Reviews

 "Dear Tony, Just wanted to say a big thank you for your wonderful music at our wedding on Friday. Everyone had such a good time! You and your two ladies did such a great job getting everyone up on the dance floor. Thanks again"

Siobhan , Bride, Cobham, Surrey 04.11.2011

"People said we were mad to try a barn dance but this has been fantastic success, your new fan club on leaving said we've got to have these back again next year",

Josephine re: Fund Raising Ceilidh, Tiffin School , London 15.10.2011

"I just wanted to email you to let you know how pleased my husband and I were to have Tony and his band come to play for us at our wedding. They were absolutely fantastic! the music they played was perfect, and Tony did an excellent job of getting everyone up onto the dance floor - even my 85 year old grandma! everyone gave us such positive feedback on the band. We really valued Tony and his band's professionalism and they were extremely helpful and positive throughout the entire process, from initial booking, contacting me to discuss our needs a few days before the event, to the night itself. They were totally brilliant! my only regret is that we didn't book them for longer! 

Liz, Bride, Wedding  Flanesford Priory Hfds. 17.09.2011
 

"You played at my brothers wedding you were brilliant then you were brilliant today, everybody's had a fantastic time"

Captain Brannigan re: wedding Oxford 13.08.2011

"I wanted to let you know that Banshee the band that came to play at
out wedding were amazing. Really glad we booked them, everyone had
great fun. I would be grateful if you pass on my thanks".
Charlie re; wedding Mells, 06.08.2011
 

"Put it in the book again Tone, another great afternoon"

Jono, re: Old Court Hotel Garden Party, 31.07.2011

"Your Scottish ceilidh was exactly what we wanted at our wedding"

Peter Reid re: Bibury Court Hotel, 30.07.2011

"Thank you so much for the excellent entertainment you provided at Bibury Court on the 30th July.  It really helped get everybody into the party spirit, a highlight of a wonderful day.  We particularly enjoyed the impromptu playing whilst we cut the cake.  Thank you once again. Love Peter and Jenny"

Thank you card received  15.10.2011

"Thank you so much for your beautiful music, which our crowd really love, you made our 25th celebration really special"

John and Tiana, Maugersbury, 23.07.2011

"Absolutely lovely, all we could have wished for"

Judith Sang, re:Birthday Party Upton Bishop Village Hall 23.07.2011

"That was just perfect, we didn't even realise you were the band that played at our best friends wedding, everybody has had a great time"

Anna and Matt Summers, The Hooley in Uley 16.07.2011

" We just wanted to say Thank you for a fantastic 'Hooley in Uley'.  we danced most of the night as did the majority of our guests.  We thought you had a great variety of music to suit everyone" Anna & Matt

Thank you card received 14.10.2011

"We've had great feed back and we will definitely see you again"

Judith Searle, Withywood Centre, Bristol 15.07.2011

"Brilliant feedback about the ceilidh, thank you for all your hard work"

Sarah Day re Ceilidh, Surrey 14.07.2011

"Usual performance, book us in again for next year"

Bob Berryman Aylburton Carnival 09.07.2011

"We really enjoyed your playing it's a shame a few more didn't stay till the end, but they did have distances to travel"

Sue Nash, re gig  Chepstow Football Club 08.07.2011

"Just what we wanted"

Anthony Lacking, re wedding, Cheshire 02.07.2011

"I'm so glad we converted our garden shed for you to play in, this has been just perfect despite the rain"

Grant Bowes, Wedding Garden Party, Lydney18.06.2011

"I really enjoyed your gig at Lydney Docks last year and when I got home I found that one of my cows had given birth, so I've called the calf "BANSHEE" and here is a picture of her - he showed us a picture on his mobile phone.

Farmer, Lydney Docks 18.06.2011

""I thought I'd just send a quick e-mail to say Banshee were excellent. We had many guests at our wedding who had never ceilidh-ed before as well as some more experienced dancers and all had an amazing time. Please pass on our thanks to all the band! Thank you"

Gabi, Wedding Ceilidh, Newport 30.04.2011

"That was exactly what I wanted, can I book you here and now  for next year please."

Alun, Moon Under the Water, Cheltenham Fri 19.03.2011

 "Thank you so much for a wonderful night on Friday. We have had great feedback from the punters that they enjoyed your music, the variety and the "excellent calling". You are so easy and gracious to work with - it was a pleasure. I loved the visual display of you and your fellow musicians with all your instruments - very appealing - and clearly you are all good at what you do! I know the Friends of St Joseph's School are looking forward to their Barn Dance with you in April and we hope to use you again ourselves."

