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Types & Categories
Wedding & Function Bands
Ceilidh & Traditional Acts
Acoustic
Folk
Traditional
Ceremony Musicians
Drinks Reception Music
Evening Entertainment
Entire Day of Music
Female Vocals only
Band
Live Band
Ceilidh
Duos
Trios
Chill-out
High Energy
Timings
3H20:001H 30Min30 Min
Set list
Set list
Cèilidh Dances: - Gay Gordons - Dashing White Sergeant - Military Two Step / Boston Two Step - Canadian Barn Dance (standard, progressive, and aggressive!) - Highland Schottische - Flying Scotsman - Circassian Circle - Eightsome Reel - Virginia Reel - Cumberland Square Eight - Riverside Jig - Hooligan's Jig - St Bernard's Waltz - Pride of Erin Waltz - Free Waltz - Strip the Willow (standard and Orcadian) End of the night: - Auld Lang Syne - Loch Lomond Ceremony music / Drinks reception music: - Wild Mountain Thyme - Caledonia - My Love Is Like A Red, Red Rose - Skye Boat Song - Unst Bridal March - A wide selection of jigs, reels, strathspeys and slow airs - A variety of pop songs and film music - More as requested!
Description:
Want a lively cèilidh band for your special occasion? Torran Cèilidh Band will wow you with a fantastic night of live music! We are a professional 3-piece cèilidh band based in Glasgow / Edinburgh. We offer music for weddings (cèilidh, ceremony and/or drinks reception), events and parties. Whether you are a keen cèilidh dancer or a complete beginner, we guarantee to get you up dancing! From stunning castles to remote village halls across the country, we are highly experienced at performing at all sorts of events and tailoring our gigs to suit your requests. You can book us to play any combination of fiddle, accordion, guitar, piano and singing. Please let us know if you have any specific music requests and we will do our best to accommodate them. Originally hailing from Oban, Ullapool and Edinburgh, our band members are highly accomplished professional musicians, all of whom graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Our accordion player Rachel Campbell has performed traditional music throughout Scotland and Europe. She has a huge passion for Scottish music and has performed with multiple ceilidh bands throughout the years. Our guitarist Gillie O’Flaherty has made a name for himself within the Scottish music scene, touring with various accomplished artists across the UK and Europe. He is a member of several vibrant bands, including Astro Bloc and the Tom Campbell Trio. Our fiddle player and singer Isla Ratcliff has toured across Scotland, the UK and Europe in various bands. She released her debut album The Castalia in 2021, and her second album The Scottish Four Seasons is due for release in 2025. So what are you waiting for? Book Torran Cèilidh Band now to guarantee yourself a terrific night of live music for any occasion. BONUS: We offer bespoke tunes for an additional fee, so please let us know if you would like us to write a tune for your special day!
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Artist frequently asked questions
Torran Cèilidh Band's FAQ
1. What do you charge?
Our prices reflect our high quality and professional service. Our prices vary depending on the venue, location and the services you require. Check out what services we offer in the 'Add on' section. If you have any questions, please do get in touch via torranceilidhband@gmail.com and we will answer any questions you have.
2. What is our typical schedule for an evening of Cèilidh music?
We will arrive 1 hour and 30 minutes before your start time to set up and soundcheck. We have a high quality sound system and lighting, creating the perfect party setting! Below is an example of a typical schedule. We are happy to make alterations to suit your needs. - 6:30pm: Arrive, set up and sound check. - 8pm: 1 hour and 30 minutes of Cèilidh music until 9:30pm - 45 minutes of disco music. (songs will be discussed prior to your event) - 10:15pm: 1 hour and 15 minutes of Cèilidh music until 11:30pm (finising with Auld Lang Syne and Loch Lomond)
3. Do you call the dances?
Yes! Our band members are very experienced cèilidh callers. Giving instructions before every dance allows us to make our evening as inclusive as possible. So whether you're a complete beginner or pro, we've got it covered!
4. How far will we travel?
We are willing to travel globally to make your day extra special.
5. Do we have public liability insurance?
Yes! We are happy to provide evidence of this when you book.
Reviews
- RCOtherMarch 1, 2025G3 8AZ
"Torran Cèilidh Band were an absolute hit! Throughout the night they provided high-quality entertainment and made sure all the guests had a great time. With short notice they were able to call of the songs - this is something that was really useful for our international guests. I would highly recommend the band for anyone hosting an event or cèilidh. "
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