Acts tagged with 'folk', from across the UK...

Alina is one of the most exciting harpists based in Scotland. She has had the honour of playing at Scottish and European Parliaments, at the Queen’s 80th-birthday celebrations at Balmoral and at the King of Thailand’s birthday celebrations in Bangkok. Alina’s music is available for religious, civil and humanist ceremonies, wedding breakfasts, dinners ... » View band profile »

Anna Corcoran has performed internationally for Royalty & A List Celebrities in the UKs most exclusive venues. She has a repertoire of way over 5 hours of music and can cater for audiences of all ages performing the most up to date songs to classics from the 50s & 60s. Her sophisticated and stylish way will compliment your event rather than dominate, especia ... » View band profile »

Antoine is a versatile, highly accomplished and experienced pianist and self-accompanied singer, with an extensive and diverse repertoire of completely memorised cover songs and piano instrumentals from several eras and genres. He can be booked in one of three main ways: 1. as a background instrumental pianist for wedding ceremonies/receptio ... » View band profile »

This Edinburgh based band consists of Iraqi, Scottish, and English musicians led by Mohammed Nafee (Iraqi singer & musician). They perform a selection of Mohammed's favourite Arabic songs throughout all Arab countries, which he performed at parties and celebrations in Iraq. Mohammed is now hosting parties and performing for new audiences around the UK with ... » View band profile »

From the Former Soviet Socialist Republik of South Yorkshire, the Balkan Bandits are a 4-piece cabaret, wailing and oom-pahing orkestra, here to indulge you with marvellous melodies and huge harmonies of Balkan, Klezmer and Show Tunes. Formed in 2007 as the house band to Na Zdrove, Sheffield’s premier “klezmer to Kalingrad” party night ... » View band profile »

Ma Lairds & Loddies, Chinas & Fair Middens... The Baltik Ceilidh Band bring you a new generation of celtic musicians bursting with energy. Their burning grooves and rich melodies hit you hard and keep you dancing all night. With high profile performances for the likes of Tower 42, Exxon Mobil, NHS and the Old Billingsgate Market, they are fast becoming the m ... » View band profile »

The Bavarian Strollers are one of the country’s most successful Bavarian bands and have been an established German Um Pah band since 1978. The band uses first class professional musicians and is based on a traditional Bavarian band consisting of 2 clarinets, trumpet, trombone and tuba although the band can also perform with a 4, 6 or 7 piece line up adding ... » View band profile »

Beer for Breakfast are a four piece Irish Band, who play a fantastic and lively range of Traditional and Contemporary Irish Music as well as Celtic Rock and Country Rock & Roll. They are all professional musicians who came together from academic, formal and session music backgrounds to form one of the liveliest bands in the UK Irish music scene today. They g ... » View band profile »

4 piece up tempo Celtic Folk band performing Scottish, Irish, Contemporary and their own material. Includes songs, fiddle tunes and bagpipe tunes. Their concert/show is based very much on a happy audience participation theme and they are highly experienced at Festivals, Theatres, TV and Radio, Corporate and Weddings. Although Beggar's Row are not a Ceilidh b ... » View band profile »

Boondock are a young upbeat folk band specialising in traditional songs from the British Isles and Europe. Hailing from Brighton they play extensively around the UK to excited audiences. They play an eclectic range of traditional instruments including the accordion, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, tin whistle, balalaika and bones. As well as English and Irish tune ... » View band profile »

Camine are twin sisters Ramona and Zinta Egle. Their music originates from Ireland, Scotland and beyond and moves imaginatively from high energy jigs and reels to sublime harmony singing. On their musical travels they have received accolades from eminent music legends such as Herbie Flowers and Mike Scott and have performed their own arrangement of a Laurie ... » View band profile »

Norman Mackay's Ceilidh Experience originally formed in Edinburgh in 2002. Now the Ceilidh band of choice for Rock stars, soap stars and famous politicians, they have gone on to perform at ceilidhs all over Scotland as well as making regular trips to England, Ireland and Europe. The Ceilidh Experience are renowned for their rock style & high energy performa ... » View band profile »

