Baltik Ceilidh Band

Ma Lairds & Loddies,

Chinas & Fair Middens...

London's Premier Ceilidh Covers Band present to you a new generation of celtic musicians bursting with energy. Their burning grooves and rich melodies hit you hard and keep you dancing all night. With high profile performances for the likes of Tower 42, Exxon Mobil, NHS and the Old Billingsgate Market, they are fast becoming the must have feature of any Celtic event. Renowned as a funky and exciting dance band with a wide range of influences, they have has taken the key elements of Scottish & Irish tradition and moulded a new fresh Celtic blend with well known covers... irresistible to dance to.

Tradition with a Twist:
A London Based Ceilidh Band for all your Celtic needs.

Band Line-Ups

Bespoke Ceilidh/Cover Options

2 piece (Background & Ceremony Music)
Fiddle & Guitar

3 piece (ceilidh only)
Drum kit/Caller, Accordion & Fiddle

4 piece
Fiddle/Vocals, Acoustic Bass, Guitar & Drum kit/Lead Vocals/Caller

5 piece
4 + Recorder/Vocals
4 + Flute/Saxophone
4 + Accordion

7 piece
4 + Trumpet, Saxophone & Trombone

10 piece (with sound engineer)
4 + Recorder/Vocals, Flute/Tenor Saxophone, Trumpet, Soprano Saxophone, Trombone & Percussion/Vibes

Why not add the DJ package?
We offer a DJ option for your event free of charge up to midnight.
If interested please add the option to your enquiry using the band selector on the contact page.

Set List

Ceilidh Set
Flying Scotsman
Gay Gordons
Dashing White Sergent
Strip The Willow
Military 2-Step
St Bernards Waltz
Virginia Reel
Canadian Barn Dance
Swedish Masquerade
Thread The Needle
Circassian Circle
Orcadian Strip The Willow

Covers
Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon
You Are All I Have - Snow Patrol
All These Things That I've Done - The Killers
Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
Maybe Tomorrow - Stereophonic
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Forget You - Ce Lo Green
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynryrd Skynyrd
Long Train Running - Doobie Bros
Valerie - Mark Ronson
Life In The Fast Lane - The Eagles
Gimmie Some Lovin' - Steve Winwood
Hard To Handle - Otis Reading
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac

Only Available With Horn Section
Ants Marching - Dave Matthews Band
Reelin' In The Years - Steely Dan
Take Me To The River - Al Green
Dude Looks Like A Lady - Aerosmith
I'm A Believer - Monkeys
Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Soul Man - Sam & Dave
I'm A Man - Steve Winwood
Let Me Entertain You - Robbie Williams
Right Place Wrong Time - Dr John
Keep The Faith - Bon Jovi
You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon
Butterfly - Jason Mraz
Power Of Love - Huey Lewis & The News
Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell (Counting Crows Version)

The Band Can Also Play Jazz Standards.

Testimonials

"The band were without doubt the highlight of our evening. The musical fusion of traditional with modern music was a fantastic take on the ceilidh and provided a great source of entertainment. The dance floor was never empty and we would thoroughly recommend the band to anyone looking for a quality, highly trained, entertaining live band to add a touch of class to any event."
-Emily and Jamie
Wedding @ Basingstoke.

"Thank you Baltik Ceilidh for your wonderful music and also for your patient help with our dancing! This was definitely one of the best parts of our wedding day: it brought everyone together and we will always remember it with a smile."
-Lydia and Axel
Wedding @ Gonville & Caius.

"The night was brilliant! The Music was very impressive and I was especially taken with the dance tuition on the Dance floor... Bravo!..."
- Jonathan Taylor (Tango Siempre)
Burns Night

"Making an interesting combination of both new music and traditional Scottish Folk in a powerful, direct and effective manner"
- Paul Newland (composer).

"This group of Guildhall musicians will conjure an atmosphere so charged with the power, your desire to dance will be insatiable!"
- City lights, Gonville & Caius.
Cambridge May Ball

"A potpourri of climatic and contrapuntal sound, performed with most dexterously throughout the evening. The Baltik Ceilidh Band will no doubt soon be on the international circuit"
-Frank Major.
St Giles' Cripplegate May

Clients

Devonshire SQ
NHS
Old Billingsgate Market
National Portrait Gallery
Edinburgh Corn Exchange
Tower 42
Dollar Academy
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Gonville Caius
Exon Mobil
O'Neill's
Jigs 'n' Reels
Full Circle
Vibrations Music
Freak Music

FAQ

How much do you charge?
Click here to enquire about an act and receive a no obligation quote. Or contact us by phone on 07961 200 225.

Do you supply a written contract?
Yes. Written by the Musicians Union.

How much deposit is required?
A non-refundable deposit of £150 is required to confirm a booking.

When is payment due?
The remaining balance is required 7 working days prior to the event.

How do I book?
You can either phone us on 07961 200 225 or email us through our contact page.

Is there any scenario in which the band could cancel?
In the unlikely scenario that a player cannot make a performance, each player has a long list of deputy musicians to call upon.

Do you provide PA and lighting?
Yes!
Our standard PA is suitable for a room of around 300 people. If you are hosting a large-scale event we are happy to supply further lighting and a larger P.A. However, an additional fee will apply. If you are personaly hiring a P.A. system we are happy to discuss the act requirements with your sound engineer.

How much space do you require?
We require 4m x 3m minimum.

I've been told the venue has a "sound limiter" - is this a problem?
A sound limiter is an electronic device that monitors the sound and is sometimes connected to cuts the power in the venue (and therefore to the bands equipment) if the volume level in the room exceeds a pre-set level. Please be very careful when choosing your venue as your event could be ruined if a limiter is installed.

If your venue has a sound limiter we will contact them to ensure there are no foreseeable problems with noise related concerns.

How far do you travel?
We are happy to travel anywhere in the world.

How early do you need to setup before a gig?
It takes us up to 2 hours to set up PA, lighting and sound check. This can be split in to two separate 1hr slots.

Can you supply background music between sets?
Yes. We are able to provide music from a popular playlist between sets.

How long do/can you play for?
We can play up to 3 x 1hr sets.

I have a small budget, can you help?
We will try our best to accomodate all budgets. Get in contact and we'll try our best to help you out!

What type of venues will the band play at?
Our only requirement is that there is a safe power supply and a cover for outdoor events in case of rain.

How does the band dress?
We wear smart dress as standard e.g. Suits, DJ's, Kilts etc. If you have a special request please let us know when you enquire.

Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, PAT Tested and have PLI.

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