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3dB Ceilidh band are based in South Devon and draw upon local
traditional sources, as well as influences from East Europe. The
result is an exciting evening of country dance music with a unique
but distinctly English flavour.
Rhythmic & energetic Ceilidh band playing English, Irish, Scottish, US and European tunes.
Lively folk music for weddings, birthdays, socials etc.
British folk music for ceilidhs, barn dances, weddings and parties
Playing for the dancers, not just for themselves
2/3 piece folk band. Traditional and contemporary English and Celtic songs
Music from the British Isles, America and Canada
Dance band for a great night out doing a wide range of dances - also traditional as well as contemporary songs.
English-style Country Dancing, Barn Dances, Ceilidhs and Concerts.
The Family folk-band for Festivals, Functions and Events.
Stompy southern English style ceilidh band
Contemporary acoustic music which comprises of original & traditional material with a twist!
5 piece band playing lively traditional music for ceilidhs, barn dances, weddings, parties, or any type of event. (Cornwall)
An a capella trio singing traditional and contemporary folk songs.
A 9 piece Celtic Band based in West Devon
A three piece band who play English & Celtic music and song.
Folk Rock Band
Fiery Clockface are a Fiddle, Melodeon & Bodhran group playing Celtic and English music
A four-piece Devon barn dance / ceilidh band playing traditional folk music with a modern rock backline and rhythms from around the world.
A Barn Dance/Ceilidh band with a great sound and a sense of fun
English Barn Dance Band with a touch of French
A lively group of versitile and experienced musicians consisting of Accordion, Fiddle and Keyboard.
Mostly English traditional tunes for dances and ceilidhs
A fiddle and acoustic guitar duo from Plymouth specialising in traditional instrumentals
Traditional Eastern European folk music
Shanties and sea songs dating from the great days of sail, up to the present time
A raucous 7 piece klezmer band
"Tapping Toes Since 1978" - Lively music from Mid Devon band, playing throughout the Southwest.
Barn Dance Band performing throughout the South West for Weddings, Parties and Open Events
Fiddle, accordion, bass, guitar & drums, & regular caller, Colin Andrews, also plays melodeon & banjo
Jocosity’s music comprises of traditional dance music from England, Ireland, Scotland and America.
“Musical Jewels from Europe” For all your special occasions and celebrations.
Traditional music and songs
New six-piece ceilidh band with built-in caller
A Klezmer style folk trio
Music for high energy contras
Celebratory Music from the Middle Ages to the Restoration - also available as  4 or 5  piece band for medieval style barn dances with an early dance specialist as caller.
Dances, music and songs for parties and celebrations
Irish music with drive and passion
Fusing traditional music with elements of jazz and world influences.
4 musicians (Violin,Flute,Guitar and Bass) playing music inspired by traditional East European Klezmer music.
A 4 piece band who play a foot stompin' mix of Celtic and English dance music and song.
Lively folk dance band
Traditional music for dancing from England, Scotland and America
A 4 piece band  playing mainly French and Breton traditional dance music  with some Cornish music included. The music ranges from the hypnotic to the raucous with beautiful and unusual melodies that will leave you gasping!
English country-dance music with an underlying rock rhythm.
An Exeter based ceilidh band playing lively dance music from England, Scotland, Ireland and further afield. 
The unique sound of a lively ceilidh dance / concert band, combining Highland and Northumbrian bagpipes with a blend of other instruments for energetic Irish, English and Scottish tunes and song.
A 3 piece folk, drinking, piratical, irish, rock, seashanty band based in Exeter

Red Shed are a six-piece dance band from Devon playing traditional English and Irish dance tunes with a special twist - music for the feet, head and heart.

Caller / accordionist duo for all Barn Dance and Folk Dance occasions, especially twining events, parties, weddings, fund raising events and PTA's. Redwing Band available for larger events..
"Energetic duo playing an upbeat mix of Irish and Celtic jigs, reels
and songs."
Popular Irish jigs and reels are produced with a blend of fiddle, whistles, bodhran and accordion, whilst anything from banjo to balalaika, or South American cinco adds a world flavour to their diverse repertoire.
Traditional and contemporary music from the British Isles, and beyond, on melodeon, fiddle (acoustic and electric), concertina and guitar
English Country Dance Band
Fun for Everyone at your Wedding Reception, Anniversary or Birthday Party.
Contemporary folk playing traditional Irish folk tunes as well as original songs with the 'collective energy' of pop, rock, punk and folk genres. Suitable for any occasion - weddings, private parties, corporate events - in fact, any occasion where quality music is required.
Traditional dance music from Ireland, Scotland, England - also Yiddish, European and American dance music
Songs and tunes from the full range of traditional and contemporary sources.
