Lively, reliable Ceilidh Band, playing across the North West
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Great Music for a Great Time!
If you haven’t tried it before, a ceilidh is a social dance with a caller and live band. The caller organises the dances, leading people through the moves and making sure everything runs as smoothly as possible. It’s a lot like a barn dance, but more lively. It’s a brilliant way to get a party going.
We know there are a lot of ceilidh bands out there. What makes us different is the energy and enjoyment we put into our music – put simply, we love playing these tunes, and we love seeing people dance to them.
The music and the dances we play are drawn from English traditions, so they’re a little different from those you’ll encounter at a Scottish or an Irish Ceilidh. The band’s been going for over 20 years, so we’ve got lots of experience of what makes an evening work well. We do everything we can to make sure our ceilidhs are friendly and inclusive.
You don’t need to know how to dance! The great thing about a ceilidh is that everyone can join in. We’re happy playing for all ages and abilities, from people who never normally dance to seasoned ceilidh-goers. We’ve got a wide repertoire music and of dances, ranging from ones so simple they almost dance themselves, to the bewilderingly advanced and complicated!
We’ve played for all sorts of parties and gatherings over the years, including weddings, civil partnerships, birthday parties, festivals, fundraisers and more. We bring our own PAT-tested PA equipment and the caller – all we need from you is a bit of space, and people who want to dance!
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“We danced the night away and had an amazing time with the energy the band gave the crowd. What a fantastic evening we had! I cannot wait to see them at their next event!”
Space For Dancing If You Want it!
With lots of notice, encouragement and promise of a good audience we can be persuaded to travel further afield. Village halls, churches, marquees, arts centres... so long as there's enough space for the six of us and our kit (we like stages!), and enough space for dancing if you want it.
“We danced the night away and had an amazing time with the energy the band gave the crowd. What a fantastic evening we had! I cannot wait to see them at their next event!”
Dance The Night Away
The Earthquakers
What We Offer
Weddings & Celebrations
A ceilidh is a great way to mark your big day and get your guests having fun together. We’ve played for all kinds of weddings and parties over the years, from the super-smart and stylish to the most low-key and homely. We’re always honoured to be part of anyone’s special day, and we’ll do our best to make sure the party goes with a swing!
Public & Ticketed Events
We’re proud to have played for scores of local clubs, churches, arts centres and charities over the years, as well as being a regular fixture at the Space to Emerge Festival and playing the first ever Todmorden Folk Festival. Whether it’s a fundraiser, an in-house social or a ticketed event open to the public, the Earthquakers are a reliable, professional choice – not to mention good fun!
Performances
As well as our ceilidhs, we love any opportunity to play for an audience. An Earthquakers live set mixes the soul and grit of English traditional music with the passion of the protest song and the deepfeeling of country and blues. We’re up for any event where people want to listen to good music, whether it’s in a pub, concert hall, outdoor festival or a private party.
Want to know more?
Do get in touch if you’d like a quote for your event, or if you have any questions. We’ve also got a handy information sheet HERE that covers a lot of the practicalities of planning a ceilidh.
