About Ceilidh Trio – professional Ceilidh band based in London, UK
Ceilidh Trio is a musical ensemble known for their blend of Celtic and World music, incorporating Irish ballads, Scottish jigs, Flamenco and Gypsy jazz.
With a reputation as seasoned professionals, they have performed at festivals across Europe and are now a popular choice for weddings, corporate events and parties.
Composed of classically trained musicians, the ceilidh band has performed on platforms including BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends.
Their music has been praised for its originality, with critics noting their “irresistibly danceable” style.
Michael’s background in folk and jazz adds artistry to the group, while David enriches their sound with guitar styles ranging from bluegrass to Irish rhythms.
Ade, with his drumming background in punk, provides a driving force behind their live performances.
Ceilidh Trio captivates audiences with their fusion, earning acclaim for professionalism and originality in every show.
Set List
Irish and Scottish Classics:
Wild Rover
Danny Boy
Fields of Athol Rye
Star of the County Down
Rocky Road to Dublin
Whisky in the Jar
Dirty Old Town
Auld Lang Syne
Toss the Feathers - The Corrs
St Patricks
Reels and Jigs:
Dashing White Sergeant
Mason’s Apron
Drops of Brandy
Irish Merry Making
Athol Highlanders
Morrison’s Jig
De’il among the Tailors
Drowsy Maggie/Tam Lin
Scotland the Brave
Ten penny jig
Rocky Road to Dublin
Don't Pay the Poll Tax
Latin and Bluegrass:
Chan Chan - Buena Vista Social Club
Oye como va - Santana
Bolero - Gypsy King's
Hotel California - Gypsy Kings
Sweet Georgia Brown - Stéphane Grappelli
All Of Me - Stéphane Grappelli
Devil Went Down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels
Pop Hits:
Eagle Eye Cherry - Save Tonight
Ed Sheeran - Castle on the Hill
The Waterboys - Sunny Afternoon
Van Morrison - Moondance
People are Strange – The Doors
Fisherman’s Blues – The Waterboys
Manu Chao - Por el Suelo
Robbie Williams - Millennium
Oasis – Wonderwall
The Proclaimers – 500 miles
The Doors - People are Strange
Thin Lizzy - Whisky in the Jar
The Waterboys - Fisherman's Blues
The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon
The Beatles - Norwegian Wood
The Pogues - Dirty Old Town
Van Morrison - Sweet Thing
Audio samples
Irish and Scottish Classics:
Wild Rover
Danny Boy
Fields of Athol Rye
Star of the County Down
Rocky Road to Dublin
Whisky in the Jar
Dirty Old Town
Auld Lang Syne
Toss the Feathers - The Corrs
St Patricks
Reels and Jigs:
Dashing White Sergeant
Mason’s Apron
Drops of Brandy
Irish Merry Making
Athol Highlanders
Morrison’s Jig
De’il among the Tailors
Drowsy Maggie/Tam Lin
Scotland the Brave
Ten penny jig
Rocky Road to Dublin
Don't Pay the Poll Tax
Latin and Bluegrass:
Chan Chan - Buena Vista Social Club
Oye como va - Santana
Bolero - Gypsy King's
Hotel California - Gypsy Kings
Sweet Georgia Brown - Stéphane Grappelli
All Of Me - Stéphane Grappelli
Devil Went Down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels
Pop Hits:
Eagle Eye Cherry - Save Tonight
Ed Sheeran - Castle on the Hill
The Waterboys - Sunny Afternoon
Van Morrison - Moondance
People are Strange – The Doors
Fisherman’s Blues – The Waterboys
Manu Chao - Por el Suelo
Robbie Williams - Millennium
Oasis – Wonderwall
The Proclaimers – 500 miles
The Doors - People are Strange
Thin Lizzy - Whisky in the Jar
The Waterboys - Fisherman's Blues
The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon
The Beatles - Norwegian Wood
The Pogues - Dirty Old Town
Van Morrison - Sweet Thing