May 18, 2012 at 11:59 am (Concerts, Folk Music, Fund Raising)
A concert of folk music by the Hayriders was held in Walkington Village Hall on Saturday 12th May in aid of the Helen Dunning Bursary – helping young people from the village with their studies in medical related subjects.
It was an evening filled with music and singing led by the Hayriders. The audience joined in singing old favourites such as Black Velvet Band and Whisky in the Jar. Joe, Ben, John and Ean all sang and Caroline entertained by playing various pipes and whistles. John played two beautiful O’Carolan tunes on his Ukelele accompanied by Geoff. Pie and Peas were served during the interval and a raffle was also held. More music and singing continued after the break. Ean brought the evening to a close with I’ll Tell me Ma and the Hayriders played an encore of their traditional final ceilidh set – The Circassian Circle.
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May 13, 2012 at 7:01 pm (Ceilidh, Ceilidh Band, Celtic Music, Charity, Circassian Circle, Folk Music, Fund Raising, Irish music, Jigs, Low Whistle, Project Trust, Reels, Virginia Reel)
On Saturday 5th May the Hayriders played for a ceilidh to support Beth in her fundraising for a year in Cambodia with the Project Trust http://www.projecttrust.org.uk/index.php . The ceilidh was held in Ferriby Village Hall.
All the guests were very keen to dance and soon the hall was filled with people dancing the Virginia Reel. The dancing was fantastic and the Hayriders thoroughly enjoyed playing for them. During the break there was a choice of vegetarian suppers; curry, chilli or Cambodian Stew. The band enjoyed the tasty food very much. A raffle was also held to help raise extra money.
After the break Joe Ben and Caroline gave the premier of their Low Whistle trio – two Irish tunes arranged by Caroline. Dancing continued until our finale – Circassian Circle.
A great time was had by everyone and we all wish Beth all the best for her year in Cambodia.
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April 21, 2012 at 4:03 pm (Border Pipes, Ceilidh, Ceilidh Band, Ceilidh Dances, Celtic Music, Circassian Circle, Folk Music, Fund Raising, Uilleann Pipes)
A ceilidh was held at the Catholic Church of Our Lady of Lourdes and St Peter Chanel, Hull on Friday 20th April 2012 to raise funds for the church. Joe, John, Ben, Ean and Caroline went along from the Hayriders Ceilidh Band.
Ben Joe Caroline and John
There were about 100 guests who had all come along for a really good dance. Everyone was willing to get up and dance and have a thoroughly great time. The band played some of their new sets between the dances – King of the Fairies set, Road to Rio set, Oot be est and First of August sets to mention but a few. Caroline also played her Uilleann pipes and Border pipes. During the break a couple of musicians entertained us while we all enjoyed a fish and chip supper. After a raffle the dancing started again. All too soon it was end of the evening and we brought the entertainment to a close with our traditional Circassian Circle.
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April 21, 2012 at 3:41 pm (Ceilidh, Ceilidh Band, Ceilidh Dances, Circassian Circle, Folk Music, Jigs, Lucky Seven, Snowball, Weddings, Willerby Manor Hotel)
On Saturday 14th April three members of The Hayriders were once again playing for a wedding ceilidh at Willerby Manor.
Caroline Joe and John
The Hayriders started the event by playing some quiet background music. We played a piece that is very special to us – The Cross of Hope – written by Jock for low whistle. We also played some gentle slip jigs and slides sets.
Soon it was time for the happy couple to take to the floor for the first dance. Ean then called the guests to the floor for the ceilidh to start. The dancing was very enthusiastic and the children were especially good at following the instructions. Everyone especially enjoyed Snowball and Lucky Seven. Before we knew it the evening was coming to a close. Everyone got up for the last dance – the Circassian Circle. The Hayriders were even asked for an encore so we played the Drops of Brandy set then bid everyone goodnight.
Thank you for a great evening and we wish the happy couple a long and happy marriage.
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April 7, 2012 at 11:29 am (Border Pipes, Ceilidh, Ceilidh Band, First Dance, Folk Music, Gay Gordons, Irish music, Shetland Reels, Uilleann Pipes, Weddings)
Tags: Gay Gordons, hull city hall, original folk music
On Saturday 31st March members of the Hayriders band played for a wedding celebration at the Mortimer Suite, Hull City Hall. The band – Joe, John, Ben and Caroline entertained the guests as they arrived with a selection of traditional and original folk music. We also played a beautiful new tune, composed by Ben, in remembrance of Jock.
