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"Really loved the music, it was perfect for setting the tone for our garden style wedding. The band were super easy going and were patient when our timings slightly overran, which we were super appreciative of. The band took the initiative to set up outside for their first set which we loved! All of our guests loved the music and told us how great it was to either dance along to or simply enjoy while drinking and chatting. Will definitely be recommending to others. Thank you Roundabout and Swing band!!!! "

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"Swing Gitan are excellent musicians!!!! They gauged the audience and atmosphere of our event to perfection playing a seamless selection of music that matched the mood and broad age range of the audience. They were a fabulous addition to our event and we would certainly book them again! "

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"Would 100% recommend these guys! Dani is a wonderful singer and the band are really talented musicians; they had a brilliantly stylish, really tight set. Five stars! "

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"We are so grateful to Black Velvet Ceilidh Trio for making our fundraising ceilidh a great success with delightful music and dancing. The level of challenge of the dances was pitched just right to tempt our guests (who were aged from 4 to 84) to have a go – and they all came away with big smiles on their faces! Phil – the band’s friendly caller – gave just the right amount of instruction and then a quick recap before each dance and was happy to adapt dances to suit some of the children. Arrangements and payment were all handled professionally and efficiently. Thank you so much for helping us raise over £300 for our cause!"

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"Mike and the band were excellent and performed brilliantly for my 50th birthday celebration. Guests commented straight away on how good they were and we loved that they were able to tune in to the vibe of the evening and adjust to the various levels of enthusiasm and dancing competence that was on the dance floor. I thoroughly recommend them if you are thinking of having a hoe down and know that both myself and my guests will be remembering a great evening for a long time to come."

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"We’ve had really positive feedback from the event and it was a lovely family day. There were approximately 800 residents that came along and enjoyed the entertainment . The band were great and kept in contact with me throughout the day to see if what they were offering was suitable for the event. I was out and about taking photographs of the event and saw several residents having a dance to the brass band or clapping away to the tune. Overall we were really pleased with the entertainment provided and the band were all lovely."

Reply by Hot Rock Brass Band
I'm so glad we helped make it a fun day for all. Thank you for inviting us to be part of it. Graham

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"Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio for our daughter’s wedding on 3 August at the Cotswold Country Park! It was brilliant. "

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"The band were a great edition to our wedding party event. They arrived on time and had no issues setting up independently with minimal direction from us as hosts. They gave good directions in terms of getting us started with a first dance, and set the tone for the two sets they played perfectly – giving great instructions to the mostly complete novice crowd present, with a good dose of humour alongside. Everyone there from small children through to retirees was able to participate. I wouldn’t hesitate to book them again for a future event, or to recommend them to others."

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"I wanted to email you to let you know how fantastic the band were. The first dance was a magical moment and they were so upbeat, tight and fantastic. They judged the tone perfectly and made the whole evening. What a lovely group - we can't thank you enough. If I have any negative feedback for you, it is that the sample music/info that is available about this band does not do them justice, as we did not dream that they would be as brilliant as they were, which of course is the best sort of surprise you could hope for at your wedding."

Reply by Hot Rock Brass Band
That's great to hear. I'm so glad. Thank you. We'll try to improve our promo material! Graham

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"Vintage Rollers are a must - see. Happy swing and insane musicianship."

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"Black Velvet Band Irish Duo was absolutely Brilliant, we wanted an authentic Irish Night and this is what we got! Thoroughly recommended got everyone singing and dancing, will definitely be booking again!"

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"Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio – Emma’s Daughter’s Wedding – April 2025 What a brilliant evening! The band were exactly what we wanted for my daughter’s wedding and really helped the reception go with a swing. Good music and the caller was great fun and guided us through the dances. Really good communication leading up to the wedding, too. Thank you for a fabulous evening."

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"Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend, Round About Swing did an incredible job both in our service (solo violin) and bringing a really lively party atmosphere to our winter drinks reception! They were also incredibly nice and easy to deal with. We feel so lucky to have had them there on our special day and our guests loved them too! "

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"A huge *thank you* to you, John and Vic - the wonderful Trio of Swing Gitan UK - for playing to our family and friends at the weekend. It was a wonderful day! Everyone wholeheartedly appreciated the amazing atmosphere you created with your superb skill and talent. You come with high recommendation from myself, and many, many compliments about the music from our happy guests. Thank you!"

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"First time I'd been to a Jazz concert. It was what I expected and more. An outside charity event at Gallery House near Marykirk in Aberdeenshire. It was a cold evening for June but the band kept us warm ? Hoping this event happens every year and they come back??"

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