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Ceilidh band

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Upbeat & Classy 2-6pc band, playing Ceilidh Classics, alongside Folk, Rock & Pop, Acoustic or with Bass & Drums, With or Without a Caller 👍

Welcome to the Ceilidh With Us Experience - The Best Party Ever. We're bringing Ceilidh back and we're up for the craic! So come all ye lasses & rogues, strap in your brogues and step out with us for the Ceilidh. We pride ourselves on offering Traditional Scottish & Irish Barn Dancing, Traditional Celtic songs, Jigs & Reels, as well as normal function tunes if required. Guests say we stand out in our charismatic calling, vocals, refreshing arrangements and unique crowd engagement style, which guarantees a buzzing dancefloor all night. Bookings include: Quality sound system, lighting, fog machine, mics for speeches, bespoke background & disco playlists, PAT tested & PLI Insured. Available upscales: Live DJ sets, wedding ceremony sets, drinks reception acts and more. See our profile for a selection of videos, band line-ups & client feedback. Drop us a message anytime for a prompt response.

Performance details

We can perform outdoors

We have vehicles we can use to travel to gigs

We require car parking close to venues

We can perform while walking around a venue

Our equipment is PAT tested

We own a PA system

Musicianship

Genres:

Ceilidh, Irish rock, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Scottish music, Traditional Scottish folk, Folk, Welsh folk, World music

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Types:

Ceilidh band, Traditional English folk group, Traditional Scottish folk group, Traditional Irish folk group, Cover band, Acoustic band, Folk-rock band, Function band, Acoustic duo, Acoustic trio

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Event types:

Private event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Song list

Typical Dances:

Circassian Circle

Military Two Step

Clopton Bridge

Dashing White Sergeant

Lucky Seven

Cumberland Square Eight

Ninepins

Strip the Willow

Snowball

Gay Gordons

Canadian Barn Dance

Flying Scotsman

Songs:

All Souls Night – Loreena McKennitt

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Breathless – The Corrs

Caledonia – Dolores Keane

Castle on the Hill – Ed Sheeran

Danny Boy – Eva Cassidy

Down By the Sally Gardens – Loreena McKennitt

Dreams – The Corrs

Drunken Sailor – Storm Weather Shanty Choir

Fear a Bhata – Alison Helzer

From Clare to here – Ralph McTell

Galway Girl – Johnny Logan

Galway Girl (Ed Sheeran)

Hills Of Connemara – Gaelic Storm

I Know My Love (feat. The Chieftains) – The Corrs, The Chieftains

I'll Tell Ma Ma

I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) – The Proclaimers

Irish Pub Song – The High Kings

Linger – The Cranberries

Lord of the Dance – Dubliners

Mason’s Apron

Michael, Row The Boat Ashore – Foster & Allen

Molly Malone – Johnny Logan & Friends

Mr Rock & Roll – Amy Macdonald

Only a Woman's Heart – Mary Black, Eleanor McEvoy

Radio - The Corrs

Rosebud By My Early Walk - Robert Burns

Seven Drunken Nights – The Dubliners, Ronnie Drew

Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For – U2

Streets Have No Name – U2

The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond - Essential Mix – Angela Cameron

The Drunken Scotsman – Sallymacs

The Galway Girl – Sharon Shannon, Steve Earle

The Ploughman - Robert Burns

The Rosebud By My Early Walk – Carol Laula

The Script – Breakeven

The Wild Rover – Luke Kelly

This Is The Life – Amy Macdonald

Whisky In The Jar – The Tramps

Zombie - The Cranberries

Jigs:

Kesh (G major)

Morrison’s (E minor)

Banish Misfortune (D)

Swallowtail (Em)

Lark in the Morning (D)

Irish Washerwoman (G)

Blackthorn Stick (A)

Haste to the Wedding (D)

Atholl Highlanders (A)

Lannigan’s Ball (Em)

The Rakes of Clonmel (Am)

Reels:

Drowsy Maggie (Em)

Cooley’s (Em)

The Maid behind the Bar (D)

The Banshee (G)

The Wind That Shakes the Barley (D)

The Musical Priest (Bm)

Toss the Feathers (Em)

Miss McLeod’s (G)

Red Haired Boy (A)

Flowers of Edinburgh (G)

Farewell to Ireland (D)

Waltzes:

Si Beag Si Mor (D)

Give me your Hand (G)

Ashokan Farewell (D)

Hornpipes:

Harvest Home (D)

King of the Fairies (Em)

Chief O Neil’s Favourite (D)

Soldier’s Joy (D)

Staten Island (D)

Polkas:

John Ryan’s (D)

Rakes of Mallow (G)

Mairi’s Wedding (G)

Customer questions

Can you perform covers?

Besides standard Irish & Scottish repertoire, we specialise in offering a happy mix of traditional & contemporary, to appeal to any crowd. For weddings - We also offer a set of traditional Ceilidh dancing, followed by a set of function music. The guitar is swapped for electric, the accordion for keys, the flute for sax and the percussion for drums.

