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Black Velvet Band

Overview

  • Scottish Ceilidh or English Barn Dance
  • Irish Ceili or American Hoedown
  • Swing Jazz & Folky Pop available
  • Dance caller available, if required
  • Bespoke set lists available
  • Adaptable line-up, from a duo to a six-piece

Black Velvet Band

This incredibly versatile West Country-based band specialise in providing music for upbeat, interactive Ceilidhs, Barndances and Hoedowns as well as performances of the traditional Irish repertoire of songs and tunes. An experienced dance-caller can be brought along to informally guide and instruct everyone, dances can be selected and tailored to suit different abilities, and even if people do get the steps wrong it doesn't matter - it's all about having fun!

The group's flexible line-up makes them a versatile option for reception parties of all sizes, so, whether it's to complement a theme or pay respect to Celtic family heritage, why not celebrate your newlywed status with a time-honoured, traditional knees-up!

About

Performing as an intimate duo performing a traditional Irish repertoire through to an energetic 6-piece, the full band comprises two fiddles, accordion, guitar, vocals and double-bass - the lively rhythmic sound will have your guests on their feet in no time!

Having performed together for many years, Black Velvet Band have perfected the art of creating a raucous and electric atmosphere at weddings across the UK. All members of the band are professional and exceptionally skilled musicians who can effortlessly adapt their playing styles to produce the exact genre you're after - whether it's evoking traditional sounds of Scotland with fiddle-tunes like 'The Flowers Of Edinburgh', or the distinctive musical flavour of the Wild Wild West.

Not that you are restricted to just a single musical style, of course. Upon request The Black Velvet Band can present a versatile setlist spanning a range of genres just for you - they can even turn their hand to a tasty bit of Swing Jazz or Folky Pop!

A full repertoire can be found here.

Performance and Audio

The Black Velvet Band typically performs 2 x 60-minute sets of live music in a three hour period! The band will bring along all the equipment required, including a professional-quality PA system, and if you have any specific song requests, simply let the bandleader know, and they will try to include it in the set.

American Hoedown - Dixie Reel

American Hoedown - Cajun Swing

American Hoedown - Hoedown Tune

American Hoedown - Blue Suede Shoes

American Hoedown - Your Cheatin' Heart

Ceilidh or Barn Dance - Celtic Reels

Ceilidh or Barn Dance - Fox Hunters - slip jig

Ceilidh or Barn Dance - L'Arridien - Breton Tune

Ceilidh or Barn Dance - May Moon - Jig

Irish Song - Fields Of Athan Rye

Irish Song - The Dawning Of The Day

Irish Song - The Irish Rover

Irish Song - Wild Rover

Scottish Ceilidh - Cock o The North

Scottish Ceilidh - Dashing White Sergeant

Scottish Ceilidh - Flowers of Edinburgh

Scottish Ceilidh -Scotland The Brave

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To contact the Black Velvet Band for your wedding or special occasion, click the buttons below or to the side of this listing.

Reviews

  • Lily Chapman

    t was a brilliant night!

    I had an excellent experience with the Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio – they were very responsive and flexible on and before the night. The caller was easy to understand, enthusiastic and the band are very talented musicians.

    I highly recommend them.

  • Daniella Murray

    Black Velvet Band Hoedown Trio / The Sun Inn, Hardingstone / September 2024

    Black Velvet Band Hoedown Trio were so much fun! We booked them for our first Barn Dance and were unsure of how it would work. They fully put our minds at ease as everyone got stuck into the fun!

    Prompt, professional and organised. Easy to work with and enjoyable to have at our public event. 10/10 thanks guys!

  • Shaun Reynolds

    Black Velvet Band Irish Trio / Lambourn Sports Club / September 2024

    The guys were great, everyone had a superb time. We’ll have them back next year as people want the event to be an annual thing. Two people asked me to pass your contact details on as well as they’d like to book them for separate events.

  • Mike George

    Black Velvet Band Gypsy Jazz & Folky Pop Duo / 80th Birthday Party / August 2024

    The band was fantastic. I’m so pleased I booked them. Everyone loved the music and they were perfect for the party. Please thank them again and I wish them well.

