The Dirty Martinis: Fife, Dundee, Edinburgh & Scotland's premier wedding & party band.
Kimberley & Calum’s big day at Balbirnie House Hotel Sunday 15th May 2022 was an amazing evening of dancing and celebrations! The couple’s friend also a humanist performed the wedding ceremony and then some DJ action after we finished playing at midnight. With a heavy amount of soul music played and some classic northern Soul dancing …
Planning a wedding or event and don’t know where to start? The Dirty Martinis are here to help! We have a list of venues that we recommend, so you can find the perfect place for your big day. We want your wedding or event to be perfect, and we’ll do everything we can to make …
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Choosing a song for your first dance seems like it should be one of the easiest wedding-planning decisions to make. But once you realise how many great options are out there, the pressure can start to mount. After all, the song you pick will be the one that you define as “yours” for the rest …
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Real Weddings Leanne & David Rintoul held their wedding celebrations at the stunning Craigsanquhar House Hotel on Friday 3rd September 2021. Due to Covid & lockdowns the date had to be rescheduled three times by the couple. Both were very relaxed on the big day and took everything in their stride. First dance song was …
Real Weddings Fiona is a good friend of ours and after hosting hundreds of weddings over the years now it was her turn. After a few rescheduled dates due to Covid, we finally managed to play for Fiona and Sean on Friday 13th August 2021 at Craigsanquhar House Cupar. With a great setting the venue …
Real weddings The Double Tree Hilton South Queensferry was the perfect venue for Pauline and Lee’s big day Sunday 8th August 2021. Pauline looked stunning and Lee was able to show off his dancing skills ! Great venue with amazing views and a favourite venue of ours. Thanks again Lee & Pauline and all the …
Real weddings The beautiful Abi married Aaron Smith and celebrated at the award winning Balbirnie House Hotel. This took place on Friday 6th August 2021, after a few changes to dates due to Covid & Lockdown. Balbirnie House Hotel really pulled out all the stops, with special thanks to David Murray for looking after the …
Looking for a wedding band but not sure where to start? I have spent the last 20 years playing in various wedding bands all over Scotland – and I can assure you that it’s no easy task. One of the first issues couples tend to have is that there seems to be an absolutely overwhelming …
Real cost to hire a band 2023? Looking for a wedding or party band can be overwhelming either online or looking for recommendations from friends. With hundreds to choose from it is difficult to decide on the right band for you. Think of it as shopping, you know you can trust and go to John …
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Scottish wedding and party band The Dirty Martinis made a welcome return to playing live over 15 months after the Covid lockdown. Natalie at Inspire Embroidery made sure The Dirty Martinis were masked up for the occasion with her stunning personalised masks. Local business in Dunfermline Inspire Embroidery produces a range of workwear and items …
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Book The Dirty Martinis event and party band for your works Christmas Party December 2020. We have some availability left for December 2020, why not book a great party band for a night to remember. Here is a wee video from December 2019 Christmas party night to give you a taste Get in touch either …
Come along to the January wedding fayre in the Ballroom at the award winning Balbirnie Hotel. Over 20 local suppliers on hand to kick start your wedding planning after the festive period. The Dirty Martinis will be providing live acoustic music during the catwalk. Sunday 12th January 2020 Free Entry from 12-4pm 5/5
The first wedding of 2019 was for Laura & Rawdon Hollis at Dumfries Arms Hotel on 1st Feb 2019. The Dirty Martinis had a great night performing and providing live music for Laura and Rawdon’s guests. The happy couple chose ‘Talk Tonight’ by Oasis as the first dance, see video below. Please also some excellent …
Hi everyone, we have been busy working on a new video and demo. We are looking forward to showing on our website and across all our social media very soon. #weddings, #band #party 5/5
Scottish wedding and party band The Dirty Martinis love learning and playing first dances for our newlyweds. We rehearse and perfect first dances for our happy couples as the whole room is watching and listening. We pride ourselves on doing the best we can. This is just a selection we have loads more excellent first …
We had a great time playing at the annual Charity Beer Festival in the Glen Pavilion Dunfermline September 2018, second year in a row for the band. Scottish wedding and party band The Dirty Martinis love playing in hometown Dunfermline. The band went down a storm. Packed out hall at Dunfermline Pavillion, with guests sampling …
