Hire Local Live Bands in Birkenhead for hire

With a huge repertoire of music and dances from the British Isles, and America. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Birkenhead really swing. The band plays for all the main Ceilidh nights, namely Burns Night, St. Andrew's Day, St. Patrick's Day, New Years Eve, and Hoe Downs for American Independence Day. BBC Music Live Festival, broadcast on the BBC, been twice featured on Radio Merseyside's Folk Scene programme, as well as many other local radio stations around the country

The CK Band are an experienced Ceilidh band, based in Merseyside. They will provide everything you need for a fun filled evening of music and dancing. Ceilidhs are a great way to include everyone in the fun, and their experienced dance caller gives simple instructions that are easy to follow - no previous experience necessary. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Birkenhead , its local area. The band can also provide a disco after the Ceilidh for those who have plenty of energy!

The CK Band play as a Full 4 piece band, or they can form a smaller band to s ...show more

This band is made of up experienced jazz musicians from America, Argentina, Switzerland and England now all based in the north of England. They are ready to set a marvellous ambiance during your celebration, wedding, corporate event, birthday, anniversary, bar/bat mitzvah. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Birkenhead.

The most common line-up is a four piece with Drums, Bass, Piano and Vocals.

The BB Band are a professional four piece Irish Band offering a fantastic and lively range of Irish music. Any party in Birkenhead would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. They came together about 10 years ago to form one of the most vibrant and lively bands on the Irish music scene today.

They specialise in Ceilidhs and can offer all types of Ceilidh, whether you want to have an Irish, Scottish or English flavour!

They come equipped and ready to play at all types of music venues from small to very large, e.g. Festivals, Pubs, Clubs, Corporate Event ...show more

The OB Band are one of the most respected barn dance bands in the North West. They specialise in playing for ceilidhs, barn dances and hoedowns. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Birkenhead really swing. The band's danceable and foot-tapping sound is based on a varied range of instruments - melodeon, banjo, bouzouki, mandolin, acoustic guitar, electric guitar and bass.

The sole aim of an OB ceilidh is a good time for everybody. They can guarantee an enjoyable and fun-packed evening of jigs, reels, polkas, waltzes and hornpipes - a really good night ...show more

The SL Band are a fun ceilidh and barn dance band based in the North West. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Birkenhead , its local area. They are highly experienced musicians and, together with their in-house caller, provide a good evening's entertainment - ideal for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, theme nights, fundraisers and more. Their musicians have an eclectic background; as well as traditional ceilidh and folk, they also work in classical, jazz, big bands and brass bands!

The band are available from a small band of a single musician + caller ...show more

This all star band of virtuoso swingers: double bass, piano, sax, drums and vocals/trumpet performs the hits and popular music of the 1940's - for your dancing, listening and party fun.

Their music is song based and accessible, appealing to a wide range of tastes and people of all ages. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Birkenhead. They have a large repertoire of songs and styles which means they can keep varied audiences well entertained, playing for dancing in the evening or creating a great atmosphere for receptions and dinners. E ...show more

The RT Band are an experienced ceilidh band who play venues throughout the North West of England. They play at folk festivals, parties, wedding receptions and other events. Any party in Birkenhead would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening.

As you are probably aware, the great advantage of folk dance for a party (or any other event) is that your guests need not know anything at all about folk dancing as the whole thing is explained by the caller and walked through once or twice beforehand.

The line up for this band consists of melodeon, fiddle, guitar, b ...show more

The JR Ceilidh band are a small, perfectly formed folk/ceilidh duo. They bring traditional and contemporary tunes from the British Isles and beyond, played on two fiddles or fiddle and guitar, together with songs old and new. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Birkenhead really swing.

