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Bands listed here are, in alphabetical order:
*Old Tyme*
Iain Cathcart & his band, Ayrshire
Ian Holmes, Dumfries
Iain MacPhail, Edinburgh
The Ian Muir Sound, Prestwick
*Reeling*
*Weddings*
Ian Robertson, South East England
Ian Thomson Scottish Dance Band, Kirkintilloch, West Scotland
Calum MacKinnon and Andy Imbrie, Seattle
*Reeling*
Innistor Scottish Dance Band, West and South of London
The Invercauld Scottish Dance Band, Jersey, Channel Islands
*folk (drinking songs, etc)*
Iron Broo, Aberdeen and Edinburgh
Itchy Fingers, Aberdeen
Ivythorn, Somerset/Wiltshire/Glos/Bath/Bristol
*Old Tyme*| Based in: | Ayrshire, South-west, Scotland, |
| Style: | SCD, Ceilidh, Old Tyme |
| Typical line-up: | 3 - 6 piece: accordion, fiddle, 2nd accordion, piano, bass & drums
for recordings/broadcasts. (generally 3-4 piece for gigs).
Dance caller can be provided if necessary. |
| Recordings: | As if by Magic... (2004): CONISB01 |
| Contact: | Iain Cathcart 69 Blairafton Wynd Kilwinning Ayrshire KA13 6UQ Scotland Tel: (01294) 552177 Email: iain@iaincathcart.com Web page: http://www.iaincathcart.com/ |
Experienced band, at ease playing either for Ceilidh, RSCDS or Old time dances.
We have broadcast regularly for over 10 years on Robbie Shepherd's BBC Radio Scotland "Take the Floor" programme and have recently released our debut CD "As if by Magic..." Now available for purchase online at www.iaincathcart.com.
Information supplied by Iain Cathcart.
| Based in: | ??? |
| Style: | Scottish Country |
| Typical line-up: | Button Accordion, Piano Accordion, Piano, Double Bass and Drums. |
| Recordings: | Highlander
Music Scottish Dances Vol 4: HRMCD504 (1996) |
| Contact: | Ian Holmes Ian Holmes Music 1 - 7 Glasgow Street Dumfries DG2 9AF Tel: 01387 262063 |
A chance encounter with an accordion in his early teens gave Ian Holmes his entry into the world of Scottish Country Dance Music; his interest and innate skills soon developed, and led him to the forefront of the dance music scene with his own band, which started broadcasting in 1962. [...] The innovative techniques of these superb musicians have contributed much to the flourishing traditions of Scotish Country Dance Music.
Description by Highlander music.
Information supplied by Ian Brockbank
(ian@scottishdance.net).
Iain MacPhail
| Based in: | Edinburgh |
| Style: | Scottish Country |
| Typical line-up: | |
| Recordings: | Highlander
Music Scottish Dances Vol 5: HRMCD505 (1996) The Dancing World of Iain MacPhail ??? |
| Contact: Iain MacPhail Tel:[+44] (0)131 449 4664 |
Description by Highlander music.
Information supplied by Ian Brockbank
(ian@scottishdance.net).
The Ian Muir Sound
| Based in: | Prestwick |
| Style: | Scottish Country or Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | 1-5 piece |
| Recordings: | Dance Dance Dance - 19 popular Ceilidh Dances Dance Some More - 18 popular Ceilidh Dances Scottish Country Dances Vol 1&2 - Full length SCD Scottish Country Dances Vol 3 - Full length SCD The 2nd Collection of Kirkbrae Dances - Ful length SCD Scottish & Beyond - Listening & Dancing album Moving Tradition - Listening & Dancing Album A Salute to Jim Johnstone - Sets of compositions from Jim's book An Evening with Friends Vol 2 - Ceilidh Dances with the full band. |
| Contact: | Ian Muir 1 Douglas Avenue Prestwick Ayrshire KA9 1SB Tel Home: 01292 477053 Mobile: 07866 373095 or email Ian Muir (Iannemuir@aol.com) |
THE IAN MUIR SOUND is one of the busiest bands on the Scottish Dance Scene and have performed not only in their native Scotland but all over England and Northern Ireland as well as Eire. They are also well known to cruisers on the P&O cruise ship 'Canberraa' having featured on Scottish Theme Cruises for the company. Indeed the band along with dance caller Eric Finley will be cruising in November 1998 aboard the 'Victoria'.Lively, an interesting selection of tunes; you can't go far wrong here - Ian Brockbank.The basis of the band is essentially a trio - Ian Muir on accordion, Colin Bell on keyboards and Derek Hamilton on drums but for large functions the addition of a fiddle is often the order of the day and normally Gordon Simpson fills that roll admirably. For broadcasts Derek vacates the drum seat and young Scot Gordon ( son of famous Scottish entertainers Joe Gordon & Sally Logan ) sits in while Derek joins the front line on 2nd Accordion. Neil Macmillan joins the band on double bass. The full broadcasting band is featured on A SALUTE TO JIM JOHNSTONE.
THE IAN MUIR SOUND plays for a wide range of functions including weddings, ceilidhs, country dances, stage shows, accordion clubs and theme cruises.