Mary Forsyth,  St Patricks Day Ceilidh, 11.03.2011, St Josephs, Gerrards Cross

"Thank you soooo much for playing at our fundraiser, we all had a wonderful time and  everybody really enjoyed themselves.  We raised £950 which exceeded our expectations, once again thank you we will certainly book you again"

St Werbergs Community Centre, Bristol 18.02.2011

 "You held an excellent barn dance at our recent wedding at the Kingscote Barn in mid-February, we had a perfect fun wedding day which you made a massive contribution to. A lot of people got up to dance who wouldn't have normally! Thank you very much,thank you very much we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks again"

Rod & Becky, Wedding Party, Kingscote Barn 12.02.2011

"That was absolutely perfect, everybody has said how much they enjoyed it.  I will certainly recommend you to others."

Julie, 40th Birthday Party, Llandogo Village Hall 15.01.2011

 "Happy New Year to you all, the band were fantastic on New Years Eve so thank you and please pass our thanks onto them again for me.  Many Thanks."

Katey Fewtrell Deputy General Manager Bridgewater Arms  Shrewsbury Premier Inn 31.12.2010

"Everybody has had a marvellous time, they are all telling me what a great idea it was to have a ceilidh.  You even got my 84year old Grandmother dancing and I will treasure the memory of dancing with her forever.  Thank you so much."

Karl,  Bridegroom, Wedding Party, Great Barn, Aynho 08.01.2011

 "You were absolutely brilliant - just what I had hoped for, and I've had lots of people saying things like 'I can't tell you how much I enjoyed it', and 'I danced every dance', and 'it was such a fantastic time'. One of the young girls who was there is already planning her own birthday barn dance".

 Jean  - 60th Birthday Party, Barry Island Yacht Club 20.11.10

 "Thank you SO much for making Saturday so special for us ! Lots of people commented on the band and were impressed by the variety of musical instruments you used as well as the fun dances you chose for us. You were, in many ways, an unknown quantity to us and we were a little apprehensive but as soon as we met you our fears were put to rest and we knew we were in for a good evening. Thanks again and we hope to see you sometime - maybe for our 70th ! Best wishes and carry on the good work"

Dave and Gerry, Chase Hotel, Ross on Wye 24.10.2010

"That's the loudest Caller I've ever heard!"

Guest, Wedding Royal Lodge Hotel, Symonds Yat 11.09.2010

"Dear Margaret and Derek, I just wanted to say a big thank you for the band you organised for our wedding ceilidh - they did a superb job and everybody who came really enjoyed the night (even those who haven't danced for years and needed a little persuasion) please could you pass on our comments to them,

kind regards

Tina Evans, Ballingham 04.09.2010

"Thanks for another record event"

B. Griffin, Maize Maze, Elton 3.09.2010

"Your performance was great and went down really well, with many compliments coming from the young and old(er) alike!  I danced throughout the whole of the first set and saw some of the second set though was sad to have missed the OXO dance"!

Richard,  Bridegroom, Cheltenham  31.07.2010

"Just a quick email to say thank you very much for playing at our wedding last month at Eastwood Park.  A few weeks have passed since our big day, but we are still talking about the evening!  We are very pleased we chose you to play for us, you were excellent and everything we had hoped for.  Our guests have made a lot of good comments to us about you and have said how much they enjoyed the dancing. You were exactly what we were looking for and we are so glad we didn't choose a disco!"

John and Connies wedding Eastwood Park, July

 "Thanks so much for everything you and team have put into making every evening a success. We really appreciate it"

 Jane Merrick Managing Director Discovery Summer

re: Summer Schools July

"Expectations were very high, you have exceeded expectations, thank you so much"

Paul Rhodes, Wedding, Great Barn Aynho 24.07.2010

"Thanks so much to Banshee for the best 60th Birthday Party Ever"

Rosemary re:Birthday Party, Walford 03.07.2010

"I knew you would do it, it's been just perfect, exactly what we wanted"

Andrew and Kim's Eco Friendly Wedding, Thistledown Project, Nympsfield 26.06.2010

"Emily had the best birthday party ever and will want to book you again for her 11th birthday next year. thank you very much"

Anna Russell, Birthday Party, Quedgely, 25.06.2010

"Had a few days away after the BBQ and have returned to many nice comments, especially about Banshee, so thank you all for your efforts"

Brian Keefe, Village BBQ  Langley 20.06.2010

"Thank you for all your efforts with the Lydney Docks Event, the music gets better and better"

Derek Biddle, Lydney Festival 20.06.2010

"That was just what we wanted, we always keep our eye on your website, everybody is very happy"

John and Connie, re: Wedding Eastwood Park, 11.06.2010

(Manager of premises asked for cards as well and said just the sort of band I've been looking for.)

