Wraggle Taggle

Adored South East ceilidh band Want an award winning band of fun traditional musicians to perform at your wedding or any other event? Contact Wraggle Taggle Ceilidh Band. This band of musicians has performed for Mick Jagger, Zoe Ball, Robert Smith of the Cure, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie and Frank Skinner to name a few. Contact us today for details. A professional, fun Ceilidh band! One of the most popular, versatile, successful and affordable traditional ceilidh bands based in London, Wraggle Taggle Ceilidh Band performs live Irish, Scottish, English and American music, dance and songs throughout South East England. They go out as anything from a duo to a six-piece amplified or acoustic, with or without a caller. Our founder Founded by Mick Bailey (Guitar/vocals) in 1998, the band has many years of success including performances for Mick Jagger, and Robert Smith of The Cure. Celebrities they've performed for include: Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Zoe Ball, Frank Skinner, Clive Anderson, Ian Hislop Stephen Fry, Alan Davis, Dara O'Briain, Sanjeev Bhaskhar, Meera Syal, Aimi MacDonald, Bert Weedon, Jon Snow, and Imelda Staunton. Many years' experience specialising in traditional music in pubs and clubs, and at schools and colleges, festivals, weddings, parties and corporate functions. All the musicians have been performing, touring and recording for many years. Please let me know the date you require traditional entertainment and I will gladly check our availability and pencil the date in our bookings diary. Award winning musicians Carlene Anglim (fiddle), Eugene Teevan (accordion), and Mick O'Connor (tenor banjo) form the "core" of the band performing in various line-ups with bandleader Mick Bailey (guitar/vocals). Other instruments such as, flute, tin-whistle, or percussion may also be added. Speciality instruments such as Irish or Scottish bagpipes or traditional dancers are also available. We are flexible enough as regards personnel, instrumentation and musical style to be able to tailor a band to your specific requirements, and go out as anything from a duo to a six-piece, amplified or acoustic, with or without a caller. All bands are punctual, smart and sober, but still good fun Our most common format for a ceilidh consists of four musicians plus a caller who will teach the dances from scratch - no experience needed! A ceilidh is something really different and ideal for a successful party, as it is a fun way to get families, friends and colleagues to mix and meet and because all age groups become involved. The faster dances are an energetic work out, and we also play in a more relaxed romantic mood. Wraggle Taggle play traditional Irish, Scottish, English and American songs and tunes with innovation, flair and vitality. Musical influences include; The Chieftains; Planxty; The Bothy Band; Altan; Ally Bain; Boys of the Lough; Jimmy Shand; The Pogues; Van Morrison; The Dubliners and Christy Moore and the many talented friends we have met over the years in the vibrant traditional music scene. We are both sensitive to the occasion and responsive to the mood of the audience. If you wish we can concentrate on one particular style e.g. Scottish or Irish throughout the performance. We will bring all necessary instruments and equipment. All we need is a couple of normal 3 pin plug sockets and chairs without arms. I do bring an iPod to provide similar background music in the breaks. I have a wide selection of tracks available. We normally set up half an hour before the performance and pack down as soon as we have finished. I can play iPod from a few minutes after we arrive and while we set up as well as during our breaks. My equipment can also be made available to play iPod before or after the performance for additional fees. To see videos a listen to Wraggle Taggle in action now please see elsewhere our Encore profile Clients include Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall, Robert Smith of The Cure, Guy Ritchie, Jackie Clune, The Baroness McDonagh and Sheila McDonagh MP, National Theatre, National Youth Orchestra, London Irish RFC and British Airways. Celebrities we've performed for include: Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Zoe Ball, Frank Skinner, Clive Anderson, Ian Hislop, Stephen Fry, Alan Davis, Dara O'Briain, Sanjeev Bhaskhar, Meera Syal, Aimi MacDonald, Bert Weedon, Jon Snow, Imelda Staunton Venues include Return to Camden Town Festival, London NW1 , Blenheim Palace, The National Liberal Club The Royal Festival Hall, Pinewood Studios, Grosvenor Square Hotel and HM Treasury TV appearences "Next" on Live TV, "Feilte" on TG4 End of shoot parties: "Poirot" & "The Bill" Film appearences "66" with Helena Bonham Carter and Catherine Tate Resident Musicians The Clayton Crown Hotel, London NW2 I look forward to hearing from you. Best Wishes Mick Bailey (Bandleader) Wraggle Taggle Wraggle Taggle Biographies Core band members Carlene Anglim a fabulous fiddle player who won the BBC young folk