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  • Band of Two<\/a> (Pete Fyfe and Garry Blakeley) perform goodtime Celtic music (songs, jigs and reels) on a variety of instruments including guitars, fiddle, tenor banjo and mandolin.<\/b> The duo first collaborated ten years ago and have performed at festivals, arts centres, corporate functions, hotels, restaurants, private parties and public houses both in the UK and throughout Europe. In addition to concert performances the duo can also be booked for \"folk dances\" with the all important \"caller\". — Pete Fyfe : Petefyfe@aol.com<\/a>, (+44) (0)20 8680 4302, 26 Cumberland Court, Cross Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6TE.<\/b><\/li>", "

  • Banish Misfortune<\/a> Barn Dance Band — Henry Garfath, abdc enterprises, (+44) (0)1962 885628 or abdc@zyworld.com<\/a><\/b>", "

  • Belshazzar's Feast<\/b><\/a> (Paul Sartin & Paul Hutchinson) — Paul Sartin (+44) (0)1264 860791 or paul@paulsartin.co.uk<\/a><\/b>.
    (Now defunct except for rare reunions).", "

  • Bursledon Village Band<\/b><\/a> — Dave Ingledew: (+44) (0)23 80 453473
    Nationally known ceilidh band and too good to need our recommendation.", "

  • Captain Driver's Delight<\/A> (Lol & Annie Herklots, Jon Foyle, & Mac)<\/b>
    Barn dance band featuring bagpipes of all shapes and sizes and a guitarist with a stunning resemblance to Souls of Fire's percussionist... take     bookings<\/A> for events within about an hour of Southampton.<\/b><\/li>", "

  • Contactaband for your barn dance band and callers — Una Boulton: (+44) (0)23 92 452770<\/b><\/li>", "

  • Contraband<\/a> the Kent-based Barn Dance Band<\/b> (not to be confused with the folk group, see section 1).<\/li>", "

  • Corkscrew<\/a> Barn Dance\/Ceilidh Band,<\/b> Poole, Dorset. Established band with excellent musicians and lively MC\/caller\/professional dancer<\/b> to host your evening - Barn Dance, Ceilidh, Weddings, Parties, Corporate and Themed events. English, Irish, American plus dance displays. Roger Downton (+44) (0)1202 740279 or roger_risotto@hotmail.com<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>", "

  • Dancing Ledge<\/a> (Pete Minkey on flute, banjo and mandolin, Clive Cunningham, Derry fiddler and singer, Carol Wippel on keyboard and John Wippel on melodeon and on other occasions, caller, joined occasionally by Clive Jennings on bodhran and sometimes hammered dulcimer and Gill Redmond on 'cello). Another of the very best local bands, from the Dorset side of the region, but with a Celtic soull and worthy successor to the well-known IQ40 — Pete Minkey (+44) (0)1202 771353<\/b><\/li>", "

  • Djambo - music for dancers and revellers!<\/b> - a tight six-piece acoustic roots band playing a global fusion (celtic and latin) of music. Sambas, reels, cumbias.<\/b> Bournemouth-based. Available for parties, festivals, weddings and outdoor events. Paul Burke (vocals, saxes, mandolin), Catherine Burke (vocals, whistles, flutes), Doctor Zodiac (congas and other percussion), Barry Limburn (timbales and other percussion), Bob Burke (guitar), Martin Holloway (bass). — Paul (+44) (0)1425 475226.<\/b><\/li>", "

  • Dual Roles keyboard player + caller for low-cost ceilidhs — (+44) (0)1329 822657<\/b><\/li>", "

  • Fishing for Eels<\/a> (Emily Cottenden\/clarinet \# Bethan Lewis-Williams\/fiddle \# Sophie Clark\/flute & whistle Ben Wall\/mandoline \# Emma Semple\/fiddle & viola \# Jo Kemp\/\'cello \# Dick Jones\/bass guitar Dave Gouldstone\/saxes \# Mo Southall\/vocals & didgeridoo \"high energy 21st century ceilidh band\" (FolkEast<\/i>)<\/b> takes a fresh approach to country dance & roots instrumental music, offering unusual instrumentation & a lively & innovative way with traditional material.<\/b> Operating either as a band for your ceilidh - with ex-Blowzabella & Chalktown caller Jane Edwards<\/b> - or as a concert outfit, Fishing for Eels will blow the dust off the image of the barndance band as stuck-in-the-straw folkies — Dick Jones: patteran@ntlworld.com<\/a>.<\/b>", "

