Experience, musicality and a passion for sharing Scottish ceilidh culture with everyone.  These are qualities that really count and that set the Jura Ceilidh Band apart from most other ceilidh bands.

Happy brides and grooms say it all:

‘An absolutely fantastic time had by all, whether Scottish, English, American, Swedish or Danish. Everyone joined in and had a wee ball!’ (Jenna & Russell Morrow)

‘Any ceilidh band who can make grown English men behave like 4 year old boys are worth their weight in gold!’ (Rose & Trevor, London)

We’ve know The Jura Ceilidh Band for ten years and have to say that they remain our personal favourite.  We only offer acts that exceed expectations but ‘JCB’ go further than that, they consistently offer the best ceilidh and Celtic music from first flight musicians with an attitude of fun, open sharing, patiently teaching the dance steps while keeping the party atmosphere going.

The band is lead by Ross Kennedy, one of Scotland’s greatest traditional singers, whose commanding guitar playing and rich, distinctive voice lends a deep authenticity to every song.  He brings his musical experience from time spent honing his musical talents with the Tannerhill Weavers, Iron Horse, Canterach, and as a much-in-demand traditional and piping record producer, to arrange every tune, song and set to concert-performance level.  In fact JCB has essentially the same lineup as Canterach, the powerful up-tempo Celtic band that have made a name for themselves playing in recent years at festivals in France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Italy and of course Scotland, but just scaled down for ceilidhs.

The usual four-piece lineup for JCB is guitar & vocals (Ross Kennedy), fiddle, reel pipes & Highland bagpipes, and percussion but they are happy to adjust to your requirements, such as substituting accordion for the pipes.  They’re also available as a three-piece without percussion if you have a restricted budget or if there’s a shortage of space in your venue.

With the full four-piece band, one band member can come out onto the dancefloor to demonstrate the steps as necessary, which leaves three musicians to keep the tunes going.  When you have the the three-piece there’s always an expert caller in the band, but all the musicians are needed on stage to make music!

We often say that, if you’re expecting more than 70 guests, it’s definitely better to go for a four-piece since the extra bodies on the dance floor soak up a surprising amount of the sound from the PA.  Not that the full band is too loud.  The Jura Ceilidh Band have been playing the same select hotel at Hogmanay for half a dozen years for 25 to 30 guests and the band are invited back year after year because of the delighted feedback from the dancers.

JCB represent superb value, playing astounding music, always quoting very competitive prices and are willing to travel literally all over Scotland, they’ve played for weddings on the Inner and Outer Hebrides, the Borders and Ayrshire during 2010/11 among many other places.

Strongest points for Jura Ceilidh Band:

• Exciting, experienced ceilidh band with caller
• Exciting fiddle and pipes sound
• World class Celtic music and song
• Great value for money
• Will travel just about anywhere
• Flexible lineup
• Will play your iPod or CDs through their PA, by arrangement

Youtube links where you can see and hear JCB and Canterach in action:

France http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2eismZUOuA

Spain http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9ZepLeDMHw

Scotland http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs7D4iaHfz0

Germany http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzC4VdWRcw4

Canterach’s fiddler Rebecca Brown  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oft4TA4DMD8

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If you have even a trace of Scottish blood there’s nothing like the sound and sight of a bagpiper to rekindle your pride and enthusiasm for all things Scottish. Pipers have been at central to special occasions in Scotland for centuries and, although the bagpipes may not have necessarily originated here, this is where bagpipe music has reached high level of refinement and where the standard of pipe music is consistently very high among hundreds if not thousands of pipers.

In Scotland there’s always been a tradition of hiring a wedding bagpiper where they have several well defined roles. The first is to welcome your guests by piping them into the ceremony as they arrive. This works equally well whether you’ve chosen a church or a civil venue and sometimes even helps guests to find it if they’re new to the area since a set of pipes can be heard up to a mile away with the wind in the right direction, they’re designed to be played outside! Even so, well-played pipes are not too loud for most people unless you stand right beside them for several minutes at a time and are a pleasure to listen to even if the music is not that familiar to you.

