Ceilidh Bands

October 2012 — Ceilidh Bands — CD — CDTRAX369

Vol 4 - Old Time Dances This is the final album in a series of four by the much-loved Glencraig Scottish Dance Band. The series covers all the Scottish dance formats that the Glencraig Band perform - The Ceilidh, The Reel Party, Scottish Country Dances and Old Time Dances. The previous three albums… read more

September 2012 — Ceilidh Bands — CD — CDTRAX371

The Occasionals ceilidh band started in 1986, featuring a number of great musical friends. Over time it naturally distilled into the quartet of musicians heard here on this, their seventh recording: Freeland Barbour, Ian Hardie, Kevin MacLeod and Gus Millar. This album is a celebration of 25 years… read more

September 2010 — Ceilidh Bands — CD — CDTRAX355

Vol 3 - Scottish Country Dances Lively dance tracks from the ever-popular Glencraig Band, led by Nicol McLaren. A fine six-piece band with lots of ‘oomph’ and plenty of lift, featuring two accordions, fiddle, piano, bass and drums. This is the third album in a series of four, focussing this… read more

December 2008 — 2019 Top 20 — Ceilidh Bands — CD — DVD — DVTRAX2021

CD & DVD Set. Basic Scottish Ceilidh Dances This is The Occasionals’ sixth album and, as the title suggests, this one really is The Full Set. It features: new music on audio CD for the twelve most popular Scottish ceilidh dances (recorded in the studio) written dance instructions in a booklet a DVD video of… read more

November 2007 — Ceilidh Bands — CD — CDTRAX315

Vol 2 - The Reel Party The Glencraig Scottish Dance Band, led by Nicol McLaren, capture the mood and feeling of the traditional Reel Party. With full dance instructions by Karin Ingram, this is essential material for all who enjoy Reeling! Winners of The National Association of Accordion &… read more

December 2006 — £5 Stock Clearance — Ceilidh Bands — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX304

With one of the most mischievous band names around, Ceilidh Minogue has developed over the last eight years as one of Scotland’s best known and most popular ceilidh bands, playing to audiences and dancers throughout the UK, and as far afield as Dubai, Tunisia and Lithuania. Ceilidh Minogue offer… read more

November 2006 — Ceilidh Bands — CD — CDTRAX303

Vol 1 - The Ceilidh The Glencraig Scottish Dance Band was formed in 1983 when Nicol McLaren, then a salesman in Blairgowrie, was asked by a customer if he could put together a band for a church social. From that gig came another half dozen bookings and the Glencraig SDB was born. The band was named… read more

March 2006 — Ceilidh Bands — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX289

The Occasionals are widely regarded as one of the foremost ceilidh dance bands. They have a huge reputation around the Scottish dance scene, and have been playing for dancing the length and breadth of Europe since 1986. Great dancing nights are still to be found in halls around Scotland, where… read more

March 2004 — Ceilidh Bands — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX259

Tremendous sets from the top ceilidh dance band. A selection of sets for Scottish Ceilidh dancing, featuring a range of traditional and contemporary tunes, with some new compositions by Freeland Barbour and Ian Hardie. Written information about the tunes and dances is included. Featuring Freeland… read more

October 2000 — Ceilidh Bands — Celtic Collections — CD — CDGMP8003

Celtic Collections vol 3 A varied selection of dances and tunes from a number of Scotland’s finest ceilidh bands. read more

November 1999 — Ceilidh Bands — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX184

From The Music Hall, Aberdeen. One of Scotland’s most popular ceilidh bands recorded live in November 1998. Freeland Barbour (accordion), Ian Hardie (fiddle), Kevin MacLeod (banjo) and Gus Millar (drums). read more

April 1997 — Ceilidh Bands — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX129

On this, his 21st album, Fergie surrounded himself with an array of mainly younger musicians and, with Phil Cunningham in the producer’s chair, a wonderfully punchy, toe tapping record has come out. One of the West Highland accordion greats. ‘Scottish ceilidh music par excellence.’ (John O’Regan) read more

March 1996 — Ceilidh Bands — Stream or Download only — CDTRAX107

Including ace accordionist Freeland Barbour and Runrig’s lead guitarist Malcolm Jones. ‘A pleasure cruise for feet and ears.’ (Rock ‘n’ Reel) read more

January 1990 — £5 Stock Clearance — Ceilidh Bands — CD — CDTRAX037

The lift is there ... the lift is there.' Robbie Shepherd read more