BUSH Bands, IRISH Bands, SCOTTISH solo's, Duo's and Bands
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Performer 26A-Irish Covers-MelbournePat is available to play at your venue or function and his extensive repertoire covers everything from Irish Ballads to popular (and unpopular) favourites. He can operate as a solo act or can bring along a band if that's what you want. Over the years he has provided music for hundreds of weddings, birthday parties and corporate functions.His years of experience in this field have given him an insight into what works and what doesn't work in the world of private functions, and he is happy to tailor an evenings entertainment to your needs and your budget. Anything from a solo act to a small band or even a full production with Irish Dancers can be arranged. Pat performs regularly with several instrumentalists and can assemble a line -up to suit your own requirements and tastes. One of the many musical options available is a "roving" duo of violin and guitar. This duo performs either "unplugged" or amplified as you require, and is perfect for a wedding ceremony or for any function where a touch of class is needed. |
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Performer 76B-scottish-covers-geelong-VicRon has been entertaining and playing keyboard for many years and with his Scottish background is sought after for Scottish functions. He can also play all the new vogue dances. Playing organ and keys Ron sings all your favorite sing a long tunes from War years up to the ditty jingles of today with a touch of comedy thrown in. |
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Performer 106 A-irish-covers-solo-MelbournePerformer 106 B-irish-covers-Duo-MelbourneCyril and Andy have been setting alight many's a pub, club, wedding, and social functions for many years in and around Melbourne. Their brand of upbeat and toe tapping music will have you jumping along through-out the night. Cyril migrated from Ireland in the early '90's and still retains his roots to this day. Andrew is a highly respected fiddler who has been a mainstay in the folk music scene in Melbourne for many years, a close friend of the late great Billy Moran, Andy is a fine exponent of the celtic fiddle. song list-cover |
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Performer 107A-Irish-scottish-covers-MelbourneA lively Celtic trio-5 piece playing Irish, Scottish. Great easy listening or dancing music. The number of dance tunes we can play is unlimited. They can also do traditional songs or contemporary covers if the client wants breaks between dances. Instruments: fiddle X 2, bazouki, mandolin, uilleann pipes, drums, guitar, vocals. If the client selects less than 5 piece then not all instruments listed would be included. |
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performer 107B-piper-MelbourneTom can play at your wedding or function at entrance or church. |
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Performer 131B-Bush Band-MelbourneThe Band can play all your favourite bush songs and dances and call them as well. For variety the band can also play cover music. |
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Performer 151A-Celtic-MelbourneDescribed as a rolling thunder of Celtic fury and joy ,the band blend traditional influences from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany and Galicia into original compositions that combine knife-edge satire, biting political and social commentary and a look at contemporary Australian life from the gutter upwards. Their high energy explosive music blasts right through polite sensitivities to the dark side of the human condition, grabs it by the short and curlies and squeezes it to within an inch of its life. |
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Performer 152A -solo-Duo-Celtic-MelbourneMelbourne’s premiere Irish and contemporary acoustic/sequenced Duo FT play a variety of Irish drinking songs and classic songs from Artists such as the Pogues.Clancy Brothers. Dubliners. Saw doctors U2 just to name a few. FT hard hitting, raucous, witty performances put a unique spin on traditional and contemporary Celtic music. In addition to strong vocals and harmonies, featured instruments include banjo, mandolin, tin whistles and bodhran. The duo’s music has been described as honest, their style as unique, and their performance as high energy. Bernard -Guitars, synths. Vocals and programming. An inheritor of a family tradition of music Bernard’s first public performance was at the tender age of 5 playing the drums in the family band. The guitar came along a few years later and became his favoured instrument. Bernard's career in the entertainment business spans more than 20 years. Bernard has made numerous appearances on radio and television has produced and appeared on 4 albums. For the last 7 years he has been part of the Celtic music scene in Melbourne with such bands as the Boys from county hell. Black velvet band. To be sure Bernard's unique vocal qualities coupled with his quick wit combine to enthral audiences at every show Francis - Mandolin, Tin whistles and vocals Fran 'the man' is a veteran of the Celtic music scene in Melbourne and Australia, playing for a number of years with popular group 'Slainte' . Fran has performed with and supported some of the best Irish acts to tour the country. Fran's' versatility, adept musicianship and great vocals complete the unique sound that is 'FT. |
