Ceili and Barn Dances in Bridport for hire

An all English Barn Dance Band, the BS Ceilidh Band are a high energy English country dance band to give you the best dance ever. Their professional Caller will take you through the steps and choose dances for all ages and abilities along with a professional band with over 30 years Ceilidh experience that will get your feet tapping. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Bridport.

The BS Barndance band are a fun band and the emphasis is about everyone having a great time and giving you a night to remember.

An all English Barn Dance Band, the BS Ceilidh Band are a high energy English country dance band to give you the best dance ever. Their professional Caller will take you through the steps and choose dances for all ages and abilities along with a professional band with over 30 years Ceilidh experience that will get your feet tapping. Bridport is within this band’s local area for dances.

The BS Barndance band are a fun band and the emphasis is about everyone having a great time and giving you a night to remember. A larger band is also available. ...show more

An all English Barn Dance Band, the MM Band are a stompy, rhythmic ceilidh band with a fantastic range of traditional and self penned tunes and a collective experience of many years playing for dancing.

The band play traditional English tunes for traditional English dances, aiming to get people on their feet to dance, but also to please their ears if they just want to listen. The band regularly plays for private functions in Bridport. Based on the celebrated melodeon playing of Bob, with irresistible rhythm guitar provided by Adrian, the tunes are po ...show more

The SB Ceilidh Band is a lively Irish folk band playing a mixture of traditional Irish and Scottish tunes and folk songs bought together with their own style, bounciness and ideas; along with some shanties for good measure and party 'classics' from Proclaimers and Rembrants, to The Beatles and Bryan Adams. A fun band for a wedding or party in Bridport.
The usual line up is guitar, fiddle and bass (plus caller) , but they also have on hand some of the best stand in musicians who can add accordion, penny whistle or even saxophone. Perfect fo ...show more

The TB are a lively wedding & events ceilidh/barndance band. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Bridport. 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 ar ...show more

This band can offer all English Barn Dance, or Scottish Ceilidh, or Irish Ceilidh, or a misture also includng European music. Theirs is a mix of traditional British Folk Music with a modern dynamic, driving rhythm is ideally suited to Ceilidh dancing and Barn Dances. Bridport is within this band’s local area for dances. The musicians Lynn , John and Mel have a history of playing in Ceilidh Bands in one form or another in the South East and South West. They have their own Resident Caller Debs , and their Sound and Lighting Engineer Mark, is well ...show more

The TB are a lively wedding & events folk band. The band regularly plays for private functions in Bridport. 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 ...show more

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. A fun band for a wedding or party in Bridport. 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 ...show more

Based on a Scottish Ceilidh Band, they can also include American, Irish and English if desired. The SW Band are great entertainers playing infectious Celtic tunes and songs, treating every event as the party of the year. The band quoted here (3 piece including caller) is just one line-up of their flexible band. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Bridport.

Their charismatic caller, 'Miss Dixie', calls dances enjoyable for all ages and abilities, to ensure everyone has a fun time, even those with 2 left feet!

Weddings, Burns Night ...show more

The SN Ceilidh Band play traditional UK, Irish, Scottish Yiddish, European, Medieval and US dance music. They have 24 years of experience playing for ceilidhs, weddings, medieval banquets, parties, festivals, PTAs, Twinning Associations etc. Bridport is within this band’s local area for dances. Band line-up consists of two violins, guitar, bass and caller.

Whatever your event, this band will play traditional music to get your feet tapping!

The CJ Ceilidh Duo are a small ensemble of just one musician and caller! Chris, the multi-talented musician in question, uses a loop pedal and a variety of instruments to build up the full band sound, while Jeremy calls the dances. Small but perfectly formed, the CJ Duo can play in smaller spaces than a full band would allow, but don't compromise on the sound or the vibe.

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 Bridport.

Complete beginners, accomplished reelers and those who remember a bit from schooldays are all guaranteed to enjoy the fun of ce ...show more

This band is a three piece outfit who can perform for a range of functions, including weddings, corporate hospitality, clubs, anniversaries etc. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Bridport. Between them they play an impressive array of acoustic instruments including fiddle, mandolin, banjo, button accordion, guitar, double bass, bass guitar, flute, bodhran, bouzouki and vocals!

The band 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 ...show more

This band is a two piece outfit who can perform for a range of functions, including weddings, corporate hospitality, clubs, anniversaries etc. Bridport 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

Acclaimed for their uplifting, grooving show, this band bring together thrilling arrangements of European folk music and self-penned tracks to craft a diverse and explosive set. The band regularly plays for private functions in Bridport. Fiddles, whistles, guitar, vocals, bass and percussion combine to show their folk, jazz, soul and world music influences with a clarity and maturity that has brought this lively group of young musicians a proliferate following.

The five-piece band come from across England, and share a wealth of musical experience – f ...show more

The (TDS) Ceilidh band has a mission to bring uplifting and exciting ceilidh dancing to any celebratory event. A fun band for a wedding or party in Bridport. Adam (Banjo/mandolin), Jerry (fiddle) and Adrian (guitar) have a wealth of experience between them playing the ceilidhs, folk clubs, sessions and festival stages of England, Ireland, Europe and further afield.

The band performs with the help of experienced callers who provide clearly lead and guided dances which all event goers can take part in and enjoy. Their music is mostly from ...show more

This is a troupe of traditional musicians, dynamic dancers and crazy callers determined to spread the word that the Hoe Down is a-happenin'! From Hoxton to Humberside, from Amnesty International to Bestival, the band are putting ceili back on the map. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around Bridport. . This "Anarchic Hillbilly Barn Dancing Squad" will bring a rip-roaring, thigh-slapping, pavement-stomping, exhilarating, heart-thumping, blood-pumping barn dance to your event. While the banjo and the fiddle set the tone, the callers instruct the ...show more

This folk band play old-style Jewish music, rather than Celtic! It’s great for both indoor and outdoor events. Bridport is within this band’s local area for dances.

The KK Band is a dynamic group of performers whose deep understanding of klezmer, the celebratory and soulful music of Eastern European Jews, is reflected in exuberant, passionate and accomplished performances that captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Dance your socks off!

The HT Ceilidh Band are a professional ensemble who play for ceilidhs and barn dances all over the UK. The band regularly plays for private functions in Bridport. They are composed of professional musicians who have a passion for delivering a polished performance which is guaranteed to help your party, wedding or function go with a swing! They bring an experienced, competent (and patient!!) caller who can ensure everyone has a great time. The HT band have an extensive repertoire of English, Irish and Scottish tunes to keep you dancing all evening.

Originally,this ceilidh band (or Twmpath band) "happened" together in January 1993 when a string of old acquaintances had each received an invitation to the same wedding party. When this fact was realised, the idea was mooted to hold a few practices and stage a short ceilidh by way of a wedding present. The dance was a huge success, the scratch musicians were told that their sound worked a treat - and so a new band was born ! So the story goes. A fun band for a wedding or party in Bridport.

The band line-up includes Guy who plays melode ...show more

This band play traditional Irish songs and music, plus some of the greats from the Pogues and Waterboys back-catalogues. Book them for: Parties, weddings, St. Patrick's night, pub gigs or any general celebration!! .They have been receiving rapturous applause everywhere from: Function Halls to Pubs to Colleges to Rugby Clubs to Steam Fairs to…

Although they frequently play play as a band to listen to only, they do play for dancing quite often as well.

Instruments include Guitar/Banjo/Ti ...show more