Article Written By: DaveSimpson
Glasgow is generally considered to be one of the better cities in Scotland where to have a night out. Together with virtually every conceivable taste catered for, from rock concert events to comedy clubs, Glasgow does indeed have something to offer everybody. One type of event, that is really growing considerably in popularity is the Glasgow ceilidh. Recent times have seen a spectacular increase in their attractiveness, particularly among young folk who are now consumed by that which was once seen as a dowdy and old-fashioned night out, by the breakthrough of some fantastic bands, including the Red hot Chilli Pipers who blend modern day music with the conventional Scottish dance scene. A night put in at a ceilidh is just not like going to a club - for a start, everyone is supposed to get involved. There is no use lurking around the bar along with your pals / buddies - that wont save you from being manhandled onto the dancefloor. Its not a place for wallflowers to grow. Got a bad back, or perhaps a sore knee? Never mind, goers hold the perfect cure. They simply take hold of you and spin you all-around then when you moan and protest, they chuck you right back into the mix and begin all over again. Bad back? What bad back? They really should offer ceilidh nights on the NHS. They're undoubtedly a lot more fun that a trip to the medical center. Its also a wonderful, fun night out and a really social occasion. You don't get deafened by a wall of sound, and therefore its a great place to chat to folks, get to know them better and, almost undoubtedly end up dancing with them. Heres a tip for all the single guys out there - a Glasgow ceilidh is an amazing place to meet young women - in fact, its nearly impossible to avoid them, especially when you end up dancing with them. Glasgow enjoys a particularly lively scene with many well attended and incredibly well run evenings taking place all through the year. It is possible to find a free of charge ceilidh in progress to support a good cause, make sure to make a donation, or from time to time its solely for fun. One more thing that I really like is the awesome mix of people who your average ceilidh attracts. Its among the best ways I know to meet people from around the globe and from different backgrounds. One of the very popular and certainly one of the most popular Glasgow ceilidh nights is the regular weekly function in Glasgows oldest bar and restaurant in the city centre. It has its own resident band and regularly attracts guest announcers in addition to a wide selection of ages and ethnicities. The location is also massively impressive as it takes place inside the fully restored halls of the Grand Ballroom upstairs, which tends to make an unique night better yet. Dont lose out - the next time you are in Glasgow pop along and give it a try.
This Article Has Been Published on Thu, 9 Dec 2010 and Read 140 Times