Premium UK ceilidh band for bespoke weddings, corporate events, barn dances and parties. Professional musicians and attentive service. Ceilidh Generation offers a wide variety of Irish, Scottish and English traditional tunes and dances to suit all tastes. Whether you’re a hardcore Scot or looking for something a little funkier, they can design a ceilidh t ... » View band profile »

Celtarabia play a wildfusion of Arabic, Andalucian, Celtic, Medieval music and contemporary beats designed to get bodies dancing. Some of this country’s finest world dance musicians play the wildest cross-over music being made in the UK today. Featuring Hurdy-Gurdy, Hammered Dulcimer, Vocals, Cittern, African and Arabic Percussion, Drum kit Didjeridu and ... » View band profile »

Celtic Clan is the Irish band that doesn't just do Irish! They're perfect for everything from weddings through to corporates, garden parties and more - anywhere you need an atmospheric blend of music designed to get people mingling, dancing and having fun. Of course, they've the capability to do full Irish nights (they played Cheltenham Race ... » View band profile »

Celtic Horizon have been full time musicians for many years now. Celtic Horizon formed in 2000 and have toured extensively around the UK and Europe. ... » View band profile »

Clanadonia are leading exponents of traditional Celtic folk with an emphasis on tribal percussion. They began as a close combat stunt crew, for film and TV, the band formed, during the breaks in filming, with the numerous productions, in which, they've been involved, most notably, Braveheart, Gladiator, King Arthur and The New World. ... » View band profile »

Straight out of the UK The Complete Cash are one of the UK & Europe's most authentic and most accurate Johnny Cash tribute bands around. With over two hours of material from "Folsom prison" to "a boy named sue" The Complete Cash deliver an energetic show that will be sure to get you singing along to all the "Man In Black's" classic hits. ... » View band profile »

Formed in 2003, Danse McCabre is an extremely popular and lively ceilidh band which comes with its own Caller, Sound Engineer, lighting and stage-dressing. Described as 'fantastic' by Real Weddings magazine, Danse McCabre has built an enviable reputation as THE all-girl ceilidh band in the North of Scotland. Danse McCabre play traditional ceilidh dances Ga ... » View band profile »

Dark Patrick (Britain - Ukraine) successfully combines a mixture of old and new traditions with a modern sense in a moody and mysterious acoustic blend of voice and instruments. Much of the sound replicates the style of a drone with simple percussion and instrumentation. The best feature is in the structure of the music, the rise and fall of the dynamics, ho ... » View band profile »

For Three years David Harbottle has played in an 8 piece acoustic/folk band called 'David Harbottle and The Friendly Cats', who have toured in Ireland and Europe. David has had extensive experience of wine bar residencies,weddings and corporate events in the last 6 years. His set is largely comprised of music suited to the popular folk genre with some origi ... » View band profile »

This 'anarchic 15 piece gypsy-punk orchestra' bring high precision musicianship and a blazing passion for performance into a swirling circus of spectacle, sensation and sound where only the dead can refuse to dance. Think Borat meets the Prodigy. Eastern European folk music with a gothic turbo charge! ... » View band profile »

The Ditones are a highly talented, flexible and experienced acoustic duo, and have provided music for hundreds of events in London and around the UK since 2010. Using a versatile pool of musicians, the Ditones' wide repertoire ranges from soulful jazz to rootsy blues and folk. With a flexible line-up, the duo comprises of guitarist and singer Dai Price with ... » View band profile »

Foot stompin', thigh slappin' bluegrass from the deep south (of England). Formed in the winter of 2009, Dr Bluegrass and the Illbilly 8 draw inspiration from a wide range of unusual sources for their unique choice of songs. Everything from traditional bluegrass and gospel, to Irish folk, pop and rock ensures that there is something for all ages, played with ... » View band profile »

....... from the dimly-lit cafes and humid dance halls of Paris in the 1940's. Fleur de Paris bring to life the romance and drama of Paris in the golden era of Chanson, Jazz and Swing. Featuring beautiful arrangements of classic French singers like Lucienne Delyle, Charles Trenet and Edith Piaf, and with a touch of the Hot Club sound of Django Reinhardt. Th ... » View band profile »

Good Company are the South's leading function band in live music entertainment. They are made up of some of Brighton's most talented and experienced professional musicians. Having met whilst studying music at the prestigous Brighton Institute of Modern Music, Good Company was formed from members of the institute's house band. These days Good Company provide ... » View band profile »

With a sound located somewhere between the deep south and South London, Gumbo La La play the rootsiest honky-tonk, zydeco, jazz and R&B in the UK. They like nothing better than to play foot-stompin' tunes that you can dance the Texas polka to. Conjuring up the spirit of the 40s and 50s, Gumbo La a take inspiration from the songs of Ray Charles, Big Joe Turne ... » View band profile »

The Homecoming String Band are an energetic celebration of the huge contribution Scotland has made to American Folk Music.

