ceilidh band reviews

Ceilidh Band Reviews

99% of customers would recommend Alive's Ceilidh Bands to their friends

99% of customers would recommend Alive's Ceilidh Bands to their friends.

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Wonderful show!

5 stars - Rakish Paddy are Highly Recommended
booked Rakish Paddy for their event June 2024

“Wonderful show! 5 stars, great music, great fun.”


Made my evening!

5 stars - Rakish Paddy are Highly Recommended
booked Rakish Paddy for their event in Hertfordshire June 2024

“I booked Rakish Paddy for my 60th birthday Ceilidh - couldn't have had a more perfect celebration. Ruth and the guys totally made the evening. Their musicianship was fabulous, my guests commented on how good they were. Communication was excellent throughout from the initial telephone call with Ruth right through to the end of my celebration. I wanted a fun evening for amateur dancers and they pro...”


Outstanding in every way

5 stars - Gypsy Rogues are Highly Recommended
booked Gypsy Rogues for their event in Oxfordshire May 2024

“Getting the extended family together every year has always been fun and a great way of keeping in touch beyond the normal births, deaths and marriages. The Gypsy Rogues helped make this year’s gathering especially good fun. The music was fabulous and they really got everyone into the party spirit… I think they might even have had a bit of fun themselves, despite my awful singing, about which they ...”


An excellent ceilidh

5 stars - Rabscallion are Highly Recommended
booked Rabscallion for their Wedding in Staffordshire May 2024

“Rabscallion are excellent musicians who brought energy and laughs to our wedding day. With a wide repertoire of well known ceilidh tunes, they handled the challenge of 100 people (95% of whom had never been to a ceilidh before). I would recommend them for any event.”


Thank you so much for a great session yesterday!

5 stars - Rakish Paddy are Highly Recommended
booked Rakish Paddy for their event March 2024

“Thank you so much for a great session yesterday! I do hope you and the band had a great time? We’ve had wonderful feedback from everyone that attended / was working! ”


I'd give them 6 stars

5 stars - Footfall are Highly Recommended
booked Footfall for their event March 2024

“We'd like to give the Rosevilles six stars if we could! Punctual, friendly, accommodating, good value - and great musicians! Our do was a seventieth birthday party with guests from 5 to 97, and everyone loved it. Hire them - you'll have a great time!”


Brilliant Burns Night Band

5 stars - Hazelwood are Highly Recommended
booked Hazelwood for their event in Hampshire January 2024

“This is the second year that we have had Hazelwood perform at the HMS EXCELLENT Burns Night dinner. If anything, they were even better this year than last. There were a few guests who knew the dances but most were heavily dependent on the skill of the caller. She didn't disappoint; keeping us all on track and making the evening run brilliantly. I will be making sure to book early to guarante...”


Incredible night was had by all.

5 stars - The Dancing Ceilidh Trio are Highly Recommended
booked The Dancing Ceilidh Trio for their Wedding January 2024

“We had hunted for a Ceilidh Band for ages then were recommended to book these guys. Sooo glad we did. Incredible night was had by all. Highly recommend. To all looking, you will not be disappointed!”


Mum loved you guys!

5 stars - Vivacious are Highly Recommended
booked Vivacious for their Wedding November 2023

“My mum's having such a good time listening to your music… We were dancing with her all night! Thanks for making my mum smile.”


The Finale to a very special conference

5 stars - Sandpiper are Highly Recommended
booked Sandpiper for their event in North Yorkshire November 2023

“Ben Farmer was a pleasure to deal with both before the event and during. Very impressed. The dance floor was full from start to finish.”

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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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