Barn dance bands, ceilidh bands, hoe down bands UK
Fiona’s answers for the Top 20 “Frequently Asked
Questions” about putting on a Barn Dance, Ceilidh or Hoe Down.
Each of the questions is back-buttoned for ease of navigation. Just click
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reply!
I use the word “Ceilidh” very frequently in the following text,
but the same info also applies to “Barn Dance” and “Hoedown”.
The information is based on my own experience. (At time of writing – about
31 years – but I'm young at heart - and started playing when knee-high-to-a-grasshopper!!)
If there is anything else you need to know which isn’t covered here,
DO please ring or email me! I’d be happy to have a chat with you. .
. .
Here goes:
1) What’s the difference between a Barn Dance, a Ceilidh or Ceili and a Hoe Down?
2) What makes a Ceilidh or Barn Dance such a good form of entertainment?
3) Do we need to book a Caller as well as the Band?
4) Which styles of dances work best?
7) How many people are needed to make it a successful Ceilidh?
8) What’s the best length of time for a Ceilidh?
9) What’s the really successful overall format for a Ceilidh?
10) How do we start the evening off?
11) Should we book a DJ as well as the Ceilidh Band?
12) What technical and other requirements does a Ceilidh Band have?
14) How much does a Ceilidh or Barn Dance Band and Caller cost? How do we pay?
15) How far ahead do we need to book a Band and Caller?
16) Want to try before you buy? Can we hear a demo CD of the Band?
18) What happens when we say YES to booking a Band and / or Caller?
