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Shortlist (CLARE
Clare entertains both as a solo accordionist and also with various combinations of guitar, double bass, fiddle, saxophone, harp, uilleann pipes, vocalists and ceili/ceilidh callers.
Clare’s band is one of England’s premier bands for weddings, ceilidhs, parties, ceilis, barndances, events and celebrations.
Their diverse repertoire ranges from enthralling jigs, reels, hornpipes and marches to meltingly beautiful airs from Scotland and Ireland.
In addition, they play music from France, Italy, Russia, South America and Eastern Europe with zest and cosmopolitan taste.
Irish
The Galway Rambler (reel)
Pinch of Snuff (reel)
The Sligo Maid (reel)
Plains of Boyle (hornpipe)
Rockin’ the Boat (jig)
Haste to the Wedding (jig)
JB’s Reel
Mna na hEireann (slow air)
Carolan’s Concerto
Magic Slipper, Johnny Leary’s (polkas)
The Star Above the Garter, Dingle Regatta (slides)
The Coolin (air)
Molly Malone (waltz)
The Marino Waltz
Scottish
Scotland the Brave (march)
Miss McLeod’s (reel)
Sailor’s Hornpipe
Atholl Highlanders (jig)
Highland Strathspey Set (strathspey)
Margaret’s Waltz
Highland Laddie (highland fling)
Ay Fond Kiss (air)
Little Cascade (reel)
My Love is like a Red Red Rose
French
La Mer
Under the Bridges of Paris
La Vie en Rose
Les Parapluies de Cherbourg
Lusignac
The Last Time I Saw Paris
Pigalle
Fleur de Paris
No Regrets
Chanson D’Amour
I Love Paris
Under Paris Skies
Breton Wedding March
Nurse’s Waltz
Bourre
Le Poule Huppe
Italian
Carmela
O Sole Mio
Ah Mari
That’s Amore
Funiculi Funicula
Marechiare
Mamma
Mambo Italiano
Come Prima
Carnival of Venice
Musica Proibita
C’est a Capri
Eastern European/Russian
Tantz Tantz Yiddelekh
Macedonian Horo
Serdtse
Dark Eyes
Khosid Wedding Dances
Bandura Waltz
Shifting Sands
Kozachok
Moscow Nights
Viennese/Austrian
The Blue Danube (Strauss)
Vienna Blood Waltz (Strauss)
Kiss Waltz (Strauss)
Edelweiss
The Trout (Schubert)
White Horse Inn (Operetta)
Argentinian, South American
Libertango
Winter in Buenos Aires (Invierno Porteno)
El Choclo (tango)
JPP’s Tango
Girl from Ipanema
Black Orpheus
El Mercado Testaccio (Chile)
La Partida (Venezuelan)
El Cabure Tango
One Note Samba
Welsh
Mfanwy
Dafydd y Garreg Wen (David of the White Rock)
Y Deryn Pur (The Gentle Dove)
Ar Hyd y Nos (All Through the Night)
Calon Lan (Oh Pure Heart)
The Ash Grove
Ar Lan y Mor (Beside the Sea)
World/General/Film
Tune for a Found Harmonium (Penguin Cafe Orchestra)
La Valse D’Amelie (Amelie Soundtrack)
Amsterdam (Jacques Brel)
Concierto de Aranjuez (Joaquin Rodrigo)
Black Orpheus (Brazil)
Les Parapluies de Cherbourg
Moonlight Serenade (Glen Miller)
Can-Can (French)
The Godfather Waltz
From Russia with Love (James Bond)
Goodbye Eddy Street (American Folk)
Never Going Back Again (Fleetwood Mac)
Le Petit Cheval Rouge (French-Canadian)
Songs (with accompanying vocalist/guitarist)
Flower of Scotland
Auld Lang Syne
Will you go Lassie go
Fields of Athenry
In Dublin’s Fair City
Galway Girl
Carrickfergus
Star of the County Down
Hills of Donegal
Fisherman’s Blues
Mack the Knife
Ring of Fire
I Walk the Line
Rainy Night in Soho
Blackbird
Norwegian Wood
Dirty Old Town
Babylon
You are my Sunshine
Bright Side of the Road
Moondance
Brown-Eyed Girl plus many more..
Ceili/Ceilidh/Barndance Repertoire
Gay Gordons
Dashing White Sargant
Circassian Circle
Siege of Ennis
Strip The Willow
Haymakers Jig
Walls of Limerick
Virginia Reel
Canadian Barndance
St. Bernard’s Waltz
The Waves of Tory
Waltzes
Former Irish President Mary McAleese, Dublin Castle
Latvian President Vaira V??e-Freiberga
Antonio Carluccio
Sting
Princess Anne
Thandie Newton
Guy Ritchie
Home House
Irish Embassy, London
Eltham Palace, London
5 Hertford Street
Hatfield House, Hertfordshire
RAC Pall Mall
Goodwood House, Sussex
Finsbury Town Hall, London
Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire
Soho House, London
Dorchester Hotel, London
Claridges Hotel, London
Marylebone Registry Office
Albannach, Trafalgar Square
Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park
Villa Cimbrone, Ravello, Italy (my favourite place in the world)
Other
Colette recently had the pleasure of sharing the Festival billing as member of The Long Notes with Jools Holland at Wickham Festival and The Proclaimers at HebCelt Festival.