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Performer 9F-Bush-celtic-solo-MelbourneHugh is a very talented guitarist from Redgum Band and his repertoire consists of Rock , Irish, Jazz, Classical, pop, blues and Bush.He is one of Melbourne's best acoustic guitarists and can excite an audience with lightening fast bluegrass solos or beautiful instrumentals. Great for any occasion. Hugh has enjoyed a successful career as a singer, guitarist and violinist touring Australia and the world with one of Australia’s leading bands of the 1980’s, Redgum .Before joining Redgum in 1981 he played and recorded with The Bushwackers Band, The Sundowners , Moving Cloud and The Colonials . He currently performs solo or with an acoustic trio. He has a vast knowledge of Irish song and dance tunes and plays fiddle, guitar, mandolin and mandocello. Hugh is a skilled performer who involves his audience in his shows. His repertoire is too large and diverse to cover, however it includes his songs from the Redgum days including the Number 1 hit , " I Was Only 19" , classics from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s and up to the 90’s as well as Jazz Standards, Irish and Australian Folk. Listen-pop |
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Performer 153B-Bush band-MelbourneThe Band specializes in performing songs and dances that get their audience involved and is equally happy at playing at tables in restaurants. Dances can be called and taught during evening. |
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performer 220B- Bush band-MelbourneUp to a 6 piece band with music ranging from Celtic tunes to Aussie bush ballads and bush Dances.
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Bush 285A-MelbourneThe band originated in the late 1970's formed by Graeme as a fun Good Time Folk Music, Dance & Song group performing traditional and contemporary folk music from around the world. A major part of the bands attraction is the friendly and fun filled approach to their music and especially their dance calling. Teaching traditional folk dancing and getting everyone involved in having a good time. The band have performed for audiences of over 20,000 at the Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne to private parties for Mohammad Ali & Madonna, schools, Moomba, Festivals, Royal Melbourne Show, Tourism Victoria, Cultural tours of Bulgaria, corporate functions, exhibitions, clubs almost anything and everywhere imaginable. |
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Celtic band 302A-MelbourneThe band has become one of the finest exponents of Celtic music in Victoria. They can inspire you with their energetic music, make you laugh with a comical refrain or touch your heart with a beautiful ballad. Confident and professional in every aspect of their performance, they is an asset to any function or venue. Vocals |
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Scottish Duo 303A-MelbourneBased in Melbourne, consisting of Eddie and Marc is undoubtedly one of Australia’s best Celtic duos delighting audiences around the country with an impressive performance resumé of classic Scottish and Irish songs. The duo is renowned for lavish harmonies and for its “passionate commitment to continuing the tradition of the Celtic diaspora . They formed in early 2004 and since then has performed everywhere from the Australian Celtic Festival at Glen Innes to the pre-match national anthem slot at a Wallabies v Scotland Rugby Union Test to entertaining Prince Edward during the Melbourne Commonwealth Games. The duo receives critical acclaim from audiences and peers alike, in 2007,they received a standing ovation for a performance at the Kapunda Celtic Festival – a member of the organising committee commented that such an ovation was a first for that festival, the longest running Celtic festival in Australia. The duo prides itself that they were approached to support the City of Glasgow’s bid for the 2014 Commonwealth Games and provided entertainment at numerous civic occasions – the bid was successful and even the Lord Provost of Glasgow, Liz Cameron, might agree that Braemar had some small part to play in Glasgow’s victory! |
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Bush 301A-Celtic and Western Dance-Melbourne
The band is an affordable 2 or 3 piece band with a wealth of experience in most popular genres of music. With Rock and Roll for jumping, beautiful ballads for smooching, blues for cruising, country for stomping, Irish for carousing, traditional bush and set dancing for those who need a prod, and most importantly the experience to ‘read’ an audience for what is most appropriate, this band can get the most recalcitrant bums off their seats. Irish 301B-scottishPeter Duo-Scottish-Irish-MelbournePeter and Maggie can play Scottish or Irish music and can teach and call dances. Instrument accordion fiddle. Peter also can add other musicians for any event. Irish 301B TrioThe trio is an affordable 2 or 3 piece band with a wealth of experience in most popular genres of music. With Rock and Roll for jumping, beautiful ballads for smooching, blues for cruising, country for stomping, Irish for carousing, traditional bush and set dancing for those who need a prod, and most importantly the experience to ‘read’ an audience for what is most appropriate, the band can get the most recalcitrant bums off their seats. |
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bush-country 235A-Daylesford Vic5 piece country band w/ guitar, fiddle, banjo, upright bass, and drums The Band is equally at home in nightclubs, on cruise ships, or overseas, there is no venue they can’t fill with our entertaining and danceable music repertoire includes bluegrass, old-time, jazz, alt-country, and rock. The band can play as a duo, trio, or as a full band The Band can also call dances.