"Your playing at our wedding service this afternoon was superb and really made the service very special for us.  Everybody has said how much they enjoyed the ceilidh and music this evening."

Gemma and Peter, Wedding Minster Lovell 05.06.2010

(See Youtube for part of the service playing)

"Absoutely Brilliant, Thank you so much"

Karen and Matthew Wedding, Miners Arms, Whitecroft 29.05.2010

also "Fantastic Night" Mario, Licensee

"That's the best Caller I've ever heard and I've been to a lot of Ceilidhs, even my sister got up and danced and she never dances"

Mother of Bride, re: Banshee's performance,Wedding Garretts Farm, Broadway 22.05.2010

"I've raised loads of money for my "Hands Around the World" project I'll book you again for next year

Fiona, Fund Raiser, Bishopswood Village Hall, 21.05.2010

"Best Retirement Party I've ever had, everyone's really enjoyed it"

Bernie's Retirment Party, Wilderness Centre, Mitcheldean 14.05.2010

"I saw you at Lisa's birthday party and booked you for my wedding, this has been fantastic"

Abbi's wedding, Parkfields Country House, Ross on Wye 17.04.2010

(Band details taken by Parkfields and booked for another wedding, 18.09.2010)

"You buggers I love your band, I didn't know this was happening, this is the best birthday present ever"

John's surprise Birthday Party, Stow on the Wold 11.04.2010

"They weren't sure about having a St Patricks evening but they've all really enjoyed themselves, you really showed them, Thanks so much"

Pat Burke, Chepstow Conservative Club 23.03.2010

"Sammi the Seagull followed by Banshee has given this club a brilliant cabaret night for St Patricks Day"

Manager, Time Out Cabaret Room, Trecco Bay Holiday Park, Porthcawl 17.03.2010

“I wanted to let you know that our experience with the Banshee Ceilidh Band was truly wonderful.   We were a small group of people, most of whom probably thought they didn't much want to dance, but Tony had them on the dance floor from the first minute and by the end, they were all joining in and having the time of their lives. We have had nothing but praise from all our guests and I am sure you and Tony will hear from us again next year. With many thanks
Stephanie and Christopher Jack Private Party, 03.10.2009

“"Thanks for your support. We had a great evening and we did make a profit! I hope to arrange another Ceildh for next year - I'll need to wait for the next meeting to discuss dates etc and we should definitely have a Ceilidh with the children on their last visit although that is not until summer 2011”! 

Jane  Hines,  Fund Raiser Usk Memorial Hall  26.09.2009

“"Thank you so much for a perfect wedding party, everybody has said how much they enjoyed it and in particular thank you for entertaining the children as well” 

Rachel Solzman,  Great Barn Aynho, Oxford 25.09.2009 

“"A massive thank you to Banshee for a wonderful night. Their performance of “Mamma Mia” for our first dance was truly brilliant.  We were so lucky to have got them, Thank God they had a cancellation, this has been just brilliant”!.

Cheryl,  Wedding Barn Dance, Pingry Farm, Coleford    19.09.2009

"Thank you so much for letting me play with you today it was just the therapy I needed"

Jane, Cirencester (joined in session) 13.09.2009

"Seeing is believing and I've been very impressed I will definitely use you again"

Florence, Cirencester Heritage Day 13.09.2009

"Absolutely brilliant, best band here by miles, can I book you for my festival in the Spring"

Michael Rogers, Winchester 12.09.2009 (saw us play at Newent Onion Fayre)

"I can't thank you guys enough, that was everything we wanted".

Andrew Lanyon, Bath Assembly Rooms 12.09.2009

"Absolutely brilliant, just what we wanted"

Luke Clancey, Great Barn Aynho 11.09.2009

"You don't know what you've done here, this is a pretty reserved club.  You've gone down an absolute storm - the Chairman requests that you play an extra set and can I have your Christmas date list. Thank you so much!"

Ian Churchdown Club, Gloucester 31.08.2009

"Just a quick note to say what a fantastic night we all had on Saturday with the  Banshee band - they included all ages and experiences - from 3 to 73!!! - most  of my friends (like me) hadn't done barn dancing for years and thoroughly  enjoyed it. Luckily you were very jolly and patient and didn't mind us  mucking things up!!  Our grateful thanks - here's to my 60th!!  Many thanks once again "

Kind regards

Shirley Vickery-Mills  Birthday party 25.07.2009

"Thanks once again for providing the entertainment for my 40th on Sunday in Berkeley . Everyone has commented upon how good you were and everyone had a fab time.  I am more than happy to recommend you at wedding fayres, so send me some more leaflets."

