Ian Carroll is a full time musician and One Man Band who regularly performs in the South Central Pennsylvania and Baltimore region. As a one man band Ian plays the Fiddle, Mandolin & Viola, uses a foot percussion device of his own design and sings as well. He also heads up or is involved in a number of Bands including (but not limited to)
"Snack Club" A duo focusing mostly on Classic Country and Hits from the past century
"R.J. Reynolds and Second Hand Folk" A trio or sometimes four piece Bluegrass and Folk Band
"The Patrick Players" An Irish Trad band that also sings pub favorites
"The Part Time Managers" Folk, Americana
"The Hat & Hair Band" Americana out of Baltimore
We had Ian and his fellow musicians for the 2nd time, and they did not disappoint. Not only did they wheel their gear to our tent during wet and cloudy weather, they played for our party with cheerful smiles. They have a great mix of Americana, folk, and Irish tunes to backdrop any party.
The Part Time Managers played for our company get-together over the weekend. We were appreciative of their flexibility with a potential washout and low attendance in terrible weather. They were all smiling and wonderful to work with. Everyone at the party was saying "where did you get these guys? They're really good!" and I was proud to say that I found them on Gigsalad and it was a lucky find. They are all wonderful musicians with a great folk sound and an impressive array of instruments.
We hired them to be the Folk Band at our Fall Festival. They were easy to communicate with, arrived promptly and performed fun, jaunty folk music! It really added to the atmosphere of our festival. We would hire them again!
Ian and George are a great duo and did a fabulous job entertaining our attendees of all ages!
On time for set up as planned. Performed several patriotic arrangements in keeping with the event. Took requests - even allowing us to join in and sing along. Enjoyed by all. Robust and varied repertoire. Fit right in. Entertaining and engaging. Full of energy. Played full time as agreed upon. Tidy & organized in clean up. Would definitely invite them back. Could not have asked for a better band.
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Ian played our Holiday party, nice mix of festive music and his classics.
Ian is a multi-talented street performer who is also a great guy as well. Ian will keep you entertained for hours. Love seeing Ian perform as often as possible. Can't wait for tomorrow to enjoy Ian again.
Response from Ian Carroll (and friends):
Wow, thanks Roy!
Price Range: $125 and up
Gig Length: 15 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $10,000 - Will obtain insurance as requested, the fee will be passed on in the event cost
Can Provide a One Man Band of Fiddle, Mandolin, Viola Song & foot percussion, or can build a band with the options of Classic Country, Americana, Irish, Bluegrass, Folk, and Hits from the 1900's. From solo, Duo, Trio, Quatro or More-o
Ian Carroll is a lifelong musician and has been working as a full time musician since 2016. You can find hime One Man Banding or Fiddling, or playing with various bands 7 days a week Spring - Fall throughout the South Central PA & Baltimore region. His music mostly falls under Americana and Irish but also plays with different outfits playing various world music and Hits from the past century. Because he plays with so many different musicians its usually pretty easy for him to put a band together for your event of the folks who may be available. Fiddle/Violin is his main Instrument but he also plays the Mandolin, Viola, sings lead and harmony and is an accomplished percussionist. He was winner of the 2023 York County Artist Innovator award for his self designed foot percussion system and street performance efforts in the region. Also a recording artist he came out with his latest solo album "A little Journey" in December of 2023 and has two albums with the band "The Part Time Managers" of mostly original work named "The Good of my Soul" (2022) And "Denver" (2021) all of which are worth a listen.
Some of the bands Ian is currently active in
"Snack Club" A Classic Country and the Hits Duo from York PA, Performs every Monday Night
"R.J. Reynolds & Second Hand Folk". Bluegrass & Folk Trio
"The Patrick Players' An Irish Trad and Pub Song group of various rotating players
"The Part Time Managers" Folk, Americana, World
"The Hat & Hair Band" Americana out of Baltimore
"The John Street Genes" Classic Country out of Baltimore
Can Provide Sound to suit your event, Need access to electricity for bigger events
| September 28, 2024 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
| September 23, 2023 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
| September 17, 2022 • 11:00am - 4:00pm | Festival |
| August 29, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Festival |
| July 04, 2021 • 12:00pm - 5:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| May 29, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| December 12, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
Varies with the acts that are put together, generally open to requests in advance
World folk from much of Europe and the Mediterranean and Latin America. Also Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Rock n Roll, Jazz, Blues and most any music to entirely honest
Most Equipment provided, electricity needed for larger events
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