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Not Just a Ceilidh Band
This is the first one of these that we have ever done. People have had so much fun and really enjoyed themselves. We will certainly do it again . We've raised quite a bit of money . Are you available next year ?
Helen Secretary 1st Magna Scout Group 20th April 2024 see below
Absolutely fabuluous you have been such a part of the big things in my life . You played at our wedding and now at my birthday party . Thank you so much its just perfect .
Freya and Sean Stoke Orchard 16th March 2024 see below
Usual great night Tony thanks again
Ron Brown Lydney Mason's 16th Feb 2024
Hi Tony, I'm thrilled with your efforts and you were fantastically accommodating . Pencil us in for next year
We raised about £1000
Sheona Burns Night Shrewley Village Hall Warwickshire 27th Jan 2024 see below
That certainly got 'em dancing
Andrew Burns Night ST Hugh's Oxford 23rd Jan 2024 see below
Thanks again my old friend brilliant Burns Night Ceilidh as usual. Everybody has had a great time.
Jock Morris Burns Night Newnham 20th Jan 2024 see below
Three Cheers for the band . Everybody has said this is the best New Year Eve party they have ever been to thanks Tony and ladies
Jasper New Years Eve Party 2023/2024 Bath
see below BOOKED AGAIN FOR NYE 24/25
Its been a really good night far better than expected . I've had a brilliant birthday party and they all danced.
Rebecca 21st Birthday Party Minsterworth Village Hall 29th December 2023
see below
This years Barn Dances have been really well reviewed. I'll contact you in the new Year for 2024 dates
Sam Garner Manager Christmas Barn Dances Over Barns December 2023 see below
I've been getting great feedback over all the barn dances Tony. They are going really well. Well done
Sam Garner Manager Christmas Barn Dances Over Barns December 2023 see below
I've had such a laugh you have really got a way of just getting people up to dance . Well done its been a brilliant night.
One of 8 Doctors at practice Christmas Barn Dance Over Barns 2nd December 2023
Absolutely Brilliant thank you so much I've been doing this for forty years and this is the best night we've ever had.
Client Rosedale practice Gloucester at Over Barns 25th November 2023 see below
We have raised £600 for a MIND charity that is absolutely brilliant. Everybody has had such a good time . You were recommended to us and we have not been disappointed . We will certainly use you again . Thank you all
Helen Shirley Ladies Circle St Philip's Church Solihull 11th November 2023 see below
That was briliant just what was needed. I will recommend you to anybody .A really good night . Thank you
Paul 60th Birthday party Castlemoreton 3rd November 2023
Hi Tony Jen and Heather ( super picture above )
Thank you so much for a cracking evening on Saturday . We absolutely loved the energy you brought to our wedding You got our guests up dancing just as we envisioned . You got both Dads on the dance floor and my Swedish cousins said they wished they could have done a ceilidh at theirs !
Sian and Alex Wedding Great Barn Exeter 2nd September 2023 See below
Thanks Tony and Jen for another great night. Natalie was brilliant too.
Brian Griffin Elton Mazes 1st September 2023 See Below
You've been just great. Thanks for being so flexible. We know loads of people in the folk world and we'll recommend you
Tabitha and AAron Wedding How Caple 12th August 2023 See Below
Hi Tony, I can't thank you enough for an absolutely superb evening on Saturday ! Everybody had a ball and were highly complimentary about the band . It was everything I wanted for my "big" birthday so thank you and the girls very much indeed.
Marcia Birthday party Bishopswood Village Hall 5th August 2023 see below
I only called in to see you once but they have really had a great night . I can tell they are all worn out as well.
Mr John Endean Head Teacher Heathfield School Ascot 30th July 2023
Once again you have worn them out . They've really enjoyed that and should sleep tonight . Great Night
Lilly Co-ordinator Radley Junior s 28th July 2023
Best night we have ever had. perfect for our town twinning event with our German and French cousins. We will book you again.
Tony calling for "Life of Riley" Little Stoke Social Club 27th July 2023
Well that kept them entertained . This is the best event they have engaged in all summer . Thank you .
Lilly Coordinator Shrewsbury School 24th July 2023 see below
We couldn't have had a better time . Shame about the weather but that didnt matter everybody has really enjoyed themselves . £50 tip given.
Jackie House Party Wales 22nd July 2023 see below
What a night they are sooo tired now. They really engaged and have had a great time . Thank you
Johnathan Co-ordinator Winchester School 21st July 2023 see below
Thank you for what you did . They all seemed to enjoy it.