Piping Processional Music

The most popular task for a wedding piper is to pipe in the bride and there are literally hundreds of tunes that are perfect for processional music. Unfortunately many people know only a very few pipe tunes so pipers get more requests for Highland Cathedral, Amazing Grace and even Mull of Kintyre than any other tune. They’re fine melodies but much the same as the last and the next wedding so ask your piper and he’ll be happy to suggest a range of pieces to suit the different parts of your ceremony.

The bagpiper can play a piece during your signing of the register and in some cases it’s possible to have them stand outside the venue or in the hallway if it’s not a large room or suite but the next big moment is when the newlyweds are piped out, the recessional. Again thee are a wealth of joyful, triumphant, stirring pipe tunes so go to your piper for suggestions, most have repertoires in excess of 200 separate melodies.

Your Personal Piper

That comes in useful when you decide to have your piper stay on and play as requested through your champagne or cocktail reception and there’s no better way to underline key moments such as announcement, cutting the cake, even just getting your guests attention so you can marshall them for photographs and a properly dressed piper is always a favourite subject for photos, whether alone or posing with the couple and individual guests. This echoes times past when the laird or chieftain would call upon his personal piper to underscore the special day with his unique dignity, style and drama.

Often the wedding bagpiper‘s last task is to pipe the bridal party into the dining hall and up to the top table and this can be topped by proposing a toast to the bride. This longer option will last for about three hours whereas the pre-ceremony and ceremony will take about one hour.

Cost of a wedding piper

The price of your piper will depend upon where you’re getting married, how long you want them to be in attendance and which uniform the wear. Within Scotland you should be able to find a piper fairly local to almost any location whereas, in the rest of the UK, availability will depend very much on how close you’ll find a quality piper. We’ve supplied pipers from Newcastle and Cumbria to London, Cornwall and Wales and the price depends upon who’s free on your date and how far they have to travel. Remember that the main work for a piper is traveling to you, dressing properly and preparing his equipment, the length of playing time is less important since they’ve already given you their day. A fair price in Scotland would be £110 for one hour and £160 for three hours if no extra travel is incurred.

Piper’s uniform

When it comes to uniforms most pipers prefer to play in No.2s which is Kilt, Sporran, kilt hose, shirt, tie, Glengarry cap and often a black jacket. This is smart, practical, easy to play well in and wont upstage the bride for visual wow factor. No.1s on the other hand are sometimes call “Full Highland Regalia”, it what you see at the Edinburgh Tatoo and very formal events. This uniform costs thousands, is fairly stiff and uncomfortable to play in, far too hot for even a reasonable summers day and visually spectacular with feather Bonnet, plaid, full tunic, cross belt, half-hose and white spats. Expect to always pay more if your piper is to wear No.1s.

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The main ‘entertainment’ point of your wedding

When all the formalities are over, the meal is complete and everyone is relaxed, comes the reception party. The original meaning of the wedding reception was where the bride and groom ‘receives’ guests at their wedding but the only formal entertainment was the speeches and the bride and groom’s first dance.

The definition of reception is, ‘the process of receiving something sent or given’. So in the truest sense of the word, you are receiving your guests while at the same time, you are giving to your guests by sharing your day with them.

Today, reception parties are usually very informal, often including a buffet as wedding parties can go on all night! Now, I should point out here that when I say reception party, I mean that part of the evening, after the meal has ended and your guests are expecting to be entertained. It’s that one big party that you really want to get right.

Considerations for Hiring Bands and other Wedding Reception Entertainment?

There are many choices for wedding reception music and entertainment. You can hire bands that play covers of all the favourites throughout the decades, i.e. 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, right up to the latest pop hits. Or perhaps a jazz band, ceilidh band or even a comedian. Often people on a tight budget will opt for a disco which can cover pretty much everything.

The reception or ‘party’ is the main part of the day in terms of choosing music as it will be the longest time you need music. Plus, it’s what many will be focusing on. That part of the day that everyone, including yourself, is really looking forward to. It’s also the longest part of your wedding. A good party can go for a minimum of 4 hours but usually, it’s much longer. It all depends on how long you have hired your reception venue.

So, to plan effectively, you’ll need to know the following before you start looking around at wedding music options.

1. Find out how long you and your guests will be able to use your venue.
When will the venue want everyone out by and when do they need to start clearing up. Make the clearing up time the finish time for your party. That way you’re not causing problems for staff who need to get home and so that the venue is not breaking any licensing laws.

