Irish / Folk Band Reviews
99% of customers would recommend
Alive's Traditional Irish / Folk Bands to their friends
99% of customers would recommend
Alive's Traditional Irish / Folk Bands to their friends.
Private Party - Ah We Loved It!
Sarah G booked The Celtic Mandolin Man for their party at The Prince Regent Hotel in Essex
“Ah we loved it. Thanks so much" S.G.”
Fantastic culture clash on our special day!
Matthew D booked Craic It Up for their wedding in Berkshire • August 2025
“Our request was for an irish musical group willing to lead in the groom's side as part of an indian wedding entrance and then collaborate with an indian dhol drummer. Not your standard gig! Due to this being an unconventional request – we knew that some musicians may not be as open to this idea. But 'Craic It Up' were absolutely open to this culture clash from day 1! Great correspondence throu...”
From the personalised first dance to the atmosphere they deliver
Arron H booked The Whiskey Priests for their wedding in Derbyshire • August 2025
“We had a great day and these guys really elevated the event, great and professional throughout and really nice to work with. I cannot recommend these guys enough, if you're looking for amazing memories these guys will deliver them. Thanks guys, Alison & Arron”
Really fabulous fun - thanks to the band and caller for making our party so amaz...
Wendy M booked Connery for their party in Cheshire • August 2025
“Excellent ceilidh band for a private party - everything about the performance was perfect... the music was great and the caller talked us all through the moves so everyone felt involved and engaged... such brilliant fun and I can't recommend them highly enough... thank you :)”
Imogen W booked The Banjo Guy for their wedding in Herefordshire • July 2025
“John was amazing! We just left him to do his thing and he created the exact vibe we were hoping for. He is SO talented and everyone loved the music! He is also such a nice guy!”
Laura P booked The Whiskey Priests for their party in Merseyside • June 2025
“Booked for my husbands surprise 50th. This was the best decision for the celebration. The band are friendly and musically extremely talented. Everyone was up and dancing. I would not hesitate to book again.”
Ken M booked The Whiskey Priests for their party in Lancashire • May 2025
“At our party our guests were saying why are having an Irish band, when the whisky priests had done there sets they were saying why had we never had a group like that, they all loved the music ,the interaction with the group was brilliant. They made our party something special and will be a great memory to remember and look back on.”
Evie L booked Yellowbelly Ceilidh Band for their event • April 2025
“What a great night. Serena Smith, thank you!”
Absolutely incredible - could not fault them!
Shannan C booked Craic Attack for their party in Gwynedd • April 2025
“Craic Attack played as a surprise for my sister on her Hen do and they really were the absolute highlight of the weekend! Brilliant set, great fun and the guys got everyone dancing! Craic Attack were incredibly professional, friendly and the song selection was perfect - a mix of traditional Irish and some classic crowd pleasers. Great communication in the lead up to and on the day of the event. Th...”
Exactly what we were looking for
Abbie B booked The Whiskey Priests for their event in Derbyshire • March 2025
“We booked the band for our first St Patrick's Day event and will definitely be looking to book again. A good mix of quicker and slower songs, and added so much to the atmosphere.”
Customer Reviews (560)
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4.9 out of 5 stars
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