  • Flatville Aces - we couldn't leave out this world-famous Cajun band (but are temporarily out of touch!).<\/b><\/li>", "

  • Garry and the Haymakers folk dance band and caller — (+44) (0)23 92 593674<\/b><\/li>", "

  • Geckoes<\/a>(Andy Ceyne (bass guitars, acoustic guitar, mandolin, bouzouki and fiddle), Andy Turner<\/a> (anglo concertinas and one-row melodeon), Caroline Ritson (fiddle ), Dave Parry (melodeons), Tom Miller (electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards); in the front rank of the bands on the English Ceilidh scene. — geckoes@hulot.demon.co .uk<\/a>. <\/b><\/li>", "

  • Hot Punch traditional English dance band — (+44) (0)23 80 787640<\/b><\/li>", "

  • Dave Hunter and Claire Coxwell<\/a> perform an eclectic mix of thought-provoking songs, and tunes to move both your mind and your feet. Available for folk clubs or barndances — claire.coxwell@talk21.com<\/a> (+44) (0)1329 827790 or dave.hunter@cwcom.co.uk<\/a> (+44) (0)1252 844643<\/b>", "

  • JIP (Peter: Electric Fiddle; Janet: Keyboards; Ivan: Caller, Drums Black box)<\/b> has been providing lively, catchy music in a wide variety of styles<\/b> for barn dance goers in Berks, Bucks, Oxon, Hants etc since way back. The music is very loosely based on traditional English, Scottish, Irish and American stuff, but radically modified.<\/b> They also play modern dance music as the audience wishes. Peter Clarke: (+44) (0)7931 833530<\/b>", "

  • Liquid Engineering - Portsmouth-based and predominantly Irish-influenced barndance and ceilidh band — Chris Bousher (+44) (0)1329 239430<\/b>", "

  • Fee Lock<\/a> ceilidh caller in the 'English Ceilidh' style — (+44) (0)1424 436052 or feelock@hotmail.com<\/a><\/b>", "

  • Ben Moore<\/a> Caller for barn dances/ceilidhs.<\/b> I can call with a live band or use my stock of recorded CD music from some of the UK's best loved ceilidh bands. You are promised a fun evening of varied dances. South East. For more see website or call 07941528397.", "

  • Moonrakers<\/b> 3-piece instrumental and vocal group specialising in Celtic music (Jon Bennett, Abi Strevens, Anna Lockett)<\/b> playing harp, flutes, cittern, guitar and male/female vocal. Concerts, weddings and other events — Jon.Bennett@dsl.pipex.com<\/a><\/b>.", "

  • Mist on the Bog<\/b> traditional and contemporary Irish music, with the odd Breton and Scottish tune thrown in. Four-piece; fiddle Paul, flutes and whistles Tim, guitar vocals and sense of humour Mick, bouzouki, banjo, guitar and vocals Simon — Simon Cattermole scattj@hotmail.com<\/a> (+44) (0)23 9283 1554<\/b><\/li>", "

  • Motley<\/a> five piece band<\/b>, been around for 15years and comprise accordion,flute,fiddle,banjo/mandola and guitar<\/b>. As well as the usual barn dances we play for a lot of international folk dances/weddings and bar mitzvahs. Motley have just released their first CD called \'Newport Convention\' and, as the name suggests, we can be found at The Newport Inn, Braishfield, Hants on a Thursday night — Jenny Hayter (+44) (0)2380 663282 or jennyhayter@yahoo.co.uk<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>", "

  • Murphy's Lore<\/b> Bournemouth based celtic band, specialising in ceilidhs (with own caller), traditional and contemporary Irish music and songs. Perfect for all occasions, including weddings, birthdays, corporate or club events. Bob Smith - mandolin, banjo, mandola, vocals; Noeleen Ryan - guitar, vocals, bodhran, whistles; Alex Smith - bass guitar, vocals<\/b>. Ceilidhs are our particular speciality, with a regular caller and access to a few more, but we can do Irish nights and even the odd Burns Night! We have years of performing experience between us. Bob Smith was a founder member of 'The Old Pull & Push (with Paul Hutchinson) and The Highly Strung Band. We regularly play Wimborne Folk Festival and last year also played Weymouth. (+44) (0) 202 434280 or murphyslore@aol.com<\/a>.<\/b><\/li>", "

