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The spirit of the Ceilidh
Wraggle Taggle are one of the many superbly talented bands to come out of the vibrant North London traditional music scene.
They are keeping alive the spirit of the ceilidh with a mix of Irish, Scottish,
American and English influences.
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As well as keeping in touch with their roots at regular
sessions, Wraggle
Taggle are looking forward to a full diary of
gigs ranging from traditional Irish set-dancing workshops and
appearances in Irish 'theme' pubs and clubs to private parties and weddings all over South-East England.
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Bandleader Mick Bailey (Guitar, vocals) said, "Every day
is a party in this game." He added, "Ceilidhs
seem to be as popular as ever in the UK. There has been a real
boom in interest in Irish music ever since 'The Pogues' and 'Riverdance'. 'Four weddings and a funeral' also seemed to cause
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renewed interest in Scottish dancing. We're out playing several nights every week and end up at some amazing places.
Mick cites the time they played for a children's party at Mick
Jagger's home in Richmond, West London. "We had Mick Jagger
and Jerry Hall doing a dos-I-dos", he said. "Another
time we found ourselves locked in Feltham Young Offenders Institution
playing for the inmates." "We've played jigs and reels at the Royal
College of Music and rebel songs for the British Army!"
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