Do you have different line-up options?

1pc = Vocals, guitar, harmonica, percussion 2pc = Vocals, guitar, harmonica, percussion, fiddle/flute 3pc = Vocals, guitar, harmonica, percussion, fiddle/flute 4pc = Vocals, guitar, harmonica, fiddle/flute, bass, drums/percussion 5pc = Vocals, guitar, harmonica, fiddle/flute, accordion, bass, drums/percussion * Caller available from 3pc and up

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

When you book with us, we keep that date & time in our diary just for you. We understand that timings for any event can vary and always remain as flexible as possible within reason, while communicating with you prior to and throughout the event. Please note: Additional fees may apply for finishing after midnight (in line with Musician Union regulations).

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

All our bookings include a bespoke DJ playlist service throughout the event, tailored with all your song requests. Live DJ sets are also available at a special price.

How much time do you need to set up?

1pc = 1hr 2-3pc = 1-2hrs 4-5pc = 2hr 5-6pc = 2-3hr * Generally, the earlier we can get in - the better * Timings vary based on the amount of lighting required * Setup is normally quiet, besides the last 15-30min of sound check * When dining & entertainment happen in the same hall, some venues supply a divider screen for the band to setup behind during meal

Do you provide a caller?

We work with some of the best callers, who are guaranteed to get even the shyest of novices off their feet.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

You can select ALL your songs, tunes & dances. You can even select some songs which aren’t on our list. We love learning new songs, and ensuring your show is fully-tailored and unique to your event.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA) included in your quote?

Indeed. Remember, bands can only sound as good as the amplification they’re playing through. That's why we use PAT tested high-end amplification, as well as party, stage & mood lighting with a dedicated engineer, to ensure everything looks & sounds just right all throughout your event. * Make sure to ask your venue whether or not they use a noise limiter.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes. Learning new songs keeps us quick on our feet and keeps our repertoire fresh. This will normally be free of charge. * In case you have an exceptional request (i.e song arrangement for a large band or a large number of songs especially prepared) we may have to charge a bit extra.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Clients tend to rave about the band’s high level of showmanship & crowd engagement, as well as our warm & friendly approach, bespoke service and special attention to detail.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Wedding venues, hotels, members clubs, sports clubs, theatres, bars, restaurants, festivals, markets, fairs.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Real folklore belongs to the folk - We're mostly inspired by people, pure love of music and artistic conviction.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Hurlingham Club, Hospital Club, Bloomberg, KPMG, TEZENIS to name a few.

Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£700
Up to 2 hours	£800
Up to 3 hours	£900

Reviews

Booked 8 times through Encore!

9 verified reviews

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Charlotte J, 4 months ago

Lilac and Remko and the band were absolutely superb and helped make our wedding day so special. They are such lovely people and so adaptable. We are so grateful for your amazing performance and effort getting everyone at our wedding on the dance floor and involved in the ceilidh. It was exactly the blend of music genres and styles we were hoping for and so many of our guests praised you and the band for such a great atmosphere.

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Jan L, 7 months ago

Can't thank Ceilidh With Us enough for a fantastic night. Right from the start their communication was excellent. They were flexible with the arrangements and came up with a set that was perfect for my event. The sound quality and setup was brillient. I have had a huge response from my guests saying what a great party it was and how much they liked the live music. Thanks again and keep up the good work! Cheers Jan

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Gary G, 1 year ago

Lilac, Hilary and Remko recently played at a private party I organised for my wife's 50th Birthday and I couldn't recommend them highly enough. They were everything you would want a band to be - helpful and adaptable in terms of agreeing the set list, professional and communicative throughout, incredibly efficient on set-up and ultimately outstanding performers. Not just in terms of playing and singing, but also in terms of stagecraft and working the crowd. We had an amazing knees-up dancing to Irish reels, folk songs and modern Irish hits in rapid rotation. Not only that but the guys hung on for a couple of hours after the performance and chatted with all of the guests and were a tremendous addition to the bonhomie of the evening. Snap them up, they are a rare and delightful band.

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Deborah P, 9 days ago

Dear Ceilidh With Us, we wanted to thank YOU all for a wonderful evening on Saturday! It really was a great evening - as I'm sure you realised from so many smiling faces and so many people who enjoyed the opportunity to dance. The caller sized us up very quickly and put together a great programme of dances to appeal to the more and less experienced dancers - We so appreciated your musicianship and the blend of instruments. Remko - your sound and light system created a great atmosphere, I genuinely think people would have danced all night, given half the chance! Many people have already said what fun they had and how much they enjoyed the evening. These are sobering times so thank you so much for helping us create a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere where we could celebrate birthdays and friendship. Lilac, you were so helpful from our very first conversation and made sure everything ran so smoothly. I feel sure we'll find another opportunity to book you all again. With our best wishes and grateful thanks, Deborah and Sandy

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Michelle G, 8 months ago

Ceilidh With Us created a great atmosphere in the market with our customers tapping their feet along with the band. Thank you for bearing with the weather and for putting on a fabulous show.