English Barn Dance Bands in Retford for hire
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Based on an Irish Session Band, they can also include American and English if desired. The band have gone through a number of line-up changes since its inception in 2005 with the current line-up having been together for two years. Bringing traditional music and dance to Retford with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. Between them they play banjo, guitar, piano accordion, violin, mandolin, bodhran, penny whistle and keyboard with additional percussive input from cymbal and tambourine.
The band enjoys playing a mix of Irish, English and American folk songs and has earned a reputa ...show more
The TLD Band are an East Midlands based ceilidh band, playing in that area and surrounding counties. Instruments used include melodeon, fiddle, concertina, guitar, banjo, bass, mandolin and sometimes drums. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in Retford. Their caller can generate a lively atmosphere within seconds and his approach to dancing is definitely to hit minimum anxiety for the dancers and to make it fun!
Nottinghamshire Fire Service, the RNIB, The United Nations Association have used the band regularly for their fundraising activ ...show more
Although basically an Irish Ceilidh Band, the BS Band can also include American, Scottish and English if desired.The band play traditional music, mostly celtic style, for ceilidhs at weddings, parties, universities, schools, fund-raisers and gatherings of all sorts. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Retford.
The band line-up includes flutes and recorder/ guitar/ fiddle, cittern and banjo and the dance caller and MC. A larger band can be offered with the addition of flute/ guitar/fiddle.
At their dances there are usually some pe ...show more
This band plays lively folk music for English ceilidhs (also known as barn dances or English country dances), Scottish ceilidhs, Irish ceilis, and French and Swedish bals. Planning a traditional English dance in Retford? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. Combining traditional music with stomping rhythm, tight arrangements, singing and fun, they will infect all of your guests with an irresistible dancing itch! All dances are fully explained by a friendly, experienced caller, so no prior knowledge is required, you just have to be willing to get up and give it a try!
This band can perform as an all Scottish Ceilidh, Irish Ceili, English Barn Dance or a mixture of all. The MR Ceilidh/barn dance band is a lively band of three experienced musicians and a dance caller. Bringing traditional music and dance to Retford with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. They play and sing music and songs from the English, Scottish and Irish traditions for dancing and listening to, at wedding receptions, birthday parties and corporate events. Line up consists of melodeon and fiddle, guitar and flute, and flute and whistle. They work with experienced dance caller ...show 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. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in Retford.
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 ...show more
This band have been playing for dances for many years. A professional trio, they take a pride in providing good quality entertainment at weddings and party dances for all ages. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Retford.
The band line-up includes melodeon, keyboard/guitar and bass/recorder. Their caller offers most popular dances including traditional classics such as The Virginia Reel, Cumberland Square Eight and Strip the Willow - good for beginners. She also calls American contras and sung squares - and novelty dances such as the ...show more
The RS Duo hail from the North of England and are a melodeon/fiddle duo - Paul (melodeon) also calls the dances. Planning a traditional English dance in Retford? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. They have a mixed repertoire of the Irish and Scottish styles, or can stick to all the Scottish standards if you want a more traditional Scottish experience. They have a wide variety of tunes and dances to suit all abilities, with a lovely interplay between the fiddle and melodeon melody lines for listening between dances. They supply all the required equipment, PAT tested and covere ...show more
The NFB Band hail from Yorkshire and are a "power trio" of melodeon, fiddle and percussion. Bringing traditional music and dance to Retford with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. They have a mixed repertoire of the English and Scottish styles, or can stick to all the Scottish standards if you want a more traditional Scottish experience. They have a full sound and a rhythm that's sure to get everyone up and dancing, and their caller will take everyone through the dance steps. They supply all the required equipment, PAT tested and covered by PLI.
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 Retford. 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.