Blue Jewel Ceilidh Band
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Welcome to Blue Jewel Ceilidh Band! We are a much sought after, experienced, quality ceilidh and barn dance band, based in South Devon. We perform within a 70 mile radius of Totnes. We play mostly Irish tunes, some English & Scottish, and the odd European tune, like Troyka (have a listen to the mp3), that people love! We play as a trio (caller/bodhran/fiddle, fiddle, guitar/mandolin), 4-piece (plus bass), or 5-piece (plus bass and drums). Our caller, Kip, is relaxed and clear. From novice dancers to the more experienced, children to the silver-haired, we can guarantee you'll have a great time...!
“Blue Jewel Ceilidh Band are one of the best you could find in the Devon area. We had the most uplifting joyous party with family and friends and lots of children, all who danced their hearts out. The caller Kip was brilliant at making the dances seem really easy and effortless and in no time at all we were stripping the willow and moving as one. Thank you Steve and Blue Jewel for the most enjoyable and happy party we have ever had, you are stars and we will want you back very soon.” – Melanie Eclare
Set List/Services
Glenside Polkas
Dennis Murphy’s, Bill o Sullivan’s (polkas)
Britches Full Of Stitches - Marie’s Wedding (polkas)
Bellydesmond polkas
Kesh - Tobin’s Favourite (jig)
Moocoin - Frost Is All Over (jigs)
Haste to the wedding, Saddle the Pony (jigs)
Banish Misfortune (jig)
Atoll Highlanders (jig)
Dusty Windowsills, Blarney Pilgrim (jigs)
Killaloe Boats, Tripping Upstairs (jigs)
Seven Stars, Smash the Windows (jigs)
Oyster Girl, Tenpenny Bit (jigs)
Sweets of May (jig)
Rocky Road to Dublin - Foxhunter’s (slip jigs)
Soldier’s Joy - Bonaparte’s Retreat (reels)
Father Kelly’s – Merry Blacksmith (reels)
Cooley’s – Silver Spear (reels)
Planxty Irwin (waltz)
Ashokan’s Farewell (waltz)
Shebeg Shemore (Waltz)
Rights of Man - Boys of Blue Hill (hornpipes)
Harvest Home, Off to California (hornpipes)
Trumpet Hornpipe
Troyka (brilliant Eastern European dance/tune)
Nigun Atik (beautiful Middle Eastern wedding dance)
Horses Bransle (superb fun French dance)
Whiskey In The Jar (song - Irish trad.)
Log Cabin Home In The Sky (song – Incredible String Band)
Sea Fever (song – lovely setting of the famous John Masefield poem)
Star of the County Down (song, Irish trad)