Scottish Ceilidh Bands in Cheadle for hire

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. A great Scottish Ceilidh Band for a wedding, Burns Night, or party in Cheadle. 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. Cheadle will ring to the traditional music of this Scottish Ceilidh Band. The band is especially sympathetic to the needs of clients and can be both flexible and accom ...show more

The CF Band are a musically diverse 5 piece band who are gate-crashing the folk scene with a lively blend of traditional Irish, drinking songs, 3 part harmony and instrumentals. A Scottish Ceilidh Band to create a real Scottish experience in Cheadle. All the members are professional musicians active in many genres of the music industry performing in Classical orchestras to Jazz and World music groups. They all share a passion for Folk and Celtic music and formed the band in 2009 as an outlet for the music. Line-up includes Ange -Whistles / Vocals, Dave - Guitar / V ...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. Cheadle is familiar territory for this Scottish Ceilidh Band .

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 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. A great Scottish Ceilidh Band for a wedding, Burns Night, or party in Cheadle. 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

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. Cheadle will ring to the traditional music of this Scottish Ceilidh Band. 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!

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. A Scottish Ceilidh Band to create a real Scottish experience in Cheadle.

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

Bronze Earth Music are a fresh new band hailing from central England. Cheadle is familiar territory for this Scottish Ceilidh Band . 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. A great Scottish Ceilidh Band for a wedding, Burns Night, or party in Cheadle. 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 ...show more

The BB Band are a professional four piece Irish Band offering a fantastic and lively range of Irish music. Cheadle will ring to the traditional music of this Scottish Ceilidh Band. 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

The BB Band are a professional four piece Irish and Ceili Band, who play a fantastic and lively range of real Traditional and Contemporary Irish music, songs and tunes, as well as Celtic rock and Country rock & roll. A Scottish Ceilidh Band to create a real Scottish experience in Cheadle. They are all professional musicians who came together from academic, formal, semi-pro and session music backgrounds, to form one of the most vibrant and lively bands on the Irish music scene today.

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. Cheadle is familiar territory for this Scottish Ceilidh Band . 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

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. A great Scottish Ceilidh Band for a wedding, Burns Night, or party in Cheadle. 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. ...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. Cheadle will ring to the traditional music of this Scottish Ceilidh Band.

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

With a huge repertoire of music and dances from the British Isles, and America. A Scottish Ceilidh Band to create a real Scottish experience in Cheadle. 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

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. Cheadle is familiar territory for this Scottish Ceilidh Band .

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 MN Barn Dance/ Ceilidh Band perform for a variety of occasions including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, PTA, club, church and village events.
All the band members have many years of experience in playing for dancing. These events are fun and not intended to be serious! (you can have a laugh at your own mistakes). They perform with the same enthusiasm for both experienced dancers and novices. If you have never done it before, don't worry, they will be there to make it work for you. The ...show more

The DR Folk Band play at a wide variety of events, and play beautiful music to suit the occasion. Cheadle will ring to the traditional music of this Scottish Ceilidh Band. 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 and guitar. 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 Cambridge and N ...show more

This group are a barn dance/Ceilidh band providing live music in a lively and exciting style. The band has been in existence for over 25 years, under the leadership of Tony. Whilst the line-up has been 'liquid', the core of Tony and Hamish has remained constant. A Scottish Ceilidh Band to create a real Scottish experience in Cheadle. Their music covers English, Irish, Scottish and American country dance tunes, as well as European tunes.

The band have played in a variety of venues ranging from village halls to castles.

Some of the venues include:-
Castles - ...show more

This band is a two piece outfit who can perform for a range of functions, including weddings, corporate hospitality, clubs, anniversaries etc. Cheadle is familiar territory for this Scottish Ceilidh Band . Between them they play an impressive array of acoustic instruments, and they are perfect for functions where budget or space is a consideration!

The duo 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 through the dances and make the evening accessib ...show more

This band is a three piece outfit who can perform for a range of functions, including weddings, corporate hospitality, clubs, anniversaries etc. A great Scottish Ceilidh Band for a wedding, Burns Night, or party in Cheadle. 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 ...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. Cheadle will ring to the traditional music of this Scottish Ceilidh Band. 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 (TDS) Ceilidh band has a mission to bring uplifting and exciting ceilidh dancing to any celebratory event. A Scottish Ceilidh Band to create a real Scottish experience in Cheadle. 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 ...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. Cheadle is familiar territory for this Scottish 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 ...show more

The SN Ceilidh Band play traditional UK, Irish, Scottish Yiddish, European, Medieval and US dance music. They have 24 years of experience playing for ceilidhs, weddings, medieval banquets, parties, festivals, PTAs, Twinning Associations etc. A great Scottish Ceilidh Band for a wedding, Burns Night, or party in Cheadle. Band line-up consists of two violins, guitar, bass and caller.

Whatever your event, this band will play traditional music to get your feet tapping!

An all Scottish ceilidh band / Scottish Country Dance Band. This is a three-piece band from the Midlands, providing Scottish ceilidh dances for weddings, birthday parties and corporate events, as well as the genuine traditional Scottish dance repertoire for the experts when asked. Cheadle will ring to the traditional music of this Scottish Ceilidh Band.

The line-up is usually accordion, keyboard and fiddle or flute, and for the ceilidhs the band bring a caller along, to explain the dance steps to you. The band supports the complete range of Scottish ceilidh dance ...show more

The band is a 3 piece band with a caller for a Ceilidh evening with dances and well known songs from England, Scotland, Ireland and America.

The band offer a variety of line-ups (depending on availablility), but they can offer scottish pipes as the lead instrument

The Band's venue and client list is extensive and includes BBC Pebble Mill, Elstree Film Studios, NEC Birmingham, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, I.B.M. , Kraft Jacobs Suchard, Jaguar, Halifax Building Society and a host of others.