2. Determine the total time that you’ll need entertainment for in the evening.
For example, if your meal ends at 8.00pm and your venue allows you to stay until 11.30pm before they need to start clearing for closing at midnight, then you have a window of 3 and a half hours for your party.

3. Decide how many guests, approximately, you will be having at your reception party.
If you’re inviting more than were at your ceremony, then you’ll need to check with your venue the maximum number of guests allowed. Often, historical venues are used for weddings and these can be particularly fussy on the numbers of guests to safeguard their properties and ensure that ‘old structures’ are not compromised.
With your ‘party time’ worked out you can now start looking at wedding music and wedding entertainment options. Bands tend to play from 2-4 hours. Comedians and entertainers usually perform 2 X 45 minute sets. Other types of entertainment varies.
Note: Remember to inform your guests what time your party is expected to end. If your party is to go on for much longer than 4 hours, then your guests should be given an approximate finish time. It’s often considered rude to leave the party before the bride and groom, so make sure elderly guests and parents of young children know they can leave when they wish without causing offence.

When to hire bands in the UK and Scotland?

The most important point, that I cannot stress enough, is to BOOK EARLY to avoid disappointment. Really good bands tend to get booked up 12-24 months in advance and I’ve heard so many times about couples that leave booking a band until just a few months before and not being able to hire bands at all. If you’re wanting to hire bands, it’s not unreasonable to book well in advance. If you book through an agent then you’ll always have someone there should something go wrong. Most good wedding bands are familiar with the requirements and will be available to chat to every step of the way.

So, the best time to hire bands is at the same time you’re booking your wedding venue. Once you’ve booked your venue, you can gather the necessary information, that I’ve mentioned above, then move onto finding the best music.

The band can make or break your evening entertainment because everyone is focusing on it. If they’re a terrible band and they don’t fit with the whole feel of your wedding, it’s going to make people feel awkward and your guests will soon disappear. You won’t be happy and the day won’t be the perfect wedding day that you want.

…. Dee

CHOOSING YOUR COVERS BAND

Weddings are a time when family and friends of all ages come together, some with decades of musical memories, others just charging into the future with excitement and energy. So, when you’re choosing wedding reception music, there needs to be a well balanced blend from the nostalgic through the classic party anthems as far back as the sixties or even fifties, right up to the stars of today’s charts.

Covers bands vary in their approach so look for one that will give you all the above and some surprise favourites too. In Scotland there’s always a great demand for some ceilidh as well. Don’t expect quite the same variety of tunes from a covers band as you’d get from a traditional ceilidh band but they should be able to offer 30 – 45 minutes of old favourites such as the Gay Gordons, Dashing White Sergeant, Canadian Barn Dance etc. with a band member calling the moves for those who have forgotten or still just learning the moves.

Big Band

It’s nice to think of having a big, fully live band to play at your wedding reception dance and, if you have the budget, why not? There are a several very good 8 or even 13 piece outfits around so if your venue’s big enough and you can spare £2,000 to £3,000 it’s quite possible to hire bands that will give you the personal live concert of a lifetime! For most of us there’s a balance to be struck between our ideal and what the budget will stand.

You can get a very solid fully-live sound with a five piece band or even a four piece if the lead singer also plays an instrument, this will cost you in the region of £850 to £1500 depending on your location and how well know the band is. If this is too much then you can take advantage of modern technology and look into high tech duos in which two or sometimes three musicians play and sing live while all the backing tracks are pre-recorded. This gives you a balance of studio quality sounds with the live and personal feel of the musicians for between about £500 and £750. When there’s a shortage of space or a relatively small number of guests this can be the obvious answer but when you have the space and the cash there’s nothing like the combined dynamism of five or more professional musician/entertainers giving it their all.

Pop Duo

Pop duos can set up in 30 minutes or less which is useful if you’re using the same room for your wedding breakfast and wedding reception party whereas a larger live band will really need an hour or more to set up properly and make sure they have a good sound balance. Ideally your dance will be in a separate room from the meal so the band can start as soon as you finish dessert and coffee.

Every band should have its own PA system and, unless you hire a band that brings a mountain of equipment, they’ll only need a safe 13 amp socket, there should be no special power requirements and although every musician likes to play on a stage, it’s not necessary. What is important is ensure that the band have public liability insurance and many venues also insist that they show a PAT certificate, proving that all their electrical gear has been tested for safety.