Anna's 40th Birthday Party 12.07.2009

 "Thanks very, very much for playing at our Pig Roast on Sunday. We’ve had so many people saying how much they enjoyed the day – the combination of the good food, wicked cider, lovely weather and brilliant music! Your selection of tunes, and blend of instrumental and vocal pieces, was just right".

Tiana & John, Stow 28.06.2009

 “Alison don’t let him stop playing please”!!!

Bill Bailey Lydney Yacht Club 27.06.2009

 <>" Feedback yesterday at the docks was very complimentary, with many comments “ best ever “ so well done".

Derek Biddle re: Lydney Festival 27.06.2009

 "Thank you so much for a great evening".

Fiona Morrisey Hopebrook PTA 26.06.2009

"I saw you at Tewkesbury Food and Drink Festival and you are just what we want for our Summer Event for the Children's Village in Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham.

Owen Parry, Cheltenham Borough Council Booking confirmed for 18.07.09

"Just a line to let you know what a good time Banshee gave us last Friday in Cwmavon Village Hall.  The evening was a great success much enjoyed by us all"

Carole 15.05.09

"We are particularly interested in finding the availability of a band called Banshee - the bonus being we were able to listen to them through the internet and they looked and sounded great fun" 15.04.09 

Agency - booked for 25.08.09

"We saw you on Youtube and thought "that's the band for us" and we've not been disappointed we've had a fantastic wedding party"

Helen and Dougie re: wedding Penrith 09.05.09

"Thank you Banshee for taking part in our most successful ever Food and Drink Festival that attracted 11,000 visitors"

letter from Tewkesbury Borough Council 3/4.05.09

"We will do this again next year, thanks, brilliant"

Phillip Hall, St Briavels Assembly Rooms 25.04.09

"That was absolutely fantastic I feel really bruised and battered. This ceilidh has been so successful, at our conferences we normally have a disco and people disappear but tonight they've stayed to the end which is just what we wanted!"

Katherine Mitchell re Forensic Society Conference Nottingham 24.04.09

"Banshee were their usual high standard"

Peter Cripps review re Glosfolk MASAD 19.04.09

"Fantastic, it couldn't have been better. We really appreciated you learning "Hey There Delilah" as our special song"

Caroline and Esther re Civil Ceremony London 18.04.09

"Absolutely Wonderful"

Wayne and Ceri re: wedding Raglan 11.04.09

"I just wanted to say thank you again for playing for our wedding. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and so many people told us that they thought the ceilidh was fantastic. I just can't say thank you enough for the really memorable evening you made for us."

 Jennifer and Ashley The Great Tythe Barn Tetbury 04.04.09

"There are other Ceilidh bands in the village who are a bit put out that we used you instead of them. We made the right choice, thank you for making our wedding party so special"

Rob and Rebecca Smith 28.03.09

"Thank you so much, absolutely brilliant night everything we wanted"

Patrick McGonigle Eastleigh Irish Club 14.03.09

"We had a fantastic day on the 7th February and couldn't have asked for more.  thank you so much for playing at our wedding, all our guests commented on the wonderful music and dancing and how it gave such a great atmosphere and completed the day."

Best Wishes Rachel and Stuart Harwood  7.02.2008

Recv'd by Postcard from the Lake District  (on Honeymoon)

 "Just a short note to say a very big "Thank You" for last Saturday. The whole day was great, but we were delighted in particular with the Ceilidh and the multi - talented Banshee.  Certainly the feedback has been great. We were just so pleased to see everyone up on the floor from the very first note....and then stay there! I spoke to at least four people who had never danced in their life before but got stuck in and had a whale of a time. It was our first public Ceilidh and we were chuffed with it. All down to you. So very, very many thanks from all of us.

 Tim for Two Rivers  31.01.2009 (Ceilidh 24.01.2009)

"I have to say it was just about as fantastic as it can get.  It was easily the best so far, and there was a great ceilidh to follow which was also packed out.  We already have some great plans for next year, and we are certain to keep the Ceilidh."

