English Barn Dance Bands: East Anglia, the East of England - for your Event

The WG Ceilidh Band are a lively five piece band. Bringing traditional music and dance to East Anglia with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. Chris their dedicated caller is on the floor with the dancers demonstrating what to do and helping people with the dances, throughout the evening. Instruments played include fiddle, guitar, vocals, bass, mandolin, mandola and either cajon or drums. They play ceilidhs / barn dances for wedding, parties, corporate events, fundraisers, etc. great fun and a lovely way to get people to mix with each other and stay fit.
The band offer a range of eas ... more

Great Tunes! Great Dances! 5 musicians with a huge wealth of experience who’ve played in all sorts of musical outfits from bluegrass, Irish trad, indie rock, country, even melodic metal! Between them they’ve played hundreds of gigs including weddings, party events, fundraisers, village fetes, mini festivals. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in East Anglia.
Dances are carefully selected to suit any audience - absolutely no experience necessary. Everything from a rip-roaring Strip the Willow to something more gentle & elegant like St Bernard ... more

This band have been performing their own particular brand of traditional English, Irish and Scottish music for a while now. The current 5 piece + caller line-up seems to have got people talking about them and they have been very busy recently playing pubs, folk clubs, universities and private parties. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in East Anglia.

Founder member, Joe (Guitar and Vocals), and long time members Steve (Bass) and Brendan (Bouzouki, Mandolin, Guitar) have now been joined by two outstanding instrumentalists. Sarah plays ... more

The band use a wide selection of traditional tunes from Ireland, Scotland, and all parts of the UK and further afield.

Using a full band with violin and mandolin, their range of energetic reels, jigs, hornpipes and other tunes are ideal for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, Burns Nights, and all other special occasions. Their highly experienced callers will cater for any level of experience and guide people smoothly through the evening. Planning a traditional English dance in East Anglia? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you.

Songs can be included if desired.

The RV Ceilidh and Barn Dance Band play English, Irish and Scottish traditional tunes with dances including Blaydon Races, Circassian Circle, Three Meet, Bridge of Athelone, The Music Man, Gay Gordens, The Big Set, Pat A Cake, Lucky Seven, Virginia Reel etc. Bringing traditional music and dance to East Anglia with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band.

Line up consists of Violins, Keyboard/Caller, Mandolin, Ukulele, Guitars and Bass.

The RV Band can play and call for beginner dances that are easy and fun for everyone - no experience required!

The AK premier Ceilidh and Barn Dance Band provides excellent entertainment fo rall kinds of events, ranging from pub sessions to wedding celebrations and corporate events. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in East Anglia. Although they are based in Lincolnshire, they regularly perform in the surrounding counties and have travelled as far afield as Kent and Swansea! The standard line-up comprises an accomplished piano accordionist, supported by guitar, flute, whistle, bass and drums and an experienced and entertaining caller who can accommodat ... more

This band play a mixture of traditional dance tunes from the British Isles and from other European countries, and thier own compositions. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in East Anglia. The HP Band is an established, very experienced barn dance/ ceilidh band .and their electro-acoustic line-up, with its emphasis on rhythm and melody, plays traditional dance tunes as well as more recently composed music.

Although specialising in weddings and private parties, the band regularly play for public dances and at clubs and festivals throughout th ... more

The HW Band are five musicians from the folk genre come together to form a traditional band with a new lift. Planning a traditional English dance in East Anglia? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. The band line up is 4 musicians + caller and between them they play an impressive range of instruments including guitar, mandolin, whistle, recorder, banjo, melodeon, bodhran (drum), melodeon and auto harp - several members of the band are also good vocalists.

Join this band for an evening of foot stomping jigs & reels, calming graceful aires and their own compositions. This four-piece band play a collection of plucked, strummed and bowed instruments, with strings, recorders, accordion, flute and drums: their drummer calls the dances. Bringing traditional music and dance to East Anglia with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band.

The band can bring quieter music to a wedding breakfast or dinner and an exciting fun packed ceilidh and barn dance to your event. The CM Ceilidh Band are available for weddings, celebrations, corporate and fundrais ... more

This very lively band offer traditional Ceilidh fun for your wedding, birthday or event. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in East Anglia. With Fiddle, Whistle, Guitar, Piano, Bodhran (Irish drum), their own PA and wildly enthusiastic dance caller - they play for Irish Ceilidh, American Hoedown, background music, songs or a good old-fashioned mixture of the lot... you name it, they will turn your party into a PARTY!

