Ceilidh Bands: Oxfordshire - for your Event

The RH Ceilidh/ Barndance Band are an enthusiastic and friendly band, with a very sympathetic and experienced Caller. They excel at club barn dances, birthday parties, WI evenings and weddings. Oxfordshire is within this Ceilidh Band’s local area for dances. The band play regularly for Isis Canoe Club in Oxford, to which some of their members belong and love their enthusiasm and energy which they bring to the dancing. However they are very happy to adopt a more relaxed tempo at any venues when required. The band offer a selection of tunes from England, Irel ... more

The Band is an experienced barn dance and ceilidh band. The Band has a flexible line-up, drawn from the membership of top Festival dance band, The GS Ceilidh Band. This Ceilidh Band plays for weddings and other events in and around Oxfordshire.

The five-piece line-up (The GS Ceilidh Band) is often too much for smaller local events where space for the band, time to set up, and perhaps money, are at a premium. The CS band offer a first class alternative. With just three of the musicians plus caller, and a small, quickly assembled PA system, they offer a great option and c ... more

Anders And Sons are a stonking English barn dance band - playing stonking tunes for stonking dances. Guaranteed to make any party or event go with a swing. The Ceilidh Band regularly play for functions in Oxfordshire. As with many ceilidh and barn dance bands, they are all active in many other bands too, but when they come together here they create something really special. They get tunes out of their instruments that aren't even there! Put all that together with an experienced caller to help everyone through the dances and it's a recipe for a great night ... more

Three Steps are a lively band who can provide a range of suitable music for your function - from mellow background music to a full Ceilidh or Barn dance with a caller suited to your needs. An ideal Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Oxfordshire. They are successful favourites on the UK ceilidh and festival circuit, as well as veterans of numerous functions including weddings, corporate events and family celebrations. They play a wide range of music from the British Isles and Europe, working with a selection of professional callers to ensure their sty ... more

The TN Band is an increasingly popular barn dance and ceilidh band, which offers lively dance tunes which get your feet tapping from the moment they start playing. Oxfordshire is within this Ceilidh Band’s local area for dances. Their experienced caller will lead you through the dances, with a style which engages with young and old. Their music is a well balanced mixture of traditional English, Irish, Scottish and American Old Time country dance tunes, some well known and others unique to the band.

An experienced Ceilidh and Barndance band for gigs throughout the South and Southwest of England, The CW Ceilidh Band is a force to be reckoned with. Driving rhythms and solid musicianship provides a background to lively but accessible dancing. This Ceilidh Band plays for weddings and other events in and around Oxfordshire. Their caller has experience of working with people of any level ensuring that anyone can have a go – even those who have never danced before! They will have you dancing Circassian Circle, Strip the Willow, Snowball, Dashing White Sergeant in the twinkli ... more

The CW Band usually comprises Maggie, David and Jenny, playing fiddle, accordion, keyboard and recorder, but they can provide more or less musicians as required. They have over 70 years experience of music making between them, and a similar time spent on the dance floor learning to appreciate good dance sound. The Ceilidh Band regularly play for functions in Oxfordshire. The band play for ceilidhs, hoe-downs and barn dances at weddings, parties and clubs throughout the Midlands.

They play regularly at the country's top folk dance clubs and festivals, i ... more

Bronze Earth Music are a fresh new band hailing from central England. An ideal Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Oxfordshire. They feature the classic pairing of fiddle and melodeon, and add cello for a classical edge. They're equally at home playing English, Scottish or Irish styles and are at home in any event. They can also offer music to listen to which they will play between dances.

The BD Band was formed in 2005 with the aim of providing exciting and high quality music for ceilidhs, dances and other special occasions. Oxfordshire is within this Ceilidh Band’s local area for dances. The players are all talented and experienced professionals who can perform a wide variety of entertaining folk music. This includes all the favourite Irish, Scottish and English sets, along with French dances, East European tunes, original music written by Gerry, andsome great vocals.

