Ceilidh Diary
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July 2010
Sat 3rd, Freeland Barbour & Kevin MacLeod (of The Occasionals), Dance Base, National Centre for Dance. 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, 8pm-11.30pm, £10.00 (£8.00 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 0131 225 5525. The BIG Dance Base ceilidh A social night of Ceilidh dancing with two of Edinburgh’s top Ceilidh musicians, Freeland Barbour and Kevin MacLeod of The Occasionals. Sheila McCutcheon will be there to call the dances, to back up anyone who needs a wee reminder, and to offer some encouragement to try out some of those less well known ones. A bit of exercise, heaps of fun and a whole lot of dancing! How can you miss it? Advance bookings: 0131 225 5525 or http://www.dancebase.co.uk/social-dances/The-BIG-Dance-Base-ceilidh.html
Sun 4th, Will Marshall Ceilidh Band, The Merlin, Morningside Road, 8pm-11.30pm, £12.00 (£10.00 concession), organised by Hilary Wardle, email: Hilary3@gmail.com, tel: 0771 782 1410 /0131 561. Come one and all to this fabulous summer ceilidh in aid of the local Marie Curie Hospice. There will be dancing, drinks, raffles, prizes and games. All proceeds to the hospice up at Fairmilehead that provides free nursing care to terminally ill patients and bereavement support and therapies for their families. Usual price £15- but only £12 for Mikescommunity members- just tell me you heard about it here and save £3 on the entry price. What's more- the cost of entry includes a FREE glass of bubbly :))) Bargain You could win a £139 iPod in our raffle too. It's a great venue with a big dancefloor- hope you can make it. It's all for a very good cause so spread the word. More details mariecurieceilidh.wordpress.com, e-mail Hilary.Wardle@MarieCurie.org.uk
Tue 6th, The Big Shoogle, The ceilidh club @ The Lot, 8pm-11pm, £6.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Mark Neal, tel: 0131 225 9922. Weekly ceilidh club @ The Lot, with a range of Edinburghs best ceilidh bands. Great for experienced or new ceilidh dancers. Information available online at www.edinburghceilidhs.com and phone the Lot for ticket reservations on 0131 225 9922.
Fri 9th, Teannaich, The South Hall, Pollock Halls, 7:30pm-midnight, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Mark Neal. Tickets available online at www.edinburghceildihs.com from tickets Scotland on Rose Street or on the door, but remember to get there early.
Tue 13th, Reel time ceilidh band, Ceilidh club @ The Lot, Grassmarket, 8pm-11pm, £6.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Mark Neal, tel: 0131 225 9922. Weekly ceilidh club @ The Lot, with a range of Edinburghs best ceilidh bands. Great for experienced or new ceilidh dancers. Information available online at www.edinburghceilidhs.com and phone the Lot for ticket reservations on 0131 225 9922.
Wed 14th, Linlithgow Scotch Hop in Palace Courtyard , Sandy Nixon Scottish Dance Band, 7:30pm-10:00pm, organised by John Carswell, email: JohnDCarswell(at)BtInternet.com. Dancing (outside in Palace Courtyard EH49 7AL was weather permitting) alternative venue LowPort Centre EH49 7HZ opposite Tesco confirmed INDOORS. (Check this website for updated information). All welcome, all dances called, tea and shortbread at interval. Details: www.scotchHop.org.uk Season tickets available for all 5; pay on the door, no booking necessary. Bring a towel - it'll be damp indoors too... Look forward to catching up with everyone.
Fri 16th, The Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, The Merlin Roadhouse, Morningside Road, Edinburgh, 8.00-11.00, £6.00, organised by The Cadjers Music Factory, email: aross@cccb.fsnet.co.uk, tel: 447 4329. Come along and join in our informal, fun filled Ceilidh night featuring one of Scotlands most respected Ceilidh Bands.Suitable for all abilities and ages (over 12's). Our experienced Caller will help all novice dancers. In hall Bar, with Food available if required (downstairs). Pay at the door. Contact the Merlin on 447 4329 or see Band web site for more information.
Sun 18th, The Home Coming String Band with caller Suzanne, Malones Irish Bar, Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QN, 8.30pm-11.30pm, entrance free, organised by Sabina Ahmadov, email: malonesedinburgh@googlemail.com , tel: 0131 226 5954. Free regular monthly Sunday night ceilidhs.
Tue 20th, Scott Leslie ceilidh band, Ceilidh club @ The Lot. Grassmarket, 8pm-11pm, £6.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Mark Neal, tel: 0131 225 9922. Weekly ceilidh club @ The Lot, with a range of Edinburghs best ceilidh bands. Great for experienced or new ceilidh dancers. Information available online at www.edinburghceilidhs.com and phone the Lot for ticket reservations on 0131 225 9922.
