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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The caller was excellent with our wide range of ages!

5 stars - Reels On Wheels are Highly Recommended
booked Reels On Wheels for their event

“The band were really good and the caller was excellent with our wide range of ages - she included everyone and helped the children to be able to do the dances!”


The perfect band for the perfect Scottish wedding!

5 stars - Jigs n Gigs Ceilidh are Highly Recommended
booked Jigs n Gigs Ceilidh for their Wedding

“This ceilidh band recently played at my Daughter and Son-In-Law’s wedding at Balbirnie house. They couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating before and during the event. Their playing is of an extremely high standard with a really fun energy. They played for exactly the right amount of time and took a couple of breaks so we could get our breath back. The dance floor was very bu...”


They had everyone up dancing and the caller did an amazing job!

5 stars - Jigs n Gigs Ceilidh are Highly Recommended
booked Jigs n Gigs Ceilidh for their Wedding

“This band played at my wedding. An absolute pleasure to deal with and the music was even better! They had everyone up dancing and the caller did an amazing job! I’d highly recommend them! Thank you!”


The music was terrific!

5 stars - Jigs n Gigs Ceilidh are Highly Recommended
booked Jigs n Gigs Ceilidh for their event

“We had the pleasure of being at a birthday ceilidh where the band was playing. The music was terrific for dancing to and the volume was such that those not on the floor were able to chat. Interaction with guests was excellent; great fun was had by all! ”


Thank you for the fantastic performance at our event

5 stars - Rakish Paddy are Highly Recommended
booked Rakish Paddy for their event in East Sussex

“I would like to thank you for the fantastic performance at our event last Saturday. Every guest absolutely loved Rakish Paddy. They have been doing events at the Owl for the 12 years I have lived there, and they told me this was the best band they have ever had. Really, a top class gig, which is greatly appreciated. I hope we can do another one in the coming year , and would love you to do it .”


I would definitely recommend them!

5 stars - Jigs n Gigs Ceilidh are Highly Recommended
booked Jigs n Gigs Ceilidh for their Wedding

“Thoroughly enjoyed this band at my daughter’s wedding! I would definitely recommend them, thank you!”


Everybody loved them they made the night.

5 stars - Gypsy Rogues are Highly Recommended
booked Gypsy Rogues for their Wedding in Gloucestershire

“We had decided on an english barn dance, and the gypsy rogues delivered in spades,everbody git up and it really made the bight. The caller was friendly and fun. A really nice touch was the band playing music between dances. Thank you so much for a brilliant night.”


Reels On Wheels were great and very professional!

5 stars - Reels On Wheels are Highly Recommended
booked Reels On Wheels for their event

“Reels On Wheels were great and very professional! We would definitely recommend them.”


Everyone had great fun and thoroughly enjoyed the experience of a ceilidh.

5 stars - Reels On Wheels are Highly Recommended
booked Reels On Wheels for their event

“Turned up when they said they would and were very accommodating. Margaret was great at encouraging the reticent and showing how to do the dances. Everyone had great fun and thoroughly enjoyed the experience of a ceilidh. Would definitely recommend Reels On Wheels to others.”


Got us up and jigging. A very enjoyable night.

5 stars - The Haggis Chasers are Highly Recommended
booked The Haggis Chasers for their event in Fife

“The occasion was a 35 year reunion and some people hadn't been to a ceilidh since leaving Uni. Great tunes, some classic dances and some that were new to us. They were all well called, and got us all up and jigging. Really added to a great night. Thank you Haggis Chasers!”

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Audience engagement: 5 stars
Value for money: 5 stars
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