Ceilidh Band with caller and DJ in North East England
Ceilidh in Langley Castle, Northumberland
Photo: Alan Mason Photography
Testimonials
The following are comments we have received from previous customers.
Hi Gordon, Just wanted to email to say a huge thank you for sorting out wedding music. The string quartet during our ceremony and reception was really special and the guests had lots of compliments. The ceilidh went down a treat and you were amazing at calling! Thanks again for being so relaxed with the timings of everything, was great to see everyone on the dance floor until the very end. Emily and Finlay [Alnwick Gardens, String Quartet and Ceilidh, June 2026]
Hi Gordon... you were amazing!!!!!! We cannot thank you enough, everyone had an absolutely fantastic time definitely one of the highlights of the day, we are so grateful. Thanks again! Rowena [Kielder Waterside, String Quartet and Ceilidh, June 2026]
Hi Gordon, I just wanted to send you a belated thank you from me and Simon for playing at our wedding the other week. The band were all brilliant, everyone really enjoyed it. The ceilidh was a bit chaotic, as predicted (!) but you did very well trying to encourage some sort of order!! All the best Lauren and Simon [Biscuit Factory - Garden Room, Ceilidh, April 2026]
Gordon, I am sorry that in the clearing up yesterday I didn't get chance to thank you. We had a wonderful evening and great fun had by all. With kind regards, Jonathan [Birthday Ceilidh, Westgate Baptist Church hall, March 2026]
Good evening Gordon, Just a quick note to reiterate my thanks for last night, attendees commented on how much fun they had had many of whom had not been to a Ceilidh before (which I am sure you could have guessed). Please pass on my thanks to the other members of the band. Many Thanks, Lorna [Ceilidh, Gisborough Hall, Feb 2026]
Hello Gordon, Just a note to thank you so much for everything on our wedding day. We had the best day and can’t wait for our honeymoon later this week! A lot of people have said how much they enjoyed the ceilidh. Thanks so much again and hope you had a lovely break over Christmas. Anna and Dominic [Ceilidh, Black Horse Beamish, Dec 2025]
Hello Gordon, We hope you are doing well. Just a quick email to give thanks for all you and the band did on our wedding day! The Ceilidh was definitely thoroughly enjoyed by everyone and the disco too was great. You were amazing to work with and we felt very at ease. We especially appreciate staying so late into the night and giving us that last dance, it was certainly a core memory for us! We wish you the best in your future endeavours, and again thank you for all you did! Many thanks, Callum and Georgina [Ceilidh, Healey Barn, May 2025]
Hi Gordon, I just wanted to say thanks so much for yesterday you guys were brilliant we loved all of it!! Debs and Gavin [Langley Castle, String Quartet and Ceilidh, April 2025]
Hi Gordon, I just wanted to say thank you for the ceilidh and DJ for our wedding. I had such a great time dancing and you really made our wedding feel special. Thanks again, Laura [Spanish City, Ceilidh, Mar 2025]
Hi Gordon, Just to say thank you to you and the band for playing on Saturday night. Everyone had a fabulous time - the dance floor was always full! There were quite a few who hadn't been to a ceilidh before but they loved it and are now converts! I hope you all enjoyed it too. Thanks again, Andrea [Jesmond Cricket Club, Ceilidh, Jan 2025]
Dear Gordon, We just wanted to thank you and the band for playing at our wedding. Our guests had such a wonderful time at the ceilidh (for many it was their first ceilidh!) and it was great to still have so many people on the dance floor at the end of the night. Kind regards, Helen and Sam [St Chads College, Ceilidh, July 2024]
Hi Gordon, Rod and I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for your brilliant performances and calling on Monday. We had a fantastic time dancing both to the ceilidh and the live covers and more importantly, so did our guests. We were a mixed ability group of ceilidh-ers but you were very patient and it went down a storm. Your live vocalist is also fantastic! We are off on our honeymoon now and will remember the day very fondly. All the best for the future. Sarah [Lartington Hall, Ceilidh and Covers, July 2024]
Hi Gordon, We just wanted to say thank you so much for adding a great touch to our big day at Charlton Hall! The string quartet was beautiful and many guests commented how much they enjoyed the ceilidh and evening entertainment. Once again, we’re really grateful for how special you all helped make our big day and wish you all the best in the future! Kind regards, Emma and Alex [Charlton Hall, String Quartet and Ceilidh, July 2024]
