A Bag Full of Blarney! An Irish duo with over twenty years of live performance experience!

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of Manchester, Greater Manchester. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
2 x 45 minute sets:
Solo: £350
Duo: from £700
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About / Biography

An Irish duo with over twenty years of live performance experience. We have travelled extensively, sharing our unique interpretation of Irish material far and wide -including residencies in Greece and Australia. The band began life due to a shared appreciation of The Dubliners and has really just continued from there. We look forward to putting a smile on your face and a spring in your dancing shoes!

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Location

Based in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

The Dubliners

The Pogues

The Saw Doctors

Dublin City Ramblers

Christy Moore etc.

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We are self contained and only need a small space to perform really. Although bigger is always nice.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We have our own PA.


What information do you require about a venue?

Name, location, postcode, contact number.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Only if it is added as an extra to the fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

Played at the Etihad Stadium Manchester before an important Champions League Game. The atmosphere was incerdible.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

We have been influenced by too many artists to name them all, but the most relevant to our show is The Dubliners, The Pogues, The Saw Doctors, Christy Moore.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We have been gigging together for over 20 years and began gigging in our local pub in Manchester.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

Anywhere the vibe is good and the people are familiar with the music.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Usually need 30 mins to set up and usually perform for 2 x 45 min with 15/30 mins break between sets. Can do longer or shorter if required.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Depends on the circumstances.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

They would describe our performance as a journey through the history of Irish folk/traditional music. We perform a rich blend of upbeat foot tappers with a sprinkling of touching ballads.

Recent Clients

A Bag Full of Blarney! has performed for these clients:

Manchester Irish Festival, Piccadilly Gardens.

Venues

A Bag Full of Blarney! has performed at these venues:

We have played hundreds of venues throughout Ireland, The UK and Internationally.

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