Engagement party Ceilidh Bands for hire in Tower Hamlets
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"Thank you for making our evening wedding reception an absolute blast! The music led by Grace was superb, we loved having a female pipe player. Briony’s calling was brilliant, getting all involved with good humour and clear instruction. Our guests are still commenting on what an amazing evening they had with The Lemon Céilí Co. Thank you again for helping to make our special day so memorable and so much fun!"
Grant hired The Lemon Céilí Co. for a Wedding (available in Tower Hamlets)
"Thoroughly enjoyed the performance by Stroma Folk & Ceilidh for my 40th birthday. They were flexible with timings and were able to set up for a garden Ceilidh with just electricity supply. The music was outstanding and even those who were not dancing really enjoyed the talented musicians. Excellent caller who kept us all going in vaguely the right directions and he was very responsive to the energy levels! We had a mix of abilities and ages, including young children and everyone had a fantastic time. They made a very special birthday celebration an exceptional experience and friends are still raving about it. Would highly recommend."
Sally hired Stroma Folk & Ceilidh for a Private event (available in Tower Hamlets)
"If I could give 6 stars I would. What a fantastic band! They're dedicated, they play exceptionally well, bring so much energy and made a ceilidh celebration for our wedding that everyone is still talking about 2 weeks after. They came to France and played for us until the early hours, they even provided all the translations to get our guests excited. Jordan was fantastic with communication in the lead up to the wedding. Just wow!"
Helene hired Stroma Folk & Ceilidh for a Wedding (available in Tower Hamlets)
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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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