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Jolly Rogues

Celtic Band

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Wilmington, Massachusetts

Will travel 100 miles from Wilmington

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Jolly Rogues

Celtic Band

Wilmington, Massachusetts

(15 Reviews)

About

We do not just perform WE ENTERTAIN !!!!!



Have you ever closed your eyes while listening to music and thought you were back in
a certain time period? Well, if you listen to the Jolly Rogues that is what you are
doing. Stepping back in time, when the only way to express yourself was through lively
discussion and music. Music tells the story that is so often lost in history.

This talented group of musicians and singers came together as re-enactors, historians and
friends. The Jolly Rogues started as a group of historic interpreters at Minuteman
National Historic Park and spread their collective wings to become one of the most
historical music groups in New England.
The Rogues repertoire of 18th and 19th Century music has been researched to provide
music heard at different times in the nation's history. The music consists of ballads
and tales, shanties and songs of revolt. As the Rogues have been come a staple to some
event planners in Boston, they have included contemporary pieces that explain Boston's
and New England's place in the world. These songs make up perfect entertainment for
concerts, events and other gatherings.

Depending on the venue, the Rogues appear with the core musicians and add special
entertainment to round out the event. Each member is attired in the 18th or 19th
Century clothing to add a special flair to the performance. The Rogues are not just
musicians but great entertainers as well. The group has carved out a niche in the local
musical entertainment circles. So why not make them a part of your next event or
gathering.

The Rogues:

Jim Murray--manager and singer. Jim plays guitar and mandolin. Prior to forming the
Rogues, he performed at Sail Boston, Minuteman National Historic Park and other local
venues.

Al Hicks--a tenor with skills on the guitar and banjo. Al began his career as a 1960's
folk musician, appearing at local clubs and events.

Paul Harty-- Playing a smart fiddle and guitar, Paul has founded and performed with such
groups as "St. James Gate" (Irish), "Quarter Moon" (old country harmony) and "Blunt
Instrument" (electric folk).

Peg Hicks--Wife and soul mate of Al Hicks plays drum and Limber Jack.
She has played with the Jolly Rogues at various events around the world and many 1775 historic venues.

AISLING KEATING- Irish Native from Dublin Ireland who enjoys singing, playing tinwhistle, and bodhran in the Boston area and in, Ireland. Aisling performs in several bands playing celtic and traditional dance music with " Traditional Brew", " The Rogues" and Irish trio " Cara ". On frequent visits to Ireland she enjoys going to Irish music festivals, and performing and playing in pub sessions with friends and family. Aisling enjoys planning and coordinating musical entertainment for parties, dances, weddings and all kinds of special events


Song selection is based on what type of program requested. Some of the pieces are Rosin'
the Bow, Captain Kidd, All For Me Grog, the Mermaid,
Boys of Blue Hill, Hal an Tow, as well as hornpipes and reels. Add to this list
children's songs, ballads, tavern and drinking songs as well as any contemporary songs
requested.

The Rogues have played as far away as Beijing and Shanghai in 2006, Germany's Sea Shanty
Festival in Dahme, Germany in 2005. The Rogues have a special relationship with England
and Wales, having toured there in 2004. Their music has been heard in New Bedford at the
Whaling Museum, Strawberry Banke for the "Christmas Stroll" as well as the Camden , Maine
Tall Ship Festival. Events for historic societies and local organizations are always on
the Rogues radar, as many of these organizations invite them to perform year after year.
And again in 2011, Rockport, Ma will be entertained on New Year's Eve by the this group
of merrymakers.

Please take an opportunity to listen to the Rogues on iTunes, Amazon, or on CD. And
please check out the reviews of various events we have done in the past year.

