Ceili and Barn Dances in Castleford for hire
Live Music Booking Service for Your Party, Wedding or Event from - Midsummer Music - the music people
This band have been playing for dances for many years. A professional trio, they take a pride in providing good quality entertainment at weddings and party dances for all ages. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Castleford.
The band line-up includes melodeon, keyboard/guitar and bass/recorder. Their caller offers most popular dances including traditional classics such as The Virginia Reel, Cumberland Square Eight and Strip the Willow - good for beginners. She also calls American contras and sung squares - and novelty dances such as the ...show more
The RB Band are a folk trio playing Celtic music for ceilidhs and folk nights, St Patrick's and Burns Night. Castleford is within this band’s local area for dances. They can include songs for when your dancers need to get their breath back! The instruments that they play include bouzouki, fiddle, button accordion, guitar and flute.
If you're looking for a high-energy Celtic ceilidh band in the North West - look no further. The band regularly plays for private functions in Castleford. The DB Ceilidh Band never fail to entertain and guarantee a fun night for everyone. With a top-notch caller to guide you through the evening, they cater for all age groups, from experienced dancers to casual party-goers and anything in between. They perform lively renditions of traditional music and dances of the British Isles, from fast jigs and reels to slow, lilting Celtic love songs. This band play ...show more
The RS Duo hail from the North of England and are a melodeon/fiddle duo - Paul (melodeon) also calls the dances. A fun band for a wedding or party in Castleford. They have a mixed repertoire of the Irish and Scottish styles, or can stick to all the Scottish standards if you want a more traditional Scottish experience. They have a wide variety of tunes and dances to suit all abilities, with a lovely interplay between the fiddle and melodeon melody lines for listening between dances. They supply all the required equipment, PAT tested and covere ...show more
The NFB Band hail from Yorkshire and are a "power trio" of melodeon, fiddle and percussion. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Castleford. They have a mixed repertoire of the English and Scottish styles, or can stick to all the Scottish standards if you want a more traditional Scottish experience. They have a full sound and a rhythm that's sure to get everyone up and dancing, and their caller will take everyone through the dance steps. They supply all the required equipment, PAT tested and covered by PLI.
Paul's Compact Ceilidh is one of our "one person band" ceilidh artists. Paul calls the dances and also plays melodeon. Castleford is within this band’s local area for dances. Paul is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist playing in many bands - he knows his stuff and is able to get you all dancing, regardless of your age or expertise! He also brings all required equipment with him (all PAT tested and covered by PLI) and is ideal for intimate or quirky venues where there might not be space for a full band.
This four piece Ceilidh band has a line up of Nicky on fiddle, Marie on Accordion and Michael who is the caller & concertina player. They have various guest musicians such as Helen (piano and fiddle), Paul (guitar and fiddle), Matt (guitar and saxophone) and Tom (mandolin and mandola) to give you all the drive to make your feet want to dance. The band regularly plays for private functions in Castleford.
The band formed in 2005 and has now built up a well respected name in the ceilidh band circuit. The caller will explain everything you need to k ...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. A fun band for a wedding or party in Castleford. 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
This band plays lively folk music for English ceilidhs (also known as barn dances or English country dances), Scottish ceilidhs, Irish ceilis, and French and Swedish bals. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Castleford. Combining traditional music with stomping rhythm, tight arrangements, singing and fun, they will infect all of your guests with an irresistible dancing itch! All dances are fully explained by a friendly, experienced caller, so no prior knowledge is required, you just have to be willing to get up and give it a try!
Many moons ago, three men were born in Sheffield and played rock music together. Many less moons ago two women grew up in Wales and played folk music beautifully. Eventually the women went to university in Sheffield and the OK Ceilidh Band, blending traditional ceilidh fun with a driving rhythm and backing, was born. Together they can bring a truly ROCKING ceilidh to your party or event. They travel all over the UK. Castleford is within this band’s local area for dances.