Evita and Simon Llantilio House wales 18th July 2023 Duo only see below
We dont get many visitors now . This has been the best night ever on this course . They have had a great time
Will Coordinator Radley Juniors 17th July 2023
That worked out really well great night a perfect retirement party for the head
Tony Calling for Life of Riley at Gorsley Goffs School 14th July 2023
Txt received 100723 " Hi Tony thanks so much for providing the ceilidh for our wedding on Saturday . You and your band were great and we all had so much fun . Thanks again "
Juliet and Ian Wedding Leyfold Events Glos 8th July 2023 see below
Fantastic you have worn the students out . They will sleep tonight we loved it .
Libby Discovery Summers Cobham School 7th July 2023 see below
You have been wonderful . We werent sure if they would all dance but you got them going our Scottish relatives
really enjoyed what you did . Thank you so much
Review received on our website 5 Star Rating "We booked Banshee to perform at our wedding. We were absolutely
thrilled that we did! They were amazing! Communication by email was great and it was very easy to book. Thye were punctual oin the night. The music they played and the dances they taught us we great with a good mix of Welsh and Scottish dances. They thououghly entertained our guests , many of whom had travelled from Scotand ! The dances were easy to learn and Tony did an excellent job of calling them. He got so many of our guests up dancing and everybody had a fantastic time. Some of our guest said it was the best wedding reception they had been to. Thank you so much Banshee !"
Emma wedding Oxwych Bay Hotel 6th July 2023
That was exactly what we wanted everybody has had a wonderful time , Great calling and super music
Kathy wedding Oaklea Parc 1st July 2023
Thanks for all you have done another great garden party . Book again 30th June 2024
Jono and Victoria Old Court Hotel Garden Party 25th June 2023 see below
We have had such a fantasic time, I can't thank you enough . Everybody has thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Ollie (bride) Wedding party Alcott Weddings Alvechurch 17th June 2023 see below
That is just what we wanted . We will certainly have you again
Kathleen family party at Dean Field Studies Centre Parkend 3rd June 2023 see below
If you wanna get up and dancing get your dancing shoes on and get out then banshee.org.uk thats well worth a look if you fancy putting on yer dancing shoes.
Pete Wild Cirencester Radio 29th May 2023
Hi Tony just wanted to thank you again for Sunday everybody loved the ceilidh .It worked really well ans got everybody dancing. I hope you ebjoyed it too and I'm sure it wont be the last time you play at Naas Court. Thanks again
Beth wedding at Naas Court Farm Lydney 28th May 2023 see below
That just fabuluous a brilliant session I really want to leave you a recommendation where do I do that
Franki at the WELDING St Lukes Church Bath 27th May 2023 see below
That was just perfect for our family gathering just what we wanted thank you. You are really good.
Liz and Maryanne Luckley Farm Longborough 20th May 2023 see below
Hi Tony Thank you so much for helping us and our guests celebrate our wedding yesterday . I would like to write a review please cn you let me know which social platform you would like me to use . Thanks again
She posted this review "Banshee played at our wedding on 19th May . I just wanted to say they made our wedding really special. Full of energy and fun interactions with our guests , plus fantastic music professionally played. I would recommend them for any function" Thank you Tony and Banshee.
Helen and John wedding Tafern-Y-Bont Govilon Abergavenny 19th May 2023 see below
They certainly enjoyed that . They were all singing and want you back again
Phill Manager Crookbarrow View Residents Association Worcester 18th May 2023 see below
We've had a great time Tony thank you and the ladies. Its a bit warm for dancing but people have really enjoyed it.
Your sun dance worked a treat we have had lovely weather.
Kevin and Kate Hope Farm Bridport 13th May 2023 see below
You couldn't have been better. My birthday party has been just perfect everybody has loved it and getting dressed up for the Coronation just added to it. Thank you so much
Liz Ramsay Woodmancote Village Hall 7th May 2023
You have been just brilliant nobody knew we were having a ceilidh and you took them all by surprise. Thank you.
THANK YOU CARD RECEIVED 270823
We cannot thank you enough for the pure energy and life you brought to our wedding reception. It was amazing to see so many people on the dance floor. The songs were fantastic, my feet were sore and Jules legs were in agony th next day ! Now thats a party! We would recommend you to anyone, the band and your booming voice were second to none . Even my neice who was a flower girl enjoys calling moves oput to us.
