Ceili and Barn Dances: Warwickshire - for your Event

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 Warwickshire.

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

An all English Barn Dance Band, the FBA Ceilidh band is an English ceilidh band available for bookings for weddings, anniversaries, conferences or any other occasion where people want to enjoy dancing to traditional and modern folk tunes. Warwickshire is within this band’s local area for dances. All ages and abilities are catered for - no previous experience necessary! Their caller will explain all the dances so anyone can join in.

The line-up consists of piano accordion, keyboard, bass guitar and drums, (flute when available – no extra cost) plus ... more

The MTS Ceilidh Band was founded in 2004 and play a heady mix of English, Scottish & European dance tunes complimented by some stomping foot percussion. The band does regularly private dances in Warwickshire. The band comprises of two fiddles (one of whom also plays the MAndolin) and a caller who also plays Melodeon. Each individual member has a wealth of performing experience and the band perform regularly at weddings, private functions and corporate events, and have played at many of the Oxford Colleges. A mighty mix of trad. English, Celtic and ... more

This is a lively folk rock, celtic, roots and ceilidh band, playing pubs, festivals and private parties across the UK. As a ceilidh band, they specialises in lively jigs and reels complete with a caller, interspersed with upbeat traditional folk music and contemporary, original material. Not your average, twee ceilidh band! Just take a listen. A fun band for a wedding or party in Warwickshire.

The ML Ceilidh Band are made up of fiddle, accordion, mandola/Guitar plus caller . For Ceilidhs and barn dances they team up with a local caller to direct the dances.

The ML Ceilidh Band play for weddings, corporate events, parties and other celebrations. Their music includes a mixture of traditional Irish and Scottish tunes, plus some Bluegrass and Appalachian music. They can also do a range of well known Irish songs and can play Rock and Roll too. This band plays for parties weddings and other events in and around Warwickshire.

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The TD ceilidh band members have built a solid reputation as a professional band that has the flexibility to adapt its repertoire to suit different age groups, events and venues.

A typical ceilidh/barn dance with the TD band would be an evening (around three and a half hours) which begins with a few easier dances as we create an opportunity for everyone to get involved. Warwickshire is within this band’s local area for dances. With each dance, they will talk/walk you through the steps before the dance begins and, even once the music gets under way, ... 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. 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 band does regularly private dances in Warwickshire.

The six-piece band come from across England, and share a wealth of musical experience – fr ... 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. A fun band for a wedding or party in Warwickshire. 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

This exciting band can offer a unique blend of: hot, spicy dance music from the swamps of Louisiana; exciting Appalachian fiddle; fifties, sixties and seventies rock; wild Irish jigs n reels; sexy, raunchy vocals (in French and English) and much more. This band plays for parties weddings and other events in and around Warwickshire. The band are all experienced musicians, having played with various other bands over the years - but this is different!! Serious musicians with a great sense of fun!! This is the 3 piece band + caller, but the band offer anthing from : 3 piece: Dic ... more

The BD Band was formed in 2005 with the aim of providing exciting and high quality music for ceilidhs, dances and other special occasions. Warwickshire is within this band’s local area for dances. The players are all talented and experienced professionals who can perform a wide variety of entertaining folk music. This includes all the favourite Irish, Scottish and English sets, along with French dances, East European tunes, original music written by Gerry, andsome great vocals.

The band line-up consists of accordion, fiddle guitar and bodhran/ p ... more

With exciting fiddle music and skillful rhythmic guitar work, this three-piece band (2 instrumentalists plus caller) will also do a few songs between the dances whilst the dancers get their breath back !. The band does regularly private dances in Warwickshire. Complete with caller this is a compact band ideal for an event where space of the size of the event is a consideration. Line up consists of fiddle, guitar + caller.

In addition to using a top-notch PA system, the band can also provide a comprehensive disco-style service (this needs to be b ... more

The CW Band usually comprises Maggie, David and Jenny, playing fiddle, accordion, keyboard and recorder, but they can provide more or less musicians as required. They have over 70 years experience of music making between them, and a similar time spent on the dance floor learning to appreciate good dance sound. A fun band for a wedding or party in Warwickshire. The band play for ceilidhs, hoe-downs and barn dances at weddings, parties and clubs throughout the Midlands.

They play regularly at the country's top folk dance clubs and festivals, i ... more

An all English Barn Dance Band, the Band comprise four musicians and a caller who provide lively and exciting dance music for dynamic dances. This band plays for parties weddings and other events in and around Warwickshire. The band formed in 1988 and the line up consists of:- Andy - melodeon, concertina, saxophone and clarinet; John - electric bass guitar, recorders and whistles; Liz - recorders, concertina, saxophone and percussion; Mike - calls; Rob - guitar and mandola.

An all Irish Ceilidh Band. The DL Ceilidh Band are a traditional Irish music band for Irish nights, ceilidhs, folk clubs and weddings. They specialise in providing music and entertainment for Irish weddings, birthday parties and Irish nights, providing lively songs, exciting jigs and reels and the option of a dance caller if you want to do some ceilidh dancing. Warwickshire is within this band’s local area for dances.

