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Inta Africa have been favourites on the festival circuit since 2004. With their massive, African drum workshops and high energy performances they are not to be missed. They hold 100 high quality drums from west Africa and a host of percussion with which in no time at all the Inta Africa team will have everyone not just playing but you will have a full on mus ... » View band profile »

The Jazz In Paris project is French-American singer eVe Buigues accompanied by Scottish guitarist Kevin Glasgow. The Jazz In Paris Project bring a fresh and innovative approach to jazz with their original French adaptations of familiar jazz tunes, their unique take on traditional standards, and their smooth versions of unexpected hit songs such as The Euryth ... » View band profile »

The Jim Jam Ceilidh Band are one of the most lively and versatile bands on the ceilidh scene. Each player is a multi-instrumentalist, giving a unique and dynamic combination of fiddle, pipes, guitar, whistle, piano, drums and voice. Jim Jam perform a wide range of ceilidh dances, as well as an array of traditional and cover songs. ... » View band profile »

The John Langan Band are an exciting three piece outfit offering a unique sound emerging from Celtic, Balkan, Gypsy swing, and progressive music. With a Celtic bias and a high-energy delivery, they present an extravagant, eclectic package that, though contemporary, has a traditional, acoustic aesthetic, and a remarkably big sound for a three piece. ... » View band profile »

An AfroFunk Latino outfit fusing tunes from the heart of 70s Nigeria to the carnivals of Cuba, the back streets of Brazil and beyond - expect blistering brass, stunning harmonies and an explosive rhythm section! ... » View band profile »

Kolonel Schnapps is one of Scotland's leading Bavarian style band, ideal for beer festivals, weddings and corporate events. The 6-piece Kolonel Schnapps Oompah Band brings the Hofbrauhaus atmosphere to your event. The band will involve and entertain your guests with their banter, games and not forgetting Bavarian music from top notch musicians.

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Want to hire a Premiere Professional Ceilidh Band for London, Brighton and the South? ...The Band's speciality is Scottish Ceilidh (Gay Gordon's, Dashing White Sargeant, Eightsome Reels etc) but they also offer the standard English/Irish Ceilidh dances and provide an evening's entertainment that is suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to seasoned ... » View band profile »

MacUmba is a professional group of musicians based in Scotland who mix the traditional sounds of Scottish bagpipes with the infectious rhythms of Brazilian Samba percussion. MacUmba have played at many events and festivals all over the world and continue to develop their unique sound, entertaining audiences where ever they go. The normal instrumentation of t ... » View band profile »

Roberts and McMaster aka 'Making Tracks' have been performing together for two years, prior to that as soloists and are regularly booked at a number of venues in the East Midlands. They perform a number of covers with a heavy influence of Americana in the shape of Ryan Adams, Josh Ritter, Neil Young and also a number of well known popular favourites. They ... » View band profile »

Mariachi music is the unique and vibrant sound of traditional Mexican music, guaranteed, with its exciting blend of live musicians and colourful costumes to bring the passion of Mexico and the authentic Mexican ‘fiesta’ feel to your special occasion. Mariachi El Mexicano's bandleader Pablo Aguilar was born in the neighbourhood of the ‘Plaza de Garibald ... » View band profile »

This vastly experienced Mariachi band were formed by professional working musicians with a long and varied career behind them. The instrument played include : guitars, guitarron (mexican bass), violins, trumpet, vihuela and accordion. The director of the band David Castro had the idea to create and fuse many musical styles so created this project to promote ... » View band profile »

This is the popular and increasingly famous Mariachi Doritos Band!. Based in London, the band is an authentic ensemble of professional Mexican musicians and singers, bringing together artistes from across the Americas. Led by Salvador Jimenez Hernandez, Mariachi Mexteca maintains the unique, passionate and traditional style of the original M ... » View band profile »

Modhan’s (AKA Allaidh Modhan) music is boldly infectious. With a sound born from a synthesis of jazz, folk, rock and funk, Modhan mould fresh grooves and sophisticated melodies while upholding a respect for their Scottish roots. The result is a contemporary sound, upbeat and refreshingly original. The band has been performing at ceilidhs, weddings, corpor ... » View band profile »

The Monster Ceilidh Band are Amy Thatcher (accordion/caller), Carly Blain (fiddle), Kieran Szifris (mandocello), David de la Haye (electric bass) and Joseph Truswell (drummer/programmer). They’ve taken their cross-genre ceilidh music all over the world, entertaining generations new and old whilst retaining the true spirit of ceilidh dancing – getting up ... » View band profile »

