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24 January 2023

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About Forth Ceilidh Band

Experienced ceilidh musicians played at home and abroad

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Ceilidh band

Glenrothes

Public liability insurance of £10 million

We have played for almost 20 years at all sorts of weddings, events and cultural evenings. We have played all over the UK and abroad as far as China and even Indonesia, and are well accustomed to dealing with internationals if non Scots are present. We love to get everyone up dancing and having a good laugh. The videos show the 2 and 3 piece band options of accordion and drums with fiddle as the third instrument. Fiddle adds an extra layer of melody and harmonies for that extra special sound. David is band leader and drummer/ fiddler/ caller and has played now in over 12 different countries. He works with a pool of talented musicians including Ewan Galloway, Scott Leslie and Kyle Innes. Our style would be relatively traditional yet energetic and lively.

Forth Ceilidh Band

5 out of 5

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Forth Ceilidh Band's Reviews

5 out of 5

Really excellent band. David was great at keeping in touch during the run up to our party. They arrived in Really good time and as well as playing great music the calling and interaction with the dancers was friendly and lively. We had a fantastic evening 😀

5 out of 5

Absolutely brilliant ceilidh band. Great at calling and reading the energy and understanding of the crowd. Would happily recommend them!

5 out of 5

Excellent ceilidh from the band, very professional on the mic, and performed a solid set of classic dances for us and our guests, as well as encouraging others to join midway through the first dance. Thanks again guys!

5 out of 5

Great experience with forth ceilidh band! Communication was excellent, didn’t even know set up was happening and read the room for wee breaks between some dances!!

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5 out of 5

David is an extremely professional musician who went above and beyond during a recent school event. His manner and dedication to his job meant that he created a lively and dynamic party atmosphere. His clear and concise instructions during the ceilidh dancing was extremely beneficial for both experts and newcomers alike. I could not recommend David and his team more for any type of event and already have them booked in for my next function!

5 out of 5

I had forth Ceilidhs play at my 21st birthday this year and they were excellent! The band played an excellent selection of Scottish music which was upbeat and entertaining in itself. David the fiddle player makes a brilliant caller! He gives clear instructions how to do the dances and does so in a fun way. Watch out if you are not up dancing because he will call you out! There were no long waits between dances and people were encouraged to get up and find a partner! My birthday was a great day which I will remember for a long time and the band was a great success. They were happy for the family to add personal touches too, (in my case a quiz during the interval) I would Highly Recommended them for any events.

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Forth Ceilidh Band's Song list

Gay Gordon's

Dashing white

Snowball waltz

St Bernards waltz

Virginia Reel

Strip the willow

Orckadian strip the willow

Military 2 step

Canadian barn dance

Flying Scotsman

Circle waltz

Cumberland square eight

Riverside jig

Auld Lang syne

Tunes include:

My love is like a red red rose

My bonnie lies over the ocean

Scotland the brave

Irish washerwoman

Road and miles Tae Dundee

Ae fond kiss

Fairy dance

Jigs

Reels

Waltzes

Forth Ceilidh Band's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£675
Up to 2 hours	£750
Up to 3 hours	£825

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Traditional but lively

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Hotels, churches, community halls

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Jimmy Shand and other traditional ceilidh bands

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

Beijing Caledonian Society

Can you perform covers?

No we are a traditional style ceilidh band. We can play playlists if needed.

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes, we play with 2 piece (accordion and drums) or 3 piece ( fiddle added) or 4 piece ( keyboard or extra accordion)

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

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.”

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

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free. If you'd like a DJ - type service via our PA after the final set , we can bring lights and provide this for an additional £80/hr. we would prefer to work off a Spotify playlist provided by the client bit can also take requests as long as the venue has WiFi

How much time do you need to set up?

“We usually set up about 1 hour before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance!”

Do you provide a caller?

Yes we do! We have a fantastic caller as part of our Ceilidh band

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

“Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event. ”

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

“Our PA system is included in your quote. We usually require a minimum of 4 by 3 m space to perform”

Can you learn song requests before the event?

“If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc. ”

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Wedding, Wedding proposal, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party

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