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Alistair Lennox's Thistle Dubh
Music Description: Ceilidh Band & Disco
Price Range: Packages range from £800 to £1500
The Thistle Dubh Ceilidh Band were formed at the dawn of the new millennium. Their creative, energetic and vibrant style of playing, will ensure that their blend of music is enjoyed by the novice, discerning dancer and musical enthusiast alike.
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Allaidh Modhan
Music Description: A Ceilidh band with a contemporary take.
Price Range: Packages range from £800 to £1800
Allaidh Modhan are a four-piece Celtic band who can perform Ceilidh Music to dance or listen to all night. With Sharp melodies coming from Whistle and Mandolin accompanied by Acoustic Guitar and Percussion, most of Allaidh Modhan's material is completely original, in a traditional style. With an experienced Dance Caller, and the additional ability to perform a set of 60's/70's covers, Allaidh Modhan are capable of providing music for a large variety of events.
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Ataea
Music Description: Pop covers and ceilidh function band
Price Range: Packages range from £1150 to £2500
Ataea is an ensemble of professional musicians that offer something different and refreshing; an act capable of providing the perfect balance of music and song for any occasion. Their repertoire is limitless, ranging from Scottish country dance to popular music from all eras. Flexible and adaptable, they are suitable for all types of venues and events.
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Atlantic Soul Showband
Music Description: all round party band
Price Range: Packages range from £800 to £3000
Atlantic Soul Showband have been established for over 9 years with fully professional & experienced musicians, fronted by up to 3 girls, including funky female sax player. Both male and female vocals and 4 piece harmonies, choreographed dances & state of the art lighting and sound complete the live band party extravaganza. Specialists of the Wedding & Corporate scene, they travel the length and breadth of the country, having played in just about every major hotel & venue in Scotland, England and abroad.
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Boogie Hook-Up
Music Description: 60's to 00's covers and ceilidh
Price Range: Packages range from £900 to £1900
Boogie Hook-Up are a six-piece rock, soul and pop covers band comprising of male and female vocal harmonies, guitars, keys, saxophone, bass and drums. They perform an extensive range of songs and are also capable of producing a top quality called ceilidh set. These talented musicians have the professionalism and enthusiasm to guarantee a night to remember.
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Callanish
Music Description: Ceilidh & All Round Party Band
Price Range: Packages range from £1000 to £2000
Callanish are an energetic 5 piece band who have been providing entertainment at weddings, corporate functions, festivals and private parties for over 14 years, both in the UK and abroad. Consisting of vocals, guitar, bass, drums and fiddle, they produce a unique blend of traditional and contemporary music that promises to deliver a universal appeal at any event.
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Carrie On Dancing
Music Description: Ceilidh Band
Price Range: Packages range from £500 to £1500
Carrie On Dancing is an Edinburgh Based 3 piece ceilidh band, playing ceilidh standards along with some more unusual dances. Carrie is an accomplished fiddler and caller, and is joined by Rob Minns on guitar and Robin Hunter on Drums. Together they will guarantee you a footstomping party!
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The Ceilidh Experience
Music Description: Traditional Ceilidh band
Price Range: Packages range from £500 to £2000
Norman was the all Scotland button accordion champion 2004. His compositions have received air play on both local and national radio stations. The band performs at ceilidhs all over the country from weddings, festivals & functions to their biggest crowd in June 2005 when they played for 5000 dancers on Edinburgh's meadows breaking the world record for the biggest ever eightsome reel!
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Coila
Music Description: Ceilidh Band
Price Range: Packages range from £900 to £1500
Coila is a professional ceilidh band which has been regularly performing at ceilidhs, weddings and functions in Glasgow, Ayrshire and throughout Scotland for over 15 years. Specialising in traditional Scottish music, Coila frequently travels internationally performing at ceilidhs in many parts of the world.
