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"Davie,Nicky and I are just back from a trip up north and have only now got 'connected' to the outside world again. Just a wee note to thank you and the rest the Shooglers for an amazing ceilidh at our wedding at Lunga. We loved it and everyone else did too, more than a few folk took your cards and are trying to think of an excuse to have their own ceilidh and book you guys for it! We'll keep an eye on the local ceilidh clubs and if you’re playing in this part of the world again and we'll get ourselves along to it. Thanks again. "

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"We had a brilliant evening with the Blue Jewel band. The whole evening ran very smoothly and a great time was had by all. I was really pleased with the bands rendition of 'You've got a friend' by James Taylor! We would heartily recommend the band for a stress-free evening. Thanks again to the band."

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"I hired the girls for my birthday party and they were INCREDIBLE! Really made my birthday special and all of the guests loved the entertainment! Would definitely hire again!!! "

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"Just wanted to thank you, the rest of the band and the caller very much for making my birthday so special last Friday. Everyone commented how good you all were and the patience needed to make some rather inebriated people understand the instructions to the dances! It was a great night of which you all played a significant part so please thank everyone on my behalf. Thanks again "

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"What a find! The Blue Jewel Celidh Band were just amazing. We are a charity and had organized a St Patrick's Day Barn Dance and are truely grateful to the band for stepping in at the last minute. The whole evening was joyous with a great party feel to it. Everyone danced from children and young people to grandparents. The caller and the musicians were enthusiastic and extremely competent. There was a great atmosphere and buzz everyone had a great time and were asking when was the next one! A big THANK YOU to the Blue Jewel Celidh band."

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"Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio – Judy and Jenny’s 80th Birthday Party – February 2026 We found Black Velvet friendly, professional and very talented musicians. Communication ahead of time was prompt and helpful, and on the day they arrived on time and set up discreetly. The music was enjoyed by everyone, a room full of smiles and laughter. Just what we wanted. Thank you for making our 80th birthday celebration so memorable. Would heartily recommend."

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"The Extonions are great! We had so much fun on our wedding day!"

Reply by Irish Band: The Extonions
Phone it was an honer and a pleasure to play for you both at your wedding, here to an appropriate anniversary party. Mac 😄🎸🎻🎨

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"A wonderful band. The caller was great and made everyone feel very comfortable. A wonderful evening for the whole family and friends ranging from 3 year olds to 80 year olds. Everyone could join in. Turned up on time and very polite nice lads. Would highly recommend."

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"The party-goers - whether seasoned ceilidh dancers or first-timers - loved the band.  And they were professional, but also flexible and uncomplaining to deal with.  Thank you Black Velvet Band!"

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"Dear Lilac, Thank you I have recovered, just two more parties to go, I have allowed for a couple of days between each I’m so pleased the band enjoyed the day as well. Your team did a lot to help make that great atmosphere. I have had a lot of thank you messages from guests; “good food, good company, great ceilidh”, “the ceilidh band were excellent”. Just two of the many complements. Isabel, my wife, and myself were delighted with your playing. For me you helped make the perfect party."

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"We hired Blackbeard's Tea Party for ceilidh at our wedding- the groom has been a fan of them for many years, so we were delighted that they offered ceilidh hires. They were the highlight of the day- everyone was so friendly and it was exactly what we wanted. They were very organised and the tunes worked very well for the ceilidh, even if people were beginners. The caller was great and got everybody involved- in fact two of our guests were so impressed they've booked him for their wedding! The band played several sets with the right amount of breaks in between and we enjoyed their performance of some of their tunes in between. Brilliant atmosphere and so much fun- would 100% recommend!"

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"Thank you so much for making our wedding so special- we absolutely loved the music and dancing, what a memorable night! All of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed it and what a great atmosphere it created. Just superb, what more can I say?"

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"The Shooglers have played for us twice now and I can't wait to get them booked for next year! They have been a huge hit at both charity ceilidhs which we have organised, people attending telling us how great they thought they were. The band are so easy to work with, they are a friendly bunch and are very talented. Their music is fantastic, it's such a relief knowing that if anything else goes wrong on the night that the music will be first class. They have banter with the guests, and call dances brilliantly. They are definitely going to be the first people I get in touch with when I start organising next year's ceilidh. I'd recommend them to everyone, I've already passed on contact details to several people who loved their sound. Thanks again boys, can't wait to work with you again soon! :) Thanks again for an awesome ceilidh! "

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"Awesome night. Thank you so much, you were amazing! 👏"

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"I certainly will be hiring you again Thank you Wraggle Taggle for a fantastic Ceilidh on January 26th in Oxford, to celebrate my 50th (26th January 2019* Saturday, Woodstock Road Baptist Church, 198 Woodstock Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7NQ). Everyone is raving over your music playing (especially me!). Big thanks as well to your fantastic caller Margaret (and hubby). We all had a blast! Several of the children want you for their next birthdays and I certainly will be hiring you again given the chance. Thank you for helping to make it a truly blessed evening Christine Nixon 1st February 2019"

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