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The Wedding of Jodie & Chris Algeo at The Richmond Park Hotel on the 12th March 2022 | The Dirty Martinis

Previous Next Real Weddings Jodie & Chris booked us to provide entertainment for their evening wedding guests. The couple held their ceremony the week before and booked us to play at their evening reception. Jodie enjoyed The Dirty Martinis performing at a friend’s wedding and booked us. Check blog post. Groom Chris is a huge …

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The Dirty Martinis Wedding Band – | Fife wedding & party venues

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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Recommended Suppliers – Photographers

Recommended Suppliers – Photographers   As a busy wedding band for the past eight years we meet photographers at weddings and events on a weekly basis. Here are some excellent photographers we have worked alongside and we would happily recommend for your big day or event – in no particular order. Victoria Photography Home Victoria …

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Your first dance at your wedding | The Dirty Martinis

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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The Wedding of Leanne and David Rintoul 3rd Sept 2021 Craigsanquhar Hotel | The Dirty Martinis

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 …

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The Wedding of Fiona and Sean Gormley Craigsanquhar House 13th August 2021 | The Dirty Martinis

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 …

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The Wedding of Pauline & Lee Bryce Double Tree Hilton South Queensferry 8th Aug 2021 | The Dirty Martinis

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 …

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Danielle and Kyle Ferguson Carlowrie Castle 7th August 2021

Real weddings The stunning Danielle and Kyle celebrated in style at Carlowrie Castle on Saturday 7th August 2021. First time for The Dirty Martinis at Carlowrie Castle voted one of the top three venues in Europe but hopefully we will be back soon. Kyle’s best man and groomsmen all looked really smart in matching suit …

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The Wedding of Abi & Aaron Smith Balbirnie House Hotel 6th August 2021 | The Dirty Martinis

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 …

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Questions to ask your venue before hiring a band 2022 | The Dirty Martinis

Introduction When dealing with live music, it’s a good idea to check that your venue can accommodate a band and has the necessary license and resources to make things work from the offset. Below are a few queries you may want to ask your venue before you hire a live wedding band or musician. 1. …

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Hiring a Wedding Band 2022 | The Dirty Martinis

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 …

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Book a live band for your wedding or event 2022 | The Dirty Martinis

Planning a wedding can be tough, but when you have the perfect live entertainment it makes things a lot easier.   5 reasons why you should book a live band for your wedding or event   1. Create a fantastic atmosphere Hiring a live band can create a fantastic atmosphere for all your guests to …

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Band line up options | The Dirty Martinis

Introduction   We have three booking options available Standard five piece band line up – Vocal / Guitar / Bass / Keys & Drums Band + Sax (6 piece) Band + Brass Section (7 piece)   Standard Five Piece band Our most popular option which is the standard five piece line up with vocals, guitar, …

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The real cost to hire a band 2023 | The Dirty Martinis

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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Mask up for 2021 return of live music | The Dirty Martinis

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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Return of live music!! O’Connells Kirkcaldy Friday 27th August 2021 | The Dirty Martinis

The Dirty Martinis are excited to announce our first live pub gig since 2019 !!! We will be live on stage Friday 27th August 2021 at O’Connells Pub & Diner in Kirkcaldy. Free entry and also ladies night at O’Connells which means great discounts on cocktails. Come along to see the band and have a …

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The Dirty Martinis – Covid19 Lockdown

Hi, Due to the current situation we’ve had a few gigs rearranged now until later in the year, so if this is something you’re thinking about doing please remember to check our availability with us before re-booking and we will do what we can! Your current contract and deposit will be carried over to the …

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The Dirty Martinis – Book for Christmas 2020!

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 …

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Wedding Fayre Balbirnie House Hotel 12th January 2020

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

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New Promo Video 2019 – The Dirty Martinis wedding and events band

Scottish wedding and events band The Dirty Martinis release their latest promo video for 2019. Please click on video below to view. For more information on the band get in touch through our contact us page. Thanks to the following people for helping us make new video. Craig-James Moncur Marion McClung / Enchanted Events Craigsanquhar …

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The Wedding of Ashley and Paul McGann Marlins Wynd Edinburgh 16th Feb 2019 | The Dirty Martinis

The Dirty Martinis wedding band had a great night celebrating Ashley & Paul’s wedding at Marlin’s Wynd Edinburgh on Saturday 16th Feb 2019. Great crowd up for a party. All the best Ashley & Paul from the band. www.thedirtymartinisband.co.uk Previous Next  5/5

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The Dirty Martinis Wedding and Party Band New Video Coming 2019

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

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How much does it cost to hire a band?

Looking for a wedding or party band can be overwhelming either online or looking for recommendations from friends and family. 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 Lewis for a product and …

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Scottish wedding band Top 5 First dances

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 …

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The Wedding of Hannah and Greg Ireland Airth Castle Hotel 2nd November 2018 | The Dirty Martinis

Awesome wedding for Greg & Hannah Ireland at Airth Castle Hotel and Spa. Amazing couple who celebrated their big day in style at the stunning Airth Castle. Greg and Hannah asked the band to learn McFly’s ‘It’s all about you’ which went down a storm. Packed out dance floor all night and brilliant crowd up …

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Dunfermline Charity Beer Festival 2018

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 …

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Dunfermline Charity Beer Festival 2018

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 …

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The Wedding of Hayley and Marc Banach Apex City Quay Hotel Dundee 22nd Sept 2018 | The Dirty Martinis

