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Old Man Flanagan's Ghost Celtic Band from Toronto, ON

Will travel up to 75 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 4 Reviews
  • 6 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2015
  • Starting at $1,000 per event

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Old Man Flanagan's Ghost have been bringing a taste of Celtic music to Ontario audiences for years, as well as internationally via radio and digital media play. Launched in Jan 2012, they have impressed audiences all around the G.T.A., playing notable venues including sets at The Hard Rock cafe, The Sound Academy, The Opera House, The Tranzac Club, and The Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, and performing at the 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th Annual Beach Celtic Festival. They played at Nathan Philips Square as part of the 2016 Canada Transplant Games, and at The Harbourfront Centre as part of their Dancing on the Pier series in 2016 and 2017. They have played community events such as Rib-fests, the 2016-2018 Rosedale Mayfair, and several street festivals including multiple years in the Pickering Village JAM Festival and the International Beaches Jazz Festival (2017 & 2018). They were the featured entertainment at the 2015 and 2017 Cobourg Highland Games and helped celebrate Canada150 on stage at SesquiFest in London, Ontario in 2017. Their debut album "Sociable!" released in May 2015, and hit #4 nationally on community/college radio stations, including #1 positions on weekly Top 30 and folk charts. Their sophomore album "Far From Shore" released July 2018 and received play on CBC stations around Canada, and again appeared on several college/community Top 30 and folk charts They feature a dynamic fiddle performance by Brooke Richardson and Bexy Ashworth, the talented multi-instrumentalist/luthier Matti Palonen on tin whistle, double-bass, harp, kantele, and jouhikko, Scot Allan on bodhrán, drums, and other percussion, and Stephen Lamb on guitar and lead vocals. Best described as 'high-energy Celtic folk', they combine the sound of traditional folk instruments with a passionate intensity, yet when the mood shifts to folk-style story-telling songs, the haunting melodies and warm vocals created by these musicians would 'bring a tear to a glass-eye'. They have been featured on 'The Celtic Music Journal', been interviewed in Irish Music Magazine and appeared on several episodes of The Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. With their rendition of classic Celtic and east coast covers, traditional fiddle tunes, and a variety of original tunes dubbed 'Music with a Celtic Heart', they often invite the audience to participate in a fun, energetic stage show that can be enjoyed by all. Imagine the smell of the sea, cold pints of beer, old shipwrecks, stories of love and loss, and boisterous friends sharing a laugh and a song. Now mix it with an instrumentation that takes you on a journey east, and a feeling of being welcomed into your neighbour's home for a kitchen party, THAT is the essence of Old Man Flanagan's Ghost.

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Review by Amanda T.

Saint Patrick's Day PartyReviewed on March 20, 2017From Markham, ON

This band was fantastic! They complemented our St. Patrick's day party at the Retirement residence very well. Also easy to get in touch with them and replies to questions were quick! Highly recommend them!

Old Man Flanagan's Ghost:

Thank you Amanda. We were glad to bring so many smiles to the residents and their families, and glad to hear you found communication easy. One of the most rewarding shows we've ever played. Cheers! OMFG

Review by Sasha S.

Birthday Party (Adult)Reviewed on August 21, 2016From Toronto, ON

Hired the band for my girlfriend's 30th birthday and there is no doubt in my mind that OMFG made the party one to remember! The music was unforgettable and the bands interaction with the guests brought an awesome and unique element that I have never experienced with other bands at venues. OMFG is a must-see, must-hear band and I would certainly recommend and book them again!

Old Man Flanagan's Ghost:

Cheers Sasha! We had an awesome time playing for you guys! Thanks for the kind words and hope to play for you again whether privately or at our public shows! Best OMFG

Review by Helen N.

Family ReunionReviewed on July 5, 2016From King City, ON

This band was fantastic! Friendly, fun and extremely talented. I would hire them again for future events. Everyone in attendance thought they were freest both in terms of talent and making it a fun interactive experience! Can't wait to see them again at one of their upcoming public gigs :-)

Old Man Flanagan's Ghost:

Thanks for the kind words Helen. It was a pleasure meeting and playing for you and your family. Cheers!

