08: The Developement of the Céilí Band

Ballinakill Traditional Dance Players

Reels (Knocknagow, Fowling Piece)

early traditional ceili band

instruments: fiddles, flutes, piano

close unison playing

Aughrim Slopes Ceilidhe Trio/Band

Reels (Geaghan´s, Galway Rambler)

early traditional ceili band

instruments: fiddles, accordion, piano

Dick Smiths Star Ceilidh Band Trio

Reels

orchestral style ceili band

instruments: fiddle, piccolo, piano

Kilfenora Ceili Band 1960

live recording of the band

Don Stiffe and Kilfenora Ceili Band

Don Stiffe (vocals)

Kilfenora Ceili Band

—> long running band

—> changed over years

Kincora Ceilidhe Band

Maids of MT Cisco

Piano vamping

—> main technique

—> left hand (bass) plays chrods ; right hand alternation