Acts tagged with 'acoustic', from across Scotland...

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 »

Alan has been playing and studying the classical guitar for over 30 years and performs classical and contemporary guitar music including popular film themes for intimate venues and events. The unobtrusive nature of his act – solo classical guitar (with small amplifier/speaker where required) makes him Ideal for a variety of intimate occasions such as drin ... » View band profile »

The Albanach guitar duo provide elegant arrangements of light classics to energetic Latin dances and moody Spanish melodies. ... » View band profile »

Esther Swift, harp and David Douglas, voice are two Scottish musicians at the beginning of their musical careers. They are both highly sought after performers in their own right with a depth of performance experience. Esther enjoys a varied career with orchestras and as a recitalist and composer. David is an up and coming singer with a breadth of experien ... » View band profile »

Vieux Carré have a fondness for early Hot Jazz and the upbeat ‘Tin Pan Alley’ movement. Working the ‘not so standard’ tunes of old in with the Great American Songbook, the Vieux Carré repertoire is energetic and lively - with some sassy and seductive numbers thrown into the mix just for fun . With comparisons to Peggy Lee and the vocal styling of o ... » View band profile »

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 »

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 »

Hailing from Orkney, Allan has always been surrounded by music and is a keen fiddle player, guitar player and singer. He always guarantees a great night of tunes to satisfy music lovers of all ages and covers acts including the Killers, Bob Dylan, U2, Stereophonics and Paolo Nutini. Allan regularly plays at wedding ceremonies and drinks receptions and can p ... » View band profile »

Having been a musician for nearly 20 years, Andy has sang and played in many bands from different genres, at many bookings throughout the UK, where he has gathered vast experience and honed his skills. He has great audience interaction and a great personality and look that will appeal to all age groups and make any function or event a joyful one. Andy can o ... » View band profile »

Antonio Garcia is a young Opera Singer who has found success in many areas of the world. Born in Wales and from his Spanish and Welsh background he has learned to love the music and the culture of his ancestors. Having started singing from a young age Antonio has learnt to sing different genre's for every music lover, from pop to opera. Also having his touch ... » 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 Banjo Lounge 4 do innovative funky bluegrass and swing mash-up versions of songs to suit all ages from Louis Prima's 'Just a Gigolo', Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', Michael Jackson's 'Dont Stop Til You Get Enough' to Beyonce's 'Crazy in Love' and Dizzee Rascal / Calvin Harris's 'Dance Wiv Me'. Also thrown in there are a bunch of ot ... » View band profile »

The Bellevue Sisters are a stylish duo who perform either a cappella or accompanied by one of the girls on piano. With a wide range of repertoire and experience, they are perfect for your musical entertainment needs. Both girls trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and are also established actors. Recent credits include "Hairspray the Broadway Musi ... » View band profile »

Bigtime are a 4 piece band which expands to a 5 piece to provide a ceilidh option and further still, up to a 10 piece big band. They perform a wide cross section of music, from 60's through to contemporary hits and very much tailor their set to suit the client or the event. ... » View band profile »

Blu Velvet play and sing classic jazz and modern songs to a high quality. They delve into the great American Songbook and emerge with tasteful modern arrangements; they cherry-pick the best modern songs from the great singers such as Ella, Nina Simone, Dionne Warwick, Natalie Cole, Norah Jones, Amy Winehouse, Eva Cassidy, Caro Emerald, Adele, and Edi Reader. ... » View band profile »

The Brand New Originals are a coming together of fantastic musicians with a passion for the golden eras of rock n roll, funk and disco. Specialising in music of the 50s, 60s & 70s they quickly get a groove going and keep the dance floor bubbling all night. Tight 3-part harmonies and interweaving guitars sit on top of a solid rock rhythm, th ... » 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Cruachan are an exciting band of young musicians from the North – East of Scotland. A creative and lively band with traditional and innovative style they have experience in dealing with a range of functions and entertainment specifically tailored to suit your needs. The band specializes in Scottish traditional music including ceilidhs, background music, a ... » 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 »

