Acts tagged with 'acoustic', based in Glasgow...

The Absurdist Pipe Band take pipes, drums and costumes and mix them with a dash of clowning to create an energetic package that is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. On the streets of your town, in the fields of your festival or in the middle of your dance floor, The Absurdist Pipe Band love nothing more than wandering around and entertaining the crow ... » View band profile »

Alan Anderson has worked in live music performance for 20 years and has the experience to make your event run smoothly with a top class professional service. Over the years he has toured in the US and has just produced his debut CD entitled "The sounds of Eric Clapton unplugged" which his 1 hour set list is taken from along including "Tears in Heaven", "Nobo ... » View band profile »

Alasdair Turner is an experienced piper based in Glasgow and the Highlands but also playing throughout Scotland and abroad. Adding a lasting musical memory to your function through the playing of the stirring sound of the Great Highland Bagpipe will give a great ambience to your celebrations. He is available to play at Weddings, Events and other special occa ... » View band profile »

Arunda delivers high quality live music for all occasions. This versatile and enthusiastic trio enjoys bringing music to a wide variety of audiences, events and venues. Whether it is a formal recital, elegant background music at a corporate event or that extra sparkle on a special day, Arunda will tailor their programme so that each performance is unique. C ... » View band profile »

The Cairn String Quartet are taking classical into the 21st century with a uniquely vibrant and contemporary flair! From Bach to the The Beatles, Elgar to Elbow, the RSAMD musicians ensure a high quality performance tailored especially to create the perfect soundtrack to your day. ... » View band profile »

The Scottish harp, or clarsach (Gaelic word for harp), has a beautiful graceful appearance and full rich sound that adds elegance and charm to any event. From weddings to corporate functions, the sophistication of the Celtic harp adds a unique, unforgettable quality to your event. Cheyenne Brown has been performing Celtic music around the w ... » View band profile »

The combination of Cheyenne Brown's exuberant and sensitive harp playing, Seylan Baxter's mellow, natural singing and her creatively atmospheric cello playing forms rich and varied musical textures with a distinctive style. Whether in slow airs, jigs and reels or traditional songs Cheyenne and Seylan bring precision and empathy to their quirky, innovative a ... » View band profile »

The Sensational Christine Sparks Show are an act, based around the remarkable vocal, instrumental and entertainment talents of Christine Sparks, specialising in the cabaret and corporate marketplace. They specialise in providing entertainment to sit-down audiences in the two genres of Scottish acoustic and jazz standards. They performed their show "Songs fro ... » View band profile »

City Duo is the collaboration of guitarists Tom Ion & Stuart Drever. Both professionally trained musicians they create a fun, energetic and original mix of popular tunes with a unique Jazz, Latin and Blues twist. The music of the early 20s onwards created a very positive and upbeat atmosphere which the duo tries to express through their interpretations of po ... » View band profile »

Claire is a Wedding Ceremony Singer available to sing beautifully at Church and Civil Ceremonies. Her emotive singing will provide a perfect backing track for any Wedding Ceremony. She has a wide range of songs to choose from; including Romantic Ballads, Songs from the Shows, Folk and Classcal. If she doesn't know the song she will happily learn what ever y ... » View band profile »

The Cleveden Quartet is a well established string quartet based in the west of Scotland . They deliver a service tailored to your needs which will enhance your memorable day. They provide music for wedding services and receptions, parties, private functions and corporate events. The Quartet has performed in many venues including the Oran Mor, Brig o' Doon H ... » View band profile »

The Clincarts are a talented and versatile musical collective playing all the best songs from famous America artists and a few home grown ones for good measure. This experienced band play Country, Bluegrass, Country Rock and a bit of Rock & Roll in formats to suit the client from full electric dance sets to unplugged acoustic sets or a mixture of both. Along ... » View band profile »

Cruise specialise in weddings, parties and functions. With experience ranging from the the Scottish Wedding circuit to abroad for Thomson Holidays and Royal Caribbean you can be sure this band will add that 'sparkle' to your night. State of the art PA and lighting with a modern up to date set list including ceilidh and swing. Cruise's clients can be sure th ... » View band profile »

Culbeag are a family celtic folk band: Iain McWilliams: Guitar/vocals Lewis McWilliams: Highland Bagpipes Finlay McWilliams: Djembe/Drums. Iain McWilliams, has played for many years within the Scottish folk/Band scene and has in the past supported such legends as Hamish Imlach and Matt McGuinn. Although his song writing ability led him to sign with London&# ... » View band profile »

Das Contras are a six-headed musical monster with a Latin temperament, a worldly attitude, two devilish horns and a rock n roll heart. They were winners of the 2006 PRS New Music Award.

"Like an acoustic Groove Armada, Das Contras like their brass and breezy good times tunes. While Groove Armada stick on some beats to modernise the sound Das Contras ... » View band profile »

The Ecoute duo can provide entertainment to suit many occasions. They have a large repertoire covering all popular genres from hits of the 70s and 80s and Country Classics to American jazz Standards and Brazilian bossa nova's. David and Cami worked for over a year on the worlds largest cruise ship, The Liberty of the seas, for Royal Caribbean. Now the duo wo ... » View band profile »

The Erskine String Quartet is comprised of four Royal Conservatoire of Scotland graduates and is one of Scotland's most popular and versatile groups. The players are professional freelance performers, all based in Glasgow with a wealth of experience of playing with various orchestras and ensembles including the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Scottish ... » View band profile »

