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HotScotch Ceilidh Band at The Bongo Club – Tuesday 17th April 2012
On Tuesday 17th of April HotScotch Ceilidh Band will be playing at Edinburgh’s Bongo Club as part of the regular series of ceilidhs run by The Ceilidh Club. Then dancing starts at 8.20pm and tickets are £6 on the door.
Accordionist Paul Chamberlain is also the band’s caller and will teach the dances, so the event is great for everyone from complete beginners to experienced ceilidh dancers. Continue reading
Superb night of Ceilidh Dancing at The Hub with HotScotch Ceilidh Band
Last Friday evening, HotScotch Ceilidh Band played at one of their favourite venues in Edinburgh – “The Hub”. Right at the top of the Royal mile below the historic Edinburgh Castle, The Hub creates a magical atmosphere for any wedding … Continue reading
Ceilidh Bands, Scottish Music and Ceilidh Dances around the world
At this time of year, many Scottish Ceilidh Bands travel overseas to play for St. Andrew’s Day events. These are often coupled with other ceilidhs or Scottish Country Dance teaching and dancing sessions. Ceilidh Bands in Glasgow, Ceilidh Bands in Edinburgh and those from all over Scotland, are regularly invited out to play for these events around the world. Continue reading
Edinburgh Ceilidh at the Bongo Club with HotScotch Ceilidh Band
On Tuesday 20th of December HotScotch Ceilidh Band will be playing at Edinburgh’s Bongo Club as part of the regular series of ceilidhs run by The Ceilidh Club. Then dancing starts at 8.20pm and tickets are £6 on the door. Continue reading
HotScotch Ceilidh Band at Castello di Vincigliata, Italy
In September 2011, HotScotch Ceilidh Band travelled out to Italy to play for a wedding in Castello di Vincigliata near Fiesole. Set in the rolling Tuscan hills overlooking Florence, this proved to be a fantastic setting for a wedding reception. The medieval castle has been restored by it’s current family owners to provide a spacious, luxurious venue to celebrate and along with lovely sunshine and beautiful catering, it is simply stunning. Continue reading
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Thinking about having a Ceilidh Band for your Wedding Reception?
As anybody who has organised a wedding will know, planning and preparation is key to ensuring a successful day. As important as the actually marriage ceremony, is the evening reception and arranging the best entertainment for your guests, to ensure an enjoyable, fun evening. There are many options to choose from but the increasing demand for high quality live music has helped to raise the popularity of Ceilidh dancing as a choice of entertainment for wedding receptions. There are many aspects to consider when deciding on a band, some of which are discussed below.
Making the right choice of band
Ceilidh Bands come in all sorts of sizes and
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HotScotch Ceilidh Band at the Bongo Club, Edinburgh
On Tuesday 15th of March HotScotch Ceilidh Band will be playing at Edinburgh’s Bongo Club as part of the regular series of ceilidhs run by The Ceilidh Club. Then dancing starts at 8.20pm and tickets are £6 on the door.
Accordionist Paul Chamberlain is also the band’s caller and will teach the dances, so the event is great for everyone from complete beginners to experienced ceilidh dancers.
Burns Night Ceilidhs in Edinburgh and Glasgow
HotScotch Ceilidh Band had a busy weekend, playing for two Student Balls in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Edinburgh Veterinary Student Society Burns Night Ceilidh was held at the Summerhall buildings in Edinburgh – part of the Dick Vet School, and was a great evening. The traditional meal of Haggis, Neeps and Tatties, was followed by rousing renditions of some of Robert Burns’ best known works such as Tam o’ Shanter.
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Very best wishes for 2011 from HotScotch Ceilidh Band
2011 looks to be another eventful year for Paul and the band, so if you are looking for a dynamic, professional Scottish Ceilidh Band for your function, please contact Paul either by phone or email to discuss how HotScotch Ceilidh Band can make yours a successful, enjoyable night to remember. The band travel all over Scotland and the UK, with regular appearances abroad Continue reading
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Scottish Ceilidhs and Caledonian Societies around the world
At this time of year, many Scottish Ceilidh Bands travel overseas to play for St. Andrew’s Day events. These are often coupled with other ceilidhs or Scottish Country Dance teaching and dancing sessions. Ceilidh Bands in Glasgow, Ceilidh Bands in Edinburgh and those from all over Scotland, are regularly invited out to play for these events around the world.
Due to the vast number of Scottish Expatriates around the world, there are a great many Scottish societies which hold events for their members. Bringing traditional Scottish music to them provides a highlight to the calendar, and also helps to show the Scottish culture to their friends and colleagues
Scottish Societies
The St Andrew Society has a comprehensive list of organisations around the world dedicated to Scottish music and culture.
Many of these St Andrew’s Societies, Caledonian Societies and other Scottish clubs
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