News
Sun 18th July, 2010. I've added another ceilidh chart, comparing the number of ceilidhs per month this year to last year. This chart updates dynamically as ceilidhs are added to the diary.
Mon 5th July, 2010.
I've added a new ceilidh charts page that shows interesting insights into
ceilidhs over the years. I'll be adding more charts very soon, but the first one is up. They all update automatically
as time goes on. There's a permanent link to the charts page on the diary page.
You can also click on the little chart image to get to it, such as the one on the right.
Fri 18th June, 2010. I found some nice pictures and videos online from a recent Assembly Rooms ceilidh with the Thunderdog Ceilidh Band. Euan & Stefan are looking good in the first video, doing the Dashing White Sergeant as a four ;-) Note: you can view the videos in high definition by clicking on "HD" at the bottom right of the video player.
Fri 18th June, 2010. Whatever happened to the Cutting Edge? The Cutting Edge Band is one of my favourites. I've not heard of them playing at any public ceilidhs since the Caledonian Brewery decided they'd rather store beer than run ceilidhs. However, they have been spotted as recently as Jan 2009, as this YouTube video shows. For me they represent the best of modern, up-to-date ceilidh sound. Have a listen - they really are good! It starts as the familiar traditional Dashing White Sergeant but keep listening as they progressively become more and more samba. Absolutely fantastic to dance to! I just wish they'd be booked for public events. For any ceilidh organisers reading this: please book this band!
Thu 10th June, 2010. Added an RSS feed to the ceilidh diary. Now you can be notified in your newsreader when a new ceilidh is added. You'll need a news feed aggregator but there are so many to choose from these days. Most browsers can display news, or you can use an online reader such as Google Reader or, my personal favourite, FeedDemon.
Sun 6th June, 2010. MikesCommunity 2.0 is now live! Testing was very successful so the old site was retired and replaced by this one on Sunday 6th June 2010. Please send your comments about the new site and your suggestions on what you'd like to see here, etc., to Mike by clicking on contact above.
Upcoming Ceilidhs
The following ceilidhs are coming up in the next few weeks. Have a look at the diary to see all future events. And remember, anyone can submit ceilidhs to the diary!
January 2012
Sat 28th, PORTOBELLO CEILIDH BAND, Centre. Orwell Terrace, Haymarket, Edinburgh, 8pm-midnight, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: admin@scotsmusic.org. FUNDRAISER for Scots Music Group. See www.scotsmusic.org/programmes/ceilidhs-2011-12/ for more information and to buy online. Tickets ordered online will be on the door for collection. Full-price tickets on the night are £10/£8 conc. Our monthly ceilidhs are lively, friendly, informal and fun. You’ll be made welcome whether you come on your own or with a party. You don’t need to know what to do – a caller will explain the dances and there are lots of friendly folk to give you a hand and get everyone up dancing. Doors open 7.30pm, dancing from 8pm to midnight. Licensed bar. Please note – only alcohol purchased from the bar may be consumed on the premises. Water is available free of charge.
Sat 28th, Teannaich from 7:30pm to 9:30pm then Haggis, Neeps & Tatties 10pm Disco, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, 7:30pm-Midnight, £20.00, organised by Jacqui Baird, email: J.Baird@hw.ac.uk, tel: 0131 451 3501. In aid of Alzheimer's Scotland, Maggies Centre Cancer Care & WomanVcancer. Contact Jacqui or Susan for tickets or more details.
Tue 31st, Matthew MacLennan ceilidh band, Ceilidh club @ The Bongo club, 8:30pm-11pm, £6.00, organised by Mark Neal, email: mark@edinburghceilidhs.com. The Edinburgh ceilidh club brings you weekly ceilidhs featuring the best ceilidh bands from Edinburgh and further afield. Top dancing, great bar, great atmosphere and a caller to teach the dances so you can have a great time if its your 1st ceilidh or if you are expert. More details from our website on www.edinburghceilidhs.com
February 2012
Thu 2nd, Stan Reeves with Freeland Barbour or Callum Marwick, Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, 19.15-20.15, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 01312255525. Ceilidh Beginners Dance Class. A chance to learn those traditional Scottish partner dance and join in the ceilidh
Thu 2nd, Stan Reeves with Freeland Barbour or Callum Marwick, Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, 19.15-21.15, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 01312255525. Ceilidh Improvers/Intermediate Dance Class. Beginning with a warm up in the latter half of the beginners class. For those already familiar with the traditional dances and who are ready to try out less well known ones.
Thu 2nd, Stan Reeves with Freeland Barbour or Callum Marwick, Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, 19.45-21.15, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 01312255525. Ceilidh Improvers/Intermediate Dance Class. Beginning with a warm up in the latter half of the beginners class. For those already familiar with the traditional dances and who are ready to try out less well known ones.
Fri 3rd, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, Merlin Roadhouse, Morningside, Edinburgh., 8.00pm-11.00pm, £6.00, organised by Merlin Roadhouse Events, email: Merlin.Edinburgh@belhavenpubs.net, tel: 0131 447 4329. The return of the Friday night 'Merlin' Ceilidh's. Great band with Caller www.canongatecadjers.com, large dance floor, bar & food. Suitable for all ages (over 10yrs) and beginner to experienced dancers. Super fun night out! Pay at the door.
Fri 3rd, Scott Leslie ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 8pm-11pm, £8.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). Piper. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Hall modern & air-conditioned. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk - tickets online
Tue 7th, Heeliegoleerie, Ceilidh club @ The Bongo club, 8:30pm-11pm, £6.00, organised by Mark Neal, email: mark@edinburghceilidhs.com. The Edinburgh ceilidh club brings you weekly ceilidhs featuring the best ceilidh bands from Edinburgh and further afield. Top dancing, great bar, great atmosphere and a caller to teach the dances so you can have a great time if its your 1st ceilidh or if you are expert. More details from our website on www.edinburghceilidhs.com
Thu 9th, Stan Reeves with Freeland Barbour or Callum Marwick, Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, 19.15-20.15, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 01312255525. Ceilidh Beginners Dance Class. A chance to learn those traditional Scottish partner dance and join in the ceilidh