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Sturdy Beggars

The Sturdy Beggars are a three piece Traditional Irish band comprising of Vocals/ Guitar/ Mandola, Whistles/ Harmonicas/ Flutes/ Uilleann Pipes/ Vocals, and Double Bass. Although this is the Sturdy Beggars core line-up they regularly add other instrumentalists as required and are able to offer a choice of Fiddle, Melodeon, Bodhran, Keyboards and Drums. In addition, if a ceilidh band is required the Sturdy Beggars can also offer the services of a professional caller to call the dances.

*Irish and Ceilidh to Pop, The Sturdy Beggars can do it all!*

The Sturdy Beggars are a three piece Traditional Irish band comprising of:

Seamus Curley – Vocals, Guitar, Mandola,
Mat Walklate - Whistles, Harmonicas, Flutes, Uilleann Pipes/ Vocals
Anthony Haller - Double Bass

Although this is the Sturdy Beggars core line-up they regularly add other instrumentalists as required and are able to offer a choice of Fiddle, Melodeon, Bodhran, Keyboards and Drums.

In addition, if a ceilidh band is required the Sturdy Beggars can also offer the services of a professional caller to call the dances.

Trio - Vocals/ Guitar/ Mandola, Whistles/ Harmonicas/ Flutes/ Uilleann Pipes/ Vocals, and Double Bass.
 Plus, optional Fiddle, Melodeon, Bodhran, Keyboards, Drums and Caller

Some songs performed by The Sturdy Beggars include:

  • Star Of The County Down
  • The Wild Rover
  • Dirty Old Town
  • I'll Tell Me Ma
  • The Fields Of Athenry
  • Carrickfergus
  • Danny Boy
  • The Irish Rover
  • Sally MacLennane
  • As I Roved Out
  • The Streets Of New York
  • The Rocky Road To Dublin
  • The Town I Loved So Well
  • Dublin In The Rare Old Times
  • Sam Hall

Plus, reels and jigs (usually with a caller to call the dances).

In addition, The Sturdy Beggars are able to perform songs byThe Pogues, U2, Van Morrison, The Dubliners and Pop and Rock from '70s (American Pie, Eagles, Valerie, etc.).

Paddy Aspell, Wedding Event, North Yorkshire
These guys were extremely good, on time, easy to deal with, great musicians & all had a great evening.

Paul Malone, Private Party Event, Derbyshire
A very friendly crew & really enjoyable Irish music! Thanks so much for playing for us, even though it was at the last minute that we booked you! Cheers again!!!

Paul and Susan, Private Party Event, Lancashire
Hi Tracey, I would like to thank Mat and the Lads, we had a tremendous evening. The guy's were outstanding, I would love to organise another evening in the future, so hopefully I will be in touch. Also, many thanks to you Tracey for the efficient way you handled our booking, and the prompt responses to my emails.

Mirelle Martin, Wedding, Wakefield
Hi Charlotte, the band were excellent and the service from your site excellent. Happy to recommend you both anytime!!

Deb Jones, St Patrick's Night Event, Queens Hotel, Cheltenham, Glocs
I have spoken to the General manager of the Queens who was extremely happy with the music, saying she has not seen people sing with a band like that in a long time. The atmosphere was great and would love to book them again, so will sort something out with you to maybe get them in the diary for next year!

 

Please Note: The fees indicated below are approximate and based on a central location for each county. They are intended to provide a rough guide only and exact quotes can only be given once the date and exact location of your event have been provided.

North West

  • Greater Manchester - £575.00

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