It will stay in our hearts and memories forever , the Hokey Cokey was the icing on the cake ( never thoght I would say that)
Thank you for making our evening so memorable.
Jenna and Julian Milton End Barn 29th April 2023
Every body has had a great night that was fantastic thank you so much. You promised you would do the sun dance
for me for my wedding and it worked the weather has been fantastic. How does it go ?
POSTCARD RECEIVED 220723
Thank you so much again for coming to play at our wedding ! Our guests absolutely enjoyed every single minute of it ! Especially a lot of them had travelled from all over the worldand never experienced it !. It was the perfect activity for a wedding and you guys were fabuluous . April Kevin and Buddy ( the dog)
April Liu Lee Milton End Barn 15th April 2023 see clip below
"Thank you so much for all you did for Penny's Memorial .It was a special night
Morris Wintle re performance Hut Berry Hill 26th March 2023
If the Agency ask me for a recommendation I'll give you 5 stars
Carey Organiser St Patricks Evening Warwick Boat Club 180323 as a duo see below
Get yourself a drink you've earnt that . Everybody has had a great time.
Gracie Titanic Party Tony calling with Life of Riley at Winsley Village Hall 18th Feb 2023
"After positive feedback from your ceilidhs last year we'd really like to work with you again this summer
Grace Administrator Discovery Summer Schools London 5 ceilidh bookings for 2023
"That was absolutely brilliant for my mum's surprise birthday. It worked a treat . She's loving it. Thank you sooo much
Mia orgaiser surprise birthday party at Over Barns on 3rd Fed 2023 see vids below
"They've all gone home with sore feet now that's the sign of a good night ."
Sheona organiser Burns night and supper Shrewley Village Hall 28th Jan 23 see vids below
You will come and play for us again in summer won't you . Its been brilliant Tony calling for life of Riley
organisers Burns Night St Michael and all Angels Church Winforton 27th Jan 23
"That was really good they danced really well . We've had a great Burns Night ." Tony calling for life of Riley
Callum Johnson Piper and organiser Life of Riley Burns Night St Margaret's Hall Cheltenham 21st Jan 23
That was just what we wanted everybody has had a wonderful time
Louise birthday party Chipping Sodbury Town Hall 070123
Everybody's had a great time, really good thank you all . ( Many guests said the same and liked Tony's jokes)
Sir Roger de Coveley was a great idea and that Ukranian song struck a chord .
Jasper New Years Eve Party in Bath 2022/2023
See clips below
Thanks again the feedback from the Barns has been great
Niki Fear finance director Over Farm Gloucester re barn dances 1,2,3,9,10,16,17 December 2022
see examples below
That was lovely can you come back next year please
Several ladies at OAP lunch we played for in Coleford on 7th December 2022
Great feed back Tony in emails and comments everybody is delighted with what you are doing
Sam Gardiner Manager of Events at Over Barns Dec 1st 2nd and 3rd 2022
The staff have had such a lot of fun brilliant night TONY CALLING FOR LIFE OF RILEY
Brockhampton Village Hall 231122
What a great night exactly the same as 10 years ago everybody has had a fabulous time thank you soooo much
Amy and Haley 40th Birthday Party Clarence House Portishead 051122
We were a bit concerned that not many would turn up but look the hall is full and they have had a great time. Thank you
so much this has been far better than expected.
Graham organiser drama group barn dance Memorial Hall Upper Clapford Andover 151022
Tony stood in and called for Forest Band "The life of Riley" because Penny their usual caller has been taken ill.
"What a great night this has been so successful everybody has had a great time "
Organisers at the Hut at Berry Hill 141022 see pictures below
That was brilliant there were some people dancing I never thought would. Who do I write the cheque out to ?
Ladi at his party in Elsmore 100922 we did this one with Daisy
That was the best night we have ever had here. You recognised it was a singing crowd and that's what you gave them
Chris Manager Carpenters Arms 070922
Sometimes we have good nights other times we have great night tonight was really great night see videos below
Thanks Tony and Jen the weather was kind to us and we had another great night. Can you hold 1st September 2023 for us please.
Brian Elton Mazes 020922 see video below
Everybody has had a great time with all the holds and different dances couldn't have been better
Abbi ( bride) wedding St Pauls Church Chippenham 130822 see video below
Just perfect thanks Tony Just what we wanted
Jane party organiser for her Dad Lamerton Tavistock 060822
We booked you because you were recommended you played at a wedding 8years ago. I have had so many compliments
everybody has enjoyed this evening .Its been superb. Thank you all.
