English Barn Dance Bands in Colne for hire

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 ...show 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 ...show more

The SL Band are a fun ceilidh and barn dance band based in the North West. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Colne. They are highly experienced musicians and, together with their in-house caller, provide a good evening's entertainment - ideal for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, theme nights, fundraisers and more. Their musicians have an eclectic background; as well as traditional ceilidh and folk, they also work in classical, jazz, big bands and brass bands!

The band are available from a small band of a single musician + caller ...show more

The RT Band are an experienced ceilidh band who play venues throughout the North West of England. They play at folk festivals, parties, wedding receptions and other events. Planning a traditional English dance in Colne? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you.

As you are probably aware, the great advantage of folk dance for a party (or any other event) is that your guests need not know anything at all about folk dancing as the whole thing is explained by the caller and walked through once or twice beforehand.

The line up for this band consists of melodeon, fiddle, guitar, b ...show more

The OB Band are one of the most respected barn dance bands in the North West. They specialise in playing for ceilidhs, barn dances and hoedowns. Bringing traditional music and dance to Colne with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. The band's danceable and foot-tapping sound is based on a varied range of instruments - melodeon, banjo, bouzouki, mandolin, acoustic guitar, electric guitar and bass.

The sole aim of an OB ceilidh is a good time for everybody. They can guarantee an enjoyable and fun-packed evening of jigs, reels, polkas, waltzes and hornpipes - a really good night ...show 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. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in Colne. 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 ...show more

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. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Colne. The PG Band will go down brilliantly at weddings, celebrations, festivals, corporate and other events, with a dance cal ...show more

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. Planning a traditional English dance in Colne? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. The PG Band will go down brilliantly at weddings, celebrations, festivals, corporate and other events, with a dance cal ...show more

The BB Band are a professional four piece Irish and Ceili Band, who play a fantastic and lively range of real Traditional and Contemporary Irish music, songs and tunes, as well as Celtic rock and Country rock & roll. Bringing traditional music and dance to Colne with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. They are all professional musicians who came together from academic, formal, semi-pro and session music backgrounds, to form one of the most vibrant and lively bands on the Irish music scene today.

The BB Band are a professional four piece Irish Band offering a fantastic and lively range of Irish music. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in Colne. They came together about 10 years ago to form one of the most vibrant and lively bands on the Irish music scene today.

They specialise in Ceilidhs and can offer all types of Ceilidh, whether you want to have an Irish, Scottish or English flavour!

They come equipped and ready to play at all types of music venues from small to very large, e.g. Festivals, Pubs, Clubs, Corporate Event ...show more

This 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. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Colne.

The band line-up includes melodeon, keyboard/guitar and bass/recorder. Their caller offers most popular dances including 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 such as the ...show more

The CJ Ceilidh Band are experienced musicians who have
played for many years and come highly recommended. Planning a traditional English dance in Colne? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. 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 ...show 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. Bringing traditional music and dance to Colne with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. 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 ...show more

The NFB Band hail from Yorkshire and are a "power trio" of melodeon, fiddle and percussion. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in Colne. 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.

The RS Duo hail from the North of England and are a melodeon/fiddle duo - Paul (melodeon) also calls the dances. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Colne. 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 ...show more

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. Planning a traditional English dance in Colne? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. 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!

With a huge repertoire of music and dances from the British Isles, and America. Bringing traditional music and dance to Colne with this English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. 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

The CF Band are a musically diverse 5 piece band who are gate-crashing the folk scene with a lively blend of traditional Irish, drinking songs, 3 part harmony and instrumentals. You can hire this English Barn Dance Band for your dance in Colne. All the members are professional musicians active in many genres of the music industry performing in Classical orchestras to Jazz and World music groups. They all share a passion for Folk and Celtic music and formed the band in 2009 as an outlet for the music. Line-up includes Ange -Whistles / Vocals, Dave - Guitar / V ...show more

The TLD Band are an East Midlands based ceilidh band, playing in that area and surrounding counties. Instruments used include melodeon, fiddle, concertina, guitar, banjo, bass, mandolin and sometimes drums. An ideal English Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band for a wedding or party in Colne. 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 for their fundraising activ ...show more

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. Planning a traditional English dance in Colne? Then this English Barn Dance Band could be for you. 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.