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Bands listed here are, in alphabetical order:
Gallivanters Ceilidh Band, Perth
galik bred, Aberdeen
The Garleton Ceilidh Band, East Lothian
The Gary Blair Ceilidh Band, Glasgow
Gary Donaldson, Edinburgh
*Old Tyme*
Gary Forrest Ceilidh Band, Jedburgh
George Meikle and the Lothian Dance Band, Dumfries, Southern Scotland
Get Reel Ceilidh Band, Aberdeen, NE Scotland
The Ghillie Dubhs, Dundee, Perth, St Andrews, Central Scotland
Glamaig Ceilidh Band, Portree
Gled Tae Be Glaikit,
Nicol McLaren and the Glencraig Scottish Country Dance Band
Blairgowrie, Perthshire
The Glenhoulachan Midge Club Ceilidh Band, West Dunbartonshire
Gordon Shand, Fife
Gowrie, Perth, Dundee area
*Old Tyme*
Graeme Mitchell Scottish Dance and Ceilidh band, Huntly
*Modern music*
Graeme Munro, Edinburgh
Graham Geddes, Aberdeen
Grant Crawford & The Kilbryde Scottish Dance Band, Penicuik, Midlothian
Green Ginger, London
| Based in: | Perth |
| Style: | Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | Five piece: accordion, guitar, fiddle, mandolin and bass |
| Recordings: | Once upon a ceilidh |
| Contact: | Email: theband@theGallivanters.com Tel: 01738 783585, Mobile 07970034697 Web: http://www.thegallivanters.com/ |
We play a variety of Scottish and Irish music to accomapny dancing, all the standard stuff as well as singing a range of songs from trad Scottish, through the Beatles and Country to Buddy Holly. We demonstrate the dances so that everyone can join in.
Information supplied by Brian Cowing (brian.cowing@lineone.net).
| Based in: | Aberdeen, North-east, Scotland, |
| Style: | Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | Alan - accordian,
Fiona - accordian, flute,
Jen - fiddle,
Ian - guitars elec. and accoustic,
John - bass guitar,
Grant - drums, pipes,
Pauline and/or Val - callers |
| Recordings: | |
| Contact: | galik bred
Email: galikbred@hotmail.com Web page: http://www.galikbred.freeserve.co.uk/ |
We are the current holders of the very prestigious title (!!) World Ceilidh Band Champions - Isle of Bute Folk Festival and have already played a gig from that at Celtic Connections in Glasgow. We are based in the aberdeen area, however have been known to travel to Suffolk, England for weddings. We are also purely ceilidh, and in the throes of recording a CD.
Information supplied by Pauline L. Robbie <g-robbie@tinyworld.co.uk>.
| Based in: | East Lothian |
| Style: | Ceilidh/Scottish Country |
| Typical line-up: | 4-piece: 1st
accordion Robin Hamilton, 2nd Accordion Adam Young, Piano Joanna
Cockburn, and drums Graham Crichton
|
| Recordings: | None at present |
| Contact: | A.W.Young
(morino_v@hotmail.com)
(also adam.youngjnr@virgin.net) A.W. Young 5 Lydgait Gardens Haddington East Lothian EH1 3DB Tel:[44](0)1620 824933 Web: http://GarletonCeilidhBand.Playing.at/ |
A band which has a modern sound with a wide variety of music. Toured France on two occasions.
The band is busy at the moment playing for ceilidhs, weddings and other gigs from near and far. The band is willing to travel, and has a wide repertoire, so that from any level of dancing, anywhere, a great night will be had by all. The band is also available to play at accordion clubs throughout the country.
Information supplied by A.W.Young (A.W.Young@hw.ac.uk).
| Based in: | Glasgow |
| Style: | Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | ??? |
| Recordings: | Missing Time: featuring the Gary Blair Ceilidh band with guests
Donald Shaw (Capercaillie), Alan Kitchen (piano/keyboards), Alistair
McCulloch (Fiddle), and Dave Cowan (Bass). Full steam ahead featuring Gary Blair (Solo) |
| Contact: | Gary Blair (GARYBLAIR@compuserve.com) 146 Sandy Road Renfrew PA4 OBX |
The Gary Blair Ceilidh Band play for Ceilidhs, Weddings, Parties etc. They have two UK accordion champions in the band and are the regular band on the ''Ferry'' in Glasgow. They have a web page at http://accordions.com/garyblair/ or http://come.to/garyblair/.