Mike Widder, Chepstow Mari Lwyd. Report in "The Forester" newspaper  30.01.2009 re: Ceilidlh by Banshee at The Drill Hall, Chepstow 24.01.2009

"I just wanted to say a big thank you for putting us in touch with Tony and his band, they were brilliant and made my mum and dads birthday one to remember. They were punctual and very helpful and were more than happy to work around us as the night kept chopping and changing, we would certainly recommend them to our friends. Thanks again"

 Sandy Thomas. Harpenden 10.01.2009

"Absolutely brilliant your usual high standard"

Graham Howells, Royal Lodge Hotel Symonds Yat 31.12.2008

"That was bloody brilliant mate when you back again"

Customer Lydney Rugby Club 26.12.2008

"Thank you so much that was exactly what we wanted".

George Brooke re Axa Insurance Corporate Hospitality Event at

 Cotswold Waterpark, South Cerney 16.12.2008

"We really enjoyed that, thank you so much for letting me call a dance it has been a perfect wedding party"

"Helen English,  Tythe Barn Bicester13.12.2008

"That was perfect just what we wanted the Mayor was really impressed"

Mrs. Clarke, Millenium Hall, Garndiffaith 15.11.2008

 "I just wanted to say a huge “Thank You” to you all for your wonderful performance at my 50th Birthday party on Saturday 6th December. You absolutely exceeded my expectations – I could not have wished for a more accomplished, professional and yet down-to-earth and friendly band. Everyone I have spoken to since Saturday night has sung your praises too! I do hope that at some time in the future we will have an occasion to invite you to perform for us again"

Annabel Lloyd Harpenden 6.12.2008

Mhairi Glos City Council 26.10.2008

"I didn't realise you were as good as this will certainly use you again, that was just right for our guests"

Jane Wilks, Lindors Country Hotel 22.10.2008 (further booking 28.10.2008)

"Absolutely brilliant everybody said how much they enjoyed it you have been just perfect for my 60th birthday party".

Esther Davis 18.10.2008

"After the success of last month's Ceilidh in Usk that you played at I would like to organise another one for next year. Are you available?"

Janet, Usk 11.10.2008

"Thanks for a brilliant night, we all enjoyed it very much"

Lindsay, Kempley Village Hall 29.08.2008

"Thank you so much for Saturday night!  My Parents had a blast - I don't think they left the dance floor all night - as well as the rest of us.we all had a fantastic time and would recommend you guys to anyone.Thanks again for making my parents 30th Anniversary party a night to remember."

Lucy, Whitecroft Memorial Hall Lydney 23.08.2008

"Thank you again for a great Family Fun Day in St. Briavels on the 19th July, we had a lot of positive feedback about the day and were really pleased about the way the day went.  Having Banshee there made the whole occasion really special so thank you to you all for your efforts"

Tracey St Briavels Playgroup 19.07.2008

"Banshee provided the music, it was fantastic, even the bad weather did not spoil their performance"

The Forester 10.07.2008

"The atmosphere was buzzing and so many people turned up even though we had severe weather warnings.  Banshee were brilliant"

Commodore Bill Bayley Lydney Yacht Club Regatta July 2008

 "Hi I saw you on Youtube and really liked it-- could you put up more easy circle dances on Youtube? LOVE It!!!!! Great playing."

Greets Thomas Voelker 16.07.2008

"Hi guys, just to say thanks again for Saturday. The whole evening was a resounding success and everyone had a fantastic time. Special thanks of course for taking the trouble to learn my song specially. I really appreciate it." 
Marion  Bridegrooms Mum Wedding 12.07.2008

 ""Thanks for all your support and help at the festival. Your workshops went down really well."

Organiser Wychwood Festival, Cheltenham 30.05. &  1.06.2008

 "Just a  note to say thanks for our barn dance on the 14th. Everyone had a great time and loved the music. We had a great evening".

Rachel Private Barn Dance 14.06.2008

 "Many thanks for coming into the studios on Wednesday to record the preview for "Make A Song and Dance". The interviews and music came out perfectly".

Scheduled to run on this Sunday's 'Country Matters' programme (13.04.2008) at

around 9.20am BBC Radio Gloucestershire

Vernon Harwood Producer/Presenter; Country Matters
 

 "Many thanks we all thoroughly enjoyed the day and the children were still talking about it the next day".

Head Teacher Northway School 27.03.2008

 "Just to say a very big thank you for the group on Friday evening they were excellent, although we didn’t get the numbers we were hoping for everyone really enjoyed themselves. I would appreciate your passing on our thanks again".

