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Looking for a great soundtrack to your event? Whether you're planning a Ceilidh, wedding, or concert, our exceedingly talented ukulele and Roots Music Americana style bands are here to make your occasion truly memorable! With a rich repertoire that blends classic tunes with contemporary flair, our bands bring energy, wit, and a touch of magic to every performance. Check out the bands below or get in touch to discuss your needs.
Crazy Heart Band

Crazy Heart

Heartfelt music on real instruments – genuine home grown fun!
The Rhythm Chaps performing

The Rhythm Chaps

We play English, Irish and American tunes and call a variety of fun dances at weddings, parties and a wide variety of social and corporate events.

Ceilidhs

With his easy to understand style of calling and good humour, Chris is a well known caller, both freelance and with his resident band, The Rhythm Chaps Ceilidh Band - hailed as “Yorkshire’s Premier Ceilidh Band”. From fundraisers to wedding receptions, village halls to Folk Festival stages, Chris is sure to have everyone enjoying the evening.

With my easy to understand style of calling and good humour, I am a well known caller, both freelance and with my resident band, The Rhythm Chaps Ceilidh Band - hailed as “Yorkshire’s Premier Ceilidh Band”. From fundraisers to wedding receptions, village halls to Folk Festival stages, I am sure to have everyone enjoying the evening.

Talks

Tales of a Ukulele Troubadour

From Hawaii to the Lancashire Toreador and beyond Songs and instrumentals from Music Hall, Concert Hall and Village Hall. Plenty of opportunity for audience participation and questions.

Who will have a chance to try their hand at playing along with me to an easy song - it could be YOU!
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Folk Music - let’s “make a song and dance” about it

From a Jolly Ploughboy to Polly on the Shore, which characters will you meet today?

Songs and Tunes from long ago to here and now played on guitar, ukulele, mandolin or banjo.

Sing along with well known ballads, chorus songs and sea shanties - who sang these at school?

Songs for the people - a look at contemporary themes.

Plenty of opportunity to listen and relax, join in the songs and ask a few questions
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More Talks to be announced in 2025!

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