Hi Gordon, Just wanted to email to thank you for your hard work on my wedding day! The quartet, ceilidh and band was brilliant, exactly what we asked for! The music really brought the day together, thank you! Many thanks, Hannah [Halton Grove, String Quartet Ceilidh and Covers, May 2024]
Hi Gordon, Thank you so much for everything on Saturday - the whole wedding party had an absolute blast with the ceilidh dancing and the following DJ music. It was absolutely fantastic!!! Best wishes, Ellie and Dylan [Eshott Hall, Ceilidh, Aug 2023]
Hi Gordon, We just wanted to say a big thank you to yourself and the band for the ceilidh for our wedding. It was really great and we had so much fun! So many of our guests who had never been to a ceilidh before said how much they really enjoyed it too! Thanks again, Hannah [Beamish Hall, Ceilidh, March 2023]
Hi Gordon, I wanted to send a quick note to say thank you again to you and the bands for the hard work at my 50th birthday party on the 5th November at the North Biddick Social club in Washington. Both the ceilidh and the party band sounded great and had people dancing which is all that I wanted. Great music makes a party and you guys did that! I think Gordon you had an especially tough job at the beginning, as there was only little enthusiasm and limited skills, but everyone commented on what a great job you did! I am sorry we didn't get to say goodbye and thank you to you properly at the end of the night. I will certainly recommend you all. Thanks, Susan [North Biddick Social club, Ceilidh and Covers, Nov 2022]
Hi Gordon, Sorry it has taken me a while to get in touch, but I just wanted to write to say, thank you so much for all of your and the team's efforts on Jessie and I's wedding day. The performances and the music from the string quartet were fantastic and really added something special to the day. People commented on how friendly you all were and it was fun for people to take requests. The ceilidh in the evening was brilliant as well and your leading/teaching was fantastic. Best wishes, Sami
[Wynyard Hall, String Quartet and Ceilidh, Oct2022]
Hi Gordon, Just wanted to drop you an email to thank you all for playing at our Wedding. Everyone commented how beautifully you played and we were delighted. We did not have many guests stay for the evening but you and your colleagues did such a good job. It made our Wedding complete. Thank you so much. Best Regards Judith and Duncan [Headlam Hall, Ceilidh, Oct 2022]
Hi Gordon, Just a quick note to say thank you again to you and the bands for the hard work at our wedding at Shortflatt Tower, I hope that we did not cause you too much stress with the slightly delayed schedule and the last minute rsvp song-lists! The bands, both the ceilidh and the party band, sounded great and had people dancing which is all that we wanted. I am sure you will be back at Shortflatt Tower again at some point soon and hope you and the band continue to entertain regularly, we will certainly recommend you to anyone asking! Thank you again, Matthew and Sarah [Shortflatt Tower, Ceilidh and Covers, Aug2022]
Hi Gordon, We can't begin to thank you and the band enough for making Friday such a special evening. Helen was really looking forward to dancing with all her friends and the music you played certainly made people want to get up and join in, even oldies like me. Thank you also for managing the ceilidh dancing so well in a very restricted amount of space. We had expected just a few people to take part but were overwhelmed by the numbers and the enthusiasm. Helen had forewarned a number of her friends about the dances we were having so a few had taken advantage of the YouTube tutorials available but the success was all down to yourself. We both realised that you played for much longer than initially envisaged so thank you very much for that. Best wishes, Colin and Helen [st Chad's Durham, Jazz Ceilidh and Covers Aug2022]
Hi Gordon, Just wanted to say a big thankyou for all your work on Saturday. We loved all the music and a lot of our friends commented on how good the band were. Hope you enjoyed it too. Thanks again, Pete and Naomi [Thistleton Farm, String Quartet Ceilidh and Covers, June 2022]
