Fleece Ceilidh Band

The Fleece Ceilidh Band (FCB) was formed from musicians that frequented the weekly music session held at The Fleece Inn on Thursday evenings (which still continues- every week from 8.30pm).  The musicians are all proficient in their own art and boast a wide variety of instruments played- including melodeon (button squeeze box), concertina, harmonica, fiddle, guitar, bouzouki, double bass, mandolin, whistle, nyckelharpa, drums and vocals (accompanied & un-accompanied). The essence of their music is enjoyment of all they purvey & the ability to encourage enthusiasm from their audiences.

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What is a ceilidh?

A social folk or barn dance involving a ‘caller’ who explains the format of he dances and continues to call the figures whist it is in progress- the dances are interspersed with musical entertainment from singers & musicians in the band to entertain during the inter-dance rests.  Sometimes members of the audience are invited to give a performance or ‘turn’, if they feel willing & able.

The emphasis is on enjoying the experience rather than dancing to a level of expertise- tapping feet to the lively tunes and singing along with well known folk songs.

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Bookings

All made through the Fleece Inn: info@thefleeceinn.co.uk 01386 831173

Ceilidh- usual format is from 8 to 11.00pm (with 30 mins break included)-actual timings are negotiable
Musical entertainment- usually as 45min sets (arranged according to requirements) or for ‘background’ music

The Ceilidh Band is £600 and they provide their own PA.