Barn dance  band for Devon and Somerset

We are a ceilidh and barn dance band based in Somerset, but we also venture into Devon because it’s not far! The band has a fiddle, accordion, wind instruments and bass, and most importantly, a barn dance caller who teaches each dance before the music starts, so everyone knows what they are doing.

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We play Somerset and play English, Irish and Scottish music for ceilidhs and barn dances in Somerset and Devon.  If you are a planning a birthday party,  wedding or other special occasion and need a barn dance caller and band, please get in touch.

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What people are saying

“We were so fortunate to come across ‘Barnbuskers’ to play for our joint 60th party. They are an experienced ceilidh ensemble with a marvellous caller. There were two fiddle players, a clarinet and two guitarists who played a varied but tight knit set for two hours, with an interval of 45 minutes. Judy their manager- one of the fiddle players -was great to arrange things through and off her own initiative checked out the venue prior to the gig.
It’s a privilege that this amicable, talented and competitively priced group are local and we can’t recommend them highly enough.“

“I had the best time with the Barn Buskers celebrating my 50th birthday. From the minute I booked them to the moment they had to leave they were brilliant. The youngest guest was 2, the oldest was 85 and everybody said what a fantastic time they had. Knees hurt but cheeks hurt more from all the smiling and laughing. The caller did extraordinarily well keeping us all together. Note to self – must learn left from right

If you are looking for some talented musicians with a flare to keep the party going, at a pace that suits your needs, then look no further. I believe a friend has booked them for their wedding next year, and I for one can’t wait to do it all again. Huge thank you to Judy and co. Truly a most memorable day. “

For a Barn Dance or Ceilidh Band in Somerset or Devon, contact Barnbuskers! But if you need a band that is further afield, here are some other bands to consider.

Ceilidh Bands in Dorset	Ceilidh Bands in Wales	Ceilidh Bands in the Midlands
Murphy’s Lore Trio – a Bournemouth/Dorset based ‘Celtic’ band, performing a mix of traditional Irish, English and Scots music. Check them out!	Because of our location near the Bristol Channel, we get a few enquiries for Wales, so if you need a ceilidh band in Wales, try the Pluck and Squeeze Ceilidh Band.	Popular Barn Dance Band – Cat’s Whiskers Barn Dance Band. Available to play for Ceilidhs, Hoe-downs and Barn Dances at weddings, parties and clubs.