The Sleekit Beasties
The Sleekit Beasties are famous across Scotland as THE ceilidh and covers band - with a modern twist. These VOWs awards nominees are in demand year round for weddings, functions as well as high profile events like the Edinburgh Hogmanay Party. Book now!
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The Sleekit Beasties stand out as an exceptional choice when it comes to live wedding bands in Scotland, particularly in Glasgow and Edinburgh. This contemporary and lively Scottish Ceilidh and Covers Band, based in Edinburgh, brings a refreshing twist to traditional ceilidh music. Comprising a talented 4-piece ensemble featuring male vocals with impeccable harmonies, Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Bass, Fiddle, and Drum Kit, The Sleekit Beasties seamlessly blend the richness of Scottish musical traditions with chart-topping covers from artists like Ed Sheeran, John Legend, The Killers, and Stevie Wonder, among others.
Renowned for their infectious energy and modern approach, The Sleekit Beasties are highly sought after for events throughout Scotland and the North of England. They have graced prestigious venues in Edinburgh and Glasgow, earning a reputation for delivering unforgettable ceilidhs in diverse settings. Whether it's a wedding, birthday, graduation, or any other celebratory occasion, The Sleekit Beasties thrive in creating memorable experiences.
Passionate about their craft, The Sleekit Beasties bring boundless enthusiasm to every performance. Their dynamic delivery of both ceilidh and covers ensures a packed dance floor. In fact, their spirited performances have even ignited the Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh, captivating locals and visitors alike. Rest assured, your event will be a joyous celebration, filled with wall-to-wall fun.
The Sleekit Beasties offer a comprehensive range of services, including varied Ceilidh/Cover sets of different durations to suit any occasion. From traditional dances to unique moves for the more experienced dancers, they cater to all preferences. Additionally, the band provides background music for breaks and the flexibility of both ceilidh and popular music sets. Their versatility extends to an experienced Caller who adapts to all levels of dancers, ensuring everyone at the event has a fantastic time and can actively participate in the festivities.
To elevate your event with a perfect blend of tradition and modernity, consider The Sleekit Beasties – a live wedding band that guarantees an exceptional and unforgettable experience in Scotland, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.
For more information or to inquire about booking, visit Music For Scotland and submit your inquiry here.
The Sleekit Beasties are everything you need for an amazing night of entertainment, and with modern ceilidh tunes as well as classic pop songs everyone loves, The Sleekit Beasties will make your event, and unforgettable one.
The Sleekit Beasties are..
Matt Dunn Voclas & bass
Sam Macadam - Fiddle & Keyboards
Andrew McDowell - Guitar & Ceilidh Calling
Chris Anderson - Drums
What our clients say about The Sleekit Beasties
Everyone at the wedding commented on how much they enjoyed the music and we really enjoyed the balance between the ceilidh music and the cover songs. The merge between the ceilidh music and the more modern music whilst we were still ceilidh dancing went down very well. Quite a lot of our guests hadn't done a ceilidh before and Andrew was great at walking everyone through what they were meant to be doing. Thank you to The Sleekit Beasties for a brilliant evening!
Joanna Coxon, Edinburgh
Great energy on the night and lots of clear communication in the lead up. They arrived punctually and everyone loved the ceilidh in particular (great calling!). Thanks for a super fun night.
Heather Fisher, Glasgow
The Sleekit Beasties were the perfect wedding band, Before the wedding, they were quick to respond to our questions and always replied to us in a timely manner. They were open to us choosing a few songs from their list that we really wanted to hear which we really appreciated. They were also very good ceilidh hosts. Our wedding had about 50% of guests not knowing what a ceilidh was, and the Sleekit Beasties were on the dancefloor helping everyone get to grips with the dancemoves. We really appreciated how well they were able to teach the dances to total beginners (especially with the amount of total beginners on the dancefloor!). Overall we were so pleased to have the Sleekit Beasties playing for us on our big day - many guests exclaimed how good they were and we could not reccomend them enough!
