Ceili and Barn Dances in the Forest Of Dean for hire
Live Music Booking Service for Your Party, Wedding or Event from - Midsummer Music - the music people
This band is a two 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 the Forest Of Dean. 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
This band is a three piece outfit who can perform for a range of functions, including weddings, corporate hospitality, clubs, anniversaries etc. the Forest Of Dean is within this band’s local area for dances. 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
Tomfoolery are a ceilidh and barn dance band for all occasions. The band are all professional musicians in their own right. The band regularly plays for private functions in the Forest Of Dean. 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. A fun band for a wedding or party in the Forest Of Dean. 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
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
Based on an English Barn Dance Band, they can also include American, Scottish and Irish if desired. the Forest Of Dean is within this band’s local area for dances. Hear all the traditional barn dance tunes, dance all the dances, with the SR Band, including accordion, fiddle, bass and Sheila herself, the caller (+ guitar, percussion) ,– and what a lovely Geordie accent she has too! The band's emphasis is on having fun and they are happy to play for any event, from village socials, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings etc.
Smaller bands are also available.
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. The band regularly plays for private functions in the Forest Of Dean.
Complete beginners, accomplished reelers and those who remember a bit from schooldays are all guaranteed to enjoy the fun of ce ...show more
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. A fun band for a wedding or party in the Forest Of Dean. 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:-
Castles - ...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. This band plays for parties, weddings and other events in and around the Forest Of Dean. 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.
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 Forest Of Dean is within this band’s local area for dances. They have a repertoire of American music and dances but, just like American heritage, there’s plenty from elsewhere too.
