Review Centre: Celtic Groups & Ceilidh Bands

"The Northern Ceilidh band performed at our wedding reception and were fabulous! Jon and the others are extremely talented musicians, and Joyce an experienced and engaging caller. The dance floor for the ceilidh was full from start to finish, and our guests had so much fun. Prior to the wedding, Jon and Joyce went to the trouble of videoing a sequence for us so that we could practice a ‘first dance’ with friends. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Wonderful people, wonderful musicians and a wonderful night of dancing. If you’re looking for a fantastic Ceilidh band, look no further! "

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"I just wanted to say THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for your beautiful playing on Saturday!! Your music just made our ceremony feel like a total dream, and filled our celebrations with beautiful, magical sounds.You clearly love what you do - it comes through in your playing and in the huge smile you constantly have on your face!! :) Again thank you so so very much. The special moment you started playing Clair de Lune, mine and my Dad's favourite piece, will stay with me forever. You are one talented lady."

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"Just a note to thank you and the band so much for your contribution to the success of Saturday night’s Barn Dance. The music was fantastic, and I felt the calling gave us just the right amount of detail without holding back those who were itching to get on with the dancing. Loads of people said to me just how much they’d enjoyed the music. I do hope they passed their appreciation on to you too. And I hope that you were pleased by the enthusiasm with which people threw themselves into dancing. So, many thanks once again. "

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"Thank you both for a delightful afternoon. Brockham Overseas Aid Committee is most grateful to you. You are both so talented and such good company. We loved your music, it was beautiful. There were so many nice comments yesterday afternoon and folk are still talking about it today."

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"Thank you so much to you and the band for playing for our wedding! We had a great time, and it was very good of you to be so genial about the delay in starting, and last minute suggestion for the first dance! Best wishes"

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"Had a great time and the band was just incredible, well done guys!"

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"Luisa is a wonderful harpist, thank you so much!"

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"Harpist Encanta played for my Dad’s 90th birthday which brought something extra special to the day. The music was fabulous, organisation excellent, well prepared and set up to surprise the birthday boy ! Thank you"

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"Booked Josh and fiddle player for my husbands 50th as he loves Irish music. The lads were great, played lots of Irish songs and also lots of other famous songs to get everyone going. Would defintely recommend!"

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"Thanks so much for last Saturday - the band were fantastic and the caller was so lovely in the way she gently got so many people involved - particularly loved the way she drew the Children in ! You managed to get several people dancing who had never danced at a barn dance before and one person said ' I never dance at weddings , but this seemed so friendly and fun I thought I'd have a go - particularly when I saw their name was two left feet cos that's me!' You created just the atmosphere we were hoping for and we also had several comments about how good the musicians were - and that came from people who are accomplished musicians themselves. So many thanks to all the band! "

Reply by Two Left Feet
It was our pleasure. Best wishes to bride and groom. Richard

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" This is the third year we have had the pleasure of Black Velvet Band providing our entertainment for Burns Night. Once again it was an absolutely fantastic night had by all, with everyone thoroughly enjoying the dancing. Great explanations throughout and lots of fun. Will definitely be booking again for next year. Chief Petty Officer Kenny Mair"

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"I book Paddy for a number of pubs in Glasgow and he always gives a great performance. He has fantastic vocals, exceptional guitar skills and always works with the crowd picking the songs they want. He is happy to play requests if he can and has been known to give great renditions of songs he has never done before on the spot."

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"First time having Blue Jewel (have had other ceilidh's in the past) and have to say Steve and the band were brilliant, so much so thinking what excuse for a party we can make so we can have them again! Thank you for a fantastic night, will definitely recommend "

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"We have booked Black Velvet Band for our Wedding in Devon on 20th May. We were delighted to find out from Jennie that they were playing at The Water Poet in Spitalfields on St Patricks Night. Being from London, this was perfect. We arrived to a heaving pub with great Irish tunes belting out the door. The pub was packed and everyone was Irish on Friday. Black Velvet Irish Band played everything from The Wild Rover to some traditional reels and jigs. The were excellent and we cannot wait to have them play on our special day. We met with the lads after who were all so friendly and welcoming. I’ve been in a quite a few pubs on St Patrick’s Day but I’ve never experienced an atmosphere like that. The crowd were singing and dancing, Black Velvet your were fantastic, we cant wait to see you guys on 20th May 2017. Niamh Ivey"

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"Thanks for making our Wedding day so special and hope to see you soon."

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