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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Professional and amazing

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

“they were very professional and amazing, my guest absolutely loved them. They got people up dancing which was great.”


Everyone had a wonderful time

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

“We enjoyed the ceilidh so much. It was really great. Everyone had a wonderful time. Thank you! And we'll definitely recommend you to others. ”


We all had a great evening and everyone really enjoyed the ceilidh!

5 stars - Rabscallion are Highly Recommended
booked Rabscallion for their event in Oxfordshire

“To all of you in Rabscallion Just to say thanks for the music and dancing you led on Saturday night in Lapworth. We all had a great evening and everyone really enjoyed the ceilidh! Lots of people commented on how good the band was, several saying you were the best they had seen! If we hear anyone is having a similar do, I will definitely recommend you”


The band were superb

5 stars - Reels On Wheels are Highly Recommended
booked Reels On Wheels for their event at The Plough Inn

“Everything went excellently (except the weather!) The band were superb. They worked really hard and played a couple of extra songs at the end as no one wanted them to stop. Great service all round, thank you ”


Rabscallion was perfect for our event.

5 stars - Rabscallion are Highly Recommended
booked Rabscallion for their event at Norwegian Church Arts Centre

“The event went fantastically. Rabscallion was perfect for our event, and without exception every email we have received about the party since then has praised the band. They’re not only excellent musicians, but great people too.”


Fantastic way to personalise our wedding

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

“Fantastic way to personalise our wedding. We had such a good time, as did our guests. The ceilidh was great fun and the DJ-ing was great too”


Made the evening go with a swing.

5 stars - Rakish Paddy are Highly Recommended
booked Rakish Paddy for their Wedding at New Unity in London

“Rakish Paddy played at my daughter's wedding reception on Saturday (14 May 2016) and really made the evening go with a swing.  All the communication in the run up to the event was good - what music we were looking for, arrangements about set up, timings, etc.  Musically, they are an excellent band and they also knew intuitively how to mix up the set with some softer songs to give the ene...”


Such a treat to listen to

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

“Wonderfully professional and wonderfully Irish! Such a treat to listen to. Would highly recommend to anyone thinking of booking. Was such a treat and a pleasure to work alongside such an incredibly talented Ceilidh band”


A great night was had and enjoyed by all!

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

“A great night was had and enjoyed by all! We would definitely use the Haggis Chasers at a similar future event.”


Great musicians. Would certainly recommend

5 stars - Gypsy Rogues are Highly Recommended
booked Gypsy Rogues for their Wedding at Kirtlington Park in Oxfordshire

“The Gypsy Rogues recently played at our wedding. They did a blinding set, getting everyone dancing. Great musicians, but also know how important humour is when calling a ceilidh for a wedding full of people who've never been to one before. Would certainly recommend.”

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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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