Irish Ceilidh Bands in Cardiff for hire

A three piece ceilidh band ideal for barn dances, ceilidhs, sessions or just a evenings music! Repertoire covers Traditional Irish, Scottish and English tunes and songs, as well as Breton, French Canadian and the occasional Appalachian tune. The band perform Irish Ceilidh (ceili) for weddings in and around Cardiff. As a Welsh based band, they also offer several sets of traditional Welsh tunes suitable for dancing.

This session band provide foot-stomping folk music for parties & weddings, pubs & social clubs, folk clubs, banquets, Irish & Scottish theme parties etc. A great band for an Irish Ceilidh (ceili) on St Patrick's Day’s, or just to bring the flavour of Ireland to Cardiff.

This band is a two piece outfit who can perform for a range of functions, including weddings, corporate hospitality, clubs, anniversaries etc. Cardiff is within this band’s local area for Irish Ceilidh (ceili) . 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. A lively band for an Irish Ceilidh (ceili) , to get a party in Cardiff really going. 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

A lively Band for Weddings, Birthday Parties, Festivals and Corporate Events. If you like Traditional Irish Music then you will love The HM Irish Folk Band. Their set list includes Irish Songs, Ballads, Reels, Jigs, Polkas and Waltzes. The band perform Irish Ceilidh (ceili) for weddings in and around Cardiff. The band can include a caller if needed, making this band ideal for ceilidhs!

This band can offer Irish, Scottish, English, American, Scandinavian Barn Dance & Ceilidh plus Klezmer. The JF Band specialise in providing the perfect entertainment for functions such as weddings, parties, anniversaries, corporate functions and more. A great band for an Irish Ceilidh (ceili) on St Patrick's Day’s, or just to bring the flavour of Ireland to Cardiff. They are flexible in catering for any specific requests such as specific dances and we are always happy to discuss your requirements.

The JF Band play music from a mixture of countries; mainly England, Scotland and Ireland but also some from Sw ...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. Cardiff is within this band’s local area for Irish Ceilidh (ceili) .

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

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

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. The band perform Irish Ceilidh (ceili) for weddings in and around Cardiff. 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

The DR Folk Band play at a wide variety of events, and play beautiful music to suit the occasion. A great band for an Irish Ceilidh (ceili) on St Patrick's Day’s, or just to bring the flavour of Ireland to Cardiff. This could be gentle harp and flute music from Wales or Ireland, or lively jigs and reels from Scotland, USA and elsewhere played on fiddle and guitar. They sing a selection of melodious folk songs, accompanied by flute, harp or guitar.

The DR Band play at the top folk festivals – Sidmouth, Whitby, Broadstairs year after year, and for several ‘Playford (Jane Eyre type) Balls’ e.g Cambridge and N ...show more

The TB are a lively wedding & events ceilidh/barndance band. Cardiff is within this band’s local area for Irish Ceilidh (ceili) . 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

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 lively band for an Irish Ceilidh (ceili) , to get a party in Cardiff really going.
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 folk band. The band perform Irish Ceilidh (ceili) for weddings in and around Cardiff. 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

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. A great band for an Irish Ceilidh (ceili) on St Patrick's Day’s, or just to bring the flavour of Ireland to Cardiff. 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!

Whether they perform theatre, outdoor concerts or private engagements the MM Folk Band never fail to to captivate their audience. They can take you from having a tear in your eye to dancing a jig to crying with laughter in a matter of moments. Cardiff is within this band’s local area for Irish Ceilidh (ceili) .

After appearing at the Gold Cup Festival Cheltenham management were so impressed with their live performance they commissioned them to record an album (The Cheltenham Experience). This venture was so successful they asked them to produce a further alb ...show more

The (TDS) Ceilidh band has a mission to bring uplifting and exciting ceilidh dancing to any celebratory event. A lively band for an Irish Ceilidh (ceili) , to get a party in Cardiff really going. 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. The band perform Irish Ceilidh (ceili) for weddings in and around Cardiff. . 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

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 great band for an Irish Ceilidh (ceili) on St Patrick's Day’s, or just to bring the flavour of Ireland to Cardiff.

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