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"All round brilliant. Couldn’t recommend enough. "

Reply by Boots & Buckles
Thank you so much for having us, it was a great night :)

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"Thank you once again for an outstanding performance at The Big Shindig. You really know how to keep that dance floor full :). Love the way you do a ceilidh and I hope you would be willing to attend The Big Shindig next year?!! "

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"I booked the It's No' Reel Ceilidh Band to play at a Burns event I was hosting in Scotland for an international group of friends, mostly based in Germany. The band quickly gauged the experience of the group and provided a selection of music that ensured everyone enjoy themselves dancing. The dance floor was always packed despite it being most of the guests' first ceilidh. On the practical side they also turned up on time, set up and packed up quickly and without fuss, and coped with our frequent schedule changes on the night with a smile. I would strongly recommend them"

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"The band were absolutely brilliant! Our crowd is sometimes hard to please but they got everyone up and dancing in no time. The setup and sound checks were professional and seamless with no disturbance to guests. I had great reviews from guests and the vibe in the pub was brilliant. We will defiantly be having Boots & Buckles back. "

Reply by Boots & Buckles
Thank you so much Emma, we had such an amazing time and would love to come back 🤠❤️

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"Everyone at our celebration commented on the professionalism, engagement, quality and sound of the duo. They were engaging and their music exquisite to listen to. A wide repertoire of music was provided and all ages were up dancing and enjoying themselves."

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"A general consensus put your slot at the top of the list for the w/e, closely followed, I must add, by the hog! Thank you so much for making us all smile – everyone loved the music and commented on the brilliant “calling” – a bright lady! I have given your name to several folk, but I wasn’t able to tell them how far you travel for a gig, as many of our friends live in the Bristol area. Thanks again for helping to make our 60th birthday party so memorable."

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"Brilliant just love it ,,, great vocals from Tony ,,, the beautiful music from the rest of you made it come together ,,, well done."

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"Kip and his band are brilliant, this is the second time we have booked them and we certainly weren’t disappointed. Super easy to book, with clear communication. Kip and his band managed the combination of small children and tipsy adults extremely well. We loved the special dance for us the bride and groom! All dances were different and fun. Highly recommend 👍🏼 "

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"Jimmy Rae and Sarah performed for our fund raiser in December 2016 , they where superb , totally engaging with terrific vocals.They added so much to our events success , the feedback from all who attended was fantastic the blend of original songs and music was exactly what we needed to give all attendees a great time . Thank you both so much , your amazing . Hilary x"

Reply by Prairie Moon
Thanks Hilary for such a lovely review! Jimmy & Sarah-Lou x

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"We were looking for a Ceilidh Band for our wedding reception and we were thrilled to find Craigi! They were flexible responding to our requests when organising the event and wore traditional Scottish dress! They were very knowledgeable and talented musicians. We had lots of positive feedback from our guests! With clear instructions from the caller everyone picked up on the moves and were willing to join in! We had a wonderful time and we would like to thank the whole band for their part in making our night special! We highly recommend! "

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"Blue Jewel played at my husbands 60th birthday. Everything from the initial enquiry was straightforward and hassle free. They were fantastic musicians, good fun and Kipp as caller was easy to understand and follow and everyone had a fabulous time. We have had so many comments since the night about how enjoyable it was. Huge thanks Blue Jewel, would definitely use again and recommend. "

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"Thanks again for an absolutely joyous Ceilidh. (28th September 2025 Sunday Mapesbury Dell, 10-12 Hoveden Road, London NW2 3XD) I wanted to share with you the lovely photos that Paul Gilbey took at the Mapesbury Dell. If you use them, can you please credit him as photographer. Lydia Parker Crossroads Music Festival 21st October 2025"

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"Absolutely brilliant. We organised a Rotary Barn Dance and were very impressed with the quality of music and the easy going, professionalism of the whole band. Will definitely use them again in the future. Maria"

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"A fantastic, high-energy set from The Shooglers last night at The Clutha Vaults benefit. Punk Ceilidh on acid! Genius. Sheer genius. Many thanks guys! "

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"We had such and amazing time on Saturday and wanted to convey our thanks for your wonderful playing at our wedding. All of our guests had a great time whether they danced or just listened to you play and we couldn’t have asked for a better band to create the wonderful atmosphere for the evening. We will definitely be recommending you and we hope you all had a great evening too."

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