Scottish Ceilidh Bands in Ilkley for hire
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The SH Band are a family band who have a special enthusiasm for the traditional music and dance of Yorkshire and also enjoy performing a variety of tunes and dances from other parts of England, Scotland and abroad including Ceilidh and Old Time. They are a three piece band and play Fiddle/melodeon, Guitar/mandolin and Tenor horn/whistles in a traditional acoustic style and perform using amplification for ceilidhs and barn dances or play, for dancing and/or listening music acoustically, for small ...show more
If you're looking for a high-energy Celtic ceilidh band in the North West - look no further. Ilkley will ring to the traditional music of this Scottish Ceilidh Band. The DB Ceilidh Band never fail to entertain and guarantee a fun night for everyone. With a top-notch caller to guide you through the evening, they cater for all age groups, from experienced dancers to casual party-goers and anything in between. They perform lively renditions of traditional music and dances of the British Isles, from fast jigs and reels to slow, lilting Celtic love songs. This band play ...show more
The CS Ceilidh/ Barndance Band play an exciting and wide range of folk music from across the British Isles, Ireland and America and provide everything you need to ensure that your social event, fundraiser or celebration is relaxed and enjoyable for all. A Scottish Ceilidh Band to create a real Scottish experience in Ilkley. They are all very experienced musicians who love playing together. They provide all the P.A. equipment and a caller to explain all the dances and they are happy to work with organisers to ensure that your event is tailored for you. The CS Band e ...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 RB Band are a folk trio playing Celtic music for ceilidhs and folk nights, St Patrick's and Burns Night. A great Scottish Ceilidh Band for a wedding, Burns Night, or party in Ilkley. They can include songs for when your dancers need to get their breath back! The instruments that they play include bouzouki, fiddle, button accordion, guitar and flute.
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. Ilkley will ring to the traditional music of 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 RS Duo hail from the North of England and are a melodeon/fiddle duo - Paul (melodeon) also calls the dances. A Scottish Ceilidh Band to create a real Scottish experience in Ilkley. 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. Ilkley is familiar territory for this Scottish 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.
This four piece Ceilidh band has a line up of Nicky on fiddle, Marie on Accordion and Michael who is the caller & concertina player. They have various guest musicians such as Helen (piano and fiddle), Paul (guitar and fiddle), Matt (guitar and saxophone) and Tom (mandolin and mandola) to give you all the drive to make your feet want to dance. A great Scottish Ceilidh Band for a wedding, Burns Night, or party in Ilkley.
The band formed in 2005 and has now built up a well respected name in the ceilidh band circuit. The caller will explain everything you need to k ...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. Ilkley 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