Ceilidh Band 9

Ceilidh Band 9

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This ceilidh band have been performing at functions and events for over 6 years, They have played in venues all over the UK including The Carlton Hotel, The Sheraton Hotel, Gleneagles, Culzean Castle, Chester City Halls, Edinburgh Exhibition and Conference Centre, Edinburgh Castle & Stirling Castle to name but a few. As a band, or as solo performers, members of the band have also had the pleasure of performing at festivals throughout Europe and indeed the rest of world including China, Cyprus, Spain, Russia & Ireland. They also perform regularly at festivals throughout the UK including The Isle of Mull Music Festival. This ceilidh band had the pleasure of performing at both the "Ceilidh 5" and "Ceilidh 6" at the Henry Wood Halls in Glasgow, which was featured on Tartan TV.

The band consists of Ian Shepherd on accordion. Alan Crookston on piano/keyboards and Alan Irvine on drums. The addition of a fiddle and/or 2nd accordion can be provided upon request. The bands set consists of all the popular Scottish / ceilidh dances e.g The Gay Gordons, The Dashing White Sergeant, Virginia Reel, St. Bernard's Waltz, Strip the Willow and so on. With a member of the band "Calling" the dances, there's no need to be an expert before you take to the floor. A disco can also be supplied if you wish.

Their fee for 2008, which includes public liability insurance, all electrical equipment passing PAT, travel costs to Edinburgh, arrangement fee and relevant VAT, is £525.00. This fee is based on a maximum 4 hour period, finishing by 12 midnight. (Add £100 for disco section (5 hours))

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