Music

Booking a Scottish Ceilidh Band

A Scottish Ceilidh band is a traditional Scottish band that in old times would come together to play for special events and occasions. Although this is a very traditional type of music Scottish Ceilidh band groups are still very popular in Scotland when people are looking for entertainment for their event that is sure to get the party started. The word ceilidh which is pronounced ‘key-lee’ refers to a gathering of people and this is traditionally where a Scottish ceilidh band would play. Today there are bands that have put their own modern take on the Scottish ceilidh band and these groups offer a mix of modern and traditional ceilidh music that people of all ages will enjoy.

There are dances that people would have traditionally danced when a Scottish ceilidh band played and lots of people will still dance these dances today and will teach their children these dances to keep the traditions alive. A Scottish ceilidh band will have an accordionist, fiddler and a drummer and some modern bands will feature other types of instruments. A ceilidh wedding band can feature any instruments that the band likes and the main aim it to provide great entertainment and to ensure everyone has a wonderful time dancing and celebrating.

Many Scottish couples will book a ceilidh wedding band for their big day and some Scottish ceilidh band groups will also offer a ceilidh disco service so people can have a mix of old and new music at their event or wedding. As well as a ceilidh wedding band being available to play at weddings most will also play at many other types of events. The events that a Scottish ceilidh band can be hired for include corporate events, parties, concerts, festivals, dinner dances, charity events and international balls where the band can help to lead traditional ceilidh dances if required. When people choose to book a ceilidh wedding band they are guaranteed fun, laughter and plenty of great memories.

 

 

Scottish Ceilidh Band from garysutherland.co.uk. For a well established band that have performed together since 2004 and have frequently appeared on radio Scotland, we also cater for weddings! Check us out at Ceilidh Wedding Band.