Hire Local Live Bands: England - for your Event

The AJ Ceilidh band are a band made up of talented traditional musicians. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in England really swing. The members of the band have been playing for many years and are capable of catering for all musical tastes, Irish, Scottish, English or American. (or a mixture).

This experienced band are available for Ceilidhs, Barn Dances, Wedding Receptions, Birthday Parties, Hoe Downs, Fundraising Functions, in fact any special occasion. The line-up comprises of Accordion, Guitar/Banjo and Bass - they also come with their own ca ... more

This is a 4 piece band plus caller, comprising melodeon, guitar, bass percussion, caller. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in England , its local area. 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.

The BSP Band have been entertaining people in the Nottingham and East Midlands area for Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Fund Raising Events, Schools, Scouts, Village Fetes, Sports Club Socials, Corporate Events, Round Table, Rotary Club etc. etc. for many years. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in England.

For ceilidhs they provide a range of dance tunes. Their caller chooses dances to suit the mood and experience of the dancers. He gives complete and clear instructions to everyone and attempts to make certain that everyone knows ... more

This band are committed to the preservation of traditional music, offering a mixture of English, Irish and Scottish tunes and dances, with rock and jazz (nice) rhythms. They play festivals, fetes, private parties, weddings etc and include caller and PA system. Any party in England would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. If you are thinking of organising an event and want to have a really (really) good time then this band could be right for you. Instrument line- up is fiddle, accordion, guitar and caller

An all American Barn Dance Band, this band are the most fun you can have with country music! Perfect for Wild West parties, weddings and hoe-downs. Great live music is used for the charismatic 'Miss Dixie' to call fun and easy line dances, square dances and barn dances suitable for all. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in England really swing. Many happy clients including Centre Parcs, H M forces and many corporate and wedding clients including the Duke of Westminster. If you want a fun hoe-down, then this is the band for you. Line-up can include gui ... more

This band can offer Irish, Scottish, English, American, Scandinavian Barn Dance & Ceilidh plus Klezmer. The JF Band specialise in providing the perfect entertainment for functions such as weddings, parties, anniversaries, corporate functions and more. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in England , its local area. They are flexible in catering for any specific requests such as specific dances and we are always happy to discuss your requirements.

The JF Band play music from a mixture of countries; mainly England, Scotland and Ireland but also some from Sw ... more

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. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in England. 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.

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. Any party in England would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening.

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

The band provides high quality jazz, the swing of Michael Bublé, Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack, with pop covers. They specialise in playing at weddings and corporate events in the Midlands area. The musicians play to a very high standard.

Along with playing our music at weddings and corporate events the band also regularly play at anniversaries, birthday parties and military base functions. Any event can be catered for as the band can offer music for a wide age range.

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The SB Trio provides high quality jazz and swing music and play regularly for weddings, parties, anniversaries, dinners etc.

This Trio (consisting of saxophone, keyboard & double bass) is ideal for receptions where background music is needed to set and maintain a relaxed atmosphere. Civil ceremony wedding music can also be provided and is completely unobtrusive whilst providing a dramatic entrance for the bride. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in England , its local area.

The AC Jazz Band are a four piece traditional jazz band playing in the New Orleans style which would still be recognised by the early exponents of the music. It is the style of jazz that was the musical accompaniment to social functions, music that can be danced to or just for listening. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in England. The tunes, mainly from the 1900's, to 1940's, include well known ones like All of Me, Tuxedo Junction, Avalon, Honeysuckle Rose, and Bye Bye Blackbird. The instruments are not dependent on electricity which mea ... 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. Any party in England would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. 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

Judy has sung with a number of well known bands and made regular trips to America to sing in events such as the Sacramento Jubilee in 1999. She has sung alongside many eminent guests such as Humphrey Lyttelton, Acker Bilk, Pat Halcox, Roy Williams and Digby Fairweather to name just a few. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in England really swing. Her current band are all professional musicians with a wealth of talent between them.

Parties, weddings, cruises and conferences. This band plays stylish, good-time music from the 1920s Jazz Age through to the 1980s, with vocals, for listening or dancing. No venue is too small or too large for them: intimate dinners or large marquee events, indoor or outdoors. They have a small strolling players option within the band and the fantastic pianist can play tasteful, background cocktail music for drinks or dining. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in England , its local area. Evening Dress, blazers and boaters or bow ties and jazzy waistcoats, t ... more

Parties, weddings, cruises and conferences. This band plays stylish, good-time music from the 1920s Jazz Age through to the 1980s, with vocals, for listening or dancing. No venue is too small or too large for them: intimate dinners or large marquee events, indoor or outdoors. They have a small strolling players option within the band and the fantastic pianist can play tasteful, background cocktail music for drinks or dining. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in England. Evening Dress, blazers and boaters or bow ties and jazzy waistcoats, t ... more

The RR Band play a mix of traditional folk tunes and original compositions, collected from around the world.

