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About Terry

Solo Celtic Mandolin. Lively tunes from Ireland, Scotland and around the British Isles. Ideal for wedding receptions and many other events.

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Mandolin

Stowmarket

Public liability insurance of £10 million

I have played in an Irish duo for many years as well as with a busy and long established Norfolk based ceilidh or barn dance band. I'm a true "mandoholic" and I love to play whenever I can. So performing solo with just my own recorded backing tracks, drones and percussion gives me more opportunities to play at all sorts of different events that wouldn't otherwise be possible.

Terry

5 out of 5

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Professionalism

5.0

Communication

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Punctuality

5.0

Terry's Reviews

5 out of 5

I honestly cannot recommend Terry enough. He brought such exquisite tunes and vibes to my 30th birthday party in London. The #1 feedback I’ve received was “wow, your musician was epic”. On top of that, Terry was highly professional incredibly personable. I will 100% book him again for my next event!

5 out of 5

Terry was brilliant. His music brought a very special atmosphere to our event and he was so friendly and professional.

Reply from Terry

1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated.

We all just want to say a MASSIVE thank you to Terry for the wonderful music he performed at my fathers wake. He was everything we required, bang on time, very attentive towards the needs of the night and everyone commented at just how great a player he was. A true professional and would recommend to anyone for any occasion. So thank you once again. 5⭐

"I would just like to thank you for playing at my fathers birthday party. You made the party very special and everyone enjoyed the music. Thank you for listening to what we wanted and providing exactly that. I would recommend you wholeheartedly. Thanks again"

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Terry's Song list

I have a repertoire of hundreds of Irish and Scottish Tunes

Jigs

Reels

Polkas

Aires

Waltzes

Hornpipes

Favourite and most popular tunes include:-

Athol Highlanders

Connaught Man's Rambles

Haste To The Wedding

Road To Rio

The Barrowburn

Trip To Cullenstown

Ballydesmond Polka No1

Cornish Quickstep

Dick Gossip's Reel

Toss The Feathers

Drowsy Maggie

Ballydesmond Polka No2

The Lilting Banshee

Paddy Fahey's 1

My Darling's Asleep

The Donegal Lass

Tatter Jack Walsh

Girl In The Big House

Born For Sport

Donnybrook Fair

Union Steet Session

Dusty Windowsills

Ballydesmond Polka 3

The Banshee

McMahons Reel

The Old Copperplate

Saddle The Pony

Maid I'll Ne'r Forget

Mucking of Geordies Byre

Silver Spear

Rakes of Kildare

Callum's Road

Father O'Flynn

St Annes Reel

The Lounge Bar

Sweet Child Of Mine

Sweetness of Mary

All Around The World

Cooley's Reel

Mad Behind The Bar

The Merry Blacksmith

Bucks of Oranmore

Sligo Maid

Farewell To Erin

Bottom Of The Punchbowl

Whisky Before Breakfast

Star of Munster

Maggie's Pancakes

Humours of Glendart

The Wedding Reel

Trip To Durrow

Dusty Windowsills

Boys Of The Town

Humours of Ballymote

The Otter's Holt

Flatwater Fran

Liverpool Hornpipe

Paddy Fahey's 3

Over The Moor To Maggie

Jackie Coleman's

The Orphan

Garret Barry's

Sailor's Bonnet

Sliabh Russel's

Banish Misfortune

The Hut On Staffin Island

Sportsman's Hornpipe

Lark In The Morning

Swinging On The Gate

Tom Billy's

Sunnyside Jig

Tripping Upstairs

Cooley's Reel

Emmet's Hedgehog

The Easy Club Reel

Donnybrook Fair

Paddy Fahey 2

Smash The Windows

The Lilting Banshee

Off to California

Harvest Home

Boys Of Bluehill

Road To Banff

Shandon Bells

Jimmy Wards

100 Pipers

Mucking of Geordies Byre

The Famous Baravan

Last Tango In Harris

Egan's Polka

Shoe The Donkey

Britches Full Of Stitches

Finnish Polka

Paddy Fahey's 3

Speed The Plough(English)

Speed The Plough(Irish)

Silver Spire

Silver Spear

Wind That Shakes The Barley

The Sound Of Sleat

Spootiskerry

Willafjord

Sleep Sound In Da Morning

Flowers Of Edinburgh

Cooley's Reel

The Morpeth Rant

The Handsome Young Maid

The Monks Jig

The Smiling Bride

Tom Billy's

Sunnyside Jig

Rambling Pitchfork

Boyne Hunt

Man Of The House

Tommy Peoples

Padraig O'Keefes

Denis Murphy's Slide

Going To The Well For Water

Star Above The Garter

Swallowtail Jig

Morrison's

Caliope House

Lord Seaforth

Maries Wedding

Salmon Tails Up The Water

Rolling In The Ryegrass

Castle Kelly

The Sailors Bonnet

The Green Mountain

Virginia Reel

Shove another Pig's Foot Closer To The Fire

Old Joe Clarke

Waiting For The Federals

Arkansas Traveller

Whisky Before Breakfast

Humours of Glendart

The Haunted House

La Russe

Bonny Kate

Si Beag Si Mhor

Ashokan Farewell

Staten Island

Soldiers Joy

Sprit of the Dance

The Fiery Clockface

Terry's Prices

Last updated: 2026

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

Duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£200
Up to 1 hour	£200
Up to 2 hours	£225
Up to 3 hours	£275

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My music is uplifting for all sorts of events from pop up performances at festivals to craft fairs and country shows. I can provide background or foreground music to add atmosphere to events from wakes to wedding receptions, banquets, corporate or pub themed events

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Various wakes, private functions, Hadleigh Show, Lavenham Spring Crafts, Strumpshaw Tree Fair, Sandringham Flower Show, Burghley Country Show, Creake Abbey, Rural Pastimes at Euston Park, Weald Country Show, Purleigh Country Show, Mid Suffolk Light Railway, St Peters Cultural Venue Sudbury, Hadleigh Town Hall/Guildhall and Trentham Gardens in Staffordshire

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Simon Mayor, Dave Barker, Andy Irvine, Donal Lunny, George Butterworth, Sierra Hull, Bill Monroe, Nic Zuppardi and a host of talented Irish and Scottish session musicians

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Shows at Burghley House and Sandringham Estate rate highly but closely followed by gigs at Hadleigh Show in Suffolk, Creake Abbey in Norfolk, Weald Country Show in Essex and Trentham Gardens in Staffordshire.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I always try my 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 me know

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes no problem. I have a playlist of popular Irish and Scottish music which is in keeping with the music I play.

How much time do you need to set up?

30 minutes is enough but a bit longer if access or parking is an issue.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

My set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works for each event. However, I'm very happy to chat and make sure we find what works for your event.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

I bring everything I need from minimal equipment when playing totally acoustically to a suitable PA for larger or more noisy events.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

I have a very comprehensive repertoire of Irish and Scottish tunes to choose from but I'm happy to discuss anything you may wish to add if it is key to the success of the event.

Musicianship

Genres:

Traditional Irish folk, Folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Easy listening, Scottish music, Ceilidh, Traditional English folk, Light music, Acoustic, Vintage, Polka

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Instruments:

Mandolin, Melodeon

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Event types:

Private event, Funeral / Memorial service, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Cruise, Wedding proposal, Birthday party, Recording session

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Other skills:

Audio engineer, Sound technician, Accompanist, Instrumental teaching

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