We believe in crafting valuable, long-lasting memories. We're achieving this by challenging traditional misconceptions about Folk weddings & events - providing both ceilidhs and concerts filled with dancing, joy and celebration!

Tweed in Bourbon are an established and recommended ceilidh band. At their heart are musicians with experience at some of Dorset's best Folk Festivals, including: Purbeck Valley Folk Fedtival, Wimborne Folk Festival and Wessex Folk Festival.

Our sets are carefully thought out to ensure guests are not only entertained, but also up and dancing all night. We balance the order and style of songs performed, so that everyone is catered for, and customise each gig to suit clients' unique, bespoke, requirements.

Available to play at your: Wedding, Ceilidh (including Traditional Scottish), Barn Dance, Birthday, Festival or other celebration. We regularly cater for Burns Night, St.Patrick’s Day & other Special Events.

The band consists of:
Andrew James (Accordion, Guitar & Vocals), Richard Helson (Fiddle & Vocals) and Frederick Sedgeley (Drum Kit or Cajon Drum)
*For larger events (especially weddings and festivals) we have a network of musicians, singers and callers who can add to our sound.

Your Wedding

Band Format
Typically the band consists of 3-4 members. 5-6 members can be requested, or alternatively, a smaller two-person line-up is also available. We work with a number of quality musicians and a community of callers; If a larger sound is required we bring in dep musicians on a case-by-case basis. For weddings, we offer songs and tune sets for:-

Wedding Ceremony - Background music and entertaining guests | Entrances and walking down the aisle | Signing the register | Grand exits | Atmosphere after the ceremony.
Daytime Entertainment - Guest reception | Between day activities | During photographs | Socialising | Filling the gaps.
Dinnertime - Peaceful, happy eating | Non-interruptive background music | Transitioning the tone from daytime to evening | Entertaining guests.
First Dance - Creating a memorable moment of happiness | Bespoke to your requirements | Songs learnt to your specifications | Band happy to attempt any song requests.
Evening Performance - Dancing, Singing, Audience Involvement, Excitement, Joy! | Sets performed as-per our core setlists, but confirmed with clients and tailored to their requirements/preferences.
Optional disco services are also available on request.

Ceilidhs
Barn dance, hoedown, ceilidh - whatever your country or folk dance requirements, we have options to suit. From the highly traditional, to the unconventional, we have the dances and capability to get everyone on their feet joining in.

• For dancing and crowd participation.
• Simple clear instructions provided by a highly experienced caller.
• Suitable for all ages and abilities.
• Tailored to clients event attendees, venue requirements, and musical preferences.
• Huge variety of dances available including traditionally requested favourites.
• We work with a number of quality callers who can be used for specific themes.

Festivals & Other Events

For large audiences, sets that get crowds involved, amazing atmospheres and 'stop to listen', attention-grabbing music | Reliable musicians, easy to work with, quick to set up and able to collaborate positively with the sound engineer.

Pub / Club / Party Booking
For varying venue sizes and styles, varying occasion demands, adaptable to varying audience types to make for a memorable performance | Fun, happy, non-offensive, family friendly, some sing-alongs and classics | Perfect for Folk dates including St.Patricks Day and Burns Night | Ideal for mini-festivals and seasonal events.

Note, we have public liability insurance through membership of the Musician's Union and can provide a certificate on request.

Contact us today for our availability and performance quotes!