Ceilidh band

Forth Ceilidh Band

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About Forth Ceilidh Band

Experienced ceilidh musicians played at home and abroad
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.

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Event types:
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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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
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. ”

Forth Ceilidh Band's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

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Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£675
Up to 2 hours£750
Up to 3 hours£825
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Forth Ceilidh Band's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Morag B
1 month ago
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5 out of 5

They were lovely to have , good to listen to and a pleasure to deal with

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Gillian T
3 months ago
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5 out of 5

Very good

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Ros C
4 months ago
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4.8 out of 5

Very good in general, but a number of people thought the calling could have been better

Reply from Forth Ceilidh Band
4 months ago

Thanks Ros for a great night. Regarding calling- on arrival it was suggested we use the venues sound system which wasn't as clear as ours would have been, meaning we couldn't hear ourselves as well and the same likely for participants which probably affected the experience a little. Thanks again

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Mary C
5 months ago
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5 out of 5

The band was friendly and the music was great. We had a small wedding of about 35 and they left a well judged length of time between dances. The caller was good and walked us through the dances. They remembered my requests. They were very happy to be offered food and soft drinks. They really helped make our wedding dance great fun.

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Annessa A
4 years ago, for a Private event in Edinburgh
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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!

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Liam M
4 years ago, for a Birthday party in Glenrothes KY7 6UL
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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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