Ceilidh Bands: Yorkshire - for your Event

This four piece Ceilidh band has a line up of Nicky on fiddle, Marie on Accordion and Michael who is the caller & concertina player. They have various guest musicians such as Helen (piano and fiddle), Paul (guitar and fiddle), Matt (guitar and saxophone) and Tom (mandolin and mandola) to give you all the drive to make your feet want to dance. Yorkshire is within this Ceilidh Band’s local area for dances.

The band formed in 2005 and has now built up a well respected name in the ceilidh band circuit. The caller will explain everything you need to k ... more

This is a lively English ceilidh band who provide ceilidhs/barn dances for wedding and civil partnership receptions, birthday parties, corporate events, anniversary parties, club/society socials and more! They play traditional and contemporary ceilidh dance tunes on flute & whistle, melodeon and guitar, along with one of their friendly and experienced callers to teach the dances. This Ceilidh Band plays for weddings and other events in and around Yorkshire.

Their music takes its influences mainly from the traditional and contemporary folk music of England, Wales, Franc ... more

The SH Band are a family band who have a special enthusiasm for the traditional music and dance of Yorkshire and also enjoy performing a variety of tunes and dances from other parts of England, Scotland and abroad including Ceilidh and Old Time. They are a three piece band and play Fiddle/melodeon, Guitar/mandolin and Tenor horn/whistles in a traditional acoustic style and perform using amplification for ceilidhs and barn dances or play, for dancing and/or listening music acoustically, for small ... more

The CS Ceilidh/ Barndance Band play an exciting and wide range of folk music from across the British Isles, Ireland and America and provide everything you need to ensure that your social event, fundraiser or celebration is relaxed and enjoyable for all. An ideal Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Yorkshire. They are all very experienced musicians who love playing together. They provide all the P.A. equipment and a caller to explain all the dances and they are happy to work with organisers to ensure that your event is tailored for you. The CS Band e ... more

Although basically an Irish Ceilidh Band, the BS Band can also include American, Scottish and English if desired.The band play traditional music, mostly celtic style, for ceilidhs at weddings, parties, universities, schools, fund-raisers and gatherings of all sorts. Yorkshire is within this Ceilidh Band’s local area for dances.

The band line-up includes flutes and recorder/ guitar/ fiddle, cittern and banjo and the dance caller and MC. A larger band can be offered with the addition of flute/ guitar/fiddle.

At their dances there are usually some pe ... more

If you're looking for a high-energy Celtic ceilidh band in the North West - look no further. This Ceilidh Band plays for weddings and other events in and around Yorkshire. The DB Ceilidh Band never fail to entertain and guarantee a fun night for everyone. With a top-notch caller to guide you through the evening, they cater for all age groups, from experienced dancers to casual party-goers and anything in between. They perform lively renditions of traditional music and dances of the British Isles, from fast jigs and reels to slow, lilting Celtic love songs. This band play ... more

MW ceilidh band is a collaboration of accomplished folk musicians who have wide ranging experience. The band play a wide variety of tunes. They particularly enjoy playing music from North America and Québec but also play many traditional English, Scottish and Irish tunes. Although the emphasis is on folk dance tunes, they also include some listening tune sets between dances.

The MW band are available for any private function that wants a ceilidh (aka barn dance, hoe down, folk dance) includin ... more

The HS Ceilidh Band feature a dazzling array of instruments and superb musicians. A Ceilidh is a great way to celebrate a special occasion – it brings people together and are a great way to make a wedding, birthday, anniversary or retirement party a memorable and fun event – they can compere the event and even play special tunes like ‘Happy Birthday’, ‘Here Comes the Bride’ and ‘For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow’. An ideal Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Yorkshire. The band says, "Gigs are vibrant and fun – but not for the faint of heart who don’t li ... more

The NFB Band hail from Yorkshire and are a "power trio" of melodeon, fiddle and percussion. Yorkshire is within this Ceilidh Band’s local area for dances. They have a mixed repertoire of the English and Scottish styles, or can stick to all the Scottish standards if you want a more traditional Scottish experience. They have a full sound and a rhythm that's sure to get everyone up and dancing, and their caller will take everyone through the dance steps. They supply all the required equipment, PAT tested and covered by PLI.

Paul's Compact Ceilidh is one of our "one person band" ceilidh artists. Paul calls the dances and also plays melodeon. This Ceilidh Band plays for weddings and other events in and around Yorkshire. Paul is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist playing in many bands - he knows his stuff and is able to get you all dancing, regardless of your age or expertise! He also brings all required equipment with him (all PAT tested and covered by PLI) and is ideal for intimate or quirky venues where there might not be space for a full band.

