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Andrew calling for Threepenny Bit

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival 2019

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Photographer: Mark Cornwell

CEILIDHS

Andrew is an in-demand, and nationally recognised, ceilidh caller. In recent years he has called for some prestigious local and national events. Recent festival ceilidhs have included Wessex Folk Festival (O'Dalaigh's Ceili Band), Wimborne Folk Festival (Murphy's Lore), Folk on the Quay (Threepenny Bit) and Purbeck Valley Folk Festival (Threepenny Bit). An accomplished accordion player, Andy has built a reputation for calling and leading the ceilidh dancing and has written dances for weddings across the South of England. He is a regular performer with Brementown, Tweed in Bourbon and The Blarney Roses.

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Richard is a life-long Folk musician and fiddle player, with over 40 years of performing and recording experience. For the 10 years leading to their retirement, he was the fiddle player for The Yetties. He has performed at Sidmouth, Trowbridge, Wessex and Wimborne Festivals. He is a regular performer with Jigs for Gigs, O'Dalaigh's Ceili Band, Tweed in Bourbon and The Blarney Roses. He is also Andrew's father!

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