Review Centre: Gypsy Swing Bands

"Amazing. Her voice was stunning and bought such a special touch to our day! Highly recommend!"

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"Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio – Amanda’s 60th Birthday Ceilidh – December 2025 Black Velvet Ceilidh Trio played at a ceilidh to celebrate my 60th birthday. It was actually the fourth time they have played at events for my family over the last ten years, and I’m hoping to have them again in future. It was a wonderful afternoon. The band’s music was cheery and infectious and soon got people dancing enthusiastically, including guests aged from five to 85 and those who had previously warned me that they wouldn’t be able to dance because of knee problems! Phil is a fantastic dance caller who makes ceilidh dancing easy and a pleasure even for those who have never done it before. We all really appreciated his clear instructions about each dance. This, together with Black Velvet’s expert musicianship made the ceilidh very enjoyable and huge fun. I can’t wait to do it again! Thanks so much."

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"Most of all, we wanted to let you know that we loved the band and their music...they were just as good as I'd hoped they would be and they were very easy and pleasant company. Those that did hear and experience the music did love it and thought it added a lovely vibe to the party. Thankyou to Last Minute Music also for your excellent customer service and very smart booking procedure through the website. You've been so easy to communicate with, both through the messages via email and the website but also by phone and it's actually been a really stress-free part of organising a party that meant a lot to us. You've been so helpful and friendly, it felt like a breath of fresh air doing business with you. We'd highly recommend you to any friends or family we know who need some music for an event. Would you please let the band know we would also do the same for them. They were great! We wish you continued success with the business which enables live music to survive and thrive ..something we all need in our lives. "

Reply by Cordes en Bleues
Many thanks and congrats Vicky & Richard !

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"Please pass on my massive thanks to the band for being wonderful! It was great! Black Velvet Band played at our wedding and they were great. Lovely people who got everyone on to the dance floor and kept them there – highly recommended."

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"We would both like to say a huge thank you to all of your band for playing so fantastically at our wedding. We absolutely loved it. Everyone was dancing and enjoying themselves and we could have listened to you all night! We've had comments from lots of guests who thought you were great and really different!"

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"We booked Swing Gitan to come and play at this year’s Citroën Car Club National Rally. They’re all great players, very friendly guys and their music was perfect for our event. Needless to say, a good time was had by all – great value for money and highly recommended!"

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"Sheer heaven - stirring, passionate and highly entertaining."

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"Well what can I say? Johnny and Jase are a great duo! They performed a super mix of Irish songs and tunes and had people up dancing all night. Would highly recommend."

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"Thank you so much for the music on Friday night, we were very pleased with the way the jazz enhanced the evening. You certainly gave us value for money."

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"Well what can I say. It was perfect. The three guys were the perfect start to a 40th birthday party celebration (that ended at 4am!? They were friendly and professional plus excellent musicians pitching the right music at the right time ending the sets with the party on their feet dancing. Would like to thank them for making the day a special one that everyone enjoyed fully. Kindest Regards"

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"I just wanted to say thank you to you and the rest of the band for your performances on Saturday night. You were fantastic! It was also really lovely working with you. Thank you for taking the time for the calls and emails before the event."

Reply by Hot Rock Brass Band
Thank you, we're glad to hear we went down so well. Best wishes, Graham

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"Fabulous band. Mike and the guys were very easy to work with, straightforward and pleasant. I’d have them back in a heartbeat. They really made the evening go with a swing and as a musician myself, I can attest that they are really first rate musicians. "

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"We hired three members of this band (violinist, guitarist and double bass) and they were great ! Great price and great professionals. Definitely will book them again if a band is needed. "

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"We host a diverse calendar of events in our cellars but when Alfonsina Strings play, there is always an extra special atmosphere. The band are a pleasure to work with and provide the perfect music to entertain a variety of guests. Whether they are the centre of attention for our music and wine evenings or adding to the ambience of our wine festivals, they elevate the event to another level."

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"'Swing Gitan UK joined the Nottingham Jazz Orchestra on the bill of the Christmas Jazz Fest last weekend. Having seen Swing Gitan a number of times, I have always been massively impressed with the musical and technical ability of all members of the band. Their music would sound at home on the streets or riverbank walkways of Paris, but we were lucky enough for them to join us for a unique lineup of bands. Within just a few bars of their first number, (insert what you played first here, I can't remember, sorry lol), it is clear to all that Elliott Lewis and Wayne Jefferies, who take the positions as guitarists within the band, are masters of their instruments and faithfully re-create the music of Django Reinhardt, but adding their own style to numbers such as Minor Swing, Blue Bossa, and Undecided. Joined by bassist Rob Coates and James Tolhurst completing the lineup, their enthusiasm is infectious and the music always driving. If you ever get the chance to catch these guys doing a set, you will not be disappointed!' "

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