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"Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio – Angela’a Son’s Wedding – August 2025 Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio were brilliant at our son’s wedding. They arrived promptly, set up without any fuss, played two brilliant sets , were very generous with their time and got everyone dancing. Mike called the dances clearly and gave people chance to have a quick practice. Mike encouraged everyone and the dance floor never emptied. The band really helped make the wedding very special."

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"Just a quick note to thank you for playing at the wedding of my daughter Emma and Nathaniel's wedding on the 29th December at the Old Swan Hotel. Iam sorry that I was unable to catch you on the evening and express my thanks as the ceilidh capped a wonderful day. For many of the guests this was their first experience of a ceilidh as we had guests from Australia, Japan, Switzerland and Canada. They/we loved it and you made the dance routines very clear with your instructions. Those that could no dance really the live music. Please pass on my gratitude to the other musicians. Kind regards, David Strode."

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"The band was booked to play at our fund raiser event at Farringdon Village Hall, East Devon. We had organised a village Barn Dance / Social in order for parishioners to gather from around the extensive parish, and to raise funds for the village hall. Wow! How great were these guys!!!??? Simply brilliant. Three very laid back, no fuss, no nonsense musicians who worked wonders in getting everyone dancing to some great tunes. Even die-hard 'non-dancers' were dancing. A friend and neighbour found this band and recommended that we use them. What a great choice. We would certainly recommend Blue Jewel to anyone considering hiring a professional local Ceilidh band. Thank you very much Blue Jewel; you certainly helped make the night a great success."

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"Dear Fiddlestix, We just wanted to say thank you for your wonderful entertainment with the music and calling on Saturday evening. We all had a brilliant time watching you play and dancing. Here is a photo my friend took of you playing and her young son enjoying the music too. With our heartfelt thanks for making our evening extra special. Best wishes to you all, Sarah and Chris, Amelia and Tim "

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"We always love having you and Martin here every year to celebrate Burns Night with us and we hope that you will be here to entertain us for many years to come."

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"Thank you for a fantastic evening last night. Our Burns celebration was an absolute sensation, in no small part down to Craigi. Stuart, Many thanks for advising me while I was working out how to run a Burns supper and what we needed in terms of the band and space for dancing! Sarah-Jane,Thank you for facilitating the introduction"

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"I can't recommend The Northern Reel Collective highly enough! They entertained all the guests at our Christmas wedding with flair, enthusiasm and energy. I had so much fun spinning the evening away and was extremely impressed with the music choice, delivery and relaxed approach. Many happy guests and an on the spot first dance with the bridal party later - I wish I could do it all again!"

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"On behalf of everyone who attended last night's Ceilidh, I want to say thanks to you for the great entertainment and lessons in moves. We all had a very good time and for me helped overcome the loss in the World Cup, when I got home !"

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"We booked Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio for a Birthday Party with a mixed age group of family and friends. They were great with a special mention to Jennie (the caller) who really worked hard getting us to do the different dances. Everyone really enjoyed the dances and had a lot of fun! I mustn’t forget Jon and Mike who provided the music. I can’t say enough good things about them – just to say that if you book them you will have a great time!"

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"Great band, smashed it on there night of our wedding, the whole place was bouncing!!"

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"Loved the interaction with the guests; played so many of the songs from the list we created with them; advised us on songs to include to keep people dancing... just really enjoyed having them as our wedding band. They helped make our evening so memorable."

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"Black Velvet Band Irish Trio - June's Mum's Wake - June 2026 Black Velvet Band Irish Trio played at my mothers Wake. The band were friendly and respectful and the music was so uplifting! The guys read the room perfectly and helped us celebrate her life."

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"The band entertained the whole party throughout the evening and had loads of people on the dance floor which their great selection of music"

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"Hi Fiddlestix, Thanks for giving me a great evening for my 60th, lots of my friends who attended praised all the members of the band and asked me how I had found you in the first place. One of my friends would like to contact you with regards to the band. Would it be ok for me to forward your email contact details to him. Many thanks and once again I had a superb and fun evening. Regards, Juliet."

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"A fantastic, high-energy set from The Shooglers last night at The Clutha Vaults benefit. Punk Ceilidh on acid! Genius. Sheer genius. Many thanks, guys! "

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