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

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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 »

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The A & E ceilidh band was formed in 2000 by two friends who played music together throughout school and into their adult lives. Ally and Edward play between them accordion, highland bagpipes and drums. They were joined in the band by talented guitarist and singer Balfour Christie, who has been a musician for over 30 years. ... » View band profile »

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Alasdair Beaton started his piping career at the age of 14 receiving tuition first from Willie Beverage formerly of the Royal Scots and British Caledonian Airways Pipe Band and then from Jim Elmslie who was part of the famous Muirhead & Sons Pipe Band winning the World Championships five years in a row from 1965 - 1969. At the time they held the record for ... » View band profile »

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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 »

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Ally has piped all over the country and europe for the last 18 years including playing for royality on a numer of occasions and even pop star's weddings! ... » View band profile »

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Bags of Rock is an exciting new live experience featuring ex Red Hot Chilli Pipers frontman, guitarist Gregor 'G Man' McPhie together with two talented Grade One pipers. ... » View band profile »

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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 »

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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 »

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An international band formed in 2009, Celtica - Pipes Rock includes members from Scotland, America and Austria. Featuring two bagpipers, electric guitar, bass, drums and accompanying visuals-their unique blend of fiery rock brings alive the Celtic spirit wherever they perform! The band spent the winter of 2009/10 recording their first album and filming video ... » View band profile »

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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 »

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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 »

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The band have been performing for over 15 years and have released 8 albums to date. Tribal Heart, their last studio album has had 9 number one's - placing the band into the Hall of Fame in the American Highland Charts/Celtic Radio. the band have written music and vocals performing for film, tv and radio as well as appearing in many productions. A couple o ... » View band profile »

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One of England's finest pipers, Colin plays a wide repertoire of tunes including his own compositions, and is available for special occasions. Colin is a previous winner of the solo open competitions at both Rothbury Music Festival and Morpeth Gathering. He is also a piper in one of Englands top Pipe Bands, the 101st Northumbrian Regiment Royal Artillery (V ... » View band profile »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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The Dangleberries are a band who add bagpipe influences into "rock" music with a unique blend of vocals, drums and guitars. They are a mixture of bagpipes, drums, guitars and a tambourine player. ... » View band profile »

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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 »

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This Scottish bagpipe player has been a full time professional for 16 years performing at various functions throughout the country. Derek's is highly experienced and can make an occasion even more special with the unique effect of his pipes. He works mainly in the Durham, Bishop Auckland, Sunderland, Gateshead, Newcastle on Tyne, Tyne & Wear, Washington, Da ... » View band profile »

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Donald Lindsay plays the Highland Bagpipes & Scottish Smallpipes, and lives in Glasgow. Originally from there, Donald learned pipes through local pipe bands and instructors, and has been piping since his teens. He's a musically very adventurous piper, who's career has included recording for film ("Burke and Hare"), TV ("Piping Galore", "Songs of Praise"), a ... » View band profile »

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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 »

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There is nothing quite like the sound of the Highland Bagpipes to evoke emotion. Your guests will feel like Royalty as they are Piped into the event. Whether you want a classic touch to a wedding ceremony or a surprise birthday party. This piper can tailor the service to meet your needs. Jim Hall is an experienced Piper who has played in every continent in t ... » View band profile »

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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 »

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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 »

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Formed many years ago as a traditional marching Pipes and drums band we have evolved to become one of the most inovative pipe bands in the world. They produce all their own backing tracks while they all have an input on the song/tune selection and arrangements. They can still field a traditional pipe and drum band but their main focus is in giving piping a ... » View band profile »

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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 »

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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 »

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"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 »

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An innovative ceilidh band on the Scottish circuit, offering clients a Scottish dancing extravaganza with a contemporary twist. The bands performances are lively and will keep your guests ceilidh dancing into the wee hours. The band plays music suitable for ceilidh dancing or enthusiastic foot tapping. They always caller on hand (or foot) to explain how th ... » View band profile »

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A 7 piece celtic rock/Traditional Scottish & Covers Party Band based in the Highlands since 1992. The band have a huge following particularly in the North of Scotland, and play a diverse range of gigs and adjusts its set accordingly. Gigs range each year from Music Festivals (Belladrum, Wickerman, Loopallu, B'Fest, Wizard), through to Music Venues, Village ... » View band profile »

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Steven Dewar has been playing the bagpipes since 1984 starting to play when he was only 8 years old. He originally received private tuition from Andre Donaldson, father of the legendary Brian Donaldson. He continued his education with the Bowhill and Seafield Pipe Band, in which time he helped the band to a World and British Championships (Grade 4) coming th ... » View band profile »

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A feel good fusion of piping and African drums. This duo perform most of the classic Scottish and Irish tunes set to the solid, pulsating grooves of the djembe drum. Suitable for all occasions, Jimi and Sam are the ideal act to welcome guests to your event. Their music caters for traditional music lovers, dancers and everyone who enjoys the sound of quality ... » View band profile »

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The Timorous Beastie's highly flexible way of working means they can offer 3 packages; AcoustiCeilidh, ElectriCeilidh and Ceilidh/Party Music Mix. All packages are completely tailorable to address the unique requirements of the occasion, so please get in touch to discuss exactly how you want your event to be. Each ceilidh dance is called through step by step ... » View band profile »

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The Trybe dress in traditional pre-1745 Highland garments with 21st Century warrior embellishments. Their music is a full on aural assault led by bagpipes and reinforced by fast and furious tribal drumming. ... » View band profile »

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Recently seen at the Isle of Wight rock festival the Wight Hot Pipes Celtic Rock band perform unique arrangements of traditional and modern music guaranteed to get the audience on its feet for an unforgettable party night. These guys dress to impress and with their sexed up bagpipes and stunning vocal lead they never cease to entertain... F ... » View band profile »

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A professional and talented traditional Ceilidh band with many years' experience specialising in traditional music for pubs and clubs, and at schools and colleges, festivals, weddings, parties and corporate functions. All the musicians have been performing, touring and recording for many years and two are award-winning performers. The band are flexible enoug ... » View band profile »