musician of the year and went on to earn many awards and accolades including performing at Cambridge Folk festival. Eugene Teevan Accordion is a talented accordion player from Luton. He competed in Fleadhs all over Britain and Ireland and was All-Ireland Champion in 1982 and 1986 and is now a qualified music teacher. Mick Bailey Guitar, Vocals, is the founder and lynch-pin of the band which he put together following many successful years organising sessions and gigs in and around his home in North London. Mick O'Connor Tenor Banjo, was invited to meet Irish President Mary McAleese at a special reception for traditional Irish musicians on 21st April 2004 Callers (If you need one) Margaret Morrin is a real traditional dancing enthusiast. If she isn't teaching traditional dance or calling for a ceilidh she will be out dancing with her husband John. Margaret teaches Irish set dancing at Harringay Irish Centre in London. Mary Panton Caller, Mary is a rare combination of expert country dance caller and crowd psychologist. Her knowledge of dance steps from the UK and beyond is based on decades of professional involvement and a true passion for her art. Other People A suitably talented deputy will be substituted if any of the main band members aren't available, (e.g. because of other commitments). Wraggle Taggle fans say "Excellent Band for a Wedding or Celebration! "Wraggle Taggle played at our wedding reception last weekend. (27th October 2018 Saturday, Garden Court, Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0SD) From first contact they been professional, organised and punctual. Our guests really enjoyed the music and the ceilidh set dancing that was led by a dance caller, who got everyone up dancing, including the children present who loved it. We all had such great fun! We've had lots of compliments from the guests! The band played to a very high standard and we really enjoyed the authentic irish music. We would highly recommend you to others for all occasions!" Mary and Jonathan Bullock 2nd November 2018 "You made the event very special for everyone" "Hi Mick Jonathan and I wanted to thank you and the band for playing at our wedding reception. (27th October 2018 Saturday, Garden Court, Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0SD) Everyone loved the music and the set dancing! you did a great job at getting everyone up dancing and involving all the children too- they loved it! You made the event very special for everyone. Thank you for playing the "Rose of Kilkenny" to remind me of home! We had lots of compliments from our guests about your music and the ceili.We will highly recommend you to others. Thank you for everything. Best Wishes" Mary and Jonathan Bullock 2nd November 2018 "A fantastic evening!" "Hi Mick, Thank you so much to all of Wraggle Taggle for making my birthday a fantastic evening! (15th September 2018 Saturday The Plough Inn, 10 Tentelow Lane Norwood Green Middlesex UB2 4LG) I’ve had a few people ask for your details for various weddings/birthdays etc coming up! Best wishes" Michaela Croker 4th October 2018 "The perfect musicians" "Wraggle Taggle turned out to be the perfect musicians for my dad's memorial celebration (29th September 2018 (duo) Saturday The Duke William, 25 Coventry Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1EP). They were professional and friendly and incorporated specially requested songs into their routine. Myself and my family were very happy both with their performance and as individuals. We would definitely recommend them to anyone!!!" Deirdre Fowkes-O'Dea 30th September 2018 "Fantastic performance" "The two gentlemam from Wraggle Taggle did a fantastic performance and it was perfect for the celebration of my dads life (29th September 2018 (duo) Saturday The Duke William, 25 Coventry Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1EP), my dad would have loved it. Thank you so much. The music was great" Erin Cartwright (nee O'Dea) 30th September 2018 "What a great time they had" "We just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to you and your band for playing at our party on Saturday (22nd September 2018 , Frinton Lawn & Tennis Club 36 Holland Road, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex, CO13 9ES). So many of our guests commented on what a great time they had and thoroughly enjoyed the music and dancing. Hope you had a good journey home and thank you once again!" Julie & Martyn Hunt26th Sept 2018 "Professional and polished ceildh band" "Wraggle Taggle performed at a party to celebrate our wedding in South London. (8th September 2018 Saturday Stanley Halls, 12 South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AB) In the lead-up to the party they were very organised and professional to deal with. On the day, they arrived in good time and put-on a great performance. Their caller was very experienced, easily able to coach the group through all of the dances; including young, elderly and those with no experience of similar dancing. Highly recommended" Caitlin Douglas & Richard