Suzannah ( bride) wedding party Kemerton 300722 see pictures below
Thank you Tony you pitched it just right they loved you. I can't thank you enough
Colin Grenadier Guards Jubilee Celebration Lydney Town Hall 270722
Thank you so much we have had a perfect party I must say there are a load of musicians and people who play the violin here tonight who say your fiddle player is absolutely brilliant
Watsapp message next day :"Thank you for a wonderful night-everyone was so impressed and had a fantastic time .I will highly recommend you to everyone as you managed to include absolutely everyone. Thank you again
Michelle family party Burton Latimer Hall 230722 3 pictures below
The students have had a fantastic time you've completely worn them out ...........and me too
Jonathan entertainment manager Discovery Summers at Winchester School 220722 example below
That was brilliant you did the first dance as we asked you to, and all our family from all over the world have had a fantastic time . You were right about the hall it has remained nice and cool despite the very hot weather.
Becky and Jorge Treowen House Wonaston 16.07.22
Good Morning Tony I just wanted to drop you a note to say how wonderful you were last night. You pitched it just right for the kids and the older generation !! The dancing was simple but so fun meaning everyone could get involved. You were flexible about when you played and made it a really fantastic evening for all. Mum had the best time. My heart felt thanks to you and the ladies.
Sarah Mums Birthday Party Shrivenham 09072022 See Below
That has been the best event of the course so far. There have been two boys who have engaged in nothing to date
but you got them up dancing. That is massive for us . The students have loved it .
Molly Course officer Discovery Summers at ACS Cobham 08072022
Thank you it has been wonderful you got all our kids dancing. The best bit was where my son danced with my Mother
brought a tear to my eye that did.
Susan at Llancaiach Fawr Manor Treharris Wales 2nd July 2022
Another great Garden Party pencil it in again last Sunday June 2023
Jonno at Old Court Garden Party 260622
That could not have been better thank you so much
Chris at Anniversary Party Old Court Hotel 250622
Everybody has had a fantastic time they loved it we will definitely book you again
Joy Pastor St Saviours Church Guildford 170622 See below
A big thank you for the epic performance at Rob and Rosies wedding this weekend. Can I book you please to play at my parents birthday party in October in Medstead Hampshire. Booking made.
Wedding Clearwell 11th June 2022
Brilliant as usual see you again January Ron
Will you play for the Grenadier Guards pensioners show at Lydney town Hall Colin ( booking Confirmed)
Jubilee celebration Freemason's Lodge Lydney 10th June 2022
What an event to bring the whole village together at this Jubilee Celebration they've had a great time you're definitely on my list .
Judith Jubilee Barn Dance Poole keynes 5th June 2022
Whats app message Hi Tony thanks so much for yesterday
Claire Bride at Station Kitchen Bridport on 28th May 2022
What a brilliant night you have been so kind and helpful throughout everybody has had a great time
Jane re her birthday party in Leamington Spa on 21st May 2022
This has been a great success the whole community have been engaged come together from all over the place and had a thoroughly good time
Tim Community Church Barn Dance Ross on Wye 14th May
see below
Perfect just what we wanted
Laurence and Co Masons Ladies Night Bailbrook Hotel Bath 13th May 2022
The night went very well Tony and the players were great and were well received. People got involved and we all had a whale of a time
Phil and Jackie retirement party Mumbles 7th May 2022
see below
I've never seem them engage with people like they did with you will you come back again next year please
Sue The Friendship Group Eastleach Cotswolds on Thursday 5th May 2022
Absolutely fantastic just what we wanted people are having such a good time . Thank you so much
Abbi and Dan Wedding Citizen Church Cardiff 30th April 2022
The surprise worked a treat he had no idea what was happening. You have all been just great. It couldn't have worked out better . Many thanks
Kathryn Surprise 60th Birthday Party 26th March 2022 Radford Semele
We have waited so long for this party I'm absolutely delighted and just as we expected thank you so much
Freya wedding Kingscote Barn Tetbury 22nd March 2022
I Just wanted to drop you a txt to say a massive thank you for playing at our wedding. You are a true entertainer and the band were amazing. You made our wedding! It was so much fun, everybody has said it was one of the best weddings they've been to as the ceilidh was so much fun and got everybody involved , even those who wouldn't usually be on the dance floor. You have the patience of a saint trying to organise a group of drunken people into some semblence of a dance but it was such a good laugh and exactly what we were hoping for so again, a really huge thank you for all you did in making our day so memorable x
Fiona Bride wedding at Ocean View Gower 5th Feb 2022
Hope you guys are well please put these dates in for our winter barn dances . We will sell them all out again .
