The Hoedown Band

Barn Dance / Ceilidh Band

Also Performs As: Country & Western Band
Country: Australia
Based In: Newcastle, New South Wales
Performs: Within 50 Miles
From: $2200

The Hoedown Band is rare find. A live music band that combines a 'full on', boot stomping concert with easy to follow called barn / bush dances. We have decades of experience of providing exciting entertainment for a huge range of corporate and private functions.

Request a Quote

Share this Page:

Profile Views: 3030

Report this profile

Like what you see?

Request a Quote Click here to request a quote for your upcoming event!

Audio

Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.

Description

The Hoedown Band plays a range of classic country rock. We have many years experience in providing music for a wide range of corporate and private functions. The song set covers classic songs like Jambalaya (Hank Williams) and Folsom Prison Blues (Johnny Cash), through the country rock of bands like the Eagles, Dixie Chicks, Keith Urban, Lynyrd Skynyrd and many more. We specialize in up-beat country music that appeals to a wider audience, with many sing-a-long favorites in our set list.
Our singer Dawn also has a repertoire of simple barn / bush dances which are ideal for audiences who've n ... ever had the opportunity to take part in this highly enjoyable form of social dance. Dawn's technique of demonstrating the dances from the dance floor means that everyone wants to get involved in the fun.
We can supply a four piece band including a female vocalist / caller, guitarist / vocalist, bass guitar and drums or a 5 piece with a fiddle player. The band is fully self-contained, by this we mean that we provide all the equipment that we need to perform. All you need to provide is a space for us to play and at least two safe power sockets. We are fully insured and the equipment has regular safety checks.
We can customize the format and duration of the performance to suit your event but we tend to be asked for two 45 to 90 minute sets. We mix and match the concert material with the hoedown and line dancing to give a balanced programme of entertainment for you and your guests. We can also play appropriate recorded music through the PA system during any breaks either from our library of country tracks or from an iPOD supplied by you.
"Thank you so much, the club will be talking about that day for ages, we made people happy and created a great time. It’s awesome!" - Mel Tour de Cure, Wauchope Country Club
Simply put, a Hoedown Party combines a 'full on', boot stomping concert with easy to follow called line and barn (bush) dances. Just think bush dance meets country! So grab your Stetson, polish those rhinestones and come on down for just the best WILD WEST PARTY ever.
Over the last 10 years we have developed a fun combination of social dance and song that is accessible to all ages and abilities. Dawn has a repertoire of barn and easy line dances which are ideal for audiences who've never had the opportunity to take part in this highly enjoyable form of social dance. Dawn's bubbly personality and technique of demonstrating the dances from the dance floor means that everyone wants to get involved in the fun.

Set-List

Jamabalaya (Hank Williams)
Jackson (Johnny Cash / June Carter)
Jolene (Dolly Parton)
Country Roads (John Denver)
Rhinestone Cowboy (Glen Campbell)
Walking After Midnight (Patsy Cline / Heywood & Moore)
Sweet Home Alabama (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
Nine to Five (Dolly Parton)
Ring of Fire (Johnny Cash)
Ghost Riders in the Sky (Johnny Cash)
Wide Open Spaces (Dixie Chicks)
There's your Trouble (Dixie Chicks)
Turn the key (Heywood & Moore)
Long Time Gone (Dixie Chicks)
Folsom Prison (Johnny Cash)
My Oh My (The Wreckers)
I wish it would Rain (Nanci Griffith)
Somebody Like You (Keith Urban)
... Take it Easy (Eagles)
Honky Tonk Women (Gram Parsons)
Me & Bobby McGee (Kris Kristopherson)
Bad Moon Rising (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
Achy Breaky Heart (Billy Ray Cyrus)
The Gambler (Kenny Rogers)
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down (The Band)
Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off (Joe Nichols)
Bankers Blues (Heywood & Moore)
Goodnight Irene (Eric Clapton)
Two more bottles of wine (Emmalou Harris)
Tulsa Time (Eric Clapton)
.....plus many more
Dance The Hoedown Band Live!
We can also play American and Celtic tunes for Hoedown, Barn Dance, Square Dance, Bush Dance and Irish Ceili as well...

Biography

The Hoedown Band is one of the busiest Country/ Hoedown / Barn and Line Dance bands in the world. Based on the mid north coast of NSW, we regularly perform at Weddings, Birthday Parties, Corporate Events, Conferences, Product Launches, University Balls and Charity events as well as Festivals and Public Dances. As well as playing all over Australia and the UK, we have toured Spain's Costa Blanca and even performed at the Fairbridge Festival in Western Australia. Corporate clients have included Molly Maid, Birdseye, Vet's Now, Herbalife, Sega and various military bases.
We are one of the few ... bands around that can supply a full country hoedown / barn / bush dance experience. We play a range of classic country rock songs and instrumentals as well as playing hoedown / barn dance tunes. We have many years experience in providing music for a wide range of corporate and private functions and will help ensure that your client's special event runs smoothly and that everyone has a good time. You can read some comments from satisfied customers on our website as well as hear sound clips and see photographs of the band in action.
The song set covers a wide range of material from classics like Jambalaya and Folsom Prison Blues, through the country rock from bands like the Eagles to new country from the likes of the Dixie Chicks, Keith Urban and Lynyrd Skynyrd..
If dancing is more your cup of coffee, then we do a mix of traditional Hoedown / bush / barn dance as requested. We cover all the main bases of square and traditional American Dances such as the Virginia Reel and can add in line dances and mix in country songs suitable for free form dancing.
We find that our approach to calling, and the mix of dances is ideal for audiences who may be not be familiar with hoedown or line dancing, or indeed any kind of dancing at all. We have been successfully playing at American theme'd events, country music clubs and to American ex-pats for a number of years and have often had return bookings so I guess we must be doing something right.
Dawn Webb (vocals / dance caller)
Originally hailing from the UK, our vivacious lead vocalist can really bring out the 'heart & soul' of the music. As well as being a vocalist in several bands, Dawn has travelled extensively throughout the UK with musical theatre shows, performed in Old Time Music Hall, street theatre, pantomime, fringe theatre plays and has run her own theatre company both writing and directing shows.
Brian Heywood (electric guitar/vocals)
Brian cut his musical teeth playing with the top Sydney band Bluetongue. Since arriving in England he has played in a number of rock and folk/rock outfits such as The Cluster of Nuts Band as well as in more mainstream rock and blues bands. Brian has appeared at many music festivals around the Australia and the UK as well as releasing a number of recordings.