The band members are all highly experienced singers and multi-instrumentalists and they have a top quality sound system.

If you looking for something a little different for your Wedding Reception then the BWB Duo can provide music, colour, dancing and humour to ensure that your special day goes with a swing. They can play appropriate background music during the ceremony, whilst your reception will be enhanced by the musicians who will stroll around the room singing songs and playing tunes whilst your guests enjoy their meals. The band does regularly private dances in Warwickshire.

BWB can also be booked, along with a caller and either a Piper, Fiddler or Accordi ... more

An all Irish 4 piece Session Band. The DL Session Band are a traditional Irish music band for Irish nights, ceilidhs, folk clubs and weddings. They specialise in providing music and entertainment for Irish weddings, birthday parties and Irish nights, providing lively songs, exciting jigs and reels. A fun band for a wedding or party in Warwickshire. (NOTE: This is not their Irish Ceilidh Band lineup in which they have a caller). This is the 4 piece line up, usually comprising fiddle, button accordion, guitar, bodhran/vocals, but they also have ... more

This band can offer Irish, Scottish, English, American Barn Dance & Ceilidh. This band plays for parties weddings and other events in and around Warwickshire. Ceilidhs and barn dances are a great excuses to share some powerful, exciting music with your friends and enjoy a fun-filled time on the dance floor! You really don't need any experience - this band's caller will simply teach you all you need to know. It's the ideal entertainment for parties and weddings - getting everyone involved.

The CZ Band is a 2-piece barn dance and ceilidh band, playing accordion, keyboard ... more

This young talented duo consists of acoustic/electric violin and piano. They have performed at venues throughout the country including the Albert Hall and Symphony Hall and have supported famous entertainers such as Barry Manilow and Chris de Burgh.

The duo provide a unique and distinctive musical touch to any special occasion. Warwickshire is within this band’s local area for dances.

This Barn Dance/Ceilidh band providing music suitable for: Weddings, Birthdays, Barn Dances, Church and Club events as well as for Corporate Functions.

The band was formed from regular Folk Dance Club musicians in the late 1970s. The band does regularly private dances in Warwickshire. The lineup, apart from Lindsey, has changed over the years but the music is just as lively and energetic as ever! The current lineup includes:-
accordion, fiddle/flute/sax/whistle, guitar and caller.

This band offers you top-quality delivery of jigs, polkas, hornpipes and reels. A fun band for a wedding or party in Warwickshire. These musicians present a sizzling synthesis of exciting tunes, mixed in with original renditions of all your favourite Irish songs.

Look out for chunky guitar, mouth-watering melodeon and feisty fiddle, tight-knit together to create a head-turning sound - with vocals to match. A 4 piece band is also available.

Previous clients include Ikea, RAF, Holiday Inn and many others.

The MW Ceilidh Band are happy to play for your wedding reception, party, celebration, barn dance, square dance, hoedown or ceilidh.

The band offers a mixture of traditional English, Irish, Scottish and American dance music suitable for a barn dance or ceilidh, played on fiddle and mandola or mandolin backed up by guitar and bodhran played by their usual caller. This band plays for parties weddings and other events in and around Warwickshire.

For an American square dance they can augment the band to a 4-piece band plus caller with a fiddle, 5 string banjo, mandolin and ... more

This lively band are a very popular and experienced Ceilidh / Barn Dance Band and are available for all events ranging from weddings, anniversary parties, fund raisers etc. Warwickshire is within this band’s local area for dances. Although specialising in English Ceilidh their extensive repertoire of English traditional tunes along with a good selection of Scottish, Irish, American and some European and modern compositions means that the band are able to undertake Burns Nights etc. The band consists of some of the finest Ceilidh musicians in the area. ... more

The DR Folk Band play at a wide variety of events, and play beautiful music to suit the occasion. This could be gentle harp and flute music from Wales or Ireland, or lively jigs and reels from Scotland, USA and elsewhere played on fiddle, flute, guitar and bass. The band does regularly private dances in Warwickshire. They sing a selection of melodious folk songs, accompanied by flute, harp or guitar.

The DR Band play at the top folk festivals – Sidmouth, Whitby, Broadstairs year after year, and for several ‘Playford (Jane Eyre type) Balls’ e.g Ca ... more

A barn dance or ceilidh needs a good caller and appropriate live music. This band's caller, Irene, has a lifetime of experience in dancing and knows how to put over the fun elements of dancing. Her clear instruction makes everyone feel comfortable, from complete beginners to experts, both young and old. The band is made up from hand picked, very experienced, musicians, with a vast repertoire of tunes which are selected on the night (or afternoon) to suit the particular requirements of your even ... more

This lively band can provide a range of suitable music for your function - from mellow background music to a full Ceilidh or Barn dance with a caller suited to your needs. Recent bookings include Weddings (both services and receptions) corporate functions, Birthday parties, village Do's, Fundraising events and even a couple of Funerals! Line up includes fiddle/viola, guitar/Bouzouki/bass pedals, drums/percussion. This band plays for parties weddings and other events in and around Warwickshire.