The RS Duo hail from the North of England and are a melodeon/fiddle duo - Paul (melodeon) also calls the dances. The Ceilidh Band regularly do private dances in Yorkshire. They have a mixed repertoire of the Irish and Scottish styles, or can stick to all the Scottish standards if you want a more traditional Scottish experience. They have a wide variety of tunes and dances to suit all abilities, with a lovely interplay between the fiddle and melodeon melody lines for listening between dances. They supply all the required equipment, PAT tested and covere ... more

The PD Band have been playing for dances for many years. A professional trio they take a pride in providing good quality entertainment at weddings and party dances for all ages.

The band line-up includes melodeon, keyboard / guitar and bass/recorder. An ideal Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Yorkshire.

Jan, the caller offers most popular dances include traditional classics such as The Virginia Reel, Cumberland Square Eight and Strip the Willow - good for beginners. She also calls American contras and sung squares - and novelty dances su ... more

An all Scottish Ceilidh Band that can include Irish, English and American if you wish. The LD Ceilidh Band is a three-piece band comprising Piano Accordion, Fiddle and Double-bass and is perfect for a Wedding Ceilidh or a Barndance. Yorkshire is within this Ceilidh Band’s local area for dances. Two of its members are originally from Edinburgh so there is a strong Scottish flavour to the band’s sound, although the callers use a wide variety of dances from various traditions to keep any evening swinging along.

This experienced band normally comprises of three musicians and a caller with an instrumental line- up of Button Accordion with midi Bass; Fiddle, and Electronic Wind Synth; Piano Accordion; Caller and vocals. This Ceilidh Band plays for weddings and other events in and around Yorkshire. They play mainly Scottish, Irish and English music for dancing. They play Reels, Jigs, Hornpipes and Polkas and are happy to include Ballroom requests- Walzes, Foxtrots and Quicksteps.

They offer singing spots and music in - between to help you get your breath back and are happy t ... more

This band can perform as an all Scottish Ceilidh, Irish Ceili, English Barn Dance or a mixture of all. The MR Ceilidh/barn dance band is a lively band of three experienced musicians and a dance caller. The Ceilidh Band regularly do private dances in Yorkshire. They play and sing music and songs from the English, Scottish and Irish traditions for dancing and listening to, at wedding receptions, birthday parties and corporate events. Line up consists of melodeon and fiddle, guitar and flute, and flute and whistle. They work with experienced dance caller ... more

The BB Ceilidh Band are a great choice for weddings. The choice of dances and songs are tailored especially for weddings, with the emphasis being on fun, enabling your guests to get to know each other. An ideal Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Yorkshire. Their set-up is suitable for halls of all sizes, marquees and hotels.

If you've ever been dubious about booking a ceilidh / barn dance band for your wedding, wondering if a disco might be more suitable, then BB are the band for you. Pumping out loud and lively folk-rock tunes for some fast an ... more

The MN Barn Dance/ Ceilidh Band perform for a variety of occasions including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, PTA, club, church and village events.
All the band members have many years of experience in playing for dancing. These events are fun and not intended to be serious! (you can have a laugh at your own mistakes). They perform with the same enthusiasm for both experienced dancers and novices. If you have never done it before, don't worry, they will be there to make it work for you. The ... more

This three-piece band consists of Pete on piano, Philippa on fiddle and accordion, and Colin on whistles, flute, banjo and Spanish bagpipes (gaita). Between them they have many years' experience in playing for dancing. The band are joined by an expert caller for all their ceilidh gigs, so beginners and pro's alike can enjoy a range of set dances from around the world. This Ceilidh Band plays for weddings and other events in and around Yorkshire.

The MC Ceilidh Band is also available for many kinds of events and celebrations e.g. birthdays, wedding celebrations, proc ... more

This is a budget band featuring a very accomplished accordion player plus caller. The Ceilidh Band regularly do private dances in Yorkshire. As an offshoot of a larger band the performers are very used to playing for all types of events. Their caller is experienced in encouraging everyone to join in and have fun. the band can offer a good selection of traditional folk music, Scottish and Irish tunes, American and others.

