FiddlersWreck Ceilidh Band

The Band

Nicky Ward (Fiddle)

Nicky's love for the fiddle and traditional music began at the age of 5 and she began to learn the violin aged 7.
She has been classically trained as well as having a flair for folk music and has been taught by many folk musicians including Tom McConville.
Nicky is also a classically trained singer, gaining a Diploma of the London College of Music 2 years ago, and has sung with the National Youth Choir of Great Britain.

 Nicky

Marie

Marie Jary (Piano Accordion)

Marie has been playing piano accordion since the age of 12. Having self-taught for two years and with the aid of various folk music workshops, she then progressed further to having regular lessons and completed grade V accordion, passing with distinction.
Marie and Michael met at Whitby folk festival many years ago and are now married with a daughter, Megan.

Michael Jary (Concertina and Caller)

Michael started learning the concertina at school with tuition from Alistair Anderson. and is one of the best of the younger generation of concertina players.Having cut his teeth as a member of The Pack and Ola (BBC Radio 2 Young Tradition finalists 2000) he has also played with and called for many other ceilidh bands across the north of England. In his spare time he works as a freelance sound engineer and is a regular tutor at concertina events.

 Michael
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