Benachally Ceilidh Band Members

The Benachally Ceilidh Band have a line up which is flexible to your needs. We can arrange a package which includes a disco or covers band if that's what you require.

Founder members:

Jim Leighton - midi accordion, piano. Jim was a founder member of The Loose Moose Ceilidh Band, played accordion with the An Teallach Ceilidh Band as well as playing piano in numerous Scottish Dance Bands such as The John Ellis Band and Alan Doig Scottish Dance Bands. Jim has over 35 years experience of playing for weddings, ceilidhs, corporate functions, etc. He is responsible for putting together the band's tune sets.

Jake Donnelly - banjo, mandolin, vocals. Jake was a founder member of the popular An Teallach Ceilidh Band. He is the band's on -stage spokesman, and an experienced and humorous dance caller.

Some of the regulars:

Pete Clark - fiddle. Pete is well known as a solo fiddler, his debut CD 'Fiddlecase' was chosen as one of 1996's albums of the year on BBC Scotland's 'Travelling Folk'. His new CD 'Even Now' features the music of Niel Gow. He has been a member and performed with several bands including Heritage, Smeddum and the Dougie MacLean Band.

Martin MacLeod - fiddle. An original member of Capercaillie (look out for the young bass player on the 'Crosswinds' album), Martin is originally from the Oban area, and is also an accomplished string and electric bass player. Martin also plays in the function band Panache with his wife Trish.

Martin Hadden - guitar, electric bass. Martin was a member of Silly Wizard for 12 years, mainly playing electric bass. More on Martin......

Davie Bell - drums. Davie has a solid background in the Scottish Dance Band scene and has been a regular on the BBC Radio Scotland dance program 'Take The Floor' with the Glencraig Scottish Dance band amongst others.

Kevin Milne - drums. Kevin is not only a great Scottish drummer but also runs his own disco company. Kevin plays drums on a number of Davie Stewart (Kirrie) CDs

Frank Robb - fiddle. Frank has played fiddle in Scottish bands since a boy. Frank is the organiser and conductor of the Angus Strathspey and Reel Society.

Listen to us play!

Choosing a Ceilidh Band

■ Expert Dance Caller

■ Top Class Musicians

■ Flexible

■ Professional

■ Customer Testimonials available

■ Experienced

■ Best Selling CD

■ Perform Internationally

■ Ceilidh / Disco packages can be arranged

"I just wanted to thank you for being such an amazing band last Friday - superb music, as always, and you really created a great atmosphere! All of us at Rowan had a fantastic time and we've also had lots of our guests commenting on the evening, and the music in particular.... "

"Every guest commented on how professional, musical and apt the Band were. The variety of tunes played and the dance calling were all the best that they could be. "

"The music was fantastic and so many people said to me that it was the best ceilild band they had ever seen. It was great the way that you danced and called."

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