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Castlebay is a band in Round Pond, Maine, that provide traditional wedding music entertainment. This talented duo performs acoustic pieces that help to create a romantic atmosphere at milestone events. Julia specializes in the Celtic harp, creating delicate sounds that produce the perfect soundtrack to any occasion. She is accompanied by Fred, a multi-talented instrumentalist who plays the Irish flute, violin, viola, and more.

Services Offered

Castlebay offers couples a personalized service to meet their big day’s needs. Julia and Fred can read from a manuscript as they perform, but they are not reliant on sheet music. This allows them to focus on their surroundings and seamlessly adapt their performance. For instance, if a hiccough or delay occurs, they can provide the musical accompaniment to keep everything flowing smoothly. They are available for all stages of the wedding including the ceremony, the reception, and the rehearsal. Conveniently for clients not based in mid-coast Maine, the duo is available to travel.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$500

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Sound/PA System

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Acapella
Instrumental - Duo

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Flute
Guitar
Harp
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Liability Insurance
Reception Music
Sound/PA System
Vocals
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Stephanie E. Sent on 08/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Castlebay’s consummate professionalism and good communication skills

One of Castlebay’s attributes that helped us most was their re-assuring flexibility. We didn’t submit our chosen playlist until 3 weeks before our event. Despite having an already packed summer schedule, Castlebay took our late submission in stride and performed exquisitely on the appointed day. Their music made the wedding absolutely magical.
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Alex S. Sent on 08/08/2021
4.6 out of 5 rating

Set a mood and ambiance that filled my heart

Castlebay performed for our outdoor wedding ceremony in Bar Harbor. They set set a perfect mood and ambiance that brought everything together in a beautiful way. In addition to how special their music was to the wedding party, we received so many wonderful compliments from our guests who enjoyed it as well. We were so happy to have them perform at our ceremony!
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Julia Lane
Julia Lane
Harp, vocals, co-owner

Julia Lane, singer, songwriter, and folklorist, has been playing the Celtic harp since 1989. Self-taught, she rapidly became a skilled and exciting player, winning the Senior Professional division at the New Hampshire Scottish Games Harp Competition in 1990 and 1991 and the International Folk Harp Competition at Stonehill College in 1992. She has performed as a member of Castlebay since its founding in 1987, appearing at festivals, in concerts and for innumerable private events.

Fred Gosbee
Fred Gosbee
Strings, flute, vocals, co-owner

Fred is a multi-instrumentalist and singer, also a founding member of Castlebay. He plays the 12-string guitar, classical guitar, viola, violin, and Irish flute. In playing music for weddings he often switches instruments to provide a change texture of sounds. Since 1987 he has performed with Julia at festivals, concerts, and many private events all along the eastern seaboard, Ireland, the UK, and Kosovo.

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