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Tapsalteerie, Edinburgh
The Tartan Trio Ceilidh Band, Manchester and Glasgow
*Weddings*
The Tatties Ceilidh Band, Renfrewshire/Glasgow
TeannaichEdinburgh
English, Contra, Waltz
Terpsichore, Washington, DC, USA
*Wedding*
Alistair Lennox & The Thistle Dubh Ceilidh Band, Glasgow
Thistle Do Ceilidhs, Edinburgh, Lothians and Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Thrice Brewed Ceilidh Band, Carlisle
The Thunderdog ceilidh band, Edinburgh
*Weddings*
Tradlab Ceilidh Band, Edinburgh
*Old Tyme*
*Weddings*
Trasna, Randalstown
The Trows, Edinburgh
Tullochgorum, Arlington, Mass, USA
| Based in: | Edinburgh, South-east, Scotland, |
| Style: | Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | Acc/Fiddle/Flute & Whistle/Percussion/Bass/Guitar-Mandolin-Bazouki |
| Recordings: | |
| Contact: | John Zarecki
Tel: [+44] (0)131 443 7908 Email: zarecki@fsnet.co.uk |
High energy band with 2 callers, regular appearances at The Riverside Club & Caledonian Brewery.
Information supplied by John Zarecki <john@zarecki.fsnet.co.uk>.
| Based in: | Manchester and Glasgow |
| Style: | Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | 3 piece: Fiddle Keys and Drums |
| Recordings: | Tartan Trio Ceilidh Band on sound cloud |
| Contact: | Mob: 07515 343696 Email: michael@dcmusicbookings.com Facebook: TartanTrioCeilidhBand |
Blurb: The tartan trio are one of the UK�s finest professional Scottish Ceilidh Bands and are available for functions, weddings and corporate events throughout the UK.
The Tartan Trio can also offer a Disco/DJ set after your ceilidh and can provide a larger lineup of musicians ranging from an accordion/banjo/mandolin/guitar/bass/tin whistle/penny whistle/pipes.
Information supplied by Michael Clark.
*Weddings*
| Based in: | Renfrewshire/Glasgow, South-west, Scotland, |
| Style: | Ceilidh, Weddings |
| Typical line-up: | 4 piece, accordion and midi (piano and bass), guitar, fiddle and drums. |
| Recordings: |
Sample tracks available on web site |
| Contact: | The Tatties Ceilidh Band Tel (mobile): 07725471044 Web page: www.thetatties.co.uk |
The Tatties Ceilidh Band are a young, lively, traditional ceilidh band with a modern twist! With an unusual blend of modern and traditional music, The Tatties provide a ceilidh that boasts a unique combination of style and sound.
The Tatties appreciate the importance of a bit of fun in your ceilidh and will always go that extra mile to provide it. Having experience playing with other bands, including The Gary Blair Ceilidh Band to playing amongst some of the best bands at Cameron House Hotel on Hogmanay, The Tatties know how to put on a good ceilidh and guarentee an evening that you will remember forever!
Information supplied by Graham McArthur.
| Based in: | Edinburgh |
| Style: | Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | Fiddle, Mandolin, Guitar, Bass, Drums/caller |
| Recordings: | Don't Have A Cow, Tea 'n' China Records, 1998 Lucid EH Records (EHCD01), 2003 |
| Contact: | Mark, Teannaich Ceilidhs 105 Double Hedges Park Liberton, Edinburgh EH16 6YW Tel: 0131 621 4709 Email: info@teannaich.com Web: http://www.teannaich.com/ |
Teannaich is a five-member ceilidh band based in Edinburgh , but willing to travel.
Teannaich is a fast and furious Celtic-rock ceilidh band that plays celtic folk music with rock guitar, fast fiddle, and a drum-beat you just can`t help dancing to! Teannaich is based in Edinburgh, but can travel anywhere: in the past we have played ceilidhs in Glasgow, St Andrews, London, Dorset, Amsterdam and St Petersburg. Teannaich`s music is mainly based on traditional Scottish tunes, but there are many weird and wonderful influences thrown in - blues, jazz, rock, and funk all get thrown into the melting pot.
