Celtic and Ceilidh
Irish
Rollercoaster are often booked for events that require an element of Irish music – traditional and non-traditional. From the haunting sounds of Riverdance, to the gentle waltzing of Molly Malone… from the fiery vigor of Whiskey In The Jar, to the stirring, anthemic sounds of The Fields Of Athenry. Our fiddle players have grown up playing Celtic fiddle – it’s fair to say it’s in their blood. As a band, Rollercoaster cut their teeth in the Irish pubs across London. There’s nothing better than a solid reel or jig to bring a crowd together – and raise the roof at the end of the night.
The setlists vary for different events – even for the full on Irish events, we will blend in a few non traditional songs, though keep them fiddle driven… However, with most events, a wedding where half the guests are Irish, then we will blend the Irish songs in where appropriate. It gives everyone a chance to dance and enjoy the night!
See a few of the Irish tracks listed below…
Irish and Ceilidh
Céilidh
Below: examples of Ceilidh weddings we have played
Emmett and Nadia, Wedding Reception, Wotton House, September 2016
We have played Wotton House before a few times, and it was lovely to return here for Emmett and Nadia’s wedding reception. from...
Laura and Matt, Wedding Reception, Parkside Mercure, Milton Keynes, Sept 2016
This was a new venue for Rollercoaster to play. It was a large room, so plenty of space for the dance floor. We...
Simon and Roanna, Wedding Reception, Ramster, October 2016.
Ramster is a beautiful venue, with beautiful surroundings… and top caterers Jacaranda. The barn had been decorated in a beautiful fashion – perfect...
Peter and Clare, Wedding Reception, Henley Greenlands, Henley-On-Thames, August 2015
Henley is a lovely location for a wedding. We’ve played at various locations along the river before, and the scenery is beautiful. We...
Barbara and Rodger, Wedding Reception, Nutfield Priory Hotel, August 2015.
A very fine venue, and a repeat visit for Rollercoaster. The bride’s daughter had seen us at the Kings Head St Patricks night...
Max and Kate, Wedding Reception, Gate Street Barn, Feb 2015
Congratulations Max and Kate. We had met these guys previously at the Gate Street Barn Open Day. The Ceilidh was booked in, so...
Sarah and Jamie, Wedding Reception, The Dairy, Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury, August 2014
Rollercoaster have played at The Diary before – a beautiful venue overlooking a lake – apparently part of the Rothschild estate. The room itself...
Sinead and Neil, Wedding Reception, The Savoy Hotel, London, July 2014
This was Rollercoasters first visit to the Savoy as a band (Chris the fiddle player had played here previously). It doesn’t always follow...