  • Michele Mills

    Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio / Michele’s Daughter’s Wedding Ceilidh / August 2024

    Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio for our daughter’s wedding on 3 August at the Cotswold Country Park! It was brilliant.

  • John Cliff

    Black Velvet Band Irish Duo / 70th Birthday Party / July 2024

    Mike and David entertained us at our family party with a wonderful mix of Irish songs. Everyone had an absolutely brilliant time. Mike even got us all dancing which caused a great deal of hilarity! I’d thoroughly recommend them to turn any occasion in to one to be fondly remembered.

    John Cliff

  • Sian Tindall

    Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio / Sian’s Wedding Ceilidh / July 2024

    We had such a great time with the band at our wedding last weekend! All our guests had a great laugh and really loved the dancing. We may not have a career in dancing but it definitely was fun! We also really appreciate the band calling out a dance for our first dance. It was so much nicer than swaying on a dance floor to a slow song in front of everyone.

    Sian Tindall

  • Hannah Woodward

    Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio / Hannah’s Fundraising Ceilidh / June 2024

    They were brilliant! Exactly what I hoped for and more. Had everyone up on the dance floor and made the fundraiser a huge success.

Black Velvet Band

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Clifton, Bristol

Overview

  • Scottish Ceilidh or English Barn Dance
  • Irish Ceili or American Hoedown
  • Swing Jazz & Folky Pop available
  • Dance caller available, if required
  • Bespoke set lists available
  • Adaptable line-up, from a duo to a six-piece

Black Velvet Band

This incredibly versatile West Country-based band specialise in providing music for upbeat, interactive Ceilidhs, Barndances and Hoedowns as well as performances of the traditional Irish repertoire of songs and tunes. An experienced dance-caller can be brought along to informally guide and instruct everyone, dances can be selected and tailored to suit different abilities, and even if people do get the steps wrong it doesn't matter - it's all about having fun!

The group's flexible line-up makes them a versatile option for reception parties of all sizes, so, whether it's to complement a theme or pay respect to Celtic family heritage, why not celebrate your newlywed status with a time-honoured, traditional knees-up!

About

Performing as an intimate duo performing a traditional Irish repertoire through to an energetic 6-piece, the full band comprises two fiddles, accordion, guitar, vocals and double-bass - the lively rhythmic sound will have your guests on their feet in no time!

Having performed together for many years, Black Velvet Band have perfected the art of creating a raucous and electric atmosphere at weddings across the UK. All members of the band are professional and exceptionally skilled musicians who can effortlessly adapt their playing styles to produce the exact genre you're after - whether it's evoking traditional sounds of Scotland with fiddle-tunes like 'The Flowers Of Edinburgh', or the distinctive musical flavour of the Wild Wild West.

Not that you are restricted to just a single musical style, of course. Upon request The Black Velvet Band can present a versatile setlist spanning a range of genres just for you - they can even turn their hand to a tasty bit of Swing Jazz or Folky Pop!

A full repertoire can be found here.

Performance and Audio

The Black Velvet Band typically performs 2 x 60-minute sets of live music in a three hour period! The band will bring along all the equipment required, including a professional-quality PA system, and if you have any specific song requests, simply let the bandleader know, and they will try to include it in the set.

American Hoedown - Dixie Reel

American Hoedown - Cajun Swing

American Hoedown - Hoedown Tune

American Hoedown - Blue Suede Shoes

American Hoedown - Your Cheatin' Heart

Ceilidh or Barn Dance - Celtic Reels

Ceilidh or Barn Dance - Fox Hunters - slip jig

Ceilidh or Barn Dance - L'Arridien - Breton Tune

Ceilidh or Barn Dance - May Moon - Jig

Irish Song - Fields Of Athan Rye

Irish Song - The Dawning Of The Day

Irish Song - The Irish Rover

Irish Song - Wild Rover

Scottish Ceilidh - Cock o The North

Scottish Ceilidh - Dashing White Sergeant

Scottish Ceilidh - Flowers of Edinburgh

Scottish Ceilidh -Scotland The Brave

Video

To contact the Black Velvet Band for your wedding or special occasion, click the buttons below or to the side of this listing.

Reviews

Send Enquiry