Thomas Morton, Glasgow
Friendly bunch. Turned up on time, set up and dismantle was quick and quiet. Confirmed our first dance song and was performed perfectly. Loved how they had a caller and then someone demonstrating the moves on the dance floor for ceilidh, and then the transition from ceilidh music into disco. Brilliant band, thank you.
Jennifer Farr, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 4LE
The Sleekit beasties were amazing! Everyone was up dancing and they really made the night!
Angela Grey, Fife
We were delighted with the band. We found the emails from them before our wedding very helpful and reassuring. They really listened to what we wanted played. Before they started playing they talked to us about the evening and their plan. Highly professional in all aspects.. they read the room. We’re fantastic at getting everyone up ceildh dancing. Having the caller out on the floor was excellent. Greatvalue for money. The evening music can make or break your event. We couldn’t recommend them highly enough
Fiona Grant, Biggar
The band were brilliant, the guitar and fiddle duo for our ceremony were lovely and we felt it created a relaxed atmosphere. Some of the guests had said they liked the songs that had been played as they were arriving, thinking that we had picked them but unfortunately we couldn't take credit for that ?? they were great at the evening reception, particularly as our guests were difficult to get up for a ceilidh dance... But we loved the ceilidh calling and the fact that a band member was on the floor demonstrating too. All in all, we were really pleased we picked the Sleekit Beasties and our guests commented on how great they had been. They did everything we asked for, Sam was great to communicate with too before the day and they were so friendly at the wedding. I would highly recommend them to other couples! Thank you for a great day.
Phoebe Warner, Bellahouston Park, Glasgow
The Sleekit Beasties were incredible!! The music was amazing and they performed our first dance song perfectly! The band were so welcoming and really kept the energy going. It was a wedding full of English people and I was concerned about getting people up to ceilidh but the band taught us step by step and made sure everyone wanted and felt able to get involved! Best band ever!
Bryony Sweet, Peebles
Audio Demos
- Folsom Prison Blues
- Lightning Bolt
- Hey Ya
- Paradise
- Wagon Wheel
- Virginia Reel
- Strip The Willow
- Waltz
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will you play for?
We typically play from 8pm - 12 pm, and stop for 45 minutes during the buffet. We understand that some weddings have different timings than this, so feel free to ask us about extending/changing timings.
How long do you need to set up?
We take 60 minutes to set up, from the moment we have access to the space we'll be performing. We arrive earlier than that to the venue so that we're ready to start loading from when we get access.
For a small fee we can set up earlier than our booked time, feel free to ask us about that.
What will the band wear?
The lads all wear their finest kilts and blend in perfectly with your Scottish wedding. Sam doesn't wear a kilt, but she still looks fancy!
Will the band play the first dance?
We love learning first dances. We require at least one month's notice so we can learn it perfectly. We can offer advice on what first dances work, and more importantly - if it suits the set up of our band.
Will the band provide background music during their break?
Yes. We're happy for you to bring a playlist of your own if you prefer to create one to suit your tastes.
Can the band provide Ceilidh music?
Yes - we can do a full evening of ceilidh if you so desire. One of our strengths is how flexible we are - we can do a 4 hour set of either pop, ceilidh, or a mixture. This allows us to read the dancefloor and tailor the evening specifically to the guests and you.
Does the band have PAT certificates and public liability insurance?
Yes! We're happy to liaise with wedding coordinators and venues if so required.
Does the band provide lighting?
We have a selection of disco lights that light up the band and add a party atmosphere. If you would like something more intense than that, or focussed on the dancefloor, then we'd suggest hiring from a speciality company or talking to your venue.
