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The Reel Hoosewives Ceilidh Band
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About The Reel Hoosewives Ceilidh Band
Vibrant and inclusive ceilidh band available for weddings, parties, student societies, Burns' Nights etc. throughout Scotland!
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Ceilidh band
Scotland, UK
Public liability insurance of £1 million
The Reel Hoosewives Ceilidh Band
11 verified reviews
Satisfaction
5.0
Professionalism
5.0
Communication
5.0
Punctuality
5.0
The Reel Hoosewives Ceilidh Band's Reviews
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Darren R
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Catriona M
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2 years ago, for a Corporate event in 82 George Square
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The Reel Hoosewives Ceilidh Band's Song list
Ceilidh Dances (other dances can be done at your request):
Dashing White Sergeant
Gay Gordon's
Orcadian Strip the Willow
Virginia Reel
Canadian Barn Dance
The Flying Scotsman
Haymaker's Jig
Riverside Jig
Military Two-Step
Circassian Circle
Swedish Masquerade
Oxo Reel
Circles Four Mixer
St. Bernard's Waltz
Trad tunes (for in-between sets):
Highland Cathedral — Ulrich Roever & Michael Korb
Caledonia — Dougie MacLean
The Skye Boat Song — traditional
Loch Lomond — traditional
Auld Lang Syne — traditional (lyrics by Robert Burns)
Flower of Scotland — Roy Williamson
The Mist Covered Mountains (Chi Mi na Mòr-bheanna) — traditional
My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose — traditional (lyrics by Robert Burns)
Ye Banks and Braes (of Bonnie Doon) — traditional (lyrics by Robert Burns)
Ae Fond Kiss — traditional (lyrics by Robert Burns)
Annie Laurie — Alicia Scott (melody)
The Dark Island — Iain MacLachlan
The Eriskay Love Lilt — traditional
The Road to the Isles (slow air) — traditional
The Mingulay Boat Song — traditional
MacCrimmon’s Lament — traditional
The Rowan Tree — Lady Nairne
Fear a’ Bhàta (The Boatman) — traditional
Mo Rùn Geal Òg — traditional
The Flowers of the Forest — traditional
Danny Boy (Londonderry Air) — traditional (lyrics by Frederic Weatherly)
She Moved Through the Fair — traditional
The Water Is Wide — traditional
The Parting Glass — traditional
The Dawning of the Day (Fáinne Geal an Lae) — traditional
The Coolin (An Cúilfhionn) — traditional
Mná na hÉireann — Seán Ó Riada
Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór — Turlough O’Carolan
Planxty Fanny Power — Turlough O’Carolan
Eleanor Plunkett — Turlough O’Carolan
Give Me Your Hand (Tabhair dom do Lámh) — Turlough O’Carolan
Carrickfergus — traditional
The Lark in the Clear Air — traditional
Down by the Salley Gardens — traditional (lyrics by W.B. Yeats)
The Wexford Carol — traditional
The Last Rose of Summer — traditional (lyrics by Thomas Moore)
Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms — traditional (lyrics by Thomas Moore)
Slane — traditional
Morning Has Broken — traditional (Gaelic melody)
The South Wind (An Ghaoth Aneas) — traditional
The Sands of Kuwait — traditional
Scotland the Brave (slow air version) — traditional
The Lewis Bridal Song — traditional
The Fair Maid of Barra — traditional
The Braes of Balquhidder — traditional
The Bluebells of Scotland — traditional
The Bonnie Lass of Fyvie — traditional
The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond (slow air) — traditional
Lament for Mary MacLeod — traditional
The Sleeping Tune — Gordon Duncan
Leaving Port Askaig — traditional
The Hebridean Weaving Song (slow air) — traditional
Mairi Bhàn — traditional
Gràdh Geal Mo Chridhe — traditional
The Skye Lullaby — traditional
The Atholl Highlanders (slow air) — traditional
The Braes of Glenlivet — traditional
The Isle of Skye — traditional
The Hills of Lorne — traditional
The Marquis of Huntly’s Farewell — traditional
The Barren Rocks of Aden — traditional
The Pibroch of Donald Dhu — traditional
The Duchess of Atholl’s Lament — traditional
Bonnie Dundee (slow air) — traditional
The Highland Widow’s Lament — traditional
The Shores of Mull — traditional
The Sound of Sleat — traditional
The MacKenzie’s Lament — traditional
The Bonnie House of Airlie — traditional
The Strathglass Lament — traditional
Mo Ghile Mear — traditional
The Star of the County Down (slow air) — traditional
The Minstrel Boy — traditional (lyrics by Thomas Moore)
The Isle of Innisfree — traditional
The Ash Grove — traditional
The Gentle Maiden — traditional
The Mountains of Mourne — traditional (lyrics by Percy French)
The Cliffs of Dooneen — traditional
The Foggy Dew (slow air) — traditional
Carolan’s Welcome — Turlough O’Carolan
Carolan’s Dream — Turlough O’Carolan
Carolan’s Concerto — Turlough O’Carolan
Planxty Irwin — Turlough O’Carolan
The Princess Royal — Turlough O’Carolan
Captain O’Kane — Turlough O’Carolan
The Meeting of the Waters — traditional (lyrics by Thomas Moore)
The Rose of Tralee — traditional
The Kerry Dances — James Lynam Molloy
The Raglan Road — traditional (lyrics by Patrick Kavanagh)
The Mountains of Pomeroy — traditional
The Banks of My Own Lovely Lee — traditional