Song List 

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  • Farewell to Nova Scotia | Gordon Lightfoot
  • Galway Girl | Steve Earle
  • Heading for Halifax | John Allan Cameron
  • The Whistling Gypsy Rover | Written by Leo Maguire
  • A Man's a man for a'that | Robert Burns
  • Scots Wae Hea | Robert Burns
  • Sonny's Dream | Ron Hynes
  • Home For a Rest | Spirit of the West
  • The Night Pat Murphy Died | Great Big Sea
  • Ordinary Day | Great Big Sea
  • Rant and Roar | Great Big Sea
  • Run Run Away | Great Big Sea
  • Mari-Mac | Great Big Sea
  • Old Black Rum | Great Big Sea
  • Billy Peddle | Great Big Sea
  • Scolding Wife | Great Big Sea
  • Wave over wave | Great Big Sea
  • General Taylor | Great Big Sea
  • Lukey | Great Big Sea
  • Winter Winds | Mumford and Sons
  • Little Lion Man | Mumford and Sons
  • Belle of Belfast City | Rankin Family
  • Fogarty's Cove | Stan Rogers
  • The Witch of the Westmoreland | Stan Rogers
  • Barrett's Privateers | Stan Rogers
  • Strange | Old Man Flanagan's Ghost
  • Thru Wisps of Fog | Old Man Flanagan's Ghost
  • Horses and Harness and Everything | Old Man Flanagan's Ghost
  • Sweet Sofie | Old Man Flanagan's Ghost
  • This Single Moment | Old Man Flanagan's Ghost
  • Tom Malloy | Old Man Flanagan's Ghost
  • The Train Robber's Brother | Old Man Flanagan's Ghost
  • May | Old Man Flanagan's Ghost
  • The Midnight Ship | Old Man Flanagan's Ghost
  • Shipping up to Boston | Dropkick Murphy's
  • Captain Kelly's Kitchen | Dropkick Murphy's
  • Heave Away | The Fables
  • Tobacco Island | Flogging Molly
  • Every Dog Has It's Day | Flogging Molly
  • Fisher's Hornpipe | Trad Fiddle
  • Bowing The Strings | Ned Landry (Fiddle tune)
  • Rakes of Kildare | Trad Fiddle
  • The Old Man and the Old Woman | Trad Fiddle
  • Growlin' Old Man and Old Woman | Trad Fiddle
  • Red Wing | Trad Fiddle
  • Down Yonder | Trad Fiddle
  • Flannigan's Polka | Trad Fiddle
  • Boil Them Cabbage Down | Trad Fiddle
  • Haste to the Wedding | Trad Fiddle
  • If Ever you were mine | Trad Fiddle
  • St. Anne's Reel | Trad Fiddle
  • Irish Washerwoman | Trad Fiddle
  • Devil's Dream | Trad Fiddle
  • Uncle Henry's Reel | Trad Fiddle
  • Angus Campbell | Trad Fiddle
  • Star of the County Down | Traditional
  • Ashoken Farewell | Jay Unger (Fiddle Tune)
  • Dicey Reilly | Traditional
  • Wild Rover | Traditional
  • The Bould O'Donoghue | Traditional
  • O Danny Boy | Traditional
  • Finnegan's Wake | Traditional
  • Rattlin' Bog | Traditional
  • Bonnie Wee Jeannie McColl | Traditional
  • I'se the B'y | Traditional
  • Mairi's Wedding | Traditional
  • Step it out Mary | Traditional
  • The Foggy Dew | Traditional
  • Drunken Sailor | Traditional
  • The Lark in the Morning | Traditional
  • Black Velvet Band | Traditional
  • MacNamara's Band Medley | Traditional
  • Fields of Athenry | Traditional
  • The Parting Glass | Traditional
  • Drink it up Men | Traditional
  • Sing Irishman Sing | Traditional
  • Whiskey in the Jar | Traditional
  • Seven Drunken Nights | Traditional
  • Lannigan's Ball | Traditional
  • The Spanish Lady | The Dubliners
  • The Rocky Road to Dublin | The Dubliners
  • Song for Ireland | The Dubliners
  • Paddy works on the Railway | The Dubliners
  • On Raglan Road | The Dubliners
  • The Ferryman | The Dubliners
  • A Pub with no beer | The Dubliners
  • Molly Malone | The Dubliners
  • The Irish Rover | Dubliners and Pogues
  • Dirty Old Town | The Pogues
  • Streams of Whiskey | The Pogues
  • Fairytale of New York | The Pogues
  • Sally Maclennane | The Pogues

Booked Events 

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Past Events

July 22, 2017 • Anniversary Party
Sat7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Toronto, ON
March 17, 2017 • Second Wedge Brewing Co.
Fri7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Uxbridge, ON
March 17, 2017 • Saint Patrick's Day Party
Fri2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Markham, ON
October 29, 2016 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Toronto, ON
August 20, 2016 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Toronto, ON
July 2, 2016 • Family Reunion
Sat8:00 PM - 9:00 PM King City, ON
March 17, 2016 • Irish Times Pub
Thu1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Pickering, ON
March 12, 2016 • Fundraiser
Sat4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Toronto, ON
January 23, 2016 • The Stone Lion Pub
Sat9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Toronto, ON
December 13, 2015 • Celtic Kitchen Sessions
Sun3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Toronto, ON
December 12, 2015 • Irish Times Pub
Sat9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Pickering, ON
November 28, 2015 • Irish Times Pub
Sat9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Pickering, ON

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