The Skelpit Lug Ceilidh Band
Music Description: Scottish and Irish Ceilidh Music
Standard Set Length: Flexible, but a typical ceilidh or wedding is usually around 3-4 hours, including a break.
Price Range: from £390 to £780
Contact: make an enquiry
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Background and Description
Based in Central Scotland, the Skelpit Lug Ceilidh Band has been around for fifteen years, during which time it has built up a performance expertise which few bands can match.
With a top-class front line of fiddle, accordion and mandolin/banjo, supported by double bass, guitars and bodhran, the band offers a rich variety of sounds from gentle waltzes to rollicking reels and jigs. Add in some wonderful singing and a lot of excellent (and patient!) calling in several languages, and you have a band for all occasions.
Though performing mostly in lowland Scotland, the Lugs have played widely across Scotland and England and abroad. The band has performed in France and Cyprus and band members have also played in Ireland, France, Belgium, Germany and Russia. Wherever they appear, they have always been highly praised for their musical skills, interesting dances and the tremendous atmosphere which they invariably create.
So if you're looking for an experienced group for that wedding, concert, festival, special occasion or corporate event, try the Skelpit Lug Ceilidh Band. Bookings can be tailored from three or four musicians to the full six-piece outfit depending on your needs and the size of venue.
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*Prices (packages)
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| custom | enquire |
| 3 piece | £390 |
| 4 piece | £520 |
| 5 piece | £650 |
| 6 piece (standard) | £780 |
*Prices (Travel costs)
*Prices given are for rough estimates only.
For accurate prices please
make an enquiry.
Set List
We play every kind of Scottish traditional and ceilidh music for dancing or concert, and include singing if desired. We don't have a 'typical' set because every event is tailored to the occasion and evolves as it goes along. We never arrive with a pre-determined list of dances or tunes.
Comments & Feedback
"We wanted to write and thank the Skelpit Lugs for the fantastic ceilidh music which you played for us at Glenlivet House on 26th October (2007). The band really got people dancing and everyone commented on how great you were. Despite limited space we managed a wide range of dances, which were well called and had everyone generally going in the right direction ! We very much enjoyed the solo singing during the buffet and breaks. Thanks for working so well to complete a truly memorable evening for our Silver Wedding. We shall be recommending you to anyone planning a ceilidh."
Sally and Phil Jewson, Leighton Buzzard,
7th November 2007
"Just a quick email to say thanks very much for your tolerance and excellent playing at Tess and Mark's wedding last Friday at Houston House. We've been receiving a number of 'thank you' cards ourselves this week, in which the ceilidh is mentioned frequently and was obviously a highlight of the evening for many !"
Trish Santer, 14th September 2007
"Just a quick email before we go off on our honeymoon early tomorrow morning. I just wanted to thank you and the rest of the band for helping to make our night at the Gleneagles Hotel very special. Everyone loved the Ceilidh which showed by the fact that the floor was full for every dance ! Many thanks.
Rob and Laura Wallace 17th August 2007
"Skelpit Lug has made several visits to play for us and other events in Cyprus. They are an excellent band but they are also excellent people and have become friends whom we hope to have back again in the future."
Ken Watson, Editor of 'The Glen', the magazine of The Caledonian Society of Cyprus, 25th April 2007.
"If you are looking for a ceilidh band that plays excellent music and that encourages the company to join in the dancing then Skelpit Lug is the ideal band. They will not only have you dancing to the traditional standards but also to some great dances of their own. They have played for us on numerous occasions such as Burns Nights, School Proms, and Christmas dances and they are always excellent. Pupils, staff, parents and friends all agree that the Skelpit Lugs are the ideal choice for a successful and enjoyable evening."
Linda Horsburgh, Headteacher, Wallace High School (Stirling) 16th May 2007
"We arranged for the Skelpit Lugs to play at our wedding in France. Words cannot fully express just how much the Skelpit Lugs contributed to our day. It goes without saying that they are brilliant musicians, truly professional and genuinely great guys too. As well as making the long trip to France, they went far beyond what most bands would offer. Our guests, without exception, thought that it was the best wedding they'd ever been to. The Lugs got everyone up and dancing, always ensuring that everyone understood the dances and had a fantastic time. We've already booked them again to play at our first wedding anniversary."
Elinor and Rob Martell
"This is to say how much everyone appreciated the Skelpit Lugs' wonderful contribution to our daughter Caroline's wedding party. There was no mistaking the huge enjoyment our guests had from the ceilidh dancing - for many of them it was the first time but I didn't notice many hanging back ! That was thanks to the warm, inclusive style of your caller as well as the toe-tapping irresistibility of your music. Our sincere thanks to all of you."
Juliet McCracken
"I just wanted to thank you for an absolutely fantastic ceilidh on Saturday night at the Winnock Hotel, Drymen. You all did ever so well at organising the dances for the various nationalities we had among our guests. All the people we spoke to thought the ceilidh was a major highlight of the day."
Phil and Sophie Lamond
"Skelpit Lug is without doubt the best ceilidh band that we have ever come across. The guests at our daughter Nicola's wedding filled the dance floor the entire evening. The staff at the Stirling County Rugby Club said they had never seen so many people dancing and enjoying themselves. We won't hesitate to pass your details to others and wish you every success for the future."
Maureen and Harry Black
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