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"We celebrated the end of our sailing season with a Ceilidh on Saturday. It was a brilliant night - Blue Jewel were great. We had a room full of all ages (8 to 86 as far as I am aware) and everyone in the room was smiling and laughing and the dance floor was never empty. I can't recommend anything better for a good party."

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"This is the second time we have booked the Black Velvet Band for our summer ceilidh, and it was such fun! The band ran two different dancing sessions for our international students and were very patient with explaining the dances and encouraging all students to participate. The music was brilliant and energetic, and all three band members were so kind and even paused for a photoshoot with the students. We are looking forward to next summer already. I’d absolutely recommend them for any event/party/celebration!"

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"Thank you very much for playing the ceilidh at our wedding. We and our guests had an absolutely fantastic time! We have had so many positive comments about the band and the calling. Thank you for making our day."

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"I am still reelubg from the incredible performance by ABBA Sensationelle the girls came to perform at my Ultimate tribute show at the Minworth lodge. These ladies brought the house down with their spot on vocals and energetic stage prescence. They are one of these out there and their performance at my show was truly unforgettable...We have already booked them again 3 times in 2026. "

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"Thank you for playing at our anniversary party. Your performance made the evening so very special"

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"Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio provided a brilliant ceilidh for our wedding celebrations at Goldney Hall, Bristol on 12 August 2017. What a fantastic evening! The band entertained our hardy Scottish guests with well-known Scottish dances but it was most enjoyable to see English friends and family ceilidh dancing for the first time and loving it! The dances were called very clearly and were quite ambitious so there was much hilarity. It was infectious fun and everyone got involved. (The dance floor was almost too small!) Mike and the band were extremely accommodating, professional and enthusiastic. The band has a huge repertoire and organised the evening flawlessly, from our first dance (Gay Gordons) to the throwing of the bouquet and the final Circassian Circle. Highly recommended. Thanks again for a fantastic evening of fun!"

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"They were brilliant! Exactly what I hoped for and more. Had everyone up on the dance floor and made the fundraiser a huge success. "

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"What a fantastic time my guests and I had last night! The Black Velvet Band guys certainly know how to get a party going and my guests and I responded in the appropriate manner. It was the BEST party I have ever been to – and several guests asked if we can have another ceilidh soon."

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"Lilac and her amazing band members made our special 40th birthday celebration truly a memorable night. Very professional and very very talented every person at party has now learnt to properly line dance. I would highly recommend them. Well done and thank you"

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"Jamie and the band were great from start to finish. Great communication throughout. We have had loads of comments about how great a night it was and how great the band were. Thank you so much for such a great time. We highly recommend them and hope to book them again for future events."

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"We wanted to say thank you to The Northern Reel Collective for our fantastic wedding reception. We thoroughly enjoyed it. There were many there who had never taken part in a ceilidh before and said how much the enjoyed it. "

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"Ceilidh Spice were great. Thank you very much. We had torrential rain throughout our party but the marquee stayed dry and everyone loved the band and the barn dance."

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"I would like to thank your band for coming to our son’s wedding on Saturday night. Everybody, and I mean everyone, loved having the band. They were so welcoming and understanding, and got most people dancing. The Bride and Groom had a fab time too. Please pass on our best wishes and thanks to the band members. Many thanks Bridget "

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"I shared my retirement party with Alison and agree with all of her positive comments. One friend said "I had a fantastic time and even managed with my two left feet to join in!" It was exactly what I wanted, an evening full of fun with everybody mingling and joining in together. I would highly recommend 'Blue Jewel' if you want a lively and energetic night. Anna"

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"Fantastic evening’s entertainment at my daughter’s wedding, best ceilidh band ever! Ceilidh meets pink Floyd, SUPERB!!! "

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