Irish Ceilidh Bands in the Home Counties for hire
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The BF Band are a Barn Dance Band (a.k.a. Ceilidh Band, folk dance band, call it what you will) who play for wedding receptions, birthday parties, PTA events, church socials, ceilidhs, etc. The band perform Irish Ceilidh (ceili) for weddings in and around the Home Counties. Good, enjoyable fun!! They don't expect anyone present to be an expert, and the band will bring along a caller to tell you what to do.
They normally go out as a 4-piece band, comprising violin, recorder (or flute), double bass (or bass guitar) and piano-accordion. Of course, there will also be a caller w ...show more
The TL Ceilidh Band is highly professional and features musicians who have played from Cornwall to Shetland and from Sweden to Australia. A great band for an Irish Ceilidh (ceili) on St Patrick's Day’s, or just to bring the flavour of Ireland to the Home Counties. The TL Band's key to ceilidh/barn dance success is the ‘no pressure, it’s all about the fun’ approach taken by their caller, and the strong vocal line-up, supported by instrumentation on fiddles, bouzouki, mandolin, guitar and double bass. Several of the musicians are singers, and the caller also plays guitar and ethnic percussion depending on the rest of the ...show more
Based on an English Barn Dance Band, this is a lively and enthusiastic band with over 20 years experience of running barn dances. When they're not playing for you, they're singing, playing and dancing to traditional music with their friends. the Home Counties is within this band’s local area for Irish Ceilidh (ceili) .
Between them the band play an assortment of instruments; including piano, fiddle, melodeon and hammered dulcimer. Their caller will make sure that everything is clearly explained so that everyone can join in and have a good time. Whenever possible the ...show more
The CX Ceilidh Band was formed in 2012 and has been delighting clients at weddings and private parties ever since. The full regular band consists of:
Fiddle; Whistles / pipes / saxophone; Electric guitar / mandolin; Acoustic Guitar; Accordion ;Caller. A lively band for an Irish Ceilidh (ceili) , to get a party in the Home Counties really going. The band can operate as anything from a two piece plus a caller up to the full band plus caller. The price here is for a 3 piece band plus caller. They sometimes augment the band with drums and /or bass, and have a pool of excellent musicians who ...show more
If you are looking for the perfect, all-inclusive entertainment for your wedding, birthday party, anniversary celebration, college ball, office party or conference bash, you have just found it!
A barn dance (or ceilidh, or country dance) gets everyone involved. It's terrific fun for all, and it's a great way to get your party to mix. The band perform Irish Ceilidh (ceili) for weddings in and around the Home Counties. With our expert caller on hand to guide you through, no prior experience of dancing is needed to be able to join in to the full.
Instruments available incl ...show more
The TL Ceilidh Band is highly professional and features musicians who have played from Cornwall to Shetland and from Sweden to Australia. A great band for an Irish Ceilidh (ceili) on St Patrick's Day’s, or just to bring the flavour of Ireland to the Home Counties. The TL Band's key to ceilidh/barn dance success is the ‘no pressure, it’s all about the fun’ approach taken by their caller, and the strong vocal line-up, supported by instrumentation on fiddles, bouzouki, mandolin, guitar and double bass. Several of the musicians are singers, and the caller also plays guitar and ethnic percussion depending on the rest of the ...show more
The LT Band (2 piece + caller) is a well established ceilidh / barn dance band, featuring a fiddle and accordion plus caller. the Home Counties is within this band’s local area for Irish Ceilidh (ceili) . The Fiddle player swaps to guitar where appropriate and they also use a percussion block to add a bass drum sound. These talented musicians can also play bagpipes and bodhran to offer contrast in a few numbers. The caller is experienced in ensuring an enjoyable evening and will select dances to suit the ability of the audience - an essential element if everyone is going ...show more
The KC Irish Band is a high-energy group of experienced and talented musicians. The band plays a mixture of contemporary and traditional Irish music in a unique and lively style. A lively band for an Irish Ceilidh (ceili) , to get a party in the Home Counties really going. All band members have experience of many types of events and venues ranging from pubs and small family parties to international festivals and TV/Radio appearances.
The band's repertoire is generally traditional Irish songs and tunes played by the likes of the Dubliners, Fureys and Clancy Brothers, as well as more c ...show more
The PR Band are a four piece band featuring an experienced line-up of musicians who are steeped in traditional barn-dance and ceilidh music and who have many years of performing at lively events around the South of England between them. The band perform Irish Ceilidh (ceili) for weddings in and around the Home Counties. For barn-dances the band will add a caller to explain all the moves – no one needs to be expert - just prepared to give it a go and HAVE FUN! Over the years the band members have played for many wedding receptions, birthdays, anniversaries, Burns nights, St Patr ...show more
The FB Ceilidh / Barn Dance Band are highly regarded and have been playing together as a successful ceilidh dance band for over a decade. A great band for an Irish Ceilidh (ceili) on St Patrick's Day’s, or just to bring the flavour of Ireland to the Home Counties.
Their repertoire is rooted in English folk, including their own compositions.
However, they always throw in plenty of Scottish tunes and dances (especially for Burns night), Irish and even French tunes just for good measure.
Their rhythmic folk-rock style and enthusiastic playing has delighted crowds at ceilidhs, weddings, parties, conferences, barn ...show more