Information supplied by Gary Blair (GARYBLAIR@compuserve.com).
| Based in: | Edinburgh |
| Style: | Scottish Country, Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | 3 or 4-piece, can include caller |
| Recordings: | |
| Contact: | Gary Donaldson 22 House O' Hill Avenue Edinburgh EH4 5DL Tel: (0131) 343 3094 Mobile: 07803902957 Email: garydonaldson@blueyonder.co.uk |
Information supplied by Gary Donaldson.
*Old Tyme*| Based in: | Jedburgh, Borders, Scotland, |
| Style: | Ceilidh, Old Tyme |
| Typical line-up: | 3-4 piece. Gary Forrest lead Accordion. Robin Hamilton -
Keyboard.Donald Graham Drums & a Second box player on request |
| Recordings: | Alive & Jiggin' () |
| Contact: | Gary Forrest 8 Priors Meadow Jedburgh TD8 6GH Scotland Tel: 01835 863108 Tel (mobile): 07760 450749 Email: sheila@forrest3416.freeserve.co.uk |
Information supplied by Gary Forrest <sheila@forrest3416.freeserve.co.uk>.
| Based in: | Dumfries |
| Style: | Scottish Country |
| Typical line-up: | 3 or 4-piece - accordion, fiddle, piano and drums |
| Recordings: | More than a dozen... |
| Contact: | George Meikle tel: [+44] (0)7710 471832 email: george.meikle@btinternet.com |
"They play tunes I never hear anywhere else."
- Two quotes overheard after a recent dance at which they played.
Information supplied by George Meikle.
| Based in: | Aberdeen, North-east Scotland, |
| Style: | Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | 4-piece band (3 girls and 1 bloke) with a Fiddle, Whistles, Mandola and Keyboard |
| Recordings: | |
| Contact: | John Kearns Tel: 01330 833638 Email: get_reel@btinternet.com |
Based in the NE of Scotland, we are a 4-piece band (3 girls and 1 bloke) with a Fiddle, Whistles, Mandola and Keyboard line-up; we also feature Tenor banjo, Bodhran and 'Cello by way of varying the arrangements and sound.
We don't have any CDs though we do have some basic quality tapes so people can hear the sound if they wish.
Get Reel offers 'Customised Ceilidhs for All Occasions' - we usually try to work with clients to meet their individual requirements. We can either provide a majority of simple dances (with repeats!) for beginners or lots of variety for the older hands We can either do our own calling or are equally happy to work with an outside caller. We are also happy to mix in listening sets / songs in order to take the pressure off the feet. We have a modular PA which fits all types of likely ceilidh venue.
Information supplied by John Kearns <get_reel@btinternet.com>.
| Based in: | Dundee, Perth, St Andrews |
| Style: | Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | 3-4-piece: Fiddles, keyboard and drums. |
| Recordings: | |
| Contact: | Email: ghillie_dubh_ceilidhband@live.com |
We play traditional Scottish music for the traditional dances some with a wee twist. We also call dances if clients wish and enjoy some of the lesser known dances as well as the most popular dances like the Dashing White Sergeant. Recommendations and samples on request.
Information supplied by hedgewtch
| Based in: | Portree, Isle of Skye, Western Scotland |
| Style: | Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | Accordion, guitarist/singer, and drums |
| Recordings: | |
| Contact: | Email: crookiebeag@hotmail.com Ally Cruickshank Tel: 01478 613539 Mob : 07920442620 |
We are a traditional West Highland Dance and Ceilidh Band. Instruments include Accordion, guitar, drums and vocals. We specialise in Ceilidhs & Concerts, Weddings and Private Parties. We also throw in a spattering of more contemporary music, eg Creedence Clearwater, Lynard Skynard, Eagles, Greenday & Steve Earl.
