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About Tripping Upstairs

We are a highly skilled traditional Irish/ Celtic band based in SE England featuring uilleann pipes, fiddle, guitar, mandolin and vocals.

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Celtic folk band

Shoreham-by-Sea

Public liability insurance of £2 million

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Tripping Upstairs are an accomplished traditional Irish band based in the South East of England. Will is a highly rated Uilleann piper as well as playing mandolin and whistles.Sue on fiddle and backing vocals is also a respected piano and fiddle teacher. We have 2 main singer guitarists whom are in high demand; Una originally from Belfast and Josie from Waterford. We perform regularly as a band in Irish sessions and venues throughout the South East and occasionally further afield.

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Musicianship

Genres:

Folk, Traditional Irish folk

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Types:

Celtic folk band, Folk band

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Event types:

Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Birthday party

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Song list

Ae fond Kiss

Auld triangle

Banks of the Roses

Black is the Colour

Blacksmith

Brown eye'd girl

Croppy boy

Dirty Old Town

Down by the Glenside

Fairytale of NY

Finnegan's Wake

First time ever I saw your Face

Foggy Dew

Follow me up to Carlow

Franklin

Galway Girl

Going back to Harlem

Good ship Kangaroo

I Know My Love

I'll tell My Ma

Irish heartbeat

Jock O' Hazledean

Joe Hill

Johnny I hardly knew Ya

Kelvin's Purling Stream

Lads o' the Fair

Long Black Veil

Love is Easin' (morning dew)

Month of January

My Johnny was a Shoemaker

My Lagan Love

Never be the sun

Paper wings

Parting glass

Patriot Game

Peggy Gordon

Poncho and Lefty

Raggle Taggle Gypsy

Raglan Road

Rambling Siuler

Ride On

Sally Brown

She moved through the fair

Slieve Gallon Braes

Snows they melt

Some Say the Devil is Dead

South Australia

Star of the County Down

Streets of Derry

To Althea from Prison

Trust in Drink

Wake up Darlin' Corrie

Water is Wide

West Coast of Clare

Whisky in the Jar

Who knows where the Time Goes

Will You Go Lassie Go

You Rambling Boys of Pleasure

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes, Our main line-up is Uilleann Pipes/ mandolin/whistles, Fiddle, Guitar and vocals. We can also perform as a duo with Uilleann pipes and fiddle. Our singer/ guitarists also perform solo as does Will on pipes.

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?

Of course!!

How much time do you need to set up?

30-45 mins.

Can you roam around while you perform?

No, Will has to be seated to play the Uilleann Pipes.

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

Of course and any you would like in the trad vein we will be pleased to try to accommodate your requests.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

We can provide a PA on request for an additional fee.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes of course. Will always try to accommodate requests.

Prices

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

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Tripping Upstairs

5 out of 5

3 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Reviews

5 out of 5

I hired Tripping Upstairs for my wedding, my partner is Irish, and we brought them in as a surprise to finish up the night. Overall, they were excellent, they sounded great live and were an absolute hit with both the Irish guests and our international guests. Out of the whole wedding, Tripping Upstairs were the best part, they got the party going and created a fantastic atmosphere which finished the night on a high. I mainly dealt with Will in the lead-up, he was very responsive and great to work back and forth with on the setup/song list. I honestly couldn’t recommend them enough; they would be a great addition to any event! Thanks to all 3 of you for making it an evening to remember :).

Reply from Tripping Upstairs

8 months ago

Fantastic! We loved it and so pleased to be a part of your wedding celebrations. Have a fantastic life together.

5 out of 5

Will was absolutely fantastic at our wedding day, he even made sure to come to our wedding rehearsal the evening before to be sure he knew exactly what we wanted him to play and when. Highly recommend!

Reply from Tripping Upstairs

1 year ago

Thanks Siobhan. Much appreciated.

5 out of 5

Tripping Upstairs played for our wedding and it was fantastic!! Uilleann pipes. fiddle and amazing vocals from Josie. Guests were entranced. 5 stars!

Tripping Upstairs played at the Bridge in 2016 and brought the house down with their beautiful renditions of Irish songs and tunes. Superb professionalism!. Thanks so much.