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Irish- Celtic 334A-MelbourneThe band perform choice traditional and Contemporary original Celtic music with a fresh and creative approach.using Funk, dance and ambient tools. Instruments featured are flutes, whistles, bodhran, violin, tenor sax, guitar. |
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Scottish 335A-MelbourneRecognised as Australia’s premier “Celtic” rock band due to The rapport the band form with any audience and their unquenchable desire to deliver the “traditional” Celtic musical experience, has placed them at the top of the Gaelic music genre in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. This is a powerful band that skilfully ignites the full-force of the Celtic sound. From the penetrating beats of the bohdrahn in the battle songs of the Jacobite rebellion to the hypnotising drone of the pipes in the evocative love ballads of Scotland and Ireland, the audience is conquered by the most fiery and delicate textures of Celtic music. This accompanied by the outrageous antics of the band’s frontman sees audiences singing to every chorus and subsequently enquiring as to where they are performing next. The bands reputation as outstanding entertainers has led them to perform at Festival Interceltique De Lorient France a number of times over the past few years. the band has also performed internationally in New York, Scotland, New Zealand, and locally in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth and Tasmania. The band have been regular guests at Australian showcases like the National Celtic Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Queenscliffe Music Festival, Big Blues Day Out, Perth International Arts Festival, Brunswick Music Festival and have made many live radio and television appearances in Australia and overseas. With a mixture of traditional Scottish and Irish music and modern self penned celtic rock the band represents the best of new age Folk Music. Through a diverse and unique mix of sound’s featuring guitar, mandolin, fiddle, military snare, the highland bagpipes and even a didgeridoo, it is little wonder the band are one of Australia’s most popular festival acts. |
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Bush Band -MelbourneA riving roaming or dance bush band, that will have your audience toe tapping all night. Dance callers available. |
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Celtic 469A-sea shanties -MelbourneViolin – Guitar – Percussion. Melding musical styles from the seven seas, The band deliver an eclectic mix of songs that create an ambience to compliment any oceanic event. Specialising in Celtic music and Sea Shanties, this versatile and visual trio produce a performance that appeals to all generations and nationalities making them suitable for any event or public appearance. Vocal or Instrumental, Roaming or Stage show, Acoustic or Amplified, In Pirate costume or more refined An act that can definitely adapt to any clients’ request Dressed as pirates or for formal occasions attire to suit. all original music |
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Irish 470A-irish-Melbourne The band blends traditional Irish music with strong dance-beat rhythms to create tunes which get hands clapping and feet dancing. This group is well known in “Irish pubs” around Victoria, and at festivals including Port Fairy, Koroit, Gippsland and Geelong. They’ve also recorded 4 popular CDs. |
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Celtic 471A -MelbourneThe band do their own take on traditional celtic folk songs to the more contemporary styles of the progues the boys create an energy that is real and some what infectious to the ear and feet. |
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Paddy O'D-MelbournePaddy O'Dowd sings and plays his variety of music. Celtic songs, Jigs, Theatre hits and floor shows. Paddy O'Dowd plays a variety of instruments Clarinet, sax, keyboards, guitar, tin whistle, flute and Bodhran. |
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The Bush Remnants-MelbourneSing along to the songs that everyone knows. Bush ballads, shearing songs, convict tunes, sea shanties, gold rush favourites and swaggies songs.
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Diligaff-Ballarat-VicDilligaff perform Celtic and Irish tunes with some country, Rock N roll and 70-80's covers. can also perform as a duo
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