The Green Fields of France (slow air) — Eric Bogle
Only Our Rivers Run Free — Mickey MacConnell
The Rose of Mooncoin — traditional
The Maid of Culmore — traditional
The Spancil Hill (slow air) — traditional
The Old Bog Road — traditional
The Shores of Lough Erne — traditional
The Lament for Owen Roe O’Neill — traditional
The Green Hills of Antrim — traditional
Songs (available for booking for a more varied occasion):
Old Crow Medicine Show & Bod Dylan — “Wagon Wheel”
Dolly Parton — “Islands in the Stream”
Ed Sheeran — “Galway Girl”
Shania Twain — “From This Moment On”
Little Big Town — “Better Man”
Zac Brown Band — “Homegrown”
John Denver — “Annie’s Song”
Johnny Cash — “Ring of Fire”
Alison Krauss & Union Station — “When You Say Nothing at All”
Tim McGraw — “My Best Friend”
Garth Brooks — “Friends in Low Places”
Luke Bryan — “Drink a Beer”
Martina McBride — “Blessed”
Brad Paisley — “Then”
Sugarland — “Stay”
Rascal Flatts — “Bless the Broken Road”
Dixie Chicks — “Cowboy Take Me Away”
Ed Sheeran — “Thinking Out Loud”
Ed Sheeran — “Perfect”
Elton John — “Your Song”
John Legend — “All of Me”
James Morrison — “I Won’t Let You Go”
Coldplay — “Yellow”
Bruno Mars — “Just the Way You Are”
Bruno Mars — “Marry You”
Michael Bublé — “Everything”
Michael Bublé — “Haven’t Met You Yet”
Jason Mraz — “I’m Yours”
Train — “Marry Me”
Whitney Houston — “I Will Always Love You”
Beyoncé — “Halo”
Christina Perri — “A Thousand Years”
Nat King Cole — “L-O-V-E”
Louis Armstrong — “What a Wonderful World”
The Beatles — “Here Comes the Sun”
Etta James — “At Last”
Al Green — “Let’s Stay Together”
Frank Sinatra — “The Way You Look Tonight”
Ray LaMontagne — “You Are the Best Thing”
Otis Redding — “These Arms of Mine”
Stevie Wonder — “Signed, Sealed, Delivered”
Marvin Gaye — “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)”
Van Morrison — “Crazy Love”
Nat King Cole — “Unforgettable”
Jack Johnson — “Better Together”
ABBA — “Dancing Queen”
ABBA — “Mamma Mia”
Bee Gees — “Stayin’ Alive”
The Jackson 5 — “ABC”
Queen — “Don’t Stop Me Now”
Prince — “Kiss”
Ed Sheeran — “Shape of You”
Meghan Trainor — “All About That Bass”
Katy Perry — “Teenage Dream”
Lady Gaga — “Edge of Glory”
James Blunt — “You’re Beautiful”
Passenger — “Let Her Go”
Bill Withers — “Ain’t No Sunshine”
The Temptations — “My Girl”
Ben E. King — “Stand by Me”
Sam Cooke — “Wonderful World”
Etta James — “Fool That I Am”
Doris Day — “Que Sera Sera”
Nat King Cole — “L-O-V-E”
Dean Martin — “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head”
Frank Sinatra — “Fly Me to the Moon”
Louis Armstrong — “La Vie en Rose”
Rihanna — “We Found Love”
Bruno Mars — “Treasure”
Lady Gaga — “Poker Face”
Madonna — “Like a Prayer”
Kylie Minogue — “Can’t Get You Out of My Head”
Shawn Mendes — “Treat You Better”
The Reel Hoosewives Ceilidh Band's Prices
Last updated: 2026
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
2 musicians
| Duration | Price | |
| Up to 1 hour | £495 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £525 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £560 |
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
We're a very relaxed ceilidh band and we love to give people a really tailored experience. We are more than happy to accommodate any and all requests (within some reason) of an evening. But if we can do it, we can do it.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
We've played at all kinds of venues from boatsheds on the island of Kerrera to the Library Rooms off Edinburgh's Royal Mile. No venue is too big, too wee - you name it, we'll work it!
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
Regarding the more ambient melodies which we play on the fiddle and guitar, we're taken by beautiful folk melodies and more classical pieces too.
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 usual line-up consists of fiddle, guitar and dance caller. We also have an option of playing with a full drum kit, which you are able to add on in your booking under '4 piece'.
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?
Yes we're more than happy for others to play their own music through our PA system between sets.
How much time do you need to set up?
No more than 1 hour to get set-up and sound checked.
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?
Of course, we'll be performing at your behest, so just let us know what you'd like either ahead of time and we can learn a tune or ask us on the night (and we'll probably know it!). Happy to have the ceilidh dancing in whatever order you'd like.
Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA) included in your quote?
Our PA is included in your quote. We usually require a minimum of 3 by 3 metres to perform (roughly!)
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.
Musicianship
Genres:
Ceilidh, Folk, Country, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Bluegrass, Originals, Acoustic, Covers, Scottish music
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Corporate event, Charity event, Cruise, Birthday party, Burns night, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Concert
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