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Swing The Bridge-Kent Kent Barn Dance and Ceilidh Band FOR ALL AGES AND EVERY OCCASION! We call ourselves a BARN DANCE BAND because that's what we are. We do barn dances.

Some people call them ceilidhs but we just do good old English country dances to tunes from Britain and America and make no bones about it. If you want a good dance and plenty of laughs...WE'VE GOT THE LOT!... and we can be yours for an agreeable consideration. Call us and let's talk......

05/11/2024
12/10/2024

TONIGHT !
Swing The Bridge play in Hertford Heath for a 60th Birthday party.
Ceilidhs for all ages and any occasion!

29/07/2024

REVIEWS KEEP ON COMING.
Here’s another one from our gig in Marlow on July 20th 2024.

Hi Martin
Just wanted to write a little review for you and the band. Please feel free to use this with our names wherever you think it’s best.
Thanks again, Ruth & Russell

“We had the pleasure of having Swing the Bridge perform at our wedding celebration, and they truly made our barn dance an unforgettable experience. From start to finish, the band was fantastic, keeping everyone on their feet and thoroughly entertained.

A special shoutout to Martin, the organiser and caller, whose energy and expertise were key in making the night such a success. His clear instructions and enthusiasm ensured that even the most novice dancers had a great time. The music was lively and infectious, and we could have danced all night!

Thank you, Swing the Bridge and Martin, for making our wedding celebration so memorable. Everyone had an amazing time, and we received so many compliments on the fantastic barn dance. Highly recommended!”

29/07/2024

Thanks Ray

28/07/2024

Every one a winner. Never knowingly under-danced!

28/07/2024

By the way, We forgot to mention that we were playing at Herne Bay Folk Festival yesterday. So we thought we’d let you know…YOU MISSED IT!

To those of you who came along we’d like to thank you for your participation.
THANK YOU!
The next public SWING THE BRIDGE ceilidh is
Saturday, December 7 2024 at Hothfield village hall with caller, John Sweeney.
Check out KENT CEILIDHS AND BARN DANCES on Facebook for more information.

29/06/2024

I hesitated to post this quote on the grounds no-one would believe it’s genuine.
All I can say it is absolutely genuine.

"I cannot recommend Swing the Bridge highly enough. Their quote was very competitive and they provided 5 musicians (others only provided 2 or 3) so it was a great sound. Communication in advance was great and they arrived with bags of time to set up. As to the ceilidh, everyone from age 2yrs to 98 yrs thought it was fantastic, either joining in or watching. Confirmed non-dancers were up on the floor and loving it! So much fun. If you are thinking about something for an event then book Swing the Bridge and you won't be disappointed!"
Lesley W. ROYSTON, Herts. June 22nd 2024

We have reached 100 followers! Thank you for your continued support. We could not have done it without each of you. 🙏🤗🎉
11/03/2024

We have reached 100 followers! Thank you for your continued support. We could not have done it without each of you. 🙏🤗🎉

Hey! Look at this! We’re a great band!! Who’d have thought it?!!!! 🙄
02/12/2023

Hey! Look at this! We’re a great band!! Who’d have thought it?!!!! 🙄

Saturday Ceilidhs - Hothfield - 2024:

Saturday Feb 24: Climax Ceilidh Band
Saturday May 11: Barnfire
Saturday Oct 12: Hot Rats
Saturday Dec 7: Swing the Bridge
Put them in your diary now! Don't miss these great bands!
http://contrafusion.co.uk/Saturday.html

20/11/2023

SWING THE BRIDGE - THE CEILIDH BAND for your WEDDING, ANNIVERSARY PARTY, BIRTHDAY PARTY and every conceivable occasion!

19/11/2023

Thanks to John Sweeney and Kent Ceilidhs for inviting to play for last night’s ceilidh.
We are looking forward to our return on Saturday December 7th 2024.
Yes, a whole year away!

11/11/2023

It’s at Hothfield Village Hall nr Ashford, Kent.
Band: Swing The Bridge Caller: John Sweeney
7pm for a 7.30pm start.

31/10/2023

Sadly Ramona Egle is no longer a member of Swing The Bridge. She leaves the band with our best wishes in her future career.
Ramona still leads the band, Bowstring with, Chris Taylor and guest callers.

24/06/2023

Short Story of the Day:

The Story of the Donkey and Tiger

The donkey told the tiger:
′′The grass is blue".
The tiger replied:
′′No, the grass is green".

The discussion became heated up, and the two decided to submit the issue to arbitration, and to do so they approached the lion, King of the Jungle.

Before reaching the clearing in the forest where the lion was sitting on his throne, the donkey started screaming:
′′Your Highness, is it true that grass is blue?".
The lion replied:
"True, the grass is blue".

The donkey rushed forward and continued:
′′The tiger disagrees with me and contradicts me and annoys me please punish him".
The king then declared:
′′The tiger will be punished with 5 years of silence".

The donkey jumped for joy and went on his way, content and repeating:
′′The grass is blue"...

The tiger accepted his punishment, but he asked the lion:
′′Your Majesty, why have you punished me, after all, the grass is green?"
The lion replied:
′′In fact, the grass is green".
The tiger asked:
′′So why do you punish me?"
The lion replied:
′′That has nothing to do with the question of whether the grass is blue or green. The punishment is because it is not possible for a brave, intelligent creature like you to waste time arguing with a donkey, and on top of that to come and bother me with that question".

The worst waste of time is arguing with the fool and fanatic who doesn't care about truth or reality, but only the victory of their beliefs and illusions. Never waste time on discussions that make no sense... There are people who for all the evidence presented to them, do not have the ability to understand, and others who are blinded by ego, hatred and resentment, and the only thing that they want is to be right even if they aren’t. When ignorance screams, intelligence shuts up. Your peace and tranquility are worth more.

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Swing The Bridge is a CEILIDH or BARN DANCE BAND For All Ages And Every Occasion. WITH THE EMPHASIS ON ENTERTAINMENT!!!

If you want a good dance and plenty of laughs.........

SWING THE BRIDGE is an Experienced, Energetic and Professional 5-piece Folk/Rock Ceilidh Band comprising Pip Ives (Melodeon), Gemma Gayner (Violin), Geoff Sandiford (Bass Guitar), Neal Adams (Drums) and Martin Young (Guitar and Caller to teach you the dances, all in good humour).

There are at least three ceilidh bands, that we know of, claiming to be....

We make no such claim but who is to say we are not?! It’s up to you