Community Ceilidh Cherry Burton

The Hessle Ceilidh Band are bringing their amazing Community Ceilidh to Cherry Burton village hall on friday the 30th of May. For full details click on the image and remember if you are planning a wedding. party or good old fashioned Yorkshire knees up get in touch on 07891 590111 and we can book a date in the diary – if you feel inclined share this post and spread the word! hessleceilidhband.com

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Hull Barn Dance Band

Planning a celebration Barn Dance in Hull or the East Riding why not book the Hessle Ceilidh Band?

Hessle Ceilidh Band (7 of 8)

Here are some great reasons why you should choose a Ceilidh for your special event:

– Well firstly it’s really good clean energetic fun with a broad appeal to all age groups. The nature of a Ceilidh makes friends of strangers and is a great ice breaker! Once you’ve booked the band and explained the arrangements for the day mentioning any special announcements or musical moments that you want us to create you can relax knowing that the we can provide  provide the perfect entertainment for your special occasion.

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – for people who  like a good old Yorkshire knees up!

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk or ring ring Quentin on 07877434739.

Hull Community Ceilidhs

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The Hessle Ceilidh Band will present The first ‘Hull Community Ceilidh’ , taking place at Endsleigh Center, 481 Beverley Road, Hull, HU6 7LJ on Friday 29-11-13 , Event runs 7-30 to 10-30 and is open to dancers of all ages and abilities

The event features music from The Hessle Ceilidh Band who are a popular dance band based in the East Riding of Yorkshire. They are a five piece band including a dance caller, they play whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and shawms. Their Ceilidhs are vibrant and fun in fact a right good Yorkshire knees up!
Tickets are available on the door priced at £7 each or £12 couple/family ticket.

To reserve tickets or for further information Ring Quentin on 07877434739.

Hessle Ceildh band leader Jill Fisher said:

‘ For us, it doesn’t matter if you are familiar with ceilidh (or folk or other social) dancing or if you’ve never danced before or you don’t have a partner, we would love you just to come and enjoy our dances. This is dancing for fun and good company.

Our ceilidhs are open to all, including families, experienced, inexperienced, young and old alike – we let under-16s in for free if accompanied by an adult – even just listeners to the live music are welcome.’

Hessle Ceilidh Band Review

Many thanks Quentin and all the band members for making our Jubilee celebrations so enjoyable it was a fantastic evening of music and dance. Had some great feedback from people all asking “when can we do it again” A super band who came highly recommended and one I will now happily recommend. Anyone wanting something a little different then have a barn dance its a great way of meeting and bringing people together everyone becomes a family for the night.

Many thanks to you all, will certainly be intouch to book you all again.

Alicia
Friend of Cottingham Pavilion and playing fields

 

Barn Dance Band In Hull

Looking for a Barn Dance  Band in Hull or the East Riding why not book the Hessle Ceilidh Band?

Here are some great reasons why you should choose a Ceilidh for your special event:

– Well firstly it’s really good clean energetic fun with a broad appeal to all age groups. The nature of a Ceilidh makes friends of strangers and is a great ice breaker! Once you’ve booked the band and explained the arrangements for the day mentioning any special announcements or musical moments that you want us to create you can relax knowing that the we can provide  provide the perfect entertainment for your special occasion.

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – for people who  like a good old Yorkshire knees up!

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk or ring Quentin on 07877434739.

Wedding Fair Hull Entertainment | Wedding Fayre Hull Entertainment

Planning a wedding celebration why not book the Hessle Ceilidh Band?

Here are some great reasons why you should choose a Ceilidh for your wedding?

– Well firstly it’s really good clean energetic fun with a broad appeal to all age groups. The nature of a Ceilidh makes friends of strangers and is a great ice breaker! Once you’ve booked the band and explained the arrangements for the day mentioning any special announcements or musical moments that you want us to create you can relax knowing that the we can provide  provide the perfect entertainment for your special occasion.

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – for people who  like a good old Yorkshire knees up!

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk or ring Quentin on 07877434739.

Wedding Fayre Beverley Entertainment | Wedding Fair Beverley Entertainment

Planning a wedding celebration why not book the Hessle Ceilidh Band?

Why choose a Ceilidh for your wedding?

– Well firstly it’s really good clean energetic fun with a broad appeal to all age groups. The nature of a Ceilidh makes friends of strangers and is a great ice breaker! Once you’ve booked the band and explained the arrangements for the day mentioning any special announcements or musical moments that you want us to create you can relax knowing that the we can provide  provide the perfect entertainment for your special occasion.

