Ceili and Barn Dances in Cheltenham for hire
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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. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Cheltenham. 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:-
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Tomfoolery are a ceilidh and barn dance band for all occasions. The band are all professional musicians in their own right. Cheltenham is within this band’s local area for dances. They specialise in great music, fun dances and clear instructions - so even if you're ceilidh novices, everyone can join in! They cover the full spectrum of traditional ceilidh music, from Irish reels to American square dances - via traditional Scottish dances like Strip The Willow and the Gay Gordons - and everything in between.
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. The band regularly plays for private functions in Cheltenham. 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 ...show more
Hullabaloo is an English ceilidh band providing music for parties, weddings and community events in which everyone can be involved and have fun. They use a wide repertoire of English music and dances and, for variety, some jigs, reels and hornpipes from elsewhere too. A fun band for a wedding or party in Cheltenham. Usually in the course of an evening event they’ll lead a variety of different dances, which are all easy to learn, interspersed with some music to listen to – but they can also provide music for events where there’s no dancing.
Ceilidh Idealach is a Scottish ceilidh band whose members are professional musicians with many years’ experience of parties, weddings and community events. They guarantee great fun and the opportunity for everyone to be involved, even if they’ve not done ceilidh dancing before. They have a wide repertoire of Scottish music and dances (and, if you want, some great tunes from elsewhere too) including favourites like the Gay Gordons, the Dashing White Sergeant and Strip the Willow, and tunes from a ...show more
Coulan Sona is a highly experienced Irish ceilidh band of professional musicians who provide music and dancing for weddings, parties and other events, with a focus on the opportunity for everyone to be involved. Cheltenham is within this band’s local area for dances. The band provides either a 3-piece or a 4-piece configuration, in each case including a caller to give the dancers the instructions they need so that everyone can join in, even if they’ve never done ceilidh dancing before. They normally use fiddle and guitar joined, as appropriate, by fl ...show more
Licketysplit is an American barn dance band whose members are professional musicians with many years’ experience of weddings, parties and community events. Lots of fun is guaranteed and absolutely everyone can get involved, even if they’ve not done barn dancing before. The band regularly plays for private functions in Cheltenham. They have a repertoire of American music and dances but, just like American heritage, there’s plenty from elsewhere too.
An all Scottish ceilidh band, performing in mansion, marquee, ballroom or barn this band's exciting music has been swinging dancers for over a generation. Playing together professionally over many years has given them considerable experience in generating just the right atmosphere; you won’t hear more exhilarating Scottish ceilidh music this side of Hadrian’s Wall. A fun band for a wedding or party in Cheltenham.
Complete beginners, accomplished reelers and those who remember a bit from schooldays are all guaranteed to enjoy the fun of ce ...show more
Ringerike is an experienced 3-piece or 4-piece ceilidh and barn dance band. Our aim is to provide a high quality of music and a great night’s entertainment for everyone – ideal for weddings, parties, corporate events and a wide range of occasions. The band is comprised of accomplished professional musicians and usually features fiddle and guitar along with flute/whistle, accordion and/or bass. One of the musicians always doubles as caller to give easily followed instructions so that everyone can ...show more
This band is a two piece outfit who can perform for a range of functions, including weddings, corporate hospitality, clubs, anniversaries etc. Cheltenham is within this band’s local area for dances. Between them they play an impressive array of acoustic instruments, and they are perfect for functions where budget or space is a consideration!
The duo will do their absolute best to meet your specifications, and will include "special" tunes for you wherever possible. The band's caller will guide you through the dances and make the evening accessib ...show more