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 …

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Charity Fundraiser Child Bereavement UK Friday 26th October 2018 | The Dirty Martinis

How often do you sponsor people for £10? For nothing in return? Out of the goodness of your heart? Well, we would LOVE you to join us for a bargain of £25 for a truly delicious meal and a night full of music from a brilliant band. Friday 26th October at Strawberry Barn. For the …

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The Wedding of Dana and Jamie Anderson McDonald Holyrood Hotel Edinburgh 18th Aug 2018 | The Dirty Martinis

An awesome night celebrating Dana and Jamie Anderson’s wedding at The McDonald Holyrood Hotel, Edinburgh Saturday 18th Aug 2018. Wee video clip gives you a taster, all the best from the band guys! Happy honeymoon.  5/5

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Nicole and Chris Davie Wedding Dean Park Hotel Kirkcaldy Sunday 29th July 2018

Nicole and Chris Davie had their big day’s evening reception at The Dean Park Hotel Kirkcaldy Sunday 29th July 18. Nicole looked stunning and the guests knew how to party!! All the best guys from the band have a great honeymoon. Previous Next  5/5

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Jillian and Derek Peggie Victoria hotel Kirkcaldy 14th July 2018

Jillian and Derek Peggie had a glorious wedding day and evening reception at Victoria Hotel Kirkcaldy. The couple chose ‘Make You Feel My love’ as their first dance, youtube video clip below. Please get in touch for availability and quote on www.thedirtymartinisband.co.uk https://youtu.be/5zGjV87YM-c

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Yvonne & Grant Sheilds Doubletree by Hilton Dundee 7th July 2018

Yvonne & Grant Sheilds booked The Dirty Martinis to play at their Marvel themed wedding. A hot summer night didn’t put the couple or their guests off from keeping the dance floor bouncing all night. The couple asked the band to learn ‘Hooked on a feeling’ by Blue Swede as their first dance, made popular …

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The Wedding of Georgia and Liam Wood Forbes of Kingennie 8th June 2018 |The Dirty Martinis

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 …

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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

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Jennifer and Michael Lynch Wedding Craigsanquhar House Hotel May 2018

Scottish wedding band for hire The Dirty Martinis had the pleasure of providing live music for the evening reception for Jennifer and Michael Lynch wedding day at Craigsanquhar house hotel May 2018. The couple chose a classic song for their first dance ‘Life with you’ by The Proclaimers, the band learned the first dance and …

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Sabrina and William Boag Balbirnie House Hotel 24th May 2018

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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The Wedding of Clare and Cumbie Bowers Perth Racecourse 20th May 2018 | The Dirty Martinis

Scottish wedding band for hire The Dirty Martinis were booked to provide live music for the reception of  Clare and Cumbie Bowers celebrating their wedding at Perth Racecourse Sunday 20th May 18. Brilliant night with Clare and Cumbies guests packing out the dance floor. First time the band have seen a bucking bronco and bouncy …

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The Wedding of Vanessa and Michael Hannigan Huntingtower Perth 19th May 2018 | The Dirty Martinis

The Dirty Martinis wedding band performed for Vanessa and Michael Hannigans big day on Saturday 19th May 2018 at Huntingtower Hotel Perth. The couple chose Oasis Talk Tonight’ as their first dance video clip below. Great venue for weddings and events in beautiful setting Perthshire, both bride and groom never off the dance floor all …

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The Wedding of Chloe and Niall Kirk Dunglass Estate 28th April 2018 | The Dirty Martinis

Scottish wedding band The Dirty Martinis performed for Chloe and Niall Kirks’s big day at Dunglass Estate, a beautiful setting for a gorgeous spring wedding. The couple chose One Direction ‘Little things’ for their first dance which the band played live, full bouncing dance floor all night, with huge conga going on! Get in touch …

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The Wedding of Karen & Gordon McKee Doxford house 7th April 2018 | The Dirty Martinis

Road trip for Scottish wedding band The Dirty Martinis to Doxford Hall Northumberland for Karen & Gordon McKee’s big day Saturday 7th April 2018. Stunning venue and location, both Karen & Gordon make a great couple and their guests didn’t let them down dancing all night long. Check out the bride and groom video feedback …

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The Wedding of Emma & Michael Wilson Balbirnie House Hotel 2nd April 2018 | The Dirty Martinis

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 …

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The Wedding of Leanne & Alan Duncan Atholl Palace Pitlochry 31st March 2018 | The Dirty Martinis

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 …

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Introducing The Dirty Martinis

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 …

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Showcase dates 2018

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 …

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The Wedding of Stephanie & Bruce Johnson Balbirnie House Hotel 28th Dec 17 | The Dirty Martinis

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 …

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Christmas and New Year Party Nights 2017 SOLD OUT!

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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Dunfermline Charity Beer Festival 2017 | The Dirty Martinis

The Dirty Martinis were delighted to headline the Dunfermline Round Table charity beer festival on Saturday 7th October 2017. This was a great event raising money for local charities and beer fans. The band also showcased The Funky Horns brass section, adding that extra sparkle to our live sound. Get in touch if you would …

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Questions to ask before booking a wedding band | The Dirty Martinis

The Dirty Martinis understand your wedding or civil partnership is one of the most memorable events of your life and it should be celebrated in style! Many couples can spend up to 12 months planning the big day, so we thought we’d help out a little when it comes to hiring the band. Playing across …

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Wedding Fair Survival Tips | The Dirty Martinis

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 …

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