Celtic Charms

Elk Grove, CA

Affordable 15-20 people, no pa

Travels up to 30 miles

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Overview

Acoustic Irish and Scottish music, 70's music, folk music, Scandinavian Folk music. History and stories of the Celtic Culture. This is for small groups, pubs, free for retirement homes and veterans/military groups.


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Booking information

Price range: Affordable 15-20 people, no pa

Languages: English, I Sing Some Songs In Irish.

Gig length: 30 - 120 minutes

What to expect

I typically play a 35–40-minute sets and take small 10–15-minute breaks if I am playing several hours. For short gigs that are an hour long, I can play straight through. For a 2-hour gig, I would probably take a couple of breaks. I enjoy audience participation and have been known to do a few "sing a long's". I like to give a little background history of some of the songs I play and for the Celtic music I usually incorporate the history of the songs and also tell a little bit about Celtic culture. There may be some poetry readings as well. I have a few interesting family stories about my family's Celtic history as well.

About

Hello! Céad Míle Fáilte (A Hundred Thousand Welcomes in Irish) I have been playing acoustic music for 30 years. My experience includes country music bands, church music, parties, pubs, and small concerts. I play a variety of music: folk music from 60's and 70's, 70's pop music, and Irish and Scottish music. I also play some Scandinavian music. Irish and Scottish music includes old traditional songs as well as more contemporary. Some examples of what I play are:
Carrickfergus, Danny Boy, The foggy dew, Early one morning, My Lagan Love, The Irish Rover, Loch Lomond, Mairi's Wedding, My own native land, Paddy's green shamrock shore, Siuil a Run, Zombie, and more.
I sing and play acoustic guitar. I can also play mandolin, bodhran (Irish drum), and am working on the harp. I have equipment to amplify for small indoor and outdoor venues.

Additional booking notes

I have amplification but would like to make sure the venue is well lit so I can see my music. I also would need a chair.

Past booked events

April 2024

13

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

3:00pm - 3:30pm

Sacramento, CA

Set list

CELTIC TUNES:
All Souls Night
Auld Lang Syne
Bean Phaidin – in Irish on Bodhran
Carrickfergus
Danny Boy
Early One Morning
The Foggy Dew –
Galway Bay, the Parody song
Gudernes Vilje – Myrkur
Happy Birthday
House Carpenter
I am ready for the storm
Irish Rover –
Lagan Love – (Celtic Woman version)
Leaves of Yggdrasil –
Loch Lomond
Mairi’s wedding
The Mummer’s Dance - Loreena McKennit
My Mother told me
My own native land
Paddy’s green shamrock shore – (Amelia Hogan version)
(The) Parting Glass
“Run” (Rune) by Skald – Bodhran and foot tamborine
(The) Sally Gardens
Scarborough fair –
Seagull – Bad Co.
She moved through the fair
Siuil a Run
Outlander theme
Skye boat song
Too ra loo ra loo ral
The Unicorn Song - great for kids
The water is wide
The wearing of the green
Wellerman (sea shanty)
When Irish eyes are smiling
The wild mountain thyme
Zombie – The Cranberries

OTHER TUNES:

Act Naturally
Always Remember Us this Way - Lady Gaga
Baby I Love Your Way
Could I Have this Dance
Crazy
Danny’s Song
Don’t Know Why (Nora Jones)
Everybody’s Talking at Me
Everything I Own - Bread
Guitar Man
Happy Birthday
Hey it’s good to be back home again
I Can See Clearly Now
Landslide
Lay Down Sally
Let it Be (Beatles)
Let your love flow
Mama’s don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys
Mister Bojangles
My Sweet Lord
People Get Ready
The Dance
The Rose
Seagull
Someday Soon
Stuck in Lodi again
Teach Your Children
When you say nothing at all
You Ain’t Down Home
You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away

Influences and inspiration

I grew up listening to 60's and 70's pop, rock, and easy listening music. Folk music has been a big influence for me, and I lean towards soft ballads.

Setup requirements

My main request is that there is plenty of lighting available when I am playing so I can see my music.

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