Irish / Folk Band Reviews

A definite re-hire for us.

5 stars - Craic It Up are Highly Recommended
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

5 stars - Country Cool are Highly Recommended
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!”

Excellent performance

5 stars - The Whiskey Priests are Highly Recommended
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.”

What a great night!

5 stars - Yellowbelly Ceilidh Band are Highly Recommended
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!

5 stars - Craic Attack are Highly Recommended
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...”“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. The guys also respected the surprise for my sister too and she was over the moon! Will definitely hire these guys for my next event! Thank you so very much!” Read more

Country Cool were fantastic

5 stars - Country Cool are Highly Recommended
Sarah P booked Country Cool for their party

“Country Cool were fantastic at our country and western night. Their lively set had everyone on their feet, and the line dancing was a real hit! The band were so good and really captured the spirit of the fun, feel - good night!”

You were absolutely the right choice

5 stars - Country Cool are Highly Recommended
Ian L booked Country Cool for their party

“Thank you Ken for your contribution to making our Party on Saturday so brilliant. You were absolutely the right choice to give our guests (all 110) an introduction to line dancing. You got the balance right and the fun came as a result. The two late afternoon 45 minute sessions were the right balance to get the guests ready and up and dancing to the Band in the evening. Brilliant. Thank you. Best ...”“Thank you Ken for your contribution to making our Party on Saturday so brilliant. You were absolutely the right choice to give our guests (all 110) an introduction to line dancing. You got the balance right and the fun came as a result. The two late afternoon 45 minute sessions were the right balance to get the guests ready and up and dancing to the Band in the evening. Brilliant. Thank you. Best wishes (Ian (70) and Jenni (30))” Read more

Exactly what we were looking for

5 stars - The Whiskey Priests are Highly Recommended
Abbie B booked The Whiskey Priests for their event in Derbyshire

“We booked the band for our first St Patrick's Day event and will definitely be looking to book again. A good mix of quicker and slower songs, and added so much to the atmosphere.”

We hope you return soon!

5 stars - Yellowbelly Ceilidh Band are Highly Recommended
Christine B booked Yellowbelly Ceilidh Band for their event

“Serena. We had a great evening at Corby Glen last evening. Great collection of music with your fellow musicians. We hope you will return to the area in the near future! ”

Made the evening even better than we’d expected

5 stars - Craic It Up are Highly Recommended
Andy K booked Craic It Up for their event

“Brilliant - they judged the mood perfectly and made the evening even better than we’d expected. Thank you!”