Wraggle Taggle

Adored South East ceilidh band Wraggle Taggle Ceilidh Band have 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 "Wraggle Taggle were great and very professional." John Magee 10th November 2019 "The musicians were fantastic" Eileen Kelly 5th November 2019 "Wraggle Taggle were an awesome band" Beth Thayne 29th October 2019 "Everyone had such a great time" George Papadopolus, The Kensington Care Home 11th October 2019 "Lots of compliments about your band" Brian McGinley, Chairman, Maidenhead Golf Club 16th July 2019 "I would totally recommend Wraggle Taggle" Seb Teuber, The King's Royal Hussars 22nd February 2019 “This is the best birthday present I have ever had” Zoe Ball, 20th October 2018 "Fantastic and efficient" Marisa Smith Acting Events Manager: Adult Programmes, British Museum 12th October 2015 "They had a great time" Louise Fisher The Tour Company on behalf of Robert Smith of "The Cure" 1st December 2014 "They were marvellous" Ben Salter, Head of Support, National Youth Orchestra 20th January 2014 "We all loved the band" The Baroness McDonagh (life peer in the House of Lords) 22nd October 2013