The Shandoneers
Overview
- 4-5 piece ceilidh band
- Experienced caller
Price Range
Prices range from £750 to £1500
About
This Edinburgh based band was formed in December 2007 and consists of 4 young talented Scottish musicians. The band has played all over Scotland in venues ranging from small hotels to town halls. What makes The Shandoneers special is the versatility of their sets. They host a lively ceilidh with clear calling and energetic playing, perfect for any celebration.
William Oke (Bass Guitar)
William is a versatile bass guitarist and a former pupil at the City of Edinburgh Music School. He has worked with musicians and bands from the Rock/Pop, Folk, Jazz and Indie scene all over Scotland. In his school years he performed in Jazz and Wind orchestras and took part in shows such as "Little Shop of Horrors" and Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night". Recently he has been working with musicians and solo artists, recording, performing and touring around the UK. He has also performed with "The Sensational Jimmy Shandrix Experience" in Bergen (Norway) and at Celtic Connections in 2008.
Emily Carr (Fiddle/Caller)
Emily is a former pupil of the City of Edinburgh Music School were she studied violin and piano. In 2005 she graduated with a BA (Hons) Music Studies from Leeds College of Music. While she was in Leeds she gained experience as a member of a variety of classical and folk ensembles. She also has a Postgraduate Performance Diploma from the RSAMD.
Emily is now enjoying a freelance career, combining teaching, both privately and in various music centres and schools and playing in an assortment of ensembles around Scotland including the Nevis String Quartet.
Colin Macgregor (Drums)
Colin has been a drummer since the age of 12. He studied music at Perth College for 3 years, and since then he has been teaching drums at schools and doing music workshops for the past 4 years. Colin plays a variety of styles - i.e rock, swing and latin - and has played in numerous covers and original bands.
Andrew Mill (Guitar) Andrew has played the guitar since the age of 12 and has been writing songs for 5 years. He studied Physics with Music at Glasgow University, specializing in Popular Music, Blues, and Jazz with. After changing course, he graduated in Product Design Engineering (BEng Hons) last year, at Glasgow School of Art, and is now pursuing a career in music. Andrew has hosted "Unplugged", Glasgow's largest open mic night at Queen Margaret Union.
Where are they based?
This band are based in Edinburgh but regularly play across Scotland and the rest of the UK.
Sample Set List
Gay Gordons
Dashing White Sergeant
St Bernard's Waltz
Circassian Circle
Canadian Barn Dance
Flying Scotsman
Virginia Reel Waltz (Pride of Erin)
Strip the Willow
Britannia 2 Step
Swedish Masquerade
Cumberland Square Dance
Military 2 Step
Last Waltz
Auld Lang Syne
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