Review Centre: Celtic Groups & Ceilidh Bands

"I was looking for a singer for a remembrance lunch at at a golf club, themed around 40’s and vintage music. I came across Ruby and instantly knew from her friendly manner and keenness to accommodate my requirements she was the perfect fit. Ruby didn’t disappoint, from her costumes to her big personality she had everyone singing, dancing and waving flags. I have since hired Ruby for other events such as The Jubilee and Mother’s day lunch. She is 100% reliable and will go out of her way to make your event a success. I highly recommend her."

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"THANK YOU sooooooooo much for playing at our wedding, it reduced some people to tears... For the right reason of course!! :) I am overjoyed that you were there to play at the best and most important day of our lives to date. So am upset didn't get to enjoy it as everyone else did. The bits I remember were beautiful and was my dream come true, thank you. "

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"Absolutely fantastic! Loved the feel the fiddle gave to the music, would most definitely book again and the band were all so lovely - Well done and thank you."

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"Just wanted to say that the band we excellent yesterday. The music was great and everyone loved it! The guys really made my Mum’s 70th birthday a party to and she was so happy loved seeing everyone have such a great time. Great memories made. They really were first class, so do pass on our thanks again."

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"Black Velvet Band Irish Trio - June's Mum's Wake - June 2026 Black Velvet Band Irish Trio played at my mothers Wake. The band were friendly and respectful and the music was so uplifting! The guys read the room perfectly and helped us celebrate her life."

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"So glad we booked you for Jo's 40th. Everyone had such a good night and the background tunes between dances while we all poured outside the hall to catch our breaths were just perfect, thanks again. "

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"Patrick piped in as the residents ate haggis, neeps and tatties. The room was very emotional in a good way and they all thoroughly enjoyed it. Wonderful playing."

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"Michael This is an email to thank you for playing at the Flodygarry last Saturday. We are just back from a week between Applecross and Shieldaig which was wonderful – and that is why I haven’t emailed sooner. We were really grateful for you all playing on our big day – and letting us know what we needed to do and when with the dancing! The playing brought the whole ceremony to life and several guests said later how impressed they were with the band, the party and how you helped the day. I know it wasn’t the biggest venue you will have ever played – but it was quite something to hear you all in a small bar on the very edge of Skye. I can’t thank you enough and wish you all the very best. We would be very happy to provide a review / reference if you have need of such things on social media etc! Many many thanks!"

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"Funk With Us played at our wedding this weekend and they were absolutely FANTASTIC! High energy, super helpful and just a pleasure to work with, we cannot recommend them highly enough! Lilac and Remko both spoke with us in advance to get to know us a little better and find out more about the type of music we were interested in. Lilac gave us a call in the lead up, was available via whatsapp and was just generally super helpful. On the night of our wedding the dance floor was always filled with everyone singing and dancing along and having a really great time! So, so, so pleased we booked Funk With Us, thanks for making our wedding evening so awesome! Thanks Lilac, Remko and the rest of the band!"

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"Thank you so much to all of The Northern Reel Collective for coming to Augill Castle for our wedding ceilidh! Our guests commented on the clarity of instructions, encouragement and enthusiasm of the band. We all had such fun and everyone felt welcome to join in whatever their ability or experience of ceilidhs. We thought you were by far the best ceilidh band we have experienced!"

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"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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"The band were incredible. We had a lot of guests who had never been to a ceilidh before, however we were so impressed that almost everyone was up and dancing, which was largely down to the excellent and engaging caller. It was so much fun! Great communication before the event, and lovely people to talk to on the day. We loved every minute, thank you!"

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"Dear Charlotte, Thank you so much for Saturday night. We had a fantastic evening - I’ve had so many texts and emails over the lats 2 days telling me how much people enjoyed it and how good the instruction from you and music was - we had so many musicians in the small hall, of a very high standard. Excellent. So, thank you so much for helping to make the evening fun, friendly, unique and memorable - and the fabulous musicianship, please pass this on to the band. Warm wishes, Anna"

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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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"We had such a brilliant night! The dances were well chosen with fun and covid in mind. Paul gave good explanations for the dances which helped alot. The band were very flexible and friendly when we were running late. Also the music was incredible! Wonderful band that got everyone dancing! "

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