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"It was a fabulous night, a joy to experience and your music was the icing on the cake. Everybody without exception loved the band and most of them danced their soxx off! The music was superb, the mix of repertoire perfect and the musicians jelled so well together, with great tempos, dynamics and arrangements and the backing vocals were superb. We all figure that the music on Sunday night was just about as good as it gets. Many of our guests said that this was the best band they have ever seen and I agree, you are World class! (and, over 50+ years, I've seen them all)."

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"We had these guys do a ceilidh for a joint 40th birthday party and they were absolutely brilliant. Beautiful music, a brilliant caller in Jake who struck exactly the right tone for the bash. Clear instructions, slowly bringing the music in, a lot of fun and the right mix of old and new ceilidhs. Would highly recommend"

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"The Blaggers' music was irresistibly danceable. Their energetic and extremely skilled performance created a highly festive air. Their interpretations of folk music were as original as it was entertaining. I would not hesitate in recommending this hugely professional band. "

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"We had two wonderful ladies playing Irish music and songs at a home 21st birthday party. We had the BEST time thank you, and you guys really made the party. We’ve had such fab compliments from all the youngsters who really enjoyed your tunes - a mixture of trad folk songs and modern - and absolutely loved the couple of Ceilidh dances (even after a few drinks!) which you led so well for us, super fun. Thanks to you both for making it all so special. You really are spot on with your tunes and very talented musicians and singers. I will never understand how you can play three instruments at one time and make it all sound and feel so good. AMAZING and I would recommend for any event, young or old."

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"Thank you Blue Jewell for helping us to deliver such a great annual event. You’ve been fabulous to work with over the last 5 years and we look forward to the years to come. Our beneficiaries had an amazing time again this year whooping and dancing. We love your music and appreciate how you collaborate with the dance team. Thanks again – see you next year. "

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"We had such good feedback about your performance! Everyone that came had a great time and that's definitely down to the superb music and also the very well-explained and inclusive calling. I honestly would not have believed that the majority of people dancing were new to ceilidh dancing from watching them, they all took to it really fast. We'd love it if you'd like to play again as the band was definitely the key to the success of the night."

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"Just wanted to say a massive THANK YOU for re-organising the band so promptly last week. Sky Ceilidh Band were absolutely fantastic and delivered a great set, excellent calling and wonderful music. Everybody had a lovely time. "

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"Thanks guys! Yesterday was truly great! Thank you for making our evening absolutely smashing! Much love! "

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"Crimson Sky played at our wedding and I have to say they were absolutely fantastic, the atmosphere they created really made the evening with three perfectly balanced sets. They were grateful, sincere, efficient and brought a lot of energy too so we were very very happy with the service they provided and I’d recommend them for any event. "

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"The band were faultless, they set up quickly and quietly with no fuss. Played two sets with disco in between and afterwards. The songs were all current and excellently performed, filling the dance floor from the first dance to the last. I'd thoroughly recommend them; Brilliant."

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"Georgia was a delight. she was professional throughout, her voice was enchanting and everyone really enjoyed listening to her. She also learnt a few new songs for us as well as one that I had written. I couldn't fault her at all thanks very very much."

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"I just wanted to thank you all so very much for playing so incredibly beautifully for us on Saturday night.  I have been inundated with messages about the extraordinary quality of your music, and the virtuosity of your musicianship - they were so surprised to find that in the middle of a Devon field! I am sorry that I got the set up with the yurt and the fire a little wrong, and thank you for being game enough to emerge from the tent and lead the dancing around the fire.  Amazing and unforgettable.   So many people have asked me what language you sang in; I had the impression that perhaps it was more than one? I would love to know, so that I can pass it on.   Once again thank you to all four of you, and to your contribution to a completely extraordinary evening.  I am so glad you had a comfortable night at Jenny's and hope your journey home was not too troublesome - I know the traffic can be a bit challenging on the M5 but it sounds like you set off early enough to miss the worst of it.  Everyone was only sorry that there was no opportunity to chat with you all, as well as have the lovely experience of listening to your music.   Many thanks again and best wishes. Fanny"

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"I was lucky and very happy to have you playing at my 60th birthday garden party in Potters Bar in May. Now one of my guests is asking me for your contact details in order to request you to play at a soire!"

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"We had a wedding party which included visitors from Australia, several European countries, the south of England as well as Scots. It's No Reel Ceilidh Band made sure that everyone had the chance to learn the dances and the great atmosphere they generated made sure we all had a fantastic time. Their take on the progressive barn Dance was very entertaining. Tom could not have been more helpful with the arrangements beforehand, as well as on the night itself, and everyone was very complimentary about the music."

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"I hired this band last year for my wedding and they blew everyone away. All the music was everything we asked for and they sounded amazing all night. All songs are 'dancey' with no boring fillers. They even performed our first dance request, I recommend you book this band now."

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