Orwell Ceilidh Band

Getting their name form the parish of Orwell in Kinross, the Orwell Ceilidh band stay with the tried and trusted format of well known, easy Scottish Ceilidh Dances. 

The Orwell Ceilidh band sound is lively with a variety of instruments adding to the traditional accordion sound.  Something enjoyed by both young and old alike!

Each member of the band have many years experience, having toured with different bands and appearing on live radio broadcasts.  The drummer, Laura is well versed in the art of calling the dances.

"The band consists of Gail on accordion, her husband Neil on pipes, whistle etc. and Laura on drums.  They received the biggest cheer of the night as a result of their performance.  Neil plays a variety of instruments, mostly a large variety of whistles, but also a similarly diverse section of bagpipes inlcuding the highland pipes. Not content with playing everything that can be blown to produce a note, he also plays guitar."  Box and Fiddle Magazine: Review of Shetland Accordion and fiddle festival.

"A young confident sound that toe tappers will find addictive."  The Scot's Magazine

"The musicianship is first class.  Neil Paterson's considerable skills across various types of pipes, whistle and guitar is enhanced with the outstanding accordion of Gail Cumming and solid drummer/percussionist, Laura Stewart."  The Perthshire Advertiser.