The band line-up consists of accordion, fiddle guitar and bodhran/ p ... more

This is a lively folk rock, celtic, roots and ceilidh band, playing pubs, festivals and private parties across the UK. As a ceilidh band, they specialises in lively jigs and reels complete with a caller, interspersed with upbeat traditional folk music and contemporary, original material. Not your average, twee ceilidh band! Just take a listen. This Ceilidh Band plays for weddings and other events in and around Oxfordshire.

A traditional Scottish Ceilidh Band playing not only the well know Scottish favourites for the dancing, but interspersing with Strathsepys, the Music of Scott Skinner & the tunes of the Shetland Isles. This is the 3 piece line up of the band. The Ceilidh Band regularly play for functions in Oxfordshire. Derek (fiddle) lived in Strathaven for 15 years, and has played for Scottish Demonstration dances at international folk festivals here and abroad. One of the Strathspeys performed was written for Esther’s (flute / piccolo / piano / caller – isn’t she so ... more

This is the 3 piece including caller lineup of Ringerike (4 & 5 piece available). They play a huge range of folk music for both listening and dancing to. They are no ordinary folk band. As classically trained musicians, they "put the music" into folk. An ideal Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Oxfordshire. With such a wide repertoire they can put on specific Irish, or Scottish events, or play a wide range of national and international music.

You define the style of event you want - folk music ranges from some of the most moving and lyrical music ... more

An all Irish Ceilidh Band, this experienced band capture the dynamic flow that is the essence of traditional Irish music and dance. Oxfordshire is within this Ceilidh Band’s local area for dances. The fiddler has performed with Irish dance teams at the Sidmouth and Monaco folk festivals, but the band are equally at home playing for weddings and parties, with the caller guiding even the most inexperienced dancers through Ceilidh dances that everyone can enjoy, from small children to great grandparents. If your party includes any experience step dancers, we wo ... more

Tomfoolery are a ceilidh and barn dance band for all occasions. The band are all professional musicians in their own right. This Ceilidh Band plays for weddings and other events in and around Oxfordshire. They specialise in great music, fun dances and clear instructions - so even if you're ceilidh novices, everyone can join in! They cover the full spectrum of traditional ceilidh music, from Irish reels to American square dances - via traditional Scottish dances like Strip The Willow and the Gay Gordons - and everything in between.

The Water Boatmen are a traditional ceilidh and barn dance band, playing music that will get your feet a-tapping and your toes a-twitching! Their music comes from all parts of the United Kingdom, including Scottish Ceilidh and English Barn Dance. The Ceilidh Band regularly play for functions in Oxfordshire. They have a friendly caller who is happy to tailor dances on the night to suit your schedule and your dancers. They are a three piece band (plus caller) and they've played just about everywhere, for just about every type of occasion!

The RR Ceilidh / Barn Dance are a trad band in North London making weekly sorties into the surrounding area to provide music for ceilidhs and barndances. An ideal Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Oxfordshire. They play English, Scottish, Irish and North American tunes and they bring a caller to get everyone dancing. They have played everywhere from Waterloo Station to the farmyards of Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire, and what they love most is to see a crowd of dancers with a smile on their faces and a spring in their step. As well as a three-piec ... more

The MW Ceilidh Band are happy to play for your wedding reception, party, celebration, barn dance, square dance, hoedown or ceilidh.

The band offers a mixture of traditional English, Irish, Scottish and American dance music suitable for a barn dance or ceilidh, played on fiddle and mandola or mandolin backed up by guitar and bodhran played by their usual caller. Oxfordshire is within this Ceilidh Band’s local area for dances.

