Iron Broo Ceilidh Band

Author: charlieabel

  • A new member joins us on Banjo for Burns night.

    A new member joins us on Banjo for Burns night.

    It was a pleasure to meet Alex Salmond again, he’s a singer too.  It’s good job he didn’t play the fiddle or the press would be all over it!
    He’s pretty busy with other things at the moment so I’m not sure he’ll have time to join us every gig. So please don’t be disappointed if you book us and he’s not in our line up.  Maybe after Scotland gets it’s Independence he’ll have more time. 😉

  • Iron Broo on Sky News

    We are on Sky news today.

  • Original tune for Ronnie Watt’s 9th Dan

     

    I wrote and recorded this tune for Ronnie Watt to mark his 9th Dan Karate belt. Ronnie is an inspiration to many people. His karate teaching has had a very positive impact on many peoples lives.

    You can download the sheet music for free here…

    https://charlieabel.scot/piece/ronnie-watts-9th-dan-accordion-sheet-music-scottish/
  • A night of Christmas cheers and unstoppable smiles.

    A night of Christmas cheers and unstoppable smiles.

    It really was a brilliant night.  The 2015 Iron Broo Christmas charirty ceilidh went with a swing at St. Margaret of Scotland’s Church hall at the Gallowgate, Aberdeen on Saturday the 19th of December.
    Keen ceilidh goers traded their winter blues for their dancing shoes in preparation for the Christmas holidays.  As promised it was a good old-fashioned Scottish evening where guests were invited to bring their own beverage and snacks and enjoy a ‘reel’ ceilidh.  Families and friends came and took part in the dancing, which knew no barriers to age with children, young people and the more experienced taking part.  All the dances were called and everyone was invited to join in.  Nobody was left a stranger by the end of the night.
    The raffle and a “win the whisky game” were held to raise money for “Charlie House” a local Aberdeen children’s charity.
    Iron Broo would like to thank The Devenick Dairy who donated a “Big Beast” Christmas hamper, full of cheeses and goodies and Makro Aberdeen for donating a bottle of malt whisky for our whisky game.  A respectable £173 was raised for Charlie House.
    Congratulations to Lydia Van Beers for winning the Devenick Dairy ‘Big Beast’ hamper and to Jonathan Scott for winning the Makro Whisky game with a bottle of Old Pulteney 12 years old.

    “Everyone who came tonight had a fantastic time. You can’t beat a ceilidh in a wee hall for a friendly welcoming atmosphere.  It’s a really great low-cost night out for anyone. Especially welcome at this time of year. Everyone is smiling.”
    Charlie Abel (accordionist & band leader –Iron Broo)

    The ceilidh at St. Margaret’s  was the second performance for Iron Broo on this particular day having entertained an appreciative lunchtime crowd at the winter wonderland festival on Union Terrace.  The next public ceilidhs from Iron Broo are being planned already.

    (Above) Lydia Van Beers from Holland wind the “Big Beast” Cheese hamper from the Devenick Dairy.
    (Below) Jonathon scott wins the bottle of malt whisky donated by Makro Aberdeen. Old Pulteney 12yrs.

    Ceilidh Video Clip

  • Tomorrow night…2 x Christmas Ceilidh

    Hi Folks. Tomorrow night you will have 2 chances to attend ceilidh dances with Iron Broo.

    We are on stage at 12.45 at the Winter wonderland in Union Terrace Gardens, Free entry. We’ll be playing tunes for 45 minutes till 1.30pm

    Then at 7pm till 11pm we start our own Christmas Ceilidh and have a raffle for Charlie House children’s charity. Someone will win a fantastic prize at our ceilidh dance.
    We would like to thank the The Devenick Dairy for supporting our raffle tomorrow night with a Christmas Hamper. ( I’m a big fan of their cheese cake.) They make some fantastic local cheese and being that it’s Christmas it really is the season for celebrating cheeses. All the proceeds from the raffle will be going to Charlie House children’s charity in Aberdeen. The Devenick Dairy have given us one of their ‘Big Beast’ Christmas hampers which will be the grand prize featuring in the raffle. A brilliant local company that we wish all the best for 2016.

    We’d also like to say thanks to Aberdeen Makro for donating a bottle of Old Pulteney Scotch Malt Whisky -12 years old for our’ Whisky game which we also hope will bring in a few extra quid for Charlie House, take plenty £1 coins for the game. Notes are also accepted.

    http://www.devenickdairy.co.uk/

  • This Saturday..

  • Ceilidh with Iron Broo this Christmas!

    Ceilidh with Iron Broo this Christmas!

    Ceilidh away the start of the Christmas holidays with friends and family at the Iron Broo Christmas Ceilidh 2015.
    This fantastic festive ceilidh will take place at the St. Margaret’s of Scotland Church hall on the Gallowgate, Aberdeen. (opposite the Blue Lamp)
    It’s bring your own bottle as there is no public bar and there will be no food, so if you need a snack or some energy for the dancing bring your own treats.  But remember, Santa could be watching so be on your best behavior! 

    Doors open 6.30pm starting around 7pm.  Finishing at 11pm.
    Space is limited.
    Tickets available in advance £10

    Call Charlie on 07802 861390 or 01224 874570
    Email charlieabel@ironbroo.scot.

  • Burgess Charlie Abel

    Burgess Charlie Abel

    Charlie Abel Burgess

    Dean of Guild, Colin Taylor welcomes Charlie Abel
    Wow.
    I was very honoured to be received as a Free Burgess and Guild Member of the City and Burgh of Aberdeen on the 15th of August 2015.  I’m told it’s the highest honour the city can bestow on a citizen so I’m really really humbled.  I look forward to being an active member of the Burgess and doing all I can to help the city I love dearly.
    Don’t think I’ll be required to bear arms and shoot invaders from the city gates anymore… But I’ll do what I can with my trusty squeeze box and i look forward to driving my cattle or sheep down Union Street. 😉

    ​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_the_City_of_Aberdeen

  • Iron Broo Ceilidh – Music Hall Aberdeen

    Iron Broo Ceilidh – Music Hall Aberdeen

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    Iron Broo will be playing a live ceilidh at the Aberdeen music hall on Friday 11th of September 2015.  Be sure to get your dancing shoes looked out and get your tickets in advance.
    Please come along and support one of the hardest working, popular ceilidh bands in Scotland.
  • Iron Broo Ceilidh at Marischall College, Aberdeen

    Iron Broo Ceilidh at Marischall College, Aberdeen

    Friday 4th September – 7.30pm till 9.30pm

    A night of Scottish Ceilidh dancing with Aberdeen based band Iron Broo.
    Iron Broo have played their Scottish music far and wide, they have often been seen at well known festivals such as T in the Park, Glassel, and many a folk festival. Join them now at the 50+ festival. Tickets available also for younger ages.
    A fantastic ceilidh with a legendary band in an iconic Aberdeen venue.

    Licensed Bar
    Tickets £10
    Stovies / Macaroni Tea/Coffee included

    Advance tickets available from Teresa on 07766510718
    Or on the door if available.

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