Ceilidh band
Stringception
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About Stringception
We are a ceilidh band available for hire in Aberdeenshire!
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Ceilidh band
Aberdeen
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Stringception's Reviews
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Benjamin W
10 months ago, for a Wedding in St Andrews KY16
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1 year ago, for a Wedding in Edinburgh
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5 gigs
Experienced: 5 bookings through Encore
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Booked for an Encore gig with less than 24 hours’ notice
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This act has been working with Encore for over 5 years
Stringception's Song list
Gay Gordon's
Dashing White Sergeant
Canadian Barn Dance
Strip the Willow
Military Two-step
Swedish Masquerade
Orcadian Strip the Willow
Virginia Reel
Riverside Jig
Flying Scotsman
St Bernard's Waltz
Highland Schottische
Circassian Circle
Sausage Machine
+ Many more
Tunes:
Scotland the Brave
Bonnie Lass O'Fyvie
Dancing in the Barn
Lisnagun
Inspector Donald Campbell of Ness
Reel Fast
Repeal the Poll Tax
Slidin' the Keys
Bacon Allocation
Calum's Road
Stone Pigeon Jig
Paddy's Leather Breeches
The Iron Man
MacArthur Road
The Mason's Apron
Hull's Reel
Fairwell to Whiskey
Dashing White Sergeant
Chanter's Song
Peat Flame Fire
The Pigeon on the Gate
Repeal the Poll Tax
Laura's Reel
Spootiskerry
Frank's Reel
Marie's Wedding
Loch Lomond
Auld Lang Syne
Flett Fae Flotta
With a Shellelagh Under Me Arm
Dear Old Donegal
The Animal's Went in Two by Two
I'm Shipping Up to Boston
I Have it Somewhere
The Jig Runrig
Crested Hens
MacLean's Welcome
Neil Gow's Lament to His Second Wife
Glencoe
Hardiman's Fancy
Inspector Donald Campbell of Ness
Dram Behind the Curtain
Rakes of Kildare
Stone Pigeon Jig
Bill Sullivan's
The Britches Full of Stitches
Uist Tramping Song
The Thistle of Scotland
The Roses of Prince Charlie
Corn Riggs
Barrowburn Reel
Tinker, Tailor, Polka, Jive
The Irish Washerwoman
Kenny Gilles of Portnalong
The Humours of Glendart
The Roaring Barmaid
Wes and Maggie's Ceili Croft
The Speyback Switch
The High
The Pigeon on the Gate
The Swedish Masquerade
MacLean's Welcome
The Starry Nights of Shetland
The Rope Waltz
Dram Behind the Curtain
Blackthorn Stick
The Rakes of Kildare
The Kesh
The Atholl Highlanders
Chasing Daylight
Loch Leven Castle
The Apple Tree
Farquar and Hettie's Waltz
Ye Banks and Braes
My Love is Like a Red Red Rose
Andy MacKinnon's Jig
The Rutland Jig
Trip to Aviles
Laura's Reel
The Tonder Jukebox
The Red Poppy Reel
Phil the Fluter's Ball
Trumpet Hornpipe
The Black Bear
The Headlands
The Meeting of the Waters
Dornoch Links
Walter Douglas MBE
Thursday Night at the Caley
The Promotion
Willie MacRae's
Scotch Mary
Jessie Over the Bridge
Scotsville
RIP the Calico
Wild Mountain Thyme
Campbelltown Kiltie Ball
Brochan Lom
Rakes of Mallow
John Bain MacKenzie
Davy Davy Knick Knack
The Humours of California
The Boys of Blue Hill
Wi' a Hundred Pipers
Mrs MacLeod of Raasay
Gairsay
The Silver Penguin
Hurlock's Reel
Maid Behind the Bar
Trip to Windsor
Souped Up
Compliments to Jimmy Craigie
Miss Sarah McFadyen
Prince of Orange Jigs
Carroe Jig
New Holm Band Tune
Calliope House
Le Joyeux Randonneur
Before the Throne
Margaret's Waltz
Morrison's Jig
Mrs Malaprop
Fireside Jig
Flower's of Edinburgh
Taybank Shenanigans
The Reconciliation
Willafjord
Superflu
Jenn Reid o' Quarff
The North Isles Waltz
The Trip to Orkney
The Stronsay Waltz
Calamity Bain
Jimmy o' the Bu
Father John of Barra
Stringception's Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
3 musicians
| Performance duration | Price | |
| Up to 1 hour | £500 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £625 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £750 |
Packages
Low Budget Events2 musicians
Anything but charitable events (see other packages), feel free to request a ceilidh for a low budget, this may cover anything from university clubs and societies to very small family events. Includes a 2-piece band and up to 2 hours of dancing!
£375
Charitable Event3 musicians
Feel free to make requests for a reduced rate ceilidh! This will include most charity fundraising events! Includes 3-piece band and up to 2 hours of dancing.
£375
New Year's Ceilidh3 musicians
This option is for once in a year events at New Year. This package includes any length of ceilidh and DJ included, all PA, caller, travel expenses and any size line-up you wish to carry you into the New Year with a bang!
£1500
Add-ons
DJ
+£125
Customer questions
Can you perform covers?
Covers of songs are included in some of the ceilidh dance sets but not used for 'disco' dancing.
Do you have different line-up options?
Our line up is fiddle, keys and guitar, but we can in requested situations down-size to two players.
Please do also get in touch for larger groups and we'll see what we can do.
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
We are normally very flexible with timings so long as the time of day is stated. (e.g. evening) and we will be free the entirety of the evening.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
Yes, we have a pre-made playlist that we can put on between sets and before/after. If music is needed for more than 30 mins after the end of the ceilidh we will charge £30 for each 30 mins. If you have a playlist you would like to play before and after that's also fine but the same extended times apply in terms of costs. (No additional costs before the gig).
How much time do you need to set up?
We usually take around 45 mins to set up but in extreme cases can set up without a sound check in 15.
Do you provide a caller?
Yes, the band leader will call the dances.
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
You can request a specific dance in advance of at least 1 week and sometimes if there is a specific dance you want done again we can agree to that on the night.
Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA) included in your quote?
PA is all included in our quote.
Can you learn song requests before the event?
If 2 weeks notice is given, then yes it is likely to be able to be done assuming it fits into our repertoire genre.
What do your clients love most about your performances?
Our clients love the atmosphere created by the events! On top of this, the music is of high quality and we are often complimented on how well we organise dancers both new to ceilidh dancing and experienced!
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
We have performed at a wide variety of venues around Glasgow, as well as (in previous years) those around Aberdeen.
We have been to a wide range of venues from Golf Club's to church/town halls.
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
Our music is of a wide range, to suit the pleasure of the majority of clients. We have some traditional Scottish tunes alongside more modern tunes written by modern Trad musicians including some by members of the band,
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
While we have played many gigs for a range of people, for disclosure reasons we cannot give away details (please see 'what venues have you performed in' for further details).
Musicianship
Genres:
Ceilidh, Folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Scottish music
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