starting a ceili band

Whistlepeg · Post by **Whistlepeg** » Fri Sep 27, 2002 4:58 pm

We are starting a ceili band in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada - look out Tulla et al !!!!
My question is, when this band is ready for competitions, where in Canada & the US do we go? I assume we must qualify in N. America before going to Ireland.

Baglady · Post by **Baglady** » Sun Oct 06, 2002 6:48 pm

You can find info. about the Midwestern Fleadh Ceol which qualifies you for All Ireland at

http://www.speedlink.net/~cara/cce/index.html

Doc Jones · Post by **Doc Jones** » Wed Oct 09, 2002 12:49 pm

What is Ceili?

Is it a type of music?

Is it regular IrTrad music played by a band with specific instruments?

Is it music played by sea-loving mammals that get eaten by polar bears?

Sorry to be so clueless but if it's Celtic I'll probably like it.

Doc

AaronMalcomb · Post by **AaronMalcomb** » Wed Oct 09, 2002 1:59 pm

Watch the "C" (Celtic) word on the message board, Doc. Some are very sensitive to how the word is used. Something to do with record companies, marketing and homogeneity. It's sort of controversial and can spurn lots of debate. I'm not saying you can't use the term "Celtic" but don't be surprised if somebody gets on your case about it.
And Ceili bands are dance bands; ceili being the Gaelic word for a dance or party. The style is quite different from your Chieftains, Bothy Band, and Lunasa type groups. You'd have to hear it to understand.
Cheers,
Aaron

TomB · Post by **TomB** » Thu Oct 10, 2002 6:56 am

Here is a link that might help.

http://www.inx.net/~mardidom/rcidance.htm

All the Best, Tom

Whistlepeg · Post by **Whistlepeg** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 10:46 pm

Thanks all for your help.
Sue