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – for people who  like a good old Yorkshire knees up!

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk or ring Quentin on 07877434739.

Mid Summers Dance into the Night Beverley Westwood

News of a very special Summer Solstice Celebration on Beverley Westwood

Thursday, June 21, 2012 7.00 -10.00 pm

Rackaback & Friends, Makara Morris, Raving Maes, Green Ginger Morris & Beverley Garland.

Park near the Black Mill on Beverley Westwood then retiring to the Tiger Inn in Beverley for the mother of all music sessions  http://tiger-inn-beverley.co.uk/index.html

 

See you there !

 

A great ceilidh wedding band for East Yorkshire

Looking for a ceilidh band for your wedding – why not book the Hessle Ceilidh Band?

Here are some great reasons why you should choose a Ceilidh for your wedding:

– Well firstly it’s really good clean energetic fun with a broad appeal to all age groups. The nature of a Ceilidh makes friends of strangers and is a great ice breaker! Once you’ve booked the band and explained the arrangements for the day mentioning any special announcements or musical moments that you want us to create you can relax knowing that the we can provide  provide the perfect entertainment for your special occasion.

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – for people who  like a good old Yorkshire knees up!

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk or ring Quentin on 07877434739.

Yorkshire Ceilidh Band

Planning a celebration ceilidh in Yorkshire why not book the Hessle Ceilidh Band?

Here are some great reasons why you should choose a Ceilidh for your special event:

– Well firstly it’s really good clean energetic fun with a broad appeal to all age groups. The nature of a Ceilidh makes friends of strangers and is a great ice breaker! Once you’ve booked the band and explained the arrangements for the day mentioning any special announcements or musical moments that you want us to create you can relax knowing that the we can provide  provide the perfect entertainment for your special occasion.

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – for people who  like a good old Yorkshire knees up!

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk or ring Pippa on 07891 590111.

Hull Barn Dance Band

Planning a celebration Barn Dance in Hull or the East Riding why not book the Hessle Ceilidh Band?

Here are some great reasons why you should choose a Ceilidh for your special event:

– Well firstly it’s really good clean energetic fun with a broad appeal to all age groups. The nature of a Ceilidh makes friends of strangers and is a great ice breaker! Once you’ve booked the band and explained the arrangements for the day mentioning any special announcements or musical moments that you want us to create you can relax knowing that the we can provide  provide the perfect entertainment for your special occasion.

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – for people who  like a good old Yorkshire knees up!

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk or ring Pippa on 07891 590111.

East Yorkshire Ceilidh Band For Hire with great live music – a great Yorkshire knees up is guaranteed!

Planning a celebration ceilidh in Hull or the East Riding why not book the Hessle Ceilidh Band?

Here are some great reasons why you should choose a Ceilidh for your special event:

– Well firstly it’s really good clean energetic fun with a broad appeal to all age groups. The nature of a Ceilidh makes friends of strangers and is a great ice breaker! Once you’ve booked the band and explained the arrangements for the day mentioning any special announcements or musical moments that you want us to create you can relax knowing that the we can provide  provide the perfect entertainment for your special occasion.

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – for people who  like a good old Yorkshire knees up!

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk or ring Pippa on 07891 590111.

Hull Ceilidh Band For Hire with great live music – a great Yorkshire knees up is guaranteed!

Planning a celebration ceilidh in Hull or the East Riding why not book the Hessle Ceilidh Band?

Here are some great reasons why you should choose a Ceilidh for your special event:

– Well firstly it’s really good clean energetic fun with a broad appeal to all age groups. The nature of a Ceilidh makes friends of strangers and is a great ice breaker! Once you’ve booked the band and explained the arrangements for the day mentioning any special announcements or musical moments that you want us to create you can relax knowing that the we can provide  provide the perfect entertainment for your special occasion.

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – for people who  like a good old Yorkshire knees up!

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk or ring Pippa on 07891 590111.

Beverley Wedding Event Entertainment

Planning a wedding celebration why not book the Hessle Ceilidh Band?

Here are some great reasons why you should choose a Ceilidh for your wedding?

– Well firstly it’s really good clean energetic fun with a broad appeal to all age groups. The nature of a Ceilidh makes friends of strangers and is a great ice breaker! Once you’ve booked the band and explained the arrangements for the day mentioning any special announcements or musical moments that you want us to create you can relax knowing that the we can provide  provide the perfect entertainment for your special occasion.

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – for people who  like a good old Yorkshire knees up!

