Band Overview

About the Band

Allaidh Modhan are a four-piece Celtic band who can perform ceilidh music to dance or listen to all night. With sharp melodies coming from whistle and mandolin accompanied by acoustic guitar and percussion, most of Allaidh Modhan's material is completely original, in a traditional style. With an experienced dance caller, and the additional ability to perform a set of 60's/70's covers, Allaidh Modhan are capable of providing music for a large variety of events.

The band have been playing at Ceilidhs, Weddings and Parties for the last 6 years and have carved out their distinct Celtic sound in the process. Their fusing of traditional and original tunes from Fiddle, Whistle and Mandolin with a back-line of Guitar, Bass and Drums has produced a tight, refreshing Sound described as 'Funked-up Folk Rock'.

Allaidh Modhan have until now been performing as a 6-piece playing predominantly at weddings, birthday parties and corporate events all over the Country. In addition, Allaidh Modhan have appeared at Band Nights in Edinburgh and Glasgow, including recent fundraisers for OxJam Music Festival and Celtic Connections Music Festival in Glasgow. Recent other commitments have resulted in fiddler Fraser McNiven and bassist Jodie Bremaneson being unable to fulfill as many dates as they would enjoy, and therefore Allaidh Modhan are now primarily available as a 4-piece.

Included in this line-up is Graham Mcleod, who fronts the band on guitar and as dance caller. Tunes are provided by Mark Aspden on whistles and Chris Higgins on mandolin while Andy Mcleod completes the compact line up on percussion. This new sound is still in the same vein as the 6-piece predecessor, with the constant focus of neither to lose sight of, nor become enveloped in the traditional roots that inspired the band to begin performing the music they love in the first place.

Where are they based?

The band are based in Edinburgh but regularly play throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK.

Sample Set List

1st Half:

Gay Gordons
Dashing White Sergeant
Boston Two Step
Teviot
Virginia Reel
Marmalade Sandwich
Strip The Willow

Normally including at least one or two original tunes from Album interspersed between dances, to give guests a break from dancing

2nd Half:

Circassian Circle
Waves of Torry
Canadian Barn Dance
Riverside Jig
Hooligans Jig
Cumberland Reel
Orcadian Strip the Willow

Again, tunes from album, or a waltz if requested will be interspersed with dances. They can also do other dances by request, e.g. Eightsome Reel, Reel of 51st. Hamilton House, Duke of Perth, or original dance 'Snakes & Ladders'. Also, if covers are required, these will be played at the start of the 2nd half, immediately after break for approximately 1hour, before returning to Ceilidh for last couple of dances, then Auld Lang Syne.


Covers:

Sweet Home Alabama
All Right Now
Can't Explain
Brown Sugar
Hard Days Night
Last Train To Clarkesville
Hound Dog
Rock Around The Clock
Louie Louie
Suspicious Minds
Brown Eyed Girl
Summer Of 69