Celtic folk band

Gaolta

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About Gaolta

Lively and energetic Irish Traditional Folk Group based in Newry & Mourne, Northern Ireland.
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Celtic folk band
Newry
Public liability insurance of £10 million

We are an enigmatic 5 piece who specialise in playing Irish Traditional Music and singing Irish Folk songs. We combine Irish Trad with Folk singing to provide quality entertainment to our audiences. We are accomplished musicians in our own right and can offer a combination of the following instruments: Banjo, Mandolin, Button Accordion, Guitar, Tin Whistle, Piano. We began performing as teenagers, participating in Scór competitions - winning a Scór County medal many moons ago and have performed at various events throughout our communities. After taking a hiatus for a number of years, we decided to regroup and play together again. We provide a broad range of Irish Traditional music ranging from Jigs and Reels to Slow Airs as well offering beautiful arrangements of your favourite Irish folk songs. We have experience in Wedding and Funeral ceremonies, Wedding drinks receptions, corporate function receptions, community events and family reunions. We are experts in accommodating your tune and song requests and are happy to arrange our music to suit the needs and enhance the atmosphere of your event or function.

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Gaolta's Reviews

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Ryan S
1 year ago, for a Wedding in Darver
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Gaolta Played at the drinks reception for our wedding in Darver in February, the music created both a relaxed and then lively atmosphere to put everyone in good form for the evening. Enjoyed by all.

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Gaolta's Song list

Songs:
Caledonia
There were Roses
Grace
Ride On
My Belfast Love
The Bonny Hills of Sweet Lislea
Red is the Rose
Raglan Road
O Danny Boy
The Galway Shawl
Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears
Nancy Spain
The Water is Wide
The Town I Loved So Well
Four Green Fields
The Parting Glass
The Voyage
The Rare Old Times
Will Ye Go Lassie Go
Runaway
Emmylou
The Black Velvet Band
Black is the Colour (Of my true love's hair)
Jigs:
Tripping Up the Stairs
Dan O'Keefe's
The Kesh
Butler's of Glenavon
McArthur's
Clare Jig
Miss O'Sullivan's
The Blackthorn Stick
Ballybrolly Jig
Reels:
Road to Errogie
Cooley's
The Ashplant
The Silver Spear
The Wedding Reel
The Humours of Tulla
Sporting Paddy
Frank's Reel
Frolics
Sally Garden Reel
Cregg's Pipes
Congress
Red Haired Lass
Good Morning to your Nightcap
Clumsy Lover
Lark in the Morning
Tamlin
Bass Face
Trip to Chernobyl
The Flying Golfclub
Hornpipes
Saddle the Pony
Haste to the Wedding
The Harvest Home
Slow Airs:
A Song for PJ
Lady Gregory's
Inis Oir
Sí Beag Sí Mór
Waltz of the White Lilies
A Little Tale
May West

Gaolta's Prices

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Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line-up is as follows: Vocals (whole group or solo) Banjo, Button Accordion, Guitar / Piano, Piano / Tin Whistle.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

We can offer a service like this if you are interested for an extra £150 per hour until the venue closes or until the event is finished.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance!

Can you roam around while you perform?

No, we are a static group due to the nature of our instruments and our PA system.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

Of course, we’re happy to perform the songs you like and can work with you to ensure you have an amazing time. If there’s any songs you’d like covered, we’d be happy to chat with you to see if it is doable.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

PA is included, however if you would like lighting, this would be an extra expense as we would have to outsource for this service.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.
Musicianship
Genres:
Traditional Irish folk, Folk, Ceilidh, Acoustic
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Corporate event
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