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06/02/2024. A quick update. We’ve had some brilliant ceilidhs recently, some repeat bookings from great groups of people, eg Saltaire Rowing Club, a small but always enthusiastic bunch. Also a return to Emmanuel Church in Horsforth for another lively night, that being one of two with groups of over 150 people, the other being at Mytholmroyd in aid of Hebden Bridge Youth Brass Band – both excellent gigs. Also, a new venue was Christ Church in Oakworth where we played for a fantastic Burns Night. Things are getting busy again with about 22 bookings in the diary for this year so far!

December ‘23. Well,there’s not been a lot on here for a while but things have been gradually returning to normal after grinding to a complete halt due to Covid. Old customers returning,which is great,and some new venues we’ve not played at before. We’re coming up to our 500th gig as Phoenix Ceilidh Band! So a big thank you to all the people who have booked us over the years. It’s at Embsay on the 23rd of December so we might mark the occasion.

Fifteen years ago Phoenix Ceilidh Band was born and the rest as they say is history.We’ve brought the joy of traditional  dancing with live music to all sorts of parties, gatherings and celebrations across the north of England.Tony Charnock led all but a handful of the four hundred and thirty eight ceilidhs, calling the dances from the floor with his own distinctive blend of charm and gentle humour.The band’s success is due in great measure to Tony’s hard work, judgement and personality.As Phoenix prepares to emerge from lockdown and get back on the road,Tony has decided to take a well earned rest. He’s made many friends as he called the dances and we’re sure they will want us to pass on their best wishes, along with our own, for whatever ventures Tony embarks on in the future.We now have a new caller,Dominic, who will take Tony’s place.

We now have a Facebook page, run by Alan ( some observant people may have noticed the camera !)  You’ll find some great pictures on there of our Ceilidhs. So go on there ,like us, and leave some comments.   PhoenixCeilidhBand@polkasandjigs4u

We sometimes get asked if people can come and see us before booking us for their event ( a great idea ) therefore we put two asterisks before the booking details on our gig list to indicate which are open events.

Get your party, anniversary, wedding or any event swinging with Phoenix Ceilidh Band.

We are an experienced 4 piece band playing lively foot-tapping Irish/Scottish traditional dance music and will tailor our repertoire to suit the occasion.