the macaroon ceilidh band

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The Macaroon Ceilidh Band is a new ceilidh dance band based in Kendal, Cumbria. The line-up is two fiddles and a piano, with occasional percussion, accordion and Galician bagpipes.

The three-piece band consists of fiddlers Philippa Bull and Scott Hartley with Colin Blakey on piano.

Between them they have many years' experience in playing for dancing.

The music is predominantly Scottish, Appalachian and Cumbrian, with a distinct Shetland feel due in part to the solid rhythmic piano played in the style of the great Violet Tulloch, and a mixture of flying fiddle tunes - traditional, quirky, and full of life. Very dancy indeed…

The Macaroons are joined by an expert caller Bill Lloyd for all their dance gigs, so beginners and pro's alike can enjoy a range of set dances from around the world.

The Macaroon Ceilidh Band is available for celebrations and other events throughout Cumbria and beyond. To book and/or find out more, please contact us.

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