Based on an Irish Ceilidh Band, this band can also include American, Scottish and English if desired. The band includes an Irish championship-winning accordionist, so naturally Irish tunes and songs feature large in their repertoire, alongside Scottish, American and English folk tunes selected for the traditional dances presented by their wonderful caller. So sit back and listen or get up and dance to some great music. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in East Anglia. The caller will guide you through the dances and help make sure that everyon ... more

The FB Ceilidh / Barn Dance Band are happy to play at any event - from wedding to anniversary to birthday or village dance.
The Band play a mixture of English, Irish and Scots music and dances. Planning a traditional English dance in East Anglia? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. They have their own caller to explain the dances and guide the dancers.

Their traditional sound is very lively, led by melodeons and concertina and supported with bass guitar, bodhron, drums, percussion, autoharp and whistles.

The TL Ceilidh Band is highly professional and features musicians who have played from Cornwall to Shetland and from Sweden to Australia. Since 1999, they has delivered well received performances at many events, from music festivals and clubs to corporate and private events and parties, and with live and recorded appearances on BBC Radio Scotland, Radio 4, local, European and US radio. Bringing traditional music and dance to East Anglia with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. The TL Band's key to ceilidh/barn dance success is the ‘no pressure, it’s all about the fun’ approach taken by ... more

This is an experienced barn dance band whose lively music is sure to make your event go with a sing, be it wedding reception, anniversary or party - where all are guaranteed a cracking good time!. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in East Anglia. Their genial and good-humoured caller, will guide all guests throughout the dances, judging the best dances to suite the guests and when to let everyone have a rest while the band play some tunes to listen to.

Band line up consists of fiddle, accordion, keyboards, percussion plus caller.

If you are looking for a Ceilidh Band to get your party, event or wedding going, then look no further! The EBD Band are known on the circuit for their lively shows, great musicianship and friendly attitude. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in East Anglia. Their performance builds up from the moment they strike up playing Irish, Scottish, English and traditional music in their upbeat, lively way.

The caller, one of the most energetic around, will have everyone on their feet from the first dance onwards - the other band members have all pla ... more

If you are looking for the perfect, all-inclusive entertainment for your wedding, birthday party, anniversary celebration, college ball, office party or conference bash, you have just found it!

A barn dance (or ceilidh, or country dance) gets everyone involved. It's terrific fun for all, and it's a great way to get your party to mix. Planning a traditional English dance in East Anglia? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. With our expert caller on hand to guide you through, no prior experience of dancing is needed to be able to join in to the full.

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The 3 piece band line-up shown here, only do Ceilidh. If you want covers as well, please ask about the larger 4 to 9 piece line ups.

The BK Ceilidh band bring you a new generation of Celtic music bursting with energy. Their burning grooves and rich melodies hit you hard and keep you dancing all night. They are fast becoming the must have feature of any celtic event. Bringing traditional music and dance to East Anglia with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. Renowned as a funky and exciting dance band with a wide range of influences, their young Scottish composer has taken the key e ... more

The DR Ceilidh band are renowned as a funky and exciting dance band with a wide range of influences. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in East Anglia. Their young Scottish composer has taken the key elements of Scottish & Irish tradition and moulded a new fresh celtic blend - one which is irresistible to dance to.

This band offer a fresh and original take on traditional Celtic music.

This is just one line-up of the band, who offer a range of line-ups - from a traditional 3 piece ceilidh band up to a 9 piece combined ceilidh & covers ba ... more

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. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in East Anglia. 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 ... more

Looking for a barndance, square dance or ceilidh for your event? It's one of the best ways of involving everyone, young and old, in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. This barn dance band will make it easy, fun and memorable. Planning a traditional English dance in East Anglia? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. What's more, you can either leave the choice of music and dances entirely up to them, or you can tailor the whole evening to your particular requirements. They are a professional band, happy to travel anywhere in the UK to play for your ceilidh, square dance or barn dance. ... more

This troupe of traditional musicians, dynamic dancers and crazy callers determined to spread the word that the Hoe Down is a' happening. From Hoxton to Humberside, from Amnesty International to Bestival, the band are putting ceili back on the map - whether at sell out dances in London or the top summer festivals. Bringing traditional music and dance to East Anglia with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. This "Anarchic Hillbilly Barn Dancing Squad"will bring a rip-roaring, thigh-slapping, pavement-stomping, exhilarating, heart thumping, blood pumping barn dance creation to your event. ... more

