American Barn Dance Bands: Essex - for your Event

The LT Band ( a 3 piece band + caller) is a well established ceilidh / barn dance band, featuring a dynamic line-up of fiddle and accordion accompanied by a top caller. 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 to have a good time. Bring a bit of the USA to Essex for a Hoedown with this American Barn Dance Band. A smaller (2 piece + caller) option is also available.

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 Essex. 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.

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Based on an Irish Ceilidh Band, this band can also include American, Scottish and English if desired. The band includes an Irish championship-winning accordionist, so naturally Irish tunes and songs feature large in their repertoire, alongside Scottish, American and English folk tunes selected for the traditional dances presented by their wonderful caller. So sit back and listen or get up and dance to some great music. An ideal American Barn Dance Band for a wedding or party hoedown in Essex. The caller will guide you through the dances and help make sure that everyon ... more

An all American Barn Dance Band. The BH Band was formed in 1998, and the current line up is John on Mandolin & vocals, Bob on Banjo, Ray on guitar & vocals, Nye on Bass and James on fiddle.

Whilst their mainstream is bluegrass music, their varied repertoire of acoustic music includes country and folk numbers, 50’s and 60’s pop, Irish favourites and jazz standards. Planning a Hoedown in Essex, then this American Barn Dance Band could be for you.

Their Country and Western music list draws on the hits of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, John Denver, Jimmie Rodgers, Don ... 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. Bring a bit of the USA to Essex for a Hoedown with this American Barn Dance Band.

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 ... 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. Book this American Barn Dance Band for your cowboy hoedown in Essex. 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. ... more

This troupe of traditional musicians, dynamic dancers and crazy callers determined to spread the word that the Hoe Down is a' happening. From Hoxton to Humberside, from Amnesty International to Bestival, the band are putting ceili back on the map - whether at sell out dances in London or the top summer festivals. An ideal American Barn Dance Band for a wedding or party hoedown in Essex. This "Anarchic Hillbilly Barn Dancing Squad"will bring a rip-roaring, thigh-slapping, pavement-stomping, exhilarating, heart thumping, blood pumping barn dance creation to your event. ... more

This Ceilidh Band has a line up of violin, accordion and guitar and their repertoire crosses many musical styles whilst maintaining a traditional sound.

In fact, they produce an amazingly full sound as three musicians. Planning a Hoedown in Essex, then this American Barn Dance Band could be for you. The violin takes the lead whilst the accordionist's right keyboard plays chords and harmony parts. The accordionist's left hand buttons give a rich deep bass. The guitar blends with both instruments adding exciting and creative improvisations, plus the dynamic use of a midi i ... more

The TN Band is an increasingly popular barn dance and ceilidh band, which offers lively dance tunes which get your feet tapping from the moment they start playing. Bring a bit of the USA to Essex for a Hoedown with this American Barn Dance Band. Their experienced caller will lead you through the dances, with a style which engages with young and old. Their music is a well balanced mixture of traditional English, Irish, Scottish and American Old Time country dance tunes, some well known and others unique to the band.

This band can offer all Scottish Ceilidh, Irish Ceili or a mixture together with American & English. 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. Book this American Barn Dance Band for your cowboy hoedown in Essex.

The band are both sensitive to the occasion and responsive to the mood of the audience. In addition they are willing to tailor a band to meet specific needs, going out in combinations ranging from a duo of gu ... more

The TL Ceilidh Band is highly professional and features musicians who have played from Cornwall to Shetland and from Sweden to Australia. Since 1999, they has delivered well received performances at many events, from music festivals and clubs to corporate and private events and parties, and with live and recorded appearances on BBC Radio Scotland, Radio 4, local, European and US radio. An ideal American Barn Dance Band for a wedding or party hoedown in Essex. The TL Band's key to ceilidh/barn dance success is the ‘no pressure, it’s all about the fun’ approach taken by ... 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 & they can, on occasion, offfer a Disco option. Planning a Hoedown in Essex, then this American Barn Dance Band could be for you. 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. ... more

How much fun can you have with your boots on? The HD Band is one of the few outfits in the country that can supply live music for a full country hoedown and line dance experience. We have many years experience in providing music for a wide range of corporate and private functions.

So grab your Stetson, polish those rhinestones, and come on down for just the best party ever. The Band offers a unique combination of classic country rock, country and new country songs as well as playing hoedown ... more

The OD band have been established for many years playing for concerts, dances, sessions and festivals. They provide their own caller and their dances cover a wide range from the UK, USA and Latvia. Book this American Barn Dance Band for your cowboy hoedown in Essex. They provide their own high quality PA system where required. The band have made regular club appearances in the Midlands plus festivals in Barnard Castle, Chippenham, Coleshill, Eastbourne, Fylde, Crawley,Broadstairs and Whittlesea Straw Bear and many other venues as well as local radio broadcasts ... more

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 ... more

The CX Ceilidh Band was formed in 2012 and has been delighting clients at weddings and private parties ever since. The full regular band consists of:
Fiddle; Whistles / pipes / saxophone; Electric guitar / mandolin; Acoustic Guitar; Accordion ;Caller. Planning a Hoedown in Essex, then this American Barn Dance Band could be for you. The band can operate as anything from a two piece plus a caller up to the full band plus caller. They sometimes augment the band with drums and /or bass, and have a pool of excellent musicians who can step in if one of the regular musicians is no ... 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 BS Band offer a full evening's entertainment of music for dancing or songs for listening or a mixture of both. Bring a bit of the USA to Essex for a Hoedown with this American Barn Dance Band. 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 ... more

Join this band for an evening of foot stomping jigs & reels, calming graceful aires and their own compositions. This four-piece band play a collection of plucked, strummed and bowed instruments, with strings, recorders, accordion, flute and drums: their drummer calls the dances. Book this American Barn Dance Band for your cowboy hoedown in Essex.

The band can bring quieter music to a wedding breakfast or dinner and an exciting fun packed ceilidh and barn dance to your event. The CM Ceilidh Band are available for weddings, celebrations, corporate and fundrais ... more

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 ... more

The RJ Barndance Band play traditional English Folk music for Barn Dances and Ceilidh with the minimum of amplification and all instruments are acoustic. Planning a Hoedown in Essex, 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 TB are a lively wedding & events ceilidh/barndance band. Bring a bit of the USA to Essex for a Hoedown with this American Barn Dance Band. 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.
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The TB are a lively wedding & events folk band. Book this American Barn Dance Band for your cowboy hoedown in Essex. 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.
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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. An ideal American Barn Dance Band for a wedding or party hoedown in Essex. 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 ... 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. Planning a Hoedown in Essex, 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. 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. Bring a bit of the USA to Essex for a Hoedown with this American Barn Dance 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!