Finding your band

Obviously the internet is the easiest method of finding and booking bands. Just search for cover or covers bands in the general area of your venue and run through the results. It’s quite possible to contact bands directly but you must insist on a proper contract so that if anything at all goes wrong your rights are covered. The advantage of using music booking agents is that their business is built on legal and fair contracts and if worst comes to worst they will be able to find you another equivalent act. However, be aware that some less ethical agents have been known to say that the band you want is available knowing full well they’re not and, when you’ve signed the contract they’ll substitute the band they wanted you to have in the first place.

Obviously another consideration when dealing with music agents is that they make their living from the difference between what you pay and what the musicians receive and beware of agents that charge a booking fee on top of their percentage. Yet, on the whole, they do a great job of helping musicians get organised (not always their greatest talent) and providing advice and a mediating buffer between you and the musicians when you need it most.

Enjoy the process, you’ve got a wealth of bands to choose from so start early, find out what’s on offer and make a clear decision, remember the better bands will get booked up 12 months or more ahead.

…. Dee

If you want a really great party, try a Ceilidh!

A ceilidh is where the band introduce the dance, the music starts and you step out onto the floor for an unforgettable experience of twirling lightness, fun and laughter. You can’t help enjoying ceilidh dancing no matter where you come from and whether you call it caley, ceili or celidh or even a barndance, it means “getting together” i.e having a party! With just a few basic steps to master, and a “caller” who will keep you on track and remind you of the moves, you’ll soon get in the swing of ceilidh dancing which, with a good ceilidh band, quickly becomes a room full of togetherness, laughter and happiness.

First Wedding Dance

For a wedding reception it’s usual to start with something simple as the the first wedding dance. Here’s a video of newlyweds starting the evening with the “Gay Gordons”. Have you ever seen such a happy room of people? It’s so wonderful to see people enjoying the moment.

If you can walk you already know how to do the first half of this dance; then the lady takes a quick twirl under the gentleman’s right hand before the couple finish in waltz hold with a couple of turns of a Polka, or just spinning together.

Scottish dance music is essentially the same as Scottish folk music but more organised to fit the structure of the dances and in Scottish Country Dancing, the more polished and serious cousin of ceilidh dancing, every tune is carefully prescribed for each dance so as to perfectly match the very complex moves involved in this more challenging and precise form of Scottish dancing. Remember that, at a wedding ceilidh, the emphasis will be much more on having fun than getting the steps right and there will almost always be a member of the band who will call the dances, teach beginners and remind rusty memories what to do.

Ceilidh Band Line-Up

The most common lineup for ceilidh bands playing scottish dance music is fiddle, accordion and drums though there are plenty of scottish bands using other instruments. Try the exciting and powerful combination of bagpipes and scottish fiddle, often backed by guitar and bodhran for a more Celtic music feel or piano and upright bass that can verge on Ragtime.

Don’t worry if it all seems too energetic, often the band will sing well known Scottish ballads after a few dances or play some Scottish instrumental music to give you a well-earned breather, and there are always plenty of slower dances. Even if it’s your first time the caller will soon show you how to waltz and you will never know how good that feels until you try it.

How much and how long?

Most ceilidhs in Scotland will start around 8pm and go on until midnight so that’s a good “standard time” to expect your ceilidh band to play. Prices vary a great deal from a local band at perhaps as little as £450 for a trio but, for an exciting, experienced, reliable, professional trio expect to pay about £650 and around £800 for a four-piece.

Find out more about selecting and booking your ceilidh band

To get a feel for the atmosphere and a glimpse of some of the more popular ceilidh dances just follow these YouTube links:

Dashing White Sergeant
Strip The Willow
Military Two Step
Virginia Reel

Never be afraid to “try your hand” because you might make a mistake or get something “wrong.” Success in anything comes from being willing to move into unchartered territory and have fun as you go!

photo by Charlie Dave

Top Tips for Engaging a Sophisticated, Classical String Quartet

For your wedding ceremony music, string quartets represent amazing value. Compared to most other groups of musicians they are relatively inexpensive yet each of them is almost certainly highly skilled and classically trained. But that doesn’t mean their music is stuck in the past, many quartets these days incorporate modern popular songs into their repertoire as well as jazz, great show tunes and classic pop such as Beatles songs.

