Trotters Wake
Overview
We have more fun playing Irish music than should be legal, and we want your guests to be a part of the experience. If you like your Irish music a bit more on the traditional side, we are the band for you. We play a high energy mix of Irish drinking songs, rebel songs, ballads, and traditional instrumental tunes, and our tag line says it all: Trotters Wake ...bringing the pub to your party! TM
After 17 years leading Trotters Wake Irish Band in Arizona, I relocated to Pennsylvania and reformed my band under the same name. We currently play in 1-4pc combos including acoustic guitar/electronic kick drum, fiddle, bodhran (Irish hand drum), and bass guitar.
Best!
Drew Monasky
Reviews
11 reviews
Sylvaine A.
April 1, 2026Excellent
They were great!! Made the evening!!
Will recommend and hire again!
Hired as: Celtic Music, Irish / Scottish Entertainment
Thomas J. A.
October 27, 2024Excellent music
Trotters wake is an Irish folk band. I found them on gig salad but was able to see them play prior to booking. They have a few songs on you tube but that usually doesn’t tell the whole story. First it should be mentioned that I asked if they could play their normal playlist but I did want to hear a few specific songs. When I asked they reached out to verify the version I was looking for. They not only co firmed the version of that was all they had to do it would have been easy. No there were two or three they had to learn as well. They learned them and played them perfectly. One song they already knew but it had to be played at a specific time well they played it at the time and the person it was for loved it. They were playing at a wedding and depending on the weather it could have been outside or inside I changed their location three times before finding a place for them to set up. They didn’t complain they just kept moving with the changes. It was a perfect addition to our perfect day.
Hired as: Irish / Scottish Entertainment
Aileen S.
February 18, 2024Excellent music and accommodating performer
Drew played the lunch following a memorial for my mother. The music was excellent, but it was Drew’s exceedingly accommodating attitude that made the day. He learned 2 songs my mother had specifically requested, he hit the right tone on the rest of the music that had not been specifically requested, and he welcomed a family member singing with him in a song that held particular significance. He was wholly professional but could easily have fit in as a member of my large Irish family. Drew was responsive and communication was easy and prompt. We would happily hire him again, and given his leadership, I trust the whole band would be a delight.
Hired as: Celtic Music
Patricia B.
October 16, 202390th Birthday Party
Drew and Gerry were amazing. We had a great rainy day luncheon and it was such a pleasure and treat to have them. They were professional especially during set-up and breakdown. They engaged toe audience well.
Hired as: Irish / Scottish Entertainment
Trotters Wake
Thank you so much, Trish! It truly was a pleasure entertaining you, your aunt, and your guests.
Best!
Drew
Maureen L.
November 21, 2022Sandy was Fabulous
So enjoyed Sandy singing the Parting Glass
Hired as: Celtic Music
Booking information
Price range: $200-$2500
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Certificate of Insurance (COI) available upon request after booking
What to expect
We do our very best to engage the audience and get them involved in our show. We do this by inviting people up to sing the chorus of a song, leading group sing-alongs, and through jokes and dialogue.
About
Bio:
With 17 years of experience leading the 6pc Irish band Trotters Wake in Arizona, I have relocated to Pennsylvania, and I am rebuilding my band under the same name. I am currently available for solo shows of acoustic guitar and kick drum but expect to be adding more instruments later in 2023 (electric bass, fiddle, accordion, and/or penny whistle).
Performance Rates:
We take into account many factors in determining our rate, such as number/type of musicians, holidays, location, sound system requirements, merchandise sales opportunity, and whether there is a chance for repeat bookings. Be assured that our rates are very competitive, putting live music within reach if you are planning a special private party or event.
Additional booking notes
We use 3 different sound systems, depending on the need,..
