Review Centre: Folk Bands

"I had the pleasure of the Brogues two piece ceilidh band of Alan and Grace to host my 21st birthday. The whole experience from booking, organising and the party itself was perfect. Grace and Alan were professional, friendly and ensured the best experience possible for both me and my guests. They ensured a personalised experience and everyone commented on how amazing the music and atmosphere was and I cannot thank them enough for making my 21st the special night it was."

Reply by The Brogues Ceilidh Band
Thank you so much for this lovely review Lauren! We had so much fun celebrating with you and your guests - always a pleasure to return to Islay :)

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"Where do I even start? These gents were incredible. They were set up and raring to go prior to all guests arriving, they had a fantastic repertoire (something for everyone). Great vocals, excellent playing. I cannot fault them. They really made my wedding special and really hit home with our first dance request! (They played "Where is my mind" live). Beautiful night."

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"Thank you Telegraph that was amazing, exactly what I had in mind!"

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"Me and James loved you guys at our wedding! We will totally recommend you to our friends!!"

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"27 and 28 of August were special. Performing after long to one of our favorite places and the greatest of the area. Giannis Lambrou we thank you very much for the hospitality and we will meet again soon. Enjoy the fast coming snow period there!!! Thanks again!! "

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"Blag played at our party last weekend to celebrate our wedding, they were truly lovely people and great musicians. All our guests really enjoyed themselves and said it was such a change from a tribute band or disco, do not hesitate to book these guys . ?"

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"There’s something beautifully unpolished about Golden OPA Band. Not messy—human. Their sound has this lived‑in warmth, like stories passed down over wine and late nights. You don’t just hear them; you feel the room shift around them."

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"It was great, thanks to the band for being part of it and making it a night to remember. Thanks to your patience and understanding through the organising too."

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"Carla, Dino, Guglielmo, and Angelo of Barbera & Champagne performed at my wedding in June 2025, and I truly couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience. From the very beginning, communication and coordination with Carla was seamless. She was warm, responsive, and incredibly professional. Her voice is absolutely stunning, and the entire quartet brought such vibrant energy to the celebration. Their performance of romantic classics in English, Italian, Spanish, and French added an elegant, heartfelt touch that made our wedding feel like a dream. So many of our guests commented on how unforgettable the music was. Grazie mille to Barbera & Champagne for making our special day even more memorable!"

Reply by Barbera & Champagne
Thank you so much Nicole for having us at your wedding and for your very kind words about our performance! We had a great time too, the medieval Abbey was incredibly fascinating and everything in the place expressed a positive energy. Our best wishes to you and your husband! Carla & Officina del Malcontento

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"Just wanted to write and thank you all for Sunday! Everyone had such a good night and loved the band. Thank you!"

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"Hi there. Just wanted to say a big thank you for last night. Peaky Playlisters were great & everyone has said how fantastic the band were. And you got everyone dancing all night. It really did make our Wedding that extra bit special. Thank you. Cheers Matt & Leanne"

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"A lovely, friendly professional band Re-Jigged Ceilidh Band were recommended to me by one of their players for our charity Barn Dance. They were great fun, friendly and very professional. Chris contacted me in advance to enquire about access, parking, and facilities in the hall to make correct arrangements. They arrived 1and 1/2 hours beforehand and set up their equipment efficiently. They looked good on stage with coloured lights along the front and dressed appropriately. Each member is a professional musician and the music was excellent, with balance and volume adjusted perfectly for the hall. They kept 90 people dancing for 3 hours, with an interval . It was a great atmosphere. I hope they will play for us again and I would not hesitate to recommend the Rejigged Ceilidh Band. "

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"Mike & Tenzen are able to make their instruments come to life and tell stories of their own. They have a diverse registry, varying from shamanic music with the didgeridoo being played, or their folk songs where they both sing."

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"Wonderful Performance! I had the pleasure of having Ayden and Paul perform for our St. Patrick’s Day Party and they were awesome! Very professional and great to work with. The music was excellent and they interacted with our residents which they loved! Definitely would book them again. Thank you for a wonderful party!"

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"I asked Michael to help me do one of the most important things in my life yet - propose to my girlfriend. Michael played the Highland bagpipes and the whistle to make the magic happen. A great performance: musically, visually and emotionally. Very talented and dressed in a bagpiper uniform, a true professionnal. 100% satisfied! I forgot to mention, she said yes!"

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