Sahara

Maggie May
Ceilidh Medley
Don't Be Hard On Yourself

Sahara

Sahara are one of the most talented, dynamic and versatile bands in Scotland. The band are six talented musicians, who boast an extensive and varied set list that includes songs from the 50s, 60s,70s, 80s right up to the biggest hits from today.

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About Sahara


Sahara include male and female vocalists, guitar, bass, drums and keyboards, making them an incredibly versatile outfit capable of reproducing hit songs with amazing attention to detail. This Scottish band met whilst studying music together at University and have been perfecting their performances ever since. With Sahara, you get polished entertainment designed to make your event extra special. Be prepared to dance the night away to a set of your favourite hit songs performed by a fresh and energetic band.


As well as being supremely talented musicians the band understand the importance of being responsive and flexible to the clients needs so that they can make their event or wedding  a night to remember.

Sahara offer:

- Prompt response to enquiries and are meticulous in every accpect in the booking proccess.

- Friendly, professional and accommodating service

- Use modern equipment to gurantee a perfect sound

- Setlists to suit all

- Up to 45 minutes  of ceilidh which the band can call if your guest are not too sure how to do the dances

- A fully equipped DJ as well as music to play in their break. If clients would like to use their own tailored playlist this can also be played through the bands PA system upon request.

- Sahara can also learn first dance requests and special songs providing they are given  enough notice


Sahara continue to be one of Music For Scotland's most sought after function bands  and over the last three years have continued to receive fantastic feedback from  everyone that has booked them. We look forward to playing at your wedding or event in the near future!

What our clients say about Sahara


Sahara were absolutelly amazing at our wedding at Murrayshall in Perth. Ross was great to deal with prior to our wedding and the band learned our first dance perfectly. All of our guests loved the band and some of my friends are even looking to book the band for their forthcoming weddings. Thanks you so much for making a night that we will never forget .

Jane and Ross Sutherland

We have just got back from our honeymoon myself and my guests can't get over how unbelievably amazing sahara were at our wedding! Everybody was commenting on how great they were - and the dance floor was occupied at all times!! Thank you so much for such an brilliant night. We ill be down to see you at finnegans soon guys

Greg and Shona Edmond

Sahara were fantastic, everything we wanted and more, The band were easy to deal with in advance and brilliant on the day. They learned some songs for us , adding a personal touch, really worth it! The live music really created an amazing atmosphere and Sahara's repertoire suited us to the ground. We would thoroughly recommend them to anyone looking for a great party band

John Talbot , Comry Croft

We had Sahara play at our wedding at Balbirnie House and they were superb. Ross listened to out music tastes in advance and delivered a great set loved by everybody .This was truly amazing as even my Dad was up dancing . The band were very professional and easy to deal with from the beginning and on the night they performed three encores as nobody wanted to stop dancing !!! Thank you so much guys.

Dominic and Claire Richie, Balbirnie Hous

Just wanted to let you know that sahara were amazing at our wedding at Airth castle, we were blown away by the band you certainly got the dance floor rocking. Our English friends loved the ceilidh thanks for persevering and showing them what to do.

Ian and jane Mcleish

It was the the warmest day of the year and Sahara were brilliant. Great singers and the band gave us an amazing evening . Hope to see you again soon .

Danny and joanne Fraser

Sahara played last weekend at surprise 60th birthday party. They were fantastic and had the dance floor busy. They did ceilidh for part of the night and explained the dances out. Ross was great at keeping in contact and always responded immediately with any queries. All our family and friends loved their choice of set list. Fab night, fab band

Sheila Penman, Dunfermline

Sahara were excellent

Gordon Banks, Dunfermline

Audio Demos


Respect
Sahara
  • Respect
  • Back To Black
  • Love On Top
  • History
  • Maggie May
  • Don't Be Hard On Yourself
  • Secret Love Song
  • Ceilidh Medley

