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Irish / Folk Band Reviews

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Lavenham Garden Club party

5 stars - The Celtic Mandolin Man are Highly Recommended
booked The Celtic Mandolin Man for their party in Suffolk January 2026

“Terry was perfect for or garden club party not to loud and well appreciated”


They really made it something special

5 stars - Country Cool are Highly Recommended
booked Country Cool for their party December 2025

“Amazing band, booked them for my partner's surprise 50th Birthday party and they really made it something special. We all had the best time and they got the crowd dancing (and line dancing) loads. Loved the barn dancing as well. Not a bad word to say. Highly recommend!!”


Wedding reception

5 stars - Traditional Duo are Highly Recommended
booked Traditional Duo for their wedding in Kent November 2025

“They played two sets and added greatly to the relaxed atmosphere in our cafe venue.”


Everyone had an amazing time

5 stars - Craic It Up are Highly Recommended
booked Craic It Up for their party November 2025

“We absolutely loved having you and everyone had an amazing time. Thank you so very much for being so much fun on the night!”


Would totally recommend to anyone

5 stars - Country Cool are Highly Recommended
booked Country Cool for their party October 2025

“What an amazing band. Entertained us for a works event with their great music and some fabulous line dancing as well. Instructions were clear and easy to follow and it was such good fun. Would totally recommend to anyone who wants to do something a bit different”


Private Party - Ah We Loved It!

5 stars - The Celtic Mandolin Man are Highly Recommended
booked The Celtic Mandolin Man for their party at The Prince Regent Hotel in Essex

“Ah we loved it. Thanks so much" S.G.”


Such a great night, thank you so much!

5 stars - Country Cool are Highly Recommended
booked Country Cool for their party September 2025

“It was such a great night, thank you so much! Our venue was on the smaller side but so pleased you guys made it work with the smaller drum set etc. Everyone was very impressed with the band and the ratio of free dancing to choreographed line dances was perfect. A very successful surprise birthday hoedown!”


Everything was great!

5 stars - Craic It Up are Highly Recommended
booked Craic It Up for their party September 2025

“Everything was great! Very easy to book and organise, very professionally done. The band were all really nice too and flawless really, I’ve not got any negative feedback.”


Thank you so much for making it a truly successful memorable party

5 stars - Country Cool are Highly Recommended
booked Country Cool for their party September 2025

“Country Cool were brilliant. Every part of the process from booking the band, sorting playlists and explaining how the night would run was done effortlessly and made me feel confident that they would look after us and put on a good show. The night went seamlessly and they performed beyond expectation. The girls had the best night and everyone loved the line dancing/barn dance. The DJ was great - n...”


Fantastic band, had everyone up dancing

5 stars - Country Cool are Highly Recommended
booked Country Cool for their event September 2025

“We hired Country Cool for a country event at The Barn at Sir Henrys. Fantastic band, had everyone up dancing / line dancing. They brought brilliant vibes to the barn.”

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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