They bring some of the best music back over the Atlantic to find its roots. Old Time songs, ballads from the Appalachian mountains and foot stomping Bluegrass tunes are given a warm welcome home. Beautiful vocal and instrumental a ... » View band profile »

'Jack, and Gill's Daughter' are an incredibly talented acoustic blend of soulful vocals and percussive, funky guitar. With a huge number of gigs under their belts, including weddings, christenings, parties, pubs, clubs, art shows, restaurants, bars, festivals and on the radio, Their repertoire includes the soulful likes of Stevie Wonder, Etta James, Nina S ... » 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 »

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 »

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 »

Mark is an Yamaha endorsed classical, jazz and contemporary guitarist. With 20 years of experience performing around the world he has mastered the perfect light entertainment. He has skilfully arranged many hours of classical, popular and jazz pieces to create an entertaining yet ambient touch to your event. Particular attention has been paid to the quali ... » View band profile »

The Voice and Guitar Duo is the simple but sweet unification of voice and guitar performing acoustically. From popular loves songs to well known ballads the duo will create an ideal atmosphere for any occasion. ... » View band profile »

Growing up in Liverpool, Michael Moved to Yorkshire to study Popular music at the University of Huddersfield. Since graduating in 2008, Michael has played in various venues across the country such as The Cavern in Liverpool, Sheffield O2 Academy and Sheffield City Hall. As well as recently having residencies in Vasco Bar in Rotherham and The Ivory in Sheffie ... » View band profile »

Misha is a soulful singer with a mezzo soprano voice. She has a wide repertoire and a lot of experience singing in various settings. For example at Christmas last year she could be seen singing around the country as part of the Coca Cola truck promotion. At the moment Misha does session work, corporate work and teaches singing. Misha has also won awards for ... » View band profile »

Mister Kanish are Andy, Ben, Chris, Ollie and Tim. They offer both a Mumford & Sons-esque / gypsy jazz style and a rocking evening set designed for dancing. They are perfect to cover a whole days entertainment with two different unique styles! They have been playing music together for 7 years They provide the kind of entertainment that leave ... » 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 »

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 »

Pippa is a gifted Clarsach (Scottish Harp) player who adds grace and charm to any event. She will play at a diverse range of venues and travels far and wide to entertain at weddings, public and private receptions, cooperate events, charity events and various other functions. Pippa has a wide repertoire, which ranges from Scottish traditional music to contem ... » View band profile »

PyroCeltica are a 20 strong troupe of fire performers and musicians. This years show 'clash of the clans' is choreographed to a unique, live soundtrack composed and performed by 5 Scottish musicians. This is synchronized with pyrotechnic displays and 12 traditionally costumed fire performers depicting Celtic folklore though their own special blend of fire t ... » View band profile »

A stylish, professional covers band, Radioplay will adapt their performance to suit each audience's needs. Fronted by Mike Bartlett, the band’s confidence and charm have won it high praise from a growing list of very satisfied clients, right across the UK. Radioplay are a group of talented musicians who excel in a huge diversity of musical styles – from ... » 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 »

Ramona is an accomplished, professional harpist and has been performing for over twelve years. She studied with renowned classical harpist Mary Morley. Her repertoire includes Irish, English and French music and features pieces by the most revered of Irish harpists: Turlough O’Carolan, whose music embodies the perfect marriage of Classical and Celtic style ... » 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 »

Ron Jappy has teamed up with Glasgow based guitarist Dave Series for a duo project. Ron was one of only 8 finalists to be invited to the prestigious Glenfiddich Fiddle Championship in Blair Castle and has been invited to perform in the Highlands & Islands Fiddle Masters in Oban in March 2012. Dave studied guitar at Trinity College of Music in London and met ... » View band profile »