Review Centre: Country Bands

"We booked "It Takes 2" back in January 2022 for Cleeve Prior village Queens Platinum Jubilee 50's evening. From beginning to end, Kelly and Graham were absolutely fantastic. I bombarded them with emails about set lists, how much power they would require etc etc and each and every time Kelly responded immediately with the answers. Being an organiser of the event and never using the band before, it was quite a responsibility in choosing our entertainment, I needn't have worried. They arrived early, were so professional and had everybody on the dancefloor from beginning to end. The 50's theme / set list, which I was worried wouldn't go down well, was absolutely fantastic. I have been congratulated on booking such a good band but it was all Kelly and Graham's doing, we look forward seeing them at future events and many people in the village are planning on using them, I honestly cannot thank them enough....!"

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"We are so grateful to Black Velvet Ceilidh Band for their last minute flexibility in playing for our wedding! We moved the wedding forward by a month to beat the lockdown and the band not only made themselves available on the new date, but also changed the style of music with just 3 days notice! Firstly their contactability and organisation was brilliant, making the booking and discussions with them hassle-free. Ceilidh would no longer have been appropriate, so the guys played a mix of Irish songs and jigs and reels. The music they provided was fantastic, creating the most beautiful atmosphere for the milling around and photo time between ceremony and reception. They were inconspicuous but added so much. Would definitely recommend them (and their versatility!) for any event.’"

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"Lucy was fantastic. Everyone at our party loved her. Would definitely use again and recommend."

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"What a band, what a night… we didn’t want them to stop playing or the night to end! Kelly and Graham couldn’t have read the room better, so much fun, so much dancing! From the minute I booked them the communication and planning was easy, best duo and not short of comments since you say what a great band! Will have them back every time!!! Thanks so much guys "

Reply by 'It Takes 2' Acoustic/Electric duo
Thank you so much. We had the best time celebrating your birthday with you. Xx

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"We were delighted with the Black Velvet Bank Ceilidh Trio. The music was excellent and the guidance on how to do the dancing was just right as we had a mixture of people, some with a little experience, others with no experience."

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"Jayne has, by some distance, one of the country's best pop and folk voices. Her soaring pitch-perfect vocals bring great songs to life and send a shiver down the spine."

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"Lucy performed everything from our ceremony music to the evening and it was absolutely incredible and loved by all! Any request was never too much to do and her personal music we loved! Everyone at the wedding said we nailed our music choice! If I could do it all again, Lucy and her band would be booked again and again.. "

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"Excellent! 10/10. Would recommend for any event or function!"

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"Jack is awesome!!! We hired Jack to play at our friend hen's do, he played the songs we requested and learnt some new ones for us. The vibe that Jack was able to create was perfect! He was like an old friend playing the guitar and singing for us. We had the best time singing and dancing, it was pretty special, and all our friends loved it! If you need a great musician with a great personality, Jack is the guy for you!! To Jack: Thanks again for everything!!"

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"A strong voice she has, gutsy but soft when it needed to be, she is a dapper hand at playing that impressive looking guitar too."

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"Excellent! 10/10. Would recommend for any event or function!"

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"Rob performed at our son's Christening garden party and was absolutely fantastic. Given the change in weather, we decided very last minute to have a singer/guitarist perform and approached Rob the day before the event! He did a brilliant job and completely changed the atmosphere of the party. The 'Acoustic Jukebox' idea is great as guests were able to choose their own songs. Rob is very talented and we wouldn't hesitate to have him perform again for us in the future. It wouldn't have been the same without him - thanks Rob!"

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"What a night! The band brought so much energy and enthusiasm to our wedding. The dance floor was never empty, and they seamlessly navigated through different genres. Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had"

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"A thoroughly excellent band! Extremely easy to deal with, happy to be flexible to our requirements and to respond to the atmosphere in the room. The boys really helped to make an electric atmosphere after what had been a pretty full on day for our participants in the Bowmore Ben Nevis Challenge."

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"THANK YOU to Lucy and the boys for making our wedding the most incredible day EVER. They kept my guests entertained for the cocktail hour and the whole evening, played our first dance BEAUTIFULLY and kept the night going. If anyone is considering them for their wedding DO IT you won't be disappointed!"

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