Ceilidh band
The Ceilidh Band
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About The Ceilidh Band
We are a five piece ceilidh band who play lively traditional tunes for all festive occasions. We work with our caller, Jono, for most gigs.
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Ceilidh band
Birmingham
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The Ceilidh Band's Reviews
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Daria T
5 years ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in The Bear Tavern B66 4BX
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Robert B
6 years ago, for a Birthday party in Newman House
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The Ceilidh Band's Song list
Traditional English Ceilidh Folk Dance Tunes:
Gallopede
Three Around Three
Woodland Flowers and The Manchester Gallop (Jig)
The Bonny Breastknot
Three Around Three
Waiting for the Federals
Log Cabin
Navvy on the Line (Hornpipe)
Robertson’s Reel
The Great North Run
Fairy Dance
The Sweets of May (Jig)
Dingle’s Regatta (Jig)
Enrico (16 bars 1a/1b)
Ringwood & The Blue Eyed Stranger
Waltz Set
The Girl with the Blue Dress on
Three Jolly Black Sheep Skins
Lady in Boat (Jig)
Lady in Lake(Jig)
Sir Roger De Coverley (Slip Jig)
The Old Wife of Coverdale (Slip Jig)
Captain Larno's (Jig)
Maid of the Mill (Jig)
Steamboat Hornpipe
Walter Bulwar’s
Norton New Bell Wake
The Sloe
Bonny Kate
Tamlin
Old Tom
Curley Haired
Belfast Polka
The Creampot (Jig)
Firey Clockface (Jig)
Spirit of the Dance (Jig)
Old Lancashire Hornpipe
The New Rigged Ship (Jig)
Gary Owen (Jig)
Hunter’s Chorus
The Rochdale Nutters
Davy Nick Nack
Conkers
Norman's Lollop
Lord Frog
RSB
The Gloucester Hornpipe
The Gloucestershire Hornpipe
Haste to the Wedding
Hunting the Hare
Statten Island
The Dark Girl Dressed in Blue
The Matelo
Hunting the Hare
Haste to the Wedding
Auld Land Syne
Happy Birthday
The Dashing White Sergeant
The Fairy Ring
The Old Lancashire Hornpipe
Morgan Rattler
Off to California
The Plane Tree
Jam up the Nuts
Morrison's Jig
The Ceilidh Band's Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
6 musicians
| Performance duration | Price | |
| Up to 1 hour | £1200 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £1400 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £1500 |
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
They have been impressed with our musicianship and the way that our callers have engaged the audience.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
Sutton Coldfield Town Hall
Pelsall Village Hall
University of Birmingham Students Guild
Newman House (Birmingham University)
Chuckery Club - Walsall
The Queens Foundation
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
I guess Fairport Convention, The Albion Band, Hekety and other bands of this ilk.
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
I would say a gig for SSAGO in 2019 which had a group of about 250 students dancing in a big ceilidh.
Can you perform covers?
We don't do any covers I'm afraid.
Do you have different line-up options?
We usually perform as a 5 piece band plus a caller however we can provide a ceilidh band of between 4 and 6 musicians.
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
We pride ourselves on being easy to work with and we can often accommodate some changes to a planned schedule.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
I usually have an iPod with a play list that I can put on before we play, during any interval or for part of the time whilst we pack down the gear after the performance.
How much time do you need to set up?
We have quite a large PA so we like to have at least 1.5 hours to set up the equipment and stage once we have all our gear in the room.
Do you provide a caller?
We provide a caller as part of our show.
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
We normally play what our caller suggests based on the type of audience and the dance experience they have.
Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA) included in your quote?
All the equipment including the PA and stage lighting is included in our quote.
Musicianship
Genres:
Folk, Folk rock, Ceilidh, Traditional English folk
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Event types:
Birthday party, Wedding, Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, New Year's Eve
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