Daccordianna's original compositions will get you clapping your hands, tapping your feet and smiling at the songs detailing the trials and tribulations of life, love and the universe. Formed in 2009 Daccordianna consists of the lead singer and accordion player Anna Ross, 'The Fox' on fiddle, mandolin, guitar and banjo when and where required, Francesca on d ... » View band profile »

Dakota are the ultimate four piece professional live band with the amazing full sound of drums, bass guitar, lead guitar and featuring David Donnelly-Kay on lead vocals. If you enjoy live music with professional musicians and fantastic vocals you will love what they have to offer. Having many years of experience in the music industry allows this band to cove ... » View band profile »

Formed in 2007, and gigging regularly since then, Dancing Feet Ceilidh band are a four piece multi instrumentalist band that offer a broad repertoire of dances and music. Their infectious style and energetic performance suits all occasions from weddings and festivals to corporate events and birthday parties. The band consist of professional musicians whose p ... » 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 »

SONGS, STORIES AND DOWNRIGHT LIES Dennis' style follows in the tradition of the great Scottish folk entertainers, where well chosen songs are interspersed with wit, banter and downright lies. His ability to get a whole room to participate is his strength and laughter is always one of the main ingredients. However, he can also surprise with ... » 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 »

Eddie Rodger is a solo guitarist preforming in and around Edinburgh and Scotland. A keen guitarist for over 30 years Eddie has learned most styles of guitar, but specialises in classical Spanish guitar and Ragtime. Eddie has recently been preforming at various events around Edinburgh, including the County Hotel in Dalkeith, the Traverse Theatre, Central Lib ... » 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 »

Fanfare Finfare is solo trumpeter that can extend to a consort of trumpeters between 2-6 players, or small brass ensemble. Fanfare Finfare is a classical trained trumpeter with vast experience performing across the UK and abroad. Performances have included playing in churches, castles, country homes, concert halls and galleries for events including wedding ... » 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 »

Playing across Fife, Stirlingshire, Perthshire, West Lothian and beyond, Freereelin' are a 3-piece group of experienced musicians whose passion is for great music, energy and fun. The musicians are all multi-instrumentalists, their most common line-up being fiddle, guitar and percussion. Freereelin' provide ceilidh music, performance sets or background music ... » View band profile »

Funktion Sweet are a five-piece band of experienced musicians, featuring the stunning voice of Scottish vocalist, Ruth Brady. Funktion Sweet perform a well-balanced mix of pop, funk, disco, rock and soul hits from the last six decades and regularly add new songs to their extensive repertoire ... » 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 »

Gordon robertson is either a true to life Michael Buble Tribute act with professional backing tracks, authentic vocals and welcomes, speech fills and all the great showmanship which you see from the man himself, or a very entertaining, involving performance experience from an original artist with many genres of covers, and original songs self-accompanied on ... » View band profile »

Let flute and guitar duo Halfway to Barra create the perfect mood for your wedding or special event, with a mix of mellow vibes, sophisticated sounds and folky favourites. From Cole Porter to traditional tunes and your own special song - tell these talented musicians what you like, and they’ll match their style to yours. Maybe you'd like to walk down the ... » View band profile »

Dundee band Havana Swing have been delighting audiences for years with their fiery brand of Gypsy Jazz, reminiscent of Django Reinhardt's war time line up. Formed In 1986, the band comprises of 3 Guitarists, Clarinet and Double Bass and will take you on a musical journey of Le Hot Club De France through Parisian cafes and Gypsy campfires! Lightning solos co ... » 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 Hi-Hats are a fun, highly experienced wedding and function band based in Edinburgh. Having performed at some of the UK’s top venues, and with over 80 years of playing experience between them, they are the ideal choice for your special occasion. Top musicians and meticulous planning will ensure your event is a complete success from beginning to end. ... » View band profile »

Ilona Mejia is an experienced and qualified guitarist based in Edinburgh. She performs regularly at corporate functions and weddings throughout Scotland, and is able to provide a unique and relaxed atmosphere for special occasions. Her repertoire is varied, including Spanish, classical, contemporary, and Scottish. This can be tailored to suit the event and s ... » View band profile »