Well known in the South of England, they have played at local festivals, regional ceilidhs and many smaller private events. Any party in England would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening.
With a solid driving rhythm section and vibrant melodies, The RR Band will give you a reason to dance!

The band line up includes accordion, fiddle, guitar, drums and caller.

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. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in England really swing. 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 EJ Jazz Band performs songs from the Great American Songbook. Eileen’s vocal’s range from strong and passionate to delicate and intimate while the backing is smooth and sophisticated. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in England , its local area. All members of the band are professional musicians who have studied music at degree level.

The band has played at many weddings, parties, functions and corporate events. Their previous clients include: Coutts Bank, The Bath Festival, Bristol Zoo as well as many restaurants and jazz clubs throughout the ... more

Offering cool jazz for that special occasion. The group line up is usually clarinet or saxophone, guitar & double bass. They are available for weddings, private parties and promotional/sales functions.

If your event is a small private one, they can play acoustically even as background music. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in England.

If wanted a trombone of trumpet can be added to the Trio to offer a Quartet.

This Trio plays regularly at Jazz Clubs, corporate functions, weddings and other events. Their leader Mike has been playing guitar since he was 13 and has played with jazz, dance and rock bands, and cabaret backing bands. He is supported in the Trio by string bass and drums. Any party in England would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. The Trio can be joined by a vocalist if desired - there would be extra cost for this option.

The Trio play regularly at a number of jazz clubs, and have also performed at the International Guitar Festival of Great Britai ... more

The NJS Jazz Band is a sax fronted jazz quartet covering modern and traditional standard jazz /funk and latin. Each of the individuals is a soloist and master of their field in their own right.

The quartet play a mixture of swing,Latin, lounge-style jazz and funk, guaranteeing a night to remember!. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in England really swing.

The band also offer a Trio - without drums - for smaller, more intimate events.

This band are a great option for any social event - with their lively music and great caller they offer a great evening for all age groups. The music is cheerful and lively, and the basic steps are taught and can be learned easily; a walk through is usually provided for new dancers before the start of each dance. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in England , its local area.

Line up is composed of Accordion+Caller /Fiddle/whistle/harp, Guitar/Mandolin and Bodhran.

A smaller band is also available.

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. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in England.

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

This band play a broad range of British traditional tunes as well as some from, Europe, the USA and Israel. The band works with excellent callers and is noted for its lively and energetic style. Any party in England would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. This band has a multi-instrument line-up utilising accordion, harp, fiddle, bass, mandolin, guitar and hammered dulcimer.

The band play regularly for weddings, parties and corporate events.

The BV Swing Band is a selection of some of the finest jazz and swing musicians in Yorkshire. With a repertoire ranging from 1930s Parisian Gypsy Jazz (A La Django Rheinhardt) to familiar standard show tunes the band are perfect for a wide range of occasions, events and venues. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in England really swing. Whether you require mellow background ballads to accompany dinner or lively show stopping swing to fill the dance floor this Swing Band can deliver.

From small intimate bars, lively functions and summer festivals. Th ... more

The TB are a lively wedding & events ceilidh/barndance band. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in England , its local area. Their musical genres range from traditional Irish, Scottish & English music; to popular Americana and modern Folk; plus re-imagined 'Live Lounge' style chart hits. The band consists of: Mandolin, Accordion, Guitar & Vocals; Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Vocals & Cajon Drum; Fiddle & Vocals. For larger events (especially weddings and festivals) they have a network of musicians, singers and callers who can add to their sound.
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The TB are a lively wedding & events folk band. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in England. Their musical genres range from traditional Irish, Scottish & English music; to popular Americana and modern Folk; plus re-imagined 'Live Lounge' style chart hits. The band consists of: Mandolin, Accordion, Guitar & Vocals; Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Vocals & Cajon Drum; Fiddle & Vocals. For larger events (especially weddings and festivals) they have a network of musicians, singers and callers who can add to their sound.
Their sets are carefully t ... more

This band offers you top-quality delivery of jigs, polkas, hornpipes and reels. Any party in England would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. 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 band play as a 6 to 10 piece band. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in England really swing. This full band comprises nine professional musicians, based in Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK. The band was formed while three of its members were serving in the Royal Marines, and was augmented with "civies" when the three de-mobbed.

The Band can be guaranteed to make a successful contribution to any occasion, be it a corporate function, product launch, masonic ladies' festival, a wedding or a birthday party.