Feedback from Angie  Varteg 14.03.2008 via Agency

"Thank you for coming to teach us some sea shanties and telling us about the amazing instruments, we really enjoyed the day and hope you come again soon"

Children from Kingswod School, Wotton under Edge, 7.03.2008

"Fab session, children really enjoyed being involved, a lot have never touched an instrument before! A great experience"

Feed back from Teacher at St. Briavels School 14.02.2008

"The Guests enjoyed themselves so much that they missed their taxis because they didn't want to go.  That tells you how successful this Burns Night was!"

Victoria, The Old Court Hotel, Symonds Yat.01.02.2008

"Local ceilidh band, Banshee went down well at the Prince of Wales on Saturday evening. Although Banshee have played at the prince before, a good many people approached me after I had finished filming the trio for this week's WNTV News programme, telling me how much they were enjoying the music we both enjoyed the part of the performance we saw and look forward to seeing Banshee again in the near future".

WyeNot News issue 30.01.2008

"Everyone left with a smile on their face - what a great night, you've really done us proud, Thank you"

Bernie and Sarah Kinsella, Organisers Highnam Ceilidh 31.12.2007

"That was absolutely perfect, just what we wanted for our party "

Pet and Bob Scerrel, Kempley Barnes, Glos 08.12.2007

" We enjoyed your music last Sunday, many thanks. Thought you might be amused by the attached photos of the two fans dancing away."  see photos in picture gallery

Mike Ballenatyne  Tall Ships Festival Glos Docks  28.10.2007

"I would like to say thank you for making our wedding evening a night to remember the wedding guests and ourselves had a brilliant time, even the non dancers could not stay sat down for long, the only ones sat down were incapable of standing. 

Once again thank you , you were brilliant."

Carl and Katherine, wedding Imperial Hotel, Blackpool  27.10.2007

"Thanks a lot for this nice session"

(Photos sent see photos)

Philippe Ouzilou  L'Autre Rive France  17.10.2007 

"That was absolutely brilliant exactly what we wanted and you got them all dancing"

Jenny Rogers re: Ramblers event, Chase Hotel, Ross  on Wye 13.10.2007

"The Locals demand you return!"

Kevin, Kergoadic, France 2 gigs confirmed at Le Fous and L'Autre-Rive, France 11.10.2007

"Folk band drums up support for appeal"

Popular Forest of Dean band Banshee have raised a £100 for Gloucestershire Flood Relief Fund by collecting money at local gigs.  The bands fiddle player Daisy Smith said "We have had excellent support from our audiences and this money has been raised at a private party in Newnham, a Barn dance at Ross, a Ceilidh at ledbury and a wedding at Blakeney.  we are really pleased to be able to support the fund".

Gloucester Citizen  article 09.10.2007

"I love your band, I've got your CD in my car and I listen to it all the time"

Taffy, Green Dragon, Monmouth. 28.09.2007

"You play better than the Irish"

Unknown man at Newent Onion Fayre 08.08.2007

"Many thanks for your performance at our late night maze.  It was the best one we have had to date"

Brian Griffin Maize Maze 08.09.2007

£60 raised for Glos Flood fund after playing at Gracie's party in Newnham

25.08.2007

"The band were excellent "

Report sent by Nicola Ing re performance at Anniversary Gig at Leigh Sinton 18.08.2007

"Great music was provided by Banshee who brightened up a rainy day"

Report in the Forest Review and Forester newspapers re performance Bream Garden show 18.08.2007

"A brilliant party everything we wanted"

Matt and Anna's wedding, Chase Hotel Ross, 10.08.2007

"Just what we wanted, the ceilidh was brilliant"

Tony Stayne, wedding booking 04.08.2007 in Hastings

"Absolutely Brilliant, what a great day you're doing it again next year!"

Jono and Victoria, Old Court Hotel confirmed booking for 27.07.2008

"Thank you so much for stepping in at the last minute when the other band couldn't make it because of the flooding, You have made our wedding party really special"

Bride and Groom, Dark Barn 23.07.2007

"Perfect performance, exactly what we wanted for Mary's retirement party"

Susan Pender, Head Teacher, St Marks School, Salisbury 21.07.2007

"This has been a brilliant night"

Gordon, Licensee Cross Keys, Lydney 14.07.2007

"Yet another wonderful day, we'll see you again next year"

Aylburton Carnival 14.07.2007

"Fantastic everybody has really enjoyed this, contact me in September re playing at the school again, you had the right combination for both children and adults"

Chris, Head Teacher, Newnham School re PTA Barn Dance 13.07.2007

"Excellent, just what we wanted - you got everybody going"

Sue Bradshaw organiser ACPO conference University of glos 09.07.2007

"What a great Irish band I need a jig band for a customer"

Forest Marquees - gig at Blakeney 01.09.2007 confirmed.

