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Slow Motion Suicide

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About Shanks' Pony

A popular folk group, we perform a mix of Popular folk, Irish classic and modern, and original songs

Function band

Mansfield

Public liability insurance of £10 million

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With the addition of a double bass player, Shanks' Pony, the popular Festival and pub band are now a 4 piece. They play a mix of original material and popular party covers. Paul, on Guitar and vocals has a rich history of fronting a variety of popular bands, and his unique singing style and his original material make him a popular choice for festivals "Big Bob" on Cajon is one of the best players out there. His command of the beat, and the way he can manipulate his instrument to provide the sounds of almost a full drum set, have him playing with a number of bands. Rob, on Fiddle, also has a range of styles, playing solo, and with a number of Irish and Folk bands, as well as classical music with a local orchestra. Pete has joined us on double bass. A talented player, we share him with 3 other bands.

Shanks' Pony's Reviews

After seeing you perform at Ey Up Mi Duc Festival, we just had to have you for our office party. We were not disappointed as you did an amazing job"

We were thrilled with your choice of music. You made the party really lively. Thanks again.

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8th Anniversary

This act has been working with Encore for over 8 years

Shanks' Pony's Song list

15 Years

And it Stoned Me

Because I Love You

Beggars Bush

Brown Eyed Girl

Buskers Jig/Poachers Moon – Shank’s Pony

Cruising in Sanity – Shank’s Pony

Delilah

Dirty Old Town

Down in the Tubestation

Drowsy Maggie/Blarney Pilgrim

Everyday

Far From Home

Fields of Athenry

Final Breath – Shank’s Pony

Fisherman’s Blues

Galway Girl

Get it On

Half the World Away

Haste to the Wedding (Jig)

High St Sellout – Shank’s Pony

I Useta Love Her

I’ll tell Mi Ma

If I Ever Leave This World Alive

Irish Rover

John Ryan’s Polka

Moshpit Waltz – Shank’s Pony

Neva Kissed a Girl – Shank’s Pony

Raggle Taggle Gypsey

Rollercoaster – Shank’s Pony

Rotherham’s Lament – Shank’s Pony

Rover ‘O Joe

Sally Mclenanne

Spancil Hill

Special Brew – Shank’s Pony

Star of the County Down

Streams Of Whiskey

Valerie

Whiskey in the Jar

Wild as She Grows – Shank’s Pony

Wild Rover

Wind that Shakes the Barley (Reel)

Shanks' Pony's Prices

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Duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£480
Up to 2 hours	£480
Up to 3 hours	£530

Musicianship

Genres:

Folk, Folk rock, Irish rock, Pop, Traditional Irish folk

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Types:

Function band, Festival band, Acoustic band, Cover band, Folk-rock band, Original artist, Pop band, Wedding band, Party band, Acoustic trio

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Event types:

Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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