Caper Ceilidh Band
The Caper Ceilidh Band is a three piece fiddle and concertina driven ceilidh band specialising in traditional celtic music for weddings, parties and functions across West Wales. Barn dance Wales; Barn dance Pembrokeshire; Barn dance Ceredigion; Barn Dance West Wales; Barn dance; Ceilidh Wales; Ceilidh West Wales; Ceilidh Pembrokeshire; Ceilidh Ceredigion; Folk music; folk dancing; folk band; wedding band; wedding dance; Irish music; Irish dancing; Jigs and reels; Ceili; Shindig; Fiddle; Twmpath; Ceilidh band for Hire; Music; Folk band Pembrokeshire; Folk band Ceredigion; Folk band West Wales; Folk band Wales; Traditional music; Country dancing West Wales; Country dancing Pembrokeshire; Country dancing Ceredigion; Dyfed Burns Night. St Patrick's Day. Paddy's. Night. New Year's Eve. Folk band. Fokk dance. folk dancing.
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Three piece fiddle & concertina driven ceilidh band available with or without caller for your wedding, party, barn dance, twmpath or other occasion across West Wales in Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire.
Music to listen, dance and be merry to!
Testimonials:
'Thank you for playing so brilliantly, and getting us all going! It went by too fast and I wish we could do it all over again'..
(Wedding ceilidh, September 2014)
'Just a quick message to thank you all so much for the wonderful ceilidh you did for us for our wedding on friday. Everyone absolutely loved it and had so much fun and I had lots of comments of how great the music was too'..
(Wedding ceilidh, Newport. September 2016)
'Just wanted to say a huge thank you it was brillianteveryone had a great time and reallyenjojed the dancing'
(Wedding ceilidh, Cardigan. June 2018)
'The band and music were amazing and so many people got up and danced!!! It was perfect for our wedding. Thank you'.
(Wedding ceilidh, Manorbier. September 2018)
Thank you so much for your wonderful performance for our Silver Wedding Anniversary.. You certainly made it a memorable evening not just for us but for those who came and especially those who ventured onto the dance floor.
(Silver wedding, Tenby. February 2019)
'I just wanted to drop you a line to thank you and the band for being absolutely awesome. All of our guests loved it.'
(Wedding ceilidh, Llanboidy. September 2021)
'Thank you so much for making our evening so memorable! You all did such a fantastic job and all of our guests had a wonderful time.'
(Wedding Ceilidh, Dale. August 2022)
What a HUGE success! We loved every bit of your performances and the tone you set. Our guests were all delighted and we received many compliments on your music. Thanks for everything!' (Wedding Ceilidh, Cardigan. June 2023)
We understand that your event is important to you and you need to make sure you are getting just the right band for your evening. We welcome all enquiries and are happy to talk through your requirements. Feel free to email us or phone for a proper old chat.
For enquiries & bookings, please contact: info@pembrokeshire-ceilidh-band.co.uk Polly - 07812 514967
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Caper Ceilidh Band
Barn dance Wales; Barn dance Pembrokeshire; Barn dance Ceredigion; Barn Dance West Wales; Barn dance; Ceilidh Wales; Ceilidh West Wales; Ceilidh Pembrokeshire; Ceilidh Ceredigion; Folk music; folk dancing; folk band; wedding band; wedding dance; Irish music; Irish dancing; Jigs and reels; Ceili; Shindig; Fiddle; Twmpath; Ceilidh band for Hire; Music; Folk band Pembrokeshire; Folk band Ceredigion; Folk band West Wales; Folk band Wales; Traditional music; Country dancing West Wales; Country dancing Pembrokeshire; Country dancing Ceredigion; Dyfed. New Year's eve. Burns Night. Paddy's night. St Patrick's.
The Caper Ceilidh Band is a three piece fiddle and concertina driven ceilidh band specialising in traditional celtic music for weddings, parties and functions across West Wales.
This exciting line up includes some of the best of local talent. With a wealth of material from the Celtic traditions and a passion for performing traditional music for special occasions, the band can easily tailor the tempo & style of the music to suit the venue and the audience, from up-beat Jigs & Reels to slow Airs & Waltzes.
A Ceilidh (ceili) is the Irish equivalent of the English Barn Dance or Welsh Twmpath. Tunes and dances in our set come from across the traditions of Wales, Ireland, England, Scotland and France. Many of the dances involve large groups swapping partners repeatedly throughout, so they are a great way to get all ages and abilities up, mingling and having a laugh.
For a full on ceilidh, we can bring a caller to facilitate dances. Prices vary depending on your requirements, so please contact us for details.
