Geoff Wright

Bracken Rigg Band have been established for over 40 years so are extremely experienced in organising wedding ceilidhs. We are a specialist Scottish band playing borders, irish and English repertoire - specialising in the Northumbrian tradition. Our dances can be either totally Scottish or a mixture to match the event. The band all holiday in Ireland so we can get to play across there as well, and we are quite happy to play acoustic if required and can include a singer if necessary. Before we started to specialise in ceilidh, the band played regularly around the Working Mens' Clubs of South Yorkshire, playing for Old Tyme & Modern dancing and backing club singers. We also had a go at bierkeller nights, Continental music in restaurants and sing-songs in pubs. So have served our apprenticeships. Our lineup is a trio of accordion, fiddle and snare with a very experienced caller - an ex art teacher who is used to explaining to the class. We can provide a band of any size, and say we can provide most instruments you may require. We can work around your arrangements and an average evening is two sets across 3-4 hours before midnight including a break. We are happy to advise on any aspect of organising your dance and will ensure the evening runs smoothly.