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Uisge Burns’ 2014

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It’s that time of year again! join us for our weekend of frivolity and noisiness to celebrate The Bards birthday. We’re kicking off a little early with a Lunchtime concert in the Cardiff Central Library on Saturday 11th January at 1.00 pm. Join us for some FREE tunes and even a dance if you feel so inclined! https://www.facebook.com/events/621209237941377/ On Friday 24th January we’re a holding a FREE ceilidh in the foyer of Chapter Arts Centre at 8.00pm. Come and dance the night away to kick start the celebratory weekend. https://www.facebook.com/events/622752754454963/ Sunday night sees a joint ceilidh and concert with local … Continue reading Uisge Burns’ 2014

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February Session

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After the stonking session we had a couple of weeks ago, many people have asked if we’re going to do it again. So in a word “yes”. Yes we are! Sunday 24th February in the same venue – Poets’ Corner City Road from 6.00 – 9.00pm. Come and join in! Again we’ll provide dots for those that want them and feel free to bring your own either notated or in your head! The Facebook event is here! Continue reading February Session

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Uisge’s Burns Mini-Festival

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Exciting times. We’re taking over Cardiff for the weekend! On Friday 25th January (Robert Burns’ Birthday) we’re kicking the weekend off by playing a free ceilidh in the foyer of Chapter Arts Centre 9.00pm. On Saturday we’re playing a lunchtime concert in Cardiff Central Library 1.00pm – 2.00pm And on Sunday we’re hosting our first ever Uisge Session. bring your instrument/voice/spoons to The Poet’s Corner City Road and join us for some tunes and drinks. Continue reading Uisge’s Burns Mini-Festival

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Sci-Fi Ceilidh

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We are playing a Science Fiction themed ceilidh as part of the Cardiff Science festival on Sunday 15th July. Join us for the usual silliness with Sci-Fi fancy dress (any excuse!) suitable sci-fi themed tunes and a dance called Star Trek! A new venue for us: Buffalo Bar, Windsor place. Check out the map if you’re not sure. Only £5 and first dance is at 8.00 sharp!   View Larger Map Continue reading Sci-Fi Ceilidh

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A Midsummer Night’s Ceilidh.

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In fair Cardiff, where we lay our scene… (yes we know that’s from a different play!) Join Puck, Cobweb, Peas-Blossom, and Mustard Seed (you can guess who’s who!) for a (nearly) midsummer night’s ceilidh. Roath Park (back bar), City Road 7.30 for 8.00 £4 / £3 (NUS) Shakespearean fancy dress optional! Click here for the facebook event Click here for the googlemaps page Continue reading A Midsummer Night’s Ceilidh.

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Burns’ Ceilidh 2011

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We are pleased to announce our first ceilidh of 2011 a Burns themed event. We will have all your favourite dances and tunes plus special Burns’ songs and dances. The first dance will start at 8.00 so make sure you turn up nice and early so you’re ready to be in every dance! £4 / £3 (NUS) The Roath Park Pub (Back Bar), City Road, Cardiff Saturday 29th January 8.00pm You can find the Facebook event here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=189519901060932 Looking forward to seeing you all there! Continue reading Burns’ Ceilidh 2011

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Pirate Ceilidh

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We are pleased to announce our next public ceilidh, which will be on 23rd October in The Roath Park on City road, Cardiff. 170 City Rd CF24 3JE There’ll be lots of the usual dances with a few new ones and new tunes and songs for you to tap, sing, dance and frolic along to. £4 / £3 (NUS) Don’t forget to tell all your friends and invite them along. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=150383198330245&ref=mf Continue reading Pirate Ceilidh