The Sassenachs Ceilidh Band
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Description
We are a funky, London-based band which mixes traditional Scottish music and more modern grooves, appealing to audiences of all ages and ability.
Christie
• Sept. 7, 2019What a wonderful band! Fantastic atmosphere, great calling and couldn't have been better organised. Couldn't have been better!
Shona
• July 19, 2019I was lucky enough to see Laurie and his band do a ceilidh for a wedding I organised recently and my goodness was it good. They had everyone up and enjoying themselves, great fun and so lovely and easy to deal with!
Harry
• July 19, 2019The Sassenachs played at our wedding - they were amazing! Laurie is a top guy who controls the room superbly and caters for all standards. Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone.
Liz Mucha
• July 13, 2019Thank you so much for helping make the evening an absolutely roaring success! Everyone was so complimentary about the band and we, as I’m sure you could tell, loved every minute of it. We will definitely recommend you to anyone looking for a ceilidh band!
Charlotte
• July 6, 2019The Sassenachs were absolutely amazing. Such awesome energy. So much fun. Laurie was immensely supportive throughout our wedding prep and on the day. Could not recommend more highly!
David Grant
• May 31, 2019The band were great at getting everyone dancing and provided excellent instruction on the dances. Tremendous fun.
FAQs
Please, describe your act or business in on sentence:
A wedding or function band
What are the highlights of your career?
Playing the ceilidh club in Camden frequently. Such a good group of people!
What is your competitive advantage (special features)?
Excellent explanations and demos of every dance, tailored to the exact needs of the guests.
What kind of events do you usually serve?
Weddings, Parties, Charity events, corporate events
Who are your previous clients?
All sorts. Wedding couples, corporates, charities etc
How can event planners pay for your services?
Bank payment ideally
How long do you play for?
2-2.5hrs
Do you have your own PA and lighting?
Yes
Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment?
Yes
How much space do you require?
We require enough space for the dancers and that depends on the number of guests. Almost all venues are appropriate however
My favourite tune is not on your list. Will you be able to play it?
We can certainly discuss specific dance requests.
How many breaks do you take? How long are they?
As appropriate for the guests
What style of music do you offer?
Scottish / country dancing
Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?
Yes
Do you do open-air acts?
Yes
Set List/Services
Ceilidh band
Covers band options
DJ package options
Wedding musician options
Wedding ceremony & speech sound options