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"Cats Claw stood out in the promo presentations. We started out with high anticipation.... we ended with expectations exceeded! All-round 5 stars for the practical, professional, and logistical stuff. 6+ stars for personality and friendliness:) 10 stars for the reciprocal engagement with the floor and the mood. I've worked at festival stages with ceilidh bands (I booked CC for this wedding) and CC are a group that just kept giving. Be clear about your needs and they will meet them. The feedback and accolades from the wedding couple and guests were great... and also some neighbours who listened in! Job done... thanks Cats Claw. "

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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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"Thank you so much for playing at our wedding and adding such a wonderful touch to the day. Walking down the aisle to Tabhair dom do lámh was a moment we'll never forget, and the tunes you played throughout the cocktail reception kept the atmosphere so lively and joyous. Your music made Emma's whole Irish side of the family very happy and gave many of our American guests their first intro to traditional Irish music - not to mention that you all sounded great too! We can't thank you enough for adding such a special touch to our Wedding Day! With so much gratitude,"

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"Blending Tradition with Modern Hits! Ixeis Afixeis these Greek Band brings a unique blend of both traditional Greek music and contemporary hits. While their roots lie in laïkó, rebetiko, and folk, they also expertly cover songs by popular modern Greek artists like Vertis, Karras, Pantelidis, and Vissi. Their versatility makes them the perfect choice for any event, combining the timeless sounds of Greece with the energy of today’s top hits. Whether you're celebrating a wedding, party, or festival, Ixeis Afixeis keeps the crowd dancing and engaged all night long with both classic and current Greek music!"

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"Hi Gary, I just wanted to say a big thank you to yourself and the Mumfudden boys for making our wedding really special. I'm sorry I didn't get to speak to you more on the night, but you guys sounded awesome and so many guests asked us about where we found you! I'll keep recommending you to everyone I know that gets married and can't wait to be a guest so I can rock out with you next time! Best wishes, Ian & Jane"

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"Simply the best. As I said many times, we were not looking for a wedding band in Ireland, we wanted an Irish Band that does weddings. Well we found them. In March of 2024 my wife and I were in Ireland to preview my daughter's wedding venue in Co. Monaghan at Castle Leslie. We did not have a band yet and happened into Temple Bar and fortunately for us Sparky was playing with an awesome fiddle player and we were hooked. Quick conversation and some planning with Gav and they were booked. They were incredibly accommodating and helped coordinate all of the music for the day including ceremony, Cocktail 2 Hours(!), Shindig for the evening and even a DJ inserted in the middle. They also worked with me and my band to do some of the first dances etc. for my daughter and our families. As a musician myself, I know good when I see it and these guys were awesome! I can't wait to play with them again!"

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"Marianna has an exceptional voice and is truly passionate about her music. Her presence is pleasant both for the ears and the eyes. She creates stories through her conserts! Loved her!"

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"Thank you again for last night, everyone really enjoyed themselves and thought the band was excellent. Thanks!"

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"I just want to drop you a quick note to thank you both for performing at our party last week – you both really completed the night and we’ve had lovely feedback from all our guests."

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"This band was incredible. Very accommodating and easy to work with. They did whatever it took to make the day work. The music was absolutely fantastic. All the guests loved them!!!"

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"A very special experience for us, was when a Sunday in June, for the first time we held a house concert. The Artist, yes, it was Bob Ferguson and what a wonderful day it became. We had borrowed a tent. and scraped the neighbours. and own garden chairs together, and had invites family, friends, neighbours, and others, at a concert in the garden. Not everyone knew about Bob already, but we have received incredibly many happy, and positive feedbacks. Everyone was excited about the music and the amazing atmosphere that Bob created. It was a huge experience, and it didn't require much. Bob is highly recommended if someone has a party in mind, and I certainly don't think it's the last time we do it. and the guests are ready, I have no doubt about that. "

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"Hi Bob, Thank you got your message. You where fantastic at our wedding and of course I will leave feedback."

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"What a night! The band brought so much energy and enthusiasm to our wedding. The dance floor was never empty, and they seamlessly navigated through different genres. Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had"

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"A fantastic and talented group of guys! They had everyone up on the dance floor and were an absolute pleasure to have. I would highly recommend."

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"I booked the Publicans to perform at my wedding, absolutely amazing, professional and talented group of people. Already looking for an excuse to book them again. Massive thank you all, you made the evening incredible."

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