We don't take ourselves or the music too seriously, and basically we aim to give everyone dancing (as well as ourselves) a really good time. You`ll probably end up exhausted, hot, and sweaty, but that`s the whole point of a ceilidh, isn`t it?
Oh, and by the way, we`re loud.
English, Contra, Waltz
| Based in: | Washington, DC, USA |
| Style: | Scottish Country, Ceilidh, English, Contra, Waltz |
| Typical line-up: | fiddle and piano |
| Recordings: | Terpsichore: Scottish Dance Music (1993) |
| Contact: | Elke Baker
(bakerez1@aol.com)
(see
also her home page) Scottish Fiddle Music, 2889 Evergreen Way, Ellicott City MD 21042-1052, U.S.A. Tel: (301) 854-9161 Liz Donaldson (liz@us.net) 4518 Gladwyne Drive, Bethesda, MD 20814 Tel: (301) 986-1291 Web: www.lizdonaldson.com |
Elke Baker, 1995 U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion, combines lyrical melodies with driving dance rhythms in her energetic fiddling. Elke plays Scottish, Celtic, and American fiddle music for concerts, festivals, dances, and parties across America and abroad. She teaches Scottish music and dance and directs the Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Club.
Information supplied by Ian Brockbank (ian@scottishdance.net) from information on Elke's web page.
| Based in: | Edinburgh, Lothians and Glasgow |
| Style: | Ceilidh/Wedding |
| Typical line-up: | 4 piece: 2 Fiddles, Double Bass and Piano, however Guitar and Drums also available. |
| Recordings: | |
| Contact: |
Email: T.H.Drew@sms.ed.ac.uk |
We're a group of Edinburgh and Glasgow stundents all with similar interests in music and especially scottish music. Willing to do play anywhere at (almost) anytime, prices vary depending on size of band, typically �70 per player. Also, a �40 deposit is required for all bookings, which will be deducted from the overall cost on completion of the ceilidh, and travelling expenses will be charged outside Edinburgh. Any more information wanted, don't hesitate to drop me an e-mail!
Information supplied by Timmy Drew.
| Based in: | Carlisle, North-west England |
| Style: | Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | Accordion, flute, guitar, bass and drums. |
| Recordings: | |
| Contact: | Angelien Baty 32 Harker Park Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4HS England Tel: 01228 674619 |
A five piece band folk/rock style who perform at festivals e.g. Brampton Live, St James Park. We sing traditional and contemporary folk songs (mainly Scottish) and play ceilidhs for weddings, parties, corporate etc. Own caller, lighting rig and P.A. "Cheaper than Runrig, more fun than Leonard Cohen"
Information supplied by Angelien Baty <Angelien18@aol.com>.
| Based in: | Edinburgh |
| Style: | Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | Five-piece: fiddle, 5-string banjo,
keyboards, bass, percussion/caller. |
| Recordings: | "The Dogs' Frolics" December 2006.
"The Thunderdog Ceilidh Band" 2003
|
| Contact: | Colin MacLennan: 0131 552 2807 Iain E MacLachlan: 0131 661 1655 (email iain@thunderdog.co.uk). They also have a Web page (www.thunderdog.co.uk). |
The Dogs� Frolics is the band�s second album, and includes a host of dancing favourites from the Gay Gordons to the Virginia Reel, all played in the Thunderdogs� characteristically lively style. Among the traditional tunes, and the not-so-traditional ones, are eight original tunes penned by banjo player, Iain E MacLachlan, and one by fiddler, Catr�ona Black.
Information submitted by Iain E MacLachlan (iain@thunderdog.co.uk).
