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Murphy's Lore
@murphyslore.bsky.social
Dorset based bands , two ( sometimes 3) versions of...
Murphy's Lore Ceilidh and Murphy's Lore Trio and occasionally as a duo, Murphy's Lore Too!
Traditional folk music from around The British Isles.
August 30, 2025 at 11:55 AM
August 30, 2025 at 11:54 AM
keep forgetting we've got this account! Been a busy few months for ceilidh band and the Trio have performed some great festivals this year- one left to go, Swanage on 7th September
August 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM
May 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
still forgetting we're here!
A busy weekend with a hat trick of ceilidhs... Twinning society in Fordingbridge with guest from Vimoutiers, then a fundraising do for Elsie's Rose in association with Meyrick Lodge and lastly a knees up in barn at @dtabrewery.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Great with Catherine for her birthday. Along with about 80 family and friends we again had a ball. Even some of the teenagers danced!
April 6, 2025 at 6:43 AM
the Trio are very much looking forward to our spot at Swanage Folk Festival this September..
swanagefolkfestival.com/murphys-lore...
Murphys Lore Trio
Murphys Lore have a growing reputation for live performances of songs melding trad folk with attitude, rousing and rollicking but also wistful and whimsical.
swanagefolkfestival.com
March 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
@dtabrewery.bsky.social Pleased to announce we'll be doing a 'Double Drop' Barn Dance with Drop the Anchor Brewery this year.
Both Sundays, May 11th and September 14th. From 4 - 7 pm.
March 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Great evening with St.James PFA (Gaunt's Common). very well organised and great dancing from all ages..
March 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
March 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
March 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
March 9, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Right, about last night!
Bloomin' epic...
Katrina's birthday ceilidh - great dancing from start to finish.. what more can a band ask for?
Full floor, fab food...great hospitality.
March 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
great intimate barn dance last night. smallest party we've done probably but as much fun as usual.
March 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Great evening at St.Mark's for a family barn dance. A sold out event with a good mix of ages.
Galopede, Buffalo Gals, Flying Scotsman amongst others were danced and everyone had a great time.
February 23, 2025 at 8:52 AM
February 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Still not quite got used to the fact that we have an account here, hence the silence!
Had a busy few weeks through Jan and Feb, a good burns night out in Woodgreen , Hampshire plus a couple of private functions with the Ceilidh band and a new pub to perform at in Southampton with the Trio .
February 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
January 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Had a great afternoon yesterday thanks to SamandSound and Wayland’s Sixpenny Brewery .
An 'open mic' afternoon that really turned into short gig for ourselves, Matt accompanied by Steve and then a little 'Jam' session with Steve, Sam and Robbie. They did an unrehearsed version of 'Hang Man' by Zep
January 13, 2025 at 7:29 PM
January 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
January 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Welcome to the home of Murphy's Lore, A 4 piece ceilidh band and a Trio version too.
The ceilidh version features Accordion, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin, Stomp and we have our own caller.

The Trio version features Two lead vox, fiddle, 4 and 6 string guitar ,Whistles, Mandolin and Stomp.
January 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM