Ishka

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ISHKA Aussie Bush - Irish - Scottish - Celtic Band - Brisbane

The name of our band is "lshka" which means" water" in Irish Gaelic.
We have been performing as the band "ISHKA" for approximately 10 Years.

All of us have been performing for many more years prior to forming "ISHKA".
We are a 6 piece band and instruments include:-
Guitar Vocals, Bag Pipes, Fiddle, Whistle, Concertina, Banjo, Mandolin, Irish Bazouki, Bodhran, (Drum) Bass, Lagerphone ..

Our versatile and extensive repertoire of traditional and modern Celtic songs, and dance music covers Irish, Scottish and Australiana.

We specialise in Ceilidhs, Celtic Weddings, Corporate functions, Parties, Festivals, Bush Dances
Celtic music is bright foot tapping music and dancing in your own style is acceptable

We have a special program for Schools entitled "An Introduction to Australiana Folk Law,
Program for Schools" (We incorporate songs, dances, marching, clapping and hand movements) + question and answer time
We have found the children to be a wonderful audience with easy participation.

Celtic music is suitable for all ages as it is unique due to the excitement it creates. It is ageless entertainment.

Scottish Dancing

Aussie Bush Band & Dancing

St Pats Day - Irish Band

Short list of Irish Songs:-
Whiskey in the jar,
Clare Island,
Forty Shades of Green,
Ride On, Raggle
Taggle Gypsie,
Star of the County Down,
Dirty Old Town,
Shores of Botany Bay,
As I Roved Out,
Fields of Athenry,
Lonesome Boatman,
Danny Boy,
Rocky Road to Dublin,
IrishRover,
Step it out Mary,
As I Rived Out.

Australian Suggestions:-
I Am Australian,
I was only 19,
Waltzing Matilda,
Khe Sanh,
Green Fields of France,
My Island Home,

Short List of Scottish Songs:-
Flower of Scotland,
Loch Lomond,
Caledonia,
We no awa tar Bide Awa,
Auld Lang Syne,
Scotland The Brave,
Scottish Soldier,
500 Miles,
Sky Boat Song,
Marie’s Wedding,
Bonnie Lass of Fyvie,
Lachlan Tigers,
Both Sides The Tweed,
Yee Banks and Braes,
I Belong to Glasgow,
Donald Wheres Ye Trousers,
Mingelay Boat Song,
Cam Yee O’er Frae France,
and many more

Plus many more
+ Country Rock Classics
+ Hoe Down Set
+ Free Style
Let your hair down after a few drinks😄

Ceilidh Dances:-
Gay Gordon’s,
Stock Yards,
Virginia Reel,
Military Two Step,
Highland Welcome,
Barrowdale Exchange,
Circassian Circle,
Flying Scotsman,
Galopede, Nine Pins,
Highland Scottish,
Pride Of Erin, Scottish or Irish,
Strip The Willow,
Welcome to the Dance,
Haymakers Jig,
Stockyards and more.