Information supplied by Derek Hamilton.
| Based in: | Stonehaven, North East Scotland |
| Style: | SCD/Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | 3 piece to 6 piece as required. We also call dances as required and travel all over Scotland, England and further if required! |
| Recordings: | "Take 1" released in 1992, �Set Two� released in 2001, broadcast on BBC�s "Take the Floor" since 1990 |
| Contact: | Ian Thomson
(Ian@ThomsonSDB.fsnet.co.uk) tel: (01569) 739399 Web: www.ThomsonSDB.fsnet.co.uk |
Information supplied by Ian Thomson.
| Based in: | West and South of London, South-east England, |
| Style: | Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | Accordion, fiddle, guitar + own caller |
| Recordings: | None |
| Contact: | Sandy Flett Tel: 01252 782003 Email: sandyflett@btinternet.com Web: www.innistor.co.uk |
Innistor has been successfully playing for Scottish ceilidhs in the South East for many years - for weddings, parties, Burn's Nights, etc. The accordion, fiddle and guitar are complemented by midi piano and bass played live via the accordion left hand, giving a full, lively, authentic Scottish sound. Our very experienced caller ensures that the choice and number of dances through the evening is suited to the gathering. We are a friendly bunch whose aim is to provide good music and dancing and an enjoyable evening. More information, pictures, sound samples etc, on our web-site www.innistor.co.uk.
Information supplied by Sandy Flett <sandyflett@btinternet.com>.
| Based in: | Jersey, Channel Islands |
| Style: | Scottish Country Dance/Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | Two fiddles and piano, which can be augmented with accordion and drums |
| Recordings: | Lilian released a CD of Scottish music in
2003, played on fiddle and piano. The
tracks are arranged for dancing, and
include sets of Reels, Jigs, Strathspeys
and Waltzes, together with a couple of
listening tracks. The CDs cost �12.00
each (+ �1.00 p&p in UK) and can be
ordered from Lilian Linden. The
Invercauld Scottish Dance Band also
recorded two tracks on a recent London
Branch RSCDS recording.
|
| Contact: | Lilian Linden Telephone: 01534 789817 Mobile: 07829 722446 e-mail: lilian.linden@virgin.net Web page: www.invercauldband.com |
In October 1997, Lilian formed a Scottish dance band (now called the Invercauld Scottish Dance Band), which plays for Scottish Country Dances and Balls, Weddings, Ceilidhs, St Andrew's Nights, Burns' Nights, Charity Dances and other fund-raising events, as well as Reeling Dances for Reelers, Parties and other functions with a Scottish flavour.
The Invercauld Scottish Dance Band has a vast repertoire of Scottish Music and aims to provide an exciting yet traditional sound, which is enjoyable for both dancers and listeners. The band normally consists of three or four musicians, consisting of fiddles, piano and occasionally accordion and/or drums. For Ceilidhs and Weddings, if a caller is required, the band has an excellent caller, and the lively music and calling together make for a great evening, with a tremendous atmosphere. Full PA equipment suitable for most halls.
Now based in Jersey and playing in Jersey, Channel Islands, the Invercauld Scottish Dance Band is however happy to travel occasionally to functions both in the UK and abroad.
Lilian has also composed Scottish tunes (some of which are on her CD recording), which are currently being played by numerous Bands.
Information supplied by Lilian Linden.
*folk (drinking songs, etc)*| Based in: | Aberdeen and Edinburgh, North-east and South-east Scotland, |
| Style: | Ceilidh, folk (drinking songs, etc) |
| Typical line-up: | accordion, fiddle, whistle, flute, guitar, bodhran,
greek percussion (dabuka etc.) vocals and dance caller 4/5 piece band |
| Recordings: | |
| Contact: | Charlie Abel 291 Broomhouse Road Edinburgh EH11 3UR Tel: 0131 4442801 Tel (mobile): 07802 861390 Email: charlieabel@ironbroo.co.uk Web: www.ironbroo.co.uk |
Based in Aberdeen, will travel anywhere. Iron Broo play lively wild ceilidh and folk (drinkin songs etc.) not for the faint hearted!
Information supplied by Charlie Abel.
| Based in: | Aberdeen, North-east, Scotland, |
| Style: | Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | Five piece including caller. Instruments - highland
pipes/tin-whistle, fiddle, button-box, guitar, bass |
| Recordings: | |
| Contact: | Val Cutler Tel (mobile): 07710226686 Email: val@itchyfingers.net Web page: http://www.itchyfingers.net/ |
We are based in Aberdeen and prepared to travel anywhere in the North-East.
Information supplied by Tom Roche <t.roche@abdn.ac.uk>.
| Based in: | Somerset/Wiltshire/Glos/Bath/Bristol |
| Style: | English Ceilidh |
| Typical line-up: | Accordion, 2 fiddles, bouzouki, + caller and others (eg banjo, guitar, flute) |
| Recordings: | none |
| Contact: |
telephone: (01458) 43906 |
I heard Ivythorn at a wedding in Bristol - great lively sound, very flexible - they were quite happy to include Scottish Ceilidh dances at request.
Apparently emails to the address provided were bouncing. If you have an up-to-date email address for them, please let me know.
Information from espring@compuserve.com.
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