Wed 21st, Linlithgow Scotch Hop in Palace Courtyard , Wayne Robertson Scottish Dance Band, 7:30pm-10:00pm, organised by John Carswell, email: JohnDCarswell(at)BtInternet.com. Dancing INDOORS at Low Port Centre, opposite Tesco EH49 7HZ confirmed on the day by 6pm. (Check this website for updated information). All welcome, all dances called, tea and shortbread at interval. Details: www.ScotchHop.org.uk Season tickets available for all 5; pay on the door, no booking necessary. (Sorry no dry weather tonight for Palace Courtyard at Linlithgow.) CONFIRMED INDOORS
Tue 27th, The Jimi Shandrix experience, Ceilidh club @ The Lot, Grassmarket, 8pm-11pm, £6.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Mark Neal, tel: 0131 225 9922. Weekly ceilidh club @ The Lot, with a range of Edinburghs best ceilidh bands. Great for experienced or new ceilidh dancers. Information available online at www.edinburghceilidhs.com and phone the Lot for ticket reservations on 0131 225 9922.
Wed 28th, Linlithgow Scotch Hop in Palace Courtyard , Fergie MacDonald Highland Ceilidh Band, 7:30pm-10:00pm, organised by John Carswell, email: JohnDCarswell(at)BtInternet.com. CONFIRMED Dancing OUTSIDE in Linlithgow Palace Courtyard EH49 7AL (Check this website for updated information). All welcome, all dances called, tea and shortbread at interval. Details: www.ScotchHop.org.uk Season tickets available; pay on the door, no booking necessary.
Sat 31st, Michael Garvin, Aviemore Village Hall, 8pm-12pm, £4.00, organised by Aviemore Ceilidh Dancers. Tickets at door only
August 2010
Wed 4th, Linlithgow Scotch Hop in Palace Courtyard , The Occasionals, 7:15pm-10:00pm, organised by John Carswell, email: JohnDCarswell(at)BtInternet.com. Dancing outside in Palace Courtyard EH49 7AL (weather permitting) alternative venue LowPort Centre opposite Tesco EH49 7HZ will be confirmed on the day by 6pm. (Check this website for updated information). All welcome, all dances called, tea and shortbread at interval. Details: www.ScotchHop.org.uk Pay on the door, no booking necessary. Followed by Beating the Retreat at 10:30pm at the Palace.
Sun 8th, The Home Coming String Band with caller Suzanne, Malones Irish Bar, Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QN, 10pm-1am, entrance free, organised by Sabina Ahmadov, email: malonesedinburgh@googlemail.com , tel: 0131 226 5954. Regular free Sunday night ceilidh for the Festival.
Wed 11th, Linlithgow Scotch Hop in Palace Courtyard , Iain Anderson & Gemma Donald SDB , 7:15pm-10:00pm, organised by John Carswell, email: JohnDCarswell(at)BtInternet.com. Dancing outside in Palace Courtyard EH49 7AL (weather permitting) alternative venue LowPort Centre opposite Tesco EH49 7HZ will be confirmed on the day by 6pm. (Check this website for updated information). All welcome, all dances called, tea and shortbread at interval. Details: www.ScotchHop.org.uk Pay on the door, no booking necessary.
Fri 13th, Teannaich, Ceilidh club @ The South Hall, Pollock Halls, Edinburgh, 7:30pm-midnight, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Mark Neal. Edinburghs biggest and best regular ceilidh with rock ceilidh band Teannaich. Great dancing, great bar, great craic. Tickets available online at www.edinburghceilidhs.com or from tickets Scotland on Rose Street. Book early to avoid dissapointment.
Fri 13th, Pete Clark & Friends, The Edinburgh Academy, Henderson Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5BL, 10.30pm-Midnight, £5.00, organised by RSCDS Edinburgh, email: show@rscdsedinburgh.org, tel: 07041 323155. Join us for a Festival Ceilidh. Advance booking recommended. Online ticket booking is available at www.dancingforth.org
Sun 15th, The Home Coming String Band with caller Suzanne, Malones Irish Bar, Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QN, 10pm-1am, entrance free, organised by Sabina Ahmadov, email: malonesedinburgh@googlemail.com , tel: 0131 226 5954. Free Sunday night ceilidhs during the Festival.
Fri 20th, The Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, The Merlin Roadhouse, Morningside Road, Edinburgh, 8.00-11.00, £6.00, organised by The Cadjers Music Factory, email: aross@cccb.fsnet.co.uk, tel: 447 4329. Come along and join in our informal, fun filled Ceilidh night featuring one of Scotlands most respected Ceilidh Bands.Suitable for all abilities and ages (over 12's). Our experienced Caller will help all novice dancers. In hall Bar, with Food available if required (downstairs). Pay at the door. Contact the Merlin on 447 4329 or see Band web site for more information.