The AJ Ceilidh band are a band made up of talented traditional musicians. An ideal Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Yorkshire. 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

The SK Band are a fiddle-led four-piece barn dance / ceilidh band and caller playing in a solidly 'British' style with an emphasis upon English tunes. The band members have a wealth of experience and have played together for seven years. Individually and collectively they bring great enthusiasm to country dance music which, when combined with their musical abilities, guarantees a successful, fun event. Yorkshire is within this Ceilidh Band’s local area for dances. The band is especially sympathetic to the needs of clients and can be both flexible and accom ... more

The CJ Ceilidh Band are experienced musicians who have
played for many years and come highly recommended. This Ceilidh Band plays for weddings and other events in and around Yorkshire. Having done various prestige functions and weddings over the years they can assure a good time for all.

The CJ Ceilidh Band have had bookings such as the Burns Club of London at the Russell Hotel; The Royal Scottish Association Concert/Dance at headquarters in Covent Garden; Burns Night Dinner/Dance Thistle Hotel in Manchester; Manchester City Hall
Mayor's Fund raiser; and Universit ... more

The OK Ceilidh Bands are an energetic modern ceilidh band with rock influences. The Ceilidh Band regularly do private dances in Yorkshire. They blend tuneful melodies, epic solos and driving rhythms.

The band play widely around Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Derby, Nottingham, Doncaster, but are happy to accept bookings from further afield.

The band's caller will guide everyone through the dances - however inexperienced - and encourage them to join in and have a good time.

This band plays lively folk music for English ceilidhs (also known as barn dances or English country dances), Scottish ceilidhs, Irish ceilis, and French and Swedish bals. An ideal Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Yorkshire. Combining traditional music with stomping rhythm, tight arrangements, singing and fun, they will infect all of your guests with an irresistible dancing itch! All dances are fully explained by a friendly, experienced caller, so no prior knowledge is required, you just have to be willing to get up and give it a try!

The band can offer all Irish Ceili, Scottish Ceilidh or a mixture including English or American. They are a group of talented musicians, who have been playing in bands for many years on Teesside and then decided to form this band after they realised they had something 'special' going. Yorkshire is within this Ceilidh Band’s local area for dances. They are capable of catering for all musical tastes - Irish, Scottish, English or American (or a mix). They'll also throw the odd song in now and then to give everyone else a breather !

The band instrument lin ... more

With a huge repertoire of music and dances from the British Isles, and America. This Ceilidh Band plays for weddings and other events in and around Yorkshire. The band plays for all the main Ceilidh nights, namely Burns Night, St. Andrew's Day, St. Patrick's Day, New Years Eve, and Hoe Downs for American Independence Day. BBC Music Live Festival, broadcast on the BBC, been twice featured on Radio Merseyside's Folk Scene programme, as well as many other local radio stations around the country

An extension of their top Irish band (The WJ Band ref:4206.1), they are joined by experienced callers like Roger Newton, Fred Lloyd and Geoff Miller, who go together to form the MG Ceilidh Band. The Ceilidh Band regularly do private dances in Yorkshire.

The ceilidh band play a mix of Irish, Scottish and English tunes to accompany a mix of traditional dances to suit both beginners and experts alike.

Between the breaks, you are entertained with some of the bands extensive repertoire of great songs.

The NF Ceilidh Band are a traditional band based in the North West. Between them they have many years experience playing both for Ceilidh dances and in concert. An ideal Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Yorkshire. For dancing, they use tunes that best fit the dances, wherever they are from! Most of their repertoire is British or Irish, with a smattering of tunes from the rest of Europe, the USA and a few of their own making.

If you want an exciting, energetic ceilidh , then this is the band for you. The ceilidh band play an exciting blend of Disco, Reggae, Ska, Bhangra and more alongside Irish, English and European folk tunes played by some of the North West’s finest. This band is destined to make people smile with their driving beats and memorable melodies. Accessible dances, expertly called. Yorkshire is within this Ceilidh Band’s local area for dances. The PG Band will go down brilliantly at weddings, celebrations, festivals, corporate and other events, with a dance cal ... more

An all Scottish ceilidh band, the TS Ceilidh Band are a professional group who regularly perform at weddings and functions. The group plays at venues across the UK. Individually, members of the band have taken Scottish music all over the world including tours of Russia and New Zealand. This Ceilidh Band plays for weddings and other events in and around Yorkshire. The band aims to provide an entertaining evening whatever the occasion..

