American Barn Dance Bands in Ilkeston for hire

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The BS Ceilidh/ Barn Dance Band  in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
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£440 - £530
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Although basically an Irish Ceilidh Band, the BS Band can also include American, Scottish and English if desired.The band play traditional music, mostly celtic style, for ceilidhs at weddings, parties, universities, schools, fund-raisers and gatherings of all sorts. Bring a bit of the USA to Ilkeston for a Hoedown with this American Barn Dance Band.

The band line-up includes flutes and recorder/ guitar/ fiddle, cittern and banjo and the dance caller and MC. A larger band can be offered with the addition of flute/ guitar/fiddle.

At their dances there are usually some pe ...show more


The AR Barn Dance Band in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
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£490 - £600
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This lively band are a very popular and experienced Ceilidh / Barn Dance Band and are available for all events ranging from weddings, anniversary parties, fund raisers etc. Book this American Barn Dance Band for your cowboy hoedown in Ilkeston. Although specialising in English Ceilidh their extensive repertoire of English traditional tunes along with a good selection of Scottish, Irish, American and some European and modern compositions means that the band are able to undertake Burns Nights etc. The band consists of some of the finest Ceilidh musicians in the area. ...show more


The MW Barn Dance/Ceilidh band in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
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£540 - £670
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The MW Ceilidh Band are happy to play for your wedding reception, party, celebration, barn dance, ceilidh or hoedown. An ideal American Barn Dance Band for a wedding or party hoedown in Ilkeston. The band offers a mixture of traditional English, Irish, Scottish and American dance music suitable for a barn dance or ceilidh, played on fiddle, accordion and guitar, with their usual caller on bodhran.


The ML Ceilidh / Barn Dance Band in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
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£570 - £700
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The ML Ceilidh Band are a 3 piece band including caller (their caller plays bodhran when the dances are in full swing) .

They play for weddings, corporate events, parties and other celebrations. Their music includes a mixture of traditional Irish and Scottish tunes, plus some Bluegrass and Appalachian music. They can also do a range of well known Irish songs and can play Rock and Roll too. Planning a Hoedown in Ilkeston? Then this American Barn Dance Band could be for you.


The BB Barn Dance/ Ceilidh Band in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
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£630 - £780
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This band plays lively folk music for English ceilidhs (also known as barn dances or English country dances), Scottish ceilidhs, Irish ceilis, and French and Swedish bals. Bring a bit of the USA to Ilkeston for a Hoedown with this American Barn Dance Band. Combining traditional music with stomping rhythm, tight arrangements, singing and fun, they will infect all of your guests with an irresistible dancing itch! All dances are fully explained by a friendly, experienced caller, so no prior knowledge is required, you just have to be willing to get up and give it a try!


The RN Irish Folk Band in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
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£410 - £500
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Based on an Irish Session Band, they can also include American and English if desired. The band have gone through a number of line-up changes since its inception in 2005 with the current line-up having been together for two years. Book this American Barn Dance Band for your cowboy hoedown in Ilkeston. Between them they play banjo, guitar, piano accordion, violin, mandolin, bodhran, penny whistle and keyboard with additional percussive input from cymbal and tambourine.

The band enjoys playing a mix of Irish, English and American folk songs and has earned a reputa ...show more


The FP Ceilidh / Barn Dance Band in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
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£520 - £640
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The FP Band are a professional piano and violin (and flute/recorder) two-piece folk band - plus caller, who specialise in playing for social dance, Playford dances and balls, American contra and barn dances. An ideal American Barn Dance Band for a wedding or party hoedown in Ilkeston. The Band will make any event special, with a tailor-made programme of dances to suit your experience and occasion. They can offer a duo without caller for your wedding ceremony, or background music for your meal, or drinks and photographs. This dynamic duo have been playing professionally f ...show more


The CF  Folk Band in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
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£920 - £1100
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The CF Band are a musically diverse 5 piece band who are gate-crashing the folk scene with a lively blend of traditional Irish, drinking songs, 3 part harmony and instrumentals. Planning a Hoedown in Ilkeston? Then this American Barn Dance Band could be for you. All the members are professional musicians active in many genres of the music industry performing in Classical orchestras to Jazz and World music groups. They all share a passion for Folk and Celtic music and formed the band in 2009 as an outlet for the music. Line-up includes Ange -Whistles / Vocals, Dave - Guitar / V ...show more


The MP Dance Band in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
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£540 - £650
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This band have been playing for dances for many years. A professional trio, they take a pride in providing good quality entertainment at weddings and party dances for all ages. Bring a bit of the USA to Ilkeston for a Hoedown with this American Barn Dance Band.

The band line-up includes melodeon, keyboard/guitar and bass/recorder. Their caller offers most popular dances including traditional classics such as The Virginia Reel, Cumberland Square Eight and Strip the Willow - good for beginners. She also calls American contras and sung squares - and novelty dances such as the ...show more


The LCS Cowboy Band in Ilkeston, Derbyshire
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£530 - £640
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The LCS Band offers a great evening of music, just right for the 21st century with swinging tunes and dances to everything from Johnny Cash to YMCA. The band perform both with callers as a "cowboy ceilidh"and without as a storming dance band. Book this American Barn Dance Band for your cowboy hoedown in Ilkeston. Their high energy show mixes dynamic songs with traditional tunes, and country takes on modern classics. For a total hoedown showdown the band come with a boxful of stetsons, barndance décor, top musicality and a great sense of fun!

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More about American Barn Dance Bands

The American Barn Dance Band pages list bands that are available in Ilkeston. People often get confused by the difference between Barn dance band, Hoedown,or ceilidh band. They are basically the same thing, with some dances and tunes being common to all. An American Barn Dance or Hoedown will have American tunes (many of which originate from Ireland, Scotland and Eastern Europe, and some specifically American dances. In case you're uncertain, find what style of dance band would be suitable for your wedding reception or party in Ilkeston, simply click the link below to read more about each band:

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About Ilkeston

Ilkeston also known as Ilson is a town in the Borough of Erewash of Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England, on the River Erewash, from which the local authority district takes its name. The town is close to both Derby and Nottingham and is near to the M1 motorway. Although the town lies within Derbyshire, it is closer to Nottingham.

The eastern boundary of Ilkeston is only two miles from Nottingham's western edge. Ilkeston is considered by the Office for National Statistics to be part of Nottingham metropolitan area. Ilkeston was probably founded in the 6th century AD, and gets its name from its supposed founder, Elch or Elcha, who was an Anglian chieftain. The town appears as Tilchestune in the Domesday Book.Ilkeston is one of the few places where the distinctive dialect of East Midlands English is extensively spoken. Ilkeston is referred to as 'Ilson' in this dialect.

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