Ceili and Barn Dances in Beccles for hire
Live Music Booking Service for Your Party, Wedding or Event from - Midsummer Music - the music people
The BM Band usually perform as a 3 piece band plus caller. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Beccles. 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 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. Beccles is within this band’s local area for dances.
Songs can be included if desired.
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. The band regularly plays for private functions in Beccles.
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 FW ceilidh band are the ideal ceilidh band for any event. A fun band for a wedding or party in Beccles. 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 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. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Beccles. 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
The members of the AT Band have been playing ceilidh music for over 20 years in various bands. They are an upbeat yet groovy, fun ceilidh band with a very danceable and original sound. Beccles is within this band’s local area for dances. They blend original Celtic style tunes with bluesy/jazzy shades, creating an energetic Celtic groove.
The WG Ceilidh Band are a lively five piece band. The band regularly plays for private functions in Beccles. 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
This band play a mixture of traditional dance tunes from the British Isles and from other European countries, and thier own compositions. A fun band for a wedding or party in Beccles. 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
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. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Beccles.
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
The CR Band are one of the best up and coming three piece Scottish Country Dance Bands in their part of the country. Beccles is within this band’s local area for dances. The band are experienced in Scottish Music for Weddings, Social Dances and all events. Over the years they have built up a strong reputation within the Scottish dance club fraternity. The line-up consists of fiddle, accordion, percussion and caller. An authentic Scottish experience suitable for beginners and experienced dancers alike!
