Scottish Ceilidh Bands: Cheshire - for your Event

This is a lively ceilidh band available for all occasions including weddings,birthday parties, social functions and corporate events. The RT Ceilidh band supply fun entertainment and dancing which can be customised to your requirements and function. The band play all the classic dances, Gay Gordon's, Strip the Willow, Barn Dance, Grand Chain, St. Bernard's Waltz, Waves of Tory and many more. If you have a favourite just let themknow.

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. Cheshire will ring to the traditional music of this Scottish Ceilidh Band. 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 ... more

Whiskey Before Breakfast 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 Cheshire. They are all professional musicians who came together about 8 years ago 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.

Whiskey Before Breakfast are a professional four piece Irish Band offering a fantastic and lively range of Irish music. Cheshire is familiar territory for 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 also 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, Club ... 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. A great Scottish Ceilidh Band for a wedding, Burns Night, or party in Cheshire. The band is especially sympathetic to the needs of clients and can be both flexible and accom ... more

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. Cheshire will ring to the traditional music of this Scottish Ceilidh Band. The Band will make any event special, with a tailor-made programme of dances to suit your experience and occasion. This dynamic duo have been playing professionally for nearly a decade.

This Duo are also happy to offer a larger band adding more musicians as required.

An all Scottish ceilidh band, the TS Ceilidh Band are a professional group who regularly perform at weddings and functions. The group plays at venues across the UK. Individually, members of the band have taken Scottish music all over the world including tours of Russia and New Zealand. A Scottish Ceilidh Band to create a real Scottish experience in Cheshire. The band aims to provide an entertaining evening whatever the occasion..

The Band prides itself on:
Professional musicians of the highest standard, having won various awards and performed on BBC Radio S ... more

An extension of their top Irish band (The WJ Band ref:4206.1), they are joined by experienced callers like Roger Newton, Fred Lloyd and Geoff Miller, who go together to form the MG Ceilidh Band. Cheshire is familiar territory for this Scottish Ceilidh Band .

The ceilidh band play a mix of Irish, Scottish and English tunes to accompany a mix of traditional dances to suit both beginners and experts alike.

Between the breaks, you are entertained with some of the bands extensive repertoire of great songs.

The GM Band play music for all sorts of events and in venues such as hotels, restaurants and church halls. A great Scottish Ceilidh Band for a wedding, Burns Night, or party in Cheshire. Their line up is fiddle/caller, guitar, and bass. Their caller is experienced in explaining the dances and then helping people through them. They usually start with very easy dances and then they get a bit more complex as the evening goes on. During any breaks, the band will play some tunes or sing a few songs.

A larger band is also available.

This lively band need to be listened to to be fully appreciated. With a line-up of guitar, fiddle bass and vocals they would be an asset for any occasion. Cheshire will ring to the traditional music of this Scottish Ceilidh Band. Together they spread their musical wings very wide, encompassing jigs and reels from the British Isles to the gypsy dances of Hungary and Romania and the rhythm and blues from across the Atlantic.

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

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 ... more

Letterpress are one of the most respected barn dance bands in the North West. They specialise in playing for ceilidhs, barn dances and hoedowns. Cheshire is familiar territory for this Scottish Ceilidh Band . The band's danceable and foot-tapping sound is based on a varied range of instruments - melodeon, banjo, bouzouki, mandolin, acoustic guitar, electric guitar and bass.

The sole aim of a Letterpress ceilidh is a good time for everybody. They can guarantee an enjoyable and fun-packed evening of jigs, reels, polkas, waltzes and hornpipes - a really goo ... 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 ... 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. Cheshire will ring to the traditional music of this Scottish 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 ... 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. A Scottish Ceilidh Band to create a real Scottish experience in Cheshire. 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!

If you want an exciting, energetic ceilidh , then this is the band for you. The ceilidh band play an exciting blend of Disco, Reggae, Ska, Bhangra and more alongside Irish, English and European folk tunes played by some of the North West’s finest. This band is destined to make people smile with their driving beats and memorable melodies. Accessible dances, expertly called. Cheshire is familiar territory for this Scottish Ceilidh Band . The PG Band will go down brilliantly at weddings, celebrations, festivals, corporate and other events, with a dance cal ... 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. A great Scottish Ceilidh Band for a wedding, Burns Night, or party in Cheshire.

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

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

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

This band is a three piece outfit who can perform for a range of functions, including weddings, corporate hospitality, clubs, anniversaries etc. Cheshire is familiar territory for this Scottish Ceilidh Band . 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

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. A great Scottish Ceilidh Band for a wedding, Burns Night, or party in Cheshire. 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 FE Ceilidh band are a lively four-piece band consisting of three fiddles and piano. Cheshire will ring to the traditional music of this Scottish Ceilidh Band. Two of the band have been playing together for over 25 years and have extensive experience of playing for dancing at all types of events, including dance clubs, weddings, reel parties, conferences, Burns nights, corporate entertainment, concerts, shindigs, knees-ups, hogmanay and hootenannys! Their caller has over 20 years of experience calling for all types of dances & dancers, from complete beginners to s ... 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. A Scottish Ceilidh Band to create a real Scottish experience in Cheshire. 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

The (TDS) Ceilidh band has a mission to bring uplifting and exciting ceilidh dancing to any celebratory event. Cheshire is familiar territory for this Scottish Ceilidh Band . 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

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

This experienced band from Merseyside provides a mixture of country dance styles, usually including ceilidh dances from Scotland and Ireland and Wales, as well as English dances and items from various parts of Europe. A Scottish Ceilidh Band to create a real Scottish experience in Cheshire. Unlike many barn dance bands, they can also provide the best-known Irish ceilidh dances, the Waves of Tory, The Siege of Ennis, The Walls of Limerick, and the most popular Scottish ceilidh items, including the Eightsome Reel and Strip the Willow. This means that they can give your ... more

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. Cheshire is familiar territory for 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 ... more