Just take a look and listen to ‘Love Actually’ the movie to see just how string quartet hire can, make your ceremony a fabulously sublime experience for everyone.

Long established on the top of the wish list for wedding ceremony music, string ensembles (whether trios, quartets or larger) deserve, for the most part, their place as the cream of wedding instrumental music. The flexibility of four instruments playing different parts can evoke a wide range of emotions and create an atmosphere of polished sophistication through to cheeky cheerfulness depending on how you want to remember your wedding.

How to Start Off Your Ceremony in Style with Music

It’s usual to ask your string quartet to play a calming selection of tunes to welcome your guests to the ceremony, into the church if you’re having a religious ceremony. We’ve noticed that most guests don’t go in and sit down until the last ten minutes if they can help it, so having your wedding musicians playing longer than 20 minutes before the ceremony time is a waste of your time and theirs. Obviously brides will sometimes be late but there’s nothing better than fine classical music to keep the guests in a happy mood while she gets ready.

Wedding March Music – Your Grand Entrance!

The processional or bridal march is one of the key moments of the whole wedding so the music you chose should reflect very much who you are and how you feel about one another. To keep with tradition you might want “The Bridal March” (remember there are at least two quite different tunes of the same name by Wagner and Mendelssohn) though there are wealth of suitable classical tunes from “Canon in D” to “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” and Handel’s “Water Music”. There are also many current ‘classics’ such as “Songbird” that a string ensemble can play to such an effect. Don’t go for anything very long or that takes more than a few bars to get going since, unless you’re getting married at a large venue, it only takes the bride a matter of seconds to get from the door and into position beside the groom though it might seem long minutes to you!

Hymns – No Problem!

A quartet worth its salt should be able to accompany any hymns you’ve chosen but remember that no religious music is allowed during a civil or humanist ceremony.

Signing the Register

The next important event is the signing of the register, this can be quite short or very long depending on how much your photographer and guests take it as a photo opportunity. I’ve seen the signing take as long as 15 minutes so your musicians need to have a long as well as a short strategy for this key musical interlude during which it’s best to choose fairly calming or light background wedding music to contrast with the next segment.

Your Joyful Recessional

The recessional, when the bride and groom first step out as newlyweds is a time of celebration, triumph, dignity and fun depending upon your characters. This is when tunes like the Delibes “Flower Duet” come into their own, or “Fly Me To The Moon”, or even “Flying Without Wings”.

Continue the Mood Through Your Champagne Reception

Cocktail Music - If you think about it you’ll see how important it can be to have good background music for your champagne or cocktail reception. This is the first time that many of your guests will have met each other and calming live music will set them at ease and help new friendships to be formed. Again a string quartet suits the purpose beautifully whether you’re lucky with the weather and can have your music and drinks outside or play it safe and hold your reception indoors. This is when the wide variety of possible music styles comes in to their own, there should be something to please almost everyone while maintaining that elegance and sophistication that a quality quartet can bring to your wedding day.

To sum it all up ….

String quartets are a versatile and effortless option for your wedding ceremony music. Most will play a good range of styles from the hard core classics right through to chart hits (but always ask them first). They’ll set the mood for a fabulous day and can take you from pre-ceremony right through to the end of your photo session.

Enjoy …. Dee

Are you looking for the best band for your wedding?

This task of your many ‘to do’ wedding tasks can be a bit of a challenge. Mainly because there are so many different styles and types of music, and therefore, different types and styles of bands to choose from. Do you go for a tribute band for a particular era or style of music? Or a cover band that plays a bit of everything?

Then there’s your budget to consider! A big band can cost a fortune but the end result is well worth it. Or you can stick within your budget and go for something smaller but just as impressive.

The perfect live wedding music band is going to be one that fits your budget and one that will play the music you really want. So unless you want a particular tribute band that plays Abba, Led Zepplin or such like, stick to a covers band that will play a good range of music.

Now, with that in mind, the next thing to consider is whether you go for a live cover band or a semi-live cover band. What’s the difference? Well, that’s what I hope to help you with here.

Live Cover Bands

First up are live cover bands. These are usually from a 4 piece band upwards. Big showbands are often around 6 to 10 piece groups, have lights, lots of stage equipment and various costumes. If you have the budget for this, then your wedding will be quite spectacular.

