Christmas party Ceilidh Bands for hire in Dublin
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"Fantastic Ceilidh band! Hired for a 60th birthday party of about 50 people. Excellent musicians, good variety of dances, made adjustments to timing to suit our event, nice people. Would recommend "
Baljit hired Roisin Ban for a Birthday party (available in Dublin)
"Wowww! The brilliant reviews are all accurate. Drop Spindle played for our wedding this weekend just gone. To say that both of us and all of our guests had an absolute ball would be an understatement. My brother-in-law (who has been to far more ceilidhs than all of our guests combined) chose Drop Spindle for us because we didn't know where to start. He chose Drop Spindle obviously for their fantastic music, but also for their non-genered calling and amazing energy. I am so glad he did because what we got was three lovely, very talented musicians who patiently and clearly explained everything to a bunch of beginners. Most of our guests told us our wedding was the best they'd been to, primarily because of Drop Spindle's ceilidh. Thank you SO much for making our wedding so special and full of laughter. To anyone who is undecided - choose this fantastic band!"
Millie hired Drop Spindle Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in Dublin)
"They were great! We were a crowd of absolute novices aged 3 to 95 and they had us all dancing throughout the 2 sets. Not always together. Not always correctly but everyone had a great time! Lovely people to deal with too! Would definitely book them again."
Duncan hired Blue Hat Ceilidh Band for a Private event (available in Dublin)
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What kind of ceilidh bands are there?
There are basically two types of ceilidh band: traditional instrumental bands, and ceilidh cover bands. A traditional ceilidh band will perform Scottish folk tunes without a singer. Importantly, a traditional band will include a caller: they'll announce the dances, shout instructions to beginners, and get everyone involved in the revelry! In contrast, a ceilidh cover band will mix the folk tunes with modern pop covers. They'll have a singer, and provide a wide range of music for all to enjoy: young and old.
Which parts of an event or wedding will the ceilidh band play at?
In the spirit of leaving the best until last, the ceilidh band will usually wrap up celebrations, providing an exciting musical finale for your special day. The band caller will ensure you and your guests know the moves for each dance, giving everyone the opportunity to get involved. Plus, if you haven't had the chance to say hello to everyone during the course of the day, you might just find yourself dancing with them before it's over! Ceilidh dances can be pretty tiring, so having it at the end of the day is a smart choice - your guests will certainly thank you for it!
Will I need to provide the ceilidh band with any equipment?
Professional ceilidh bands come fully kitted-out with all the equipment needed to get the dancing underway, including amplification and a mixing desk. If your wedding venue is regularly used for live music, they will likely have a dedicated in-house PA sound system - in this case, the band may not need to bring their own amplification.
How much space will I need for ceilidh dancing?
The more space, the better! Ceilidh dancing takes up a lot more room on the dance floor than your typical disco. Other than that: make sure table are removed (encourages dancing!), seats are available to the side, and there are no obstacles near the dance floor. Broken bones ain't craic.
Do traditional ceilidh bands take requests?
Not usually. Unless you have a specific Scottish or Irish tune in mind, the band will normally play a pre-planned set, designed to perfection and gleaned from years of experience. If you have a special song in mind, make sure you tell the band well in advance. It might just get added to their repertoire!
How do you pronounce 'ceilidh'?
'Kay-lee'
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