JR perform for concerts and ceilidhs/barn dances, and offer themed events as well as well as a general repertoire. For ceilidhs, the two fiddles provide a very different (and traditional) sound, compared with more typical barn dance bands. They will provide a caller for ...show more

The SK Band are a fiddle-led four-piece barn dance / ceilidh band and caller playing in a solidly 'British' style with an emphasis upon English tunes. The band members have a wealth of experience and have played together for seven years. Individually and collectively they bring great enthusiasm to country dance music which, when combined with their musical abilities, guarantees a successful, fun event. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Birkenhead , its local area. The band is especially sympathetic to the needs of clients and can be both flexible and accom ...show more

This 6-piece jazz function band has a line-up of female singer, trombone, saxophones/woodwind, piano, double-bass and drums. Tthe band are ideal for corporate functions, parties, weddings, balls and dinners, and will provide anything you request from light dinner music to lively up-beat tempos for dancing. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Birkenhead.

To tailor for your needs, they are more than happy to take requests in advance for any songs.

The NJ Band are a ceilidh/barn dance band unlike any other. Hip Hop and ceilidh don't often go together, but here they do, and it just works! It's a modern take on a traditional ceilidh. Any party in Birkenhead would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. Mixing traditional tunes on the fiddle and accordion with the classic breaks from old-school and contemporary hip-hop, disco and fun - the music appeals across generations, cultures and abilities, making sure the dance floor is full and that everyone has a great time.

A ceilidh without borders! This band mix Irish with a splash of American, Scottish, even Balkan, and a few surprises - in a 5 piece band that likes to put on a show with some great accessible ceilidh dances. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Birkenhead really swing. Irish jigs, red hot fiddle tunes and the odd modern song thrown in. You might find yourself waltzing to “Perfect Day” or “Que Sera”, stripping the willow to classic Irish, or tango to “Sway”. Fiddle, accordion, guitar/banjo, drums, bass and vocals and a caller with humour and patience. The ...show more

An all American Barn Dance Band, the LCS Band offers a great Hoedown evening, 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. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Birkenhead , its local area. Their high energy show mixes dynamic songs with traditional tunes, and country takes on modern classics. The dance callers bring people together - you'll find yourself laughing with strangers! For a total hoedown showd ...show more

Many moons ago, three men were born in Sheffield and played rock music together. Many less moons ago two women grew up in Wales and played folk music beautifully. Eventually the women went to university in Sheffield and the OK Ceilidh Band, blending traditional ceilidh fun with a driving rhythm and backing, was born. Together they can bring a truly ROCKING ceilidh to your party or event. They travel all over the UK. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Birkenhead.

The EX Jazz Trio is a group of accomplished, vastly experienced, mature musicians who are an ideal match for that special occasion. Any party in Birkenhead would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. They can provide a cool, smooth, sophisticated, low volume accompaniment to a Wedding or Corporate sit down meal, or cocktails.

This is a quality trio delivering a polished, professional performance at every gig. Jon on saxes is a graduate of Nottingham University and is exceptionally talented on his instrument. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Birkenhead really swing. Geoff playing basses is currently studying for a Masters in performance at the R.N.C.M. Brian, a graduate of Hull has many years experience playing in a variety of ensembles in the UK and Europe.

The band are available for a variety of events and are an ideal choice for providing that touch of sophisticatio ...show more

A 3 piece band including caller. Their repertoire is varied; the backbone of their sound is traditional Irish and Scottish tunes, but they also source tunes from further afield - Venezuela, Brittany, America etc. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Birkenhead , its local area. They are a dance band with the emphasis firmly on fun. Reliable, friendly and adaptable, the musicians of the CG Band promise to bring everyone together on the dancefloor for fun, laughter and a great time!

The M H Gypsy Jazz Quartet are an exciting young gypsy jazz band playing a mix of gypsy swing, jazz standards, bebop and world music. The quartet's main aim is to keep this style of jazz fresh, new and exciting whilst paying homage to the traditions of the music. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Birkenhead.

