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Da Hooley, Edinburgh
Hugh Ferguson and Dalriada Scottish Country Dance Band
Dancin' Digits Ceilidh Band, Northern Ireland � County Antrim
The Danelaw Band, North-East England
Danse McCabre, Aberdeen
Dark Island, Aberdeen
Darloch, Central Scotland near Stirling
David Cunningham Junior, Fife
David Hall and his Band, London
*Reeling*
*Disco*
David Morison, Tayside
David Oswald
Ballroom, Sequence, Latin American
David Sturgeon and the Waverley SCD Band, Edinburgh
Deoch 'n' Dorus Ceilidh Band, Glasgow
The Dervaig SCD Band, Auckland
Colin Dewar Scottish Dance Band, Stirling, Central Scotland
*Weddings*
*Old Tyme*
The Dollarfield band, Central Scotland
Donald Macleod Scottish dance band, Drymen, by Loch Lomond
Don Bartlett, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Drummond Cook, Forres, Moray (NE Scotland)
Drumnadrochit, Atlanta, GA, USA
| Based in: | Edinburgh |
| Style: | Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | caller, accordionist, 2 fiddlers and guitarist |
| Recordings: | none |
| Contact: | Email: info@ceilidhdanceband.scot Web: ceilidhdanceband.scot |
Da Hooley ceilidh band can inject a sense of energy and fun into any occasion. We are a mix of fiddles, accordion and guitar, coupled with calling and occasional percussion. The band is known for our lively energetic style, and has been getting ceilidh crowds onto their feet since 1995.
We're available to play for any type of event, from the smallest family party, to fundraising ceilidhs, large corporate events, wedding ceilidhs, birthday ceilidhs, graduation ceilidhs, and any other event you would like to celebrate. No matter what you're planning, we'll have people up on their feet, enjoying the craic.
We look forward to seeing you on the dance floor!
Information supplied by Ros Gasson.
| Based in: | Bristol and the South West of England |
| Style: | SCD and Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | 3-6 piece with base group of accordion, piano and fiddle.
Augmented if required by 2nd fiddle, double bass and acoustic guitar. |
| Recordings: | Reflections of Dalriada Others in preparation |
| Contact: | Hugh Ferguson Tel/Fax (+44) (0)1934 852091 Email: handj@dalriadaband.co.uk |
The Dalriada Scottish Country Dance Band was formed in 1973 in the Manchester area, playing extensively throughout the NW of England until Hugh moved to the SW in 1976, where the band has flourished, often augmented by original members. The band plays in an area stretching from Wales to Norfolk, and Yorkshire to Cornwall and the south coast, as well as in many international venues.
Favourite memories of the band include playing on six occasions for HM the Queen and members of the Royal Family.
The band have made 3 extensive tours �down under,� playing for numerous Scottish Country Dance Groups in Australia and New Zealand (both Islands) and played in many other countries, including festivals, concerts and dances in Canada, Slovenia, Hungary, Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands, the Channel Islands and twice in the World Folk Dance Festival in Majorca.
Dalriada plays for, Ceilidhs, Scottish Country Dances, and Weddings (complete with caller), as well as for demonstrations and events. A demonstration team can also be arranged.
Information supplied by Hugh Ferguson.
| Based in: | Northern Ireland � County Antrim |
| Style: | Ceilidh/Weddings |
| Typical line-up: | 3 piece: Fiddle, accordion and drums complete with a dedicated dance caller. |
| Recordings: | https://www.dancindigits.co.uk/our-services/our-repertoire/ |
| Contact: |
Steven Wilson email: steven.wilson@dancindigits.co.uk Tel No: [+44] (0)7850 317252 Web: www.dancindigits.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/dancindigits |
3/4 piece ceilidh band formed in County Antrim but performing all over the North and South of Ireland. Experienced Musicians and Caller. Available for Ceilidhs, Weddings and Events. Visit our facebook page and website for more information with Sound Clips and Videos.
| Based in: | North-East England |
| Style: | Scottish Country/Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | 2 accordions, piano, fiddle and drums |
| Recordings: | Strictly Scottish Vol 1 (1997) Strictly Scottish Vol 2 (1998) (among others) |
| Contact: | Robert Whitehead 2 Bothal Barns Bothal Morpeth NE61 6QL email: info@robertwhitehead.co.uk Tel No: [+44] (0)1670 812389 Fax No: [+44] (0)1670 853896 Web: http://www.robertwhitehead.co.uk/ |
Usually one trip abroad each year at the end of January (Jan 2000 is to Majorca with band personnel, to date, of Robert Whitehead, Ian Thomson - accordions, Tom Lapsley - fiddle, Duncan Burns - drums & Ann Rutherford - piano) Details & booking form from - John Semple Travel, 173 High Street, Dumbarton G82 1NP or Ian Barbour at IC-WYCHWAE@onyxnet.co.uk.