Sun 22nd, The Home Coming String Band with caller Suzanne, Malones Irish Bar, Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QN, 10pm-1am, entrance free, organised by Sabina Ahmadov, email: malonesedinburgh@googlemail.com , tel: 0131 226 5954. Free Sunday night ceilidhs during the Festival.
Sat 28th, Gary Sutherland, Aviemore Village Hall, 8pm-12pm, £4.00, organised by Aviemore Ceilidh Dancers. Tickets at door only
Sun 29th, The Home Coming String Band with caller Suzanne (to be confirmed), Malones Irish Bar, Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QN, 10pm-1am, entrance free, organised by Sabina Ahmadov, email: malonesedinburgh@googlemail.com , tel: 0131 226 5954. Free Sunday night ceilidhs during the Festival.
September 2010
Sat 4th, Thunderdog Ceilidh Band, Lutton Place, St. Peter's Hall, 8-12. Check details nearer time at www.thunderdog.co.uk - usually 8:00-12:00, £6.00, organised by Iain MacLachlan, email: iain@thunderdog.co.uk, tel: 01316611655.
Fri 17th, The Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, The Merlin Roadhouse, Morningside Road, Edinburgh, 8.00-11.00, £6.00, organised by The Cadjers Music Factory, email: aross@cccb.fsnet.co.uk, tel: 447 4329. Come along and join in our informal, fun filled Ceilidh night featuring one of Scotlands most respected Ceilidh Bands.Suitable for all abilities and ages (over 12's). Our experienced Caller will help all novice dancers. In hall Bar, with Food available if required (downstairs). Pay at the door. Contact the Merlin on 447 4329 or see Band web site for more information.
Fri 17th, Lomond Ceilidh Band, Mitchell Hall, Kinglassie, Fife KY5 0XA , 7.30pm-11.30pm, £6.00, organised by Elizabeth Mitchell, email: gmitchell232@btinternet.com, tel: 01592 882913. Tea/Coffee and Sandwiches provided, please bring own refreshments.
Sat 25th, Lindsay Weir, Aviemore Village Hall, 8pm-12pm, £4.00, organised by Aviemore Ceilidh Dancers. Tickets at door only
October 2010
Fri 22nd, The Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, The Merlin Roadhouse, Morningside Road, Edinburgh, 8.00-11.00, £6.00, organised by The Cadjers Music Factory, email: aross@cccb.fsnet.co.uk, tel: 447 4329. Come along and join in our informal, fun filled Ceilidh night featuring one of Scotlands most respected Ceilidh Bands.Suitable for all abilities and ages (over 12's). Our experienced Caller will help all novice dancers. In hall Bar, with Food available if required (downstairs). Pay at the door. Contact the Merlin on 447 4329 or see Band web site for more information.
Sat 23rd, Colin Donaldson, Aviemore Village Hall, 8pm-12pm, £4.00, organised by Aviemore Ceilidh Dancers. Tickets at door only
November 2010
Sat 6th, Archie MacPhee, Aviemore Village Hall, 8pm-12pm, £4.00, organised by Aviemore Ceilidh Dancers. Tickets at door only
Fri 19th, The Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, The Merlin Roadhouse, Morningside Road, Edinburgh., 8.00-11.00, £6.00, organised by The Cadjers Music Factory, email: aross@cccb.fsnet.co.uk, tel: 447 4329. Great fun ceilidh with a 'St. Andrews Night' theme so expect Traditional Songs, Piper and Highland Dance demonstration during the evening as well as the usual full-on ceilidh dancing to a 5pce band. Suitable for all ages (over 12's) and abilities as our experienced Caller will be on hand to help any novice dancers. Great venue, with in hall Bar, and Food available if required (downstairs). Contact The Merlin for tickets on 447 4329 or pay at the door.
December 2010
Fri 17th, Lomond Ceilidh Band, Mitchell Hall, Kinglassie, Fife KY5 0XA, 7.30pm-11.30pm, £6.00, organised by Elizabeth Mitchell, email: gmitchell232@btinternet.com, tel: 01592 882913. Tea/Coffee and Sandwiches provided, please bring own refreshments
Fri 17th, The Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band & Disco, The Merlin Roadhouse, Morningside Road, Edinburgh, 8.00-12.30, £10.00, organised by The Cadjers Music Factory, email: aross@cccb.fsnet.co.uk, tel: 447 4329. Annual Christmas Party night featuring full-on ceilidh music from the 'Cadjers' playing till 11.00pm followed by Zeus Disco till late.Caller on hand to help all you novice dancers - all you have to do is come along and give it a go! Bar in hall, with food available downstairs if required. For an alternative party night contact the Merlin on 447 4329 to reserve tickets.(possible unsold tickets available at door).
Sat 18th, Sheils Peters and Jim, Cromdale Village Hall, 8pm-12pm, £4.00, organised by Aviemore Ceilidh Dancers. Tickets at door only