Midsummer Music

Folk Bands in Borders

Find available folk bands in Borders on this web site of music groups

Filter Folk Bands in Borders using the drop down box

Some examples of our folk bands in England, Scotland and Wales are shown below. To find folk bands in Borders select your county from the drop down box. This will show all of our folk bands who are within a reasonable distance of your venue.

Quotation and Booking - Interested in our folk bands in Borders

Send an email for a prompt, no obligation quotation. Want to discuss the musical options and alternatives for your special day? Phone or email us at Midsummer Music. We are here to help. To book us, email or phone, it's that simple.

History is reflected in the words of folk songs sung by some of our folk bands

The 23rd of February - - On the 23rd of February, - The weather being clear. - We spied to be sure seven Turkish men-of-war, - Come a sailing from Algier. - Chorus: - To me ri fol leather ol, - ri fol leather ol, - ri fol leather ol lay. - Rol a diddle i, - rol a diddle i, - to me ri fol leather ol lay. - 2. Well the very first ship to come alongside, - Was called the Green Pea. - We fired to her a warning shot, - And quickly she did flee. - Chorus: - - 3. Well the very next ship to come alongside, - Was called the Prince so clear. - Commanded by the big Bagsham, - Come a sailing from Algier. - Chorus:

What has been said about Folk Bands.

Much has been written about folk music and folk bands. Here are some quotations:-

‘Primitive’ music is really not so primitive. It is ancient and therefore sophisticated. ~ Carlos Chavez

Live Music for Weddings, Parties & Corporate Events in Borders

Weddings - With one of our Folk Bands you can be confident that your special day will be made even more memorable with music and dancing that everyone can enjoy.

Hear online music from our folk bands

Parties & Corporate events - a Barn Dance Band will get everyone up and enjoying the evening

Folk Bands can have names steeped in history or simply 'off the wall'

The Roughditch Band ; Rufus Return ; Saxophony ; Scallywag ; Shake the Dice ; Shave the Monkey ; Shepherd's Hey ; Spike Island Band ; Spinning Jelly ; Squiffers ; Stocai ; Stömp ; Striding Edge ; Sundance ; Sunday Suits (and Muddy Boots) ;