Review Centre: Barn Dance Bands

"Wow! These guys were amazing! They were really clear and easy to communicate with in the build-up to our event (wedding) and we're always looking for ways to make the day brilliant. The band and the caller on the day surpassed even our best hopes and we knew before they had even performed we had made the right choice. They were relaxed, friendly, adaptable and professional. Most importantly, they were brilliant at getting people dancing! Could not recommend them enough - I'm tempted to throw another event just to use them once more!"

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"Thank you so much to you all, we had an amazing time. The ceilidh was great fun, we loved it and had lots of positive comments too. Hopefully we can come to one of your ceilidhs again soon!"

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"Blue Jewel Ceilidh made my parents' 40th anniversary a roaring success! They were punctual, extremely organised, and so very talented. Excellent callers had everyone dancing, laughing and having fun and the music was fabulous. They played well known dances and some new ones which were great. They were also brilliant as they played beautiful interim music whenever needed to give people a chance to catch their breath and have a drink but not miss any dances if they wished. They gave us extra dances at the end and a few people have already taken their details for further events. A superb find, fantastic value and thank you so much. We will definitely be contacting you again in the future!"

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"I went to one of the performances in Cookham this weekend and the vocals were amazing and was a great night. "

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"Energetic tunes and striking harmonica. Mat and the band have applied the best of their quality musicianship to this release and that quality is impeccably demonstrated."

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"F.O.B. Band was brilliant - played great music all night and tailored the dancing to suit the audience. We have no hesitation in recommending them to others."

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"“We were absolutely delighted with Beskydy’s commitment, talent, and performance. They learned a piece specifically for my daughter’s wedding march, and their repertoire perfectly matched our guest list for a Jewish wedding which was also attended by family from the Balkans”"

Reply by Beskydy: Get Ready to Dance!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a joy to be part of your daughter’s wedding and to prepare the special piece for her march. We’re thrilled that our music helped bring together your family and friends from different traditions—moments like that are what make performing so meaningful for us.

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"The Haystacks are AMAZING! We hired the band for a western themed work party and from the second the band came on the dance floor was full!! Great selection of songs, not only the classics but their take on current music too! Everyone who came agreed the band made the evening. Don't hesitate, they are great - thank you Rachel :)"

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"I have personally known this band for more years than sometimes I want to remember. (I think about 25!). They have performed many times in all three establishments associated with my long career as a licensee. In addition, I have watched & listened to their music in numerous Castle Rock Pub outlets, in my capacity as director of said company. The band exhibit the kind of professional approach to their audience, no matter how big or small the venue, that would be an example to many other performers I have witnessed over the years. Playing with real passion, skill and flare, they embrace their audience into their world of Celtic music like no other. During their distinguished career, they have built up a seemingly endless repertoire of songs and tunes from their Celtic roots, and therefore every set played to faithful followers tends to be unique! All the members of this great band, both past and present, have become personal friends of mine and long may it continue. I have no hesitation in recommending Kellys Heroes to any establishment or agency."

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"Dear Kellys Heroes, Thank you very much for playing the ceilidh at our wedding. We and our guests had an absolutely fantastic time. We have had so many positive comments from both first time ceilidhiers and more hardened veterans about the band and the calling. We hope you enjoyed the evening as much as us!"

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"I am so glad I booked Lucy for our wedding. They played so many of our requests, and had the dance floor filled all evening!"

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"Thank you on behalf of the Parish Council for providing such a wonderful display of musicianship and fantastic choice of dances for our Late Summer Shindig. I was slightly nervous as we hadn’t done anything like this before but from the moment I heard the first strains of the fiddle I knew it would be fine. Who would be able to resist getting up to dance? Thank you too for sage advice as to the format and for being very much a part of the proceedings – it helped to know we were in good hands. The feedback was very encouraging and even those who were resolutely shy about dancing succumbed in the end. All down to the magic of the music. Thank you again!"

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"Another great show at the Raglan Road bar. Good music, great craic, looking forward to the show at the VicFest. God bless, Slainte."

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"I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you all for such a warm & friendly evening and great music too."

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"Thanks very much. Although the weather affected the attendance on Saturday it didn’t dampen the spirits of those who came and who thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Thanks to you and the band for being a part of that. I will have no hesitation in recommending you in the future and we had a great time."

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