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk or ring Pippa on 07891 590111.

Hull Wedding Event Entertainment

Planning a wedding celebration why not book the Hessle Ceilidh Band?

Here are some great reasons why you should choose a Ceilidh for your wedding?

– Well firstly it’s really good clean energetic fun with a broad appeal to all age groups. The nature of a Ceilidh makes friends of strangers and is a great ice breaker! Once you’ve booked the band and explained the arrangements for the day mentioning any special announcements or musical moments that you want us to create you can relax knowing that the we can provide  provide the perfect entertainment for your special occasion.

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – for people who  like a good old Yorkshire knees up!

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk or ring Pippa on 07891 590111.

Beverley Wedding Fayre Entertainment

Planning a wedding celebration why not book the Hessle Ceilidh Band?

Why choose a Ceilidh for your wedding?

– Well firstly it’s really good clean energetic fun with a broad appeal to all age groups. The nature of a Ceilidh makes friends of strangers and is a great ice breaker! Once you’ve booked the band and explained the arrangements for the day mentioning any special announcements or musical moments that you want us to create you can relax knowing that the we can provide  provide the perfect entertainment for your special occasion.

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – for people who  like a good old Yorkshire knees up!

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk or ring Pippa on 07891 590111.

Hull Wedding Fayre Entertainment

Planning a wedding celebration why not book the Hessle Ceilidh Band?

Why choose a Ceilidh for your wedding?

– Well firstly it’s really good clean energetic fun with a broad appeal to all age groups. The nature of a Ceilidh makes friends of strangers and is a great ice breaker! Once you’ve booked the band and explained the arrangements for the day mentioning any special announcements or musical moments that you want us to create you can relax knowing that the we can provide  provide the perfect entertainment for your special occasion.

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – for people who  like a good old Yorkshire knees up!

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk or ring Pippa on 07891 590111.

Hull Wedding Fair Entertainment

Planning a wedding celebration why not book the Hessle Ceilidh Band?

Why choose a Ceilidh for your wedding?

– Well firstly it’s really good clean energetic fun with a broad appeal to all age groups. The nature of a Ceilidh makes friends of strangers and is a great ice breaker! Once you’ve booked the band and explained the arrangements for the day mentioning any special announcements or musical moments that you want us to create you can relax knowing that the we can provide  provide the perfect entertainment for your special occasion.

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – for people who  like a good old Yorkshire knees up!

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk or ring Pippa on 07891 590111.

Beverley Wedding Fair Entertainment

Planning a wedding celebration why not book the Hessle Ceilidh Band?

Why choose a Ceilidh for your wedding?

– Well firstly it’s really good clean energetic fun with a broad appeal to all age groups. The nature of a Ceilidh makes friends of strangers and is a great ice breaker! Once you’ve booked the band and explained the arrangements for the day mentioning any special announcements or musical moments that you want us to create you can relax knowing that the we can provide  provide the perfect entertainment for your special occasion.

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – for people who  like a good old Yorkshire knees up!

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk or ring Pippa on 07891 590111.

May Day On Beverley Westwood At Sunrise

One of the most unusual events of the year is the pre-dawn meet of Morris dancers, Penny Farthing cyclists and assorted pagans and eccentrics on the Beverley Westwood to dance up the sun on Beltane Morning this fabulous photograph by Geirran Jameson of Rackaback Morris captures the atmosphere wonderfully.

The event is hosted by Green Ginger Morris and to attend you need to be at the Westwood before Dawn on the first of May.

The Auricula Suite Gig

A special concert featuring Hessle Ceilidh Band’s Quentin Budworth on hurdy gurdy and occasional guest caller Amanda Lowe premiered the other night featuring ongs telling folk tales of a journey to a new land, of love and loss, and a new beginning. Inspired by the small Alpine Primula Auricula and its 16th century journey to England with the Huguenot refugees. Here is the review.

Suite success as bizarre combination brings growls of approval

Google Swanland Village Hall and some links would send you to Willerby, and while that’s hardly the other side of the world the hassle of unexpectedly having to get from one place to the other might put you ever so slightly in the right mindset to hear the story related by The Auricula Suite.

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It’s a tale, told with music and a bit of spoken word, of how the Huguenots fled religious persecution in mainland Europe and came to the UK. Granted, some of them travelled thousands of miles, over land and sea, in the days when it was even less comfortable to get around than on Northern Rail today.

