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The North West's Best Irish Wedding & Events Band

The Craickers

‘As an event planner, I can not recommend these guys enough!

They were an external supplier at our venue and they were the most low maintenance & friendly band I’ve ever dealt with.
They also went above and beyond to work with us as a team, as the day was running slightly behind and, to top things off, their sets were amazing! A real crowd pleaser.

We loved them so much so we recommend them when our clients are looking for bands.'
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Emmalee Iveson
Hospitality Manager, Village Point Manchester

About.....The Craickers

Playing a unique brand of raucous Celtic rock, The Craickers are different from your average insipid covers band; the songs are played with a passion and energy that is guaranteed to leave the crowd singing, dancing and begging for more!

 

From weddings and bar mitzvahs to private parties and corporate events, we are a professional wedding & events band and look forward to hearing from you!

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Primarily, we are a quartet featuring bass, drums, acoustic guitar and lead guitar/mandolin.

However, we can perform as a semi-acoustic trio featuring cajon instead of drums (there is a video below showcasing this).

We can also look to extend the band to a five-piece featuring fiddle.

This allows us the flexibility to meet the needs of your event, whatever they might be.

 

Our repertoire of music includes collections of popular songs from pop, rock, soul and indie (and of course, Irish!) and an extensive selection of covers and musical compositions perfect for any and every occasion. We’re flexible in the songs and styles we perform, and will work with you to suit your event.

 

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch for more information!

Manchester Wedding Compilation (2023)

Wedding First Dance (2019)

Didsbury Beer Festival (October 2016)

Christmas Party (Dec 2017)

Semi-acoustic Quartet Featuring Cajon (2021)

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Musical Repertoire

For Your Dream Event

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Irish/Country

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Dirty Old Town (The Pogues)

The Fields Of Athenry (Traditional Irish)
Galway Girl (Steve Earle)
Green & Red of Mayo (The Saw Doctors)
Into The Mystic (Van Morrison)

Tupelo Honey (Van Morrison)

Sweet Thing (Van Morrison)
How Long Will I Love You (The Waterboys/Ellie Goulding)
Marie's Wedding (The Chieftains)
Pretty Peggy O (Various)
Rainy Night In Soho (The Pogues)
School Days Over (The Chieftains)
Tell Me Ma (Traditional Irish)
The Wild Rover (The Dubliners)
Wagon Wheel (Nathan Carter/Darius Rucker/Old Crow Medicine Show)
Willin' (Little Feat)
Bang On The Ear (The Waterboys)
Fisherman's Blues (The Waterboys)

Teenage Kicks (The Undertones)
Folsom Prison (Johnny Cash)
Ring Of Fire (Johnny Cash)
See See Rider (Various)
Jolene (Dolly Parton)

Whiskey In The Jar (The Pogues)

Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver)

Poor Man (Old Crow Medicine Show)
Various Jigs & Reels


Indie/Rock/Pop

 

You Can't Always Get What You Want (The Rolling Stones)
Half The World Away (Oasis)
Talk Tonight (Oasis)
Slide Away (Oasis)

Golden Touch (Razorlight)
Waterfall (The Stone Roses)

Sally Cinnamon (The Stone Roses)
I Am The Resurrection (The Stone Roses)

High & Dry (Radiohead)
Sit Down (James)
There She Goes (The La's)
Time Of Your Life (Green Day)
Fools Gold (The Stone Roses)
Movin' on Up (Primal Scream)
A Song For The Lovers (Richard Ashcroft)
A Little Respect (Erasure)
There Is A Light (The Smiths)

Satisfaction (The Rolling Stones)
Beast Of Burden (The Rolling Stones)
Blowin' In The Wind (Bob Dylan)
Ain't No Sunshine (Bill Withers)
54-46, Was My Number (Toots & The Maytals)
Burning Love (Elvis Presley)
Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Presley)
Bring It On Home To Me (Sam Cooke)
Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)

Budapest (George Ezra)

Shotgun (George Ezra)
Dreams (Fleetwood Mac)
Drift Away (Dobie Gray)
Hey Jude (The Beatles)
Higher & Higher (Jackie Wilson)
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (U2)
Lean On Me (Bill Withers)
Meet Me In The Morning (Bob Dylan)
Only Living Boy In New York (Simon & Garfunkel)
Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 (Bob Dylan)
Redemption Song (Bob Marley)
Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay (Otis Redding)
Superstition (Stevie Wonder)
Sympathy For The Devil (The Rolling Stones)
The Man In Me (Bob Dylan)
The Mighty Quinn (Manfred Mann)
You Got It (Roy Orbison)
Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd)
Another Brick In The Wall (Pink Floyd)
One (U2)
Dancing In The Moonlight (Thin Lizzy)
Hound Dog (Elvis)
That's Alright Mama (Elvis)
Jumping Jack Flash (The Rolling Stones)

Ain't Too Proud To Beg (The Temptations)

A Horse With No Name (America)

All My Loving (The Beatles)

Lovely Day (Bill Withers)

Me & Julio Down By The School Yard (Simon & Garfunkle)

Wicked Game (Chris Isaak)

Ohh La La (The Faces)

Testimonials

Going the Extra Mile

We love hearing back from delighted couples, knowing that we've contributed towards making their happy day so special.

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"The music for our wedding was immense. After seeing these guys play a couple of songs in Knutsford last August, it did not take long for myself and my wife to decide that this was the band that we wanted to play at our wedding. Their professionalism and willingness to accommodate our chosen songs was highly commendable and our wedding party showed their appreciation by spending most of the wedding night on the dance floor when The Craickers were playing. Many of our wedding guests mentioned how fantastic the music was which is imperative to making a good party 'great'. Could not recommend these chaps highly enough - a truly professional outfit."

Gem & Noel

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Want us to perform at your wedding, private party, or special event? Have questions regarding our musical repertoire, performance rates, and availability? Please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.

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