  • Pass the Buck<\/a> Ceilidh/Barn Dance Band and Caller - Performing in the area including Megabops, Wimborne, Winchester, Christchurch, Swanage festivals etc. Paul Buck paul@passthebuckband.co.uk<\/a><\/b><\/li>", "

  • Pugwash<\/a> English & Irish Ceilidh Band [Cliff Baylis, vocals, mandolin, electric guitar, whistle and (occasionally) concertina; Neil McRitchie, vocals, melodeon, didgeridoo, harmonica, bodhran and plastic banana; Penny Plowden, bass guitar and whistle; Morris Wintle, vocals, tenor banjo and guitar; John Smedley, accordion, keyboard and concertina; Sue Hudson and Martina Preece, callers],<\/b> Kent and East Sussex, with occasional forays into Surrey, London and Essex — Cliff Baylis 01622 674725 or ThePugwashBand@aol.com<\/a><\/b><\/li>", "

  • Random Jig<\/a>: Melodeon, fiddle, keyboard and hammered dulcimer. Caller - Doug Brown - once met never forgotten!<\/b> We've been running barn dances in and around Berks, Surrey and N. Hants for 20 years or more and we love it! Contact Kate on 01344 424269 or Doug on 01344 483650 or email info@randomjig.com<\/a><\/b><\/li>", "

  • Rattlebones Ceilidh & Barn Dance Band<\/a> contact Phil Gaillard on rattlebones.enquiry@tesco.net<\/a>.<\/b> Popular and lively Ceilidh and Barn Dance Band available for booking in Surrey Hampshire Berkshire & West Sussex.<\/b> The band have had years of experience providing music for dancers, and this, along with their enthusiasm for traditional dance, guarantees great music tailored to the needs of dancers. Phil is also available to call for other bands.<\/b><\/li>", "

  • Red Hot Reeds<\/a> three piece English Ceilidh & Barn Dance Band (concertina and melodeons) based in Southern Hampshire, England<\/b> catering for everyone from novices to experienced dancers, with caller — Dan (01962) 863969 or Ian (023) 8069 3371.<\/li>", "

  • The Redwing Barn Dance Band<\/a> Surrey Barn Dance band (Geoff Rendel/caller, Nicola Davis/fiddle, Norbert Schroeder/guitar, Mike Hartes/double-bass, Roger Blackborn/banjo)<\/b> band members have appeared on T.V and Radio and have performed at festivals in the U.K and Europe. sutton_acoustic@cableinet.co.uk<\/a> or (+44) (0)208 286 2549<\/b>.<\/li>", "

  • Old Pull & Push<\/a> Barn Dance Band, Bournemouth<\/b>", "

  • Siansa<\/a> (Tim Dowd Uilleann Pipes, Low Whistles and Vocals, Harriet Earis Harp, Dave Henderson Guitar, Bouzouki, Octave Mandola, Banjo, Vocals, Peter O'Brien Bodhrán and Vocals, Geoff Pollitt Fiddle, Guitar, Mandola and Mandolin, Colman Connolly Flute, Uilleann Pipes, Whistle)<\/b> award-winning traditional Irish music and Song band based in London. The members of \"Siansa\" (pronounced \'she-an-sa\', Gaelic for \'melody\' or \'musical strain\') have been involved in traditional music for many years, playing in clubs, festivals, radio and television. They have also competed in various musical competitions, winning several firsts at national level — (+44) (0)20 8863 2543, Fax 020 8861 5810, Mob 079 5630 3752, siansa@hotmail.com<\/a><\/b><\/li>", "

  • Shebeen<\/a> the Hampshire Irish Band. Roy Torrens (Vocals, Mandolin, Guitar), Roger Cole (Vocals, Guitar, Cello), Alan Munroe (Vocals, Fiddle, Guitar, Bodhran), Gerry Woods (Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Bouzouki) and Richard Barker (Vocals, Bass Guitar, Guitar) — Roy, Roger or Alan on (+44) (0)23 80 693848, (0)1489 887563 & (0)118 947 7680 respectively or richard@shebeen.biz<\/a>.<\/b>", "

  • Spike Island Band<\/b><\/a> (Spike Island is the old name for Sholing, a district of Southampton). A versatile six-piece barn dance band. At any one time there will be up to six of accordion, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo, recorder, flute, keyboard, bass, drums. Takes bookings within about an hour's drive of Southampton — richard.beton@roke.co.uk<\/a>.<\/b>", "