Based on an English Barn Dance Band, they can also include French, Scottish and Irish if desired.The BE Ceilidh Band are an electric folk band playing traditional English, Irish, Scottish and Breton music in their own energetic style. Warwickshire is within this band’s local area for dances. The band was formed in 1992 and has developed a unique and appealing style ranging from folk to rock - they can be as loud or as quiet as you want! Specialising in Barn Dances, they can be booked for any event requiring music or dance or both!

This band have been together since 1996, playing for Festivals, Village dances, Wedding Receptions and Private Parties.

They play English-style music, and their line-up comprises Ken on mandolin and melodeon, Susanne on accordion and keyboards, Fraser on rhythm guitar and Mary on bass. The band does regularly private dances in Warwickshire.

This is a 4 piece band plus caller, comprising melodeon, guitar, bass percussion, caller. A fun band for a wedding or party in Warwickshire. They play mostly traditional English, Scottish, Irish and American tunes, but you may hear the occasional tune from mainland Europe or Scandinavia, and also modern tunes composed by a band member or friend of the band.

The band are experienced in playing for all types of events including weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, parties and village events.

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 band plays for parties weddings and other events in and around Warwickshire. 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. Warwickshire is within this band’s local area for dances. 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 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. The band does regularly private dances in Warwickshire. 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

This is an established band with a line up and repertoire sure to get everyone out of their seats and joining in the fun on the dance floor. A fun band for a wedding or party in Warwickshire. The band line-up comprises of accordion, melodeon, fiddle, banjo, guitar plus caller.

The band have performed at numerous ceilidhs and barn dances playing for events including weddings, anniversary and birthday parties, village events and fund-raising events where the bigger band sound is required at an affordable price. The fact is - the band just lov ... 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. This band plays for parties weddings and other events in and around Warwickshire. 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 FP Band are a professional piano and violin (and flute/recorder) two-piece folk band - plus caller, who specialise in playing for social dance, Playford dances and balls, American contra and barn dances. Warwickshire is within this band’s local area for dances. The Band will make any event special, with a tailor-made programme of dances to suit your experience and occasion. This dynamic duo have been playing professionally for nearly a decade.

This Duo are also happy to offer a larger band adding more musicians as required.

The Band are in the front rank of the bands on the English Ceilidh scene. Evolving out of the country dances of the British Isles, Europe and America, the style of dancing is typified by its exuberance and their music has all the energy and style that it takes to fill a floor with hundreds of delighted - if somewhat sweaty - dancers. The band does regularly private dances in Warwickshire.

The Band are a favourite attraction at dance clubs and regularly bring their exciting music to major folk festivals including Sidmouth, Towersey, Warwick, Whit ... more

A traditional Scottish Ceilidh Band playing not only the well know Scottish favourites for the dancing, but interspersing with Strathsepys, the Music of Scott Skinner & the tunes of the Shetland Isles. A fun band for a wedding or party in Warwickshire. This is the four pice line up of the band. Derek (fiddle) lived in Strathaven for 15 years, and has played for Scottish Demonstration dances at international folk festivals here and abroad. One of the Strathspeys performed was written for Esther’s (flute / piccolo / piano / caller – isn’t she so ... more

Yeehhaaa! An all American Barn Dance Band, this li’l old band is gonna give yer a grrreat time. Yessir. But American barn dance music is so much more than that. What is America made from – it’s Irish, French, African, Scottish, Eastern European, English, Italian, Jewish and on and on. So their traditional folk music is a wonderful and complex mixture of the lot. This band plays for parties weddings and other events in and around Warwickshire. You’re bound to have fun with such mixed up music, and don’t get our bass player doing his American impression, he spends too much ti ... more

Yeehhaaa! An all American Bar Room Session Band playin' music to listen to, this li’l old band is gonna give yer a grrreat time. Yessir.

But American barn dance music is so much more than that. What is America made from – it’s Irish, French, African, Scottish, Eastern European, English, Italian, Jewish and on and on. So their traditional folk music is a wonderful and complex mixture of the lot. Warwickshire is within this band’s local area for dances. You’re bound to have fun with such mixed up music, and don’t get our bass player doing his Ameri ... more

This group are a barn dance/Ceilidh band providing live music in a lively and exciting style. The band has been in existence for over 25 years, under the leadership of Tony. Whilst the line-up has been 'liquid', the core of Tony and Hamish has remained constant. The band does regularly private dances in Warwickshire. Their music covers English, Irish, Scottish and American country dance tunes, as well as European tunes.

The band have played in a variety of venues ranging from village halls to castles.

Some of the venues include:-
Castles - ... more

The Band is an experienced barn dance / ceilidh band. The Band has a flexible line-up, drawn from the membership of top Festival dance band, The GS Ceilidh Band. A fun band for a wedding or party in Warwickshire.

The five-piece line-up (The GS Ceilidh Band) is often too much for smaller local events where space for the band, time to set up, and perhaps money, are at a premium. The CS band offer a first class alternative. With just three of the musicians plus caller, and a small, quickly assembled PA system, they offer a great option and cou ... more