The Theatre, the Stage and Lou But at least they were able to take their time, whereas anyone making the mistake of going to Willerby would have been up against the clock to get across the bypass in time for the start of the show..
Especially as the show started early; a sign of its success.
Appropriately enough for a “bring-your-own-picnic” gig there were more than 120 people squeezed in like the sausage rolls in supermarket packaging being enjoyed by the folk on a table near me, but thankfully not like sardines in a tin, because it was far too warm and intimate for that sort of cuisine.
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“Unusual” would be one word, but it’s probably not strong enough to describe the variety of sights and sounds in and around the lovingly-restored venue.
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The black duck-goose-swan-like creations that hopped out of the adjacent pond and patrolled the car park are unusual. The hurdy gurdy and hammer dulcimer on the makeshift stage are seldom seen and heard. And you don’t often witness women of a certain seniority sporting tattoos and knocking back Stella in a bottle. Not in Swanland anyway.
So “bizarre” is the word we’re looking for to capture the whole combination, as admitted by Lou Duffy-Howard as she introduced the show which she created with flower-fancying husband Rich.
And when Rich spoke about sitting at home with friends, smelling the Primula auricula flowers and discussing the scent, he did so with the passion of Oz Clarke sticking his nose into a decent red wine or of Michael Jackson (no, not that one) sniffing a selection of finest malt whisky.
Songs about flowers then, and there have been a few. Tulips From Amsterdam, Where Have All The Flowers Gone, English Rose, Ramblin’ Rose, Build Me Up Buttercup.
We could go on, but what Rich did was research the history of his flowers to make the connection to the Huguenots and to the history of their journey to provide the inspiration for Lou’s compositions. So these songs are about love and loss; the experiences of companions and lovers separated forever by the exodus which followed religious persecution.
Thoughtfully, the lyrics and stories behind each song were posted on display boards at one side of the stage. At the other were Robin and Annabel Graham of Drointon Nurseries, internationally-renowned Primula auricula specialists based near Ripon, with a display of their blooms in traditional auricula theatre style.
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Amanda Lowe and Quentin Budworth, Auricula Première, Swanland Village Hall In the middle of the set was an interlude, during which Amanda Lowe and Quentin Budworth lifted some of the mystery surrounding their instruments, a sort of medieval masterclass. .
Amanda admitted she didn’t know what a hammer dulcimer was when she first came across one in the United States about 30 years ago. Which is comforting because I didn’t know what one was either. Lou and Rich mentioned the instrument when we started promoting the gig a couple of months ago and, after nodding unconvincingly I went home, Googled hammer dulcimer and found out it’s a hall at Willerby. But really it’s a board with a load of strings that Amanda taps expertly with small hammers to create some very pleasant sounds.
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The physical commitment required to get the right noises out of a hurdy gurdy would appear to be on a par with the effort exerted by some drummers. And sure enough Quentin confirmed afterwards that his right shoulder has just about had it from years of turning the handle on the instrument. It’s not the sort of thing you can easily even-out by alternating between left and right -handed.
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As instruments which date back to the Middle Ages the hammer dulcimer and hurdy gurdy are in the right era for Lou’s stories. As Loudhailer, Lou and Rich often perform the songs using only their guitars, but Amanda and Quentin add real depth and the result is an often enthralling balance of sounds from the various instruments.
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The style takes a bit of getting used to, and there would have been very few connoisseurs in an audience that ranged from probable JLS fans sitting on parents’ knees right up to a few folk who are a bit more Vera Lynn.
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But the strength of the songs is such that it’s easy to imagine them being performed by other bands with more modern instruments. Amanda and Quentin both demonstrated that the hammer dulcimer and hurdy gurdy can rock, and there will be plenty of 1970s-influenced combos who would fancy incorporating these tales of epic voyages, lost loved ones and sweet-smelling blooms into a medievally-fuelled set if they haven’t done so already.
In my favourite, My Ancestors Were French, the spoken word of Lou Duffy-Howard sounded at times uncannily like Lou Reed.
The initial bemused looks across the fold-away tables and picnic plates made way for smiles and nods of appreciation and even a bit of foot-tapping and knee-slapping. By the time of the grand finale any barriers were long gone and Amanda and Quentin had the audience eating out of their hands. And doing bear impressions.
 Apparently it was the first complete sell-out at Swanland Village Hall, and that was great news for the Matthew Good Foundation which was set up in memory of the former joint managing director of Hull-based John Good & Sons, specialists in international freight management and logistics. Matthew, who was 32, died last summer while running the Humber Half Marathon for charity. The charity helps to fund research and education surrounding sport-induced heat stroke and you can find it here: http://www.matthewgoodfoundation.org
Phil Ascough
6 May 2012
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Phil Ascough is a writer and media/PR consultant who specialises in general business, sport and music. He has worked in the media for more than 30 years and has recently published two books with Bloomsbury, Kissing The Badge – about 20 years of the Premier League – and The Armchair Olympian – about the Olympic Games.

