A Barn Dance & Ceilidh Band play a blend of English, Irish and Scottish music, ideal for not only barn dances & ceilidhs, but also for weddings, parties festivals and pub gigs .. playing throughout Devon, Somerset, Dorset & Cornwall.
This Barn Dance & Ceilidh Band create a unique sound of an energetic Ceilidh dance/concert band combining Highland, Northumbrian and Border bagpipes, with a blend of bass and rhythmic guitar, melodoeon, concertina, flute, whistle, recorder and bodhran, in different combinations to produce a varied and exiting sound; perfect for Weddings, Ceilidh's, Birthday's or just a party!
The extensive experience of Paul, Les & Mike means that they can construct a programme in energetic Irish, English or Scottish style to suit any occasion.
The Barn Dance & Ceilidh Band come with a fully professional sound & lighting system. Their 'top-of-the-range' sound system has 1.5kw output, allowing them to produce a really good quality sound, regardless of whether they are playing 'quietly' at a private party or 'flat out' in a large hall!
An evening will include foot-stomping Irish & Scottish jigs & reels, rhythmic English dance tunes, popular folk songs, haunting airs; and a rousing finale featuring the Highland Pipes, Drum & Guitar .. (keep your feet still if you can!).
They use very experienced callers who can teach beginners the basic steps, or stretch the more experienced dancers!
South Devon based, can play throughout the South West ... and beyond