Chris McShane Music

I play a variety of stringed instruments including ukulele, tenor banjo, mandolin and guitar. I perform at concerts and deliver workshops and residential courses throughout the UK.

Featured Songs

Crazy Heart Band

Crazy Heart Band

Live studio recording of Invisible Ring by Chris McShane
Docle -

Dolce

Introducing Dolce - Clarinet and Guitar duo
The Rhythm Chaps performing

The Rhythm Chaps

The Rhythm Chaps playing at the Water Aid National Big Ceilidh

What I do

Live Entertainment

The bands I play in are available for private hire at ceilidhs, weddings & concerts all year round throughout the UK.
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Workshops

Group Workshops, Concert Packages and Residential day courses. Online Music Tutoring is also available!
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Music Production

I love to write new, original music. The songs performed by our bands is available to Buy online...
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What my customers say

Customer Opinion

Hi Chris, I just wanted to pass on a big 'Thank you' to you and the other band members...and l'm so sorry that l can't remember their names...for a cracking gig on Friday evening. I had suuuuch a lovely time and you were all fabulous and made the party go with a swing. You've all had so many compliments from so many of my guests!! I'm sorry that l didn't say "thank you" to you all personally but l got carried away in the moment and then you were gone... If l can leave a review for you anywhere, please let me know.

Elaine Bradeshaw
Rhythm Chaps. Ceilidh for Birthday Party @ Crookes Social Club Sheffield 16/08/2024
Customer Opinion

Hi Chris, Just wanted to say a huge thank you for last night, and pass on thanks from my dad and the rest of the family. Your playing was wonderful and you did a great job of getting people up dancing. Loads of guests have commented the same, and asked about you. Hope to see you again at another event. Please pass onto the others.

Steve Kaye
Rhythm Chaps. Ceilidh for Birthday Party @ Sidney & Matilda’s Sheffield 13/07/2024
Customer Opinion

Hi Chris, Just wanted to say a huge thank you for last night, and pass on thanks from my dad and the rest of the family. Your playing was wonderful and you did a great job of getting people up dancing. Loads of guests have commented the same, and asked about you. Hope to see you again at another event. Please pass onto the others.

Ann Bednall (Shropshire)
Ukulele Ensemble Workshop Day @ St Andrew’s Church Penistone 6/07/24
Customer Opinion

Good morning Chris, Thank you again for yesterday - I’ve had some lovely feedback (I’ll pass them on when I have a few minutes - rushing out this morning) and everyone is very enthusiastic about another session. It would be great to have your ideas so we can discuss.

I’m hopefully going to be at both the Allsorts and ukulele ensemble workshops so see you soon.

Best wishes,
Ann

Ann Heesterman
Ukulele Workshop. Sheffield ukulele Group @ Hallam Grange Sports & Social Club 16/04/24
Customer Opinion

Hello Chris,

Just a quick email to say thanks for the great sessions last weekend. I really enjoyed it and learnt a lot. Would it be possible to send a copy of the group photo? I understand that you do more structured teaching courses and I wondered where I could find out about them.

All the best,

Chris

Christopher Beattie
Folk Jam Weekend HF Holidays @ Newfield Hall Malham 01/03/24
Customer Opinion

Thanks for a lovely weekend, and we've still got tonight to go! Although a steep learning curve, it been great and I've learnt so many new things. I hope to take some of this to our ukulele group and encourage them to try something different to the strumming at break neck speed they always do!

Best wishes,

Lorraine

Lorraine Morgan
Folk Jam Weekend HF Holidays @ Newfield Hall Malham 01/03/24
Customer Opinion

Hi Chris,

Just a note to say thanks so much for an enjoyable day today in Penistone.

I really enjoyed the sessions and the music- it was great fun.

Looking forward to seeing you again next week.

Kind regards,
Pam x

Pam Young
Ukulele Ensemble Day @ St Andrew’s Church Penistone 28/10/23
Customer Opinion

Hi Chris,

I thought yesterday’s workshop was excellent. Initially, I was disappointed that I couldn’t be there in person. As it turned out, Zooming along with the workshop was spot on…. I could hear everything so clearly… and, naughtily, noodled when I shouldn’t have been doing so if I’d been there in person 😂.

Thank you, really enjoyed it. Look forward to another one.

Sending best wishes,

Ruta

Ruta Carter
Ukulele Ensemble Day @ St Andrew’s Church Penistone 18/03/23

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Exciting Times !

Hi Folks, Hope you are all doing well and playing lots of great music. This is just a quick update to let you know that I am fine and that despite…
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Ukulele Ensemble Workshop

A Ukulele Ensemble workshop day in  Penistone, South Yorkshire. We will be playing a wide range of ukulele ensemble arrangements in different styles with something for everyone. Players should have…
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