Fiddlestix has a pool of some of the top musicians in London
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 Ceili’s
Betty – Bass/Vocals (Optional)
Double Bass player and oustanding singer, Betty currently sings with the Americana band the Acoustic Astronauts and the twenties Jazz band Art Deco. Betty also toured for quite a time with the rock band Frampton and Weller and with the Function band “Crazy Jane”
Sarah – Caller
One of the top ceilidh callers in the South East. Sarah has recently “called” at ceilidhs at Trafalgar Square, London and for the BBC Proms at the Albert Hall. Sarah is an energetic and “fun” caller who really gets the dancers moving!
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
Mike has played is several bands over the years including the UK’s top bluegrass band Orange Blossom Sound. Mike became involved in Irish ceili’s during his frequent visits to Ireland. He also lived in Edinburgh for a few years where he cut his teeth on many Scottish Ceilidhs
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. He can play Scottish, Irish and East European music.
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.