The Band prides itself on:
Professional musicians of the highest standard, having won various awards and performed on BBC Radio S ... more

Based on an English Barn Dance Band, they can also include French, Scottish and Irish if desired.The BE Ceilidh Band are an electric folk band playing traditional English, Irish, Scottish and Breton music in their own energetic style. The Ceilidh Band regularly do private dances in Yorkshire. The band was formed in 1992 and has developed a unique and appealing style ranging from folk to rock - they can be as loud or as quiet as you want! Specialising in Barn Dances, they can be booked for any event requiring music or dance or both!

An all Irish Ceilidh Band, started back In 1999, the members of the band have now gelled
together to play their blend of traditional, mainly Irish music with
an enthusiastic abandon. An ideal Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Yorkshire.

Their music is predominantly traditional music from the west coast of Ireland, with a heavy influence from the North Connaught region of Sligo. They have recently started introducing their own compositions alongside the traditional repertoire.

The line-up of the ceilidh band is fiddle, accordion, guitar p ... more

The TLD Band formed eleven years ago as a ceilidh band, and have since performed regularly around the East Midlands and beyond. Instruments used include melodeon, fiddle, concertina, guitar, banjo, bass, mandolin and sometimes drums. Yorkshire is within this Ceilidh Band’s local area for dances. Their caller can generate a lively atmosphere within seconds and his approach to dancing is definitely to hit minimum anxiety for the dancers and to make it fun!

Nottinghamshire Fire Service, the RNIB, The United Nations Association have used the band regularly ... more

Based on an Irish Ceilidh Band, they can also include Scottish, English, CelticRock , Country and Rock&Roll if desired. The Band are a professional four piece Irish Band offering a fantastic and lively range of Irish music. This Ceilidh Band plays for weddings and other events in and around Yorkshire. They are all professional musicians who came together about 5 years ago to form one of the most vibrant and lively bands on the Irish music scene today.

They also specialise in Ceilidhs and can offer all types of Ceilidh, whether you want to have an Irish, Scottish or ... more

The FE Ceilidh band are a lively four-piece band consisting of three fiddles and piano. The Ceilidh Band regularly do private dances in Yorkshire. Two of the band have been playing together for over 25 years and have extensive experience of playing for dancing at all types of events, including dance clubs, weddings, reel parties, conferences, Burns nights, corporate entertainment, concerts, shindigs, knees-ups, hogmanay and hootenannys! Their caller has over 20 years of experience calling for all types of dances & dancers, from complete beginners to s ... more

The CS Band is a lively barn dance band which plays for barn dances, ceilidhs, festivals, weddings and private functions.
The band specialises in the lively jigs, reels and hornpipes and the tuneful slow airs and waltzes which feature in the traditional music of Northumberland and the Borders. An ideal Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Yorkshire.

For those who don’t know the dances, the band’s caller, will explain all the steps and encourage the cautious to join in and have a wonderful time.

The basis of the band’s great sound is the tr ... more

The JB Ceilidh Band will provide an energetic ceilidh experience with this multi-talented acoustic trio, who play enchanting and melody-driven music for dancers. Yorkshire is within this Ceilidh Band’s local area for dances.

The JB Band are a new ceilidh band formed by a collective desire to create uplifting tune music for jiggin' aboot. Morag, their caller, will lead you through all the familiar Scottish dances plus more from around the world. The band incorporate arrangements of their own compositions into the repertoire.

The band's lineup is Mor ... more

This is a lively folk rock, celtic, roots and ceilidh band, playing pubs, festivals and private parties across the UK. As a ceilidh band, they specialises in lively jigs and reels complete with a caller, interspersed with upbeat traditional folk music and contemporary, original material. Not your average, twee ceilidh band! Just take a listen. This Ceilidh Band plays for weddings and other events in and around Yorkshire.

If you are looking for a Ceilidh Band to get your party, event or wedding going, then look no further! The EBD Band are known on the circuit for their lively shows, great musicianship and friendly attitude. The Ceilidh Band regularly do private dances in Yorkshire. Their performance builds up from the moment they strike up playing Irish, Scottish, English and traditional music in their upbeat, lively way.

The caller, one of the most energetic around, will have everyone on their feet from the first dance onwards - the other band members have all pla ... more

Join this band for an evening of foot stomping jigs & reels, calming graceful aires and their own compositions. This four-piece band play a collection of plucked, strummed and bowed instruments, with strings, recorders, accordion, flute and drums: their drummer calls the dances. An ideal Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Yorkshire.

The band can bring quieter music to a wedding breakfast or dinner and an exciting fun packed ceilidh and barn dance to your event. The CM Ceilidh Band are available for weddings, celebrations, corporate and fundrais ... more