About
Us
Jiggerty is
an experienced barn dance/ceilidh band based in the Bristol /
Bath area, also covering Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire. We come
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
Music clips
If you would
like to play a track, click on the button corresponding with the
individual track. To download, right-click . Please note that each file
is approx 5MB.
 Kesh / Lilting Banshee / Frost
is all over
 Ships
are sailing / Morning Star / Banshee
 Speed
the Plough / Arkansas Traveller / Turkey in the straw
 Cliffs
of Moher / Donnybrook Fair / Tenpenny bit
Where we travel to
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.
Cost
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).
Insurance etc - boring but essential
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.
We use modern, well-maintained PA equipment which is checked
for electrical safety by visual inspection as detailed on page 18 of
the Health & Safety Executive leaflet INDG247 Electrical
Safety
for Entertainers (HSE 1998) & in Maintaining
Portable
and transportable electrical equipment (HSE 2004), with
additional electrical tests ('PAT test') where applicable. This can
also be a requirement when booking a venue.
Banjo and Mandolin lessons
Irish-style
tenor (4 string) banjo lessons and mandolin lessons available for all
levels from beginner up - please contact Mike on 0117 9372614 or email by clicking
here.
It
is not essential to read music as I teach using tablature which is
easy to understand. You are never too old to learn - both the tenor banjo and
the mandolin are accessible instruments to play once you understand the
basics.
I am happy to provide advice on purchase of an appropriate instrument.
Contact Us
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.
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