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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:- " Nightwatch ; Nothing Sacred ; The Oak Apple Band, ; ODE ; Off the Rails ; The Old Boys , the Derby Morrismen Ceilidh Band ; Old Hat Dance Band ; Old Hog ; The Old Peculiar Dance Band ; Old School Band. ; Old Swan Band ; One The Rum ; Peeping Tom ; Pepper in the Brandy ; Phoenix English Country Barn Dance 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:- "zzShepherd Of The Downs - . - A shepherd of the downs being weary of his port - Retired to the hills where he used to resort - In want of refreshment he laid himself down - |: He wanted no riches, nor wealth from the crown. :| - 2. He drank of the cold brook he ate of the tree - Himself he did enjoy from all sorrow was free - He valued no girl be she ever so free - |: No pride nor ambition he valued no care. :| - - 3. As he was a-walking one evening so clear - A heavenly voice sounded sweet in his ear - He stood like a post not one step could he mov - |: He knew not what ailed him but thought it was love. :| - - 4. He beheld a young damsel a fair modest bride - She had something amiss and disguised in her face - Disguised in her face she unto him did say - |: How now, master shepherd, how came you this way? :| CLICK HERE [About Ceilidh Bands] [Ensembles in Coventry wedding music repertoire] [About Coventry] [About music in Coventry] [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] |