Review Centre: Celtic Groups & Ceilidh Bands

"Really good feedback from our family and friends" Hi Mick, Andrew & I are now back from our honeymoon and would like to thank you and the band for helping us celebrate the day (23rd September 2023* Saturday (7pm - 11pm) Ballinger War Memorial Hall, Ballinger Common, Great Missenden, Bucks, HP16 9LQ). We really enjoyed ourselves and had really good feedback from our family and friends as to their ceilidh experience and the way that you managed to get everyone up and dancing! My niece is getting married next year and is interested in booking you. Once again many thanks Sam McCaffrey 17th October 2023"

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"Great show, great talent! "

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"Thank you for another brilliant evening of music on Saturday…I’ve had lots of great feedback. Everyone seemed to really enjoy it. The music was yet again first class."

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"The Blaggers played at our wedding recently in Lichfield, they had travelled up from London especially. We were really impressed with their set and talent. I would highly recommend for an occasion. All our guests commented on how fantastic they sounded. So happy we booked them."

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"Blue Jewel were a delight to have at our wedding, that I would recommend to everyone. Kip was excellent at his organisation and the whole thing was hassle free. We wanted a ceilidh to get everyone dancing together and the sets by Blue Jewel were perfect, with a range of different dances, tunes beautifully played with moves called, and lots of enthusiasm. It was a delight and everyone loved it! Thank you so much! "

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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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" Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio performed at our Wedding reception. The music was fantastic and Alan the caller talked our guests through the dances with patience and wit. Our guests included some serious Scottish dancing enthusiasts together with a lot of enthusiastic amateurs, complete beginners and no hopers - all of whom had an absolute blast! We would highly recommend the band and a couple of our guests made enquiries about booking them for upcoming events, which speaks for itself. Thank you for providing us with fantastic memories filled with joy and laughter. "

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"Murphy's Lore Ceilidh you are amazing and I had the best party ever Thank you so much for making my retirement party so much fun Everyone who was there said it was fantastic..Thank you so much "

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"Great night celebrating my mums 70th with the fabulous Barnbuskers. They had us all up and dancing which was great fun !"

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"I’d just like to say a massive thank you to Dave, Mike and Gerry who form BM Ceilidh Band. This is the third event that we have booked them for and once again it was a massive success. They are always reliable and turn up on time. They set up the equipment with no fuss and are very adaptable to any type of event whether it be a Burns Night, a Ceilidh, a Wedding or a Birthday Party. Dave is incredibly patient at giving instructions to those who are novice dancers and even goes out onto the dance floor to help people with the dance steps. They cater for all abilities, young and old! Dave encourages people to get up to dance without being too intrusive and has a good sense of humour which makes people laugh and enjoy the night. Everyone who has been to our events where BM Ceilidh Band have played have thoroughly enjoyed themselves and have always been very positive about this band. I would certainly recommend the BM Ceilidh Band for any occasion and will be booking them again in the future."

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"Thanks again for an absolutely joyous Ceilidh. (28th September 2025 Sunday Mapesbury Dell, 10-12 Hoveden Road, London NW2 3XD) I wanted to share with you the lovely photos that Paul Gilbey took at the Mapesbury Dell. If you use them, can you please credit him as photographer. Lydia Parker Crossroads Music Festival 21st October 2025"

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"The band were wonderful-a very enjoyable evening!"

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"Thank you Fiddlestix so much for Saturday. Everybody loved the music and really made the most of it we thought. You got them all dancing! You all played so well and with so much verve, an absolute success. Our thanks to all in the band who made the evening so very special. We would certainly recommend you to anyone who is planning a Barn Dance! Ruth "

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"We've so enjoyed having Blackbeard's Tea Party along at our events that they're now our "go to" band every time we have a ceilidh. They bring energy, musical talent and a sense of fun every time they play. Our ceilidh events are always a success, and that's mainly down to this great group of musicians. If you want a lively "proper" ceilidh band, then look no further than Blackbeard's Tea Party."

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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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