The Auricula Suite Concert is now available for bookings.

Enquiries – contact: loudhailer@duffyhoward.karoo.co.uk

Amanda Lowe and Quentin Budworth http://celtarabia.com/ Contact: quentinbudworth@btinternet.com Robin and Annabel Graham Drointon Nurseries  Contact: info@auricula-plants.co.uk

Pickering Road Community Orchard May Day Event

Pickering Road Community Orchard May Day Event

Dancing around the Maypole at Pickering Road Community Orchard.
Watching the Raving Mae Morris dancers.
Find the egg treasure hunt.
Meet Duncan the Hobby Horse.
See 350 apple trees in blossom.
and have a great time while it’s not raining.

This is a fantastic event much loved by members of the Hessle Ceilidh Band. Highly recommended. Did I mention the amazing cakes ?

Ceilidh at Ramada Hull

Planning a wedding celebration, retirement or birthday party at at the The Ramada Hull ? Why not book the Hessle Ceildh Band?

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – but not for the faint of heart who don’t like a good old knees up! Look out for our community ceilidhs on the Events Diary page for any public dances.

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk  or ring Pippa on 7891 590111.

Celebrate at Rudstone Walk

Planning a wedding celebration, retirement or birthday party at at Rudstone Walk ? Why not book the Hessle Ceildh Band?

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – but not for the faint of heart who don’t like a good old knees up! Look out for our community ceilidhs on the Events Diary page for any public dances.

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk  or ring Pippa on 7891 590111.

 

Celebration Ceilidh at Sledmere House

Planning a wedding celebration, retirement or birthday party at at Sledmere House ? Why not book the Hessle Ceildh Band?

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – but not for the faint of heart who don’t like a good old knees up! Look out for our community ceilidhs on the Events Diary page for any public dances.

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk or ring Pippa on 07891 590111.

Celebrate with a Ceilidh at Carlton Towers

Planning a wedding celebration, retirement or birthday party at at Carlton Towers ? Why not book the Hessle Ceildh Band?

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – but not for the faint of heart who don’t like a good old knees up! Look out for our community ceilidhs on the Events Diary page for any public dances.

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk or ring Pippa on 07891 590111.

Ceilidh Celebration at The Expanse Hotel, Bridlington

Planning a wedding celebration, retirement or birthday party at at the Expanse Hotel, Bridlington ? Why not book the Hessle Ceildh Band?

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – but not for the faint of heart who don’t like a good old knees up! Look out for our community ceilidhs on the Events Diary page for any public dances.

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk or ring Pippa on 07891 590111.

The Bell In Driffield Market Place Driffield

Planning a wedding celebration, retirement or birthday party at at the The Bell in Driffield ? Why not book the Hessle Ceildh Band?

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – but not for the faint of heart who don’t like a good old knees up! Look out for our community ceilidhs on the Events Diary page for any public dances.

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk or ring Pippa on 07891 590111.

What else is there at The Bell In Driffield?
An 18th century listed hotel, situated in the centre of Driffield ‘The Capital of the Wolds’, tastefully furnished with antiques and fine arts.Tardis-like in appearance it boasts 16 individually styled suites and bedrooms, a beautiful oak panelled dining room offering fine dining in elegant surroundings, The Oak Bar, where you can choose a tipple from The Whiskey Menu featuring around 300 malt whiskies, or choose from a range of handpulled cask conditioned real ales.The hotel offers an unrivalled range of leisure facilities including superspa, floatation tank, indoor swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, full Nautilus gym, an Holistic Beauty Salon, squash court and snooker room etc.Situated within easy reach of historic York and Beverley. Hotel not suitable for children under 16 yrs old

Celebrations the Old Mill Hotel and Restaurant, Driffield

Planning a wedding celebration, retirement or birthday party at at the Old Mill Hotel and Restaurant, Driffield ? Why not book the Hessle Ceildh Band?

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – but not for the faint of heart who don’t like a good old knees up! Look out for our community ceilidhs on the Events Diary page for any public dances.

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email:  hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk  or ring Pippa on 07891 590111.

Planning a Celebration Ceilidh at the Beverley Arms Hotel?

