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Jiggered Ceilidh Band

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About Jiggered Ceilidh Band

Jiggered are a Scottish ceilidh and covers band based in Glasgow available for hire at weddings, birthday parties, and all other occasions.
Ceilidh band
Glasgow
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Jiggered are a 4-piece Scottish ceilidh band and we’re immensely fond of our wee country’s musical heritage. You’ll pick that up from the moment you hear us. With a line-up of guitar, keyboard, fiddle, drums and vocals, we take some of Scotland’s most beloved traditional tunes, often blended with your favourite pop crowdpleasers, and create the contemporary Jiggered sound that has been adored by crowd after crowd for the past 20 years. From Gay Gordons to Strip The Willow, Proud Mary to 500 Miles, and Caledonia to Auld Lang Syne, Jiggered bring a contemporary twist to traditional Scottish music. We’ve provided the soundtrack to hundreds of special occasions across the UK and beyond, so you can trust us to strike the right chord with you and your guests. With an impressive range of ceilidh dances and covers, it’s our passion to provide you with a unique and unforgettable evening of live entertainment - “who’s that band?!” moments, guaranteed. If ‘Loch Lomond’ isn’t on repeat in your heads as you travel home afterwards, we’re not happy… Check out the videos above for a glimpse of what we do best. Like what you hear? Get in touch and we’ll take care of the rest. We have been bringing ceilidh dances to events across Scotland, the UK and Ireland since 2002 and with a number of crowd-pleasing cover sets in our repertoire, it is fair to say we are well rehearsed for every occasion and can tailor our performances to your exact requirements. We perform regularly in Glasgow and Edinburgh and are available to hire for celebrations and events in these two cities or further afield around Scotland or beyond. Some of the types of events we can play at: - WEDDINGS Nothing brings people together like a Scottish ceilidh. - CHARITY FUNDRAISERS Make it a night to remember for a good cause. - FAMILY CELEBRATIONS Whether it is a birthday party, wedding anniversary or Scottish reunion, we have just the music for you! - SEASONAL FESTIVITIES Burns Night, Christmas and Hogmanay are just some of the occasions best celebrated with a ceilidh! Jiggered is one of Scotland’s leading wedding ceilidh bands and we are proud to have celebrated the special day of hundreds of couples in a variety of venues over the years. From ancient Irish castles to state-of-the-art function suites, our set-up caters for venues of all shapes, styles and sizes. Of course, a wedding is a highly personal affair and we strive to accommodate specific requests in our sets, which can be tailored to mix traditional Scottish dances with classic well-loved covers that are sure to get the crowd going! We are often asked to learn a live version of the bride and groom’s first dance and we are always honoured to do so. Whether you’re all set to book us, or simply want to ask a few questions, we’d love to hear from you. Just click the "Check availability" or "Message" buttons, complete the short form, and we’ll be in touch in no time.

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Jiggered Ceilidh Band's Reviews

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Catriona M
2 months ago
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5 out of 5

Jiggered were absolutely fantastic right through from the initial quote. Great communication - they made this part of the day stress-free and pulled it off without a hitch. Our wedding had a mix of Scots, English and Spanish - many of whom hadn't ceilidh danced before - the band were experts at balancing the calling of dances with a flow which ensured everyone was energized and dancing. One of our standout moments from the whole day was the Orcadian Strip the Willow where our whole wedding party were on their feet and dancing right through the dance floor and into the bar. I would highly recommend Jiggered. We cannot thank them enough!

Reply from Jiggered Ceilidh Band
2 months ago

Aw, thanks so much for this cracking review from your memorable wedding!!

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JAMES Y
5 months ago
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5 out of 5

Jiggered were absolutely incredible at our wedding at Neidpath Castle in June. With a very diverse mix of people, most of whom had never even heard of Ceilidh before, the band made it seem like the room were experts (after a wee bit of encouragement)! We had the most fantastic time and all of our guests absolutely LOVED it. A special thanks as well to the band who with only a couple weeks notice learned our first dance song and played it perfectly. We couldn't ask for anything more from Jiggered. We had a packed danc efloor all night with huge smiles all round. 🕺💃 Absolutely recommended if you want an epic night! Thanks so much to Chris & Crew!

Reply from Jiggered Ceilidh Band
2 months ago

Thanks! Still got great memories from this one!!

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Rod M
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

Th BA Nd were Absolutely first class and set the tone of a fabulous party. Highly recommended

Reply from Jiggered Ceilidh Band
1 year ago

Thanks for the review! We had a blast at your wedding 😊

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Natalie R
2 years ago, for a Wedding in United Kingdom
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5 out of 5

We hired Jiggered Ceilidh Band to play at our wedding in June 2022 and we cannot recommend them enough! Chris was so easy to communicate with and so helpful when arranging the day. On the night, the whole band made sure we all had a fantastic time and that the dance floor was full – they were so good at encouraging everyone to get up and join in! We had such great feedback from our guests. We loved that they performed covers of well-known songs in their own style as well as performing the classic ceilidh tunes. It was a bonus that they had learnt our first dance song as this made it feel so personal to us. Thank you to you all for helping to make our day so special!

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Bethany M
2 years ago, for a Wedding in United Kingdom
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5 out of 5

Couldn't have asked for better! Jiggered gave us an INCREDIBLE wedding reception - amazing music, amazing people, amazing atmosphere. Everyone had the best time - highly recommend!

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Jiggered Ceilidh Band's Song list

In terms of set list, our ceilidh dances include:
Gay Gordon’s,
Dashing White Sergeant,
Strip the Willow,
Virginia Reel,
Cumberland Basket,
Military Twostep,
Canadian Barndance,
Eightsome Reel,
Hooligan’s Jig,
Circassian Circle,
Orchadian Strip the Willow,
St Bernard’s Waltz,
Auld Lang Syne....
This isn't a comprehensive list of all the covers we do but here’s a wee sample:
We Found Love - Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris;
Valerie - Amy Winehouse;
Shake It Off - Taylor Swift;
Take my Hand - Skerryvore;
I Will Wait - Mumford And Sons;
You’ve Got The Love - Florence And The Machine;
Rolling In The Deep - Adele;
I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston;
Five Hundred Miles - The Proclaimers;
Dignity - Deacon Blue;
9 to 5 - Dolly Parton;
Proud Mary - Tina Turner;
Symphony - Clean Bandit ft Zara Larsson;
Wake Me Up - Avicci...
What Jiggered serve up is a mix of new and loved ceilidh dances interspersed with proven floor fillers!
Customer questions

Can you perform covers?

Yes, no problem. We have a range of modern covers we're happy to perform in addition to the traditional Ceilidh music.

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line-up is as follows: 4 -pieces featuring fiddle, guitar, keyboard, drums, and vocals.

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!

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours 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 so just let us know whether you already have one, or don't need one, so we can adjust our line-up accordingly!

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?

Yes- we bring all instruments and sound stuff (and have PAT certification for it all, giving you extra peace of mind!).

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.
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Genres:
Ceilidh, Covers, Traditional Scottish folk
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Event types:
Wedding, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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