The leader of the Quartet is one of the leading young jazz violinists in the country and has played in venues all over the place such as Rich Mix London, Le Quecumbar, Kings Place London, Django Reinhardt Festival Samois sur Sein ...show more

The HP Band are a five piece ceilidh and barn dance band, based in South Staffordshire. Any party in Birkenhead would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. They have many years of experience providing top quality entertainment, and a passion for all things ceilidh! They come equipped with enthusiasm, fun and PAT tested equipment, and they are fully covered with PLI. They play fun and lively barn dance and ceilidh music, just what you need for a good dance. Their sound is best described as folk-rock and is produced by a line-up of fiddle, keyboard, guitar, drums ...show more

The ME Jazz Band is a great band for any occasion. It offers the best in live jazz for your entertainment and delectation. The collective experience amassed by the current line-up includes top UK theme parks, cruise liners, major UK and European Jazz Festivals and Radio and Television broadcasts. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Birkenhead really swing. Whatever they play, the major priority is to entertain the audience but to always maintain a high standard of musicianship and presentation.

Line-up includes trumpet, valve trombone & vocals/trombon ...show more

This band are smooth, swinging Jazz group that showcases the breadth of talent and flair amongst the musicians. This repertoire can be tailor made for any occasion and features the tantalising charisma and amazing voice of Laura Collins. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Birkenhead , its local area. All performances incorporate a vast array of genres and all pieces are reinterpreted with personality and originality.

Line up comprises of sax/flute, vocals, trumpet, bass, piano & drums.

Smaller or larger bands can be arranged.

Acclaimed for their uplifting, grooving show, this band bring together thrilling arrangements of European folk music and self-penned tracks to craft a diverse and explosive set. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Birkenhead. Fiddles, whistles, guitar, vocals, bass and percussion combine to show their folk, jazz, soul and world music influences with a clarity and maturity that has brought this lively group of young musicians a proliferate following.

The five-piece band come from across England, and share a wealth of musical experience – f ...show more

The AW Jazz Trio, comprised of Piano, Drums and Bass, is a group that can really add extra class to your event. Based near Nottingham but happy to travel, they play popular jazz standards and jazz interpretations of modern classics. The AW Trio can easily act as either the focal point of your event or provide tasteful background music to create the right ambience. Any party in Birkenhead would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening.

If there are any particular titles you wish to have played, perhaps as a first dance or similar, then given enough notice the AW ...show more

Acclaimed for their uplifting, grooving show, this band bring together thrilling arrangements of European folk music and self-penned tracks to craft a diverse and explosive set. Fiddles, whistles, guitar, vocals, bass and percussion combine to show their folk, jazz, soul and world music influences with a clarity and maturity that has brought this lively group of young musicians a proliferate following. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Birkenhead really swing.

The six-piece band come from across England, and share a wealth of musical experience – fr ...show more

This is an exciting group of 3 professionally trained jazz musicians., whose training led them to study with some of the worlds greatest players and study the true traditions of Jazz. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Birkenhead , its local area. Their three piece band needs around 3 metres by 4 metres to set up in, and access to a power source. Their love of the Swing era and particularly the Rat Pack repertoire has led them to put their own stamp on repertoire from artists such as; Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Junior, Nat King Cole, Billy Holi ...show more

The NF jazz/swing quintet is the conjunction of the finest musicians in the Midlands. Full of fun and playing all of the classics as well as cleverly swinging some of the more current tunes. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Birkenhead. They are well known performers with a wealth of experience. Band line-up consists of bass, piano, trumpet, drums and male vocals. This band are ready to get any party going.

The BT Trio regularly play ceilidhs with Tim calling the dances and playing percussion/brass, Nina playing piano with equal dexterity (and enchanting you with her voice on occasions) and Simon on melodeon!. Any party in Birkenhead would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening.

If you are looking for a band for a fund-raising event or wishing for a slightly more informal evening for the smaller relaxed night, this may well be your answer when considering 'live' music for your ceilidh or barn dance - especially if you would like the kids involved as well !.