Planning a wedding celebration, retirement or birthday party at at the Beverley Arms  Hotel in Beverley? Why not book the Hessle Ceildh Band?

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – but not for the faint of heart who don’t like a good old knees up! Look out for our community ceilidhs on the Events Diary page for any public dances.

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk  or ring Pippa on 7891 590111.

Celebrate with a Ceilidh at the Best Western Lairgate Hotel in Beverley

Planning a wedding celebration, retirement or birthday party at at the Best Western Lairgate  Hotel in Beverley? Why not book the Hessle Ceildh Band?

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – but not for the faint of heart who don’t like a good old knees up! Look out for our community ceilidhs on the Events Diary page for any public dances.

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk  or ring Pippa on 7891 590111.

Celebration ceilidh at the Willerby Manor Hotel

Planning a wedding celebration, retirement or birthday party at at Willerby Manor Hotel? Why not book the Hessle Ceildh Band?

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull. We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – but not for the faint of heart who don’t like a good old knees up! Look out for our community ceilidhs on the Events Diary page for any public dances.

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun – has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk  or ring Pippa on 7891 590111.

Celebration Ceilidh at the Lazaat Restaurant Bar Hotel

Planning a wedding celebration, retirement or birthday party at at Lazaat Restaurant Bar Hotel? Why not book the Hessle Ceildh Band?

Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull.  We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – but not for the faint of heart who don’t like a good old knees up!  Look out for our community ceilidhs on the Events Diary page for any public dances.

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun –  has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk  or ring Pippa on 7891 590111.

 

Village Hall Ceilidhs In East Yorkshire

Village Halls are fantastic venues for Ceilidhs a great family or community celebration – We have played in villages across the east riding for weddings, retirement parties, birthday parties, church groups and schools.

A Ceilidh is a great way to celebrate a special occasion – it brings people together and are a great way to make a wedding, birthday, anniversary or retirement party a memorable and fun event – we can compere the event and even play special tunes like ‘Happy Birthday’, ‘Here Comes the Bride’ and ‘For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow’.

Why choose a Ceilidh? – Well firstly it’s really good clean energetic fun with a broad appeal to all age groups. The nature of a Ceilidh makes friends of strangers and is a great ice breaker! Once you’ve booked the band and explained the arrangements for the day mentioning any special announcements or musical moments that you want us to create you can relax knowing that the we can provide  provide the perfect entertainment for your special occasion.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk  or ring Pippa on 7891 590111.

Celebrations At The Village Hotel Hull

With it’s beautifully decorated function suites The Village Hotel is a nice venue for a wedding or celebration especially as guests can stop over night at the venue – no messing about with taxix in the wee hours and a morning after swim to wake you up the next day.

To make the event go with a bang and get people laughing and talking to each other book The Hessle Ceilidh Band who are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull.  We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – but not for the faint of heart who don’t like a good old knees up!  Look out for our community ceilidhs on the Events Diary page for any public dances.

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun –  has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk  or ring Pippa on 7891 590111.

Ceilidh Celebration At City Hall Hull

Why not celebrate your wedding or party in style at the prestigious and historic Hull City Hall in the heart of Hull city centre. Hull City Hall can offer you – traditional elegance with the grandest of settings – The Mortimer Suite with its centre atrium framed by an ornate domed ceiling capacity for up to 110 for ceremony and up to 300 people for seated reception and dancing.

The break the ice  for a great Yorkshire knees up with the Hessle Ceilidh Band are based in the East Riding of Yorkshire near Hull.  We are a five to ten piece band including a dance caller. We have whistle, fiddles, recorders, melodeon, guitar, bass, piano, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, various percussion and sometimes shawm. Our gigs are vibrant and fun – but not for the faint of heart who don’t like a good old knees up!  Look out for our community ceilidhs on theEvents Diary page for any public dances.

Whatever the event, be it a Ceilidh or Barn Dance we have a vast amount of music that will create the right feel good factor for your event ranging from Scottish, Irish, European, Medieval and the traditional music of England.

But the band is only half the story – the other half is the caller – the person who shouts the moves out and guides you through the dances – we are really lucky to work with an exceptional caller who is full of energy and can get people up and enjoying themselves in no time – the dances are fantastic and really help to build a party atmosphere.

Our caller knows loads of amazing dances that are really great fun –  has also been known to throw in the occasional story and exceptionally funny jokes to give the dancers time to rest and catch their breath.

To contact the band email: hessleceilidhband@yahoo.co.uk  or ring Pippa on 7891 590111.