| Based in: | Aberdeen, North-east Scotland, |
| Style: | Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | Fiddle, Whistle/Bodhran, Concertina and Keyboard. Caller included. |
| Recordings: | |
| Contact: | Helen Lynch Tel: (01224) 481268 Email: h.lynch@abdn.ac.uk Website: www.danse-mccabre.co.uk |
Described in �Real Weddings� as a �fantastic all-girl band� with an �excellent Caller�, Danse McCabre has an eclectic lively style, playing a mixture of old favourites and less familiar dances as required. Also provides Scottish music for listening at conference banquets, weddings and other occasions.
Information supplied by Helen Lynch.
| Based in: | Aberdeen, North-east, Scotland, |
| Style: | Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | 2 fiddles, mandolin, whistle, keyboard, guitar. Dance calling included. |
| Recordings: | |
| Contact: | Email: info@darkisland.co.uk Web page: http://www.darkisland.co.uk/ |
The Dark Island Ceilidh Band is available for hire throught Deeside and Aberdeen for public and private ceilidhs. All proceeds from the fee go to local and national charities.
Information supplied by Bill Muir and Jenny Watson.
| Based in: | Central Scotland near Stirling |
| Style: | Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | Normally a 3 piece but have a host of talent in the wings when required. |
| Recordings: | ??? |
| Contact: | Kenny Donaldson (kenny@darloch.co.uk)
tel: 01259 761005 web: http://www.darloch.co.uk/ |
Darloch have played in Stirling Castle, Dubai and many more not quite so exotic.
Information supplied by Kenny Donaldson (kenny@darloch.co.uk).
| Based in: | Fife |
| Style: | Scottish Country/Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | Accordion, keyboard and drums |
| Recordings: | Highlander
Music Scottish Dances Vol 3: HRMCD503 (1996) All Set, Thane Records, CD - TRCD9801 / CASS - TC595 The Silver Thistle Collection, Thane Records, CD - TRCD9804 Heartbeat of Scotland, Thane Records, CD - TRMC9201 |
| Contact: | David Cunningham (davidc@thane.co.uk) |
Young David Cunningham must have been one of the few children who have ever eagerly anticipated school dinner time! However, it was not meals but music that he looked forward to, and from those lunch-break practice sessions with his friends Ian and Graham grew this young but extremely experienced band. David started playing the accordion as soon as he was big enough to hold one, and the band which he formed in his early teens has now been together for fifteen years, during which time they have travelled throughout Britain, Ireland and Europe, and have made many T.V. and radio broadcasts. David now has his own music label, Thane Records.
The band has a website at http://www.thane.co.uk/cun.htm
Description by Highlander music.
Information supplied by David Cunningham (davidc@thane.co.uk).
| Based in: | London, South-east, England, |
| Style: | SCD, Ceilidh, |
| Typical line-up: | Anything from 1 to 5 piece with or without caller. |
| Recordings: | Reel Friends (Book 2) (2000) |
| Contact: | David Hall Tel: +44 (0)20 8390 7829 Email: hallscdb@aol.com Web page: http://www.tdjms.co.uk/~davehallband |
We specialise in music for Scottish Country Dancing but also regularly play for ceilidhs, private functions and corporate entertainment, shows and cabaret. We can provide line-ups, including callers if required, to suit all occasions (and budgets). From the band's debut in Manchester in the mid-80s, we have played round the UK and beyond, from London, our current base, to Mull and Monaco, Builth Wells and Brussels, Szazhalombatta and St Andrews.
I also call and run demonstration teams.
Information supplied by David Hall <hallscdb@aol.com>.
*Reeling*
*Disco*| Based in: | Tayside, Central, Scotland, |
| Style: | Ceilidh, Disco |
| Typical line-up: | One man band - accordion plus MIDI backing including drums
and power bass, can add other band members on request. |
| Recordings: | |
| Contact: | David Morison Milton of Guthrie Friockheim by Arbroath Angus DD11 4SH Scotland Tel: 07740 300 052 Tel (home): 01241 828 255 Email: jaicket@hotmail.com |
I am a one man band basically, and provide all of the backing to my music through midi including drums and power bass. Other band members may be gathered on request. I sometimes feature a guest singer in the band. Her name is Rosemary Newsome and she sings Quick Step Style Songs and is thinking of venturing out into other types. I have also recently branched out into offering Disco style music as well.
