzes:
Elsie's Waltz
Michael Turner's Waltz
Josefin's Doppvals
The Orange in Bloom
Midnight on the Water
Bwlch Llanberis
Charlotte Russe
American Old-Time Tunes:
Shove the Pig's Foot a Little Further Into the Fire
Old Joe Clark
Mr. Turner's Academy Cotillion
Other:
Branle du Chien
An Dro
Si Bheag, Si Mhór
Out on the Ocean
Princess Royal
Shepherd's Hey

Sir Dancelot Ceilidh Band's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

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Up to 1 hour£1000
Up to 2 hours£1125
Up to 3 hours£1250
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Genres:
Ceilidh, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Folk, Welsh folk
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Wedding, Private event, Burns night, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party, Corporate event, Charity event
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