Ceilidh band
Drop Spindle Ceilidh Band
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About Drop Spindle Ceilidh Band
An energetic Scottish 3-piece Ceilidh band with a fresh twist, based in Newcastle. Genderless calling & LGBT+ inclusive.
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Newcastle upon Tyne
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Drop Spindle Ceilidh Band's Song list
SCOTTISH CEILIDH DANCES
Gay Gordons
Canadian Barn Dance
Canadian Barn Dance (Progressive)
Circassian Circle
Virginia Reel
Strip the Willow
Boston/Military Twostep
St Bernard's Waltz
Dashing White Sergeant
Cumberland Square Eight
FOLK TUNES
Five Sheep, Four Goats
Planxty Fanny Power
Turkey in the Straw
The Rabbit
Trip to Skye
Kate Martin's Waltz
Scarborough Fair
Lounge Bar
Roros Pols
Miss Rowan Davies
The Youngest Ancient Mariner
We have learnt a number of first dance tunes upon request too which include:
The Girl - City and Colour
Pointless - Lewis Capaldi
Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton
Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Drop Spindle Ceilidh Band's Prices
Last updated: 2024
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 | £750 | |
Up to 3 hours | £1250 |
Packages
Wedding Ceremony3 musicians
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£187.50
Drinks Reception3 musicians
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception. Specialists in Folk & Traditional music.
£375
Ceilidh; 1hr3 musicians
1 hour set of Scottish ceilidh dancing with calling, 3-4 dances. Includes PA hire. Travel expenses not included.
£500
Ceilidh; 2 x 45 minute sets3 musicians
2 x 45 minute sets of Scottish ceilidh dancing with calling, 6 dances total. Includes PA hire. Travel expenses not included.
£750
Ceilidh; 3 x 45 minute sets3 musicians
3 x 45 minute sets of Scottish ceilidh dancing with calling, 9 dances total. Includes PA hire. Travel expenses not included.
£1125
Drinks Reception & Ceilidh3 musicians
2x 45 min performances for your drinks reception (genres include folk & traditional music from the British Isles, France, Scandinavia & Bulkan).
2x 45 min sets of Traditional-style Scottish Ceilidh dancing with calling.
£1125
All Day; Wedding Ceremony + Drinks reception + Ceilidh3 musicians
- Live performance before the service begins, during the signing of the register and as guests leave (can adapt to your specific needs)
- 2 x 45 minute performances at the drinks reception (folk, traditional & world music - enquire for further details/requests)
- Live performance for the couples’ first dance
- 2 x 45 min sets of Scottish Ceilidh Dancing
£1500
Add-ons
PA HIRE
+£187.50
Customer questions
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
We have performed in churches, halls, hotels, bars, clubs, and lots of other venue types.
Can you perform covers?
If they are within the Folk & Traditional realm we'll happily discuss!
Do you have different line-up options?
As recent graduates across different music degrees at Newcastle University, we are in contact with multiple musicians who are willing to be added to the lineup if required.
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 have a specially curated playlist for in between dances and during intervals.
How much time do you need to set up?
We won't take any longer than 30 minutes to fully setup and be ready to start performing.
Do you provide a caller?
Yes we do! We have a fantastic caller Michael 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?
PA/Equipment all included.
Can you learn song requests before the event?
We're happy to discuss requests for a live performance for your first dance!
Musicianship
Genres:
Ceilidh, Folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional English folk, Marching, French music, Scottish music, Russian music, Polka, Greek music, Jewish music, Klezmer, Cuban music, Bluegrass, Country, Welsh folk, World music, Balkan, German music, Irish rock
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Event types:
Wedding, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Theatre / Show, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, Hotel / Restaurant event, Recording session, New Year's Eve, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service
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