For an American square dance they can augment the band to a 4-piece band plus caller with a fiddle, 5 string banjo, mandolin and ... more

The CM Ceilidh band is a group of the most talented and vibrant young musicians and is available to play Irish and Scottish traditional music for any event, from céilídh dancing and private events, to corporate functions. This Ceilidh Band plays for weddings and other events in and around Oxfordshire. The five piece line-up comprises of guitar/bass, fiddle, accordion, flute , fiddle and caller. The band have performed on many occasions for example at the Irish Embassy in London and for Tourism Ireland. They are well organsied and professional in their approach. They m ... more

This band is a three piece outfit who can perform for a range of functions, including weddings, corporate hospitality, clubs, anniversaries etc. The Ceilidh Band regularly play for functions in Oxfordshire. 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 ... more

THe KC Irish Ceilidh Band is a high-energy group of experienced and talented musicians. The band plays a mixture of contemporary and traditional Irish music in a unique and lively style. An ideal Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Oxfordshire. All band members have experience of many types of events and venues ranging from pubs and small family parties to international festivals and TV/Radio appearances. The band includes a caller experienced at encouraging everyone to join in the dancing.

The band's repertoire is generally traditional Irish songs ... more

The TL Ceilidh Band is highly professional and features musicians who have played from Cornwall to Shetland and from Sweden to Australia. Oxfordshire is within this Ceilidh Band’s local area for dances. The TL Band's key to ceilidh/barn dance success is the ‘no pressure, it’s all about the fun’ approach taken by their caller, and the strong vocal line-up, supported by instrumentation on fiddles, bouzouki, mandolin, guitar and double bass. Prices displayed are for 3 musicians plus caller, but the band is also available up to 5 musicians plus caller to suit st ... more

Based on a Scottish Ceilidh Band, they can also include American, Irish and English if desired. The SW Band are great entertainers playing infectious Celtic tunes and songs, treating every event as the party of the year. The band quoted here (3 piece including caller) is just one line-up of their flexible band. This Ceilidh Band plays for weddings and other events in and around Oxfordshire.

Their charismatic caller, 'Miss Dixie', calls dances enjoyable for all ages and abilities, to ensure everyone has a fun time, even those with 2 left feet!

Weddings, Burns Night ... more

With a ceilidh, you are guaranteed a traditional night of fun and excitement. This band's unique combination of traditional tunes and energetic rhythm section means there really is something for everyone. The Ceilidh Band regularly play for functions in Oxfordshire. They will walk and talk you through all the steps so even first-timers will soon be dancing like professionals! The LCT Band are all professionally trained musicians, brought together by their love of Scottish traditional music and having a good time. They have a wealth of performing experienc ... more

Harvesters have experience in entertaining at all types of function - club/works socials, wedding receptions, fund raisers and more. An ideal Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Oxfordshire. They have played in venues both small and large - from village halls with under 100 guests to the Bournemouth International Centre for 2,000 plus!

The band's line-up is Mike on accordion, John on acoustic guitar, and Luke on percussion, plus their caller.

If you want a fun evening that all will enjoy, then a barn dance is a great way to provide it. This ba ... more

Portsdown Reel are a four piece band featuring an experienced line-up of musicians who are steeped in traditional barn-dance and ceilidh music and who have many years of performing at lively events around the South of England between them. Oxfordshire is within this Ceilidh Band’s local area for dances. For barn-dances the band will add a caller to explain all the moves – no one needs to be expert - just prepared to give it a go and HAVE FUN! Over the years the band members have played for many wedding receptions, birthdays, anniversaries, Burns nights, St P ... more

The FD ceilidh band offers a 4 piece plus caller, flexible instrumental lineup. This Ceilidh Band plays for weddings and other events in and around Oxfordshire. They bring their own energetic, innovative style to folk music and dance, making for a unique ceilidh experience! Over the last two years they have played in countless sessions and ceilidhs with the society, learning new tunes together and arranging sets in original ways. Now playing as a standalone band, they continue to build on that background, creating more personalised sets and arrangements, and making each p ... more

Tommy's Lot are a traditional Irish music band for Irish nights, ceilidhs, folk clubs and weddings. They specialise in providing music and entertainment for Irish weddings, birthday parties and Irish nights, providing lively songs, exciting jigs and reels and the option of a dance caller if you want to do some ceilidh dancing. The Ceilidh Band regularly play for functions in Oxfordshire.

The band members are all highly experienced singers and multi-instrumentalists and they have a top quality sound system.