Sam Manager Over Farms GL2 8DB ( 9 dates from 1st Dec to 17th Dec 2022)
Thanks again Tony you were brilliant as usual and we've raised £450 for Charity
Ron from Masons Lodge Lydney 4th Feb 2022
What a Burns Night you were absolutely perfect great fun thank you
Bethany Royal Corps of Signals Colerne 28th Jan 2022
The Surprise Party for my husband was just perfect it couldn't have been better thank you so much
Jill re party 15th Jan 2022 at The Brewery Stroud
You played two songs that made me cry tonight " Seven Drunken Nights "and "Black Velvet Band" My Grandad used to sing those to me . You got it spot on tonight Thank you well done.
Farmer from Frampton Over Fun Barns 171221
I have waited two years for this . I love you all absolutely
brilliant . What a night
Jill Organiser party at Over Fun Barns 101221
Thank you that is exactly what I wanted . My party has been a great success and I'm sure you will get more business after this.
Kim Martin Birthday Party Llangrove 06.11.21
Thank you for the great music. The event was very successful
great feedback. Can we book you for next year please.
Brian Griffin Elton Mazes 270821
Thank you so much. They really enjoyed it
Heather and Jamie ( Bride and Groom) wedding Emslie House 210821
It was amazing we could have done more
Message on our facebook page by Katie guest at wedding
St Pierre Golf Course 080821
Fantastic set at my wedding on Sunday evening . Everyone was up and dancing . Banshee Ceilidh/Barn Band were amazing
Message on our facebook page by Kelly (Bride) wedding . Thank you card received Nov 21
St Pierre Golf Course 080821
Brilliant Thanks Tony
Alex ( Groom) Wedding Tondu Cricket Club 07.08.21
That was just what we wanted. We saw you at the Barns at Christmas and knew that you would go down well. Thank you
Hanna (Bride) wedding Greyhound Inn Honiton 31.07.21
You were absolutely brilliant . Thank you so much .I'll send some videos when they come through..
Clara (Bride) wedding Hawthron Cottage 24.07.21
You pitched things perfectly and the children had a great experience, For me the most magical part of the day was the coincidence that the children had learnt Skye Boat song and could sing along wonderful.
Anna Head Teacher Blackwell First School 31.01.20
Thanks for everything you went down a storm here are the dates for next year
Sam Manager Christmas Barn Dances Over Farm 2019
Thank you for helping our wedding celebrations fun. We had a fantastic time and you band was just great
Amy and Christopher Redditch 30.12.2019
Everyone had a great time , really entertaining, all joined in the dancing and you gave everyone a breather in between dances, which suited perfectly. Our daughter loved the party thank you so much
Patrick 21st Birthday Party Powick 03.01.20
Perfect just what we wanted for our New Years Eve event , everyone had such fun and loved the evening thank you very much
Jasper Ceildh Party Bath 31.12.2019 Repeat booking for 2020
I was at one of your barn dances last weekend at Over Farm , Gloucester and had a really smashing time.
I am in the early stages of planning a 60th birthday party for some time in 2020 and wondered if you would be available ?
Hazel , Over Fun Barns 07.12.2019 Booking confirmed April 2020 ( cancelled Covid 19)
Thank you so much for Saturday night and giving me and others a night to remember. I'm now trying to persuade my other daughter who's abroad working ti have a barn dance at her wedding next year. I hope you had a safe journey home and that our paths cross again one day ( isn't that a do si do ?)
Anne Birthday Party South Croydon 23.11.2019
Thank you so much for making our Golden Wedding celebration so enjoyable for everybody on Saturday at Speech House . Everyone said how good you all were and how much thy enjoyed both the singing and the dancing. It is an evening we will remember always .
Gill and Edmund Golden Wedding Celebration Speech House 09.11.2019
There are many many more reviews from happy clients all across the UK since 2006 which are available on request
We will always do all we can to work with you to make your event the fun and memorable occasion we
know you want it to be.