- Toronto, ON
- Guitarist
- $250 - $600
J V. said
“We would highly recommend Derek he was punctual, polite, professional and a great guitarist :):):) ”
The Celtic Effect Band
Overview
The Celtic Effect Band s a high energy party band in Southern Ontario that plays lively Celtic songs and driving fiddle tunes! Songs like Whiskey in the Jar, Galway Girl, and The Night that Paddy Murphy Died, as well as crowd pleasers like Brown Eyed Girl and Sweet Caroline.
Having a smaller event? Consider the Celtic Effect Duo.
The Celtic Effect Duo plays the same great songs as the band and is perfect for smaller pubs and parties! You'll hear great Celtic songs with the high energy you've come to expect from Celtic Effect band!
Reviews
7 reviews
Charlene D.
September 6, 2025Great performance!
The Celtic Effect Band was perfect for our East Coast dinner event. They entertained the crowd with the perfect pace & sound during dinner, while ramping up energy that had everyone up and dancing at the end ! they were so much fun. Everyone had a great time. thank you!!
Hired as: Celtic Music
Arleene A. B.
August 2, 2025Excellent performance at the Oakville Club
We were thrilled with Celtic Effect Band's performance at the Oakville Club's Lobster Fest. They are fantastic musicians who were incredibly well-received by all in attendance. We will certainly hire them again and give them our highest recommendation.
Hired as: Celtic Music, Folk Band
The Celtic Effect Band
Thank you Arleene. We loved playing at the Oakville Club and looking forward to working with you again in the future!
Joanne K.
July 15, 2025Great band, fun, and accommodating!
Perfect for making a celebration of life a true celebration. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Hired as: Celtic Music
The Celtic Effect Band
It was our pleasure Joanne. Thank you for inviting us to this very special occasion!
Sarah M.
July 12, 2024Great Energy!
The Celtic Effect put on a great show for the seniors at our retirement home for an open house event. There was a lot of fun interaction in between songs and the residents and guests were all singing along. They were also extremely kind and professional to deal with, which is so appreciated. Thanks for making our afternoon one to remember!!
Hired as: Celtic Music
The Celtic Effect Band
Thank you for your thoughtful review Sarah. Playing for the good folks at Riverview was a pleasure, and lot of fun! Can't wait to do I again in the future.
Julie
June 29, 2023They were amazing!
We had them perform at our Long Term Care Facility. The music and singing was great!
Everyone is talking about how much fun they had. They even had some of our residents and staff up dancing. Very lively and engaging. We will definitely have them back again. Thanks guys!
Hired as: Celtic Music
The Celtic Effect Band
Thank you very much for your thoughtful review Julie. We thoroughly enjoyed playing for your residents!
James
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
Services offered
Past booked events
March 2026
23
Monday
Nonprofit Event
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Burlington, ON
September 2025
05
Friday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Toronto, ON
July 2025
30
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Oakville, ON
June 2025
28
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
4:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Stevensville, ON
March 2025
13
Thursday
Festival
7:30pm - 8:15pm
•
Kitchener, ON
July 2024
10
Wednesday
Retirement Community Event
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Brantford, ON
June 2023
30
Friday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Hamilton, ON
28
Wednesday
Retirement Community Event
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Burlington, ON
March 2023
17
Friday
Retirement Community Event
2:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Oshawa, ON
June 2022
11
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Oakville, ON
Set list
Irish Rover
Sea of no Cares
I'se the B'y
Finnegan's Wake
Barret's Privateers
Donkey Riding
The Wellerman
Ordinary Day
Wasn't That a Party
Danny Boy
When I'm Up (I can't Get Down)
We're Here for a Good Time
The Night that Paddy Murphy Died
Home for a Rest
Friends in Low Places
South Australia
I'm a Rover
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
Margaritaville
Galway Girl
Bad Timing
Mari Mac
Whiskey in the Jar
Caledonia
Brown Eyed Girl
The Crawl
Excursion Around the Bay
Old Black Rum
Country Roads
Star of the County Down
Sweet Caroline
Mermaid Song
Lukey’s Boat
The Last Shanty
Dirty Old Town
Irish Pub Song
The Weight
Heave Away
Chicken Fried
Drunken Sailor
Sonny's Dream
Molly Malone
Song for the Mira
Sweet Forget Me Not
I'll tell me ma
Farewell to Nova Scotia
Black Velvet Band
Wild Rover
Several Upbeat and Danceable Fiddle Tunes
Influences and inspiration
Irish Rovers
The Dubliners
The Pogues
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