The Belle Star Band have emerged as one of the most popular and enjoyable ceilidh dance bands around Edinburgh and Scotland.

Forthcoming appearances: 4th May 2007 Ceilidh Benefit with Belle Stars, St Marys Episcopal Cathedral (Palmerston Place - yes it really is in the Cathedral!), Edinburgh 7.30pm-12. Bar dinner (including pig on a spit), fundraising for new Steinway and to send choristers on tour. £25 tickets from cathedralceilidh@aol.com 18-20 May 2007 Knockengorroch Festival, Belle Stars Ceilidh, afternoon World stage - more info. See some recent appearances.

"The Belle Star Band have a great time when they perform and this makes for a great ceilidh."
"Their zest and love of music shines through, making them irresistible to dance to!"
"Great wit, great repartee, great sparkle - the music’s good too!"
"One of the best dance bands in Scotland!"

One of Scotland's top all-women dance bands, The Belle Star Band have got to be unique in spanning three cultures - Scottish Urban Ceilidh, Jewish Klezmer and Canadian/American Contradance. Their great sense of swing, strong fiddle-driven sound and love of playing for dancing make them the glue in any social gathering.

Now available for weddings, bar mitzvahs, festivals, parties, conferences... meet the band - Jenny Gardner, Alison Cowie & Gica Loening (fiddles), Cathy Wood (acoustic guitar & caller) and Lynn Sampsell (electric & double bass).

The Belle Stars are much in demand at ceilidhs, dances, festivals and knees-ups around the country, and have made several radio and TV appearances.

Gica Loening also plays in the Celter Schmelter fiddle and cello duo with Sally Russell.