About Ceilidh Trio – professional Ceilidh band based in London, UK
The Ceilidh Trio is renowned for its distinctive blend of Celtic and world music, seamlessly combining Irish ballads and Scottish jigs with Flamenco and Gypsy jazz influences.
Exceptionally versatile, the band offers two distinct performance styles: interactive ceilidh dancing with expert instruction, or high-energy folk concerts featuring a mix of Celtic favourites and well-known contemporary classics.
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Whether performing at weddings, corporate events, festivals, or private parties, the trio creates an engaging, memorable experience for audiences of all ages.
Their rich repertoire balances fully taught dances with vibrant instrumental tunes and familiar songs, ensuring broad appeal and plenty of opportunities for guests to get involved.
With a strong reputation built on years of professional performance, the band has appeared at festivals across Europe and has become a highly sought-after choice for celebrations throughout the UK.
Made up of college-trained musicians, the London-based Ceilidh Trio has been featured on BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends. Critics have praised their music for its originality and energy, describing it as “irresistibly danceable.”
Flexible Booking Options
Tailor the entertainment to perfectly match your event’s atmosphere. The trio can be booked as:
We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Firmdale Hotel Number Sixteen in London.
The band has performed at hundreds of events over the years (as you can see from their reviews), so you can be sure they’ll have your guests dancing in no time.
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They specialise in a variety of Celtic music and have showcased their talents at festivals throughout Europe. All of their members are seasoned professionals who have received training at music college, produced records and appeared on television and radio, including Loose Ends on Radio 4.
The band consists of three musicians: Michael (the fiddle player, backing vocalist and dance caller), Dave (the guitarist and lead vocalist) and Paul (drums and percussion). Michael is responsible for teaching the dances from scratch and is accustomed to instructing complete novices.
In the event that you choose to book their services, they will provide you with a video list featuring many of the dances they teach, allowing you to familiarise yourself with the routines before the event. The dances primarily hail from Scotland, with occasional representation from other countries.
Their musical style offers a modern interpretation of traditional Celtic music, blending jigs and reels with other genres like reggae and funk. They pride themselves on a dynamic playing style, often moving in and out of the audience to create a vibrant party atmosphere. Additionally, they bring their own high-quality Mackie sound system and lights to enhance the overall ambiance.
Their quotes generally include an hour for setup and sound check, a two-hour performance window and half an hour for teardown. If you wish, they can play songs during intervals if you provide a playlist. They could also play earlier and could price this if you can provide more details; however, they are not equipped to provide a DJ service.
Wild Rover
Danny Boy
Fields of Athol Rye
Star of the County Down
Rocky Road to Dublin
Whisky in the Jar
Dirty Old Town
Auld Lang Syne
Toss the Feathers - The Corrs
St Patricks
Dashing White Sergeant
Mason’s Apron
Drops of Brandy
Irish Merry Making
Athol Highlanders
Morrison’s Jig
De’il among the Tailors
Drowsy Maggie/Tam Lin
Scotland the Brave
Ten penny jig
Rocky Road to Dublin
Don't Pay the Poll Tax
Chan Chan - Buena Vista Social Club
Oye como va - Santana
Bolero - Gypsy King's
Hotel California - Gypsy Kings
Sweet Georgia Brown - Stéphane Grappelli
All Of Me - Stéphane Grappelli
Devil Went Down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels
Eagle Eye Cherry - Save Tonight
Ed Sheeran - Castle on the Hill
The Waterboys - Sunny Afternoon
Van Morrison - Moondance
People are Strange – The Doors
Fisherman’s Blues – The Waterboys
Manu Chao - Por el Suelo
Robbie Williams - Millennium
Oasis – Wonderwall
The Proclaimers – 500 miles
The Doors - People are Strange
Thin Lizzy - Whisky in the Jar
The Waterboys - Fisherman's Blues
The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon
The Beatles - Norwegian Wood
The Pogues - Dirty Old Town
Van Morrison - Sweet Thing
"We had Ceilidh Trio at our son's wedding and they were great. They got everybody going and David's instructions were very good and very funny, too. Hardly anyone knew how to dance these dances, so chaos ensued in the most entertaining way. By the last song we finally got it and they kept playing for 15 minutes (!) because everyone was most enthusiastically participating. These guys are wonderful musicians and entertainers. Thank you so very much!"
"The Ceilidh Trio were awesome! Couldn’t recommend them highly enough. They came with such good energy and were perfect for our event of a joint 30th. We were after a traditional Scottish ceilidh and they were so accommodating of that. The tuition was perfect and made for a very smooth running dance. Coms were super easy and fast. We loved our night! Thank you guys!!"
"We'd definitely recommend Ceilidh Trio, our friends and family really enjoyed themselves. Many times over I was asked how I discovered them and repeatedly told how great they were. Everything was 5*, good communication, prompt, professional, fun and so great at what they do. Our one regret is that the hours flew by and we could have happily indulged in another set."
"David and his musicians were fabulous. Everything happened on time and they had barely started when everyone jumped up to dance. They read the crowd perfectly and no one wanted to tear themselves away!"
