The Wee Bag Band

Description

Playing 9 instruments between us namely guitar, micro bass, fiddle, bodhran, banjo, mandolin, stomp, whistles and harmonica allows us to cover all 3 genres of Irish, Celtic & country music.
We don't put a limit on how long we play. Typically we play for an hour in the 1st set take 20/30 mins out and play for 1½ to 2hrs in the 2nd. However if your peeps are still up and throwing the furniture around... we'll keep playing...!!!

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Experience

Playing as a 5 x piece band since 2010 we have played at many venues all over the UK, Europe, USA, Central America, Caribbean and even Northern Greenland.

Previous Clients

Previous corporate clients would include Siemens, Round Table, Crest Nicholson, Honda, USAF + many more.
Festivals we've played at would include The Great British Folk Festival, Woodfest, Acoustic Festival of Britain, Celtic Fest, Rail Fest + many beer, food and pirate festivals both at home and abroad.
Plus, of course, countless pubs, bars, restaurants & private events e.g. weddings, birthdays, anniversaries even wakes

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Birthday Party (Adult) Christmas Party Community Event Concerts / Tours Corporate Event Cruise Ships Festival / Outdoor Event HM Forces/Army/Navy/Military Event Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event New Year's Eve Party Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

Meet the Act

The Wee Bag Band consist of 5 musicians Paul Bassom, Rory McGough, Steve Owen, Alan Colinson & Julian Anderson. From time to time they have the odd (sometimes very odd) musician join them.
Paul & Rory met in back in 1993 and as both of them have a keen interest in music they soon hit it off. Problem was that at that time Rory was based in Denbigh while Paul was based in London. In 1998 Paul moved up to Denbigh allowing them more time to develop their musical style. Since 2001 they have been playing in pubs & clubs in and around North Wales. Wanting to create a more dynamic sound Mark & Alan ... joined in 2003.
With the introduction of Jules the Fiddle in 2007, Steve replacing Mark on the bass in 2011 and Jim the Flute & Terry the Whistle joining us from time to time, the band were often seen out & about as a 5 & 6 piece and capable of delivering the dynamic and energetic sound that is unique to Irish Music.
Oh.! and the name.......? Well lets just say we were under the influence of something a tad iffy when we came up with that one and were stuck with it now...!!!
We are insured for Public Liability and all our rig is PAT tested. Read More