This very lively band offer traditional Ceilidh fun for your wedding, birthday or event. Bring a bit of the USA to Cambridge for a Hoedown with this American Barn Dance Band. With instruments including Fiddle, Whistle, Guitar, Piano, 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!
If you are looking for the perfect, all-inclusive entertainment for your wedding, birthday party, anniversary celebration, college ball, office party or conference bash, you have just found it!
A barn dance (or ceilidh, or country dance) gets everyone involved. It's terrific fun for all, and it's a great way to get your party to mix. Book this American Barn Dance Band for your cowboy hoedown in Cambridge. With our expert caller on hand to guide you through, no prior experience of dancing is needed to be able to join in to the full.
The TL Ceilidh Band is highly professional and features musicians who have played from Cornwall to Shetland and from Sweden to Australia. An ideal American Barn Dance Band for a wedding or party hoedown in Cambridge. 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. Several of the musicians are singers, and the caller also plays guitar and ethnic percussion depending on the rest of the ...show more
This band have been performing their own particular brand of traditional English, Irish and Scottish music for a while now. The current 5 piece + caller line-up seems to have got people talking about them and they have been very busy recently playing pubs, folk clubs, universities and private parties. Planning a Hoedown in Cambridge? Then this American Barn Dance Band could be for you.
Founder member, Joe (Guitar and Vocals), and long time members Steve (Bass) and Brendan (Bouzouki, Mandolin, Guitar) have now been joined by two outstanding instrumentalists. Sarah plays ...show more
The TL Ceilidh Band is highly professional and features musicians who have played from Cornwall to Shetland and from Sweden to Australia. Bring a bit of the USA to Cambridge for a Hoedown with this American Barn Dance Band. 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. Several of the musicians are singers, and the caller also plays guitar and ethnic percussion depending on the rest of the ...show more
The LT Band (2 piece + caller) is a well established ceilidh / barn dance band, featuring a fiddle and accordion plus caller. Book this American Barn Dance Band for your cowboy hoedown in Cambridge. The Fiddle player swaps to guitar where appropriate and they also use a percussion block to add a bass drum sound. These talented musicians can also play bagpipes and bodhran to offer contrast in a few numbers. The caller is experienced in ensuring an enjoyable evening and will select dances to suit the ability of the audience - an essential element if everyone is going ...show more
This lively band are in great demand for weddings, parties, charity events, corporate entertainment and other functions requiring that little bit of extra in entertainment value & a Disco option. The band pride themselves on a professional approach to all situation and importantly , a strong sense of FUN!
The band works with a team of experienced and sympathetic callers. Each has a special talent ranging from singing, recorder playing to humour and a dry wit. An ideal American Barn Dance Band for a wedding or party hoedown in Cambridge. Their caller explains the ...show more
The AK premier Ceilidh and Barn Dance Band provides excellent entertainment for all kinds of events, ranging from pub sessions to wedding celebrations and corporate events. Planning a Hoedown in Cambridge? Then this American Barn Dance Band could be for you. Although they are based in Lincolnshire, they regularly perform in the surrounding counties and have travelled as far afield as Kent and Swansea! The standard line-up comprises an accomplished piano accordionist, supported by guitar, flute, whistle, bass and drums and an experienced and entertaining caller who can accommodat ...show 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. Bring a bit of the USA to Cambridge for a Hoedown with this American Barn Dance Band. 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. ...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. Book this American Barn Dance Band for your cowboy hoedown in Cambridge. . 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
This experienced band play Irish, Scottish, English and American songs and tunes, although they can concentrate on one particular style if preferred. They play as 3 or 4 piece + caller. The band are both sensitive to the occasion and responsive to the mood of the audience. An ideal American Barn Dance Band for a wedding or party hoedown in Cambridge. In addition they are willing to tailor a band to meet specific needs, going out in combinations ranging from a duo of guitar/vocals plus accordion to a larger band incorporating instruments such as fiddle, flute tin-whistle, ...show more
The BM Band usually perform as a 3 piece band plus caller. Planning a Hoedown in Cambridge? Then this American Barn Dance Band could be for you. They play a wide range of traditional folk music from around the British Isles, with some American tunes thrown in for good measure.
They can tailor their repertoire and dances to suit your requirements and will endeavour to include any requested tunes to make your celebration extra special. They have their own PA equipment but can play acoustically if the situation dictates. Hirers are welcome to use the band's sound system to play ...show more
The DS Ceilidh duo is a 'micro ceilidh' band made up of box/bass drum and caller/whistles/flutes, perfect for smaller spaces or budgets. Bring a bit of the USA to Cambridge for a Hoedown with this American Barn Dance Band. They can also offer less familiar instruments, such as cornamuse, hulusi and bagpipes, and they can sing songs while your dancers get their breath back! The musicians have years of experience playing in ceilidh bands and their repertoire covers English, Scottish, Irish, American and some French.
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 ...show more
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. An ideal American Barn Dance Band for a wedding or party hoedown in Cambridge. 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 ...show 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. Planning a Hoedown in Cambridge? Then this American Barn Dance Band could be for you. All the musicians are very experienced, and their caller will ensure that everyone has a good time!
The CB Ceilidh/ Barn Dance Band is normally a five-piece band with an occasional guest caller and/or additional musicians as and when required. Located close to the channel ports, and is ideal for bookings in Europe, having already played Germany, France and Luxembourg. A popular Ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) or Barn Dance can include; Shannon Bells, The Bridge of Athlone, Drops of Brandy, Flying Scotsman, Gay Gordon's, Strip the Willow, Haste to the Wedding, The Dashing White Sergeant and many m ...show more
The TB are a lively wedding & events folk band. Book this American Barn Dance Band for your cowboy hoedown in Cambridge. 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 ...show more
The TB are a lively wedding & events ceilidh/barndance band. An ideal American Barn Dance Band for a wedding or party hoedown in Cambridge. 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 ...show more
An all American Barn Dance Band, the LCS Band offers a great Hoedown evening, just right for the 21st century with swinging tunes and dances to everything from Johnny Cash to YMCA. The band perform both with callers as a "cowboy ceilidh"and without as a storming dance band. Planning a Hoedown in Cambridge? Then this American Barn Dance Band could be for you. Their high energy show mixes dynamic songs with traditional tunes, and country takes on modern classics. The dance callers bring people together - you'll find yourself laughing with strangers! For a total hoedown showd ...show more
The LCS Band offers a great evening of music, just right for the 21st century with swinging tunes and dances to everything from Johnny Cash to YMCA. The band perform both with callers as a "cowboy ceilidh"and without as a storming dance band. Bring a bit of the USA to Cambridge for a Hoedown with this American Barn Dance Band. Their high energy show mixes dynamic songs with traditional tunes, and country takes on modern classics. For a total hoedown showdown the band come with a boxful of stetsons, barndance décor, top musicality and a great sense of fun!
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. Book this American Barn Dance Band for your cowboy hoedown in Cambridge. 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!
The American Barn Dance Band pages list bands that are available in Cambridge. People often get confused by the difference between Barn
dance band, Hoedown,or ceilidh band. They are basically the same thing, with some dances and tunes being common to all. An American Barn Dance or Hoedown will have American tunes (many of which originate from Ireland, Scotland and Eastern Europe, and some specifically American dances. In case you're uncertain, find what style of dance band would be suitable for your wedding reception or party in Cambridge,
simply click the link below to read more about each band:
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