The Flying Toads

Rank #56 West Sussex/Surrey/Hants, UK Folk / Irish Traditional / Celtic

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Members: Val (voice/concertina) Keith (bouzouki/tenor banjo/voice) Brian (fiddle/cittern) Erik (uilleann pipes/flute)

Bio: The Flying Toads are a multi-instrumental band playing inventive arrangements of Irish music. Their extensive repertoire ranges from lively jigs and reels to high-energy songs and haunting ballads.

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Great review of The Flying Toads "In Stitches" CD in the "Irish News" out today! "You certainly can’t fault these lads for the passion they clearly plough into every track. I was tapping my toes and

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"The Flying Toads were playing for my husband's 70th birthday party and provided a great atmosphere for the event. Many people commented on how much they enjoyed just listening to the music and reports of exhausted elderly pensioners were circulated next day due to the dancing! The grandchildren probably got the most out of it as all eight of them danced every dance and it was great to see a five year old being whirled round the floor by a six foot high kilted guest. Thanks very much for all you did."

— Client

"Ich kann nur jedem empfehlen, diese CD zu kaufen!" - "I would recommend anyone to buy this CD!"

— JensP, celtic-rock.de

"Many thanks for a great evening on Saturday. The response has been excellent and we all think you are SO talented!"

— Cliddesden Village Hall, HOG The Limelight

"Traditional Celtic music at its best!"

— Catherine L. Tully, CelticMP3 Website USA

"Their virtuosity and ability delivers in spades!"

— fRoots

"This is gimmick-free playing and singing of the finest order"

— Oz Hardwick, R2 Rock n Reel

"For those of you who really love Irish traditional music, this one is for you!"

— Catriona Hamilton , 67 Music

"This Sussex based quartet sparkle with the energy of an early Planxty."

— Pete Fyfe, Folking.com

"If you want to hear musicians who take care to craft something lovely for the listener, this CD is a great pick."

— Catherine L. Tully, CelticMP3 Website USA

"You certainly can’t fault these lads for the passion they clearly plough into every track. I was tapping my toes and nodding my head throughout!"

— Shelley Marsden, The Irish World

"Putting in this CD will transport you to your favourite local pub. This would be a great addition to any Celtic music lover’s collection."

— Catriona Hamilton , 67 Music

"Sussex quartet deliver the goods in solidly impressive debut"

— fRoots

"Classy!"

— David Kidman, Folk and Roots

"Propelled by Keith Whiddon’s snappily percussive banjo, with Brian Hirst’s fiddle and Erik Faithfull’s pipes and whistles whipping and weaving in neat – but not too neat – patterns over the top. Rounding things off, Val Marciandi’s concertina is both expressive and propulsive, and when she steps to the microphone she shows an innate ability to carry a ballad."

— Oz Hardwick, R2 Rock n Reel

"If you’re looking for a good solid Irish traditional album executed with respect and unpretentious musicianship, then the Flying Toads deserve to be discovered by your CD player."

— David Kidman, Folk and Roots

"Val is apparently an expert knitter as well as a grand singer!"

— Jim Bainbridge, The Living Tradition Jan 2011

"Lively jigs and reels from highly talented Irish musicians"

— Crawley Folk Festival 2010

"This is a band of well talented Irish musicians purveying high-quality music for all occasions"

— David Kidman, Folk and Roots

"The standard of musicianship is high, with some good individual playing"

— Jim Bainbridge, The Living Tradition

"Traditional Irish music of the very highest quality”

— Littlehamption Folk & Roots Festival

"No doubt the Toads can do an entertaining concert as long as they remember not to use those woollen instruments!"

— Jim Bainbridge, The Living Tradition

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Mar 17

Hanger Farm Arts Centre
West Totton, HAM, UK | 8:00pm
Hanger Farm Arts Centre
West Totton, HAM, UK
Sun Mar 17 8:00pm
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The Flying Toads are performing a St Patricks' Day celebration as part of the Hog the Limelight scheme
Sat
Mar 16

Upper Clatford Village …
Upper Clatford, HAM, UK | 8:00pm
Upper Clatford Village Hall
Upper Clatford, HAM, UK
Sat Mar 16 8:00pm
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The Flying Toads are performing for St Patricks' Day as part of the Hog the Limelight scheme
2012
Dec 30

Horsham Folk Club
Horsham, WSX, UK | 8:00pm
Horsham Folk Club
Horsham, WSX, UK
Sun Dec 30, 2012 8:00pm
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The Flying Toads are club guests
2012
Nov 8

Droxford Village Hall
Droxford, HAM, UK | 8:00pm
Droxford Village Hall
Droxford, HAM, UK
Thu Nov 08, 2012 8:00pm
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The Flying Toads are performing as part of the Hog the Limelight scheme
2012
Oct 19

Heath End Village Hall
Tadley, HAM, UK | 8:00pm
Heath End Village Hall
Tadley, HAM, UK
Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:00pm
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The Flying Toads are performing as part of the Hog the Limelight scheme