Ben Joe Caroline and John
Caroline and John
Ben and Joe
The happy couple started the dancing with a waltz then Ean called the guests onto the dance floor for the ceilidh dancing. Caroline played the Border Pipes for the Gay Gordons and also entertained with a set on the Uilleann Pipes.
A delicious buffet was served during the break which the Hayriders enjoyed too! A great ceilidh and brilliant dancing. Congratulations to the happy couple.
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March 28, 2012 at 6:55 am (Uncategorized)
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Jock Thomson, a Co-Founder of the Hayriders.
Jock passed away on Thursday, 22nd March, after a long and protracted illness. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him, and the world of music will be the poorer with the demise of one of Music’s great characters.
Rest in Peace, Jock.
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March 24, 2012 at 9:02 am (Accordion, Banjo, Ceilidh, Ceilidh Band, Ceilidh Dances, Celtic Music, Folk Music, Guitar, Irish music, Irish Whistle, Low Whistle, Patron Saints, St. Patrick's Day, Uilleann Pipes)
On Friday 16th March the Hayriders played at the Humber Bridge Country Park Inn for The Irish Association. They were holding their annual St Patrick’s Day celebration. Members of the band entertained the guests with an evening of Irish music played on whistles. Irish Pipes, guitars, banjo and accordion. The dancing started with some gentle Irish Waltzes. Ean then led the dancers through their paces. Everyone enjoyed the dancing. During the break a raffle was held. Joe’s luck was in as you can see from the photo.
The rest of the band were not so lucky!
Before we knew it, time had passed and midnight arrived. St Patrick’s health was toasted and the national anthems of Ireland and England were played. Happy St Patrick’s Day everyone.
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March 11, 2012 at 12:17 pm (Ceilidh Band, Celtic Music, Concerts, Folk Music, Happy Birthday, Irish music)
Tags: holy cross church
A surprise party was held for Fr Pat at Holy Cross Church Cottingham on 5th March 2012. Joe, Ean, John, Ben and Caroline of the Hayriders went along to provide the musical entertainment.
Ben Caroline Joe and John
They played and sang a whole programme of Irish music and songs. A great time was had by everyone and the Hayriders wish Fr Pat a very Happy 60th Birthday.
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February 19, 2012 at 1:52 pm (Uncategorized)
On Saturday 11th February the Hayriders once again went to North Newbald to play for the PTA ceilidh. It was a freezing cold evening, snow on the ground, but that didn’t prevent it being a truly fantastic evening. The band set up behind the straw bales, the hall was decorated with Valentine’s hearts and there was a wonderful smell of meat pie cooking in the kitchen!
The Hayriders Ben Caroline Jock Geoff and John
The guests were keen to dance and Ean soon had nearly everyone up for the first dance – the Virginial reel. The band played a selection of their favourite tunes between dances so that everyone could get their breath back.
Caroline and Jock playing low whistles
During the break the band joined everyone to eat the delicious meat pie and mushy peas. A raffle was drawn and then it was time to start the dancing again. Jock and John and Ean all sang songs - All for me Grog, Molly Malone and Wild Rover respectively, which the audience joined in heartily! The evening was brought to a close with our traditional Circassian CIrcle.
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January 31, 2012 at 9:03 pm (Burns Night, Ceilidh, Ceilidh Band, Ceilidh Dances, Dashing White Sergeant, Gay Gordons, Scottish music)
On Saturday 28th January 2012 the Hayriders were once again playing for the St Andrew’s Society’s Burns celebrations at Hull University.
The Hayriders Joe Ben Caroline Geoff and John
After the guests had finished their meal and listened to the speeches the dancing began. An evening of traditional Scottish ceilidh dancing followed. The guests were keen to dance and enjoyed dances such as the Gay Gordons – accompanied by Caroline on Border Pipes, The Dashing White Sergeant, Friendly Waltz, Shetland Strip the Willow, Military Two Step and Canadian Barn Dance to name but a few.
The band entertained between dances with a mix of traditional and original Scottish folk music (composed and arranged by Jock and Caroline).
Caroline and Geoff
Joe Ben Caroline Geoff
This included – Spootoskerry Reels, Cross of Hope and Spittal of Glenshee (especially to wish Jock a speedy recovery), Hamnataing, Oot be Est Shetland reels, The Sprig of Heather set and Farewell to Govan.
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