"Best night we've ever had"!

Duncan Hockridge Rhwibina Festival 03.07.2007

"That was great guys it was just the ticket"

Jay Licensee "The Prince of Wales" Ross  30.06.2007 fresh booking 10.11.07

"We really enjoyed the night and we will have you again before we leave for the States next year"

Sister Walker re performance Coalway 29.06.2007

"We were all entertained by musical performances of the highest quality. Banshee provided a contrasting but highly entertaining musical rendering"

Letters sent to Forester & Forest and Wye Valley Review re performance "Vesting Day" Dean Heritage Centre 16.06.2007

"It has been great to see you guys again you really helped to make our garden festival a great success, the locals really loved it"

Kev and Fi organisers Kergoadic Festival 10.06.2007

"You got the French really going last year, thanks again for an excellent performance you really have struck the right chord in this area"

Trish and Don owners Le Fous 9.06.2007

"Thank you for providing such a stimulating and entertaining day for the children. The children are still talking about your performances"

Bridget Music Co-ordinator Coalway School 22.05.2007

"We have more events coming up in the Autumn will you please play at them"

Quing, Hertfordshire University 9.05.2007

" Please play some more you have been just what the people wanted!"

Dean Heritage Centre 07.05.2007

"The Dean Heritage Centre at Soudley help a traditional May Pole session and other events to celebrate Monday's Bank Holiday which was enjoyed by all ages.  Music was supplied by Banshee and the art of tangling and untangling the ribbons was explained to almost no avail."

Article and photo in Forest and Wye Valley Review 11.05.2007

"Thank you very much for a great night we will definitely book you again"

Chairman Lydney British Legion 5.05.2007

"What a great band we only popped in for a drink but we've stayed all afternoon.  Here's my card please contact me I want you for our firms do"

Geoff Brown

re; gig at Shamrock, Cheltenham. 29.04.2007

"You were the best band by far we really enjoyed the evening"

Marcus Carruso's sister at Marucs fund raiser for Cancer 27.04.2007 Ranks Club, Mitcheldean

"Thank you for the best wedding ever.  Everybody  really enjoyed it and loved the ceilidh. A big thanks also to your friend the Scottish Piper John who helped to make the wedding ceremony so special"

Victoria and Jonno The Old Court Hotel Symonds Yat   21.04.2007

"Banshee takes on Glosfolk" The band plays a unique blend of Bluegrass and Irish folk music and  will be singing  songs about the Forest of Dean".

Headline in article written about Banshee in the Forest and Wye Valley Review 20th April 2007

"Customers were provided to some excellent music by local bands including Banshee"

Review in the WyeNot News issue 142 11th April.

"Just a note to say thanks for your excellent performance on Saturday night here in Burnham. Ceilidhs are very rare in this area and we were all set for an evening of catastrophic confusion. You, however, pulled it all together, got everyone dancing (even those who NEVER dance) and a really great night was had. We even made some money for our FolkFest! We will definitely see you soon".

Dom -  re performance Burnham on Sea ceilidh 07.04.2007
 

"Banshee have wail of a time"  Headline

"Banshee have been growing in popularity in the past year"

Article written by Jenni Silver Forester Newspaper 29.03.2007

www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/forester

"You have a lovely combination of sound and instruments, you play them very well, you've taken this place by storm"

Mark - customer New Red Lion, 16.03.2007

"You are such a happy band your music is very tight, passionate and exciting, and exactly what I want for this lovely old Cotswold Inn"

Lona - owner The Bull Inn, Burford, Glos 13.03.2007

""Thank you for the perfect evening, everybody has enjoyed it very much"

Bernadette Kilty re Vins 60th birthday party 17.02.2007

"Feedback from the last gig has been great, tell Daisy she has a few more admirers"

Cathy - Licensee Three Tuns Inn, Chepstow

"Please play some more or they'll kill me"

Licensee Eagles Nest Bistro LLanyfillin 26.01.2007

"Absolutely brilliant just what I'm looking for come and see me in the New Year and I'll give you some more bookings"

Gordon - Licensee Cross Keys Inn, Lydney. (6 gigs 2007)

"Thank you for all you've done over the last year, we've really had some great nights"

Tom Sziago- Ex Licensee Moon and Sixpence 03.12.06

"You certainly made the whole thing the best party ever.  Everybody has commented on how fantastic the band were and how much they enjoyed the Irish dancing."

