Review Centre: Celtic Groups & Ceilidh Bands

"I just wanted to say a huge thank you for a fantastic Mother’s Day pre covid celebrations we can’t wait till we can invite you back to the Parlour belting out those tunes with your amazing voice and enchanting charisma."

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"Just a quick note to say a huge thank you to John and the band from Jo & myself and all the guests, we had a fantastic night and have since received many comments on how good the band was. Quality musicians sure to fill the floor every time. Perfect "

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"I must start by saying that both my sister and I realised we failed to formally thank you and your wonderful band for a perfect night last weekend. We both regret this enormously and I only hope you could see through the night what a perfect contribution your band made to it We have had lovely feedback from guests and the staff at the venue said it was one of the best party's they had ever hosted. There is no doubt that a big reason for this was down to Craigi. The music was great. Everything we had hoped and more. Please pass on my thanks to your excellent band members and of course special thanks to you. It was lovely to have you all there from the start and your playing really added to the happy atmosphere. I truly thank you from the bottom of my heart and hope very much that I will get to dance to your music again soon. "

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"We saw these guys at a wedding we attended and were really impressed. Great energy, interacted brilliantly with the guests and above all else are talented musicians. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend these for any party or event. "

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"Sheer heaven - stirring, passionate and highly entertaining."

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"The musician was really talented however did not play the music requested so killed the entire vibe of the party. It was a party and we requested upbeat music alongside DJ but she used her own speaker and mellowed tunes... everyone obviously left the dance floor at this point and had to remind her of the request. She struggled with our requirements despite us being very specific on booking and even noted specific times on contract booking, did not fulfil contract and waste of £550"

Reply by Bedfordshire Violinist
Dear Hayley Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent event. I take all reviews seriously, as they help me improve my services, and I appreciate the opportunity to address some inaccuracies in your comments. The full fee you paid was £459, I understand that you felt the music selection did not align with the upbeat atmosphere you envisioned. However, I want to clarify that I arrived well-prepared with a curated playlist that included the specific tracks you requested, such as "Rebel Music" and "Ibiza Classics." Additionally, during our initial conversation, I offered to incorporate lively pop songs like "Havana," "Rather Be," and "Cheerleader" to enhance the party vibe. I left out your request to play Andrew Lloyd Webber/Starlight Express as I felt it didn’t align with the style of your event. Regarding the DJ sound levels, these were extremely loud throughout. I strive to maintain an enjoyable volume throughout my performances. While you noted that the dance floor, it was empty upon my arrival and throughout the ibiza classics with DJ last 30 minute set. I appreciated the positive feedback from many guests which indicates we’re enjoying my performances. As the event progressed, I was attentive to your requests, including the unexpected addition of a dhol drummer for the second set. I performed the "Morni" provided the Bollywood track to the DJ and performed alongside the DJ and which successfully energised the dance floor. I also addressed the issue with my electric violin volume being turned down by DJ immediately after he received feedback from guest complaining he couldn’t hear it! The booking was to perform 3x 30 minute sets I stayed on the dance floor except two 15 minute breaks and performed throughout the 2 hour duration. I made repeated requests to the DJ to play "Ibiza Classics," in line with your preferences, and I took swift action to address all requests throughout the night. The DJ consistently played track’s that were impossible for a violinist to play over such as Milkshake by Kelis. My goal is always to create memorable experiences for my clients, and I have consistently received positive feedback for over 20 years !

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"Thank you, guys, for finding time beforehand to rehearse with Amy, the bridegroom’s sister, who sang Elton John’s “Your Song” for the bride and groom’s 1st dance. It was beautiful and very special to have her sing their first song with accompaniment from the band. I think everyone was very moved by it (we are hoping someone filmed it but are not sure!). The dance floor was packed all evening for the ceilidh and we all had great fun - which was the intention. It was an amazing day, evening and whole weekend - we carried on the celebrations on Sunday! Thank you to Black Velvet Band for helping to make the wedding so memorable. "

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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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"Hi, band were great, many thanks for contributing to our event! It went wonderfully smooth and you guys did a great job of keeping the crowd involved. "

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"We asked Michael to organise a Johnny Cash tribute band for our dad. He brought the band in and they were brilliant. Michael was so accommodation and gave us just what we needed. Recommended."

Reply by Sussex Singer,Guitar, BVs, Producer & MD
Dear Marie, glad to be of service. Many thanks and best regards, Mickey

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"Dear Black Velvet Band, Your Ceilidh band played at a Burns Night I attended last night at MOD Corsham. They were great and got everyone up and involved. Everyone really enjoyed it. "

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"Rebecca arrived before my mother so all was well. I was not over concerned as it was to be a suprise for all the guests. Rebecca was absolutely fantastic and everybody was very complimentary. My mother and all the guests were charmed by the Harp and the music played. I would be very willing to offer a reference if it was ever required. "

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"Best bluegrass band!!! Thank you!"

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"Thank you for another great gig on Friday. I've passed your details on to the Mayor who wants to book you."

Reply by The Ceilidh & UK Dance Band
Thanks Steve! We very much appreciate your support.

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"The night was really great. Everyone was delighted with your work/music/repertoire! So thank you so much, it was wonderful."

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