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The names of Ceilidh BandThe folk dance band, in its various forms, has a history that goes back to the wandering minstrels of the Middle Ages. Much inventiveness and history has gone into the naming of bands, some traditional, some definitely not.. Here are some band names:- " Ceilidh Minogue ; Clutching At Straws ; Craigenroan Ceilidh Band ; Crazy K Barn Dance ; Crewneck Ceilidh Band ; Darloch Ceilidh Band ; Def Sheppard ; Devils Fire-Barn Dance Band ; Dragon' Breath ; Draught Guinness Band ; Dropping Clangers ; Fagins Pocket ; Famous Potatoes ; Fishing for Eels ; Flaxmere Band ; " Folk Song's Fascinating WordsFolk music is a reflection of the history of music through the ages, to modern day. Many of the great classical composers have drawn on folk tunes for inspiration for their symphonies and other great works. Similarly, the lyrics of folk songs provide a history of love, hate, politics and social change from the earliest days to the present. Hear is just one example:- "The 23rd of February - - On the 23rd of February, - The weather being clear. - We spied to be sure seven Turkish men-of-war, - Come a sailing from Algier. - Chorus: - To me ri fol leather ol, - ri fol leather ol, - ri fol leather ol lay. - Rol a diddle i, - rol a diddle i, - to me ri fol leather ol lay. - 2. Well the very first ship to come alongside, - Was called the Green Pea. - We fired to her a warning shot, - And quickly she did flee. - Chorus: - - 3. Well the very next ship to come alongside, - Was called the Prince so clear. - Commanded by the big Bagsham, - Come a sailing from Algier. - Chorus: CLICK HERE [About Ceilidh Bands] [Ensembles in Cannock wedding music repertoire] [About Cannock] [About music in Cannock] [About Wedding Venues] [About Wedding Ceremonies registrars, ministers and music] [About other kinds of music such as jazz or folk] [Frequently Asked Questions FAQs] [Ensembles1] [Ensembles2] [Ensembles3] [Ensembles4] [Links] [Home Page] | | |