Hire Irish band in Kent

Blag play a variety of Celtic and World music, from Irish Ballads and Scottish Jigs to Flamenco and Gypsy Jazz. They perform regularly in Britain and in festivals throughout Europe. All the musicians in the group are professionals that have trained at music college, made records and have performed on both T.V. and radio, including being featured in 'Loose Ends' on Radio 4. Michael Pinsky started playing the fiddle at six. He has played in folk groups in Scotland from the age of 11 who’s members have become players in leading Scottish bands such a ‘Capercaille’ and ‘Shoogleniffty’ and with leading jazz players such a Courtney Pine in the ‘Grand Union Orchestra’. His ability to play both folk and jazz creates a unique fiddle style. David Morgan played acoustic guitar with ‘Golage’, in Brighton, which later formed ‘Stomp’ an extremely successful percussion, performance group that have toured the world, playing on Broadway in New York and th...

London ceilidh band The Spring Heeled Jacks is an exciting five-piece band delivering healthy doses of energising dance tunes from England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and beyond. Drawn from a number of experienced dance musicians and callers, The Spring Heeled Jacks are guaranteed to make your event a memorable one. From foot-stomping jigs to elegant waltzes, their repertoire draws on both traditional tunes and their own compositions, with a style and rhythm which is irresistibly danceable. Whether you're looking for a traditional Scottish wedding ceilidh, a fun birthday party English barn dance or even a Welsh twmpath for your community fundraisers, the Spring Heeled Jacks would love to hear from you. We are a London ceilidh band but are happy to travel.

We perform mainly traditional music plus anything else that takes our fancy. That might be anything from Lily the Pink and My Old Man’s a Dustman to the themes from Captain Pugwash or Blackadder and maybe even Blueberry Hill or the Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square. We set out to entertain you and we love it when people get up and dance. We play at lots of Ceilidhs for Weddings and significant birthday events. We are based in Newick and play many local events and sessions throughout Sussex with occasional ventures to Kent, Surrey and the nearer bits of London Price for the full team with caller is £650 which includes for a full PA and local area travelling. We have an eclectic background so musical adventures are always on the cards

SHENANIGAN – CELTIC & PARTY MUSIC – SCOTTISH & IRISH - SPECIALIZING IN – CEILIDH – TRADITIONAL SONGS & TUNES Shenanigan are a Sussex based traditional folk party band, known for warm & friendly live stage shows. We cover Irish or Scottish songs as well as instrumental jigs and reels. If you would like a Barn Dance/Ceilidh at your function we can provide this complete with Caller & Musicians. The Band play traditional as well as modern instruments for a selection of fast & slow Country Dances. The full line up is a sextet but we also play as duos or trios if this line up suits the event. £10,000,000 Public Liability Insurance

Stunning instrumental versions of songs and melodies / tunes to backing tracks - Overall sound is ... “like having a band, just without the vocalist / lyrics!” ... Folk, Irish, Scottish, ‘Celtic’, Folk, Country, Contemporary, Rock, Rock n Roll, Pop, something for everyone... … 5 string Fiddle (Violin), Flute, Whistle REVIEWS: For previous reviews from another online site (not allowed to provide link) see end of this section, click 'show more' Experienced multi-instrumentalist and tutor with an MA and BA (Music). Previous performances in all sorts of venues from swanky Golf Clubs to 5* Hotels. 'Self-contained' - Professional quality BOSE PA and related equipment. Excellent sound. Ideal for all sorts of events: Birthday parties in private residences to Weddings in 5* Hotels, to Care Homes ... daytime or evening Company Events / functions, Wedding Ceremony, Drinks Reception, Wedding Breakfast, Birthday Parties - Also: Engageme...

