As we’ve said before, Barnbuskers Band loves a nice hall for holding a ceilidh or barn dance. The Trull Church Community Hall in Taunton, Somerset, UK, proved excellent in the past when Barnbuskers provided a duo and caller for a Church Group Christmas Ceilidh. Last night, 10th April 2026, it again proved a great venue for a very special 18th Birthday Party Ceilidh. Barn dances and ceilidhs are ideal for family and friends birthday parties because they mix the generations so well. The timeless music that has been thrilling people of all ages for hundreds of years and the easy dances can be enjoyed by people of all abilities. Last night, with the hall full of lots of energetic youngsters, the dancing was wonderfully spirited and fun.
Barnbuskers band leader and organiser, Judy, photo below playing the accordion, provided the chords with a bouncy bass line.
Fiddle player Ruth (photo below), did a great job providing a wonderfully toe-tapping melody line on her violin. Ruth is a new musician to Barnbuskers Band. With considerable experience of violin playing and ceilidh and barn dance music, Barnbuskers is looking forward to having Ruth joining us for lots of our future Ceilidhs and Barn Dances throughout Somerset and Devon.
Steve (photo below), with his entertaining traditional reminiscences, provided the dance calling last night so important for ceilidhs and barn dances. In country dancing, each dance is walked through and explained by the dance caller before the music starts. It’s a key feature of country dancing that makes it so accessible to all ages and abilities.
So, if you are thinking of holding a barn dance or ceilidh, for your birthday, anniversary or special event in the Taunton, Somerset, UK area, the TCCC has four rooms available to hire. Naturally, it is best to check out the facilities yourself to see if they suit your needs but, based on Barnbuskers experience last night and previously, the hall proved ideal for a ceilidh or barn dance.
Of course, if you are looking for a band to provide the music and caller, we at Barnbuskers Ceilidh Barn Dance Band would love to hear from you! We provide traditional country dance folk music and a caller for lots of special occasions in Somerset and Devon throughout the year. Our musicians line up for a fun ceilidh or barn dance can vary from a four musicians with caller for very large events or to a low cost duo with caller for smaller budget events. It all depends on your needs. For more information and our availability from Judy, our band leader, simply follow the link to our Barnbuskers ceilidh and barn dance band contact page.
We’re also on social media. As well as Barnbuskers blog, we can be found on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, X or Bluesky. There is also a mailing list. Our band leader and organiser, Judy (photo again below), is also available for information via this WhatsApp button. We look forward to hearing from you!
Barnbuskers 