Available for Ceilidhs, Barn dances, Wedding receptions, functions and special occasions.
Ballyhop are a group of talented musicians, who have been playing individually for many years.
They decided to form a band after they realised they had something special. They are capable of catering for all musical tastes, Irish, Scottish, English or American. They also throw the odd song in now and then to give everyone a breather!
Ballyhop was formed in April 1999 by Len Wilson, Tony Curtis and Adrian Beadnell and were later joined by Caller Keith Burnett and accordionist John Haydock.
Accordion, fiddle/banjo, guitar and bass, and of course they come with our own caller Keith "who walks you thro' the dance".
Ballyhop are based on Teesside, Cleveland, UK, but can travel to neighbouring counties, such as Yorkshire, Durham, Northumberland and Cumbria. All types of venue can be catered for, from small pubs to large halls.
So whether it is the Gay Gordons, the Dashing White Sergeant, or Strip the Willow, Ballyhop are the band for you.
Bogus Callers
Country Dance Band
An exhilarating fantastic talented band performing live versions of your favourite Ceilidh classics.
The Band has been around for many years and is well established and can easily create your perfect party atmosphere.
The Bands dance sets, added to over the years, comprise essentially of traditional English tunes: in other words, airs from all over the British Isles with a bit of American, French and Spanish thrown in for good measure.
The Bogus Callers line-up of melodeon, fiddle, drum kit and bass creates a distinctive and very energetic sound, which has enlivened wedding receptions, birthday parties and all sorts of events for many years with many happy clients.