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"Black Velvet Band Irish Trio came to play at our relaxed outdoor pre-wedding get together of about 40 people. The three who made up the band were great – very talented musicians – they played all our favourites as well as some wider material. They were very keen to fit in with what we wanted to hear and gauged the mood as to whether to sing ballads or play jigs (after a few drinks people were up for having a bit of a dance). It was such a joy to hear live music again after all these months of covid restrictions. The Band really made the evening and they were really lovely people."

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"Really loved the music, it was perfect for setting the tone for our garden style wedding. The band were super easy going and were patient when our timings slightly overran, which we were super appreciative of. The band took the initiative to set up outside for their first set which we loved! All of our guests loved the music and told us how great it was to either dance along to or simply enjoy while drinking and chatting. Will definitely be recommending to others. Thank you Roundabout and Swing band!!!! "

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"We were so pleased with Rose Cafe's performance at our wedding. They were very easy to communicate with leading up to the day, and enthusiastic about getting things just right. All of our guests were commenting on how great the music was! Highly recommend booking them."

Reply by Rose Cafe
Thanks Emma!

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"Wow such an enjoyable afternoon for all to enjoy the residents loved the band, they were fantastic, very friendly too, would highly recommend the band and we will be sure to book them again."

Reply by Cordes en Bleues
Thank you for the kind review Nicola !

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" This is the third year we have had the pleasure of Black Velvet Band providing our entertainment for Burns Night. Once again it was an absolutely fantastic night had by all, with everyone thoroughly enjoying the dancing. Great explanations throughout and lots of fun. Will definitely be booking again for next year. Chief Petty Officer Kenny Mair"

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"We absolutely loved having Black Velvet Band play our wedding ceilidh at Clearwell Castle. My husband is from Scotland so we wanted a traditional Scottish ceilidh feel with some of the classics, and we were not disappointed! We had a good feeling about Black Velvet band from the moment we booked them - and sure enough, Mike and the guys were absolutely fantastic and made our evening party a huge success. The band were great and the instructions on the ceilidh dances were so helpful; even those of our party who may not have normally danced were up there loving life on the dancefloor. The fun and friendly atmosphere they created was just fab and so different from your ‘usual’ evening do. All our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the ceilidh and some said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. We would 100% book the band again and recommend them to friends. Thank you for contributing to the best day of both our lives. Love from Hannah and Deryk x"

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"Tom and I just wanted to thank you again for playing on our wedding day. We absolutely loved listening to you, and so did all our guests."

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"Hi Martin, thanks for your wonderful music last week it really brightened things up on a windy rainy day! pass on our best regards to your bass player too. kind regards, Annie."

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"Thank you so much for the music on Friday night, we were very pleased with the way the jazz enhanced the evening. You certainly gave us value for money."

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"Thank you so much for being able to accommodate us on the wedding of my son! What with atrocious weather causing extensive flooding that weekend and having to postpone the wedding from the Saturday night until the Sunday, we were more than grateful that the band was still willing and able to perform on the Sunday. Great music and excellent calling made the evening, with all participants thoroughly enjoying themselves - sometimes with a little over enthusiasm! I highly recommend this band to any future clients booking. The band were more than helpful - especially Jennie with all my questions and the band on the day were superb. "

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"Friday’s sets were absolutely super and the ambience you created was delightful. Angela feels you were the perfect choice for her special evening. Everyone was very complimentary about your your playing and we would certainly be happy to recommend you to others. It was appreciated that making the arrangements and the set up on the day were completely painless. "

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"We had a really great evening. The musicians were very friendly and accommodating. When some of our guests were late arriving because of the dreaded road closure and subsequent diversions, they adapted their sets to suit our timings and many non-dancers were encouraged to get up and shake a leg. Everyone said how much they enjoyed themselves and we would certainly recommend and use them again."

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"Just wanted to say thank you to the Black Velvet Irish Band. For the second year in a row, Eddy, Mike and Johnny were an absolute crowd pleaser and everyone had a brilliant time on St Patrick’s Day at The Water Poet in Spitalfields, London! Charlotte Prior"

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"The music was amazing on Saturday! Harry and Simon played so beautifully in the church it set me and my husband off crying immediately. Their playing at the reception was fabulous too, it makes for such a relaxed vibe. Thank you so much for helping to make it such a happy day! "

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"You're always the highlight of my event. You'll be hearing a lot more festival opportunities from me!"

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