ENGLISH CEILIDH BANDS

This is a relatively modern term and,hopefully,we can give you a fuller explanation on our other page on http://www.jigsandreels.co.uk/dances/english-ceilidhs.shtml where we have developed this theme further - at the risk,of course,of others telling you something entirely different ! The music need not necessarily be 'born' in England - that may sound daft,but English Ceilidh refers more to the style in which the music is played rather than its actual origins.Perhaps the examples below will explain a little better,especially if you compare them to other examples on the Scottish,Irish and Hoedown pages.And notice how they can also become progressively 'rockier',which some of the bands are (and some are not !).Have a look/listen on

Band Ref CNCH - see http://www.jigsnreels.com/banddetail.php?ID=56

Band Ref WDP - see http://www.jigsnreels.com/banddetail.php?ID=36

Band Ref TPK - see http://www.jigsnreels.com/banddetail.php?ID=69

Since English Ceilidh Bands falls largely under the umbrella of Barn Dance bands,you can check out similar bands in this style on http://www.jigsnreels.com/search.php?genre=33&submit=Search If you feel that you need further advice please let us know via our ENQUIRY BOX or call us on 01905 424411 for a more detailed chat about your particular event.It's more than likely that we can arrange for the ideal band in your area which may not yet even be listed in our database !

For a full inspection of our current database,please visit http://www.jigsnreels.com/search2.php but - remember - this is by no means an exhaustive list of the bands which we represent.