The Thirty-Nine Steps Trio

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Ensuring your event is both lively and enjoyable, The Thirty Nine Steps Trio guarantees to get everyone dancing, whether they're seasoned experts or enthusiastic beginners! Renowned as one of the South's most beloved ceilidh bands, this trio delivers energetic and high-quality performances. Comprising highly accomplished musicians, they are an essential addition to any event seeking a vibrant experience!

Biography

Prepare for an unforgettable experience with The Thirty-Nine Steps Trio, a cherished ceilidh band known for authentically capturing the spirit of the dance. Setting them apart is their unique use of the piano, infusing their performances with the driving rhythms that define the true essence of ceilidh.

Comprising musicians of exceptional caliber, each member brings a wealth of experience to the ensemble. Individually, they have shared stages with renowned acts like Jools Holland, Barbara Dixon, and Stockton's Wing, and performed at prestigious venues and events such as the Salzburg Music Festival and the Lyric Theatre Shaftsbury Ave.

At the heart of the trio is their pianist, a graduate of The Royal College of Music, whose foot-stomping accompaniment sets the stage for their accordion and banjo players, both esteemed figures in the ceilidh circuit.

Their caller, also an adept bodhran player, curates the dances with sensitivity, ensuring they suit the client's preferences and the guests' experience levels. Renowned for his ability to get people of all ages and abilities onto the dance floor, he guarantees a lively atmosphere that welcomes everyone!

While their music is rooted in traditional Scottish/Irish ceilidh dance, they draw inspiration from various European and American styles, as well as their own original compositions, ensuring a diverse and captivating repertoire.

So brace yourself for a joyous and exhilarating experience with The Thirty-Nine Steps Trio—where fun and enjoyment are guaranteed!

Set List

Dances: This is a selection of just some of the dances that we use and reflect all levels of ability. Our caller will select those most suitable for your occasion and the band will choose an accompaniment from their vast repertoire of tunes.

Strip the Willow
Dashing White Sergeant
Gay Gordons
Cumberland Square 8
Snowball
Witches Reel
Holmfirth Square
Circassian Circle
Grandfather’s Polka
Chase Me Charlie
Past The Post
Willow Tree
Dip & Dive
Fleet Street Gallop
Push Me Pull You
Eb’s Square
Jump At The Sun
Bridge Athlone
Locket
The Scoop
Filigumbo
Ski Run
Sweets of May

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  • 5 Piece

    Plus fiddle or accordion and percussionist/ drummer

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  • 4 Piece

    Plus fiddle or accordion

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  • Ceilidh band got 30 people up and dancing and asking for more!

    5 - The Thirty-Nine Steps Trio are Highly Recommended

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  • The band were fantastic and lots of people commented and asked where I found you.

    5 - The Thirty-Nine Steps Trio are Highly Recommended

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  • Within 15 minutes they were dancing their socks off.

    5 - The Thirty-Nine Steps Trio are Highly Recommended

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  • I had never been to a Ceilidh before and was not expecting it to be such fun.

    5 - The Thirty-Nine Steps Trio are Highly Recommended

    booked The Thirty-Nine Steps Trio for their event

  • Scottish dancing Birthday evening

    5 - The Thirty-Nine Steps Trio are Highly Recommended

    booked The Thirty-Nine Steps Trio for their event in Somerset