MLB play what they describe as 'Celtic eclectica' - i.e., a range of music within the broad spectrum of Celtic/folk music, from traditional Scots & Irish, Americana, contemporary right through to Basque music and Bob Dylan! They are currently writing their own material including a Christmas single! The band performs to audiences looking for something differe ... » View band profile »

"Off The Rails" is a 2 piece band covering all kinds of music: ceilidh including dance calling, and a wide range of vocals from the 60s through to current releases and scottish/irish songs including material from the Proclaimers and Runrig. Although off the rails are a duo they also work with various musicians to make the band up to a 4 or 5 piece depending ... » View band profile »

The Philips Man and Nanacere Band play a live fusion of Afro-Latin-Funk-Hip-Hop-Reggae-Reggaeton-Salsa. They have a live DJ and Electric Guitar, Bass and Guest Vocalists, Congas and Drums. Formal Biography... Philips Man was born in Santa Clara, Cuba.Together with his two friends Julio Gavilan and Tony Man, they formed the band Triangulo Oscuro in 1996 in ... » View band profile »

Formed in February 1997, The Picts have become one of the most popular live acts on the folk rock and concert scene. They have reached out with their unique brand of celtic rock and captivated hundreds of audiences both at home and abroad. There is a considerable influence of original material combined with the traditional. The songs and instumentals are upb ... » View band profile »

Puff Uproar and the Shimmering Sound Affair are Falkirk's very own street band. With harmonious, up-lifting, cacophonous brass and a rhythm section that will make your eye-balls rattle with bass-y goodness. The band aim to transport you from the colourful climes of the Sao Paulo carnival down through South Eastern Europe for complex, Klezmer, crashing cymbal ... » View band profile »

This quirky Edinburgh-based group present fresh takes on works by musical storytellers from Kurt Weill to Tom Waits as well as self-penned material. The group’s musical chemistry draws in audiences to listen, contemplate, laugh and dance their socks off all in one evening. Double bass, accordion, an array of percussive objects, an alluring voice and s ... » View band profile »

Rapido Mariachi are Scotland's premier Mexican fiesta outfit - Mariachis are traditionally acoustic bands originating in Jalisco, and are hired for all events - weddings, parties, fiestas, serenades. Recognisable by their distinctive sound, sharp suits, and fancy sombreros, they're certainly entertainment with a difference! ... » View band profile »

The Reel Stramash are a Scottish ceilidh band based in Glasgow, perfect for weddings, graduations, corporate events or any other function. Offering an upbeat and energetic performance, the band will have everyone up on their feet and dancing the night away. Fresh to the ceilidh scene, their approach is breathing new life into functions up and down the countr ... » View band profile »

Riot Jazz - A twisted mix of funk, soul, hiphop and aggressive jazz - sculpted round the LIVE 8-piece Riot Jazz Brass Band. Since their maiden voyage in Manchester 2008, the Riot Jazz Brass Band has been the bare-breasted galleon figure of the Riot Jazz flotilla. Captained by Nick Walters (who recently completed a Masters in Jazz Trumpet) and fronted by the ... » View band profile »

Rory Duffy is a London-based saxophonist, pianist and arranger/composer/director with a background in jazz and improvised music. As director of Diáspora, he performs with his jazz quartet and Latin trio, combining his love of jazz and improvised music with Latin, soul and contemporary styles from around the world. Diáspora, his large-scale Latin production ... » View band profile »

Salsa Strings is a fusion of violin, cello and backing track that brings a new twist to the rhythms of Salsa (with a touch of jazz), Bolero, Danzon and Cha-cha-cha among others; including some of the songs made famous by the Buena Vista Social Club. Salsa Strings creates an ideal musical backdrop for corporate events, private parties, weddin ... » View band profile »

Those that have heard SAOR PATROL live never forget the visual image, and the vibrant energy they send out to their audience during a performance. Their original pipe tunes and drum rhythms please, and excite, many a crowd from all walks of life. They are "there for the Craic" and honor their invitations with pride. ... » View band profile »

A feel good fusion of piping and African drums. This duo perform most of the classic Scottish and Irish tunes set to the solid, pulsating grooves of the djembe drum. Suitable for all occasions, Jimi and Sam are the ideal act to welcome guests to your event. Their music caters for traditional music lovers, dancers and everyone who enjoys the sound of quality ... » View band profile »