  • Spinach for Norman<\/b> Ceilidh band - Ben Van Weede (5 string fiddle/melodeon), Joel Segal (fiddle), Howard Harrison (Guitar/Flute/Keyboards/Wind Controller), Martin Henning (Bass Guitar/Mandola/Mandolin) + Steve Verge (Vocals/Guitar/Mandolin/Banjo/Whistle). A CD is available called \'Ready to Start Again\' featuring traditional music by Spinach for Norman with written dance instructions on the insert. A useful resource for dance teachers - and a good listen! Price: £10 from the band. Traditional UK, Irish, Yiddish, European, American dance music, available for Ceilidhs, Weddings, Parties, Festivals and dance/music workshops, based in Devon. Generally we perform in the West Country but have performed in a wider geographical area, such as tours of France, work in London, wales, the midlands and East Anglia. We are prepared to work in any area if required by arrangement. Additional information on www.flaxey-green.co.uk<\/a> under ceilidh bands with an example of the music in MP3 form. Own Caller available — contact Joel on 01392 875239 or Martin m.henning@talk21.com<\/a>, Tel: 01837 83347.<\/b>", "

  • Square Root folk dance band with or without caller — (+44) (0)1329 822657<\/b><\/li>", "

  • Stoney Ridge Barn Dance Band — 023 92 649379.<\/b>", "

  • Sundance (Ceilidh Band) — (+44) (0)1308 897854 (day) (+44) (0)1308 897278 (eve) or cms@wdi.co.uk<\/a><\/b>", "

  • Stradivarious<\/a> [Rod Stradling - Accordion and Piano, Frances Stradling - Percussion, Caroline Wright - Violin, Howard Mitchell - Double Bass and Melodeon]. Based in Lichfield, the band also has a home in Horley, Surrey and has an extensive repertoire including: 17-18C and Traditional English Dances, also Scottish, American and International (Scandinavian, Eastern European, Israeli ...); — Rod and Frances Stradling (+44) (0)1543 257419 or rod@stradivarious.co.uk<\/a>; or Howard Mitchell (+44) 01332 514088 or howard@stradivarious.co.uk<\/a>.<\/b><\/li>", "

  • The Sussex Pistols<\/a> [Dave Levett (Bass), Naomi Russell (fiddle, hammered dulcimer), Bing Lyle (accordion), Ben Paley (fiddle), Vic Smith (mandola, electric guitar, caller) and Tina Smith (concertina)], popular six-piece dance band: Tina — (+44) 01273 478124 or tinvic@globalnet.co.uk<\/a>.<\/b><\/li>", "

  • Ray Sargent<\/a>. \"You could blow all your treasurer's funds on a whole variety of entertainment, or you could get in touch with Ray Sargent and ask him about his One Man Ceilidh.\"<\/b> Singer, choreographer and multi-instrumentalist with just enough recorded backing to transform the whole thing into an ensemble! From Elizabethan to Buddy Holly with the emphasis on the Folk in between (he'll rock if you ask) - and he calls the dances — (+44) (0)1202 604598 or ray.sargent@virgin.net<\/a><\/b>.", "

  • Tricks upon Travellers<\/A> - Brighton based Celtic-folk-rock-dance outfit.<\/b>", "

  • Up & Running Ceilidh Band - irresistibly toe-tapping jigs, reels, hornpipes and waltzes on bouzouki, banjo, fiddle, melodeon and bass (own MC/Caller), the music of rural England and the Celtic fringe, Dorset-based — Trefor Morgan at Rowen Music (+44) (0)1305 779936 or Nichola Motley nichola@nmotley.freeserve.co.uk<\/a><\/b><\/li>", "

  • The Wessex Country Dance Band<\/b> with accordionist/caller — 01489 582789<\/b><\/li>", "

  • Mrs Widgery's Lodger - Portsmouth/Southampton-based 2 or 3-piece band and singers for barn-dance and concert-style events — Una Boulton (Contactaband) (+44) (0)23 92 452770<\/b>", "

  • The Woodpecker Band<\/a>, Oxford\'s popular barn-dance band with Mat Green<\/b>", "

  • Woodsiders Barn Dance Band<\/a> — Mike Bunce: info@woodsiders.co.uk<\/a><\/b>");