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Makfolk
With many years experience behind us firstly as a folk band in the mould of The Corries, then as a Ceilidh band and now playing at weddings and other functions, Makfolk truly are a Multi-function band. In our folk days we played mostly in the North East (but broadcast live and recorded on Northsound, Radio Scotland and Radio 2) and have also appeared in HM Theatre and the Music Hall. Some of the ‘older’ folk out there may know us from our Friday residencies first in the Abergeldie, then the Bobbin Mill and latterly the Malt Mill.

Makfolk

These days gave us a great sense of fun and contact with the audience, something which we try to keep going to this day. Ceilidhs especially give us the chance to not only call all the dances, but when required we’ll get down on the floor and get you organised and if all else fails demonstrate the dances as well. This contact with the audience is key to what we do – we entertain and try to ensure that the audience fully enjoy themselves. We don’t take ourselves too seriously (one look at the ‘up tempo’ song list will confirm that), but we do take what we do seriously. All arrangements are handled professionally and we aim to have you ask us back again!

The band was formed at school in the early (very early) ‘70s by Keith, and Peter had joined by 1971. Heavily influenced by The Corries, the band (unchanged except for bass players) played the pub circuit in and around Aberdeen until the mid ‘90s. Linda came on board and persuaded the others to go along to Aberdeen Strathspey & Reel Society (Keith and Peter are both fiddlers, as is Linda, and had played in the National Youth String Orchestra of Scotland). This proved to be a turning point and, along with new recruit Mike, the band won several competitions both collectively and as individuals at Elgin, Banchory and Kirriemuir Fiddle Festivals. It was a natural progression to move onto Ceilidh sets, the first one being in Elphinstone Hall in 1995. Ceilidhs now form the core of the band’s repertoire, with a unique sound – two fiddles, guitar and bass. Retaining the Strathspey & Reel ‘feel’ also gives the band an unusual style which is neither traditional Scottish Dance band nor contemporary ‘Gaelic rock’. Mike’s arrival provided the catalyst for the band doing Rock & Pop – something Keith and Peter had always hankered after. Mike had played lead guitar and bass in rock bands for many years, and with the addition of a little electronic wizardry and four-part harmonies the picture was now complete. Friends before and after joining in the band (we hope this shows in what we d0), since performing their first Rock & Pop set in Lossiemouth in 1999 the band have gone from strength to strength, and with the mix of Folk, Ceilidh and Rock & Pop provide a unique and flexible evening’s entertainment.


Play list:

 
  Up tempo:
500 Miles
All my Lovin’
Baby Now That I've Found You
Bad Moon Risin'
Black is Black
Brown Eyed Girl
Brown Sugar
Build me up Buttercup
Bye Bye Love
C’mon Everybody
Da Do Ron Ron
Dance the Night Away
Dancing Queen
Daydream Believer
Do Wah Diddy
Don't be Cruel
Glad all Over
Go West
Heartbeat
Help Yourself
Hi Ho Silver Lining
Hot Stuff
Hound Dog
I Feel Fine
I Wanna Hold your Hand
I’m a Believer
Let me be your Teddy Bear
Livin’ La Vida Loca
Obla di Obla Da

Oh Boy
Rave On
Reach Out
Rock around the Clock
She Loves You
Simply the Best
Standing There
That'll be the Day
Theme from "Friends"
Ticket to Ride
Up Around the Bend
Uptown Girl
Walk of Life
When the Going Gets Tough
YMCA
Young at Heart
You're Sixteen

Slow:
Always on my Mind
Annie's Song
Desperado
No Matter What
Say Nothing at All
When Tomorrow Never Comes
Wonderful Tonight
Your Song (Elton John)

 

Scottish Dances:
Gay Gordons
Friendly Waltz – Black Mask
Old Time Waltz – Old Scottish
Eightsome Reel
Pride of Erin Waltz
Canadian Barn Dance
Dashing White Sergeant
Strip the Willow
Two-Steps:
- Britannia – Six Twenty Two
- Boston - Looking for a Partner
St Bernard Waltz
Hullichan's Jig
Circassian Circle
Flying Scotlsman
Also Reel of 51st - start with Drunken Piper
Foula Reel
Virginia Reel
Deil Amang the Tailors
Cumberland Reel
Waves of Torry

 
 
 
Slinky

This four piece Edinburgh based band have built a very strong reputation for themselves playing at many of the countries top weddings and corporate events. Equally at home playing classic hits from the 60’s as they are bringing you right up to date, they also play a very good and varied Scottish set calling the dances as required.

Slinky
Listen to an audio sampler of Slinky (file format - mp3, approx size - 8.3 MB)

Slinky playlist:

Rhythm Of The Night (Debarge)
Oh What A Night (Frankie Valli)
All Night Long (Lionel Richie)
Does Your Mama Know (Abba)
I’m You Man (Wham)
Footloose (Kenny Loggins)
Soul Man
Have I Told You Lately (Van Morrison)
Dock Of The Bay
Desperado (Eagles)
When You Say Nothing At All (Ronan Keating)
Peaceful Easy Feeling (Eagles)
Amazed (Lonestar)
Shake Your Body Down (Jacksons)
Young Guns (Wham)
I’m Your Man (Wham)
Love Shack (B 52’s)
Hey Jude (Beatles)
Angels (Robbie Williams)

 

Easy (Commodores)
My Girl
Soul Man
Billy Jean (Michael Jackson)
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Stevie Wonder)
Stayin Alive (Bee Gees)
Play That Funky Music
Blame It On The Boogie (Jacksons)
Video Killed The Radio Star (Buggles)
Ease On Down The Road (Jacksons)
Best Of My Love (Eagles)
Dashing White Sergeant
Rockin Robbin (Jacksons)
More Than A Woman (Bee Gees)
ABC (Jacksons)
Day Dream Believer (Monkees)
Dancing In The Street (Bowie/Jagger)
Rollercoaster (Ronan Keating
Gay Gordons

 


  Oran Mor

Oran Mor are a Ceilidh band from Troon in the South West of Scotland, and ran by its leader and accordionist Roy Hendrie. Roy is a former British Champion who has established Oran Mor as one of the country's top dance bands. Whether its your Wedding, Birthday, Anniversary, or Party, Oran Mor can provide a dance band of various sizes
(from 2 to 6 piece) to meet your needs and budget.

     
  Roy has broadcasted solo and with his band on numerous occasions with BBC Radio Scotland's "Take the Floor" dance programme and a live TV broadcast on BBC1's "MOD" programme.

As with all good Ceilidh bands, Oran Mor stick to what they are well known and respected for, providing top quality music with dance instructions. If you require a disco to split the evening, we can arrange this for you or put you in contact with good DJ's that we regularly work with.
Oran Mor also play regularly for Scottish Country dancing ( RSCDS ), Old tyme and ballroom.

Ceilidh Dances that we regularly play and can be "called"
  Gay Gordons
Military Two step
Canadian Barn Dance
Old Tyme Waltz
St Bernards Waltz
Strip the Willow/Drops of Brandy
Orcadian Strip the Willow
    Eightsome Reel
Swedish Masquerade
Hoolaghans Jig
Virginnia Reel
Flying Scotsman
Circassian Circle
Friendly Waltz

and many more!

Listen to Oran Mor:

Flowers of Edinburgh
- Lads O'Dunse - Gay Gordons - Canadian Barn Dance - New Killarney Waltz



Please contact us for a quotation and further information

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For further details and availability of function and weddings bands, please contact Elite by e-mail or call us on 01224 636363.



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