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"Oh what a night it was! Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio was the perfect choice for a celebration. They chose dances that matched the skill and enthusiasm of my guests. Setting the right pace is good when lots of guests belong to a running club! Guests from Hong Kong, Greece, Vietnam China and USA had no idea what they were coming to … The band arrived on time, setting up easily and Phil’s friendly manner of instruction was just right. My 6 year old niece (who is VERY shy) shocked her mother by joining the dancing! Lovely comments from guests: “I haven’t danced like that in years” and ” The most fun and dis-organised chaos I’ve had in ages!”"

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"Thank you so much for making our wedding so special- we absolutely loved the music and dancing, what a memorable night! All of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed it and what a great atmosphere it created. Just superb, what more can I say?"

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"We chose Ceili Max after extensive research looking for Ceilidh bands for my husband's 50th birthday party. They provided a great atmosphere to get everyone on the dance floor, ranging in age from two years old to the young at heart Communication prior to the event with Tad was very responsive and clear. I had no worries about being let down at the last minute or any surprises. The band showed up on time, provided amazing music and went through the dance moves clearly. I wouldn't hesitate in booking Ceili Max again for another event."

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"Absolutely brilliant, there were lots of beginners at the event and all the dances were explained fantastically, the music was upbeat and fun, the event was a massive success and the band was hugely popular with the attendees "

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"Really lovely people and great band. Client was very happy!"

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"St Patrick's night at the Old Fire House Exeter was electric last night. The Extonions were well on form and had the place buzzing. Mac on his green electric fiddle raced away with jigs getting faster and faster, I'm surprised his fiddle didn't catch fire. Mike sang in his sexy Hank Marvin deep gravel voice with a lovely Irish twang. That got the ladies swooning. John swapped with ease from 6 to 12 string guitar and kept up a driving beat together with fingers flying over the strings to create a magical sound. James maintained the foundation of the band with solid bass. The place was so packed it was like how many people can you get in a telephone box, they just kept pouring in. There must have been hundreds at the gig. Feedback said it was the best St Patrick's venue in Exeter that night and greatly down to The Extonions. I highly recommend you don't miss their next gig."

Reply by Irish Band: The Extonions
So sorry for this late reply but we have been busy. We loved playing there although mature talented experienced musicians the younger audience went wild and like you said thought it was the best St Patrick's Night Exeter in Exeter. Mac 🙂 🎨 🎻

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"Wow, what a fantastic evening. Steve and his band were brilliant. A fun a lively evening was had by all. Everyone joined in and in all the photos EVERYONE is laughing. We raised money for the Shaw Trust which is great. Would 100% recommend the band. Thank you. "

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"Kate was absolutely first class. We had so so many compliments. Thank you."

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"Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio provided a brilliant ceilidh for our wedding celebrations at Goldney Hall, Bristol on 12 August 2017. What a fantastic evening! The band entertained our hardy Scottish guests with well-known Scottish dances but it was most enjoyable to see English friends and family ceilidh dancing for the first time and loving it! The dances were called very clearly and were quite ambitious so there was much hilarity. It was infectious fun and everyone got involved. (The dance floor was almost too small!) Mike and the band were extremely accommodating, professional and enthusiastic. The band has a huge repertoire and organised the evening flawlessly, from our first dance (Gay Gordons) to the throwing of the bouquet and the final Circassian Circle. Highly recommended. Thanks again for a fantastic evening of fun!"

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"The band were great. Really nice people who played well and had the personality and communication skills to get the reluctant up to dance."

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"Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio / 16/07/2021 / Cecilia and Johny’s Wedding Mike and the Black Velvet Band played at our wedding and put together a fantastic set. They had very thoughtfully come up with some more Covid secure dances to cater for people wishing to stay in their respective bubbles but managed to maintain the energy and enthusiasm throughout. The music was brilliant and the calling was the best that I’ve seen at a ceilidh (a difficult skill to perfect!). We did 6 or 7 dances and the band very considerately asked how we (my wife and I) would like to lead the dances to ensure plenty of people engaged but we had no concerns as everyone joined in. All of our guests were delighted and we can’t thank the band for stepping in at relatively short notice, we had a brilliant time."

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"The band were absolutely fantastic and were great for a party at the pub! They drove all the way from London to North Yorkshire to play for our wedding welcome party. They played so well and got all our guests dancing all night! The choice of songs were great and all band members were really nice and professional! A big thank you to all 3 of them!"

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".Godalming gig..... Dear Fiddlestix This is to thank you and the band for the great playing on Saturday evening. Please pass on our thanks to all the players. Our friends and family all really enjoyed the dancing. Please pass on our thanks to all the players and to the caller who helped keep us all on our toes. I was sorry not to have had more time to talk to you myself but I hope you felt you had been well treated with food and drinks throughout the evening. Many thanks for helping to make our celebration so successful. With best wishes Sheila"

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"Will was absolutely fantastic at our wedding day, he even made sure to come to our wedding rehearsal the evening before to be sure he knew exactly what we wanted him to play and when. Highly recommend! "

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"I just wanted to say thank you so, so much from Lottie and I for performing at our wedding. You two were sensational and gave the drinks reception such a special feeling. It was a last minute decision from us to have music during that time and we couldn’t be happier that we booked you. We had so many compliments about it and it really made the time fly by. Thanks again."

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