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Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio / Claire’s 60th Birthday / May 2025
Black Velvet Trio were absolutely perfect for the barn dance we hosted. The trio were cool, calm and professional in their ability to literally herd cats! They were able to bring a huge smile to every face which was always my wish.
The musicians were brilliant at just playing wonderful barn dance music whilst we laughed and bumped and crashed about with our two and sometimes three left feet.
Our last (came too quick) dance was the Swiss Roll. We all loved it and would be so happy to have Black Velvet Trio back to do it all again.
Claire Maymon
Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio / Multicultural Ceilidh / May 2025
Many thanks to Black Velvet for the fab barn dance for my husband’s 60th. We set them the challenge of providing all-age, muslim-friendly dances for a multicultural community; Our guests included friends and neighbours from Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, Somalia, South Africa and Cameroon. Mike and his band rose to the occasion with single sex sets, non gendered calling, and a clever choice of dances (including one with no physical contact at all!). We were so impressed with the attention to detail that enabled everyone to take part.
Here are quotes from two of our younger guests:
“That was the best evening of my whole life,” Radman, aged 8
“Please can you invite me to your next birthday party when you are 61,” Rayan, aged 8
Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio / Simon’s Wedding / April 2025
Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio performed at our Wedding reception. The music was fantastic and Alan the caller talked our guests through the dances with patience and wit.
Our guests included some serious Scottish dancing enthusiasts together with a lot of enthusiastic amateurs, complete beginners and no hopers – all of whom had an absolute blast! We would highly recommend the band and a couple of our guests made enquiries about booking them for upcoming events, which speaks for itself.
Thank you for providing us with fantastic memories filled with joy and laughter.
Simon Rigby
Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio / Katherine's 50th Birthday Ceilidh / April 2025
I booked Black Velvet Ceilidh Trio for my wife’s 50th Birthday barn dance. The booking process and communication was great.
On the night, from the off, everyone was up dancing. The instructions were great and they really got us all into the spirit. Lots of comments from our friends about how good they were. Thanks to all for an amazing night of music and dance. Would definitely recommend.
Eddie Kapadia
Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio / Emma’s Daughter’s Wedding / April 2025
What a brilliant evening! The band were exactly what we wanted for my daughter’s wedding and really helped the reception go with a swing. Good music and the caller was great fun and guided us through the dances. Really good communication leading up to the wedding, too. Thank you for a fabulous evening.
Emma Colwill
Black Velvet Band Irish Duo – Anniversary Party – April 2025
Very talented musicians, accommodating in choosing the music. Everyone was impressed and enjoyed the evening. A number of people have asked me who the band was for potential future bookings – I think that speaks for itself. Based on their performance and what people told me after the gig, I’m sure it won’t be their last visit to Malvern!
Paul Smith
Black Velvet Band Irish Trio – Cheltenham Gold Cup – March 2025
Absolutely brilliant band – everybody loved them!
We booked the band to play at The Three Lions, Stourport-on-Severn on Gold Cup Day 2025 and didn’t regret the decision. They came in set up and started playing straight away and immediately the dance floor was full. We were turning people away at the door as the pub was full to the brim! They played to the crowd and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves as well.
Emma Peach
Black Velvet Band Scottish Ceilidh Trio / Burns Night Ceilidh / January 2025
This is the 3rd year we have had the pleasure of Black Velvet Band providing our entertainment for Burns Night. Once again it was an absolutely fantastic night had by all, with everyone thoroughly enjoying the dancing. Great explanations throughout and lots of fun. Will definitely be booking again for next year.
Chief Petty Officer Kenny Mair