Sahara Songlist

  • 10s


  • Treasure - Bruno Mars
  • Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars
  • Get Lucky - Daft Punk
  • Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
  • Happy - Pharrell Williams
  • Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke
  • Don't Be So Hard On Yourself - Jess Glynn
  • Secret Love Song - Little Mix
  • History - One Direction
  • What Makes You Beautiful - One Direction
  • Sorry - Justin Bieber
  • Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
  • Counting Stars - One Republic
  • Price Tag - Jessie J
  • I Will Wait - Mumford & Sons
  • Ho Hey - The Lumineers
  • All Of Me - John Legend
  • Ghost - Ella henderson
  • Shake it Off - Taylor Swift
  • Rolling In The Deep - Adele
  • Forget You - CeeLo Green
  • Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
  • Hold Back The River - James Bay
  • Wake Me Up - Avicii
  • Radioactive - Imagine Dragons
  • Can't Feel My Face - The Weekend
  • Shut Up and Dance - Walk The Moon
  • Domino - Jessie J
  • Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
  • Can't Feel My Face - The Weekend
  • Let Me Love You - Justin Bieber
  • Perfect - Ed Sheeran
  • Photograph - Ed Sheeran
  • 00s


  • When You Were Young - The Killers
  • Mr Brightside - The Killers
  • Valerie - Mark Ronson
  • Back To Black - Amy Winehouse
  • Can't Stop - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
  • Crazy In Love - Beyonce
  • Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
  • Make You Feel My Love - Adele
  • Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon
  • Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon
  • You've Got The Love - Florence And The Machine
  • Dakota - Stereophonics
  • Yellow - Coldplay
  • Stacy's Mom - Fountains Of Wayne
  • Hey Ya - Outkast
  • New Shoes - Paolo Nutini
  • Jenny Don't Be Hasty - Paolo Nutini
  • Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis
  • Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
  • Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
  • Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys
  • When The Sun Goes Down - Arctic Monkeys
  • This Love - Maroon 5
  • I Believe In A Thing Called Love - The Darkness
  • American Boy - Estelle
  • All These Things That I've Done - The Killers
  • Pencil Full Of Lead - Paolo Nutini
  • Accidently In Love - The Counting Crows
  • 90s


  • Mustang Sally - The Commitments
  • Proud Mary - Tina Turner
  • Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses
  • Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader
  • Sit Down - James
  • Man I Feel Like A Woman - Shania Twain
  • Let Me Entertain You - Robbie Williams
  • Angels - Robbie Williams
  • I'll Be There For You - The Rembrants
  • Hit me baby one more time - Britney Spears
  • 80s


  • Aint Nobody - Chaka Khan
  • Dancing Queen - Abba
  • Does Your Mother Know - Abba
  • Summer of 69 - Brian Adams
  • Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
  • Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
  • Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
  • You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC
  • Dancing On The Ceiling - Lionel Ritchie
  • Dancing In The Dark - Bruce Springsteen
  • Walkin On Sunshine - Catrina & The Waves
  • Living On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
  • Jump - Van Halen
  • Everywhere - Fleetwood mac
  • Sunshine On Leith - The Proclaimers
  • 500 Miles - The Proclaimers
  • 70s


  • I Feel Good - James brown
  • Superstion - Stevie Wonder
  • Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
  • Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
  • Blame It On The Boogie - Jackson 5
  • Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones
  • Tie Your Mother Down - Queen
  • Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
  • The Gambler - Kenny Rogers
  • I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
  • Country Roads - John Denver
  • Maggie May - Rod Stewart
  • Caledonia - Dougie MacLean
  • Long Train Running - The Doobie Brothers
  • Disco Inferno - The Trammps
  • 60s


  • Respect - Aretha Franklin
  • Twist And Shout - The Beatles
  • Stand By Me - Ben E King
  • Ain't No Mountain - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
  • Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
  • Folk/Traditional


  • Flower Of Scotland
  • Loch Lomond - Runrig
  • Auld Lang Syne
  • Gay Gordons

The live lounge


Sahara performing live at a Music for Scotland Showcase

Rolling In The Deep
That's What I Like
I Believe In A Thing Called Lo

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