Acts tagged with 'ceilidh bands', based in Glasgow...

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. ... » View band profile »

The Big Shoogle are an uptempo Scottish Ceilidh and covers band with influences from rock, cajun, zydeco, rockabilly and swing, all added together and shoogled.... ! The band play swingy traditional Scottish and Irish ceilidh tunes in their own inimitable style, and will call all the dances for guests who may be unfamiliar with them. So, even if you are dan ... » View band profile »

The Dave Mackay Band are a hard-swinging, energetic meeting of three of the best players on the ceilidh 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. ... » View band profile »

Èirich are a ceilidh and Celtic rock group consisting of accordion and electric guitar. They perform using a good strong beat and Celtic tempo which inspires any audience to dance!! ... » 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 »

The gary Blair Ceilidh Band are a vastly experienced Ceilidh Band with over 30 years experience. All dances are called and they can provide a Ceilidh/Disco at no extra charge. They have performed at such events as "T in the Park" British BAFTA awards Scottish BAFTA awards Cannes Film Festival Stirling Castle's Hogmanay George Square Hogmanay Glasgow They we ... » 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 »

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 »

The Reel Fling are a three piece ceilidh band based in Glasgow, offering upbeat, energetic and innovative entertainment. We have performed at many venues all over the country and our uniqueness comes from our energy and enthusiasm that we bring to every single night. Thought goes into preparing for every function, to ensure the enjoyment of our audience. ... » 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 »

Scotia are an exciting, dynamic and energetic ceilidh band based in the west of Scotland. The band aim to make your night, whatever the occasion may be, an unforgettable success. From complete beginners through to the most experienced ceilidh dancers, they cater for every kind of audience, and with our fantastically entertaining MC Jim, they'll guarantee to ... » View band profile »

ShoeString are a high energy ceilidh and covers band formed by a number of talented individuals from a variety of musical backgrounds, each with their own musical interests, helping to create the distinctive Shoestring sound. The band can mix and match the musical lineup to cater for your particular event needs. From weddings to graduation balls, corporate ... » 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 »