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Hire Folk Band in Derby

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Best Folk Bands in Derby

Looking for the best Folk Band for hire in Derby to add some foot-stomping rhythm to your event? We’ve carefully selected 3 incredible folk bands right here in Derby, ready to bring their unique sound to your special occasion. Whether you're after traditional Irish jigs, lively Ceilidh music, or soulful acoustic tunes, our top-rated acts are sure to create an unforgettable atmosphere. Dive in and find your perfect folk band today!

  • Every folk band on this list has been meticulously vetted by our team, ensuring exceptional musical talent, professional conduct, and a proven track record of fantastic performances.
  • The average hire price for a folk band in Derby is £1046 per event, with the final cost varying based on the band's line-up, performance duration, and any specific requests.
  • Our Derby-based folk bands have collectively performed at 25 events, gathering 11 verified reviews with an outstanding average rating of 5.00* out of 5*.

Exciting Klezmer Band Playing Both Traditional & Original Repertoire
5.0(5 reviews)

Exciting Klezmer Band Playing Both Traditional & Original Repertoire

Audiences will experience an outstanding, and inspiring concert from some of the UK’s leading Klezmer musicians!

from £1,100 / event
Dancing Feet Perfoming Folk Style Background Music
5.0(6 reviews)
• 30 bookings

Dancing Feet Perfoming Folk Style Background Music

Two multi-instrumentalists offering a dynamic and varied performance of Scottish and Irish folk music and song, with a few extras thrown in!

from £510 / event
'Blag's' Feisty Mix of Groovesome Irish Folk Rock & World Music
'Blag's' Feisty Mix of Groovesome Irish Folk Rock & World Music
'Blag's' Feisty Mix of Groovesome Irish Folk Rock & World Music

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'Blag's' Feisty Mix of Groovesome Irish Folk Rock & World Music

5.0(44 reviews)
• 115 bookings

We play a huge range of Celtic music from traditional jigs and reels, to contemporary Irish folk and rock, such as songs by Van Morrison, Ed Sheeran, Eagle-Eyed Cherry, Orthodox Celts, Paul Weller, The Pogues, The Waterboys, Thin Lizzy, and many others. We also play an eclectic mix of music from around the world, including gypsy and Latin jazz. We have performed on both TV and radio, including being featured in 'Loose Ends' on Radio 4.

About supplier

Our group has over 25 years of experience performing in the the UK and at festivals internationally. Our aim is to get everyone dancing and hope everyone at your event has an amazing time. Our whole group loves performing together and our energy really shows on stage!

from £880 / event

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Reviews for Best Folk Bands in Derby

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Jacqueline Brett19 Oct 2021
Honestly - look no further, these are they guys you are looking for. I booked Blag to play in the local village hall for my birthday party. They were excellent musicians and lovely guys - polite, friendly and very professional. Their repertoire included many genres of music and they were able to adapt the music on the night to suit the room. The first set was an eclectic mix of music - all brilliantly played. The ceilidh in the second set was really fun, with Michael (very patiently) teaching us the moves. Everyone has been commenting on how fantastic they were ever since the party. I can't recommend them highly enough. Thank you for a really wonderful and memorable evening.
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Gabriela Miron19 Jan 2020
A fantastic band with so much patience! We ended up having a couple adjustments to the schedule we were going to follow, plus an unexpected delay to the actual start of the music playing, but Spill the Whiskey were really good at going with the flow. They managed to get almost all the guests off their chairs -- the only ones who didn't get up were those who couldn't, and made dancing fun for everyone involved. We had actual people who knew how to dance, people who had no clue, and people who shouldn't be allowed on a dancefloor (me) but somehow the band played songs that worked for all of us and the amount of fun we had just cannot be put into words. Also, they ended their set beautifully, giving us a chance to go round all our guests and exchange a few words and a hug, which meant the world to me. Fantastic band, I very much recommend them!
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Richard Jackson13 Jun 2019
What an amazing time we had dancing to the Stomping Boondocks. They guys were great from start to finish and made sure the party will be one everyone remembers. Communication from start to finish was excellent and I highly recommend these guys should you want to get your guests up on the floor.
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lady sarah Hemphill18 Mar 2019
David & the band were a great success. Thank you for organizing things. They gave the party huge atmosphere & everyone commented on them. They were charming, polite, & played almost non-stop after a particularly busy wend. I will certainly recommend them........... xx
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Dee4 Nov 2018
The Shenanigans provided the entertainment for my dad’s 88th birthday party. I can’t recommend them highly enough... absolutely fantastic. They made the room come alive created a great atmosphere ... played and sang lots of traditional Irish folk songs but also engaged the audience with stories and background to some of the songs. Definitely would book them again.
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Penny France5 Oct 2018
"Ben and the rest of the band were absolutely brilliant- from the pre event communication, where Ben was more than happy to answer my queries and make the evening meet my needs, to the actual night where the band were punctual and delivered on all they had promised- really excellent ceiligh playing with a fresh twist and an element of fun! They made my party an absolute blast- everyone, all ages were up and dancing and the room was full of laughter and smiles! I have received a huge amount of compliments about the quality of the band and atmosphere created from my guests. I couldn’t recommend Price of my Pig more highly - I can guarantee they will give any event value for money - and if you are looking for the DJ option to extend your event Definitely go off that too. Thank you so much Ben and the rest of the band. Penny"

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