The best ceilidh band in the West!
BLACK VELVET BAND CEILIDH TRIO guarantees you a brilliant night of ceilidh fun. The band specializes in providing barn dances for weddings, community events and family events.
Along with the two musicians, the band includes a dance-caller who will walk you through the dances and call the moves when the music strikes up. Don’t worry if you’ve never danced before - the caller will start with easy dances and will make sure that you don't end up in too much of a tangle!
Want a quote? Email blackvelvetband@hoptiludrop.co.uk or call Jennie on 07980 643988.
Watch ...
Black Velvet Band - Ceilidh and Barn Dance
Black Velvet Band - Ceilidh and Barn Dance
Black Velvet Band plays "Dixieland" & "The Dashing White Sergeant"
Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio - I Want to be Near You
Ceilidh Fun with Black Velvet Band - "Lucky Seven"
Reviews ....
Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio – International Student’s Ceilidh – July 2025
This is the second time we have booked the Black Velvet Band for our summer ceilidh, and it was such fun!
The band ran two different dancing sessions for our international students and were very patient with explaining the dances and encouraging all students to participate. The music was brilliant and energetic, and all three band members were so kind and even paused for a photoshoot with the students. We are looking forward to next summer already. I’d absolutely recommend them for any event/party/celebration!
Anna Llewellyn – Bristol University Centre for Study Abroad Coordinator
Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio – Georgina’s Wedding Ceilidh – July 2025
The band were a great edition to our wedding party event.
They arrived on time and had no issues setting up independently with minimal direction from us as hosts. They gave good directions in terms of getting us started with a first dance, and set the tone for the two sets they played perfectly – giving great instructions to the mostly complete novice crowd present, with a good dose of humour alongside.
Everyone there from small children through to retirees was able to participate. I wouldn’t hesitate to book them again for a future event, or to recommend them to others.
Georgina Baker
Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio – Elizabeth’s 60th Birthday Ceilidh – June 2025
We booked Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio for a sixtieth birthday party. Very much a family event, so all ages including children, who particularly enjoyed it, although everyone had a really great time. One of the parents told me that her little one has decided that a ceilidh is the very best kind of birthday party, so the bar was set high for all future birthdays there!
A few people knew the dances already, but most didn’t, and our caller guided us through each dance so that everyone could join in the fun! The atmosphere was lovely, and the musicians were impressive, plus really lovely people who were accommodating, helpful and great fun. I would definitely recommend them; they were fantastic, and the whole evening was an absolute joy. The only thing now is to find a good reason to do it all again!
Elizabeth Polding
Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio – Janet’s 69th Birthday Ceilidh – June 2025
Oh what a night it was! Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio was the perfect choice for a celebration.
They chose dances that matched the skill and enthusiasm of my guests. Setting the right pace is good when lots of guests belong to a running club! Guests from Hong Kong, Greece, Vietnam China and USA had no idea what they were coming to … The band arrived on time, setting up easily and Phil’s friendly manner of instruction was just right. My 6 year old niece (who is VERY shy) shocked her mother by joining the dancing!
Lovely comments from guests: “I haven’t danced like that in years” and ” The most fun and dis-organised chaos I’ve had in ages!
Janet Hathaway
Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio – Heidi and Harry’s Outdoor Wedding Ceilidh – May 2025
We had a fantastic time and the performance was amazing. Really got the party started… would highly recommend!
Harry Gordon