Mundy 9th Sept 2018 "Cracking band" "Thanks again for Saturday night (1st July 2018 The Rooks Nest, 73 Dalling Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 0JD) – you guys are great! Cracking band. Everyone loved them - they know what to play and when to play it!. Cheers" Luke Callaghan 25th July 2018 "All our guests thoroughly enjoyed it" "Hi Mick, Thank you so much for playing at our wedding at The Dreys last Sunday (15th July 2018 Sunday The Dreys, Rumstead Lane, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7QL). We had a fantastic time, and all our guests thoroughly enjoyed it. Your caller (I've forgotten her name) was super patient and clear and you were all very effective at encouraging everyone to fill the dance floor. Apparently the venue owners had never had a ceilidh before but now thinks they're fantastic. I'm not quite sure how a venue like that has never had a ceilidh before, but hopefully there'll be many more there in the future! Is there anywhere you would like me to post a review online? Or you can take comments from this email if you like. Thanks again" Joanna Bradley and Emily Lee 22nd Jul 2018 "Would definitely recommend" "Excellent. Mick and the band were everything we expected and more (23rd June 2018 Saturday Mayflower Place, Tudor Way, Hertford, SG14 2DL). Easy to work with, professional and, more than anything, flexible. Loved their version of The Bare Necessities that we requested! Would definitely recommend" Forbes Mutch 15th July 2018 "Thank you for playing so wonderfully and keeping us on our toes!" "To our Wraggle Taggle friends, Thank you for playing so wonderfully and keeping us on our toes! (22nd June 2018 Friday Sisters of Nazareth, Nazareth House, 169-175 Hammersmith Road, London W6 8DB) The evening was enjoyed by all. Wishing you every joy and blessing on future events" Sister Rose Hoye 22nd Jun 2018 "I enjoyed your playing enormously, as did our guests" "Thank you for your music on Saturday (2nd June 2018 St John's Tavern, 91 Junction Rd, London N19 5QU). I enjoyed your playing enormously, as did our guests. It’s a shame that the timings didn’t quite work out, but I suppose neither of us are surprised by that!" Paul Zinger 4th Jun 2018 "So mellow, and melodious" "Thank you so much for coming and livening up my dad's wake: he would have loved it. (1st June 2018 Friday The Troubadour, 263-267 Old Brompton Rd, Earls Court, London SW5 9JA) I loved the band; they were so mellow, and melodious" Billie Jeyes 4th Jun 2018 "Everyone loved it" "Dear Mick Thank you and your band members for your fantastic playing at my party on Saturday (5th May 2018 Saturday Collingbourne Road, Shepherds Bush, London, W12). Everyone loved it. If anyone I know wants a Ceili band I’ll have no hesitation in recommending you and certainly if I want Irish music at a party again I’ll be in touch. Kind regards" Derrick Wright 7th May 2018 "Everyone was delighted with the band" "Thank you very much for braving the bad weather to play for us (17th March 2018 Saturday Old Dean Bowling Club, Wimbledon rd, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4AY). Everyone was delighted with the band. I will definitely keep your details for another time" Lisa Kavanagh 18th Mar 2018 "Amazing music and atmosphere" "Thank you so much for a super evening!!! (10th March 2018 Saturday, Black Notley Social Club, Recreation Hall, John Ray Gardens, Black Notley, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8NE) Amazing music and atmosphere. We all had a fab time!" Vikki Hayden 12th Mar 2018 "We hope to do another Ceilidh with you soon!" "Sorry it’s taken me a while to do this (time just ran away!)…Thank you so much to you and the rest of the band for dancing us through our Winter Ceilidh(16th February 2018 Friday The Electric Theatre Guildford, Onslow St, Guildford, GU1 4SZ). We’ve had so much positive feedback and it was great that Wraggle Taggle could all share the evening with us.We hope to do another Ceilidh with you soon! Many thanks" Natalie Stafford-Williams On behalf of The Emmaus Rd Events Team 2nd Mar 2018 "We would not have managed without you!" "Belated thank you but most sincerely all the same! Thank you so much for your support with the Burns' Supper and Ceilidh evening held at St James's Church Hall (Kidbrooke Park Road, Blackheath SE3 0DU) on Saturday 20 January 2018. We are so very grateful for your generosity and time given. The overall sum raised for the charity, the A-T Society, was £1139 which is a fantastic amount for them. Well done! We would not have managed without you! With best wishes and thanks again" Sue Heath 22nd Feb 2018 "Everyone really enjoyed the Ceilidh" "Dear Mick Thank you so much for Sat night(27th January 2018 Saturday Sutton Green Golf Club, New Lane, Sutton Green, Nr Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7QF). Everyone really enjoyed the Ceilidh, your playing and the dancing were great. Many thanks and we’ll keep you in mind for future events. Regards" Ellis Welland, Lady Captain, Sutton Green Golf Club 29th Jan 2018