Reviews (7 Reviews)

The Hoedown Band - Barn Dance / Ceilidh Band - Newcastle, New South Wales Event Location: Dudley Community Hall, Newcastle, NSW Event Type: Birthday Party 17th September 2022

The Hoedown Band were quite simply awesome!! We had a triple 50th Birthday at the local hall. From the beginning of the booking process the communication and contact was excellent. They arrived at the agreed time to set up and sound check and discuss our hopes for the night. We had 146 people who all had the best night ever so they say, thanks in no small part to Dawn and the band. The musicianship was excellent and Dawn’s calls were clear and easy to follow and she was roving around and leading each group until we got it and went full steam ahead with the band ripping into it. I cannot recommend this band enough. They exceeded our expectations and once again made our party what it was. Thank you guys and girls!

Reviewed by: Dave

The Hoedown Band - Barn Dance / Ceilidh Band - Newcastle, New South Wales Event Location: C.eX, Coffs Harbour, NSW Event Type: Christmas Party 30th November 2019

We hired the hoedown band for our Xmas party and they were fantastic. They were very professional, neatly presented and they sounded great on the night. We were a small crowd but their lead singer Dawn was very interactive and educational with her dance moves. The band knew their instruments and songs very well and i would certainly recommend them to people that enjoy the country style of entertainment.

Reviewed by: Lindsay

The Hoedown Band - Barn Dance / Ceilidh Band - Newcastle, New South Wales Event Location: Noverton Farm Event Type: Public Barn Dance 15th September 2018

You were just brilliant brilliant brilliant!

Reviewed by: Michelle Evington

Experience

The band has been working for over 12 years in both the UK and Australia and has appeared at many festivals, private and corporate events.
We've even appeared on the UK's hit TV show - The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE)!

Previous Clients

The only way is Essex (series 25, episode 5)
Earl Spencer (Althorpe House)
Duke of Bedford (Woburn Abbey)
Snowdrop Trust / Blues on the Farm
Haven Holiday Camps Owners Club
Dunstable Live Country Music Festival
Beaver Lodge - Mountain Cabin & Dance Saloon
Cosworth Park Hotel (Ascot)
Lloyds Bank (Maximillion)
Waitrose Ltd - Forest Prep School
Grand Bursting Hotel (Folkstone)
PricewaterhouseCoopers Accountants
Nationwide Building Society
Nightinggale Cancer Support
Enfield Young Farmers
Old Gaffers' Festival (Isle of Wight)
Guilfest
Graze.com - Herbalife UK
John ... athon Seaward Organisation
Kettering Beer Festival
Gray-Dawes Travel & Expense Management
NHS Services Management
Sara's Hope Foundation
Europe Arab Bank plc
Carbon Trust - Birdseye - Vet's Now
Herbalife - Sega Games - Molly Maid
SJ Events - Epson Racecourse
Elephant & Nun Festival
Salisbury Live Festival
Cheltenham Gold Cup Festival
plus various military bases...

Suitable for

Awards Ceremony Birthday Party (Adult) Charity / Fundraising Event Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Corporate Event Dinner Party Festival / Outdoor Event Grand Opening Party HM Forces/Army/Navy/Military Event Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event New Year's Eve Party Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event School Event Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Wedding Reception

Acting Experience

The only way is Essex (series 25, episode 5)

Additional Information

Insured for Public Liability
Members of MEAA, MU & Equity
All equipment tested for electrical safety
Fully self-contained

Virtual Services Offer

On-line guitar lessons

The guitar is an amazing instrument that ranges from the basic three chord trick to the high level of melodic and harmonic application.

What I do as a teacher is find out what YOU want to do and help you achieve it.

Talk to me and I'll help you get the best from the instrument and what you want to achieve...

Merchandise

Goodbye Yesterday - Heywood & Moore with the Hoedown Band

The sound of Anglo-Australian country artists - Dawn Moore and Brian Heywood - combines the storytelling of traditional country and the power of edgy roots rock instrumentation - a sound that is a tight amalgam of raunchy guitar driven roots music and rich vocal harmonies that bridges the gap between country and rock. The duo's songwriting and performances also bring a fresh approach to the 'Country Scene' which appeals to a wider audience. The album features the members of their regular backing band (Hoedown Band) along with guest players from the UK and Australia.

$20 (+$5 P&P)