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Booking a professional folk music band for your event in your area is quick and easy with Eventsense. Folk music bands bring a warm, vibrant energy to any event, whether it is a wedding, birthday party, festival or community gathering. Their lively tunes and traditional melodies have a way of getting guests tapping their feet or even up on the dance floor. From classic folk songs to contemporary arrangements, these bands can adapt their setlist to suit your occasion and audience.

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Swing The Bridge Barn Dance/Ceilidh Band
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Swing The Bridge Barn Dance/Ceilidh Band

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    Member for 14 years
  • Liability Insurance
  • PAT Tested
  • Equity
  • PRS

For all ages and every occasion! We are a barn dance/ceilidh band, bringing you lively tunes from Britain and America. If you want a good dance and plenty of laughs, we've got the lot! We sing too!

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Dancing Feet Ceilidh Band
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Dancing Feet Ceilidh Band

    Member for 14 years
  • Liability Insurance
  • Musicians Union
  • DBS Checked

Dancing Feet Ceilidh Band is an exciting and innovative Scottish band performing at weddings, festivals, corporate events, and parties across Scotland and Northern England.

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Samphire

Samphire

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    Member for 14 years
  • CRB Checked
“I came across Samphire in Wells-Next-Sea they were one of the best bands I have seen in ages - Love the eclectic mix of folk and rock music”
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Ten by Two
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Ten by Two

    Member for 8 years
  • Liability Insurance
  • CRB Checked
  • Musicians Union
  • PAT Tested
  • DBS Checked

Musical combo for weddings, parties, and corporate events. Wide repertoire of Jazz, Classical, Pop, and Folk - perfect background music for your event.

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Morgan Lee Band

Morgan Lee Band

    Member for 14 years

The Morgan Lee Band is a six-piece Glasgow-based group known for their Celtic Eclectic style, playing everything from Capercaillie to Dylan.

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Climax Ceilidh Band
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Climax Ceilidh Band

    Member for 13 years
  • Liability Insurance
  • PAT Tested
  • PRS

Top Ceilidh and Barn Dance band in the South East.

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Swinging the Lead

Swinging the Lead

    Member for 11 years

Swinging the Lead offers a relaxed, fun evening of music that suits all family members, especially those who prefer a lively atmosphere over a disco.

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Folk music bands for lively event entertainment

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Folk music bands bring a warm, vibrant energy to any event, whether it is a wedding, birthday party, festival or community gathering. Their lively tunes and traditional melodies have a way of getting guests tapping their feet or even up on the dance floor. From classic folk songs to contemporary arrangements, these bands can adapt their setlist to suit your occasion and audience. Booking a professional folk band makes a real difference. Experienced musicians know how to read a crowd and keep the atmosphere just right, ensuring the music fits the flow of your event. With quality instruments, sound equipment and polished performances, you can trust that everything will run smoothly. There is less worry about technical hiccups or awkward pauses, leaving you free to enjoy your own event. If you are looking to compare folk music bands and find a group that matches your style, Eventsense is a great place to start.

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Everything you need to know about Booking folk music bands.

Folk music bands can be a great addition to a variety of events, including weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, festivals, and more.

Folk music bands typically play traditional folk music from a particular region or culture, such as Celtic, Irish, Scottish, or American folk music. Some bands may also play more modern folk-rock or indie-folk music.

Performance times can vary depending on the band and your specific event needs. Typically, bands will perform for 2-3 hours with breaks in between.

Most bands are happy to take requests and work with you to create a custom playlist that fits your event's theme and atmosphere. It's a good idea to discuss any specific requests or preferences with the band in advance.

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