*Weddings*
| Based in: | Edinburgh, South-east, Scotland, |
| Style: | SCD, Ceilidh, Weddings |
| Typical line-up: | 3 or 4 piece. (Accordion, Piano/Bass, Drums, & Fiddle) |
| Recordings: | |
| Contact: | Paul Chamberlain 21b Forth Street Edinburgh EH1 3LE Scotland Tel: 0131 556 3041 Tel (mobile): 07799 896050 Email: paul@theaccordionist.com |
Tradlab are a dynamic young ceilidh band from the south east of Scotland. They combine to produce a unique style and have a large repertoire of Scottish traditional and folk music. The music is lively and contains modern and jazz influences. Very popular for Ceilidh dancing, Tradlab's diverse tune-base is also suitable for all types of events and concerts.
Information supplied by Paul Chamberlain.
*Old Tyme*
*Weddings*
| Based in: | Randalstown, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, |
| Style: | Ceilidh, Old Tyme, Weddings |
| Typical line-up: | 4-piece: Fiddle, accordion, drums and caller |
| Recordings: |
Trasna Ceilidh Band (2004): GMCD021 |
| Contact: | Trasna Ceilidh Band 34 Magheralane Road Randalstown County Antrim BT41 2NT Northern Ireland Tel: 028 94472253 Tel (mobile): 07799 830864 Email: trasna@utvinternet.com Web page: http://www.trasna.utvinternet.com/ |
The Trasna Ceilidh Band was formed in 2003 and includes fiddler Denis Sweeney, accordionist Seán Quinn and drummer Seamus McCullough. We also have dance teacher and caller Mary Pollock (Belfast) for those many occasions where people need a little help with the traditional dances of Scotland and Ireland and we aim to provide the best in traditional Irish and Scottish dance music for weddings, parties, corporate events, traditional ceilis, and sets nights.
The name Trasna is the Gaelic word for "across" and we hope that our presentation of Irish and Scottish dance music will enable us to reach across all boundaries in the provision of traditional-style dance entertainment.
Information supplied by Seán Quinn.
| Based in: | Edinburgh, South-east, Scotland, |
| Style: | Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | Fiddle, drums/percussion, Guitar, bass. Can also include
button box if required. Can call dances. |
| Recordings: | |
| Contact: | Frank McLaughlin 61 Brunswick Street Edinburgh EH7 5HT Scotland Tel: 0131 556 4258 Email: claytara.music@virgin.net Web page: http://www.thetrows.com/ |
The Trows are an exciting energetic ceilidh band who have been performing together for over three years to a host of fully satisfied customers. The core band has three excellent musicians Sarah Hoy (fiddle), Frank McLaughlin (Guitar) and Alan Robertson (Drums). They combine a wealth of musical experience to produce a ceilidh sound which is guaranteed to get you dancing!
Information supplied by Frank McLaughlin.
| Based in: | Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
| Style: | Scottish Country, Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | 2 fiddles, piano, bass, drum, and sometimes pipes. |
| Recordings: | Gie Us Tullochgorum, Cabbage Records 1986 various bootleg recordings floating around cassette |
| Contact: | Barbara McOwen 146 Washington St Arlington. Mass. USA 02174 Tel: (USA) 781-648-3955 email: bmcowen@world.std.com |
Formed in 1980, Tullochgorum emphasizes the fiddle sound with the traditional upbeat and strict tempo style of the mid-20th-century Scottish and Canadian accordion bands. Three of the band's five members are certificated RSCDS teachers and have a strong affinity and history of playing for dancing. The band members like to explore the boundaries of fanciful tunes, tempos and dynamics with balancing of thought-out arrangements and improvisation. Currently playing with the band are: Barbara McOwen and Anne Hooper, fiddles; Marianne Taylor, piano; Robert McOwen, bass; Paul Henle, drums; Lezlie Webster, pipes.
Information supplied by Barbara McOwen (bmcowen@world.std.com).
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