Back for a second year at Dunfermline Charity Beer Festival. Held at The Glen Pavilion Dunfermline, packed out room awesome night with a brilliant crowd bouncing and singing along. The Dirty Martinis also do events and parties, get in touch for more info. Already booked to perform for Dunfermline Charity Beer Festival 2019 #dunfermlinecharitybeerfestival #dunfermline #beerfestival2018 #Fife#thedirtymartinis Previous …
The Dirty Martinis were delighted to perform for Haley and Marc’s big day at Apex City Quay Hotel Saturday 22nd Sept 2018. Scottish wedding and party band The Dirty Martinis love playing weddings at Dundee Apex Hotel. Scottish ceilidh played live by the band went down a storm. Hayley and Marc threw down the gauntlet …
Huge thanks to both Emma and Andy Collier for booking the band to perform for their special day. Award winning wedding Hotel of the Year Balbirnie House Hotel held the evening reception, as always the staff went above and beyond and gave the couple and guests a great night. The band had a blast playing …
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Scottish wedding band for hire The Dirty Martinis were delighted to provide evening entertainment at Balbirnie House Hotel 23rd June 2018 for Katie and Fraser Edgar big day. The couple chose James Arthur ‘Say You Won’t Let Go’ as their first dance. Video clip below. Special thanks to David Murray at Balbirnie for filming and …
Scottish wedding band for hire The Dirty Martinis were booked to provide live evening entertainment for the wedding of Georgia and Liam Wood at Forbes of Kingennie on Friday 8th June 2018. Both Georgia and Liam were never off the dance floor with a great bunch of guests and bouncing dance floor (literally) we had …
Video clip of the Tina Turner classic song ‘ Proud Mary’, this song always fills up the dance floor and we play at every wedding and party. Taken from wedding at McDonald hotel Holyrood Edinburgh. Remember you bring the guests we’ll bring the party, get in touch if this is what you are looking for …
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Scottish wedding band for hire The Dirty Martinis have been amazed at recent five-star reviews from clients this year. More reviews and video feedback on our YOUTUBE channel and Facebook page. Please get in touch for a free quote if looking for a great wedding or event live band. Previous Next More Blogs
Scottish wedding band for hire The Dirty Martinis were proud to play live music for the evening reception for Sabrina and William Boag. The couple held evening reception at the award winning wedding hotel of the year Balbirnie House Hotel on 24th May 2018. The band learned Sabrina and William’s first dance ‘Never tear us …
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Brilliant night for Scottish wedding band The Dirty Martinis celebrating Emma & Michael Wilson’s big day at Balbirnie House Hotel Monday 2nd April 18. Wedding hotel winner again for 2018. Full dance floor all night with a great crowd and great couple with a brilliant future ahead. Please see the bride and groom feedback video …
The Dirty Martinis Scottish wedding band had a great night performing for Leanne & Alan Duncan’s wedding party at Atholl Palace Hotel Pitlochry. Great to see a full dance floor, the couple chose ‘Amazing Day’ by Coldplay which the band learned especially for the big day, providing the best wedding entertainment in Scotland. Brilliant couple …
Hi there, The Silver Kings have decided to change their name to The Dirty Martinis. This change of name has been on the cards for a while and after some successful market research, we have decided to take the leap of faith and go for the change. You will still be provided with the …
Hi folks we have booked the following dates for free live showcase’s to come and see Scotland’s best wedding band in a live setting. These are pub settings but you will get a feel for what we do live for your big day or event. Fri 16th March – O’Connells KDY Fri 27th April –O’Connells …
Brilliant last wedding for 2017 at Balbirnie House Hotel, celebrating the marriage of Stephanie & Bruce Johnston. The Dirty Martinis love playing weddings at Balbirnie House Hotel. Awesome staff and service and one of our favourite venues. Bouncing dance-floor all night, took the roof off Balbirnie, great night all the best from the band. Previous …
For the second year running The Dirty Martinis are proud to announce they are booked to provide live entertainment for Christmas & New Year party nights at Gilvenbank Hotel, Glenrothes. This year’s band nights are already sold out! Friday 1st December – SOLD OUT Friday 8th December – SOLD OUT Friday 15th December – SOLD …
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As a busy and popular wedding and party band we have been exhibiting at wedding shows and fairs for many years and thought it would be good to share some of our experience and tips for visiting wedding fairs. Look around for fairs that suit your style, there is no point going to a fairy …