The Sleekit Beasties Songlist
20s
- As It Was - Harry Styles
- Forget Me - Lewis Capaldi
10s
- Rolling In The Deep - Adele
- Castle On The Hill - Ed Sheeran
- Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
- Budapest - George Ezra
- Shotgun - George Ezra
- Paradise - George Ezra
- Ho Hey - The Lumineers
- Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker
- Shut Up and Dance - Walk The Moon
- Love Me Like You Do - Ellie Goulding
- Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
- Belter - Gerry Cinnamon
- Hold My Girl - George Ezra
- Just You And I - Tom Walker
- Take My Hand - Skerryvore
- The One - Kodaline
- Let Her Go - Passenger
- Still Into You - Paramore
- Lover - Taylor Swift
- Grow Old With Me - Tom Odell
- Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton
00s
- I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
- Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Jet
- Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon
- Little Lion Man - Mumford & Sons
- Candy - Paolo Nutini
- Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
- Galway Girl - Steve Earle
- Mr Brightside - The Killers
- Last Night - The Strokes
- Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
- Valerie - Amy Winehouse
- Life With You - The Proclaimers
- Baby I'M Yours - Arctic Monkeys
- Accidentally In Love - Counting Crows
- You're The Best Thing - Ray Lamontagne
- Human - The Killers
- Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys
- Hot N Cold - Katy Perry
- Party In The USA - Miley Cyrus
- All About You - McFly
- Love Story - Taylor Swift
- Murder On The Dancefloor - Sophie Ellis Bextor
- Unwritten - Natasha Bedingfield
90s
- Breakfast At Tiffany's - Deep Blue Something
- Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis
- Disco 2000 - Pulp
- Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader
- Friday I'm In Love - The Cure
- Wannabe - The Spice Girls
- All The Small Things - Blink 182
- Angels - Robbie Williams
- Live Forever - Oasis
- Don't Wanna Miss A Thing - Aerosmith
- Wonderwall - Oasis
- How Long Will I Love You - The Waterboys
- Fields Of Gold - Sting
- Man I Feel Like A Woman - Shania Twain
- Believe - Cher
- Cotton Eye Joe - Rednex
- Send Me On My Way - Rusted Root
80s
- Walking On Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves
- Dancing In The Dark - Bruce Springsteen
- Summer Of '69 - Bryan Adams
- Dignity - Deacon Blue
- Don't Stop Believing - The Journey
- Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
- 500 Miles - The Proclaimers
- I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
- Girls Just Want To Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
- Sunshine On Leith - The Proclaimers
- Dancing Queen - Abba
- A Little Respect - Erasure
- Come On Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners
- Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Ashley
- Take On Me - A-ha
- You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall and Oats
- Wake Me Up Before You Go Go - Wham
- Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
- Perfect - Fairground Attraction
- The Whole Of The Moon - The Waterboys
- I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys
- Nine to Five - Dolly Parton
70s
- I Want You Back - Jackson 5
- Maggie May - Rod Stewart
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
- Don't Stop Me Now - Queen
- Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
- Your Song - Elton John
- Beautiful Sunday - Daniel Boone
- Perfect Day - Lou Reed
- Country Roads - John Denver
- Time Warp - The Rocky Horror Picture Show
- Eagle Rock - Daddy Cool
- YMCA - Village People
60s
- Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
- Can't Buy Me Love - The Beatles
- Hey Jude - The Beatles
- With a little help from my friends - The beatles
- Stand By Me - Ben E King
- Can't Help Falling In Love With You - Elvis Presley
- Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley
- Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
- I'm A Believer - The Monkees
- Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
- Proud Mary - Ike & Tina Turner
- A Little Less Conversation - Elvis Presley
- I Feel Good - James Brown
- Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
- Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles
50s
- Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry
Folk/Traditional
- Loch Lomond - Runrig
- Caledonia - Dougie McLean
- Gay Gordons
- Dashing White Sergeant
- Virginia Reel
- Flying Scotsman
- Canadian Barn Dance
- Strip The Willow
- Orcadian Strip The Willow
- St Bernards Waltz
- Military Two-Step
- Eightsome Reel
- Auld Lang Syne
- Circassian Circle
- Hava Nagila / The Hora - Jewish Folk Song
- Riverside Jig - Traditional