Ceilidh band

The Ceilidh band

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About The Ceilidh band

The number one Scottish band specialised in delivering a great , up beat , fun night as well as great musicianship.
Ceilidh band
Loanhead
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The Ceilidh band have been playing for Ceilidhs/Parties from the days of T in the Park Ceilidh Tent to weddings and even playing for King Charles. They will always deliver a great fun night and with Gary Coupland -one of Scotland’s top musicians and entertainers-they will provide great music, songs and disco if required. For the ceilidh part Gary will demonstrate the dances in a clear fun way and depending on budget will add other quality musicians. Line ups Solo - Gary with electronic accordion and Bose PA includes Gary calling of dances and doing disco for last hour if required DUO - Gary and Fiddler Trio , Gary , Drummer and Fiddle . A guitarist can also be added depending on budget. We can also use a computer and disco lights if required and can download a playlist of your favourite chart songs, before the event, to be played at anytime of the night to keep the party going. All that is guaranteed is a great night. Gary and his band will supply an upbeat night for you . Even as a solo artist Gary gets great reviews. Encore review - Gary Coupland KS Kim S Encore review 5 out of 5 Cannot believe how one man can motivate the whole audience. Everyone at the event were blown away. On arrival Gary asked for everyone's name. Including them all, by name as they danced, or getting them on the dance floor, making all our guests feeling special. Our guests have been raving about the night ever since. We have never been to a ceilidh where everyone has felt so comfortable getting on the dance floor, regardless if they knew the dances. Laughter and hilarity all night during a very professional performance. We would recommend Gary for ceilidhs or any type of party events. Very accommodating and great fun. What a special person to make our night the great success that it was. Already been asked by numerous guests, where we got his number. Thank you Gary, not just ourselves, but many of our guests will be calling on your amazing skills in the future.

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The Ceilidh band's Reviews

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Margaret C
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5 out of 5

Brilliant night of entertainment by Gary and his band would highly recommend them first class

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Christine H
1 year ago, for a Wedding in The Trossachs
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5 out of 5

Gary was fantastic at my wedding reception. I had booked him two years previously as I knew he was so good . Brilliant dancing ,songs and participation - even for the kids ! Everyone got involved and had the best fun! Non stop entertainment from start to finish and I would recommend Gary for any upcoming event!

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The Ceilidh band's Song list

Any dance from below can be played at your ceilidh.
I can also play any chart songs from your iphone playlist which can be played through my Bose PA system .
I have a playlist of the classic wedding hits ready to go between ceilidh dances to keep the event in a party mood .
Gay Gordons
Canadian Barn Dance
Strip the willow
Ceilidh Madness
Circassian (Big) Circle
Circassian Circle
Circle Waltz
Cramond Island
Cumberland Jig
Cumberland Jig (3-Couple Version)
Cumberland Square
Dashing White Sergeant
Domino Five
Down Unda
Duke Of Perth
Eightsome Reel
Eva Three Step
Fairy Ring
Festival Interceltique
Flying Scotsman (Simplified)
Flying Scotsman (Simplified, 3-Couple Version)
Galloping Carousel
Gay Gordons
Gay Gordons Two Step
Gypsy Girl's Headscarf
Gypsy Girl's Headscarf (3-Couple Version)
Gypsy Shawl
Gypsy Shawl (3-Couple Version)
Gypsy Thread
Haymakers
Hebridean Weaving Lilt
Highland Welcome (Forbes)
Jamie's Jig (St Amand) (the simpler version)
Kelly's Kaper
Kelvingrove Two Step
Knot On A Ferry
La Bastringue
Lads And Lassies Of Livermore
Le Palindrome (Sheffield)
Lomond Waltz
London Celebration
Marie Curie's Reel
Mayflower
Melbourne Cup
Melbourne Cup (3-Couple Version)
Nice To See You
Oidhche Chaluinn for Hogmanay but perhaps danced as a reel or jig.
Pinewoods Two-Step
Postie's Jig
Pudsey Bear
Riverside
Sausage Machine
Scottish Man Of War
Schottische
Scotch Mixer
Sir Andy Murray Of Dunblane
St Bernard's Waltz (Smith)
Stern Polka
Strip The Willow
Swedish Masquerade
T.A.G.
Terrace Loggers' Jig
Veleta
Virginia Reel
Virginia Reel (3-Couple Version)
Waltz Country Dance
Warm Up
Warm Up 2
Warm Up Jig
Wedding Walk
Welcome To Bluebell
Welcome To The Dance

The Ceilidh band's Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£1750
Up to 2 hours£1750
Up to 3 hours£1750
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our musical participation with guests . We make sure that we get everyone dancing and enjoying themselves all night.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Weddings , everywhere from Edinburgh Caledonian, Fife Balbirnie , Falkirk Inchyra and Airth castle [ this has now shut down ] Glasgow Boclair House Hotel .

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Beatles, REM , Ed Sheeran and AC/DC. Even though we play ceilidh music we also love playing the above

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

We have played for King Charles and also played at The London Palladium. The most high profile gig for me was getting a private jet from Edinburgh to Jordan to play at the princess of Jordan's Birthday Party . I was also given a royal car and chauffer which was like being David Beckham for the week !

Can you perform covers?

Yes, no problem. We like to keep the night going so can change from ceilidh music into chart music immediately. 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 ups are based around : Gary - electronic accordion /caller /singer 2nd line up , accordion and fiddle 3rd line up , accordion , fiddle and drums 4th line up , accordion , fiddle ,drums and guitarist

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

Totally flexible !

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

No problem !. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free. We have disco lights and can download your favourite songs befpre the event. This can happen in your planning or just leave it to us .

How much time do you need to set up?

30mins .

Do you provide a caller?

Yes ! Please read a review of gary's calling which is one of the reasons we get somany repeat bookings.

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

Yes. We are live musicians who have played so many events that we can easily play your requests. Happy to chat this through if there is any specific dances. We just payed for an Italian /Hungarin wedding which was great fun with so much Euro Music .

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

Our PA and lighting system is included in your quote

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes. Weddings. We always use a computer to play the first dance then the father with the bride dance before the ceilidh kicks off. happy to talk this over
Musicianship
Genres:
Ceilidh, Traditional Scottish folk, Traditional Irish folk, Folk, Classical, Film / TV music, Jazz, Cabaret, Gypsy jazz, Easy listening, Pop, Acoustic, Disco, Rock, World music, Christmas, Traditional church music, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music
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Event types:
Recording session, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Corporate event, Wedding
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Other skills:
Orchestrator, Producer, Songwriter, Composer, Actor, Accompanist, Live looping, Perfect pitch, Repetiteur, Fluent sight-reader, Fluent improviser, MC, Instrumental teaching
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