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Cool Reception
Music Description: 60’s to Present Day and Ceilidh
Price Range: Packages range from £950 to £1500
Cool Reception are regarded as one of Scotland's top live bands and are available for Weddings, Parties, Dances and Corporate entertainment. Based in the Lothians near Edinburgh this Scottish wedding and function band are ideally situated to cover East, West and Central Scotland along with the Borders and North of England.
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Corra
Music Description: All Round Party Band With Ceilidh Options
Price Range: Packages range from £1180 to £3000
This energetic 6 piece offer a unique interpretation to genres old and new and do so with ease – they are as much at home with a beautiful Scottish waltz as they are with a full on funk track. Perfect for high end weddings or corporate entertainment where you want to keep everyone happy. Their versatility however in no way hinders their quality – an impressive list of high profile gigs is testament to this.
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The Cutting Edge Ceilidh band
Music Description: Ceilidh Rock
Price Range: Packages range from £1000 to £2000
Cutting Edge is a band that sounds fantastic but also Plays for the Dancers. The Scottish dances are called professionally by the band's keyboard player - a 4 times world champion dancer himself, Derrick Mitchelson. This band can play in any style of music and often weave in and out effortlessly between Ceilidh dances Rock classics and smooth ballads.
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The Dave Mackay Band
Music Description: Ceilidh Band
Price Range: Packages range from £900 to £2000
The Dave Mackay Band are a hard-swinging, energetic meeting of three of the best players on the scene today. Performances display a level of ensemble playing and trust that enable the band not only to 'catch the moment' but grab it, embrace it and twirl it up and down the room until it has to go and sit down and have a wee drink to recover.
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The Gallivanters Ceilidh Band
Music Description: Ceilidh Band
Price Range: Packages range from £700 to £2000
The Gallivanters are a five piece Ceilidh Band established for over six years. comprising accordion, double bass, fiddle, guitar, mandolin and whistles. They play a variety of Scottish and Irish tunes for dancing as well as singing Scottish, Irish, Country and even Beatles songs.
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HotScotch Ceilidh Band
Music Description: Ceilidh Band and disco
Price Range: Packages range from £750 to £1500
HotScotch offer a vibrant blend of traditional and contemporary Scottish dance music. An exciting mix of accordion, fiddle, and drums will provide just the right atmosphere for a cracking night. All of the ceilidh dances can be called by the band to ensure all can join in whatever their experience. The band caters for all audiences and can include a Disco package to compliment the ceilidh.
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The Key String Duo
Music Description: Easy listening, light jazz and celtic music.
Price Range: Packages range from £450 to £1500
The Keystrings are a cocktail duo specialising in easy listening, light jazz and celtic music. Perfect for a wedding ceremony, private party, drinks reception or lounge/piano bar, they also cater for ceilidhs. Featuring Joe Hume on piano, saxophone and clarinet and Stephen Bull on violin, guitar and vocals, their musical versatility is astounding. Ranging from jazz standards for the early twentieth century extending through to modern day classics, this duo can truly create the magic mood for your special occasion.
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Nackytoosh
Music Description: Ceilidh Band
Price Range: Packages range from £500 to £1200
Nackytoosh play lively music for all of the most popular ceilidh dances, and often like to introduce one or two new or less well-known dances throughout the ceilidh. Dont worry, full and clear instructions can be given!
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Northern Star
Music Description: party Anthems from the 60's to present day including ceilidh and Irish music
Price Range: Packages range from £1235 to £2500
Northern Star are a 100% live cover band with self contained ceilidh section if required.
They make it their number 1 goal to entertain every single member of their audience by covering almost every music genre.
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Pacific
Music Description: Versatile function band, specialising in jazz, covering music from the 20s to current chart hits, and ceilidh.
Price Range: Packages range from £550 to £3000
Pacific are a five-piece band, incorporating vocals, keyboards, saxophones, percussion, electric, bass and acoustic guitars, to give a fully-live, fresh and unique sound at your function. They specialise in jazz and cover music from the 20s to current chart hits, and ceilidh.