  • Anniversaries
  • Banquets
  • Birthday Parties
  • Celebrations
  • Christmas Parties
  • Church Services
  • Clubs
  • Cocktail Parties
  • Community Events
  • Conventions
  • Corporate Functions
  • Country Clubs
  • Events
  • Family Reunions
  • Festivals
  • Fraternity Functions
  • Fund Raisers
  • Funerals
  • Graduation Parties
  • Grand Openings
  • Halloween Parties
  • New Year's Eve Parties
  • Picnic
  • Private Parties
  • Reunions
  • School Assemblies
  • Weddings
  • Wedding Ceremonies
  • Wedding Cocktail Hours
  • Wedding Receptions
  • MAGGIE MAY Jolly Rogues
  • Blow ye Winds in the Morning Jolly Rogues
  • The Mermaid Jolly Rogues
  • RAGGLE TAGGLE GYPSY Jolly Roues
  • LIZZIE LINDSAY Jolly Rogues
  • ROLLING HOME Jolly Rogues
  • I'M A ROVER SELDOM SOBER Jolly Rogues
  • BONNY SHIP THE DIAMOND Jolly Rogues
  • BROOM OF THE COWDENKNOWS Jolly Rogues
  • Road to Boston Jolly Rogues
  • THE WATER IS WIDE Jolly Rogues
  • Three Jolly Coachmen Jolly Rogues
  • BOYS FROM BLUE HILL Jolly Rogues
  • All for Me Grog unknown
  • THE RIGHTS OF MAN Jolly Rogues
  • STALEN ISLAND HORNPIPE Jolly Rogues
  • MORPETH RANT Jolly Rogues
  • HANDSOM CABIN BOY Jolly Rogues
  • HARVEST HOME Jolly Rogues
  • CAPTAIN KIDD Jolly Rogues
  • MAID OF AMSTERDAM Jolly Rogues
  • PARTING GLASS Jolly Rogues
  • GREENLAND WHALE FISHERY Jolly Rogues
  • STAR OF THE COUNTY DOWN Jolly Rogues
  • TWO SISTERS unknown
  • IRISH ROVER unknown
  • JOHNSON'S MOTOR CAR unknown
  • IRISH WEDDING SONG unknown
  • BONNY CHARLIE Jolly Rogues
  • I'LL TELL MA unknown
  • MARA'S WEDDING unknown
  • RAKES unknown
  • OLD MAID IN THE GARRET unknown
  • PEGGY GORDON unknown
  • WILD COLONIAL BOY unknown
  • DANNY BOY unknown
  • LEAVING OF LIVERPOOL unknown
  • BLACK VELVET BAND unknown
  • LOOK AT THE COFFIN unknown
  • WHISKEY IN THE JAR unknown
  • BUTCHER BOY unknown
  • QUARE BUNGLE RYE unknown
  • ROSIN THE BOW unknown
  • JUICE OF THE BARLEY unknown
  • BRENNAN ON THE MOOR unknown
  • RED IS THE ROSE unknown
  • WILD ROVER unknown
  • FINNEGAN;S WAKE unknown
  • WHISKEY IS THE LIFE OF MAN unknown
  • LARK IN THE CLEAR AIR Jolly Rogues
  • DAWING OF THE DAY UNKNOWN
  • MAIRI'S WEDDING UNKNOWN
  • HASTE TO THE WEDDING UNKNOWN
  • JEFFERSON & LIBERTY UNKNOWN
  • ST ANN'S REEL UNKNOWN
  • SI BHEAG SI MHOR UNKNOWN
  • SAILOR'S HORN PIPE Jolly Rigues
  • GYPSY ROVER UNKNOWM
  • NANCY WHISKEY UNKNOWN
  • SOLDIER’S JOY UNKNOWN
  • SALLY GARDENS UNKNOWN
  • WILD MT. THYME UNKNOWN
  • HILLS OF CONNEMARA UNKNOWN
  • IRISH EYES UNKNOWN
  • Dungeon Rock Jolly Rogues
  • HICKS THE PIRATE
  • HICKS HORNPIPE
  • RED IS THE ROSE
  • GRAND TO BE DEAD
  • GYPSY ROVER
  • MASON'S APRON JOLLY ROGUES
  • MAUI
  • JAMIE ALLEN
  • CHRISTMAS DAY
  • JUICE OF THE BARLEY
  • SHEEBEG SHEEMORE
  • THE TOWN OF BALLYBAY
  • JAMESTOWN HOMEWARD BOUND
  • NEVER WED AN OLD MAN
  • 7 NIGHTS DRUNK
  • NANCY WHISKEY
  • JOCK STEWART
  • WORK OF THE WEAVERS
  • BLACK VELVET BAND
  • MUSICAL PRIEST
  • SWALLOWTAIL
  • WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY CORN
  • OFF SHE GOES
  • KING OF THE FAIRIES
  • CHARLIE ON THE MBTA
  • KILGARY
  • ROSE TREE
  • FINAL TRAWK
  • NELSON'S BLOOD
  • LITTLE BEGGARMAN
  • FARWELL NOVA SCOTIA
  • ROSIN THE BOW
  • RARE OLD TIMES
  • DIRTY OLD TOWN
  • OFF TO CA.
  • SILVER SPEAR
  • WHISKEY BEFORE BREAKFAST
  • MAID BEHIND THE BAR
  • SOTH WIND
  • PLANXTY IRWIN
  • BRITCHES FULL O STITCHES
  • GIRL I LEFT BEHIND
  • KESH
  • TRIPPING UP THE STAIRS
  • Golden Vanity
  • Hicks the Pirate
  • Old John Web
  • Fathom the Bowl
  • Celtic Band
  • Folk Band
  • Irish Band
  • Wedding Band
Price Range
$800 - $2000 per event See recent bids
Members
James Murray
Guitar,Mandolin
Paul Harty
fiddle,mandolin,guitar,
Alan Hicks
Guitar,banjo
Aisling Keating
tin whistle,drum
Peg Hicks
Hand Drum
Influences
Tommy Makem,John Denver,Jimmy Buffet,Irish Tenors,Schooner Fare,Clancy Brothers,Stan Rogers,Chieftains,John McDermott,Liam Clancy,Kingston Trio,Peter,Paul and Mary

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In addition to Wilmington, Jolly Rogues will also travel to East Derry, Burlington, North Reading, Reading, Billerica, North Salem, Tewksbury, Woburn, Manchester, South Danville, Andover, North Billerica, Stoneham, Wakefield, Bedford, Lexington, Lynnfield, Newton Junction, Winchester, Lowell, Melrose, Middleton, Nashua, Arlington Heights, Arlington, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Haverhill, Lawrence, North Andover and many other locations in and around the Wilmington area.

Jolly Rogues was rated an average of 5.0 stars out of 5 by 15 GigMasters clients.

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