English Barn Dance 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. Bringing traditional music and dance to Oxfordshire with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. 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. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in 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

Based on an English Barn Dance Band, this is a lively and enthusiastic band with over 20 years experience of running barn dances. When they're not playing for you, they're singing, playing and dancing to traditional music with their friends. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Oxfordshire.

Between them the band play an assortment of instruments; including piano, fiddle, melodeon and hammered dulcimer. Their caller will make sure that everything is clearly explained so that everyone can join in and have a good time. Whenever possible the ... more

A barn dance or ceilidh needs a good caller and appropriate live music. This band's caller, Irene, has a lifetime of experience in dancing and knows how to put over the fun elements of dancing. Her clear instruction makes everyone feel comfortable, from complete beginners to experts, both young and old. The band is made up from hand picked, very experienced, musicians, with a vast repertoire of tunes which are selected on the night (or afternoon) to suit the particular requirements of your even ... 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. Bringing traditional music and dance to Oxfordshire with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. 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. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in 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. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party 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

This band can offer Irish, Scottish, English, American Barn Dance & Ceilidh. Planning a traditional English dance in Oxfordshire? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. Ceilidhs and barn dances are a great excuses to share some powerful, exciting music with your friends and enjoy a fun-filled time on the dance floor! You really don't need any experience - this band's caller will simply teach you all you need to know. It's the ideal entertainment for parties and weddings - getting everyone involved.

The CZ Band is a 2-piece barn dance and ceilidh band, playing accordion, keyboard ... more

The BD Band was formed in 2005 with the aim of providing exciting and high quality music for ceilidhs, dances and other special occasions. Bringing traditional music and dance to Oxfordshire with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. 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. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in Oxfordshire.

The DR Folk Band play at a wide variety of events, and play beautiful music to suit the occasion. This could be gentle harp and flute music from Wales or Ireland, or lively jigs and reels from Scotland, USA and elsewhere played on fiddle, flute, guitar and bass. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Oxfordshire. They sing a selection of melodious folk songs, accompanied by flute, harp or guitar.

The DR Band play at the top folk festivals – Sidmouth, Whitby, Broadstairs year after year, and for several ‘Playford (Jane Eyre type) Balls’ e.g Ca ... more

A period English Country Dance Band. (Ceilidh or Barndance of the time.) Experience the music and dances that would have been familiar to Thomas Hardy and the characters he encapsulated in his novels and poetry. Planning a traditional English dance in Oxfordshire? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. At one time Thomas Hardy thought of himself primarily as a musician and fiddle player, playing in village and church bands, and producing his collections of English traditional music. The well known tune ‘Dribbles of Brandy’, ‘Tink a Tink’ and ‘The Triumph’ were all found in Hardy’s man ... more

Be traditionally English with the Hullubaloo Band. Jigs, Reels & Hornpipes from the West Country to Nothumbria played in true English style. Whether you call it a Ceilidh, Barn Dance or English Country Dance, is up to you. What it definitely is, is an evening of fun! The caller will guide you through the dances and make the evening accessible to everyone, regardless of experience or age. Bringing traditional music and dance to Oxfordshire with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band.

Instrumental line-up is traditional with fiddle, flute / piccolo (or accordion), guitar, bass. This high ... 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. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance 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

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. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party 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!

This band can offer Irish, Scottish, English, American, Scandinavian Barn Dance & Ceilidh plus Klezmer. The JF Band specialise in providing the perfect entertainment for functions such as weddings, parties, anniversaries, corporate functions and more. Planning a traditional English dance in Oxfordshire? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. They are flexible in catering for any specific requests such as specific dances and we are always happy to discuss your requirements.

The JF Band play music from a mixture of countries; mainly England, Scotland and Ireland but also some from Sw ... more

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. Bringing traditional music and dance to Oxfordshire with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. 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. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in Oxfordshire.

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

This lively band are a very popular and experienced Ceilidh / Barn Dance Band and are available for all events ranging from weddings, anniversary parties, fund raisers etc. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Oxfordshire. Although specialising in English Ceilidh their extensive repertoire of English traditional tunes along with a good selection of Scottish, Irish, American and some European and modern compositions means that the band are able to undertake Burns Nights etc. The band consists of some of the finest Ceilidh musicians in the area. ... more

This band is a three piece outfit who can perform for a range of functions, including weddings, corporate hospitality, clubs, anniversaries etc. Planning a traditional English dance in Oxfordshire? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. 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

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. Bringing traditional music and dance to Oxfordshire with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band.

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

The TL Ceilidh Band is highly professional and features musicians who have played from Cornwall to Shetland and from Sweden to Australia. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in Oxfordshire. 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

Harvesters have experience in entertaining at all types of function - club/works socials, wedding receptions, fund raisers and more. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / 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. Planning a traditional English dance in Oxfordshire? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. 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. Bringing traditional music and dance to Oxfordshire with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. 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

Under The Bridge are a five piece ceilidh and barn dance band, based in South Staffordshire. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance 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 DR Ceilidh band are renowned as a funky and exciting dance band with a wide range of influences. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in 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

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 ... 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. Bringing traditional music and dance to Oxfordshire with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. . 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

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 Oxfordshire. 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. ... more

The BSP Band have been entertaining people in the Nottingham and East Midlands area for Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Fund Raising Events, Schools, Scouts, Village Fetes, Sports Club Socials, Corporate Events, Round Table, Rotary Club etc. etc. for many years. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Oxfordshire.

For ceilidhs they provide a range of dance tunes. Their caller chooses dances to suit the mood and experience of the dancers. He gives complete and clear instructions to everyone and attempts to make certain that everyone knows ... more

This very lively band offer traditional Ceilidh fun for your wedding, birthday or event. Planning a traditional English dance in Oxfordshire? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. 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!

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 Oxfordshire 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.

The TB are a lively wedding & events ceilidh/barndance band. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in Oxfordshire. Their musical genres range from traditional Irish, Scottish & English music; to popular Americana and modern Folk; plus re-imagined 'Live Lounge' style chart hits. The band consists of: Mandolin, Accordion, Guitar & Vocals; Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Vocals & Cajon Drum; Fiddle & Vocals. For larger events (especially weddings and festivals) they have a network of musicians, singers and callers who can add to their sound.
Their sets ar ... more

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. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party 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 TB are a lively wedding & events folk band. Planning a traditional English dance in Oxfordshire? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. Their musical genres range from traditional Irish, Scottish & English music; to popular Americana and modern Folk; plus re-imagined 'Live Lounge' style chart hits. The band consists of: Mandolin, Accordion, Guitar & Vocals; Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Vocals & Cajon Drum; Fiddle & Vocals. For larger events (especially weddings and festivals) they have a network of musicians, singers and callers who can add to their sound.
Their sets are carefully t ... 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. Bringing traditional music and dance to Oxfordshire with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. 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

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. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in Oxfordshire. All the musicians are very experienced, and their caller will ensure that everyone has a good time!

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. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Oxfordshire. 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. Planning a traditional English dance in Oxfordshire? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. 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 ... more