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The names of Scottish Folk BandThe folk band, in its various forms, has a history that goes back to the wandering minstrels of the Middle Ages. Much inventiveness and history has gone into the naming of bands, some traditional, some definitely not.. Here are some band names:- " Pigzear Ceilidh Band ; The Posh Band ; Pluck and Squeeze ; Pluck 'n' Squeeze Barn Dance and Ceilidh Band ; The Public Sector ; Rannygazoo ; Ran Tan Band ; Random ; Raw Material ; The RBB Band ; Red House ; Red Shed ; The Rising Sun Band ; Roger the Badger ; Rogues Gallery ; " Folk Song's Fascinating WordsFolk music is a reflection of the history of music through the ages, to modern day. Many of the great classical composers have drawn on folk tunes for inspiration for their symphonies and other great works. Similarly, the lyrics of folk songs provide a history of love, hate, politics and social change from the earliest days to the present. Hear is just one example:- "Blow Bullies Blow - - A Yankee ship comes down the river, - Blow, boys, blow! - A Yankee ship with a Yankee skipper, - Blow, my bully boys, blow! - 2. How do you know she's a Yankee clipper; - Blow, boys, blow! - Because her masts and yards shine like silver. - Blow, my bully boys, blow! - - 3. Who do you think is captain of her? - Blow, boys, blow! - Old Holy Joe, the darky lover. - Blow, my bully boys, blow! - 4. What do you think she's got for cargo? - Blow, boys, blow! - Why, ""black sheep"" that have run the embargo. - Blow, my bully boys, blow! CLICK HERE [About Scottish Folk Bands] [Ensembles in Birmingham wedding music repertoire] [About Birmingham] [About music in Birmingham] [About Wedding Venues] [About Wedding Ceremonies registrars, ministers and music] [About other kinds of music such as jazz or folk] [Frequently Asked Questions FAQs] [Ensembles1] [Ensembles2] [Ensembles3] [Ensembles4] [Links] [Home Page] | | |