Lyckerty Splyt Ceilidh Band
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These music clips cover a range of styles and will provide some idea of the way we sound. Each clip is taken from a live studio recording so what you hear is a good representation of what you get.

The tunes played by the band come from a variety of sources. Some have been learnt from informal pub sessions, others from recordings and books - no source is ignored if we like the tune. Most of the band's repertoire is made up of traditional tunes which have undergone the 'Lyckerty Splyt treatment'.

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Shave the Donkey
(30secs/467K)

This is quite a recent addition for us, although it's a traditional Morris Dance tune well known exponents in that area. The band was asked to learn and record this for a school performance and ended up liking it so much that its found its way into more regular use.

     
The Tipsy Parson
(1m4secs/1Mb)

Used for step-hop dances such as 'Clopton Bridge', 'The Tipsy Parson' is paired with 'St Anne's', which is the second tune you hear in this clip.

     

Foxhunters Jig

(57secs/893KB)


This tune is one of a set of slip jigs used for the well known strip-the-willow dance 'Drops of Brandy'. A favourite both with the band and most dancers, the 'Drops of Brandy' set has become something of a band signature. Not only do the dancers get a good workout the band likes to stretch is legs in this one too.

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