Information supplied by David Morison <jaicket@hotmail.com>.
| Based in: | Stirling, Central Scotland |
| Style: | Ceilidh, SCD |
| Typical line-up: | 3-piece: 2 accordions + drums, can add fiddle, piano and bass and provide a caller |
| Recordings: | |
| Contact: | David Oswald 11 Castlehill Loan Kippen Stirling FK8 3DZ Scotland Email: david@ctm-group.co.uk Tel: (01786) 870719 |
The band generally consists of 2 accordions and drums but can be augmented to fiddle, piano and bass (generally in this order) if required. Ceilidh caller is available if required.
The band has made various trips abroad to places such as Portugal, Tunisia, Spain, Ireland and even across the border into England. They have played on two occasions for the Iberian Peninsula Scottish Dance Group in Spain. The band is also popular back home in Scotland and regularly plays for the Falkirk Branch Crieff weekend, Forfar Branch annual Ball and Pitlochry Summer Dancing.
Information supplied by David Oswald.
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Ballroom, Sequence, Latin American| Based in: | Edinburgh, South-east, Scotland, |
| Style: | SCD, Ceilidh, Ballroom, Sequence, Latin American |
| Typical line-up: | 4-piece: 2 accordions, piano & drums, with synthesised fiddle; can add a caller if required |
| Recordings: | capital ceilidh capital ceilidh DANCING (1995) |
| Contact: | David Sturgeon 10 Dalhousie Road Dalkeith Midlothian EH22 3AS Scotland Tel: [+44] (0)131 663 1059 |
Information supplied by David Sturgeon <davidsturgeon35@hotmail.com>.
| Based in: | Glasgow, Central Scotland, |
| Style: | Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | Accordion with MIDI Bass, Fiddle, Drums (with optional Pipes, Guitar and Singer). |
| Recordings: | Debut Album "Deoch 'n' Dorus" Released Summer 2005. |
| Contact: | Stuart Cameron
Email: info@deochndorus.com Web: www.deochndorus.com Facebook Tel: 07867 921 974 (mobile) |
Deoch n Dorus are one of Scotland's top ceilidh bands. They won the "Scottish Dance Band of the Year 2012" award at the MG Alba Trad Music Awards that were held in Fort William on Saturday 8th December 2012.
We will travel anywhere and call all dances if required. Disco packages are also available.
| Based in: | Auckland, New Zealand, |
| Style: | SCD |
| Typical line-up: | 2 fiddles, piano, bass and drums |
| Recordings: | |
| Contact: | Andy Nicol Email: andy.nicol@kiwiplan.co.nz Web: www.dervaig-scd-band.com |
The Dervaig SCD Band consists of four musicians who are passionate about SCD music. All are also active dancers and have a great feel and understanding about how the music should be best played to give dancers an enjoyable and rewarding dancing experience. The band is keen to retain the strengths of traditional dance music as well as adding interesting variety with contemporary compositions. The band is committed to and focused on the "RSCDS" style of Scottish Country Dancing and looks forward to providing live music for you at your dances, balls and weekend schools.
Information supplied by Andy Nicol.
*Wedding*
*Old Tyme*| Based in: | Central Scotland |
| Style: | Ceilidh / SCD / wedding / old time etc |
| Typical line-up: | 2 fiddles, piano & drums |
| Recordings: | Let's have a Ceilidh |
| Contact: | Fiona Mobile: 07525 745690 Email: fiddleyfi@hotmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Dollarfield-Ceilidh-Band-122032627823304/ |
Experienced 4 piece ceilidh band with optional disco available for weddings, ceilidhs, parties, concerts etc. Playing all over the country and in Europe. Please give us a call to check availability and discuss your requirements.
Information supplied by Fiona Cook.
| Based in: | Drymen, by Loch Lomond, Western, Scotland, |
| Style: | SCD, Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | 2-piece to 6-piece |
| Recordings: | The Top of Ben Lomond (Sheilburn Associates) |
| Contact: | Donald Macleod 2 Endrick Way Croftamie Drymen By Glasgow G63 ODH Scotland Tel: 01360 660 483 Mobile: 07977 579839 Email: struiedml@hotmail.co.uk |
Dance band to suit all events from ceilidhs, country dances, weddings. We can call dances and a caller could be added if wanted. The band has been recording for the BBC for almost 10 years and we have done 6 brodcasts in that time.
Information supplied by Donald Macleod.
| Based in: | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Style: | Scottish Country |
| Typical line-up: | accordion + electronic accompaniment (ie solo) |
| Recordings: | ??? |
| Contact: | ??? |
Information supplied by Chris Collin (collin@mondenet.com).
| Based in: | Atlanta, GA, USA |
| Style: | Scottish Country |
| Typical line-up: | Andrew Smith: piano, Ginger Richardson: flute,
David Knight: fiddle |
| Recordings: | none |
| Contact: | David Knight (dak@who.net) |
Information supplied by David Knight (dak@who.net).
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