On request we can record the event and produce a basic CD of the event.
Our aim is to provide a good night of dance, fun and entertainment.
A great night guaranteed!
Information supplied by Ally Cruickshank.
| Based in: | North-east, Scotland (willing to travel), |
| Style: | Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | Fiddle (x2), keyboard, guitar, bass guitar, dance caller and vocals. Can include pipes. |
| Recordings: | |
| Contact: | Stuart Tel: 07743 858935 Email: mail@gledtaebeglaikit.co.uk Web page: www.gledtaebeglaikit.co.uk |
Gled tae be Glaikit are a young ceilidh dance band from Keith in Moray. Gled tae be Glaikit perform a varied repertoire of traditional Scottish ceilidh music combined with more modern themes and rhythms. Gled tae be Glaikit have become very well established in the area in their 2 ½ years together having played at fundraisers, Burns Suppers, weddings, hogmanay and festivals. They also guested at the 2004 Keith Traditional Music and Song Association (TMSA) festival which is one of the biggest in the TMSA calendar. All dances are called and walked through. They can also provide a short disco during the ceilidh and are willing to travel.
Information supplied by Gary Coull.
| Based in: | Blairgowrie, Perthshire |
| Style: | Scottish Country |
| Typical line-up: | 2 accordions, fiddle, piano, bass and drums |
| Recordings: | Craigievar Dances: SHEILCD001 Shielburn Associates (1997) Note'n'Away" SHEILCD004 Shielburn Associates (1998) |
| Contact: | Nicol McLaren 9 Sheila Road, Blairgowrie, PH10 6RP. E-mail: nicol@glencraigband.freeserve.co.uk |
| Based in: | West Dunbartonshire |
| Style: | Ceilidh ("fast and furious West Coast Ceilidh") |
| Typical line-up: | Typical Line up. On Midi Accordion - Billy "The Box" MacPhee, On Guitar,
vocals, and caller - Gordon Ross, On Mandolin, Tenor Banjo - John MacGregor. Can add musicians as required. |
| Recordings: | Dumbarton's Drums: Kelvin Records, Glenfarg, Scotland
|
| Contact: | John MacGregor 9. Milton Court, Milton, Dumbarton. G82 2UD Tel: 07747 800841 Email: JOHNMACGREGOR@AOL.COM Web: http://www.themidgies.co.uk/ |
The Glenhoulachan Midge Club Ceilidh Band is called after a 17th century Dumbarton Drinking Club whose only function was to have a good time. (Sounds good!) Based in West Dunbartonshire. 3 Piece Band but can add musicians as required.
The band have been together for about 8 years and are very experienced. Typical gigs include weddings and corporate events for whisky companies etc.
This year the band have performed in, Kuwait, Dubai, Jersey, Romania, and Russia (Moscow and Saint Petersburg).
Information supplied by John MacGregor (JOHNMACGREGOR@AOL.COM).
| Based in: | Fife, Central, Scotland, |
| Style: | SCD, Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | 4-piece: accordion, fiddle, keyboard and drums |
| Recordings: |
Dancing Forth RSCDS Book 23 In Top Gear |
| Contact: | Gordon Shand 41 Arlick Road Kelty Fife KY4 0BH Scotland Tel: 01383 839185 |
Information supplied by Gordon Shand.
| Based in: | Perth, Dundee area |
| Style: | Scottish Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | Three piece ceilidh band featuring accordion, fiddle and smallpipes/highland pipes/whistle/guitar. |
| Recordings: | demo available |
| Contact: | Neil Paterson Tel: 01828 686073 Mobile: 07958 629693 Email: neilbagpipes@aol.com |
Three piece ceilidh band featuring accordion, fiddle and smallpipes/highland pipes/whistle/guitar. Dances called. Lively, fun music for dancing and listening to.
Information supplied by Neil Paterson.
