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The Band
The Band
Alterego are a professional East Yorkshire based family duo who are available for hire at folk festivals, wedding receptions, parties, fund-raisers, and corporate events. Formally a trio with the bands late drummer, Noel's wife and Stephen's mother, Olga. This talented father and son musical duo have been performing together for over 20 years. They have an extensive repertoire of music and songs from all across the United Kingdom and beyond, including Scottish, Irish, English Folk, Country and traditional music to name but a few. So whether you want an evening of traditional tunes and a Ceilidh or a night of energetic Jigs/Reels and songs (e.g. St Patricks night) we can create the right atmosphere for your event. We can provide a friendly, experienced and clear caller for a Ceilidh who will explain each dance step by step if required.
As well as taking bookings for weddings, parties, barn dances and charity events Alterego also performs at Folk Clubs, Festivals and concerts particularly in the north of England, but have been known to travel further afield to far flung places such as Dulverton, Spratton, Amsterdam, Ireland, Isle of Wight and beyond.
Sponsoring Natasha Nelson and Mythical Madness at the McMillan Charity Race, York Races Friday 24th September 2021
3rd Place, Natasha Nelson & Mythical Madness
Sponsored by Alterego Ceilidh Band and Steve Jackson Music
Natasha Nelson
Latest News
Latest News
2024
2024
Stamford Bridge Acoustic Sessions
Saturday 13th January 2024 - 19:30 -The Cricket Pavillion, Low Catton Road, Stamford Bridge
Saturday 10th February 2024 - 19:30 -The Cricket Pavillion, Low Catton Road, Stamford Bridge
Saturday 9th March 2024 - 19:30 -The Cricket Pavillion, Low Catton Road, Stamford Bridge
These sessions are open to all acoustic singers and musicians, 19:30 - 22:30
27th January Burns Night Event for York Medical Society
2023
2023
Starting with our Burns Night Ceilidh in January for York Medical Society we have played a number of gigs including our regular St Patricks Dates, we have also played some private Ceilidhs for weddings. Further into this year we are playing a local birthday party and our usual gig at Moira Furnace Folk Festival.
🎶🎵🎼Moira Furnace Folk Festival 🎶🎵🎼
This ended up being a really busy one, especially for Stephen who ended up with two solo stage spots, the Ceilidh, main stage with the band and not forgetting the very popular Skiffle session with Noel and Bob.
🎸Stamford Bridge Acoustic Sessions return! 🎸
Saturday 14th October - 19:30 - The Cricket Pavillion, Low Catton Road, Stamford Bridge
Saturday 11th November - 19:30 - The Cricket Pavillion, Low Catton Road, Stamford Bridge
Saturday 9th December - 19:30 - The Cricket Pavillion, Low Catton Road, Stamford Bridge
These sessions are open to all acoustic singers and musicians, 19:30 - 22:30
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2022
2022
The Stamford Bridge Cricket club sessions resumed in October 2022 with a good turn out for all sessions.
January - We had a really fun night playing at a Ceilidh for the Burns Night at Drewtons Manor.
We played back to back gigs for St Patrick's in Stamford Bridge, Friday the 18th March saw us entertaining to crowd in the Bay Horse, Saturday 19th March saw us entertaining a lovely crowd in The Old Station Club.
We look forward to playing at B-Fest in Stamford Bridge on Saturday 4th June and Ruff-Fest on 2nd July.
Following this we played at Moira Furnace Folk Festival, a regular fixture in our calendar.
The back end of the year saw more acoustic session and a couple of private gigs.
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2021
2021
A huge well done to Natasha Nelson and Mythical Madness for finishing 3rd in the McMillan Charity Race at York Races on Friday 24th September 2021. Natasha raised over £4000 for McMillan and it was our pleasure to sponsor Natasha for this very worthy cause.
We have been enjoying getting out and about following the easing of restrictions. We have had some successful private gigs and a festival this year.
We currently have a couple of private bookings and a festival! We appeared again at Moira Furnace Folk Festival on 18th - 21st August 2021 with a spot on the Dave Johns Stage as well as the renowned Saturday Night Ceilidh and the Sunday morning Skiffle Session. We were honoured to be joined by Anthony John Clarke as a guest musician at the Ceilidh.
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2019
2019
2019 was a brilliant year where Alterego performed at Doncaster, Filey, Great North Folk Festival, Beverley, Whitby Ahoy, Moira Furnace and Sedgefield as well as performing at a number of private events.
2019 was a brilliant year where Alterego performed at Doncaster, Filey, Great North Folk Festival, Beverley, Whitby Ahoy, Moira Furnace and Sedgefield as well as performing at a number of private events.
Testimonials
Testimonials
...Well done to you for everything over the four days. Your concert set on Sunday was brill!
Sue - Moira Furnace Folk Festival (August 2021)
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...I do not think we can thank Moira Furnace Festival and the staff, organisers and volunteers enough. Too many highlights. Sweet sets from Winter Wilson, a superb skiffle session from Alterego (quite superb), great sound from Graham and James as always, and kindness abounding. Really smashing, Loved it.
Anthony John Clarke (August 2021)
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...Best night out in years at the Moira Furnace Folk Festival Ceilidh with Alterego Ceilidh Band
Benjamin (August 2021)
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...Just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you very much for the Ceilidh last weekend. It was very well received and we almost did not spot the lack of partner swapping.
Alex (August 2021)
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...Thanks so much for coming. Everyone had a marvelous time and we loved hearing your music. Will definitely call you again for our next event!
Pippa
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...I just wanted to say a massive thank you for performing at our wedding, everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves! I've heard nothing but praise for your performance so, again, thank you. I'm sorry I didn't see you before you'd headed off but I got a bit carried away with 'mingling' :)...
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Following the success of this year's event, we are planning a Burns Night with Supper and Ceilidh ....We would like Alterego to entertain us again, if you are available. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes
Paul (York Medical Society)
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Everyone had a fantastic time. You were great and I can't thank you enough.
The day was an absolute whirlwind but we had the best time ever.
Hopefully we'll see you again on another occasion.
Best wishes to you all.
Julie
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just want to thank you and your band members again. We thoroughly enjoyed the dancing, and had so many guests tell me they had a great time too with the dancing. I have to admit, the Disco did not get anywhere near the same number on the dance floor as you did, and most people drifted away by 11.30!
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A big thank you to you and the rest of the band for such a great session on Saturday night at Whixley Village Hall. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and the feedback from our friends has been amazing - I think there was only 1 person who couldn't dance due to health reasons!
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Just in haste as we still have visitors, but thanks you so much for being so fantastic on Saturday night. We LOVED the ceilidh. It was brilliant!
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