Review Centre: Celtic Groups & Ceilidh Bands

"On behalf of SELSA Council, this is to thank you and Jean (Harp)sincerely for helping to make our Centenary Burns event so special on Saturday night. The evening went past so quickly and I didn’t get a chance to thank you properly. We’ve had tremendous feedback and some very nice compliments about your performance. The 2 sets went down very well."

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"I just wanted to say such a huge thank you for the amazing performance that you gave. You were so friendly and willing to help in any way that any nervousness about getting up to dance was immediately dismissed. I was extremely apprehensive prior to the night about how the dancing would go down, especially with my two left feet! However my worrying was in vain, what a fantastic night of dancing it was, so inclusive that any and all can get up and get involved, aged 5 or 105. You need no experience or talent, just listen to the brilliant calling, it’s all simple moves but when it comes together with all your friends and family on the night, prepare to be amazed. I can not thank the band enough for making our Wedding such a fantastic night, I have never seen so many people thoroughly enjoying themselves all at once. I can sincerely recommend the Black Velvet Band for any social occasion, your expectations will be exceeded."

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"Please pass on a huge thanks to the band for last night! They got the crowd going and kept them under ‘control’ with a brilliant blend of instructions and banter even as we inevitably got a little rowdier towards the end. I will definitely recommend to others and keep details for future events. Kevan Cameron: Swinton Barracks (15th Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals, 22 Engineer Regiment & 26 Engineer Regiment)"

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"Black Velvet Band Irish Duo – Anniversary Party – April 2025 Very talented musicians, accommodating in choosing the music. Everyone was impressed and enjoyed the evening. A number of people have asked me who the band was for potential future bookings – I think that speaks for itself. Based on their performance and what people told me after the gig, I’m sure it won’t be their last visit to Malvern!"

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"Thank you so much for playing for us for our St David's lunch. It was a real pleasure to have such beautiful music accompanying our meal. Everyone was so delighted you could come."

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"What a smashing little band. We had such fun dancing to their caller and lively tunes on Saturday night. Thank you Mac and your crew. I'd recommend you for any size of party."

Reply by Irish Band: The Extonions
James, so pleased you and everyone enjoyed it, we look forward to the next one. Mac 🙂 🎨 🎻

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"Huw was a wonderful addition to our wedding ceremony and reception. He created a wonderful warm atmosphere with his amazing voice. Everyone commented on how lovely it was."

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"Patrick was absolutely brilliant the music was spot on,he was there when he said,everyone commented on how fantastic he was.lovely man couldn’t have gone better,we were so pleased we booked him & if we ever need a piper we’d book again without any hesitation."

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"Excellent! 10/10. Would recommend for any event or function!"

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"The biggest thank you from us both for helping to make the evening a huge success. The smiles on everyone's faces as they were reeling says it all. You sussed us out very quickly and got it spot on. We so enjoyed dancing to you both and the comments in the lovely letters we have received all sing their praises for you both too. I can't thank you enough, you really did help to make the evening very special."

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"A very big thank you for the wonderful ceilidh on Saturday for our Harvest Celebration. It was great evening with just the right balance between the dancing and resting. We loved your music and the dancing. The Caller was very good at getting everyone up and dancing together. I had a lot of positive comments after the event. "

Reply by Ceol Beag Ceilidh Band
Thank you for your 10/10 review

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"Thank you so much to you all, we had an amazing time. The ceilidh was great fun, we loved it and had lots of positive comments too. Hopefully we can come to one of your ceilidhs again soon!"

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"We hired Patrick to play at my uncles funeral. I cannot thank him enough and considering the rain we had on day he played amazingly and I would hire him again if/when needed"

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"Hi Gordon, We can't begin to thank you and the band enough for making Friday such a special evening. Helen was really looking forward to dancing with all her friends and the music you played certainly made people want to get up and join in, even oldies like me. Thank you also for managing the ceilidh dancing so well in a very restricted amount of space. We had expected just a few people to take part but were overwhelmed by the numbers and the enthusiasm. Helen had forewarned a number of her friends about the dances we were having so a few had taken advantage of the YouTube tutorials available but the success was all down to yourself. We both realised that you played for much longer than initially envisaged so thank you very much for that. Best wishes!"

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"Thanks very much for your assistance, Rhiannon was amazing, fantastic voice. Thoroughly enjoyed by all."

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