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"We are so grateful to Black Velvet Ceilidh Band for their last minute flexibility in playing for our wedding! We moved the wedding forward by a month to beat the lockdown and the band not only made themselves available on the new date, but also changed the style of music with just 3 days notice! Firstly their contactability and organisation was brilliant, making the booking and discussions with them hassle-free. Ceilidh would no longer have been appropriate, so the guys played a mix of Irish songs and jigs and reels. The music they provided was fantastic, creating the most beautiful atmosphere for the milling around and photo time between ceremony and reception. They were inconspicuous but added so much. Would definitely recommend them (and their versatility!) for any event.’"

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"Well what can I say? Johnny and Jase are a great duo! They performed a super mix of Irish songs and tunes and had people up dancing all night. Would highly recommend."

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"Thank you so so much guys for an unforgettable evening! Great band & lovely people! If potential bookers see this, do it!! You won't be disappointed :-) Tony & Luke, Three Brass Monkeys, Swansea"

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"I booked Black Velvet Band Irish Duo for my Mum’s 80th. It was a small family gathering in the back garden. The band were fantastic and even my mum was up dancing. It was a rare and happy sight!"

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"Huge thanks goes to 'Loose Shoes' for the performance they gave at the Maserati showroom launch, it was exactly what I was after and I hope that they heard some of the very favorable comments that were being made. Thanks once again for your part in making the evening such a success – I will certainly be in touch in the future should the need arise."

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"Georgia sang at our wedding evening reception. She was fantastic!! Everyone was saying how great she was and asking where we had found her! She was simply perfect in singing our first dance song also. A beautiful voice & tone. We couldn't ask for more. Thanks Georgia xxx"

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"Your choice of songs was perfect, and you tailored your performance to suit the mood and atmosphere of each moment, whether it was the ballads during the ceremony or the lively tunes at the reception. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how incredible the live music was. Your talent, professionalism, and genuine passion for what you do shone through in your performance, and I would recommend you without hesitation to anyone looking for an amazing act for their special occasion."

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"Thank you knoxville highway for making my 50th birthday party such a great night. You had all my guests on the dance floor from start to finish. The whole evening was based on a country and western. Your music set was perfect all the classics were played. All the guest have messaged me to say having a live band perform made the evening so authentic. Thank you for making my 50th birthday party one to remember you sure know how to have a rooting tooting time I can not recommend your band enough amazing amazing live band thank you"

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"Fabulous band. Mike and the guys were very easy to work with, straightforward and pleasant. I’d have them back in a heartbeat. They really made the evening go with a swing and as a musician myself, I can attest that they are really first rate musicians. "

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"Fantastic band, cannot recommend enough! We were after something a little different for our special day and all of out guests were blown away. Thanks guys. "

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"Just realized that with all the end of term chaos I hadn't said thank you for getting our picnic up and dancing!! Thanks also for saving the day by arriving early at short notice when Britain's summer threw the best at us (and then some!!) and for being so flexible when things were so up in the air on arrival...definitely all the right decisions were made and everyone had a ball. We've had loads of great comments and I hope you were pleased with how many people joined in at such an early hour."

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"Black Velvet Band Scottish Ceilidh Trio / Burn’s Night Celebration / January 2022 Thank you so much for the band they were great and got people up dancing and having a good night. Jenna Willis, Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess, Blandford Camp"

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"The perfect blend of elegance and energy, with a charm that suited the setting beautifully. Southern Charm went above and beyond what we imagined. From their acoustic set during the afternoon to the full party later on, it felt like the music was designed for the space—the rolling countryside as their stage. They paced the evening seamlessly without us ever needing to intervene. Their timing, energy, and ability to read the room felt so natural, letting us simply enjoy every moment. And those vocals—absolutely breathtaking. Guests kept asking where on earth we’d discovered them. What stood out most was the warmth and authenticity they brought; nothing about it felt staged. They gave our wedding a sense of magic we’ll never forget."

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"Awesome band - they played both pop/rock bangers as well as Irish music which was important to us. They knew what songs to play and when to get the crowd going. We had so many people compliment the live music and it really topped the end of a wonderful day - thank you so much. Shannon & Mitch, Wedding at Thorpe Garden in Staffordshire – 22nd September 2023 "

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"Many thanks for playing at our party and especially for arriving so early to set up before they closed the roads for the carnival, (I hadn't planned for that!) Your friendly, engaging and professional manner made the arrangements easy. We all loved the music, and the great playlist, and you pitched just right, a small venue but people could still have a chat. Please pass my thanks to Bella, you both helped make for a very memorable and happy evening "

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