The line-up of the band is Trombone and Lead ... more

The SM Ceilidh Band are a versatile combination of vocalists and musicians who draw from the huge repertoire of popular folk music from the UK as well as other countries.

They are very experienced at providing tunes for barn dances, as well as St Patrick's night, Burn's night and any other similar event requiring authentic music played with verve. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in England , its local area.

For Dances, They will usually work with a 'Caller' who will guide the audience through the steps before, and during, each dance. They play reg ... more

The AF Jazz Quartet offer live jazz suitable for any social event. Their line-up includes tenor and soprano saxophones, flute, piano, guitar, double bass and drums allowing them to fit into a wide variety of settings, from the intimacy of wedding receptions, cocktail parties or formal dinners to larger functions, corporate events, garden parties. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in England.

Their music is drawn from the 'Great American Songbook' and covers a wide range of styles and periods, from swing to modern. They cover the classic ... more

This all-female band won hearts and popular acclaim around the counry at various clubs and Festivals. Their latest line-up features Debbie on(drums, tenor and alto sax, vocals, Gabriele (piano, vocals) and Rachel (guitar, banjo, vibes, vocals), Zoe (reeds, vocals) now heads this band, and Isabel (bass) completes the line-up. Any party in England would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening.

The Band is available as a Trio, Quartet or Quintet.

Always something going on, this band generates plenty of energy and enthusiasm, and is highly popular at j ... more

The Band in their 6 piece lineup, play jazz inspired by the music of the "classic" interwar years, with a creative energy that has become its hallmark. The band's skill, originality and phenomenal swing have excited audiences in clubs, theatres, dance halls and festivals throughout Europe, including those at the Edinburgh International Jazz Festival. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in England really swing.

The musicians are all well known, experienced and highly respected members of their profession. Line-up includes trombone/guitar, clarinet/teno ... more

The ST Band are a high class jazz band based in London, with the finest musicians from across Europe. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in England , its local area.

The ST Jazz Band play a mixture of contemporary renditions of many great jazz tunes, as well as non-jazz tunes that have been given a swinging makeover. Added to this is the classical touch of cellist Stefano Matteucci which helps to create a unique and highly sophisticated sound that will set the perfect mood for any event.

The ST Jazz Band can provide the suitable entertainment for all ... more

The Band, in their 4 piece lineup, play jazz inspired by the music of the "classic" interwar years, with a creative energy that has become its hallmark. The band's skill, originality and phenomenal swing have excited audiences in clubs, theatres, dance halls and festivals throughout Europe, including those at the Edinburgh International Jazz Festival. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in England.

The musicians are all well known, experienced and highly respected members of their profession. Most of them are also associated with their ac ... more

Covering English, Scottish, Irish Ceilidh & Barn Dance, the RG band are a unique “not-so-traditional” Barn Dance Band. Any party in England would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening. Merging traditional folk music with modern rock, they bring barn dancing to the 21st century. They play traditional tunes but use modern instruments to give the music a strong beat to help get you up and dancing. Planning a Wedding, Birthday Party or Fund Raiser? Why not try a Barn Dance or Ceilidh?

The band use top-flight callers with the basic aim of making mixed age famil ... more

If it's a party you want, then this could be the band for you. They present a humorous, high energy set featuring the music of Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway and Louis Prima that was all the rage in the 1940's and early 1950's. This lively local band can be hired to make your party or wedding in England really swing.

The six piece band faithfully recreate a whole host of classic jump jive hits that had people rocking and rolling in the aisles years before Rock and Roll had been invented and the evenings is guarenteed to go with a swing.

Line-up is guitar, bass guitar,drums, saxop ... 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. You can hire this band via this web site to play for your birthday or Christmas Party in England , its local area. 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 BT Trio regularly play ceilidhs with Timcalling the dances and playing percussion/brass, Nina playing piano with equal dexterity (and enchanting you with her voice on occasions) and Simon on melodeon!. Hire this band to dance and listen to for any event in England.

If you are looking for a band for a fund-raising event or wishing for a slightly more informal evening for the smaller relaxed night, this may well be your answer when considering 'live' music for your ceilidh or barn dance - especially if you would like the kids involved as well !.

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Gary is widely recognised as one of the UK's classiest jazz vocalists, regularly appearing in theatre and cabaret throughout Britain and abroad. He is also available for weddings and functions.

A classic singer in the Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett mould, Gary can perform with a trio, or a quartet to bring a touch of class to your function to make it an occasion to remember. Any party in England would be local to this band, which you can hire for the evening.

The trio comprises keyboard, bass and drums.

Sample tracks are of the Quartet.