Wakes, Weddings & Divorces

The Packhorse Ceilidh Band

The Music is mainly traditional dance tunes from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.  We also play a selection of music from the Bourbonnais area of central France, played on the traditional instruments of the region, the Grande Cornemuse (French Bagpipe) and Vieille a Roux (Hurdy Gurdy).  We add some ‘Old Time’ music from the Appalachian Mountains and a touch of 1920s Jazz.

A sample of the music can be heard on the Bands latest CD ‘Wakes, Weddings and Divorces’ available

From:

Sound files can be heard by clicking on the link to the Packhorse band myspace site Here

brianATthepackhorseband.co.uk

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Radio Microphones

The band and caller use radio mic’s to allow us to mingle with the guests and to be heard at a reasonable volume. It is always important for us not to be too loud.

We can also provide background music at parties or weddings, acoustic or amplified, during a meal or while guests are arriving.