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"With unrivalled service and quality, they have built a reputation as one of the best Celtic party bands in the UK"
-Est. 2007-
As Seen on TV,
& heard on BBC Radio 3
The finest Ceilidh, Reeling & Covers function band in London,
presenting that BIG cool Celtic whirlwind of a sound!
Founded by Scottish Drummer, Vocalist & Caller
Tom Adamson while studying at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
Bursting with energy, it's Ceilidh with a modern twist.
An essential part of your event, this Scottish party band cover songs by Peatbog Faeries, Salsa Celtica, Alasdair Fraser,
Kan, Lau, Martyn Bennett, The Unusual Suspects,
and Treacherous Orchestra,
all arranged specially to fit your favourite Ceilidh dances.
Check out our interactive Set List page.
Regularly hosting the London Ceilidh Club, in Camden. See dates & tickets here.
Also offering all the best Pop, Rock, & Motown
to bounce around and sing along to!
Including Scottish favourites by
Runrig, Hue and Cry, Del Amitri, Wet Wet Wet,
Big Country, Texas, Frankie Miller,
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band,
Deacon Blue, Skerryvore, Dougie Maclean,
Belle & Sebastian, Travis, Stealers Wheel,
Annie Lennox, The Waterboys, The Fratellis,
Jack Bruce, Primal Scream, Snow Patrol,
Franz Ferdinand and The Proclaimers.
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Click HERE to read google reviews from past clients.
Click HERE to watch a recent Video review!
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"The Baltik provided the best dance we have had for many years. I have never seen so many people consistently up dancing and enjoying themselves. Your balance of music was just what we required and while we Scots like to think we know all the Country Dancing malarky it was great to be taught a few more. You have great style in the way you delivered that.
John Barrowman was an interesting addition on stage. I hope you guys didn't mind but you all seemed to take it in good spirit. I'm told he was eating next door and couldn't resist coming through because the music was so good!"
- Peter McCallum, Gleneagles St Andrews Ball.
Contact Tom for a quote:
Past Clients
Dance Lessons
before your event:
If you and your guests are interested in brushing up on your moves beforehand, Tom offers private dance lessons as well. This is recommended if you're interested in haveing the more advanced Reeling dances on your dance cards.
Meet Tom Adamson, our Caller/Drummer/ Lead Vocalist
@Ceilidh_ON
Whether it's on stage duetting with John Barrowman... supporting Sister Sledge, Toploader, and Mark Morriss in London... or simply teaching James Corden how to dance a Gay Gordons... our band leader Tom Adamson is a renowned energetic performer not to be missed.
He has taught at Sadler's Wells in London, and amongst his TV features... Tom can be heard playing Drumkit in Series 1 of 'The Crown' (Netflix) for the Ghillies Ball scene.
Over the years teaching celebrities including: Ant & Dec, James Corden, Chris Addison, Angellica Bell, Edith Bowman and even the BAFTA winning cast of Made in Chelsea, the steps of Scottish Country Dancing.
Watch Tom Calling/Drumming live at the London Ceilidh Club here.
Our Musicians Have Worked With
Traditional Ceilidh Options:
Caller/DJ with Backing Track (with changeable speed of the ceilidh tracks to suit the level of the dancers)
2 Piece (Caller/Drumkit or Bodhran + Accordion)
3 Piece (Caller/Drumkit or Bodhran + Guitar or Accordion + Violin or Accordion)
4 Piece (Drums/Caller + Guitar + Bass + Violin or Accordion)
Alt 4 Piece (Caller/Drumkit + Guitar + Violin + Accordion)
5 Piece (Drums/Caller + Guitar + Bass + Violin + 2nd Melody: Accordion, Flute or 2nd Violin)
Modern Ceilidh + Pop & Rock Cover Options:
4 Piece - minimum size that can include covers - (Drums/Vocals/Caller + Guitar + Bass + Violin or Accordion)
5 Piece (4 Piece + Female Singer or 2nd Melody: Accordion, Flute or 2nd Violin)
6 Piece (4 Piece + 2 piece horn section: Trumpet + Sax)
or (4 Piece + Female Singer + 2nd Melody: Accordion, Flute or 2nd Violin)
7 Piece (4 Piece + 3 piece horn section: Trumpet + Sax + Trombone)
or (4 Piece + Female Singer + Trumpet + Sax)
8 Piece (7 Piece Ceilidh + Female Singer for the Covers)
Extras: Ceremony, Reception & Beyond:
Solo Violin
Celtic Duo (Vocals/Guitar + Violin)
Highland Bagpipes
Highland Bagpipes + Dhol Drummer(s)
Add a Dhol Drummer to the Ceilidh Band line up
Harp
Solo Trumpet
Jazz Guitar Trio/ Sax Trio / Quartet / Quintet
DJ
Live Percussion + DJ
Silent Packages:
Sound Limiters, Sound Ceilings & Venue PA Sytems:
If your event's Venue has sound restrictions why not enquire about our Silent Stage Package.
