Celtic folk band

The House Devils

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About The House Devils

Four-piece playing and singing Irish traditional music, Bluegrass. Vocals, guitar, flute, harmonica, uilleann pipes, banjo, bodhran.
Celtic folk band
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WHO ARE THE HOUSE DEVILS? MAT WALKLATE Mat Walklate is an accomplished harmonica and flute player who is as much at home playing Irish traditional music as he is the blues. (He won the British Blues Harmonica Championship when he was only twenty-one). As well as being a master of the harmonica, Mat is also a fine singer and uilleann piper. GRACE KELLY Grace is a bastion of the Manchester Irish music community. She is a phenomenal fiddle and whistle player, being an All-Ireland Champion. JIM RICHARDSON Jim is a superb folk guitarist, renowned for his skilful backing of songs and tunes. He is a graduate of the folk music degree course at The Sage. JONNY HULME Jonny is one of the best bluegrass banjo players this country has ever produced and he's also a dab hand at playing Irish traditional music as well. His spirited, soulful picking gives a great lift to the music. LASZLO PALKO Laszlo is a brilliant percussionist , equally adept on bodhran, cajon, congas and a host of other instruments. Drawing on a huge range of influences, from Irish traditional music to Brazilian Samba, he conveys an irresistible drive and energy to everything he plays on! CALLERS: We work with several experienced, professional ceili/ceilidh callers.

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Genres:
Folk, Bluegrass, Ceilidh, Country, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk
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Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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The House Devils' Song list

Dirty Old Town
I'll Tell Me Ma
The Rare Old Mountain Dew
The Irish Rover
Whiskey In The Jar
Step It Out Mary
Black Is The Colour
I Wish I Was Back Home In Derry
The Wild Rover
The Star Of The County Down
I'm A Rover
The Black Velvet Band
Galway Girl
Fulsom Prison Blues
Country Roads
Fisherman's Blues
Ride On
The Galway Shawl
Spancil Hill
Molly Malone
The Leaving Of Liverpool

The House Devils' Prices

Last updated: 2024

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Up to 1 hour£750
Up to 2 hours£875
Up to 3 hours£1125
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4.9 out of 5
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The House Devils' Reviews

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Timothy G
22 days ago
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5 out of 5

The band was booked for a Burns night dinner and dance. The band made good use of Ensor to communicate and we got and of the health and safety information we needed including PAT certification and proof of public liability insurance in good time for the event. The band set up was quick and efficient and they needed little assistance from us. The music was very good and the band got a lot of the guests up and dancing, and taught the guests several types of Ceilidh dance, even though many were reluctant. The band help set the tone for a good evening and the feedback we got was very good. We will book the House Devil’sagain.

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Matt H
29 days ago
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4.5 out of 5

So many great comments about how good you were. Loads of people loved the dancing. Incredible music and great calling. What a shame that the full session couldn't be fitted in following the slight delay. Still, many thanks for helping to make a memorable evening.

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Joanna S
1 month ago
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5 out of 5

Matt and Simon were absolutely brilliant. The calling was exceptional and dealt with a really full dance floor with ease. They arrived early set up quickly and the two sets were wonderfull. It felt like there were much more than 2 people on stage.

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Morwenna P
3 months ago
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5 out of 5

The House Devils were brilliant. Communication before the event was great and everyone at our party had a fantastic time. I would recommend.

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Folkandroots.co.uk
12 years ago

.A classy and well-balanced mix of tunes and songs that boasts accomplished musicianship throughout.

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Mrs. B
7 years ago

A superb band, really made our night!

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