Fiona booked Ceilidh With Us for a private event
Monday, 9th November 2026
Verified
Fantastic musicians. Got all my guests involved. Everyone really enjoyed the Ceilidh.
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Louise booked Little Oak Ceilidh Band for a private event
Thursday, 5th November 2026
VerifiedThank you so much Little Oak! You were brilliant! I have been to many ceilidhs over the years and you were one of the best! Your communication beforehand was great, you were very friendly, Sarah, the caller was so clear and patient with helping us and the music was glorious. You played all our special requests too. Thank you for making my birthday celebration so special! From Louise x
Sister booked Wee Cabin Ceilidh Band for a private event
Tuesday, 3rd November 2026
VerifiedVery good
Lucy booked Bowstring for a wedding
Tuesday, 3rd November 2026
VerifiedGreat fun, and really professional. We booked Bowstring for our wedding, and really enjoyed the evening.
Hannah booked Cahootenany for a birthday party
Friday, 30th October 2026
VerifiedSo happy I booked the Cahootenany ceilidh band for my 30th birthday. They were clear and friendly in all communication and really lead the way in everything that needed doing (as I had no idea having never thrown a party like this before). On the day they came early to set everything up and do sound checks before guests arrived which worked well. Their sets were fab and the caller (sorry I've forgotten her name) was great making people feel comfortable enough to dance whilst teasing a little bit. Best decision hiring the band - they were the party! Thanks so much to everyone.
Lorraine booked The New Fox Band - Ceilidh Band for a wedding
Tuesday, 27th October 2026
VerifiedThey were on time, kept to time and were a fantastic set for our wedding, they had people on the dance floor who would not normally get up to dance and afterwards so many people complimented them!
Nicola booked The Reel Hoosewives Ceilidh Band for a birthday party
Monday, 26th October 2026
VerifiedGreat ceilidh, flexible with fitting around our plans, and braved Storm Boelo to come over to our birthday party in Edinburgh. Thank you!
Sioned booked The Sweeney Ceilidh Band for a wedding
Monday, 26th October 2026
VerifiedSuperb, we and our guests had a brilliant time!
Will booked Bowstring for a birthday party
Thursday, 22nd October 2026
VerifiedFantastic!!!!
Matthew booked Cat’s Claw Ceilidh Band for a wedding
Wednesday, 21st October 2026
VerifiedThese guys are the real deal. Mick, our caller, explained each dance very well, and made everyone feel very comfortable. The band were musically on point, and worked around our schedule as the wedding day timings were a bit later than expected. The whole group set up and down without fuss and were able to accommodate some additional requests for the first dance. My sister and a friend were able to use their system to perform the song. Thank you guys for making our day highly memorable.
Max booked Dr ReelGood CeilidhBand for a birthday party
Wednesday, 21st October 2026
VerifiedRab and team were fantastic when playing for out ceilidh the other night. Clear communications beforehand, very flexible and willing to cater to exact needs and requirements and generally just very pleasant and professional to deal with. They got a half-room full of english folk up, enthused and coordinated for a wee jig and everyone was simply raving about it as their first ceilidh experience! Thanks guys :)
Tanya booked Sir Dancelot Ceilidh Band for a birthday party
Tuesday, 20th October 2026
VerifiedSir Dancelot were absolutely superb. Excellent communication, wonderful musicians and extremely patient and accommodating. Everyone had a fabulous time and our younger folkies were welcomed on stage to play too. Highly highly recommend.
Angela booked Swing The Bridge for a birthday party
Tuesday, 20th October 2026
VerifiedSadly was not the experience I was expecting.
Lois booked The Rock Ceilidh Band for a private event
Tuesday, 20th October 2026
VerifiedThe Rock Ceilidh Band were fantastic! Communications beforehand were excellent, the band were so friendly, helpful, and flexible on the night, and most importantly we had a great ceilidh with everyone up on the dance floor for hours. Highly recommended!
Jon booked Bracken Rigg Band for a charity event
Monday, 19th October 2026
VerifiedSadly a member of the band fell poorly before the gig, but they went above and beyond in a time of need to source us a replacement who were fabulous.
Samantha booked Cat’s Claw Ceilidh Band for a birthday party
Monday, 19th October 2026
VerifiedWhat a fantastic band! The music was great and the caller was very patient! I thoroughly recommend Cat's Claw if you want a night of good music and fun!
Adele booked Wee Cabin Ceilidh Band for a birthday party
Monday, 19th October 2026
VerifiedGreat Band perfect mix of songs and the ceilidh was fab !!
Richard booked Black Velvet Ceilidh Trio for a corporate event
Monday, 19th October 2026
VerifiedWe booked Black Velvet with just 1 week notice for our company's annual social event. They confirmed quickly and followed up with two phone calls to check details with us. On the night, they were very accommodating - we asked them if they would mind changing from holding the ceilidh inside the main house to work in an open barn (in October). We were ready to move inside if the night got too cold, but it worked brilliantly. The team loved the magic of live music and the fun of the dancing, with Jenny's calling holding everything together. Thanks for a great night.
AILEEN booked Pentlands Ceilidh Band for a private event
Tuesday, 13th October 2026
VerifiedPentland Ceilidh Band made our Anniversary celeidh celebrations at the Tornacoille Hotel into a really great night. Everyone had a fantastic time. I was so pleased to see everyone laughing and dancing and having such a great time. I had a very clear picture of how I wanted the night to go, and it went exactly as I had hoped for. Obviously that couldn't have happened without a good ceilidh band! Pentland had everyone up on the floor from the very first dance, all a bit chaotic on the dancing front, but what fun it was. Also they were great to deal with in the build-up, always responding quickly to my emails. All very smooth. A really memorable night. Thank you.
Jamie booked Scott Leslie Ceilidh Band for a private event
Tuesday, 13th October 2026
VerifiedExcellent ceilidh band! They were amazing throughout and we got so many comments from our guests, some very experienced ceilidh goers, that this was the best ceilidh they've been to in a while, and it genuinely all comes down to Scott Leslie Ceilidh band. I would highly recommend them!
