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

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 »

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 »

Ma Lairds & Loddies, Chinas & Fair Middens... The Baltik Ceilidh Band bring you a new generation of celtic musicians bursting with energy. Their burning grooves and rich melodies hit you hard and keep you dancing all night. With high profile performances for the likes of Tower 42, Exxon Mobil, NHS and the Old Billingsgate Market, they are fast becoming the m ... » View band profile »

Beer for Breakfast are a four piece Irish Band, who play a fantastic and lively range of Traditional and Contemporary Irish Music as well as Celtic Rock and Country Rock & Roll. They are all professional musicians who came together from academic, formal and session music backgrounds to form one of the liveliest bands in the UK Irish music scene today. They g ... » View band profile »

Camine are twin sisters Ramona and Zinta Egle. Their music originates from Ireland, Scotland and beyond and moves imaginatively from high energy jigs and reels to sublime harmony singing. On their musical travels they have received accolades from eminent music legends such as Herbie Flowers and Mike Scott and have performed their own arrangement of a Laurie ... » View band profile »

Scotland's favourite ceilidh band. An enthusiastic, energetic Scottish ceilidh band that never fails to make weddings and ceilidhs a success. The band is based in Scotland but plays all over, covering cities in the UK from Edinburgh and Glasgow to Manchester and London and abroad. They were featured in BBC Radio Scotland's Hogmanay 'Live' show in 2009 and 2 ... » View band profile »

The Cellists are a professional cello duo and are available to perform at functions, formal and informal, large and small. They are extremely versatile providing a repertoire appropriate to your event and are the perfect choice for venues which may have limited space. If you would prefer only one of The Cellists to perform, this can also be arranged. Your ... » View band profile »

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 »

Celtic Clan is the Irish band that doesn't just do Irish! They're perfect for everything from weddings through to corporates, garden parties and more - anywhere you need an atmospheric blend of music designed to get people mingling, dancing and having fun. Of course, they've the capability to do full Irish nights (they played Cheltenham Races on St Patrick's ... » View band profile »

Established 6 years ago, Celtic knot is one of Merseyside's most popular ceilidh bands. The band consists of 6 musicians and a caller, who talks the crowd through the dances. The line-up consists of whistle/flute, concertina, bouzouki, double bass and bodhran. The band can also provide a sound engineer and full P.A. system, which is ideal for the bigger venu ... » View band profile »

Christine Edwards is a talented freelance harpist based in Aberdeenshire and Glasgow. She is experienced in performing at various events and occasions. She studies pedal harp at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama but also is experienced in performing regularly on the Scottish harp (clarsach). She plays a Salvi Diana Concert Grand harp which was ... » 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 »

Looking for something different to accompany your event? How about the soothing tones of a solo violin. Whatever the occasion, Claire can provide a subtle accompaniment to your event with her unique sound. Her PA system and backing tracks fill large or small rooms with beautiful music without being obtrusive, sound or space-wise. From her vast performing ex ... » 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 »

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 »

For Three years David Harbottle has played in an 8 piece acoustic/folk band called 'David Harbottle and The Friendly Cats', who have toured in Ireland and Europe. David has had extensive experience of wine bar residencies and corporate events in the last 6 years. His set is largely comprised of music suited to the popular folk genre with some original songs ... » View band profile »

Pianist/ Vocalist Derek Conlon is one of the best in the business at what he does. With his easy going demeanor he seems to have a knack of finding the right music to make for a memorable occasion. Covering everything from light classics to rock n roll, he has a unique playing style and a voice to match. ... » View band profile »

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 »

If you're looking for a high-energy Celtic Ceilidh Band in the Yorkshire/Lancashire area - look no further! Leeds' very own Dogsbody Ceilidh and Barn Dance Band is the band for you. Regular performers in Bradford, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Harrogate , Huddersfield, Hull, Halifax, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield, Pickering, Wakefield, York - and all point ... » View band profile »

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 »

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 »

Funkeilidh are a Fife based versatile Ceilidh Band with Fun & Funk built in. Not content with pure Ceilidh music all the time, Funkeilidh can play a number of cover versions, quick steps & slow numbers to break things up & give your guests a break & a chance to gossip. If you’re a Ceilidh purist though, they’ve never run out of dances yet & can ... » View band profile »

Gary has been playing guitar since early childhood and was playing with various bands by his teenage years. During his early twenties, Gary developed a passion for the sound of the classical guitar after hearing a recording of John Williams and Julian Bream playing together. What struck him most, apart from the beautiful sound of the playing, was the fact ... » View band profile »

The Grinnigogs specialise in historical and themed costumed entertainment . Established in 1987 this band have surprised, delighted and entertained audiences all over the world. Specialising in the performance of exciting, uplifting and sensual music on a diverse range of instruments using a variety of medieval instruments like Hammer Dulcimer, Hurdy-Gurdy, ... » 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 »