Ceilidh band

Dr ReelGood CeilidhBand

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About Dr ReelGood CeilidhBand

The home of foot stompin' Ceilidh dancing since 2017. Best value and most fun ceilidh band going ;)
Ceilidh band
Edinburgh
Public liability insurance of £1 million

Dr ReelGood have played for countless ceilidhs and sessions across Scotland since our founding in 2017. Our tight line up focuses on high tempo fiddle music with unique bebop influenced harmony. Our stellar line up includes: Rob Taylor is a classically trained violinist and composer. He won second place in the 2014 Martyn Bennet prize for traditional music composition, and co-founded the acclaimed "Fiddlers on the Ramp" (featured on BBC Alba, Sky TV, Celtic Radio, and there five star reviewed sellout 2019 eponymously named fringe show.) Niki Dunne, is a drummer who has played for countless bands around Scotland, including the well known "Tinderbox Orchestra" (featured in Hidden Door, BBC radio 3, Kelburn, Doon the Rabbit Whole). She is also a percussion teacher, who works in youth-work and musical outreach. Sam Lowit, the caller, and leader of Dr Reel Good, ground his teeth playing guitar in jazz and folk sessions around the Aberdeen Scene as a Youngster. He has called for several ceilidh bands, and is an accomplished "tune" composer, having written dozens of reels and jigs, that regularly feature in our barn stomping ceilidhs.

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Dr ReelGood CeilidhBand's Reviews

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Chad L
2 years ago, for a Private event in Pleasance
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5 out of 5

We've had a great time hiring this band for several of out church's social events. Great fun, and a really helpful caller.

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Hannah K
2 years ago, for a Birthday party in EH6 7EL
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5 out of 5

Thanks for a fab night. You guys were brilliant, and kept everyone, including a herd of children, happy. Everyone really enjoyed the dancing!

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Dr ReelGood CeilidhBand's Song list

Loch Lomand
Rocky Road to Dublin
The Devil Wend Down to Georgia
The Fisherman's Blues
Auld Lang Syne
The Bony Ship the Dimond
Sally Maclennane
Wild Mountain Thyme
The Barnyards of Dalgety
The Workers Song
Glasgow Dan
Cluck ol' Hen
Sunshine on Leith
The parting Glass
Caladonia
The Dashing White Sergnet
Strip the Willow
The Gay Gordans
The Circassian Circle
The Flying Scotsman
The Boston Two Step
The Virginia Reel
St Bernards Waltz
The Waves of Tory
The Military Two Step
RIverside Jig
Eightsome Reel
Canadian Barn Dance

Dr ReelGood CeilidhBand's Prices

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

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Up to 1 hour£362.50
Up to 2 hours£668.75
Up to 3 hours£856.25
Packages
Wedding ceremony2 musicians
This could includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. We could offer a variety of acoustic duets: String Duo. Violin and guitar. Guitar and female or male vocal. Piano solo, and violin and piano duet (if piano is present at venue).
£125
Drinks reception2 musicians
One performance of around an hour, for drinks reception.
£125
Customer questions

Can you perform covers?

Yes:) We are primarily a ceilidh band but upon request we will play as the first dance, or end of the night.

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes, if requested we would be happy to provide a four player line up:) We could also provide a duo if requested.

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

No problem, just let us know:)

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

Yes.

How much time do you need to set up?

One hour is ample time.

Do you provide a caller?

Yes.

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

Yes.

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

YEs.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes.
Musicianship
Genres:
Ceilidh, Folk, Folk rock, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Gypsy jazz, Jazz, Acoustic, Scottish music, Klezmer, Balkan
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Virtual event, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Corporate event, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Recording session, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Charity event
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