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Black Velvet Band Irish Duo – Christmas Party – December 2024
Black Velvet yet again provided fantastic music at our Christmas party. The duo are so flexible and helpful – this year they played quite a few Scottish reels etc for our Highland Themed Party which was perfect. The vibe was also just right and got lots of people up and dancing. It was a key contribution to the overall atmosphere.
Please thank them for me. I highly recommend them!
Marg Oram
Black Velvet Band Hoedown Trio / 7oaks TriClub Hoedown Barn Dance / November 2024
The Black Velvet Hoedown Trio were superb on Saturday 16th November for our annual 7Oaks TriClub dinner dance. We had 50 members turn up at the Chipstead Sailing Club Clubhouse, and I can tell you that as soon as Mike and his band started playing the first set, everyone got up to dance! There were high levels of energy in the room and the Hoedown Trio rose to the occasion spectacularly, matching our enthusiasm and giving us little anecdotes on the history of the dance with instructions as we cooled down and grabbed a different partner.
The band were duly fed and watered with a delicious Greek buffet, and by special request they played a Greek dance to thank the chefs. I think Black Velvet were stunned with the energy levels and full dance floor – and there was no slacking from music or dancing. By the end of the second set we were all perspiring in a good way!!!!
There have been calls from many members to make this an annual event, so rest assured we will re-book the chaps for a rematch! A fantastic evening had by all. Many thanks to Mike and the band.
Sally Mortleman – Social Secretary, 7Oaks TriClub
Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio / Georgia’s Wedding Ceilidh / October 2024
It was so much fun to have the trio along and they were so clear with their instructions that even the French at our wedding could follow along. Mike’s communication was superb and at one point
extremely helpful by replying quickly with a key document, as we dealt with a problem with our venue.
Thank you all.
Georgia Ford
Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio / Lily’s 30th Birthday Ceilidh / September 2024
It was a brilliant night!
I had an excellent experience with the Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio – they were very responsive and flexible on and before the night. The caller was easy to understand, enthusiastic and the band are very
talented musicians.
I highly recommend them.
Lily Chapman
Black Velvet Band Hoedown Trio / The Sun Inn, Hardingstone / September 2024
Black Velvet Band Hoedown Trio were so much fun! We booked them for our first Barn Dance and were unsure of how it would work. They fully put our minds at ease as everyone got stuck into the fun!
Prompt, professional and organised. Easy to work with and enjoyable to have at our public event. 10/10 thanks guys!
Daniella Murray, General Manager: The Sun Inn
Black Velvet Band Irish Trio / Lambourn Sports Club / September 2024
The guys were great, everyone had a superb time. We’ll have them back next year as people want the event to be an annual thing. Two people asked me to pass your contact details on as well as they’d like to book them for separate events.
Shaun Reynolds
Black Velvet Band Gypsy Jazz & Folky Pop Duo / 80th Birthday Party / August 2024
The band was fantastic. I’m so pleased I booked them. Everyone loved the music and they were perfect
for the party. Please thank them again and I wish them well.
Mike George
Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio / Michele’s Daughter’s Wedding Ceilidh / August 2024
Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio for our daughter’s wedding on 3 August at the Cotswold Country Park! It was brilliant.
Michele Mills
Black Velvet Band Irish Duo / 70th Birthday Party / July 2024
Mike and David entertained us at our family party with a wonderful mix of Irish songs. Everyone had an absolutely brilliant time. Mike even got us all dancing which caused a great deal of hilarity! I’d thoroughly recommend them to turn any occasion in to one to be fondly remembered.
John Cliff
Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio / Sian’s Wedding Ceilidh / July 2024
We had such a great time with the band at our wedding last weekend! All our guests had a great laugh and really loved the dancing. We may not have a career in dancing but it definitely was fun! We also really appreciate the band calling out a dance for our first dance. It was so much nicer than swaying on a dance floor to a slow song in front of everyone.
Sian Tindall