3 piece Celtic folk band available for functions or corporate events. Repertoire based around traditional Scottish, Irish, English and Eastern European folk music. Band biogs. RAMONA EGLE Ramona performs professionally and is well respected as both a singer and multi-instrumentalist. She has appeared at many festivals and prestigious venues including The Me ... » View band profile »

The Slippery Hill Boys are the perfect band for any hoedown, hog roast, Wild West party or wedding barn dance. From cool laid back blues to blisteringly fast bluegrass classics this band is a must for all lovers of Americana. These good ol' boys will take you on a journey to the southern states of America with musical purity and enthusiasm that is so sadly l ... » View band profile »

This five piece Cuban band have been making waves across Scotland over the last year with their fantastic authentic sound. Son al Son was formed in 2008 by musicians from Cuba and Scotland. As the name suggests, Son al Son play son, a style of music made popular in 1920’s Havana and more recently in the film “Buena Vista Social Club”. To th ... » View band profile »

Son Guarachando are one of the top exponents of Cuban Son, Salsa and Latin Music working in the UK today. They are fronted by vocalist Adriana Lord from Havana, Cuba who has been a leading force on the Havana Scene for well over a decade having worked with the likes of William Vivanco, Eliades Ochoa (Buena Vista Social Club) and NG La Banda. Individually the ... » View band profile »

Son Real is one of the UK's most innovative and contemporary Latin bands around today. Created in January 2006 by Latin Touch Entertainments, Son Real aims to create a fresh sound representative of the UK's love affair with the "Latin spirit". Musically Son Real orchestra is collaboration between British and Colombian musicians. Son Real's style is modern ye ... » View band profile »

The Sorries are Douglas Kay (vocals, guitar, bodhran, mandolin) and Martin Philip (vocals, guitar, bodhran, concertina). The duo sing, play and banter their way through a show inspired by the music of The Corries; performing a selection of tunes from that much-loved songbook as well as a few satirical comedy songs which cast a sardonic eye on the political a ... » View band profile »

Soulatino is the result of a merging of ideas and influences of eight musicians living and working in Scotland. Latin American Afro Culture and rhythms are the roots from which Soulatino has grown and developed. The band is made up of musicians from a few corners of the globe including Venezuela, Cuba and Scotland. Soulatino is a mature, vibrant and explosi ... » View band profile »

The Soznak musical ensemble is the latest addition to the cultural melting pot that is Newcastle upon Tyne In the north of the UK. Soznak is a multi-ethnic world music band, comprising musicians from Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Spain, and the UK. The rich blend of styles in their music reflects the breadth of cultural interplay among the ba ... » View band profile »

Tattie Jam offers a rich and highly distinctive brew of songs and tunes: from dark old ballads or protest songs to off-the wall humour, and from keening slow airs to kinetic jigs, strathspeys and reels. Much of their material’s given a playful or funky contemporary twist, with effective contrast provided by the occasional starker a-cappella song or una ... » View band profile »

A band the likes of which you will certainly not have seen before, the Trans-Siberian March Band (TSMB) are a riot of colour and sound and have been described as “The Sex Pistols of Balkan Brass” (Time Out). Highly entertaining, lots of fun and impossible not to dance to, TSMB are the ideal act for weddings, parties and any other kind of celebra ... » View band profile »

This is a high energy electric ceilidh band with a wide range of musical tastes and experience, who use high quality instruments and amplification. Playing old and new folk tunes and teaching dances from all over the British Isles and beyond. The dances used have been passed down for literally hundreds of years - why?? Because they are easy to do and are ... » View band profile »

Xtreme degree is a mixed band who have been playing together for many years. They play most genres of music from pop, power ballads, soca, reggae, instrumentals and R&B. The band has performed at many prestigious venues such as Raffles resort (Canouan), Butlins resort, The Marriot hotel, The Ritz hotel, and also at weddings, parties, cruise ship berth (St. V ... » View band profile »

Yaaba Funk are a Hi-Life/Afro-beat explosion. A product of Brixton and influenced by 1970’S Ghanaian hi-life, funky sounds of James Brown and UK sounds like Roots Manuva and The Specials. A floor-filling extravaganza combining the tightest rhythm section this side of Accra, fat analogue basslines, blazing horns, sparkling African and gritty rock guita ... » View band profile »

The Yoohoo Ceilidh Band play lively, upbeat Scottish music ideal for dancing. The line-up of fiddle, keyboard and drums provides an energetic, contemporary mix that will have everyone dancing! The high quality of the musicians ensures the band are always able to fluently adapt to each audience they play for. Whether it’s a wedding, anniversary, birthd ... » View band profile »