Ceili and Barn Dances in East Anglia for hire
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The WG Ceilidh Band are a lively five piece band. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around East Anglia. Chris their dedicated caller is on the floor with the dancers demonstrating what to do and helping people with the dances, throughout the evening. Instruments played include fiddle, guitar, vocals, bass, mandolin, mandola and either cajon or drums. They play ceilidhs / barn dances for wedding, parties, corporate events, fundraisers, etc. great fun and a lovely way to get people to mix with each other and stay fit.
The band offer a range of eas ...show more
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. East Anglia is within this band’s local area for dances.
Songs can be included if desired.
The LT Band (2 piece + caller) is a well established ceilidh / barn dance band, featuring a fiddle and accordion plus caller. The band regularly plays for private functions in East Anglia. The Fiddle player swaps to guitar where appropriate and they also use a percussion block to add a bass drum sound. These talented musicians can also play bagpipes and bodhran to offer contrast in a few numbers. The caller is experienced in ensuring an enjoyable evening and will select dances to suit the ability of the audience - an essential element if everyone is going ...show 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. A fun band for a wedding or party in East Anglia.
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 ...show more
Great Tunes! Great Dances! 4 musicians with a huge wealth of experience who’ve played in all sorts of musical outfits from bluegrass, Irish trad, indie rock, country, even melodic metal! Between them they’ve played hundreds of gigs including weddings, party events, fundraisers, village fetes, mini festivals. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around East Anglia.
Dances are carefully selected to suit any audience - absolutely no experience necessary. Everything from a rip-roaring Strip the Willow to something more gentle & elegant like St Bernard ...show more
The RV Ceilidh and Barn Dance Band play English, Irish and Scottish traditional tunes with dances including Blaydon Races, Circassian Circle, Three Meet, Bridge of Athelone, The Music Man, Gay Gordens, The Big Set, Pat A Cake, Lucky Seven, Virginia Reel etc. East Anglia is within this band’s local area for dances. The band will teach the dances first then let the dances run once the steps are known, although they can call the dances all the way through if required.
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line up includes a digital keyboard with a range of sounds including accor ...show more
This band play a mixture of traditional dance tunes from the British Isles and from other European countries, and thier own compositions. The band regularly plays for private functions in East Anglia. 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 ...show more
The FW ceilidh band are the ideal ceilidh band for any event. A fun band for a wedding or party in East Anglia. 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 ...show 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 East Anglia. 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 ...show more
The HW Band are five musicians from the folk genre come together to form a traditional band with a new lift. East Anglia is within this band’s local area for dances. The band line up is 4 musicians + caller and between them they play an impressive range of instruments including guitar, mandolin, whistle, recorder, banjo, melodeon, bodhran (drum), melodeon and auto harp - several members of the band are also good vocalists.