Ceilidh and Barn Dance Bands
The lively atmosphere of Barn Dances is guaranteed to get your party going with a swing. Our experienced callers will quickly get even the most shy guests joining in the fun in a way which will amaze everyone. Throw away your inhibitions and relax in a true country atmosphere that quickly makes you feel at home.
Whether a beginner or experienced dancer the callers job is to get you dancing immediately. This is done by walking you through the steps or patterns first before trying them to the music. It really is easy- you don’t need to know the dances before hand. The bands vary in format, but all consist of the “caller” some of whom can work with backing music, or can provide a band of usually two to five musicians playing instruments including, the fiddle, bass guitar, accordion and various percussion instruments.
Most of the bands will perform a variety of Ceilidh Music from Irish, Scottish and American styles or can theme an evening with more of one particular style e.g. a Scottish theme.
We can also supply highly experienced callers who can perform using high quality backing music without a band where space or cost is a consideration
We can supply solo callers, duo, trios and quartets.
The Quiet Men, are a superb six piece band with caller playing; Fiddle, Irish Pipes, Guitar, Accordion, Mandolin, Keyboards, Bass, Drums, Vocals, percussion instruments. The repertoire of the band consists of traditional Irish/Scottish music, ballads, jigs and reels, and also a great selection of Ceilidh music plus some great contemporary tunes from REM, Crowded house etc. The band have performed all over the UK and abroad and have a great reputation of performing at all types of events and have played at many successful weddings. They will supply a caller for the Ceilidh dancing.
Hookey Band
Possibly one of the UKs most established and dynamic Irish/Celiedh Bands.
The Leamington Quiet Men
A very talented and capable trio of musicians featuring guitar, fiddle and Pipes with assorted percussion. All your favourite Irish tunes and sings with some Ceilidh available with optional caller.
Fiddlin' around
a four piece Ceilidh band with a great reputation and wonderful repertoire of music. With hundreds of successful events behind them and the option of a professional caller, whatever the occasion theses guys will always please.
The Cat's Whiskers fifteen years of ceilidhs, hoe-downs and square dances for over ten years. The main aim of the band is to provide an enjoyable dance for all ages, involving maximum audience participation and light-hearted social interaction. The traditional music is strong, lively and exciting also available for dedicated Scottish events.
Dempsey's Lot - normally a 3-man line up of fiddle, accordion/vocals and keyboard/vocals, the band can add extra musicians on request (guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo, drums, flute, etc). Their unusually wide music repertoire is taken mainly from the English, Irish, American, Scottish and Canadian traditions, with some extras from Wales, France, Germany, Italy and Israel. Dempseys lot can also perform a few songs from the fifties and sixties right up to the nineties. Although competent music 'sight readers', the traditional skill of improvisation plays a large part in the presentation of their work. They have an impressive list of appearances at the country's top folk festivals, including several occasions at Sidmouth, the country's largest folk event, where they have shared the stage with guests from all corners of the world. They will supply a caller for the Ceilidh dancing.
Hodges Dump - one of our most popular bands, this four piece band has 21 years experience and a huge repertoire of tunes. The band consists of accordion, fiddle, guitars and bass. The music is traditional English, Irish, Scottish and American with a few modern influences. The band have just returned from a very successful tour of the USA.
Recent letter of thanks - Hodges Thank You.pdf
MoonDance is a well established ceilidh band featuring a dynamic front line of fiddle, guitar, sax/keys, one of the best rhythm sections in the business and a top caller. The band plays all styles of Celiedh with some Rock/Pop covers included if required. With MoonDance you can be assured of the very best in danceable music.
Music samples for Moon Dance Moondance Sample 1.mp3, MoonDance Sample 2.mp3, Moondance Sample 3.mp3
More information on Moondance here - http://www.moondanceband.info
GLORISHEARS - a superb ceilidh duo/trio with over seventeen years experience. Lead by Elaine on the accordion, with bass and guitar, Glorishears have performed at over one thousand successful weddings, parties and events. They are accompanied by a caller.
SOLO CALLERS - These highly experienced callers use backing music rather than a live band.
John Meachan - one of the UK’s finest ceilidh callers with thousands of events behind him, with pa and great backing music
Brenda Gurnam - a highly experienced and very popular caller with wonderful selection of English and American ceilidh music with pa
Alan Swaysland, barn dance show and DJ, a caller with superb backing music and excellent PA/lighting