Barn Dance Bands: Wales - for your Event

The CK Band are an experienced Ceilidh band, based in Merseyside. They will provide everything you need for a fun filled evening of music and dancing. Ceilidhs are a great way to include everyone in the fun, and their experienced dance caller gives simple instructions that are easy to follow - no previous experience necessary. Wales is within this Barn Dance Band’s local performance area. The band can also provide a disco after the Ceilidh for those who have plenty of energy!

The CK Band play as a Full 4 piece band, or they can form a smaller band to s ... more

This duo comprise of George on accordion and vocals/caller and Helen on fiddle and vocals. They create a full and distinctive sound, showing the influence of the rock, classical and folk styles in which they work. This Barn Dance Band is a regular visitor to Wales. Their programmes include traditional Welsh, Irish, American, and Klesmer music as well as self penned songs and tunes, all delivered in an informal and entertaining style. They are a bi-lingual band, and are keen to promote the beautiful music and song of Wales in a fresh and accessib ... more

Based on an Irish Ceilidh Band, they can also include Scottish, English and Irish music if desired. The Band have been playing in and around the Midlands since 1979, so their music is spot on for dancing. An ideal Barn Dance Band for a wedding or party in Wales.

The usual format is based around Roger's driving accordion - which is usually accompanied by guitar and fiddle. However a banjo player is sometimes available if required, especially if the night is crying out for an Irish Ceili 'flavour',with some of the well-known songs for good measure ... 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. The Barn Dance Band performs regularly in Wales. The band is especially sympathetic to the needs of clients and can be both flexible and accom ... more

With a huge repertoire of music and dances from the British Isles, and America. Wales is within this Barn Dance Band’s local performance area. 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

The O S Band specialises in playing for ceilidhs, barn dances and hoedowns. 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. This Barn Dance Band is a regular visitor to Wales.

The sole aim of an O S Band 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 good night for all generations!

They usually start the evening with eas ... 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. An ideal Barn Dance Band for a wedding or party in Wales.

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

Based on an English Barn Dance Band, they can also include American and Scottish if desired.This is the larger lineup of their ceilidh band for all sorts of occasions. They play tunes for ceilidhs, barn dances or hoe downs. The Barn Dance Band performs regularly in Wales. The line up is melodeon, rhythm/lead guitar and bass guitar, drummer (plus their own caller).

The band have played for events of all kinds - the usual celebratory weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, leaving do's, fund raisers, charities, festivals, social gatherings - th ... more

The HF Band are a folk group providing traditional music and songs for your event. Their repertoire can be tailored to a theme if required (Scottish, Irish, English etc) and can include a ceilidh or barn dance, as the band includes an experienced caller. Wales is within this Barn Dance Band’s local performance area. All members of the band are highly experienced - not only in folk music but across other genres too - performing at weddings, parties, theme nights, dances and more.

No event is too small - the band can perform with a minimum of amplificatio ... more

This is an experienced band who have been playing together for a variety of functions for a number of years. The basic line-up is fiddle, melodeon, guitar, bass guitar or drums and caller. This Barn Dance Band is a regular visitor to Wales. They often play for dance groups Appalachian included) and as a result their music is guaranteed to make you "lift them legs".

The aim of the STC band is to make sure that everyone has a good evening. Their caller is very experienced and will give very simple instructions just before and during each ac ... more

The WC Ceilidh /barn dance band is a lively group comprising of five talented musicians with a wide range of musical tastes and experience, who take common delight in sharing their skills, enthusiasm and passion for live music. An ideal Barn Dance Band for a wedding or party in Wales. Whether you have arranged dozens of ceilidhs, or are contemplating your very first - this could be the band for you. They play traditional and contemporary folk dance tunes and call dances from all over the British Isles and beyond. The band also has a selection of cla ... more

This band is a three piece outfit who can perform for a range of functions, including weddings, corporate hospitality, clubs, anniversaries etc. The Barn Dance Band performs regularly in Wales. 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 believe it to be really important to give a quality service to match the customer's specification. If there is a "special" tune wanted, then the band ... more

Acclaimed for their uplifting, grooving show, this band bring together thrilling arrangements of European folk music and self-penned tracks to craft a diverse and explosive set. Wales is within this Barn Dance Band’s local performance area. Fiddles, whistles, guitar, vocals, bass and percussion combine to show their folk, jazz, soul and world music influences with a clarity and maturity that has brought this lively group of young musicians a proliferate following.

The six-piece band come from across England, and share a wealth of musical experience – fr ... 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. This Barn Dance Band is a regular visitor to Wales. 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 TB are a lively wedding & events folk band. An ideal Barn Dance Band for a wedding or party in Wales. 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 ceilidh/barndance band. The Barn Dance Band performs regularly in Wales. 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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Established in 1988, this is a top band specialising in barn dances and ceilidhs. Look no further if you want a memorable knees up. Wales is within this Barn Dance Band’s local performance area. The band is vastly experienced at playing at different types of functions. They have played at numerous venues, big and small, and are invariably asked back.

The band comprises talented musicians who have played all over the world as well as just around the corner. The current line up is melodeon, fiddle, electric guitar, bass guitar.

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Originally,this ceilidh band (or Twmpath band) "happened" together in January 1993 when a string of old acquaintances had each received an invitation to the same wedding party. When this fact was realised, the idea was mooted to hold a few practices and stage a short ceilidh by way of a wedding present. The dance was a huge success, the scratch musicians were told that their sound worked a treat - and so a new band was born ! So the story goes. This Barn Dance Band is a regular visitor to Wales.

The band line-up includes Guy who plays melode ... more