English Barn Dance Bands in Ipswich for hire

This band play a mixture of traditional dance tunes from the British Isles and from other European countries, and thier own compositions. Bringing traditional music and dance to Ipswich with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. 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 ...show more

The HW Band are five musicians from the folk genre come together to form a traditional band with a new lift. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in Ipswich. 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.

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 Ipswich.

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 ...show more

The BM Band usually perform as a 3 piece band plus caller. Planning a traditional English dance in Ipswich? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. They play a wide range of traditional folk music from around the British Isles, with some American tunes thrown in for good measure.

They can tailor their repertoire and dances to suit your requirements and will endeavour to include any requested tunes to make your celebration extra special. They have their own PA equipment but can play acoustically if the situation dictates. Hirers are welcome to use the band's sound system to play ...show more

This is an experienced barn dance band whose lively music is sure to make your event go with a bang. Bringing traditional music and dance to Ipswich with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. Wedding reception, anniversary or party - all are guaranteed a cracking good time! Their genial and good-humoured caller will guide all guests throughout the dances, judging the best dances to suit 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 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. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in Ipswich. 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.

Instruments available incl ...show more

Great Tunes! Great Dances! 4 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. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Ipswich.
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 ...show more

This very lively band offer traditional Ceilidh fun for your wedding, birthday or event. Planning a traditional English dance in Ipswich? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. With instruments including Fiddle, Whistle, Guitar, Piano, 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 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 Ipswich with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. The band will teach the dances first then let the dances run once the steps are known, although they can call the dances all the way through if required.

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line up includes a digital keyboard with a range of sounds including accor ...show 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. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in Ipswich. 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. ...show 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 English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Ipswich. . 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 ...show more

This experienced band play Irish, Scottish, English and American songs and tunes, although they can concentrate on one particular style if preferred. They play as 3 or 4 piece + caller. The band are both sensitive to the occasion and responsive to the mood of the audience. Planning a traditional English dance in Ipswich? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. In addition they are willing to tailor a band to meet specific needs, going out in combinations ranging from a duo of guitar/vocals plus accordion to a larger band incorporating instruments such as fiddle, flute tin-whistle, ...show more

The DR Ceilidh band are renowned as a funky and exciting dance band with a wide range of influences. Bringing traditional music and dance to Ipswich with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. 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 ...show more

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. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in Ipswich. 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 DS Ceilidh duo is a 'micro ceilidh' band made up of box/bass drum and caller/whistles/flutes, perfect for smaller spaces or budgets. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Ipswich. They can also offer less familiar instruments, such as cornamuse, hulusi and bagpipes, and they can sing songs while your dancers get their breath back! The musicians have years of experience playing in ceilidh bands and their repertoire covers English, Scottish, Irish, American and some French.

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 ...show more

The SB Band are a BARN DANCE BAND - that's what they are - they do barn dances. Some people call them ceilidhs but they just do good old English country dances, to tunes from Britain and America, and make no bones about it. Bringing traditional music and dance to Ipswich with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. If you want a good dance and plenty of laughs, this band has the lot - and they can be yours for your party, wedding or event!

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 SB Band offer a full evening's entertainment of music for dancing or songs for listening or a mixture of both. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in Ipswich. 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 ...show 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. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Ipswich. All the musicians are very experienced, and their caller will ensure that everyone has a good time!

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 ...show more