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"The Shooglers have played for us twice now and I can't wait to get them booked for next year! They have been a huge hit at both charity ceilidhs which we have organised, people attending telling us how great they thought they were. The band are so easy to work with, they are a friendly bunch and are very talented. Their music is fantastic, it's such a relief knowing that if anything else goes wrong on the night the music will be first class. They have banter with the guests and call dances brilliantly. They are definitely going to be the first people I get in touch with when I start organising next year's ceilidh. I'd recommend them to everyone, I've already passed on contact details to several people who loved their sound. Thanks again boys, can't wait to work with you again soon! :) Thanks again for an awesome ceilidh! "

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"I just wanted to say thank you for Friday night, Louise (and everyone) had a great time the band were great and Jill gauged it just right in terms of the breaks etc "

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"We just wanted to say a huge thank you for the ceilidh on Saturday night. You and Sarah were fantastic and thank you for getting everyone up and dancing. So many people have told us it was the most fun they’ve ever had at a wedding! Thank you also for letting us borrow your equipment to play music for the rest of the night."

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"Hi Fiddlestix, thank you so much for such a fun time at our party on Saturday. The band were amazing and Geoff the caller did an amazing job at keeping us under control! The dance floor was always packed and we’ve had so many compliments about you. This is the first time many of our friends have been to a Ceilidh and they all had a great time. Well done and thankyou for such a fabulous night! Keep up the good work. Your music and enthusiasm is wonderfully infectious! Many thanks again. Helen and Mike."

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"Dear Helen, David and I don't know how to thank you and your colleagues enough for your absolutely brilliant contribution to our wedding reception. Everyone was raving about how great you were, and I can't count how many times I said, in response to how I found you; "The best ever result of days of google searching" I think that I told you this before, but I listened to so many clips of bands, and it took me about 30 seconds of listening to you to know that you were the right people for the wedding of two musicians, whose guest list was chock full of musicians! I have an absolutely hilarious video of my 7 year old niece going crazy to your music, which I would be happy to send along if you would like. She is officially your biggest fan, and loudly declared that evening "That music makes this the BEST WEDDING EVER!!!" Please could you pass along our admiration and gratitude to the rest of the band? I hope that we will meet again someday, but until then, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. With much appreciation and best wishes, Carrie-Ann and David"

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"5/5 - We are overwhelmed at how amazing the Nomads were! They surpassed any expectation and made our wedding such a memorable day! Everyone who came agreed and we cannot wait to have them back at our next party!!!!! "

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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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"Mike and Jon pitched the performance perfectly for the Fleur de Lis Mike and Jon pitched the performance perfectly for the Fleur de Lis Retirement Home’s garden party in Romsey. The American Country songs created just the right atmosphere to establish the Wild West theme. Everyone loved it – they joined in all the songs! Several residents have sent me messages to say how much they enjoyed the event. We were delighted with the performance and thoroughly recommend the band. "

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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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"The band were wonderful at my party. Everyone loved the music and Kip was so patient explaining the steps. They were really flexible and tailored the whole evening to what we wanted. Lip was very reassuring prior to the party answering all my queries. I would highly recommend them and would love the same party every year!"

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"Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio – David and Catherine’s Wedding – September 2025 Thank you for making our wedding day so special! The music was brilliant and I am so grateful that The Archers theme and 500 Miles were worked into the set. Two days later, my legs still ache from dancing."

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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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"It is an absolute pleasure to recommend Country Chicks UK, who performed at our private members’ "Uptown Hoedown" on June 27, 2026. Working with Sarah and her talented group was a seamless, delightful experience from start to finish. Arriving promptly at 4:30 PM for setup and sound check, the band brought infectious energy to The Odney Club gardens. They played a captivating range of country hits that perfectly fit our theme, provided playlists between sets, and even taught our members line dancing. Member feedback was extraordinary, with many calling it the highlight of the summer season. Country Chicks UK are professional, talented, and completely reliable. I highly recommend them for any event and look forward to welcoming them back."

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"Ceilidh Inferno were brilliant - both fun and engaging all evening! They were easy to work with and we couldn't recommend them highly enough! "

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"They were absolutely cracking!! What a great way to spend a Friday night - and we feel too energised by the atmosphere and the music to go to bed!!! Thank you for a fabulous night!!"

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