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Jiggerty is an experienced barn dance/ceilidh band based in the Bristol / Bath area, and comes complete with our own caller and PA sound system. We specialise in providing ceilidh dancing for weddings and other special occasions such as birthday parties and anniversaries. We are also available for community and charity events. We have played in village halls, mansions, marquees and boats (as well as a few barns!) – in fact, we can work with any space that is large enough for people to dance.
We play a range of
traditional Irish, Scottish, English
and American dance tunes - jigs, reels, polkas,
waltzes etc - using
tenor banjo/mandolin/mandola, fiddle (violin), whistle/flute and
guitar.
Hear our sound by clicking on the music clips
below.
Our caller
fully explains the dances - firstly a 'walk-through' without the music
then calling whilst the band plays, until the dancers have no further
need for instruction. We intersperse the dances with tune sets,
so dancers can enjoy a drink and
catch their breath! For a typical booking,
where most people are not that familiar with
this form of dancing, we have a selection of relatively simple, fun
dances. Alternatively we
can provide a
whole evening of traditional Scottish ceilidh. If you would like
any
specific dances, please ask when you book us - we are usually able to
accommodate any requests. Our FAQs
page gives
further information on dances.
Read some testimonials from satisfied customers here
Feel free to play our music by clicking on one of the coloured buttons below. Note that these are each approximately 5 megabyte MP3 files. If you want to download these (by right-clicking on the link), make sure you have a good connection - probably broadband.
Click here
to play Kesh / Lilting Banshee / Frost is all over
Click here
to play Cliffs of Moher / Donnybrook Fair / Tenpenny bit
Click here
to play Ships are sailing / Morning Star / Banshee
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to play Speed the Plough / Arkansas Traveller / Turkey in the straw
Jiggerty's
standard quote provides for travel of up to 1 hour in any direction
from the mid-point between Bristol & Bath (with an additional
charge to cover toll fees if crossing into Wales on the Severn Bridge).
Trips further than this are sometimes possible by special arrangement -
please contact us to discuss.
Please email us to
check our availability and cost for your event by clicking
here or telephone Mike on 0117 9372614.
Our standard quote provides a 4 piece band including dance caller to perform 8-11pm with a half-hour break in the middle (which can accommodate food, speeches etc). However we are happy to tailor an evening to your requirements. We can also provide a 'disco' end to the evening if desired by playing recorded music (which we ask you to provide on CD or iPod) through our PA for an extra cost per hour (see FAQs).
Reduced rates apply for weeknight and Sunday bookings.
Jiggerty hold Public Liability Insurance (with a current limit of £5M). It is normally a condition of booking a venue that this insurance is held by the band.
Irish-style tenor
(4 string) banjo lessons and mandolin lessons available for all levels
from beginner up.
For information
on our availability, to get a quote for your event or for any other
questions, please email us by clicking
here or
telephone Mike on 0117 9372614.