Review Centre: Folk Groups

"Caravan Swing has entranced our tea shop twice now. Each time with only a modicum of advertising the place was packed to the rafters. Pure magic, they can take you on a journey back in time to foreign lands and bring you home again all in the space of a few minutes, they can play infectiously dancing music, and lull you into a trance with soulful ballads. The audience has been rapturous each time. Can't wait to get them back."

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review: Report this review

"Rastrum played for our Burns Night at the University of York last week and it was one of the most successful student events we've had in months! It was the perfect setting for students to relax and have fun with old and new friends. The atmosphere was just buzzing and we've already had requests from students asking to do this again. The band were flexible with our venue change and were generous with the dances. The caller was very clear and warm which made the evening incredibly inclusive, especially as over 100 of our students had no idea what a ceilidh was at the start of the evening! So by popular demand I think we'll be getting a ceilidh booked in again very soon. And last but not least, the band play together perfectly and the tunes they chose were brilliant. "

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review: Report this review

"Yes it was great thanks! Dermot was a brilliant chap, they even played on a little longer as everyone was dancing like crazy."

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review: Report this review

"We had an amazing day, and your music was beautiful and went down really well with all our guests! Thank you so much!"

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review: Report this review

"What a great night, was an amazing finish to a surprise party. Was a last minute decision and Big Skies were happy to reassure and be flexible. Somehow we managed to sneak the setup in and surprise the wife, it certainly made the party. The music was great, and they just dealt with it all for me, wouldn't hesitate to rebook. They even stayed for a burger, beer and a go on the rodeo :) Thank you and good luck "

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review: Report this review

"I just wanted to write and say a huge 'thank you' for all your efforts on Sunday. You really made the event with your wonderful playing, and it really added that special something! Mother thought that it was wonderful, and enjoyed her day immensely. Unfortunately I didn't see you leaving so I'm very sorry to have missed you. It was all so busy...But we certainly know where to come in the future whenever we need that extra wonderful mix to an event! Thank you again, and I hope to see you again in the near future."

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review: Report this review

"Chris and Jake traveled down to my hometown in Bradford on Avon to play at our wedding over Easter. We had spotted them at the Manchester Gin Festival last year and when we got engaged shortly afterwards knew we had to try and find them. They played a great set, the guests really enjoyed their music and our in laws are fancying them for their 60ths next year! We can't thank them enough for travelling all that way and making our day perfect! Thank you again!"

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review: Report this review

"For our wedding on 22nd April 2018 we had the absolute pleasure of having Blackbeard's Tea Party as our ceilidh band. They are an amazing band and had everyone up dancing throughout the ceilidh. If your planning on a ceilidh for your wedding then look no further they were professional throughout and we couldn't have asked for anything more!"

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review: Report this review

"We hired Danny as part of a line up of local musicians to play at our festival wedding. His guitar playing is a pleasure to watch. His style is natural and relaxed with the odd blues flourish thrown in for good measure. His voice is powerful and soulful - everyone in the tent was captivated by his performance. He's also a very friendly lad and seemed genuinely happy to play to our guests! A number of our guests had asked whether he had CDs available to buy. (Danny - please get some more CDs pressed. The oldies don't do streaming media!) A very memorable act."

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review: Report this review

"We were thrilled to have Unwritten Duo perform at our steampunk-themed wedding. Total professionals! They learnt songs from our favourite bands, arrived and set up early for us. We loved Jo's voice the first time we heard her and they gave a stunning performance for us and our guests. I recommend Lady Rose to everyone. Absolutely brilliant! "

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review: Report this review

"Rejigged played for our recent anniversary party. They were an excellent band and caller who got nearly everyone, including ceilidh novices, on their feet and dancing, making the evening great fun. Regards Alison "

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review: Report this review

"New Fox Ceilidh Band played at our wedding in October and they were amazing. A lot of our guests had never done a ceilidh before and Paul was great at walking everyone through the steps so that they knew what they were doing. It was honestly one of the best parts of our wedding day, I cannot recommend them enough. "

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review: Report this review

"The guys in the band were absolutely amazing, they were brilliant in the planning stages and communicating with them was really easy and then on the night they were really flexible with any changes that we needed to make to timings. They were just wonderful."

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review: Report this review

"It was a fabulous evening! Thank you so much for the wonderful joyful music. Noeleen’s excellent calling skills resulted in lots of people keen to get up and dance! It was such a fun night. Looking forward to doing it again! It was such a great night and we were both touched that you remembered our wedding reception! Thank you to all the band and especially managing us all in such a tight space. We hadn't anticipated so many dancers up on the floor! Look forward to seeing you again sometime"

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review: Report this review

"The musicianship from this band is outstanding and their selection and interpretation of the music is delightful."

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review: Report this review