about us
Point Five formed in 2010 to play weddings for our friends and relatives. Word spread, and we've refined our performances to suit a range of events. In choosing Point Five, you can expect a stress-free and personalised ceilidh experience. We will discuss your needs with you to customise timing and dance styles for you and your guests, provide all sound equipment and setup, and make logistical arrangements with your venue. Simply tell us the ceilidh you want, then sit back and let the magic happen.
meet point five
Anna Kintner is a classically trained violinist who took a leap of faith into fiddling during university. She has performed in orchestral, Scottish, Irish and bluegrass styles in the US and Scotland, and brings a rich blend of original and traditional tunes to the band lineup. When not playing the fiddle, she can be found crunching data in the field of marine biology.
Born and bred in the Scottish Highlands, Sarah Brown has been immersed in a vibrant culture of traditional music all her life. She began learning violin and fiddle at school at the age of eight, and has continued participating in the Feisean (traditional folk art and music productions in the Highlands) movement ever since. Sarah plays a mixture of Scottish, Irish, Cape Breton and Shetland tunes. Offstage, she works as a nurse.
Janet Lees started playing violin at primary school, later graduating to the fiddle with the encouragement of our pianist Dave. Under his positive influence, Janet was escorted around Glasgow's traditional pub sessions, mostly on school nights. She also plays regularly with her other band Corran Raa. Offstage, Janet works as an engineer in the renewable energy sector and is a keen cyclist, having recently completed a north-to-south bicycle tour of Europe.
Australian professional fiddler Jeri Foreman has been playing with us recently as a third fiddler whilst Janet plans for a move to Germany. She's fantastically talented already having two solo CD's under her belt, and we're having a great time together. She's a real fan of American old-time music, and also plays a mean five-string fiddle!
David Fisher is originally from London, but having consumed enough whisky north of the border, should be considered a naturalised Scot. In addition to his skills as a piano accompanist, Dave is a talented fiddler and tunesmith. Outside of Point Five, Dave is a software engineer and an enthusiastic foodie.
Band leader Martin Stewart plays a mean Scottish guitar, with catchy percussive rhythms that will have you tapping your feet and flying over the dance floor. He's an accomplished fiddler himself, inspired especially by the musical traditions of the Shetland Islands. Offstage, Martin works as an electrical engineer and can be found hunting seashore storms on a windsurf board.
"The most important thing about dancing is that it should feel good. Working with this band is a delight because their wonderful music cannot fail to make you want to get up and share that with other people."
Our caller, Anne Ritchie just loves to dance and enjoys sharing the joy of social dancing with people of all ages and abilities. She has been dancing since roughly the dawn of time and is experienced in a wide range of styles from Scottish Country dancing, through English and American contra to the eclectic and inclusive world of ceilidh dancing.
Our caller, Anne Ritchie just loves to dance and enjoys sharing the joy of social dancing with people of all ages and abilities. She has been dancing since roughly the dawn of time and is experienced in a wide range of styles from Scottish Country dancing, through English and American contra to the eclectic and inclusive world of ceilidh dancing.
point five ceilidh band
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