We are a ceilidh band based in Leeds, Yorkshire who play an exciting and wide range of folk music from across the British Isles, Ireland and America and provide everything you need to ensure that your social event, fundraiser or celebration is relaxed and enjoyable for all. We are all very experienced musicians who love playing together. We provide all the P.A. equipment and a caller to explain all the dances and we are happy to work with organisers to ensure that your event is tailored for you. Our dances are suitable for all ages and levels of experience.
Great time had by all. Will definitely be booking again. No hesitation in recommending them.
Thanks again
Unfortunately due to coved we had to cancel our birthday event. Both the band and yourselves are aware and we’re very supportive and understanding why we had to make the difficult decision to cancel
Fantastic band, played brilliantly and managed to wrangle nearly 150 people into doing the dances (we weren’t always doing it correctly- but had a go!) fantastic night and can’t thank them enough! Xx
I can't thank capstick enough for making my husbands surprise party the success it was. They were fun and timed the times between dances just right and the music was great.
Absolutely incredible, the band helped us have our dream wedding, and even got the grumpiest of our guests up and dancing. Several people have said to us since that (apart from the ceremony) the ceilidh was their favourite part of the day! Thank you so much for your amazing show!
Absolutely superb. They played at my wedding and everyone loved them. It was so much fun. Hilary was also incredibly accommodating and flexible in all organisation. BRILLIANT!
I hired the Capstick Ceilidh Band to perform at my wedding reception and I could not be happier with their professionalism or their performance. They are excellent musicians, they kept the dance floor full and they managed to teach a lot of people some ceilidh dances that had never been to ceilidh before. I could not recommend them more.
"The band were excellent and our guests had a great time.
The band were warm and friendly and explained the steps really well, which was a massive help seeing as though most of the guests had never been to a ceilidh before.
I would happily recommend them."
Great band, really friendly and accommodating of our needs, everyone had a great time, making it really memorable, would recommend for a birthday party!
"They were lovely people and everyone there enjoyed their music.
It was a Country Fair and due to their effort we had people dancing on the grass with straw bales around to sit on, ( we did have some chairs also ) a beer tent and prosecco stall nearby, food on sale.
Happy people !
Job well done.
Thank you.
We would certainly book them again for another event.
Tricia Wilson"
A fine bunch of musicians who were basic to a fun time on te floor. Recommended.
"Thanks so much to Capstick for an amazing night at the University of Bradford! We held a great night of fun and entertainment and couldn't have done it without this great band. Very accommodating from the very beginning during booking and in the lead up to the event to help create one of the best events the Uni has held in a long time. They were very friendly and a lovely group of people and incredibly talented! As a group of students with little idea of a ceilidh they guided us through the dances and the room was full of laughter and a night not to be forgotten for quite some time.
I would highly recommend Capstick ceilidh band not only for their great price but their talent which created a memorable St. Patrick's night for the Bradford Uni students!"
We are a ceilidh band based in Leeds. We can provide everything you needs including a band, P.A and caller to ensure your event is a huge success.
We have played for a number of people in the Yorkshire area although firm favourite is our annual Burns Night ceilidh in aid of St George's Crypt, a charity for the homeless.
We provide entertainment which is suitable for everybody. We cater for all ages and levels of experience, including complete beginners. Therefore a ceilidh (or band dance) is particularly well suited to community events and weddings.
We provide a full night's entertainment for weddings, celebrations, fundraisers, community events, group socials and everything in between!
We take 10% deposit up front and are happy to accept the balance on the day of the event. We accept BACS, cheques or cash.
A normal event is an hours playing followed by a 30 - 45 minute break and then a further hour. However, we are happy to tailor what we do to suit the organiser.
We provide all our own P.A. equipment. All we need is a power supply in the vicinity of where we are playing.
We have Public Liability Insurance. All our current equipment is less than 12 months old so does not need PAT testing.
There are five of us in the band so we can operate in a fairly small space.
If you give us advance notice, we are happy to add any particular favourite ceilidh tune to our repertoire.
We need an hour to set up and we usually ask for a 30 minute break in the middle, which usually coincides with the buffet at most events. However, if you would prefer we are happy to play continuously for up to 2 hours.
Popular Dances
We are happy to work with organisers to include your favourite dances but here are a selection of popular dance sets which we regularly include in our ceilidhs. All the dances are carefully explained by our caller and are great fun for everybody to join in. We mix up the dances so that there is something for everybody. When booking the band please let us know any special requests.
Blaydon Races
Bridge of Athlone
Circassion Circle
Circle Waltz
Coming Round the Mountain
Cumberland Square Eight
Dashing White Sargeant
Eight-some Reel
Foula Reel
Galopede
Gay Gordons
Lucky 7
Saint Bernard's Waltz
Strip the Willow
Virginia Reel
Winster Gallop