Ballads, Folk Songs and your Irish Music questions answered
What is the most popular melody for an Irish bridal entrance?
Among many others the following are popular and fitting:
Sí beag sí mor
Planxty Irwin
Tabhair dom do lamh
Can you learn new music for my ceremony?
Yes, but we will always consider our instruments and genre. Having the right band for your ceremony is important for both you and us. Drop us an email and lets discuss!
Do you sing Whiskey in the Jar?
Yes! We do a cracking version of Whiskey in the Jar along with many more songs made famous by The Dubliners, Luke Kelly, Christy Moore and The Fureys.
Do you play in pub sessions?
Yes, just drop us a line and we’ll get in touch to let you know where we’re going to be.
Where can I find a good Trad Band for my wedding?
Look no further! Asgards can play for your wedding drinks reception or after party.
Do you play Irish Music for Wedding Ceremonies? What Irish songs are good for a wedding ceremony?
We play mostly instrumental pieces for wedding ceremonies. O’Carolan is a favourite and Irish airs like “She moved through the fair” and “Down by the Salley Gardens”.
Why should I have an Irish session for my drinks reception?
There is nothing more Irish than a night in the pub and the atmosphere created by an authentic traditional session is incomparable. If you have overseas visitors they will be so happy to experience some real Irish culture.
Why do people like to sing The Wild Rover?
It’s a great song to sing along to. The chorus is simple and the story is easy to follow. It’s about drinking in the pub and finding money in your back pocket to pay for it. That’s pretty Irish!
Do you only sing Irish pub songs and ballads?
No, we also do contemporary songs. Have a look at the list below:
What’s the difference between The Violin and The Fiddle?
A Violin is the name of the instrument when you play Classical Music. The Fiddle is the name given when you play folk or Traditional Music. Luckily, Alison plays both!
Do Asgards play for Corporate events and movie production wrap parties?
Yes! We are based very close to Dublin so we can work on short notice and make your event really special. We have played for some really cool wrap parties in Dublin’s many gorgeous venues. Call us on 086 2567808.
What’s the difference between The Uilleann Pipes and The Bagpipes?
This could be the start of a joke… have a look on our post about the Uilleann pipes. One of the main differences is that the Uilleann pipes are inflated using a bellows and the Bagpipes are inflated using the breath. The Uilleann pipes are Irish, The Bagpipes are Scottish. The Uilleann pipes are for parlour music, the Bagpipes for war.
Here’s a list of SOME of the ballads we sing:
The Leaving of Liverpool
The Ferryman (strawberry beds)
The Wild Rover
Whiskey in the Jar
Black is the Colour (of my true love’s hair)
Go lassie go (wild mountain Thyme)
Clare to here
The Fields of Athenry
Dirty old town
Molly Malone
I’ll Tell Me Ma (when I get home)
Contemporary Songs
Country roads (John Denver), Folsom Prison Blues (Johnny Cash), I used to love her (The Saw Doctors), Fishermans blues (The Waterboys), I would walk 500 miles (The Proclaimers), Freefalling (Tom Petty), Galway Girl (Mundy), I Will Wait for you (Mumford and Sons), How long will I love you (Waterboys)
Let us know if you have any requests!