The SH Barndance Band ref: 6638

The SH Band are a family band who have a special enthusiasm for the traditional music and dance of Yorkshire and also enjoy performing a variety of tunes and dances from other parts of England, Scotland and abroad including Ceilidh and Old Time. They are a three piece band and play Fiddle/melodeon, Guitar/mandolin and Tenor horn/whistles in a traditional acoustic style and perform using amplification for ceilidhs and barn dances or play, for dancing and/or listening music acoustically, for smaller parties and outdoor events, especially for weddings. The band have their own caller who encourages the guests to join in and will guide the dancers, step by step, through the dances in a patient and friendly way. Their aim is to make the occasion an enjoyable one and they are keen to discuss your requirements to meet your needs. The band have played for a variety of occasions, working for festivals, national parks, local authorities, the national trust, business and private parties, weddings, ceilidhs and barn dances. The venues range from small village halls to museums, hotels, woods, fields, gardens, castles and world heritage sites. Their traditional music creates a magical and lively atmosphere for indoor and outdoor events.

The dances range from the very lively to the slow and graceful which makes it possible to plan a ceilidh to suit the taste and ability of the dancers. Some are centuries old, well known traditional country dances like 'strip the willow' and 'cumberland square eight', still favourites today. The band often include the 'barn dance', 'gay gordons' and other popular old time dances. Although most of the tunes and dances are English, they also like to include some from other parts of the British Isles, particularly from Scotland and Shetland.