Played support to :
Luka Bloom (O2 ABC Glasgow)
Brian Kennedy (with The Bumblebees at Glasgow Concert Hall)
General Information:
Name: Clare
Location: London
Band Members: Clare (accordion) or as duo with fiddle, or as 3 piece with fiddle and guitar or as 4 piece with additional bass/percussion
Main Category: Accordionists
Other Categories: Corporate, Events, Festival Entertainment, French Music, German Music, Irish,Ceilidh & Folk, Latin & South American, Live Music, Musicians, Product Launches, Solo Duos & Trios , Traditional & World Music, University & College Balls, Wandering Musicians, Weddings
Timings:
Standard Set Times: 3 x 45 mins or 2 x 75 mins
Set Up Time: 1 hour
Usual Arrival Time: 1 hour and a half before start
Usual Finish Time: Varies
Sound & Lighting:
PA suitable for: solo plus band
Stage Lighting:
Dance Floor Lighting:
Free use of PA via iPod: Yes may include additional charges
DJ included: Yes may include additional charges
Star Cloth:
Other Requirements
Hospitality/Artist Rider: Soft drinks, parking, chair
Technical Requirement: 13 amp sockets for our own PA
PLI and PAT certificates available on request.
Brid Scanlon, We had a truly fabulous evening
"Thank you thank you for playing at our wedding!
We had a truly fabulous evening, the music was excellent, the atmosphere was high and the dance floor was packed all night.
Everyone commented on what talented musicians Clare's band were and the whole ambience of the evening including the sensitivity of the caller, helped our two families get to know each other. Thanks again
Asma and Steve, It was the highlight of the night!
Steve and I are back from our honeymoon now and just wanted to say a huge thank you for the wonderful ceilidh you orchestrated at our wedding!
It was the highlight of the night! And my legs paid for it the following day! Everyone enjoyed it tremendously. All the best for the future!"
Judith Ni Bhreaslain, Ceili in The Brewery, Chiswell St. Lon, We will certainly be contacting them next time around!
"We were delighted with our choice of Clare and her band for our recent charity céilí in central London.
Their energetic caller was amazing in the number of dances she knew and the ability she had to persuade the crowd to get on their feet and dance.
The music was exactly what we were looking for, the musicians very accomplished and always ready to take suggestions, and they played a mix of old favourites and some new dances to ensure that novices and experienced céilí goers had great fun. We will certainly be contacting them next time around! Thanks."
Brendan and Fionnuala Wedding on canal barge, Regent's Canal, you were absolutely brilliant
Thank you so much for playing at our wedding, you were absolutely brilliant and everyone was talking about what a beautiful touch your playing was,
it turned something nice into something magical, and my mother even commented about what a lovely and charming woman you are too.
We can't believe you took the time to learn the music we had suggested, including the L'Atalante theme, we are very grateful indeed. We had a really amazing day and you contributed significantly to thank - so thank you.
Tara Kenny (Ham Polo Club), Thank you so much for the amazing music you provided us on our wedding day
Thank you so much for the amazing music you provided us on our wedding day. So many guests commented on how your music created the perfect atmosphere. The tune - ceremony - that you learnt for us was just so wonderful and a few people stated it put the hairs up on the back of their neck when you played it. Thank you.
Martin (Rochester), We really can't thank you enough, The Galway Shawl was fantastic
"I just to say on behalf of myself and my family, thank you for making a very hard day a little easier. Everyone who I spoke to after the service yesterday commented on what a difference you made. We really can't thank you enough, The Galway Shawl was fantastic. On behalf of my Father, a big thank you. He really would of looked down and loved it.
If i ever need a accordian again, I'll know where to come. (Think i might have started a trend) You may visit Rochester a few more times over the next few years. Many thanks again
Emma and Paul (Surbiton, Surrey) , The audience, from 7 months to 70, loved the set
We booked Clare's band for our 10th wedding anniversary, an informal party at our home. With an Irish family and friends who love Irish music, we were keen to have a blend of popular folk songs and more instrumental tunes to encourage dancing... The band were fantastic - superb musicians, friendly and engaging and open to music requests. The audience, from 7 months to 70, loved the set. We would highly recommend the band and look forward to booking them for our next party."
Celtic Connections Festival, Glasgow, truly captivating.
"Outstanding instrumental prowess with a spirit and joie de vivre that is truly captivating.
Irish Times, beautiful harmony and cosmopolitan taste
"Intriguing tapestry... beautiful harmony and cosmopolitan taste…"
Irish Voice New York, a sterling musician
Claire is one of the best at coaxing genuine sounds from the stomach Steinway, a sterling musician
Hot Press Magazine , breath-taking virtuosity with a genuine love and feeling for the music she plays."
Claire is a highly respected piano accordionist and her solo album “The Attic Room” combines breath-taking virtuosity with a genuine love and feeling for the music she plays
Conor, We can highly, highly recommend Clare’s band
“After speaking to Clare we agreed that her quartet would play a mix of well known Irish songs and their own instrumentals plus ceili. All our dealings with Clare were excellent, she was extremely friendly and professional and it was one of the least stressful aspects of organising the big day. The main thing is the music went down a storm, everyone was up dancing and enjoying themselves as the band were great. We can highly, highly recommend Clare’s band. Thanks for being such a memorable part of our wedding day celebrations!”
Please Note: The fees indicated below are approximate and based on a central location for each county. They are intended to provide a rough guide only and exact quotes can only be given once the date and exact location of your event have been provided.
East
- Cambridgeshire
- £ 234.00
Foreign Locations
- Ireland
- £ 234.00
North East
- Hull
- £ POA
North West
- Manchester
- £ POA
South East
- London
- £ 234.00
South West
- Swindon
- £ POA
Wales
- Anglesey
- £ POA
- Anglesey
- £ POA
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