This trio of likeminded musicians formed in early 2017, and have already made their mark with their upcoming group. Coming from projects of their own (TEYR, Crossharbour, Céilí Max), Tad Sargent (GUITAR, BOUZOUKI, BODHRAN, VOCALS), James Gavin (FIDDLE, GUITAR) and Dominic Henderson (UILLEANN PIPES, WHISTLES, VOCALS) blend their intrigue with new sounds with the old styles of the music they grew up with. Born in London, Tad, James and Dominic having grown up playing on the session circuit as accomplished musicians in their own right, and also having taught extensively in their fields, now turn their heads towards hitting stages at events around the country with a new, exciting, and vibrant sound. Their music has been described as "Ear Candy For The Gods" by Bill Barclay (Director Music at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, and Guardian Columnist). Between them, the lads have played at venues ranging from the Royal Albert Hall, The Union Chap...

WE ARE CÉILÍ MAX London based Ceílí Max is a group of the most talented and vibrant young musicians from the London area and is available to play Irish and Scottish traditional music for any event, from céilídh dancing and private events, to corporate functions. If you are hosting an event of any kind and are looking for a dynamic and lively musical element then Céilí Max is perfect for you! Ask us about our Bhangra Ceilidh option! “A céilídh band in London that features All Ireland Champions, Globe Theatre musicians, with a total of 12 studio albums (each of critical acclaim) collectively. You would struggle to find a ceilidh band anywhere (let alone London!) with such a lineup!”

A traditional Irish folk music band consisting of Fiddle, Flute, Bodhran and Acoustic guitar with vocal harmonies. We like to put on a professional show.

Absolute are a party band who love what they do. This band love's a good party and thrive on a great audience and make sure their music creates the mood for a great occasion. Available from a 5 to 7 piece line up, the band can tailor sets for your event whether you like rock, pop or funk or fancy an Irish folky theme for a good ‘ole Jig. From The Police to Bruno Mars to Maroon 5 to Stevie wonder to Justin Timberlake to The Killers to to Duran Duran, there’s something there for everyone. The band is fully self sufficient providing your wedding with a quality state of the art P.A system and professional lighting rig to cater for up to 200 people. The band can also out source staging, dance floors and PA systems to suite much bigger gatherings. Mixed party music can be played before between and after the live sets. Set times consist of 2 x 1 hours or 3 x 40 minutes with an extra 30 minutes or 1 hour set available at an additional fee. Th...

The Whistler and Piper are Tad Sargent and Dominic Henderson who have formed a new duo to showcase the traditional Irish music that they have grown up playing and spent their career refining. Capturing the ancient and haunting sounds of the uilleann pipes and tin whistle, Tad and Dominic can emulate many of their influences such as Liam O’Flynn, Clannad, The Chieftains and Enya, to provide any event with the echoes of Celtic lullabies, Irish airs and graceful tunes. Tad and Dominic have frequently travelled globally playing for various artists, theatre troops, as well as working together on projects and individually as session musicians.

A lively ceilidh band with caller playing Irish traditional dance tunes to expertly called dances. Suitable for all levels we offer a great evenings dancing. We offer a PA and can do special requests. Line up is violin, flute/whistle, guitar and caller.

A lively folk/gypsy/ceilidh band with tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, America and England. We are available for performing concerts, barn dances (or ceilidhs) at pubs, festivals, weddings, birthdays, BBQ's or any other party! We perform a range of music (both songs and tunes) from a broad repertoire and era from traditional folk to 70's and 80's rock! We can cater for Scottish 'flavoured' Ceilidhs, although for most Barn Dance/ Ceilidhs we would keep it mixed to allow dancers of all experience levels to enjoy themselves. Our aim is to 'entertain, not educate', it should be fun after all! Booking us for your wedding? Here is some more info! Your wedding day is important to you, and it’s important to know that everything is in hand. We have a few different wedding services that we can offer, but we are also flexible – so if you want to combine parts, or mix and match or have a different idea, do talk to us! Ceremony...

