The musicians

Fiddlestix has a pool of some of the top musicians in London: accordion, fiddle, guitar, double bass and caller, with concertina and flute also available. With a pool this deep there are always replacement musicians available if illness strikes.

Christian, accordion with Fiddlestix

Christian

Accordion

Graduating at Goldsmith College London, Christian is one of the top accordion players in the South East of England. He excels at Irish and Scottish ceilis.

Betty, double bass / vocals (optional) with Fiddlestix

Betty

Double Bass / Vocals (optional)

Double bass player and outstanding singer. Betty currently sings with the Americana band the Acoustic Astronauts and the twenties jazz band Art Deco. She has also toured with the rock band Frampton and Weller and with the function band Crazy Jane.

Sarah, caller with Fiddlestix

Sarah

Caller

One of the top ceilidh callers in the South East. Sarah has recently called ceilidhs at Trafalgar Square, London and for the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall. Sarah is an energetic and fun caller who really gets the dancers moving!

Kirsten, fiddle with Fiddlestix

Kirsten

Fiddle

Graduating with Christian from Goldsmith College, London, Kirsten is an outstanding fiddle player who also plays in the French cafe music band Fleur de Paris, the Cajun band Flakey Jakes and the Americana band Acoustic Astronauts. She also plays in medieval and Elizabethan bands!

Mike, guitar with Fiddlestix

Mike

Guitar

Mike has played in several bands over the years including the UK’s top bluegrass band Orange Blossom Sound. Mike became involved in Irish ceilis during his frequent visits to Ireland, and lived in Edinburgh for a few years where he cut his teeth on many Scottish ceilidhs.

Alan, accordion with Fiddlestix

Alan

Accordion

Alan has spent several years touring with Bob G. and is currently playing with the RATS. Alan is a true professional and knows numerous musical styles: Scottish, Irish and East European music.

Colette, accordion with Fiddlestix

Colette

Accordion

Virtuoso accordionist from Dublin who found fame touring with Sharon Shannon’s sister Mary Shannon in all-girl Irish folk supergroup the Bumblebees. Colette has also toured and played regularly with Fairground Attraction singer-songwriter Mark Nevin as well as jazz singer Mary Coughlan.

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