Fiore are a 6 piece live wedding/function band based in Glasgow covering music from the sixties right up to present day chart hits. The band features keyboards, guitar, bass, drums and fantastic male and female vocals from Stephen & Lisa. Fiore are one of the newest and freshest bands that you'll find performing in Glasgow, Edinburgh and throughout Scotland. ... » View band profile »

Get Tae Funk are a Glasgow based 9 piece instrumental funk group who are sure to bring a unique twist to any event. Formed in 2010, the group are made up of experienced brass and percussion performers, and play everything from current chart hits, classic pop, rock, r’n’b and of course funk! The band are happy to discuss and tailor their music to your ne ... » View band profile »

Heather has always had a love of Scottish music, and has been singing for as long as she can remember. Her passion grew working with the late Martyn Bennett, after which she decided that a career in traditional music would be her goal. At the age of 15 she began playing the Scottish harp and was immediately accepted into Splore, the traditional music course ... » View band profile »

Ciaran Dorris & Heather Innes are a strong vocal duo with guitar and bodhran backing. They have an extensive repertoire of Irish and Scottish songs and some additional popular material ideal for sing-a-long audiences. In fact they encourage audience participation. Ciaran and Heather have been friends since meeting and singing independently at the infamous Su ... » View band profile »

The Jack Dames are one of Scotland’s best up and coming Wedding and Function Bands. The Jack Dames are a live wedding band but will also provide live entertainment for all kinds of corporate events and functions all over Scotland. With wide and varied selection of material to chose from with material from the 50s to current day and from genres ranging fro ... » View band profile »

Jackie Baxter holds a BMus degree from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow and is currently continuing her studies there on the Masters course with Robert Irvine. Jackie is also one half of the guitar and cello duo Ten Strings, their Freak profile can be viewed her ... » View band profile »

!Jaleo! is a Guitar and Baritone duo performing Spanish, Flamenco, Latin-American and Classical music. !Jaleo! also perform a selection of well arranged pop and folk songs.

Audiences around the country have been overwhelmed by their dynamic, charismatic performances. The intricate combination of guitar and voice are likely to massage the listeners ears ... » View band profile »

Jan Straczynski is a solo classical guitarist performing Spanish, Flamenco, Latin-American and Classical music. Jan also plays a selection of well arranged pop and folk songs which together with the lush tone of the classical guitar create a lovely unique atmosphere. The intricate combination of melody, bass line and chords all on one guitar are likely to ma ... » View band profile »

Jessica is based in Scotland and is available to play for weddings, functions and concerts helping to create the perfect atmosphere for any event. She is a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland where she studied under the tuition of Wendy Stewart and Hannah Phillips. She plays a Starfish Mamore, a 37 string clarsach that is portable enough for any ... » View band profile »

John McGhee has been entertaining and performing for almost 30 years. Having studied guitar at the Royal Scotish Academy of Music he became an Honours Graduate winning the prestigious guitar prize in his 3rd year of study for his performance. ... » View band profile »

Keith Murray is a solo classical guitarist based in Glasgow, Scotland. He is in demand both as a teacher and a performer, playing regularly at venues throughout Scotland and at many private functions. He has studied music at Napier University in Edinburgh and played in master-classes for Pavel Stiedl, Mark Ashford, Eden-Stell Duo and Amanda Cook. Keith al ... » View band profile »

Kirsty specialises in wedding ceremonies as well as and corporate and social events. She will work with you to create the entertainment or mood you require for your event. She absolutely loves singing songs that she can make her own...she does not just sing the notes, she has a real gift in the interpretation of songs. Kirsty sings Classical, Opera, Jazz, Mu ... » 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 »

Martyn has been playing guitar for 21 years and has 17 years teaching experience. He has been singing and performing as a solo act for 12 years. He has also worked in many different bands. In 2002 Martyn moved to Scotland from Southern England, where he had a very successful business. He is now playing venues, private functions, parties, weddings etc thr ... » 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 »

Pauline Alexander is a divine singer whose brilliant vocal quality is both soul stirring and easy on the ear. A perfect addition for when you want a singer to enhance the happy memories and leave a lasting impression long after the celebrations have concluded. As a singer, Pauline has had an Album Of The Week on BBC Radio Scotland [Iain Anderson Show] and pe ... » 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 »

Renegade are a three piece acoustic covers band who can make you think that there is a full five or six piece band lasting at you from the stage. The trio provide a mature mix of classic tunes, mainly from the 60's and 70's to keep you singing and sometimes dancing along all night long. ... » 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 »

Sharron started playing the harp at the age of ten in Wales and continued onwards to study at the Royal Northern College of Music and Trinity College of Music. Following her studies, Sharron has pursued a successful and varied career having recently relocated to Glasgow from London. She plays regularly with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Royal Scottish ... » View band profile »

Sophie is a classically trained singer from the Scottish Borders. At the moment she is in her final year of a Music Education degree at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where she studies with Margaret Izatt. Sophie has performed all over Scotland and in Germany, as well as New York. She is a very experienced and reliable performer, with a fresh and appea ... » 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 »

Stewart Kelly is a Bmus (performance) with honours graduate of the RSAMD with years of performing in a wide range of settings. Stewart then went on to join the senior RSAMD to complete the Bmus(Performance) with honours course. During his four years at the RSAMD Stewart studied with Allan Neave and Philip Thorne MBE and also played in masterclasses by Craig ... » 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 »

The Viennese Ensemble plays popular European music from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Much of their repertoire is by composers who were (and sometimes still are) well known: Brahms, Strauss, Elgar, Mendelssohn and many others. The music they play is from before the time of affordable and easily available recordings. Like th ... » View band profile »