Richard Barriball

As a pianist, I have performed on the Royal Yacht Britannia, for Forth Radio and in front of Princess Diana with evergreen classics from Billy Joel, Elton John, Scottish folk songs and music from the Disney films and other theme tunes like the theme from the US comedy "Taxi", "Forrest Gump", etc. A wide and varied repertoire to suit most people most of the time. I can bring my own PA system and supply a wireless microphone for speeches.

As a ceilidh caller, I used to demonstrate Scottish Country & ceilidh dancing with Edinburgh University and took part in ballroom dancing competitions growing up. I can supply up to 3 hours of dancing using my backing tracks to call with. I do not play piano when ceilidh calling as my focus is on the dancers to keep everyone safe.

Piano Repertoire Examples • Theme from “Forrest Gump” (the piano excerpts) • “Angela” theme from “Taxi” – Bob James • Elton John medley – “Song for Guy” / “Your Song” / “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” • Disney medley – “When You Wish Upon a Star” / “A Whole New World” / “Beauty & the Beast” / “He’s a Tramp” • “Angels” – Robbie Williams • “Arthur’s Theme” – Christopher Cross • Duke Ellington medley - “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” / “Satin Doll” • “A You’re Adorable” / “King of the Road” – Beverley Kenny / Roger Miller • “Just the Way You Are” – Billy Joel • “The Greatest Love of All” – Whitney Houston • “This Guy’s In Love with You” – Herp Alpert • “Beyond the Sea” – Bobby Darin • “How Deep Is Your Love” – The Bee Gees • “Misty” – Johhny Mathis • “Moonlight Serenade” - Glenn Miller • “Take Five” – Dave Brubeck

Ceilidh Dance Examples: Canadian Barn Dance, The Flying Scotsman, Military Two-Step, St. Bernard's Waltz, Dashing White Sergeant, Gay Gordons, Pride of Erin, Circassian Circle, Strip the Willow, The Riverside, Circle Waltz, Britannia Two-Step, Virginnia Reel, Highland Scottishe, Orcadian Strip the Willow, Auld Lang Syne.

As a pianist, I have performed on the Royal Yacht Britannia, for Forth Radio and in front of Princess Diana with evergreen classics from Billy Joel, Elton John, Scottish folk songs and music from the Disney films and other theme tunes like the theme from the US comedy "Taxi", "Forrest Gump", etc. A wide and varied repertoire to suit most people most of the time. I can bring my own PA system and supply a wireless microphone for speeches.

As a ceilidh dancer, I am very passionate about dancing and from an early age, I took part in dancing competitions and attained an IDTA first gold bar award in ballroom and Latin dancing before leaving school. In more recent years, I used to help demonstrate ceilidh and Scottish Country Dancing with Edinburgh University.

I served 25 years as a pianist in the Royal Marines Band and arranged wind band music which has been performed in the Royal Albert Hall and the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

I provide pianist music for weddings, dinners, corporate and I can host and call the dance moves for a ceilidh using my recorded music tracks.

I am a member of the PRS (Performing Rights Society).