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Ceilidh Colin

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The Solo Ceilidh Caller who packs all the punch of a live band and all the tradition of a Scottish Ceilidh on a more affordable budget!
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Strathaven
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With over 15 years professional experience performing all the world and Calling Ceilidhs for a variety of private event sectors from Burns Suppers to Corporate/Award Dinners to Weddings and Private Parties, "Ceilidh Colin" is exactly what you need for your event to guarentee guests a fully traditional Scottish Ceilidh experience on a more affordable budget than a mutli-person live band. Working with a stunning selection of instrumental backing tracks (including both traditional tunes and Scottish arrangements of pop and rock songs such as 500 Miles and the Unchained Melody) Colin easily guides your guests through full range of couple and set dances. His flamboyant and humorous charm, matched with his clear instruction gets guests on the floor dancing away within minutes, even those who are first time Ceilidh goers. In a professional career of the highest level, Colin has honed his craft calling Ceilidh for both Scottish and international guests commanding rooms and events of up to 400 people. Moreover with another facet of his professional career being a highly sought after professional Tenor (The Tartan Tenor), Colin has the bonus option of being able to embellish his Ceilidh sets with stunning renditions of Scottish classics offering a beautiful dedication for the bride and groom at the likes of a wedding or simply to bring the night to a close with an emphatic rendition of Auld Lang Syne. He is available to travel all over Scotland and England, and is an easy addition to any event with the option of providing his own top of the range PA where necessary. He is an equally welcome addition to either a small scale party/wedding or large scale corporate event with several hundred guests.

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Hannah R
1 month ago, for a Corporate event in Gateshead
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5 out of 5

Colin was a ceilidh caller for our gala dinner. He had a big group of people straight up on the dance floor dancing away with clear instructions. Colin was very punctual, professional and friendly. We had great feedback from our delegates. Colin has a lovely voice and finished off the night singing Auld Lang Syne. I wouldn't hesitate to book Colin again and will be recommending him to others.

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David M
8 months ago, for a Burns night in Gateshead
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5 out of 5

We booked Colin's services for a Burns Night Supper in the Combined Mess of an MoD establishment and was not disappointed. Having been left high and dry by bands cancelling bookings or arriving late for functions in the past, I have to say Colin put me at my ease straight away. His communication was excellent from the outset of the booking. His warm, patient and generous nature on the night added to the atmosphere. His skill in guiding a collection of very "novice" dancers was invaluable. Suffice to say, a fantastic time was had by all and I would not hesitate in recommending his services to anyone looking for (in my opinion) a much better alternative to a conventional ceilidh band.

Ceilidh Colin's Song list

The Gay Gordons
Military Two Step
Canadian Barn Dance
St Bernard's Waltz
Virginia Reel
Circassian Circle
Dashing White Sergeant
Cumberland Square Eight
Eightsome Reel
Pride of Erin Waltz
Flying Scotsman
Kelvin Grove Two Step
Orcadian Strip the Willow
Auld Lang Syne
500 Miles
Unchained Melody
Satisfaction
My Love is Like a Red Red Rose
Ae Fond Kiss
Star of Rabbie Burns
Ye Jacobites by Name
Ye Banks and Braes
Mairi's Wedding
Loch Lomond
The End of the Road
Caledonia
Northern Lights of Auld Aberdeen
Song of the Clyde
Uist Tramping Song
Road to the Isles
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Genres:
Ceilidh, Traditional Scottish folk
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Event types:
Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Burns night, Birthday party, New Year's Eve
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