Ceili and Barn Dances: Suffolk - for your Event
Live Music Booking Service for Your Party, Wedding or Event from - Midsummer Music - the music people
They offer a duo of harp with uilleann pipes, flute and whistles - an unusual combination which makes for a head-turning alliance. Their music is foot-tapping and infectious, with a force and life to it. Together they offer a refreshingly modern approach, developing their own sound that is fun, lively and expressive. This band plays for parties weddings and other events in and around Suffolk.
The Duo have already won prizes for their duo act (e.g. The Herschel Irish Young Musician of the Year competition in 2002) and together they create a performance that is tight ... more
This band play a mixture of traditional dance tunes from the British Isles and from other European countries, and thier own compositions. Suffolk is within this band’s local area for dances. The HP Band is an established, very experienced barn dance/ ceilidh band .and their electro-acoustic line-up, with its emphasis on rhythm and melody, plays traditional dance tunes as well as more recently composed music.
Although specialising in weddings and private parties, the band regularly play for public dances and at clubs and festivals throughout th ... 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. The band does regularly private dances in Suffolk.
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
This is an experinced duo playing all sorts of Celtic music in and around Suffolk, Norfolk and beyond. Their repertoire features modern and old favourites, some less well known Irish songs and ballads as well as jigs, reels waltzes and polkas. A fun band for a wedding or party in Suffolk. Bill is the lead vocalist and guitarist, Terry provides backing vocals and plays mandolin and melodeon. Between them they have years of experience playing live on the local music scene, and around the country.
The band use a wide selection of traditional tunes from Ireland, Scotland, and all parts of the UK and further afield.
Using a full band with violin and mandolin, their range of energetic reels, jigs, hornpipes and other tunes are ideal for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, Burns Nights, and all other special occasions. Their highly experienced callers will cater for any level of experience and guide people smoothly through the evening. This band plays for parties weddings and other events in and around Suffolk.
Songs can be included if desired.
The AT play original fiery, liquid dance tunes with ambient vocals. Formed out of a fiddle/guitar duo, they expanded in the last year with ambient vocals, virtuosic recorder, electric bass and jazzy drums, blending original Celtic style tunes with bluesy/jazzy shades and touches of psychedelia, creating an energetic Celtic groove. Aartwork play concerts and ceilidhs. Suffolk is within this band’s local area for dances.
Art writes the tunes, drawing on his Hebridean roots and inspired by his maritime experience and leads the melody with Phoebe ... more
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. The band does regularly private dances in Suffolk. The caller will guide you through the dances and help make sure that everyon ... more
An all Scottish ceilidh band Plus Party / Function band with a good bit of Klexmer thrown in for good measure. So if you're looking to bring some of the Scottish Ceilidh party spirit to your night but still want to have regular party music as the main focus, this is the ideal band for you. A fun band for a wedding or party in Suffolk.
Born and bred in Scotland, their lead singer, Debbie , is an expert on Scottish Ceilidh dances and the band can either include a small selection of popular Scottish ceilidh favourites throughout their norm ... more
The BM Band usually perform as a 3 piece band plus caller. This band plays for parties weddings and other events in and around Suffolk. 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 ... more
The FW ceilidh band are the ideal ceilidh band for any event. Suffolk is within this band’s local area for dances. Antonella, is one of the most admired callers in the area. Sometimes people comment of dance callers being hectoring or school-teacherish! Antonella is the complete opposite of that. She is highly empathetic and equally good at explaining the dance-steps to complete beginners, young children or experienced dancers. She also plays percussion and whistle. Ruth has been described as a ‘flash melodeon player’, and her toe-tapping sq ... more