*Old Tyme*| Based in: | Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, |
| Style: | Ceilidh, Old Tyme |
| Typical line-up: | Graeme Mitchell and Gordon Duguid: accordion, Brian Cruickshank: Bass Guitar,
Duncan Christie: Drums. Piano from Midi on one of the accordions. Fiddle and Piano can
be added to become a full six-piece. |
| Recordings: | Lasting Impression: SHIEL CD009 |
| Contact: | Graeme Mitchell Inchlonaig Marquis Road Huntly Aberdeenshire AB54 4SJ Scotland Tel: 01466 792195 Email: gmitchell@inchlonaig.free-online.co.uk |
Graeme Mitchell formed his own band in 1982 and three of the original band members still play in the band. They have broadcasted regularly and have made three commercial recordings the most recent of which, is August 2003 which was recorded before a live dancing audience to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the band. They are in great demand for ceilidh dances, weddings, old time dances and accordion club appearances. On a regular basis they play mostly in the North of Scotland but do some gigs in the Edinburgh and Border area. It is also a highlight for the band to make appearances in Shetland and the Western Isles occasionally.
For bigger venues, recordings and broadcasts the band becomes a 6 piece with the addition of Fiddle and Piano, namely Susan Mackintosh and Neil Macmillan respectively.
Graeme has many fine compositions, most of which are published in the book "Graeme Mitchell's Collection". Indeed he was commissioned recently by the BBC to compose a tune for Robbie Shepherd to mark his 21 years as presenter of the programme "Take the Floor" and as recognition of his MBE award.
Recent release title "In Full Swing".
Information supplied by Graeme Mitchell <gmitchell@inchlonaig.free-online.co.uk>.
*Modern music*| Based in: | Edinburgh, South-east, Scotland, |
| Style: | SCD, Ceilidh, Modern music |
| Typical line-up: | 4-piece: 2 accordions, drums, guitar |
| Recordings: | |
| Contact: | Graeme Munro 9 Fenton Barns Cottages, East Lothian, EH39 5AN Tel: 01620 850 837 Email: Graeme.j.munro@googlemail.com |
Graeme has been playing throughout the scottish dance scene for some 16 years and writes many jigs and reels. He has played second accordion with Alastair Wood's band for most of these years and has carried out three broadcasts and LPs. Graeme formed his own band which includes guitar and drums. He has played in many different parts of the world for the St Andrew's Society and RSCDS this includes Jakarta, Singapore, Eindhoven, Athens and regularly plays in Guernsey. The band are known for both scottish and modern music. Graeme can also do a disco after a ceilidh if required.
A dependable band well known for good toe tapping music.
Information supplied by Graeme Munro.
| Based in: | Aberdeen |
| Style: | Scottish Country, Golden Oldie, contemporary beat |
| Typical line-up: | Accordions, fiddle, piano/bass, drums |
| Recordings: | Let's Meet Again: HRMCD555 (1996) |
| Contact: | Graham Geddes, 33 Corse Wynd, Kingswells, Aberdeen, AB15 8TP |
Description by Highlander music.
| Based in: | London |
| Style: | Scottish Country, Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | 2 fiddles, keyboard |
| Recordings: | Gang on the Same Gate (KSCD004) 2000 Miss Ogilvie's Fancy (KSCD009) 2002 Music for Quadrilles (KSCD012) 2005 2 tracks on the RSCDS London Branch 75th Anniversary CD 2006 12 Scottish Country Dances devised by Mervyn Short (IMTCD001) 2009 |
| Contact: | Meryl Thomson email: enquiries@greengingerband.co.uk telephone: 020 8763 0747 web: http://www.greengingerband.co.uk/ |
Our band has Ian and Meryl Thomson on fiddles and Cas Sloan on keyboard. We play music ranging from 1700-2012 and include a lot of original Scottish fiddle music in our repertoire.
We play for Scottish Country Dancing, Regency, Victorian, Edwardian and other Historical Dances, weddings, parties, ceilidhs, reeling dances and other functions. We can also provide a caller if required.
Information provided by Meryl Thomson.
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