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The Picts
Music Description: Ceilidh & Folk Rock Band
Price Range: Packages range from £900 to £1500
Formed in February 1997, The Picts have quickly become one of the most popular live bands 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 sets are upbeat and irresistible for dancing. The songs (both original and traditional) are powerful and rocky, yet retain their original sentiment, feeling and intimacy.
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Reelie Jiggered
Music Description: Scottish Country Dance and Ceilidh Band
Price Range: Packages range from £600 to £1500
Reelie Jiggered is a well established and very experienced 4 piece ceilidh band consisting of Accordion, Fiddle, Keyboard and Drumkit. It caters for all the traditional Scottish dances and some not so well known ones too. It is a band that is ideally suited to providing a great nightâs entertainment for the beginner and expert dancer alike.
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ShoeString
Music Description: Ceilidh and Covers
Price Range: Packages range from £500 to £1500
Shoestring are a number of talented individuals from a variety of musical backgrounds, each with their own musical interests, helping to create the distinctive Shoestring ceilidh’n’covers sound. The band can mix’n’match the musical lineup to cater for your particular event needs. From weddings to graduation balls, corporate events to Christmas and Hogmany bashes, Shoestring are able to offer you a 3,4,5 or 6 piece band with full stage lighting and a dance caller included.
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The Soft Touch
Music Description: all round party band with additional Jazz and ceilidh options
Price Range: Packages range from £2350+
The perfect choice for international corporate and top-end wedding functions due to their flexibility of styles. The Soft Touch Function Band are capable of performing everything from smooth jazz to floor-filling party favourites and Ceilidh dances. All of which are performed completely live.
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Watergaw
Music Description: Modern Folk, Ceilidh and World Music
Price Range: Packages range from £500 to £2500
With regular appearances in the Great Hall at Edinburgh Castle for the Scottish Government, Watergaw are experienced in playing Ceilidhs, background music, and Scottish showcases for high-profile events. They are also available for weddings and are flexible to suit the needs of your function.
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Scottish Ceilidh is fun for all age groups and levels of ability. The bands listed above cover a broad spectrum of the Ceilidh genre from party function bands performing a small Ceilidh set with other party anthems to traditional ceilidh bands playing a full night of Scottish dance. We have a variety of size options from 3 piece Ceilidh bands to 7 piece Ceilidh bands who use traditional instruments such as fiddle, flute, tin whistle, accordion, bodhra´n and modern groups often use drums and electric bass guitar. They can give you lessons for beginners and can include a caller or instructor on request. Popular dances include The Gay Gordons, Canadian Bard Dance, Military Two Step, St. Bernard's Waltz, Strip the Willow, Dashing White Sergeant, The Eightsome Reel, The Virginia Reel and the Britania Two Step.
Some bands even provide an inclusive disco package. You'll find our Ceilidh bands ideal for a wide range of functions including weddings, corporate events, balls, dances, birthday parties, drinks receptions and more celebratory events. To make a booking enquiry, simply select the bands you are interested in, fill out your event details on the booking enquiry form and we'll get availability checks back to you in no time.
Most of the bands listed above are available to hire for functions and events across the whole of Scotland. Freak Music make it easy for you to hire a band for your event or function in Edinburgh and the Lothians, in Glasgow and the Clyde Valley, in the Highlands and Skye, in the West Coast and the Isles, in Bute and the Cowal Peninsula, in Mid Argyll, in Kintyre and Islay, in Oban, Mull and Lorn, in Aberdeen and Grampian, in East Central Scotland, in Perthshire, in Angus and Dundee, in the Kingdom of Fife, in West central Scotland, in the Loch Lomond area, in the Stirling area, in Inverness, in the Trossachs, in Falkirk and the Forth Valley, in the outer islands, in Shetland, in Orkney, in Outer Hebrides, in the South of Scotland, in Ayrshire and Arran, in Dumfries and Galloway and in the Scottish Borders.