But, if you’re wanting something more modest for your wedding reception music, then hire a covers band of around 4 to 6 in number.

A good covers band will play all the music you love but if you have a special song, say for your first dance, then make sure early on, that they play it or are willing to learn.

The band will play all music live and usually have one or two lead singers and other members of the band providing backing vocals. So you’ll get a great sound knowing that it’s all live! This also means the music can be alot more interactive and they’ll be able to adapt and change quickly to suit the mood of your guests.

Semi Live Cover Bands

These types of bands use backing tracks to help product the end result. You get a full and rich sound but only half of the number of musicians, usually only 2 to 3. So that means a big cost saving as long as you’re happy with the way the sound is produced.

The backing music is always of good quality and often from the original recordings. So the music will be much more like what you’re used to hearing. Semi-live bands will usually play lead and bass guitar plus vocals.

It’s a great option to save money and still get a big band sound. Also, it’s very useful for smaller wedding venues.

Either size of band will bring all their own PA and sound equipment so you don’t need to worry about hiring anything. Live bands often have lights and other effects, so ask what they provide.

So there you go! That’s the difference between a live cover band and a semi live band and I hope your decision on what to choose will be easier.

musicially yours,

…. Dee

Selecting and booking your Wedding Reception Band

It will be easier if you’re getting married in the Central Belt which, for those of you from outside Scotland, means the area of highest population from Glasgow and Ayrshire in the West to Edinburgh Dundee and Perth in the East. That’s where the majority of professional wedding bands are based and you’ll notice the difference as soon as you hear them, but it goes much deeper than that!

If you’re local to your wedding venue near you might find it easy enough to get a good local band at a knock down price to play for you but even so, are they going to be reliable, sober and organised enough to ensure you and your guests have a brilliant, stress free evening. Will they have a quality PA system that sounds good, is powerful enough to be heard when everyone’s dancing and electrically safe with a PAT certificate to prove it, and will they have public liability insurance in case anything goes badly wrong?

There’s a lot of organisiation involved in getting any wedding band properly rehearsed and equipped and years of experience in not only playing and singing the songs also being able to truly entertaining you and knowing what you and your guests will enjoy.

To make sure you get the best music you’ll need to search out a real professional quality band. There are plenty about but not all of them will be easy to find, available on your date and willing to travel to you venue, particularly if you’ve picked a romantic venue way off the beaten track.

Booking your band direct or through a music agent?

With the internet now in everyone’s home it’s fairly easy, if a bit time-consuming, to search for ceilidh bands in the general area of your venue yourself and come up with a good selection to choose from. When you find the band that suits you, your venue and your wedding budget, be sure you get a proper written contract stating date, time, location, fee and whatever conditions you’ve agreed with them. We’ve seen so many cases of couples let down by a band who they thought they had booked a year or so before only to find that the musicians had taken another booking and there was no written agreement in place to prove who came first. Most bands are honest, hard working musicians who love to share their culture, skills and time yet may not be as organised as you would wish and this is where finding an efficient (and ethical) booking agent makes sense.

There are plenty of music booking agencies who can help you find a ceilidh band quickly and provide you with a legally binding contract as well as a certain level of back up if things go wrong for any reason, they can also offer you insider advice by phone or email but remember, it’s seldom impartial advice, agents can sometimes have particular bands that they favour for a variety of reasons, not always the same reasons for which you would choose your band. Hopefully the majority of agents do what they do because they love music and make their living by matching clients with suitable acts so that everyone is happy and saving you a lot of time and possibly a few heartaches on the way.

Start your band hunt early

Either way start your band hunt early and make a firm booking as soon as you’ve made your mind up, remember, the better bands of all genres almost always get booked up more than 12 months ahead. As with most things in life, you get what you pay for so look out for reviews such as “…very professional, accomplished musicians who brought variety and fun and called the dances very kindly and patiently for those who were new to the dances or had just forgotten!” And “… everyone commented on how great the band was! A great variety of music catering for all ages, anyone looking to hire a band would be lucky to have you. Thanks to all of you for a fantastic night.”

Plan, research, decide and act, you’ll be so happy and relieved when you have this key element of your wedding planning settled.

musically yours,

…. Dee