Barn Dance Bands in Lancashire for hire

An all English Barn Dance Band. Combining the best in British folk music with modern rock and reggae rhythms, the TT Band is an experienced English Country Dance Band that provides strong infectious music for ceilidh and folk dances. Lancashire is within this Barn Dance Band’s local performance area. They are part of the new wave of folk dance bands that plays strong funky music for people of all ages to dance to.

The band have a well established pedigree of musical ability and experience, with many years playing in the North West including festivals at Ke ...show more

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. This Barn Dance Band is a regular visitor to Lancashire. 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

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 small ...show more

The SL Band are a fun ceilidh and barn dance band based in the North West. The Barn Dance Band performs regularly in Lancashire. 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

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. Lancashire is within this Barn Dance Band’s local performance area. 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 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. This Barn Dance Band is a regular visitor to Lancashire.

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

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. An ideal Barn Dance Band for a wedding or party in Lancashire. 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

The BB Band are a professional four piece Irish Band offering a fantastic and lively range of Irish music. The Barn Dance Band performs regularly in Lancashire. 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

Hailing from south Cumbria, the RF Ceilidh Band are a lively band of musicians who play traditional Celtic Ceilidh music with a swing and a twist to keep you on your toes. Lancashire is within this Barn Dance Band’s local performance area. They play a range of jigs, reels, polkas and tunes from the Lake District and also feature folk songs and ballads whilst the dancers get their breath back! Whatever the event, the RF Ceilidh Band will tailor their musical talents to suit the occasion. You may choose a full evening of Ceilidh dancing, or simply background soun ...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. This Barn Dance Band is a regular visitor to Lancashire. 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

With a huge repertoire of music and dances from the British Isles, and America. An ideal Barn Dance Band for a wedding or party in Lancashire. 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 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. The Barn Dance Band performs regularly in Lancashire. 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 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. Lancashire is within this Barn Dance Band’s local performance area. The band is especially sympathetic to the needs of clients and can be both flexible and accom ...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 Barn Dance Band is a regular visitor to Lancashire.

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

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. An ideal Barn Dance Band for a wedding or party in Lancashire.

The NL Barn Dance Band have been providing quality ceilidhs and music for over 20 years. Their sound draws from their Northumbrian, Irish and Scottish heritage, making a melting pot of Celtic influences and a wide variety of lively and exciting music. The Barn Dance Band performs regularly in Lancashire. They play all the ceilidh favourites (Dashing White Sergeant, Strip The Willow, Virginia Reel, etc) as well as waltzes, circle dances, square dances and instrumental pieces while you get your breath back!

The HP Band are a five piece ceilidh and barn dance band, based in South Staffordshire. Lancashire is within this Barn Dance Band’s local performance area. 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 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. This Barn Dance Band is a regular visitor to Lancashire. 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 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. An ideal Barn Dance Band for a wedding or party in Lancashire. 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 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!. The Barn Dance Band performs regularly in Lancashire.

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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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. Lancashire is within this Barn Dance Band’s local performance area. 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 HT Ceilidh Band are a professional ensemble who play for ceilidhs and barn dances all over the UK. This Barn Dance Band is a regular visitor to Lancashire. 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.