Blue Hat Ceilidh Band

Bringing together four of the most experienced and talented ceilidh band musicians in the North East, the Blue Hat Ceilidh Band are renowned for bringing fun, energy, laughter and great music to all kinds of events. Perfect for ✔ Parties ✔ Weddings ✔ Community Events Catering to everybody from complete beginners to seasoned ceilidh dancers, our caller will get everybody up onto the floor and having a great time. With their humorous and approachable calling style, they will fully explain all dances and demonstrate where appropriate to ensure everybody can join in. We can call traditionally or gender neutral - just let us know your preference. We call a wide range of dances including: Well-loved standards such as Circassian Circle, Virginia Reel and Bridge of Athlone Scottish favourites e.g. Dashing White Sergeant, Gay Gordons and Strip the Willow A huge selection of favourite dances collected over 30+ years Unique self-penned dances The band's standard line up of 2 fiddles, button accordion and guitar produces a powerful, energetic sound that is sure to get everybody up on the dance floor. Our repertoire consists of a selection of our favourite dance tunes from the North East of England, Scotland, Canada and New England, as well as original compositions. About the Band: Rachael (fiddle and caller) is a graduate of the Folk and Traditional Music Degree at Newcastle University, where she first fell in love with playing for ceilidh dancing. She's been playing for ceilidhs for 16 years and is in demand as a caller, performer and tutor throughout the North East. Robin (fiddle and caller) is one of the North East's most well known and experienced band leaders. He began performing in his teenage years in rock and roll bands, but he found his musical home in the world of ceilidh dancing. Robin has over 40 years of calling and playing experience under his belt, and is known for his humour and expertise in all things ceilidh. Richard (button accordion) is an exciting and dynamic performer with an innate feel for dance music. He has been playing accordion since the age of 15, and over the last 30 years he's played with many bands around the North East, building up a huge wealth of experience in playing for ceilidh dancing. Phil (guitar and fiddle) is a multi-instrumentalist and is much in demand on the local folk scene. He can turn his hand to almost any instrument, and his rock-steady rhythm combined with a deep-rooted understanding of traditional music makes him a highly skilled ceilidh musician with over 30 years of experience in playing for dancing. Please refer to our price guide and packages for our most popular options. We offer packages for 1 hour, 2 hour and 3 hour ceilidhs. We are always happy to adapt our set lengths to suit your requirements, so please let us know some details about your event and we'll provide a personalised quote and more information tailored to you.