The AT Barn Dance Band are a three piece band, consisting of 2 musicians playing fiddle and melodeon and the caller. They have been providing vibrant, exciting dance music for weddings, family parties and social events in and around Kent for over 20 years. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in East Anglia. They have all the expertise and experience to ensure that you and your guests have a highly enjoyable and memorable time. Small and tidy, they can fit into tight spaces but they make a lively fulsome sound. The emphasis during your event will ... more

The TLD Band formed eleven years ago as a ceilidh band, and have since performed regularly around the East Midlands and beyond. Instruments used include melodeon, fiddle, concertina, guitar, banjo, bass, mandolin and sometimes drums. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in East Anglia. Their caller can generate a lively atmosphere within seconds and his approach to dancing is definitely to hit minimum anxiety for the dancers and to make it fun!

Nottinghamshire Fire Service, the RNIB, The United Nations Association have used the band regularly ... more

The AQ Band are an experienced and fun ceilidh band. Between them they have played at venues from the Albert Hall to the village hall both at home and abroad. Events include
Scottish - Marriott Grosvenor Square Burns Night, St Georges Hill Tennis Club Burns Night, British Chamber of Commerce Latvia Burns Night
Irish - Box Hill School St Patricks Night, Trafalgar Square Irish Festival stage
General - Glastonbury, Brighton Festival, Cite de la Musique Paris, Celebrity Weddings, Folk Prom Alber ... more

The CB Ceilidh/ Barn Dance Band is normally a five-piece band with an occasional guest caller and/or additional musicians as and when required. Located close to the channel ports, and is ideal for bookings in Europe, having already played Germany, France and Luxembourg. A popular Ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) or Barn Dance can include; Shannon Bells, The Bridge of Athlone, Drops of Brandy, Flying Scotsman, Gay Gordon's, Strip the Willow, Haste to the Wedding, The Dashing White Sergeant and many m ... more

The RJ Barndance Band play traditional Folk music for Barn Dances and Ceilidh, spanning all of the different flavours from the different corners of the British Isles. They play English, Irish, Scottish and American tunes, and can also offer an authentic Scottish ceilidh experience with full Highland dress. They play with the minimum of amplification and all instruments are acoustic. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in East Anglia. All the musicians are very experienced, and their caller will ensure that everyone has a good time!

This band brings together some of the most skilled and experienced performers in their field to form a band guaranteeing top quality. Whether it's St.Patrick's, St. Andrew's, St. George's Day or Americana, the BS Band offer a full evening's entertainment of music for dancing or songs for listening or a mixture of both. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in East Anglia. Whatever the venue, at any time of year and anywhere in the world, be it indoors or outdoors, a private function, barn dance, ceilidh, concert or festival, this band will offer ... more

An extension of their top Irish band (The WJ Band ref:4206.1), they are joined by experienced callers like Roger Newton, Fred Lloyd and Geoff Miller, who go together to form the MG Ceilidh Band. Planning a traditional English dance in East Anglia? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you.

The ceilidh band play a mix of Irish, Scottish and English tunes to accompany a mix of traditional dances to suit both beginners and experts alike.

Between the breaks, you are entertained with some of the bands extensive repertoire of great songs.

The TB are a lively wedding & events folk band. Bringing traditional music and dance to East Anglia with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. Their musical genres range from traditional Irish, Scottish & English music; to popular Americana and modern Folk; plus re-imagined 'Live Lounge' style chart hits. The band consists of: Mandolin, Accordion, Guitar & Vocals; Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Vocals & Cajon Drum; Fiddle & Vocals. For larger events (especially weddings and festivals) they have a network of musicians, singers and callers who can add to their sound.
Their sets are carefully t ... more

The TB are a lively wedding & events ceilidh/barndance band. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in East Anglia. Their musical genres range from traditional Irish, Scottish & English music; to popular Americana and modern Folk; plus re-imagined 'Live Lounge' style chart hits. The band consists of: Mandolin, Accordion, Guitar & Vocals; Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Vocals & Cajon Drum; Fiddle & Vocals. For larger events (especially weddings and festivals) they have a network of musicians, singers and callers who can add to their sound.
Their sets ar ... more

The SN Ceilidh Band play traditional UK, Irish, Scottish Yiddish, European, Medieval and US dance music. They have 24 years of experience playing for ceilidhs, weddings, medieval banquets, parties, festivals, PTAs, Twinning Associations etc. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in East Anglia. Band line-up consists of two violins, guitar, bass and caller.

Whatever your event, this band will play traditional music to get your feet tapping!