Review Centre: Folk Bands

"If you are looking for a unique, diverse musical sound for an occasion, then book The Achill Lads. They are exceptionally talented musicians with style/genres ranging from traditional Irish/occasion/church music, piping, folk and singing. The variety of instruments they can play is astonishing! Their professionalism is second to none and I have been lucky to perform with them throughout the years. We were very honoured to have them perform at our Wedding last year and they were amazing! A huge thank you again to Cian and Michael! Acaill abú!"

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"The Tuscany Wedding Folk Band was absolutely incredible! They kept everyone thoroughly entertained throughout our cocktail hour—singing, interacting seamlessly with guests, and creating the most vibrant, fun atmosphere. Professional, engaging, and dedicated to bringing our wedding dreams to life. We cannot thank them enough for making our day so special!"

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"Many thanks for all the Support, Sound system and communication Mr Apostolos owner and dirrector of ''The Cult Caffe''. See you soon again..."

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"Michael played the bagpipes at our wedding and was absolutely fantastic. He welcomed our guests with beautiful music as they arrived at the church and piped us out at the end of the ceremony — such a special touch. From the start, he was so friendly, laid-back, and easy to deal with, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. Our guests loved his playing, and so did we — it added something really memorable to the day. Highly recommend!"

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"Thanks again for making our wedding very special !"

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"I have seen Tatcho Drom several times now. The first time was a few years ago in the Percival Room, South Bank, London. They were phenomenal. The atmosphere, whipped up by the whole band and in particular by Gundula Gruen through her virtuoso violin playing and her repartee with the audience, was pulsating. I think some of the audience were from the Balkans and they were going wild. But most of us cold-blooded Englishmen and woman were up on our feet as well. If you get the chance to see this lot performing live, grab it. I love going to their shows."

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"Nick was awesome. Very talented and a great personality to interact with the guests."

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"Look, I’m not fancy with music. I just know when something hits right. Golden OPA Band? They deliver. Good sound, good energy, no pretentious stuff. Just proper Greek music played by people who care. Respect."

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" I just wanted to say thank let you so much for coming to play at our wedding last weekend, you were all absolutely amazing! I can’t believe how much you managed to get everyone to throw themselves in to it! You were wonderful! All the best, Sarah & Tom"

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"Maria Ploumi is an exceptional laouto player and singer, seamlessly blending traditional Greek music with contemporary influences. Her recent performance with Chrysoula K. & Púrpura was a masterclass in musicality and emotion. With her expressive laouto playing and warm vocals, Ploumi added depth and texture to a diverse repertoire spanning Greece, Argentina, Portugal, Armenia, and Italy. The band’s unique instrumentation—kanun, flute, cello, and laouto—created a rich, immersive soundscape, with Ploumi’s precision and artistry standing out as a highlight. Her synergy with lead singer Chrysoula Kechagioglou and the rest of the ensemble was remarkable, delivering a performance that was both technically impressive and deeply moving. Maria Ploumi’s ability to bridge musical traditions makes her a standout artist in today’s world music scene. Whether leading with her laouto or harmonizing in song, she brings an authenticity and passion that captivates audiences."

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"Thank you so much to you all for playing at our wedding. The music was amazing and we loved Auld Lang Syne at the end. Highly recommended ceilidh band!"

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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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"Your 1977 guitar album recently came into my life and has brought me so much joy. It is up there with the best finger pickin albums of the 21st century."

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"Platform 1 produce music that is uniquely beautiful. Like a bright red tie in a room full of beige, their songs have a brilliant uniqueness. With chord structures from Josh containing a subtle chromaticism blended with Martha's faultless vocal they are one of a kind. "

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"Hi, Just wanted to say an enormous thank you to Playlisters for the amazing performance at our wedding. You were very professional and got everyone dancing. We could not have asked for a better performance. You made our night so enjoyable. Thank you Pippa & Andy"

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