Scottish Ceilidh Bands in Retford for hire

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The TL Ceilidh / Barn Dance Band in Retford, Nottinghamshire
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£530 - £650
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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. A great Scottish Ceilidh Band for a wedding, Burns Night, or party in Retford. 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


The BS Ceilidh/ Barn Dance Band  in Retford, Nottinghamshire
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£440 - £530
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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. Retford will ring to the traditional music of this Scottish Ceilidh Band.

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.

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The BB Barn Dance/ Ceilidh Band in Retford, Nottinghamshire
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£630 - £760
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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. A Scottish Ceilidh Band to create a real Scottish experience in Retford. 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 MR Ceilidh / Barn Dance Band in Retford, Nottinghamshire
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£480 - £580
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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. Retford is familiar territory for this Scottish 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 BSP Ceilidh / Barn Dance Band in Retford, Nottinghamshire
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£930 - £1100
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The BSP Band have been entertaining people in the Nottingham and East Midlands area for Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Fund Raising Events, Schools, Scouts, Village Fetes, Sports Club Socials, Corporate Events, Round Table, Rotary Club etc. etc. for many years. A great Scottish Ceilidh Band for a wedding, Burns Night, or party in Retford.

For ceilidhs they provide a range of dance tunes. Their caller chooses dances to suit the mood and experience of the dancers. He gives complete and clear instructions to everyone and attempts to make certain that everyone knows ...show more


The MP Dance Band in Retford, Nottinghamshire
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£510 - £630
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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. Retford will ring to the traditional music of this Scottish Ceilidh Band.

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


RB Ceilidh Band in Retford, Nottinghamshire
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£490 - £600
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The RB Band are a folk trio playing Celtic music for ceilidhs and folk nights, St Patrick's and Burns Night. A Scottish Ceilidh Band to create a real Scottish experience in Retford. They can include songs for when your dancers need to get their breath back! The instruments that they play include bouzouki, fiddle, button accordion, guitar and flute.


The NFB Ceilidh Band in Retford, Nottinghamshire
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£590 - £720
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The NFB Band hail from Yorkshire and are a "power trio" of melodeon, fiddle and percussion. Retford is familiar territory for this Scottish Ceilidh Band . 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 Ceilidh Duo in Retford, Nottinghamshire
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£440 - £530
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The RS Duo hail from the North of England and are a melodeon/fiddle duo - Paul (melodeon) also calls the dances. A great Scottish Ceilidh Band for a wedding, Burns Night, or party in Retford. 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


AE Ceilidh Band  in Retford, Nottinghamshire
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£570 - £690
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This family based ceilidh band are from East Yorkshire, and are available for hire at folk festivals, wedding receptions, parties, fund-raisers, and corporate events. Retford will ring to the traditional music of this Scottish Ceilidh Band. They are a talented trio of musicians, who have been performing together for over 20 years.

Their extensive repertoire covers the United Kingdom and beyond, including Scottish, Irish, English Folk, Country and traditional music to name but a few.

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More about Scottish Ceilidh Bands

The Scottish Ceilidh Band pages list bands that are available in Retford. People sometimes get confused by the different names - Ceilidh dance, Barn dance or Hoedown - for what is basically the same thing, with many tunes and dances in common, but for a Scottish Ceilidh, Scottish folk tunes and some specifically Scottish dances. If you are unsure, discover what kind of dance band would be suitable for your wedding reception or event in Retford, by clicking on the link below:

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About Retford

Retford is east of Worksop in Nottinghamshire, between Worksop and Gainsborough. It is also known as East Retford. The River Idle, which flows through Retford, has it's source in Markham Moor and ends in the River Trent.

The name of the town might come from a ford across the River Idle. There has been archaelogical evidence found in the area which suggests early human habitation including a flint tool and axes. It was also on a tribal border in the Iron Age.

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