• Ceilidh & Pop/Rock Covers

  • Huge Diverse Setlist

  • Top Scottish Musicians

  • Over A Decade Of Experience

  • Full PA & Lighting Supplied

The Fabulous Shire Boys have been playing together now for over ten years. This highly professional band take great care and pride in every performance, so rest assured they will not disappoint!
The band expertly play an extensive range of styles from Rock, Pop and Funk to Swing and Country. So! You can have anything from Justin Timberlake, Snow Patrol, Bruno Mars and Coldplay to Mark Ronson’s Uptown Funk, James Brown, Ottis Redding and Smokey Robinson.
But, the speciality being… 
You can have half the evening as an authentic Ceilidh and the other half as rocked or as funked up as you like.
The main front men - brothers Colin and Alan Train - are sensational performers and they really know how to work an audience, and it shows! The clients enjoy every minute.
The band call the moves and even demonstrate on occasion!
In addition, the band can extend the line-up to include fiddle
Not only do the guys make the music come to life but your evening will go with a bang as their energy and enthusiasm are infectious!!!

- Videos -

- Dances -

Britannia Two Step

Canadian Barn Dance

Dashing White Sergeant

Flying Scotsman

Gay Gordons

Military Two Step

Strip The Willow

St. Bernard’s Waltz

Virginia Reel

and more..

- Songlist -

500 Miles - The Proclaimers

All Right Now - Free

A Little Respect - Erasure

Amazed - Lonestar

Be Mine - David Grey

Black Magic Woman - Fleetwood Mac

Bright Side Of The Road - Van Morrison

Broken Stones - Paul Weller

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Caledonia - Dougie McClean

Can’t Take My Eyes Off You - Andy Williams

Charlie Brown - Coldplay

Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

Dignity - Deacon Blue

Dirty Old Town - The Pogues

Don’t Stop Believin’ - Journey

Feels Like Home - Chantal Kreviazuk, from Dawson’s Creek

Fields Of Gold - Sting

Galway Girl - Steve Earle

The Gambler - Kenny Rodgers

Greatest Day - Take That

Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson

Hills Of Donegal - Pete Gallagher

Iris - Goo Goo Dolls

I Think We’re Alone Now - Tiffany

It Must Be Love - Madness

Johnny Cash Medley

Joker - Steve Miller Band

Lady (Hear Me Tonight) - Modjo

Last Request - Paolo Nutini

Leezie Lindsay - The Corries

Lets Stay Together - Al Green

Let The Good Times Roll - Sam Cooke

Let Your Love Flow - Bellamy Brothers

Life With You - The Proclaimers

Loch Lomond - Runrig

Long Train Running - The Doobie Brothers

Love Machine - Girls Aloud

Love Train - The O’Jays

Marry You - Bruno Mars

Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5

Mr. Brightside - The Killers

Mr Jones - Counting Crows

Mrs Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel

Pain Killer - Turin Brakes

Peaceful Easy Feeling - The Eagles

The Power of Love - Huey Lewis & The News

Ruby Don’t Take Your Love To Town - Kenny Rodgers

Rule The World - Take That

Run - Snow Patrol

Sailing - Rod Stewart

Save Tonight - Eagle-Eye Cherry

Sex On Fire - Kings of Leon

Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye

Sign Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder

Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder

Sittin’ On The Dock Of the Bay - Ottis Redding

Some Other Suckers Parade - Del Amitri

Stand By Me - Ben E. King

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd

Take it Easy - The Eagles

Thank You For Being A Friend - Golden Girls Theme

Tresure - Bruno Mars

Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

Whisky In The Jar - The Dubliners

Wild Mountain Thyme - Traditional

Yellow - Coldplay

You Do Something To Me - Paul Weller

- FAQ -

  • For Weddings usually perform from 8pm-12am with a break during the evening buffet.

    Times can be flexible for other Events. With a maximum of 4 hours including a break.

  • Around 1 hour (from access to the room) to set up and have a full soundcheck to make sure the band sounds perfect for your event.

  • Typically the length of Scotland and some of Northern England.

    (Long distance journeys are subject to extra cost and accommodation may have to be provided for the band).

  • No, We supply everything we need. All we require is access to a minimum of 2 power points.

  • Yes, we provide our own lighting. However this is for the stage only and may not light up the rest of the room.

  • Smart & Stylish.

  • Yes, we provide background music during the break.

    Alternatively, you can provide us with an iPod/MP3 Player with your own chosen playlist.

  • Yes we are happy to learn your first dance. Due to the band’s busy schedule, we will need a minimum of six weeks’ notice in order to learn and rehearse your chosen song.

  • The band have full control over the song choices and order in which we play them. With years of experience we feel confident in reading the crowd and playing songs best suited to keep the dance floor busy. However, please feel free to tell us some of your favourite songs, or songs you would rather we didn't play, and we can tailor the night to your suit your needs.

  • Unfortunately no. The band can not be held accountable for things being held up during the day of your event. A lot of venues have a curfew for live music and we must abide to them. Performing past midnight would need to be pre-arranged in the booking process and is subject to extra cost.

  • Luckily the band have a fantastic group of professional musicians who are all well rehearsed with our set and can stand in at a moments notice!

    So if unfortunately a band member is sick or has to cancel due to a personal matter, don’t worry, a musician of the same standard will be in their place and the experience of the your event will be unchanged!

- Testimonials -

We are back from honeymoon and having to get used to the idea of going back to work!
Just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thanks so much to you and the rest of the band for playing at our wedding! We had a great day and you boys did an excellent job ensuring the dancefloor was full!
I hope you enjoyed it! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to others!

- Fiona and Paul Kimber

Fantastic band! Had the whole room up dancing the entire night! Could not recommend more!

Lovely guys and extremely talented musicians!

- Duncan & Sophie

Thank you so much for playing our wedding! Your band were brilliant.

The guys are so friendly and get people up dancing no problem whatsoever.

Great mix of songs that pleased everyone of all ages.

Highly recommend these guy for anyone looking for a band for their wedding!

- Liam & Sara Ramsay

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