Review Centre: Celtic Groups & Ceilidh Bands

"I just wanted to thank all of you so much for playing beautifully at our wedding. Everyone had a fantastic night and commented on the quality of your music."

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"We booked Funk With Us for our 30th wedding anniversary and the band completely exceeded our expectations. We were hoping to find a band that would play our favourite hits from when we first met and the band made an effort to include those songs in their set. Our guests especially loved how engaging both singers were, with the odd friend taking the mic and the lead! We are very happy for booking Funk With Us and will definitely recommend them to our friends."

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"My legs are still aching because I danced so much! The band arrived on time and were very friendly and helpful and the music was delightful. It was a mixed crowd, many of whom had never met each other before but with one thing in common – they had never done ceilidh dancing before! The caller was absolutely brilliant – it didn’t matter that most people had no idea how to dance the reels! Everyone joined in and thoroughly enjoyed themselves."

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"THE GUYS WERE FANTASTIC! THANK YOU"

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"Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio – David and Catherine’s Wedding – September 2025 Thank you for making our wedding day so special! The music was brilliant and I am so grateful that The Archers theme and 500 Miles were worked into the set. Two days later, my legs still ache from dancing."

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"Blue Jewel made our wedding party. They were so relaxed and patient. Everyone loved them and we have already had people asking us to do another part with them again! Thank you!"

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"Rebecca was brilliant! Her playing and friendly smile made the ceremony really memorable."

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"Very impressed with you guys at the Ferry gala today. A great set, a tight sound and some of those guitar solos.....wow!!! "

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"Following many hours of researching for a ceilidh band for our wedding (August 2021), we decided on Blue Jewel. After an evening of brilliant music, lively calling and enthusiastic dancing, we now simply cannot recommend them enough. They are an incredibly friendly group who worked in partnership with us on the day to help create an evening that we will never forget. With a series of different dances (led by clear and directive calling), all creating a sea of smiles and energy, they are an incredibly talented group. And even despite a slight delay in the timings (from our side), they were both patient and understanding. "

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"That was great - I loved it, I didn't even know how to pronounce ceilidh (see-lid band?) but was dancing like a natural by the end."

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"Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio / Claire’s 60th Birthday / May 2025 Black Velvet Trio were absolutely perfect for the barn dance we hosted. The trio were cool, calm and professional in their ability to literally herd cats! They were able to bring a huge smile to every face which was always my wish. The musicians were brilliant at just playing wonderful barn dance music whilst we laughed and bumped and crashed about with our two and sometimes three left feet. Our last (came too quick) dance was the Swiss Roll. We all loved it and would be so happy to have Black Velvet Trio back to do it all again."

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"I just wanted to say thank you so very much for the brilliant ceilidh at our wedding! The music was fantastic but also the calling was top notch and I was amazed at how you managed to wrangle some very confused guests into sort of dancers by the end! Haha! Everyone had a brilliant time and we are so grateful."

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"You guys were awesome! Everyone is talking about you. Best band ever at a wedding, was one quote! Thank you so much for making our day even better! Amazing! "

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"Many thanks to you and all of DGB band for the energy and skill you brought to Saturday`s ceilidh. The band made the music seem effortless and you got people dancing without realising they'd been organised into it. Many thanks!"

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"Very many thanks for your excellent playing on Saturday night. Everyone appreciated it and it made sure we all enjoying the evening. Thank you too for the CDs. I will have my first taste of listening this evening on a long drive I need to do – it will be good to be transported into that marvellous music. Please pass on our thanks to the other band members – but it was your fiddling that made all the difference. "

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