Based in Guildford, Cheesecake are a fantastic party band working mostly around Surrey, London and the South of England. They provide a total entertainment solution for corporate or private events. Fun, music and mayhem. Party classics, rocking tunes, all carried off with humour and energy by an experienced, highly capable and totally cool live band. Extensive, flexible range of great dance music and classic show-stoppers, interspersed with generous helpings of cheese, both vintage and modern. With the addition of our optional fiddle player we can also play traditional jigs and reels and a whole range of Irish songs, as well as our mainstream party set.

The Roller trio play an energetic and fun set of covers, playing songs to appeal to all generations, from 60's through to 2005. When booked as a 4 piece with fiddle player a number of classic Irish numbers are added into the mix. Roller are in constant demand for weddings and are the reccomended band for a number of wedding venues (Bury Court Barn to name one). They headlined Kempton racecourse's Irish Day. They also played St Patrick's day at Harper Adams Uni. The band members have also played at venues such as the Albert Hall, Brixton Academy and Sandown Racecourse to name a few...

Kilcannon Irish Band is a high-energy group of experienced and talented musicians. The band plays a mixture of contemporary and traditional Irish music in a unique and lively style. Band members are based in Hampshire but will travel for any type of event if financially viable. Kilcannon can perform as a duo, trio or four-piece as required. All band members have experience of many types of events and venues ranging from pubs and small family parties to international festivals and TV/Radio appearances. The Kilcannon repertoire is generally traditional Irish songs and tunes played by the likes of the Dubliners, Fureys and Clancy Brothers, as well as more contemporary songs from the likes of the Pogues, Steve Earle, the Saw Doctors and Goats Don’t Shave. Kilcannon also has the ability to provide dance music and calling for Ceilidh events and weddings. Kilcannon provide all (fully PAT certified) sound equipment, plus lighting if required, and the...

THE CEILIDH TRIO ...... Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio includes some of the most experienced folk musicians and the best dance callers in the South West. Look forward to punchy jigs and reels from accordion or guitar and fiddle and a dance caller who gets everyone involved and makes sure that it’s a great fun event. The band has an excellent repertoire of Scottish, Irish and English dances and tunes and can tailor the style to suit your requirements. ...... THE IRISH DUO OR TRIO ...... Led by virtuoso fiddle player Mike Evans, Black Velvet Band Irish Duo or Trio gives you “The Craic” and some! All the well-known Irish songs that everyone knows and loves are included in the performance, along with upbeat Irish jigs and reels that will fill the dance-floor in no time, combined with plenty of the blarney to keep everyone amused. ....... THE HOEDOWN TRIO ...... The Black Velvet Band Hoedown Trio presents a great mix of Nashville-style American R...

We're a great fun band playing Irish and Scottish music with amusing little stories to compliment the tunes. A night with us will have you smiling and dancing and singing along. Think of The Dubliners and you'll be close to our sound and music. We play weddings, parties, wakes, festivals and ceilidh events as well as your local pub. Featuring fiddle, banjo, guitar and bodhran we all sing. We can arrange a caller for a Ceilidh if needed. Songs include Whiskey in the Jar, Wild Rover, Dirty Old Town, The Black Velvet Band and The Seven Drunken Nights among many others. In addition we add songs from Scotland and the USA if you would like a wider mix, including songs by Johnny Cash and Andy Stewart. Jigs reels and hornpipes include King of the Faries, the Masons Apron, Drowsy Maggie, Marie's Wedding and Scotland the Brave. We have two albums out at the moment, both available on I tunes and Spotify, and we have played widely across the west count...

Scatter the Mud are an exciting new Irish Band from North West England. They feature award winning, professional musicians Bev Whelan, Ben Farmer and Paul Beevers, playing a variety of contemporary and traditional tunes and songs ideal for any event. All members have a background in the traditional music and songs of Ireland. They include two callers in Ben and Bev, if a ceili dance (Irish version of ceilidh) is what you're after and have a wide variety of dances from Ireland, Scotland, England and beyond and they can also an Irish step dancer if required. PA, Lighting and Insurance are included as standard for no extra fee.