Under The Bridge are a five piece ceilidh and barn dance band, based in South Staffordshire. An ideal Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Oxfordshire. 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, ... more

The (TDS) Ceilidh band has a mission to bring uplifting and exciting ceilidh dancing to any celebratory event. Oxfordshire is within this Ceilidh Band’s local area for dances. Adam (Banjo/mandolin), Jerry (fiddle) and Adrian (guitar) have a wealth of experience between them playing the ceilidhs, folk clubs, sessions and festival stages of England, Ireland, Europe and further afield.

The band performs with the help of experienced callers who provide clearly lead and guided dances which all event goers can take part in and enjoy. Their music is mostly from ... more

The DR Ceilidh band are renowned as a funky and exciting dance band with a wide range of influences. This Ceilidh Band plays for weddings and other events in and around Oxfordshire. 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

A klezmer keilidh is the familiar ceilidh/barn dance format (live music, dance leader, fun) with one essential difference – the music and steps are old-style Jewish, rather than Celtic! It’s great for both indoor and outdoor events. The Ceilidh Band regularly play for functions in Oxfordshire.

The KK Ceilidh Band is a dynamic group of performers whose deep understanding of klezmer, the celebratory and soulful music of Eastern European Jews, is reflected in exuberant, passionate and accomplished performances that captivate audiences of all ages and bac ... more

This is a troupe of traditional musicians, dynamic dancers and crazy callers determined to spread the word that the Hoe Down is a-happenin'! From Hoxton to Humberside, from Amnesty International to Bestival, the band are putting ceili back on the map. An ideal Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Oxfordshire. . This "Anarchic Hillbilly Barn Dancing Squad" will bring a rip-roaring, thigh-slapping, pavement-stomping, exhilarating, heart-thumping, blood-pumping barn dance to your event. While the banjo and the fiddle set the tone, the callers instruct the ... more

The BK Band play energetic, toe-tapping, exciting traditional folk music. Oxfordshire is within this Ceilidh Band’s local area for dances. Highly experienced and extremely versatile, the BK Band can perform anywhere from small, relaxed, acoustic sessions for intimate gatherings to lively party sets for large crowds. They'rean accomplished ceilidh band, or they also play as a 4 piece folk band for non-ceilidh events.

This is upbeat, foot-stomping traditional Ceilidh and dancing music from England, Ireland, Cornwall, Scotland, America and Eastern Europe. Th ... more

This very lively band offer traditional Ceilidh fun for your wedding, birthday or event. This Ceilidh Band plays for weddings and other events in and around Oxfordshire. 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!

The SB Ceilidh Band is a lively Irish folk band playing a mixture of traditional Irish and Scottish tunes and folk songs bought together with their own style, bounciness and ideas; along with some shanties for good measure and party 'classics' from Proclaimers and Rembrants, to The Beatles and Bryan Adams. The Ceilidh Band regularly play for functions in Oxfordshire.
The usual line up is guitar, fiddle and bass (plus caller) , but they also have on hand some of the best stand in musicians who can add accordion, penny whistle or even saxophone. Perfect fo ... 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. An ideal Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Oxfordshire. 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.

An all Scottish ceilidh band. They are one of the best up and coming three piece Scottish Country Dance Bands in their part of the country. The band are experienced in Scottish Music for Weddings, Social Dances and all events. Oxfordshire is within this Ceilidh Band’s local area for dances. Over the years they have built up a strong reputation through "word of mouth" within the Scottish dance club fraternity. The line-up consists of fiddle, accordion percussion and 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. This Ceilidh Band plays for weddings and other events in and around Oxfordshire. Their performance builds up from the moment they strike up playing Irish, Scottish, English and traditional music in their upbeat, lively way - and they can also operate as a ceilidh and covers band.

The caller, one of the most energetic around, will have everyone on their feet from the ... 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. The Ceilidh Band regularly play for functions in Oxfordshire. 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 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. An ideal Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Oxfordshire. All the musicians are very experienced, and their caller will ensure that everyone has a good time!