It includes an Electric Drumkit or Bodhran and In Ear Monitoring...
So a Silent Stage! Perfect for Venues with Neighbours who complain about sound,
and it can be linked in to the Venue's in house system.
SILENT Traditional Ceilidh Options:
Caller with Backing Track (with changeable speed of the ceilidh tracks to suit the level of the dancers)
2 Piece (Caller/Electric Drumkit or Bodhran + Accordion)
3 Piece (Caller/Electric Drumkit or Bodhran + Guitar or Accordion + Violin or Accordion)
SILENT Standard Ceilidh/Covers Options:
4 Piece - minimum size that can include covers - (Electric Drums/Vocals/Caller + Guitar + Bass + Violin or Accordion)
5 Piece Ceilidh + Covers (4 Piece + Female Singer, Accordion, Flute or 2nd Violin)
7 Piece Ceilidh + Covers (4 Piece + Female Singer or Horn Section: Sax, Trumpet, Trombone)
8 Piece Ceilidh + Covers (4 Piece + Female Singer + Horn Section: Sax, Trumpet, Trombone)
Official Suppliers To
- COME & SEE THE BAND PLAY LIVE, AT OUR PUBLIC EVENTS -
Tom and the band regularly host sold out public Ceilidh's at the popular London Ceilidh Club.
Tickets for our Public events:
2nd Nov '24 - 4 Piece - Ceilidh Club, Queen's Gate House, London [Sold Out]
21st Dec '24 - 4 Piece - Ceilidh Club, Queen's Gate House, London [Tickets]
11th Jan '25 - 4 Piece - London Scottish Ceilidh, at London Scottish House, London [Tickets]
18th Jan '25 - 4 Piece - Ceilidh Club, Cecil Sharp House, London [Tickets]
24th Jan '25 - 4 Piece - Ceilidh Club, Cecil Sharp House, London [Tickets]
1st Feb '25 - 4 Piece - Ceilidh Club, Cecil Sharp House, London [Tickets]
14th Feb '25 - 4 Piece - Ceilidh Club, Cecil Sharp House, London [Tickets]
28th Feb '25 - 4 Piece - Ceilidh Club, Cecil Sharp House, London [Tickets]
28th Mar '25 - 4 Piece - Ceilidh Club, Cecil Sharp House, London [Tickets]
25th Apr '25 - 4 Piece - Ceilidh Club, Cecil Sharp House, London [Tickets]
31st May '25 - 4 Piece - Ceilidh Club, Cecil Sharp House, London [Tickets]
The band travel all over the UK and regularly perform for Weddings and Birthday Parties, as well as Team Building and Corporate events in: London (Ceilidh Club, Caledonian Club, Stationers Hall, Fulham Palace, Lambeth Palace), Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire (Dodford Manor Barn), Cambridgeshire (Minstrel Court, Barrington Hall), Buckinghamshire (Micklefield Hall), Bedfordshire (Shuttleworth House), Berkshire (De Vere Wokefield Estate), Hertfordshire, Warwickshire (Gorcott Hall) Essex, Kent (Nurstead Court), Sussex (Pangdean Old Barn), Hampshire (The Tithe Barn), Surrey (Millbridge Court, Great Fosters, The Great Barn of Wanborough, Gildings Barns) and often perform as far as West Midlands (Bredenbury Court Barns), Gloucestershire (Drakestone House), Wiltshire (Chalk), Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, Herefordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk...
Sometimes they even get back home to Central Scotland!
*Venues who list us as 'recommended supliers' are in brackets.
We proudly support the Scotscare, Children Forces Scotland and Highland Hospice charities.