1) Guitar/bass amps
2) Bose Personalized Amplification System
3) Full sound system with rack, 550W mains, 200W monitors, and digital mixer
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
July 2026
18
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
11:00am - 3:00pm
•
Cape May, NJ
August 2026
22
Saturday
Cultural Event
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Bradley Beach, NJ
November 2026
07
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Cherry Hill, NJ
Past booked events
June 2026
06
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
King Of Prussia, PA
March 2026
27
Friday
House Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Huntingdon Valley, PA
January 2026
24
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Glenside, PA
October 2024
25
Friday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Wilkes Barre, PA
April 2024
28
Sunday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Ambler, PA
February 2024
16
Friday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Jenkintown, PA
October 2023
14
Saturday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
Cranbury, NJ
November 2022
05
Saturday
Personal Occasion
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
October 2021
09
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Glendale, AZ
January 2020
12
Sunday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Gilbert, AZ
October 2018
01
Monday
Corporate Event
7:30am - 7:45am
•
Tempe, AZ
March 2018
16
Friday
Cocktail Party
10:00am - 10:45am
•
Sun City, AZ
April 2017
22
Saturday
House Concert
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Mesa, AZ
October 2015
17
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
7:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
•
Mesa, AZ
November 2014
16
Sunday
Private Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Marana, AZ
Team
Set list
Come In
Step It Out Mary (alt chords)
Red Haired Mary
Whiskey in the Jar
Mountain Dew
Tell Me Ma
Crooked Jack
Mermaid (Ocean Waves)
Irish Rover
Ferryman
Jolly Beggarman
Three Drunken Maidens
In the Valley O
Waxies Dargle
Foggy Dew
Come Out Ye Black & Tans
Lanigan's Ball
Drunken Sailor
Let Mr. McGuire Sit Down
Johnny Jump Up
Lukey's Boat
Rose Tattoo
I Usta Lover
Scalliwag
Lover's Wreck
Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore
Darcy's Donkey
Float
Galway Girl (Ed Sheeran)
You Couldn't Have Come at a Better Time
Fisherman's Blues
Kiss Me I'm Irish
Las Vegas in the Hills of Donegal
Rain and Snow
Fergie McCormack
Body of an American
Ballad of Serenity (Firefly)
Highland Paddy
Ballad of an Ordinary Man
City of Chicago
Back Home in Derry
Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Wild Rover
Star of the County Down
All for Me Grog
Bold O'Donahue
Erin-Go-Bragh (Traveler)
Galway Girl (P.S. I Love You)
Black Velvet Band
Galway Races
Bridgette Flynn
Cockles and Mussels (Molly Malone)
Spancil Hill
From Clare to Here
Valley of Knockanure
Willie and Danny
Fiddler's Green
Whistling Gypsy Rover
Mush Mush Mush Tural-i-addy
Wild Colonial Boy
When Irish Eyes are Smiling
Rare Ould Times
Ready for the Storm
Green Fields of France
Parting Glass
Will Ye Go Lassie Go
Auld Lang Syne
Ride On
Danny Boy
Town I Loved So Well
Black is the Colour
Grace
Fields of Athenry
Five Bridges to Cross
Scarborough Fair
Lass of Glenshee
Creggan White Hare
John Barleycorn (Must Die)
Sick Note
The Scotsman
I Wish I Was Single Again
Seven Drunken Nights
As I Roved Out
ABC Song
Jolly Tinker
Derby Ram
Orange and the Green
Nightingales Sing
Old Woman from Belfast
Cobbler
Seven Old Ladies
Unicorn Song
Finnegan's Wake
Mermaid (Tail)
Aon Focal Eile
Quare Bungle Rye
Johnny Be Fair
Tommy Shaunessy
Half-a-Wake
An Irish Heart Attack
Richie Won't Be Singing Aon Focal Anymore
Women Are Worse Than the Men
Wellerman
Rising of the Moon
Aurthur McBride
Living Next Door to Alice
Leaving of Liverpool
Beer Song
Irish Ways and Irish Laws
Irish Pub Song
Land Below the Waves
Fire and Rain
High and Low
Influences and inspiration
Christy Moore, The Pogues, Gaelic Storm, The Irish Rovers, The Waterboys, The Clancy Brothers, The Chieftan's
Setup requirements
Typically, we need one 110-120V / 15A outlet dedicated to instruments and sound.