Benachally Ceilidh Band
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The Benachally Ceilidh Band:
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.
Some of the regulars:
Jim Leighton - midi accordion, piano. Jim was previously a member of An Teallach, The Loose Moose Ceilidh Band as well as playing in numerous Scottish Dance Bands such as The John Ellis Band and Alan Doig Scottish Dance Bands. Jim has over 35 years experience at playing for weddings, ceilidhs, corporate functions, etc. He is responsible for putting together most of 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.
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......
Martin Dibbs - drums. The third 'Martin' in the band has been involved in a variety of diverse musical projects including jazz, rock, dance. He was also a member of the original Dougie MacLean Band.
Last modified: 11 March 2008