A female folk trio performing traditional and contemporary folk songs and tunes.
A versatile Tiverton-based band
Folk/Rockers with a difference
Traditional dance music for barn dances, ceilidhs, weddings and all kinds of celebrations in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset
Throughout the 70s and early 80s were one of the foremost exponents of acoustic folk/rock music on the scene - reunited for a tour in January 2005
Lively,  tuneful dance music for Barn Dances, Weddings, Parties etc.
Traditional music and dance from the heart of Dartmoor
Fiddle, Accordian/Piano and Guitar - plus own Caller
The Eelgrinders sound blends together elements of classical, traditional and jazz.
"Blowzabella meets Jethro Tull - with some English Traditional music thrown in!!"
Varied music with a folk influence
Specialists in Ceilidh and Folk Dances for Weddings, Parties, Fund-Raising or Fun throughout Western England
A four piece band specialising in traditional Irish and Scots song and tunes
South Devon Based band playing lively dance music with a strong Irish flavour
Play violin and lots of Irish, English and Scottish Folk Music
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Stompy Devon based trio with Jenny Read on Piano, Matt Norman on Mandolin and Ed Rennie on Melodeons. Shaking booty since 2008!
A 4 piece Alternative Folk band
Traditional shanties plus a variety of songs by Show of Hands, Stan Rogers, Gordon Lightfoot, Ewan McColl and others
Celtic Music, Classical, Irish jigs, reels and ballads
A celtic mix of folk for listening and dancing and sing the odd song or two
English and Anglo concertinas, melodeon and guitar form the basis of this dance band.
Unstrung Heroes
English folk song, Irish tunes, ragtime and blues, Appalachian songs and mountain tunes, Texas-swing waltzes, the occasional early country song - and even a bit of jazz thrown in for good measure!
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Wessex Contraband
Four piece fast and lively Irish music.Songs, jigs and reels with humour and energy. (Wiltshire) eMail email
An exciting trio playing a very English sound
Dance Callers
Please note that some callers will work with differant bands, but others only with specific or single bands.Likewise some bands will only work with certain callers. Check when you book.
Tom Addison - Country Dances and Songs - eMail email
Andy Clarke> - Caller, singer and musician - Telephone 01803 732 520 - eMail email
Colin Andrews - Regular caller with Home Brew Country Dance Band, but also available to call with other bands. Own P.A. Telephone 01363 877216 - eMail email
Graham Barrett - Telephone 01823 461632
Sarah Bazeley - 01837 840775
Robert Blackborrow - Telephone 01823491662
John Blackburn - Telephone 01237476632
Peter Boskett - 01392 468462
Adrian Brayley - Telephone 07791703009
Helen Brayley - Telephone 01392 882036
Linda Breeze - Telephone 01363 776184
Tom Brown - Telephone 01271 882366
Les Burden - Telephone 01840 261708
Dick Carlyon - Telephone 01458 272933
Dennis Cook - Telephone 01822 832002
Ted Farmer - 56 Park lane Pinhoe Exeter EX4 9HP Telephone 01392 466326
Judy Forrow - Telephone 01626 864042
Ray Goodswen - Telephone 01872 560344
Sue Hammer-Moss - Telephone 01805 601323
Susan Heard - Telephone 01823 462936
Jan Hewett - Telephone 01404 41182
Martin Hodge - Freelance caller. Years of experience. In addition to British/American, repertoire includes French/Breton and other western/central European dances. Telephone 01392 217827 - eMail email
Gil Jefferies - Telephone 01752 844138
Chris Jewell - Telephone 01237 475138
Beryl Jukes - Telephone 01209 712357
Rosie Longhurst - 01579 351201
Nicole Mac - Telephone 01395 266553
Mary Marker - Telephone 01626 854141
Richard Mason - experienced caller/dance teacher/choreographer. Regular caller with Pigs Might Fly ceilidh band, also call with other bands as required, or even solo with cd's etc. Telephone 01392 411434 - eMail email
Barry Moule - Telephone 01288 361625
Peter Moxom - Telephone 01392 873606
Eileen Nightingale - Telephone 07811 367966
Frances Oates - Telephone 01209 217918
Mike & Shelagh Palmer - Telephone 01647 433464
Kate Powell - Telephone 01626 866257
John Searle - Telephone 01872 862360
Tom Stevens - Telephone 01872 240826
John Tarling - Telephone 01297 34804
Jane Thomas - Telephone 01884 855267
Garry Thompson - musician and caller with the ‘Oggle Band’ >. Also available to call with other bands Telephone 01271 865030 - eMail email
Les Thompson - Telephone 01803 962393
Chris Thorne - Telephone 01726 823275
Harry Turner - Telephone 01823 664745
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