Testimonials:
'We just wanted to say thank you very much for playing at our wedding. We had a fantastic day, and really feel the ceilidh made the evening.... So many people have commented on how much fun they had and some have said they would book a ceilidh for future parties/events!...You were brilliant, thank you again'.
(Wedding reception, April 2013)
'Thank you for making Saturday such a hit. So many happy thanks- people really enjoyed it- whether dancing or watching'.
(Ceilidh, October 2022)
'I just really wanted to get back to you and thank you so much for making our wedding day so brilliant. The energy you brought to our day was just so fantastic – people could not stop talking about the twmpath and how much fun it was. I think we brought a lot of culture to all our English, American, French and New Zealand guests'. (Wedding reception, Angle. June 2024)
For enquiries & bookings, please contact: info@pembrokeshire-ceilidh-band.co.uk Polly - 07812 514967
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What We Do
Barn dance Wales; Barn dance Pembrokeshire; Barn dance Ceredigion; Barn Dance West Wales; Barn dance; Ceilidh Wales; Ceilidh West Wales; Ceilidh Pembrokeshire; Ceilidh Ceredigion; Folk music; folk dancing; folk band; wedding band; wedding dance; Irish music; Irish dancing; Jigs and reels; Ceili; Shindig; Fiddle; Twmpath; Ceilidh band for Hire; Music; Folk band Pembrokeshire; Folk band Ceredigion; Folk band West Wales; Folk band Wales; Traditional music; Country dancing West Wales; Country dancing Pembrokeshire; Country dancing Ceredigion; Dyfed
Polly
Polly's rhythmic, Donegal influenced fiddle playing drives the melody in the band. Whilst attending a Donegal fiddle school from the age of 18 for over 20 years she had master classes with the likes of Tommy Peoples, Paddy Glackin, Paul O'shaughnessy (Altan), Seamus Gibson and many more. Playing with musicians from Bristol, the West Country and Wales, Polly has made a name for herself as being a strong and talented session player with an appetite for the music that takes her regularly back to the west coast of Ireland for inspiration and musical development. Over the years Polly has played regularly for dancers and with gigging bands, including a recent tour of Germany. Currently a self employed fiddle teacher and freelance session musician, she regularly performs throughout Wales.
Mandy
Mandy has played concertina for over 30 years. She is a veteran player in Ceilidh bands - cutting her teeth in sessions around Pembrokeshire with musicians from the soon to become band Afterhours and going on to feature in bands such as Westwind, Narberth Ceili and Redwing. She has played all over Ireland, Wales and France including the Festival Interceltique at Lorient in Brittany. She plays tunes from across many different cultures gleaned from countless sessions and gigs in different line-ups. Her subtle, melodic playing perfectly compliments the passion and energy of the fiddle.
Ant
Ant has played guitars since he was 11. Originally inspired by some of the great ballads, he soon discovered traditional music and has never looked back. He joined his first Ceilidh band at 18 and developed his driving rhythms with prominent bass riffs to suit the dances. He gradually expanded his instrumental portfolio to include mandolin, mandola, whistle, bodhran and banjo. He has learned his craft playing throughout Wales, Ireland, England and Brittany and has been a central figure in Pembrokeshire sessions for the last 20 years. Playing a tenor guitar in the Caper Ceilidh Band, his punchy rhythms provide the bedrock upon which the fiddle and concertina weave their intricate dance around the traditional melodies.
Polly, Mandy and Ant form the beating heart of the Caper Ceilidh Band. However, we can include an additional musician to provide a four piece band if required to add bodhran, mandolin, whistle, bazouki, 2nd fiddle, accordian or bass to the line up.
For enquiries & bookings, please contact: info@pembrokeshire-ceilidh-band.co.uk Polly - 07812 514967
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Click below to see a few short clips from recent ceilidhs and some tunes from a fireside band practice. Scroll down for more images and a slide show from previous gigs set to a sample of our music.
All tunes trad. arr. Caper Ceilidh Band
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For enquiries & bookings, please contact: info@pembrokeshire-ceilidh-band.co.uk Polly - 07812 514967
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Caper Ceilidh Band
Fiddle Tuition
Fiddle lessons. Violin lessons. Fiddle Tuition.Violin Tuition. Aberystwyth . Traditional Irish Music Lessons.
Polly also teaches fiddle/violin to all ages and abilities. Whether you are a beginner, play a bit but want to learn some simple 'folk' tunes, learn to play by ear, improve your technique, or are already an accomplished violin player within another genre but want to learn the rhythmic bowing and ornamentation which are key to the authentic Irish trad fiddle sound (with a Donegal emphasis), Polly can tailor lessons to suit your needs.
For enquiries & bookings, please contact: info@pembrokeshire-ceilidh-band.co.uk Polly - 07812 514967
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