Irish / Folk Band Reviews
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Reviews
Average rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
Imogen W booked The Banjo Guy for their wedding in Herefordshire • July 2025
“John was amazing! We just left him to do his thing and he created the exact vibe we were hoping for. He is SO talented and everyone loved the music! He is also such a nice guy!”
I would definitely use them again for future parties
Kelly P booked Country Cool for their event • June 2025
“We recently hosted a Wild West themed party. Country Cool helped us find just the right band, with a caller to add to the fun of the theme with line dancing and barn dancing, as well as sourcing a rodeo bull to complete the theme and the entertainment. From start to end it was a very easy process and it was wonderful to have Country Cool to call up when we had concerns even on the evening of the e...”
Excellent night. Band were brilliant.
Alex B booked Craic It Up for their party • June 2025
“Excellent night. Band were brilliant. Loads of my guests messaged me saying what a fantastic night. Thank you Lilac & Rem ”
Laura P booked The Whiskey Priests for their party in Merseyside • June 2025
“Booked for my husbands surprise 50th. This was the best decision for the celebration. The band are friendly and musically extremely talented. Everyone was up and dancing. I would not hesitate to book again.”
So friendly and high attention to detail.
Jeff A booked Country Cool for their party • May 2025
“So friendly and high attention to detail. Super engaging and encouraging. Most know little to about line dancing (myself included), but this crew had everyone in lock step within minutes.”
Emily J booked Craic It Up for their event • May 2025
“Wow what a night of fantastic entertainment!! It is safe to say that Lilac made our event with customers raving at how good the music was and the energy she bought to our event was through the roof. Lilac is a must if you’re looking for a talented and exceptional musician. A definite re-hire for us.”
Excellent Golden Wedding Anniversary celebration with Country Cool
Laura G booked Country Cool for their wedding • May 2025
“We had an excellent Golden Wedding Anniversary celebration with Country Cool. Everyone had an hilarious time dancing. Gordon our call master was so patient and friendly guiding us through the dances. It was lovely to have a lively professional band. Everyone said they would do it again - even the younger ones! Thank you to you all!”
Ken M booked The Whiskey Priests for their party in Lancashire • May 2025
“At our party our guests were saying why are having an Irish band, when the whisky priests had done there sets they were saying why had we never had a group like that, they all loved the music ,the interaction with the group was brilliant. They made our party something special and will be a great memory to remember and look back on.”
Evie L booked Yellowbelly Ceilidh Band for their event • April 2025
“What a great night. Serena Smith, thank you!”
Absolutely incredible - could not fault them!
Shannan C booked Craic Attack for their party in Gwynedd • April 2025
“Craic Attack played as a surprise for my sister on her Hen do and they really were the absolute highlight of the weekend! Brilliant set, great fun and the guys got everyone dancing! Craic Attack were incredibly professional, friendly and the song selection was perfect - a mix of traditional Irish and some classic crowd pleasers. Great communication in the lead up to and on the day of the event. Th...”
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