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This band is a two piece outfit who can perform for a range of functions, including weddings, corporate hospitality, clubs, anniversaries etc. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Birkenhead really swing. Between them they play an impressive array of acoustic instruments, and they are perfect for functions where budget or space is a consideration!

The duo will do their absolute best to meet your specifications, and will include "special" tunes for you wherever possible. The band's caller will guide you through the dances and make the evening accessib ...show more

This band is a three piece outfit who can perform for a range of functions, including weddings, corporate hospitality, clubs, anniversaries etc. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Birkenhead , its local area. Between them they play an impressive array of acoustic instruments including fiddle, mandolin, banjo, button accordion, guitar, double bass, bass guitar, flute, bodhran, bouzouki and vocals!

The band will do their absolute best to meet your specifications, and will include "special" tunes for you wherever possible. The band's caller will guide you ...show more

The NR Swing Band play fantastic good-time music from the 40s onwards. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Birkenhead. They are great at getting a crowd up and dancing and singing along with classics such as Reet Petite, Minnie The Moocher, Flip Flop and Fly, Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend and other swinging classics.

The NR Swing Band specialize in weddings, parties and many other functions. They wear zoot suits, retro ties and wing tip shoes.

They use only high quality equipment, provide a 600 watt PA (loud enough for most priva ...show more

The MK Trio, with classic New York line-up of piano-double bass-drums, plays straight ahead jazz inspired by the music of writers Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin and the like who created what we know as "great American songbook". Any party in Birkenhead would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. The trio perform with great energy guaranteed to generate a "feelgood" atmosphere at your event.

Formed originally in 2000 this band have already made a huge impact with their exuberant blend of jump jive and swing dance music. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Birkenhead really swing. Hailed by ‘The Stage’ magazine as “one of Britain’s best ever party bands”, they have enjoyed great success at dance clubs and venues throughout this country and are building a loyal following amongst the jivers of Northern Europe.

The band’s music carries echoes of the great Louis Prima and Louis Jordan and they combine the energy of early rhythm and blues with ...show more

With over fifteen years of experience performing internationally, The SG Trio's personal and highly professional service is guaranteed to make any occasion memorable. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Birkenhead , its local area. With a unique and versatile repertoire of jazz classics and even personalised requests, their music is joyful, light and entertaining in equal measure.

The RB Jazz Quartet performs classic vocal jazz and swing music featuring a wide range of repertoire from the Great American Songbooks, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole amongst many others! Italian born Rosanna studied with the renowned Italian Jazz singer Tiziana Ghiglioni and then moved to London to complete a Masters degree in Jazz at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 2010. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in Birkenhead.

While there, she met the pianist Gabriel, with whom she shared a great love of ...show more

The JH Jazz Trio's music of choice is a vibrant blend of Gypsy Swing, jazz standards and funky latin, all mashed up with some snappy arrangements and played from the heart. Any party in Birkenhead would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening.

Infectious rhythms played on an all-acoustic line-up of two guitars and double bass make the JH Jazz Trio a suitable addition for any event.

The JH Jazz Quartet have combined the classic sound of Parisian Hot Club with the swinging, sultry vocals of Sara Oschlag in a collaboration to play songs from the swing and big band era, show tunes and bossa novas. Their distinctive sound and captivating mix of tunes creates an ambience evocative of a bygone era. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in Birkenhead really swing.

Ideal for weddings, corporate events and private functions, the quartet can be hired to provide either cool, relaxed background music, or lively, upbeat numbers for dancing.

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The HT Ceilidh Band are a professional ensemble who play for ceilidhs and barn dances all over the UK. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in Birkenhead , its local area. They are composed of professional musicians who have a passion for delivering a polished performance which is guaranteed to help your party, wedding or function go with a swing! They bring an experienced, competent (and patient!!) caller who can ensure everyone has a great time. The HT band have an extensive repertoire of English, Irish and Scottish tunes to keep you dancing all evening.