Ceilidh music and dancing (pronounced \u201ckay-lee\u201d and meaning \u201cvisit\u201d) is becoming more and more popular! More and more people are requesting a Ceilidh band for their party venue. As so many people are asking all about it we thought it would be useful to tell you what it is, where it came from and why it makes an electric party atmosphere with plenty of fizzing excitement!
\nWhere does Ceilidh come from?<\/p>\n
Dating back to 1875, Ceilidh originates from Scotland and Ireland although its name comes from Gaelic; it\u2019s a combination of Scottish, Irish and English folk music.
\nWhat Line-Up?<\/p>\n
A Ceilidh band normally consists of two or three people, a fiddler, an accordionist and a \u2018caller\u2019 to help everyone get into the swing of things and learn the dances. But, line-ups may also include guitarists, drums, keyboards and whistles amongst other instruments. Nowadays, the music isn\u2019t always traditional either, it can be very contemporary as there are a number of new-style Ceilidh bands bringing a fresh slant on the old folk songs and even putting a twist on current music. This makes it funky, modern and gives you a brand new sound. There\u2019s plenty of rock and roll influence now as well, so if you really want your guests to get down and groove check out some of Red Masque Directory Party entertainers \u2013 they are absolutely guaranteed to get even the most reluctant dancer strutting their stuff!
\nWhy Book a Ceilidh Band?<\/p>\n
It\u2019s fair to say that Ceilidh is all about having fun. Its traditional style of being all night dance entertainment<\/a> is still used today and it\u2019s the best way of getting everyone onto the dance floor and enjoying the music. Ceilidh helps even the shyest people to meet new faces and let their hair down.<\/p>\n The main point of difference from any other entertainment for a wedding, party or event<\/a> is the band themselves teach everyone how to do the different dances. This is done by the \u2018caller\u2019 who will call out instructions to the music so everyone knows exactly what to do next. The following video provides a brief example of a \u2018caller\u2019 directing the moves\u2026 It doesn\u2019t matter what age, ability or personality type a person is \u2013 everyone loves to get involved and no experience is necessary! It is very easy to pick up \u2013 just imagine a hoe-down \u2013 the Ceilidh caller has similarities to a barn dance caller (although the music is entirely different!).<\/p>\n The dances are all varied and there are plenty of paces available, fast, slow and even mid-tempo \u2013 so if some of the dances are hard to keep up with that\u2019s your cue to take a break and perhaps enjoy a glass of champagne or wine before you get involved again. Party-goers love the flexibility of a Ceilidh because you may get moving when you want and take a break when your feet can\u2019t keep up any more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ceilidh music and dancing (pronounced \u201ckay-lee\u201d and meaning \u201cvisit\u201d) is becoming more and more popular! More and more people are requesting a Ceilidh band for their party venue. As so many people are asking all about it we thought it … Continue reading
\nWho is a Ceilidh Suitable for?<\/p>\n