Sarah Hollis - Birthday party Mill Hill Golf Club 24.11.06

"Fantastic evening, exactly what we wanted for our international children's event"

Bernadette, St Briavels School 20.11.06

"I booked you when I had been drinking, I stuck to my guns and you have provided some really good entertainment for our wedding party, Thank you"

Rob (Groom) Woolaston Inn 11.11.06

"You are the best band in this area by far"

Licensee at party Quarry Farm 10.11.06

"Thank you for coming all this way to entertain us - that was just what we wanted your web site is fantastic"

Redmond Lines re performance Bodidras Hall, Wrexham 04.11.06

"That was absolutely brilliant can you play at my friends 60th birthday party?"

Sheila customer at Red Lion Chalford, confirmed booking Quarry Farm, Stroud 10.11.06

"We look forward to you playing again in the future"

Heather Roberts, re performance Orepool Inn 23.10.06

"You provided exactly what we were looking for, can we book you again in October please?"

Andrew, Dean Heritage Centre, confirmed booking 22.10.06

"I'll book you again and put on a Guinness promotion evening- you were brilliant!"

Mathew Licensee "The New Red Lion", Chalford, Stroud, 16.09.06

"Many thanks from The Mazes for your performance - you drew in about 300 people on the Friday night"

Brian Griffin - Maze Mazes, Elton 01.09.06

"An enormous thank you for making our wedding day so very special, providing us with music, song, dance and even children's entertainment"

Jaquie Daley - wedding 26.08.06

"Thank you very much what a great night, to keep the French locals here is a big achievement"

Trish and Don Les Fous, Callac, France 15.08.06

"The band was excellent playing the right mix of well known songs and instrumentals"

Jo private party Pembridge 12.07.06

"Thank you so much, we must make this bigger next year"

Jono and Victoria Old Court Hotel 30.07.06

"That was so good can we book you for our wedding in November please"?

Linda, Manager Woolaston Inn on the performance at Pete and Phillipa's wedding 22.07.06

"I didn't think it was possible but that was even better than last year"

Commodore Lydney Yacht Club 15.07.06

""That was the perfect icebreaker we wanted for our wedding, thank you very much"

Neil and Lucy's wedding Cardiff 14.07.06

"That was brilliant you kept the crowd in the field as we wanted, can we book you for next year please"?

Aylburton Carnival Committee 08.07.06

"Many thanks for your part in our weekend of music and dance"

Two Rivers Folk Festival Committee 7/9th July 2006

"We saw you at Coleford Festival - loved the combination of music - will you play at our wedding please"

08.06.2006 Confirmed booking in August

"You were the BEST"

Email on web site from Molly, Coalway School

"It was foot stomping, hand clapping, finger clicking, great!"

Review from Music Co-ordinator at Coalway School 22.05.2006

"Irish music and beyond from local favourites Banshee - join in sing along and dance"  

Forest of Dean and Wye Valley Review 19.05.2006 re Coleford Festival

"The evening was a great success with music provided by local band Banshee who soon had everybody dancing"  Wyenot news 03.05.2006 ref; Peterstow Ceilidh

"The musical backdrop by Banshee was what gave the whole show added insight" Viv Hargreaves Forester newspaper 20.04.06 reviewing the "Extra Mile" performance by Forest Youth Theatre

"I want yous"  Keith Landlord George at Aylburton

"That is exactly what we are looking for"  John Mcconnachie, Two Rivers Festival

"A fantastic Ceilidh Band"  Tim and Kate's wedding Oxford

"You really put on a good show"  Frued cafe Oxford

"Excellent Fantastic Evening"  Carol's Birthday party Newnham

"Can we book you again for next year please"  Brian, St Patricks Night at Pengethley Manor

"We have come all the way from Swansea to see you and brought the family with us.  This will make our Christmas"  Customers Lion Inn, Trelleck

"Can we have the same again please"  Jo Lydney Yatch Club

"Its always busy when you come"  Dave Gala Club Gloucester

"I have told my mother I have a diddly dee band for my retirement do.  This is perfect"  Tina's retirement, Cheltenham Civil Service Club

"The music was brilliant"  Lisa, Forest Youth Theatre Concert

"I'm really enjoying it"  Sporty Spice at Moon & Sixpence Tintern

"Hey mister do that music where you tell us how to do the dances"  Teenager at Lydney British Legion

"*%!!ing ace to base"  teenager Coleford Festival

"This is exactly what I wanted before my clients go into lunch.  You have created the perfect atmosphere"  Martin Corporate Hospitality Millenium Stadium Cardiff