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Ceilidh Band Reviews

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They got everyone up and moving on the dance floor

5 stars - Ceilidh Cool are Highly Recommended
booked Ceilidh Cool for their event January 2026

“They performed at our Burns Night on Friday. A black tie event with over 60 guests. They were excellent and really got everyone up and moving on the dance floor. We would highly recommend to anyone”


The band were brilliant

5 stars - Ceilidh Cool are Highly Recommended
booked Ceilidh Cool for their party January 2026

“Thank you so much for your input and it was lovely meeting you in person. The band were brilliant although I think my guests were all a little sozzled so by the time the second set kicked off they were all worn out, the guys were so kind as the electrics were not working when they arrived but they never made me stress they just cracked on accordingly. Hope they enjoyed the party as much as me.”


Memories for a lifetime!

5 stars - Rakish Paddy are Highly Recommended
booked Rakish Paddy for their event in Hertfordshire November 2025

“The band were absolutely fantastic and made our celebration incredibly special. From virtuoso violin playing to taking requests, they really had it all. Thank you so much to Ruth and the other musicians for being the party to life!”


Thank you for making my dad’s send off so brilliant.

5 stars - Reels On Wheels are Highly Recommended
booked Reels On Wheels for their event in London October 2025

“Thank you for making my dad’s send off so brilliant, you played so beautifully and later managed to adjust and play to what ever the family suggested and to their singing.”


All the band were lovely. Great fun.

5 stars - Rakish Paddy are Highly Recommended
booked Rakish Paddy for their party in Suffolk October 2025

“It got people working together and the caller was very patient through all the chaos!”


The Dancing Ceilidh Trio were the best decision for our Wedding Reception!

5 stars - The Dancing Ceilidh Trio are Highly Recommended
booked The Dancing Ceilidh Trio for their wedding in North Yorkshire October 2025

“We booked the Dancing Ceilidh Trio for our Wedding reception and it was hands down the best decision. Garry was fantastic on the run up, being very helpful and responding to any questions we had, and the night of the Wedding was beyond words. All of our guests absolutely loved it and kept commenting on how it was one of the most enjoyable Weddings they’ve been to. We were all shattered afterwards,...” Read more


The band made the night

5 stars - The Dancing Ceilidh Trio are Highly Recommended
booked The Dancing Ceilidh Trio for their party in East Ayrshire August 2025

“The Dancing Ceilidh Trio played at my 60th birthday party. The night was great fun thanks to the music and direction from the band. Everyone had a great time and lots of folk complimenting the band. I would thoroughly recommend them for any party or wedding. They definitely made my night.”


Great way to get people on the dancefloor

5 stars - Gypsy Rogues are Highly Recommended
booked Gypsy Rogues for their wedding in Derbyshire August 2025

“The Gypsy Rogues were great, they made sure to read the room when doing the dances, we would have breaks in-between which allowed guests to take a breather. Sarah was great as the person who was telling us what to do if we got stuck with the dances. A Ceilidh is a brilliant way to add something a bit different to your wedding, so if you are unsure I would say go for it! Your guests will lov...” Read more


Had so many guests have made a point of coming to me to say how much they enjoye...

5 stars - Gypsy Rogues are Highly Recommended
booked Gypsy Rogues for their party in Manchester August 2025

“Nice folk, very pleasant, and just "got on with it", they were exactly what I had wanted, I wasn't sure at 1st but then realised they were just tuning up. Of course we were busy greeting guests , but saw within a very short time the dance floor had folk already up, now to me that's a great band, how many occasions do you attend and nobody moves, well this band had folk on the floor all night, the...” Read more


You, and the band really made my party.

5 stars - Rakish Paddy are Highly Recommended
booked Rakish Paddy for their party August 2025

“You, and the band really made my party. Thank you so much for bringing such good vibes and great talent to the evening. It was a pleasure dealing with you from start to finish. All my guests commented on how good Rakish Paddy was - and I was particularly delighted to see how enthusiastically, and quickly, they got into the singing. There was even an attempt at dancing (by, I have to let you know, ...” Read more

Performance quality: 5 stars
Sound quality: 5 stars
Behaviour: 5 stars
Communication: 5 stars
Audience engagement: 5 stars
Value for money: 5 stars
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