Ulster Scots eXperience <usexperience>
"....Time for a new eXperience...."


Formed in 2005, the ‘Ulster Scots eXperience’ offers the best in Ulster Scots music today.

The musical combination of fiddles & accordions accompanied by keyboard, drums, fifes, lambegs, bagpipes, dulcimer, banjo, tin whistle & mandolin, to name but a few, all give that ‘special something’ to their performances.

For more details visit our website:
www.ulsterscotsexperience.co.uk

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Folk

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Northern Ireland
UK

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http://www.bebo.com/usexperience

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  • 24/4/09 Portadown orange hall (FAIT) “families against intimidation”

    Held in an impressive spacious venue, the evening began with some very energetic dancing by the ‘Flower of the Bann’ dance troupe. This was followed by the dedication of a splendid Lambeg drum in memory of UDR members killed during the past troubles, and a book launch on memoirs of an ex prison warden.

    The music got off to a great start from the band, featuring the accomplished John Trotter playing four different instruments! (Fiddle, Accordion, Trombone and Fife) though not all at once!! The audience enjoyed the vocals of our ladies, Fiona singing ‘Will ye go lassie go’ and Rachel singing ‘Auld maid in a garret’. John and our newest member, Willie Rock, had everyone joining in with a variety of well-known “ sing-alongs”. A great night was had by all!

    Rachel

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  • Songs My Father Sung

    just to remind everyone of the availibility of our CD "Songs my Father Sung"

    Containing 15 traditional Orange Folk songs, this is a must for anyone's musical collection. Old favourites such as "Derrys Walls", "The Orange ABC" and "Dollys Brae' are all included as well as introducing some lesser know gems like "The Landing at Torbay" and "The Union Cruiser' and of course it couldn't be without the title track!

    Featuring the vocal talents of John Trotter, Fiona Trotter, Lyndsey Henry and various members of the USX, this album hopes to re-acquaint you with an important part of our cultural heritage.

    Message from the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland
    The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland are delighted to be associated with this CD, “The Songs My Father Sung”, in partnership with the Ulster-Scots Agency. Most of the music recorded here is from our archive of traditional Orange folk songs held at the headquarters of the Institution, Schomberg House.

    The Orange Institution was founded in 1795, and with it grew a proud musical heritage. The famous combination of fife and drum became the melody and rhythm of Ulster. Moments of Orange history and tradition became poem and song. Many of these songs were published in large volumes during the 1800s, complete with full musical notation and lyrics.

    However, in some quarters, many of those traditional songs had their original form distorted and their words changed, introducing a sectarian dimension which reflected the tragic realities of life during “The Troubles”. The purity of the original songs was almost lost.

    As the largest Protestant organisation in the world, we are proud of our values, our traditions and our cultural identity. However we recognise that we must take the lead in showing this generation that our traditions are about pride in ourselves, and not prejudice towards others.

    In the early 1900s, the recordings of traditional Orange folk songs by renowned author and broadcaster Richard Hayward were a significant milestone. We are delighted that the legacy of William of Orange has once again been brought to life, this time by the Ulster Scots Experience.

    The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland hopes that this CD will be the first of many as we attempt to educate and inform the community of our rich cultural heritage, through music and song, and place these original songs in the hearts and minds of all those who either cherish their heritage or simply want to learn more of the Orange tradition.

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  • Scotland

    For everyone thats interested....

    remember we'll be in Glasgow on the weekend of the 2nd of August.

    As soon as I've more details of exactly where and when I'll post them here!

    V.

    1 Comment 374 days

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8 July 2009 at 8:00 PM
Where
Belfast Castle
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Private wedding Party
9 July 2009 at 8:00 PM
Where
Portstewart Town Hall
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This event is beeong held as part of Coleraines Twelfth Festival
10 July 2009 at 8:00 PM
Where
Kilrea Orange Hall
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Tickets can be had from Derek on 07835219574

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  • Stevie
    Stevie

    Hi everybody i play for geoghan memorial pipe band and also sterrit memorial ulster scots fifing and drumming club in banbridge. this is just a wee message to say hi.

    28 weeks ago
  • ulster defence regiment
    ulster defence regiment

    check out this page become a member

    remembere the ulster men and women who gave their lives defending their country

    41 weeks ago
  • Savo
    Savo

    what a rip

    it's only english spoke with a north antrim farmers accent :L

    43 weeks ago
  • Ulster Scots
    Ulster Scots

    Hello!!!

    50 weeks ago
  • Damien O'Donnell
    Damien O'Donnell

    hi Valerie, thanks for the message. rehearsals are finished now so i had to use another song so dont worry bout it, thanks anyway. Damien

    52 weeks ago
  • RG
    RG

    Irish and scotish music basicly the same i like them both good ole craic but irish music is beter

    54 weeks ago via Mobile
  • Damien O'Donnell
    Damien O'Donnell

    hi, im wondering if you could send me the lyrics to the song The Craigywarren song? Its to accompany a scene im doing from the play Observe the Sons of Ulster by Frank McGuinness. Thanks

    54 weeks ago
  • Moose
    Moose

    FIRST TIME I HAVE OF YOU AND FELL IN LOVE GREAT MUSIC PLEASE COME OVER TO GLASGOW PLS LEAVE A MESSAGE ON MY BEBO IF YOU ARE COMING OVER TO SCOTLAND KEEP IT UP BE PROUD OF YOUR ULSTER SCOT HERITAGE

    69 weeks ago
  • Ferdi Crowe
    Ferdi Crowe

    hey guys are u ever goin 2 b playin in scotland?

    71 weeks ago
  • Chaz
    Chaz

    just back from ballyrashane orange hall, excellent preformance will b lkeeping an eye ere to c when i can cya's again

    well done xx

    72 weeks ago
  • Mo
    Mo

    brilliant this weekend, had a wee tear in my eye!!!

    85 weeks ago
  • Big Daz
    Big Daz

    hey when u's doing at tour of scotland lol?

    86 weeks ago
  • Lindsey Henry
    Lindsey Henry

    hi ya, the cd is currently on sale!

    89 weeks ago
  • Pody
    Pody

    hi there when is the new cd comming out soing my father sung i think it is called or has it been realesed yet ? could some one leave a message on my page about it or leave a message on here tahnk you FGAU

    90 weeks ago
  • Ulster Brit
    Ulster Brit

    Fantastic group, keep up the excellent work, doing our community proud.

    92 weeks ago
  • Valerie
    Valerie

    flash box added especially for Kenny!!

    103 weeks ago
  • Valerie
    Valerie

    guys - updated our website - take a look and see what you think - widened screen(not perfect yet), changed background etc etc.

    Constructive critisim only please! :L :L

    104 weeks ago