The Canongate Cadjers

Based in Edinburgh and having being on the ceilidh scene for over 10 years, the Cadjers typically comprise 4 players. Also available as a stage band comprising up to 7 members, they have played all over the country including T in the Park. Their versatility means that they can play both ceilidh and folk music and can also put on a mini-Scottish show including Highland dancing. On top of all that, they can also include a full disco with DJ as part of their package.

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We are frequently asked to provide information on what a typical programme would be for a "Ceilidh" Wedding. While the choice and final decision is obviously yours, we find the following works really well. First the band starts the proceedings with the Bride & Grooms musical choice. This can be a traditional 'Waltz' or increasingly popular 'Gay Gordons' or if you have a special piece of music on CD we can play this through the band's P.A. system.

Once the formalities are complete, it's over to the serious business of Ceilidh Dancing with Marina (our Caller) providing instructions and lots of encouragement from the floor (she uses a radio mic so everybody knows what is happening at all times. . .well almost!)

The programme which includes 'set' and 'couple' dances has been tried and tested and includes all the old favourites such as 'Strip the Willow', 'The Dashing White Sergeant', 'Virginia Reel' , 'Canadian Barn Dance', 'Eightsome Reel' and some newer dances including 'The Flying Scotsman.'

To provide your guests with a well-earned rest after some of the more energetic dances, Marina will provide a short demonstration of Highland Dancing which might include The Fling, Flora, Lilt and even a manic Irish Jig (Scottish Version... not to be missed) as well as the band's own unique version of the "Glasgow Reel" which will have your guests shouting for more!

In addition, Suzanne (our fiddle player) will provide some variety to the nights programme by singing a few Scottish songs so in effect the band provide a complete package of Music, Song and Dance... a 'mini' Scottish show!
We finish in traditional style with an extended Orcadian "Strip the Willow" followed by "Auld Lang Syne" involving all the guests and traditional Scots fond farewells thereafter.