Name: The Moonshiners
Brand: The Moonshiners
SKU: the-moonshiners
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)

The Moonshiners are a multi-talented ceilidh band whose sole aim is creating a fun, upbeat atmosphere for dancing and merry-making for all!

The band’s frontman is not only an outstanding vocalist, but he’s also mastered the fiddle, guitar, banjo, mouth organ and squeeze box! He’s been on the London folk club and session scene since he was a teen, recorded material with old-time virtuoso Kate Lissauer and was voted “Folk Idol” of the year in 2007!

The Moonshiners were fantastic, the music was wonderful and they were such accomplished musicians! Christine, 70th Birthday Party, Norfolk

Performing alongside him is a classically trained pianist and self-taught tin whistle virtuoso, and a fantastic bodhran player who learned traditional Irish drumming in the Comhaltas organisation, but can play other genres as diverse as psychedelic folk and old-time.

The core members of the band founded and run the highly successful Portland Folk Club in Cambridge, now into its second year. The club hosted an acoustic tent at the Cambridge Folk Festival last year.

For ceilidhs and barn dances the band can provide their own expert caller to lead guests through the steps.

Flexible, friendly and approachable, they will do their utmost to tailor their set to your requirements.

Performance info

Starting line-up	Fiddle/guitar; whistle/piano; bodhran
Performance duration	2 x 60 minute or 3 x 40 minute sets

Booking options

Add fiddle Add £125	For an authentic folk sound
Add guitar/bouzuoki Add £125	For extra impact
Add caller Add £125	For the ultimate ceilidh dancing experience

Book with confidence! After events, we ask our clients what they thought of our acts. We publish what they say here, so you can read genuine, unbiased feedback before booking.

“The Moonshiners were superb. They arrived in good time and played at whatever level we asked for. Sometimes in the background so guests could talk and other times ramping it up so we could dance. They listened to our requirements and acted accordingly. I booked the 3-piece and by jove were they talented. Everyone has commented on how good they were and I can't recommend them highly enough. They certainly are the three P's. Punctual, Professional and Perfect!”

Jason, Private Event in Bedfordshire, January 2019

“The Moonshiners were fantastic, the music was wonderful and they were such accomplished musicians. The caller was clear with instructions on the dances, and everyone had such good fun and enjoyment, including those who could not dance!”

Christine, 70th Birthday Party in Norfolk, November 2016

“We've never seen a dance floor so full and we've been to a lot of weddings recently! You guys are definitely going to make it big although you wouldn't know it from how polite you all were. Let us know when you're playing again publicly so we can come and relive it all! You guys are completely awesome!”

Melvin, Wedding in Cambridge, July 2016

The Moonshiners

Performance info

Booking options

Folk Standards

Sample Irish/Scottish

Sample English

Sample American

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