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The Dirty Martinis, a renowned Scottish wedding band, is dedicated to providing you with the finest music for your special day.

They go beyond simply playing a list of songs; their goal is to keep your guests dancing throughout the night. With a wealth of experience performing at numerous events, they will ensure a seamless experience from start to finish, eliminating any long pauses between songs. Their exceptional reputation extends to some of Scotland's top hotels, including the award-winning Balbirnie House in 2018.

Services Provided:

The Dirty Martinis offer a diverse range of music genres, including rock, pop, funk, soul, and disco. They cover artists such as Bruno Mars, ABBA, Neil Diamond, Ed Sheeran, The Killers, and Stevie Wonder.

Additionally, they incorporate traditional Scottish Ceilidh dances into their repertoire. When you book The Dirty Martinis, you can expect:

  • Personalized assistance and support throughout the planning process.
  • A fully live band delivering up to 3.5 hours of music within a 4-hour timeframe.
  • iPod music played between sets and a brief playlist after their performance (venue permitting).
  • The option to provide your own playlist on the night.
  • State-of-the-art audiovisual equipment suitable for events with up to 300 people.
  • Comprehensive PAT testing and public liability insurance.

Coverage Areas:

The Dirty Martinis are based in Dunfermline and are a highly sought-after wedding and corporate event band. They extend their professional services to all towns and villages in or near Fife, Edinburgh, Dundee, and Central Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Entertainment
Other (Ceilidh dances - called and played by the band)

What is included in the wedding package?

All entertainment needs covered, you bring the guests we bring the party! Live music and backing (DJ service during buffet break) First dance played live by the band Scottish Dances x 3

How far in advance should I contact you?

12 Months

What style of music do you offer?

Disco
Rock
Latest hits
Pop

Type of musical group:

Band

Size of group:

Medium (4 - 6 musicians)

Repertoire:

Please visit website for current setlist - https://www.thedirtymartinisband.co.uk/set-list/

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

Yes of course, always happy to learn new songs. Please allow (3 months notice)

What's your experience?

The Dirty Martinis formed by experienced musicians from previous wedding and function bands with over 20 years live experience creating great and memorable parties

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, edinburgh, Fife, Central belt, Glasgow, St.Andrew's, Perth, Borders

Is there a charge for travelling?

No

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

With a team

What is the length of time of the act?

Standard 3 1/2 hours - Usual start time 8pm - 9:10pm - then Scottish Dances till buffet break 9:30pm Play live 10-12pm

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

1 hour set up and soundcheck time required

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

Over midnight + £300

What are the forms of payment?

BACS
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Gerry Sent on 26/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great Scottish Wedding Band

The band were really helpful when we contacts then, they came back straight away with costs and set costs etc - The wedding went really well, and the bands Scottish Ceilihd Set was amazing!
The dance floor was packed every night.
We highly recommend booking them!
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Steven D. Sent on 19/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic from start to finish

The Dirty Martinis wedding band is one of the best decisions we made for our big day!

From start to finish their songs kept the dance floor busy with the odd ceildh song thrown in.

By the end of the night all guests had complimented our choice of wedding band and we couldn’t agree more! We are still getting compliments about them a now, even a few weeks later.

If anyone is looking to have a band at their wedding or function then The Dirty Martinis are the band of choice!

Thank you again for make our day so special!


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Beth C. Sent on 04/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding band Balbirnie House Hotel

We booked the Dirty Martinis for our Wedding at Balbirnie House.

Wow! what a band, there wasn’t one quiet moment on the dance-floor, everyone was up dancing all night and we’ve had so many guests coming up to us afterwards saying what a great choice!

They played our first dance live which was a special memory and called the Ceilidh dances, which got everyone on their feet.

They even let us join in on the singing although they were probably just being too kind to send us back to the dance floor.

Lovely bunch of guys who really made our night.

Would recommend them in a flash.
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Lucy T. Sent on 03/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding band

Just to say a massive thank you to you all for keeping our guests entertained at our wedding. There was nothing but praise for you and from myself, a thank you for singing my requested first dance.

You have a great mixed bag of songs and kept everyone dancing al night. Will keep recommending you guys for future events for friends and family.

Keep up the great work.

Lots of love Lucy & Adam x
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Robert A. Sent on 02/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding band

Fantastic band, performed at our wedding at Piperdam Dundee. The dance floor was always full and guests were all extremely complimentary of the guys.

They played a wide range of music, learned our first dance song and aced it, and they were unbelievably talented!
Really nice guys who made our night perfect

Would recommend to everyone

All the best

Bob & Shelia x
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Alice K. Sent on 30/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Just the best for my daughters big day.

The Dirty Martinis played at our daughter & son in laws wedding on Saturday 30th November 2019.
From their first dance to the last, the floor was never empty. They play a mix of songs with a few Scottish dances thrown in which they talk you through. They all look like they love what they do.

Can’t recommend them highly enough. My other daughter is getting married soon so hopefully these guys are free that night too.

Absolutely first class band. Thanks again for a fab night xx
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Amanda H. Sent on 30/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Scottish wedding band :)

The Dirty Martinis played at our wedding on 14th November at Rufflets St.Andrews.

From start to finish the dance floor was absolutely jumping, these guys are amazing.

They learned our first dance and we loved having it sung live for us. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about our tremendous band, many commenting sounded better than the real thing!

They made the night as memorable and special as our day with a party we’ll remember forever. My feet are still recovering from dancing the night away in my wedding shoes 😊.

Would recommend them to anyone who loves music and dancing, fabulous night. Thanks again guys.
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Kate M. Sent on 30/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Book these guys before it's too late!!

Wow where do I start these guys were amazing. I had them at my wedding at Airth Castle on 8th November. They were very professional from the start. Learned our first dance and absolutely nailed it. The dance floor was packed all night and the music suited everyone’s taste. People were asking me and commenting all night on how amazing you all were.

Our non-Scottish guests loved the Ceilidh section, which really got everyone on the dancefloor.

Just brilliant.

Thanks again for making our wedding reception special.
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Noelie Sent on 05/09/2017
4.4 out of 5 rating
The Silver King have a large repertory and will please you with any reasonable request. We enjoyed a lot to have them at our wedding, everybody rocked on the dancefloor! Thank you a lot. Stephen and Noëlie
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Jenny O. Sent on 04/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely amazing Band. Great set list, great music. Very professional. Very friendly guys...just fantastic. We had a lot of fun.. especially with the Scottish dances. Thank you for playing at our wedding.
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