Review Centre: Country Bands

"Was so good to meet you on Ambience during our Mediterranean cruise,you were great and your music was so varied music we were in the observatory most nights. Really made our cruise having Take 2 onboard "

Reply by 'It Takes 2' Acoustic/Electric duo
Hello both, thank you for taking the time to give us a review. It's very much appreciated. We are so pleased that you enjoyed our performances. We thoroughly enjoyed entertaining everyone onboard. Kelly & Graham x

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"Jimmy really made our wedding a day to remember. They got everyone up and dancing and we've had so many comments from friends and family after the event saying how much they enjoyed their set!"

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"Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio were amazing yesterday. Thanks so much for being flexible with the timings when things shifted a bit. Everybody had such a good time. The venue asked for your details to put down on their recommendations list for future events!"

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"Wow, what a band! We booked the country genre for our Country Hoedown with taught line dancing. It was the most fun I’ve had in years. Outstanding and the best band we have ever seen. Will be using for all events now. Thank you"

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"The man’s a true star. Great performance, real engagement with the audience and a true professional. He leant four sea shanties plus Hotel California for my yacht club event. We loved him and his play list. What’s not to like about a great performance."

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"The guys were professional, friendly and more importantly put on an awesome show! Many people have since complemented my wife and me, regarding our wedding, stating such amazing things as, “It’s the best wedding I’ve ever been to!” and we both firmly believe that the band played a huge part in this. "

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"Thank you so much for making our wedding the party of the year – everyone loved the music! Black Velvet Band Irish Trio played at our wedding reception and they were brilliant. I had worried whether people would want to dance to Irish music but I shouldn’t have. Everyone loved the music! We had a real proper Irish Hooley, with lots of dancing, singing-along and some humour in-between. As this was a marriage of cultures (English, Irish and Dutch) we were also touched that the band played a couple of traditional Dutch songs, allowing the Dutch to have a good sing-along as well. And when my dad asked if they could accompany him for a song to sing after his speech, it was no problem. The guys in the band are proper musicians who can play what the crowd needs to keep the party fuelled. The only complaint I have had is from my knees – which are still complaining, even after 4 days rest! Next time, I will wear trainers."

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"You have to hire Open Freeway they are absolutely amazing! We hired them for our wedding and it was the best decision we made. Jake communicated with us the whole way through the process, he was ever so friendly, accommodating, easygoing and very knowledgeable. The band were all lovely and fitted in with our guests effortlessly. The music and singing were fantastic, they all had real stage presence and the energy was electric! Guests have not stopped raving about them ever since! They even learnt our first dance song and performed it so beautifully, we were so moved to hear our song played live just for us and done so so well. Open Freeway are fun, extremely talented and professional and they made our evening more wonderful than we imagined. Can't thank them enough for the energy and skill they brought. I cannot recommend them highly enough! Exceptional! Thank you from us and all our guests for an outstanding performance."

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"We absolutely loved it! Everyone has said what a great time they had and how good you guys were! We loved it all. Was nice to get the kids involved in the line dancing as well as adults! We honestly had the best time xx thank you so much"

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"Your repertoire of music was exactly as we requested. To please such a wide age range from 10 year old to 80 year old is some achievement. You also managed to include some songs that Bob and I requested !!! Lots of our friends and family commented on how they enjoyed the music. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend you. Thank you once again"

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"We've hired this act many times now for a country brunch event and they really give an amazing show every time. This act sells out our venue every time and we'll definitely have them back again. A really high quality, professional supplier. "

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"So friendly and high attention to detail. Super engaging and encouraging. Most know little to about line dancing (myself included), but this crew had everyone in lock step within minutes."

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"Definitely highly recommended. Great communication throughout and such a lovely person to work with. Kirsty listened to what we wanted and hit the mark, even tailoring music to the theme of the night and well judging when to up the tempo. We’ll see you again Kirsty for another bash for sure. Thank you so much for making our night a night to remember."

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"Great night of dancing, Black Velvet Ceilidh Trio encouraged everyone up on the floor and great fun was had by all. Thank you!"

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"Black Velvet Band Irish Trio - Cheltenham Gold Cup - March 2025 Absolutely brilliant band - everybody loved them! We booked the band to play at The Three Lions, Stourport-on-Severn on Gold Cup Day 2025 and didn't regret the decision. They came in set up and started playing straight away and immediately the dance floor was full. We were turning people away at the door as the pub was full to the brim! They played to the crowd and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves as well. "

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