Cosmic Ceilidh Band

The Cosmic Ceilidh Band are out of this world, off their planet and just what any wedding, function or event needs.They play a lively repertoire of Scottish, Irish and bluegrass music,Easily Scotland's most innovative ceilidh band.

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About Cosmic Ceilidh Band



The Cosmic Ceilidh Band are out of this world, off their planet and just what any wedding, function or event needs. They formed from a gaseous cloud earlier this millennium and since then have filled dance floors large and small, from North Wales to Glencoe.

They play a lively repertoire of Scottish, Irish and bluegrass music, and it won't be long before you hear classical, reggae and funk grooves in many of their sets. Easily Scotland's most innovative ceilidh band.

Their great sound is enhanced by their top of the range Mackie PA system which is suitable for even the largest of halls.

The Band

Frontman Roddy Neilson (Fiddle) is about as home-grown and steeped in traditional music as you can get. He has seen the limelight in bands such as the 'Peatbog Faeries' and 'Blueflint'. He also doubles up as our caller and brings humour and clarity to the most complex ceilidh dance.

Kenny Vass (Guitar) is a fine Edinburgh singer songwriter, who recently recorded his debut solo album Travellers Way. His warm personality never fails to exude from his music.

Bootsy Ballentyne as he is affectionately known is the only Bass player in a ceilidh band who can pull off the tune 'Star of the County Down' using slap. If you've ever heard of a band called 'Ozric Tentacles' then you'll know Bootsy's taste in music.

Mo Hunter started playing the clarsach (harp) from an early age and grew up with music over spilling from her Dad's recording studio. Some of her harps have been as far abroad as the Faroe Isles, Arizona and Ardnamurchan point.




What our clients say about Cosmic Ceilidh Band


"The Cosmic Ceilidh Band bring a youthful exuberance to our ceilidhs, throwing fresh air, and the most surprising of tunes to blend in with the traditional numbers. They always put on a great show, are full of the spice of life, are reliable and very friendly. How can you ask for more? I wouldn't (and I don't!) hesitate in recommending them to a huge range of clients."

Robin Naumann, director, Ceilidh Collective

Cosmic Ceilidh Band Songlist

  • 00s


  • Sweet Dreams - Beyonce
  • 90s


  • Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses
  • 80s


  • Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
  • Walking On The Moon - The Police
  • 70s


  • Moondance - Van Morrison
  • Deeper And Down - Status Quo
  • Chameleon - Herbie Hancock
  • You Ain't Goin' Nowhere - Bob Dylan
  • 60s


  • Sunshine Of Your Love - Cream
  • Mrs Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel
  • I Feel Fine - The Beatles
  • Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
  • Dirty Old Town - The Pogues
  • 50s


  • Moon River - Andy Williams
  • Sway - Dean Martin
  • The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Ewan MacColl
  • Folk/Traditional


  • Canadian Barn Dance
  • Dashing White Sergeant
  • Gay Gordons
  • Strip The Willow
  • Auld Lang Syne
  • Circassian Circle
  • Eightsome Reel
  • Orcadian Strip The Willow
  • St Bernards Waltz
  • Virginia Reel
  • Military Two-Step
  • Britannia Two-Step
  • Highland Schottische
  • Freestyle Waltzes
  • Le Chapelois
  • Siege of Ennis
  • Little Man in a Fix
  • Waves of Torrie
  • The Can-Can
  • The Dark Island
  • Various


  • Theme from 'The A-Team'
  • Summertime - George Gershwin
  • Pickin Up the Pieces
  • 'Tango' Theme
  • The Stripper
  • Popcorn
  • Kashmir
  • Theme from 'Amelie'
  • Classical


  • Air On A G String - Bach
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