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    Barn Dances, Country Dances & Ceilidhs
    Barn Dances, Country Dances & Ceilidhs
    Barn Dances, Country Dances & Ceilidhs
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    Barn Dances, Country Dances & Ceilidhs

    By Paul Hurst

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    What is the difference between a barn dance and a ceilidh? Which ones work best, what will you need to put one on and what are the problems to look out for?

    The author has been playing folk music since the late 1970's - here are a few hints, tips and some general advice on how to run one of your own.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPaul Hurst
    Release dateAug 14, 2011
    ISBN9781465851857
    Barn Dances, Country Dances & Ceilidhs
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    Paul Hurst

    A musician since the late 1970s, band leader and event organiser since the early 1980s, agent in the 1990s and a magician from the mid 2000s. Probably the only musician to have been booked to play on, in and under the English channel, or to have delivered a collapsible igloo to a Chinese Elvis impersonator. Creator of the 'Mousetrap of Doom' magic routine.

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      Introduction

      Starting as a musician in the late 70’s, my own experience has been mainly with bands playing for barn dances, ceilidhs and themed events in the south east of England, but with trips round the country and on the Continent plus the odd stint on radio, TV and at festivals. I’ve covered some ideas and thoughts in case this would be suitable for your event but please do feel free to contact me directly with any other queries you have, details at the

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