Hi Gordon, Just a message to say a massive thank you to your and your team for playing at our wedding. The string quartet played beautifully, the ceilidh was great fun, the cover band was amazing and the disco was perfect! All our guests commented on how much fun they'd had on the dance floor and how talented you all are… so thank you for making our day even more special! Kind regards, Susie and Amy [Northside Farm, String Quartet Ceilidh and Covers, June 2022]
Hi Gordon, I now know the age I really am. Legs took a day to recover. Much enjoyed by those who were there., Thank you to you and your colleagues. All best, Jim [East Cowton Village Hall, Ceilidh, May 2022]
Hi Gordon, Just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything on Saturday. The Ceilidh was a huge success and we have had so many compliments from people who enjoyed it immensely! You managed to get everyone from 9 - 88 years old on the dancefloor! Please thank the whole band on our behalf, you were all brilliant. Thank you again Rachel and Steven [Healey Barn, Ceilidh, March 2022]
Hi Gordon, Happy new year! Apologies for the delay in getting back to you we've just got home from our wedding. Thank you so much for playing at our wedding and being patient with ourselves and guests trying to learn some of the dances! It was so much fun and our guests told us how much they enjoyed themselves. Thanks again and all the best for the new year. Emma and Alex [Shotton Grange, Ceilidh, Dec 2021]
We just wanted to say a huge thank you for providing such an amazing Ceilidh at our wedding. We had so much fun all night and our guests absolutely loved it. Thank you for helping us fill the floor all night and encouraging everyone to join in and get involved regardless of whether they had been to a Ceilidh before. Everyone had a great night. Best wishes, Kate and Ross [Walworth Castle, Ceilidh, Dec 2021]
Thanks so much for the party last night. It was fantastic. You had a lot of patience with us all and it was much appreciated. I had a fabulous evening. Take care, Louise [How Do You Do - North Shields, Ceilidh, Sept 2021]
Dear Gordon, Thank you for your wonderful calling at our wedding Ceilidh on 7th March 2020 at Judges Hotel. We both so loved seeing so many of our friends and family hit the floor and enter with the enjoyment of connecting through music, dance laughter and smiles! One young man told me he never danced but on that night he was having such fun he didn't want to stop. We are praying for the end of Covid so people like you return to helping people connect and celebrate through music and dance! Warm regards, Raymond and Louise [Judges Hotel, Ceilidh band, March 2020]
Hi Gordon, Thank you so much for playing at our wedding - you were incredibly professional, up to the day and on the day itself. It was a weight off to know we didn't have to worry about the music as we knew you had it in hand!
We had lots of comments from our guests about how lovely the string quartet was and everyone had a blast at the ceilidh! Thank you again, Alex [Wylam Brewery, String Quartet and Ceilidh Band, Dec 2019]
Morning Gordon, We have just voted for you! We thought you did a great job on our wedding day- we really loved having a ceilidh and DJ. Thanks once again. Best wishes, Katie and Alastair [Goldsborough Hall, Ceilidh band, Nov 2019]
Gordon, Once again a big thank you from both of us for everything on the day. We both heard lots of positive comments about the band and not one negative! In particular the lady from the covers bands voice was mentioned frequently! A lot of the English people were up trying the Ceilidh as well which was encouraging. From my own perspective thanks for being so flexible and taking the lead on it all. In particular the change of the last song, the choice of music for the string quartet who were also fantastic. Everything was just great. Please pass on my thanks to all the band that were there and if anyone asks for an events band I will point them in your direction. Cheers, Sonny and Naomi [The Comb (Keilder), String Quartet, Ceilidh and Party Band, Sept 2019]
From Facebook - Booked North East Soiree for our wedding day. Could not have asked for a better band for the wedding- everything was taken care of, meaning we could relax and enjoy our day, from a string quartet for the ceremony and reception, to Ceilidh dancing and a covers band. A lot of our music choices was decided on the day in response to our guests, none of this was a problem. Gordon and the team travelled quite a distance and once there, set themselves up without fuss, even providing a microphone and speakers for our MC and the speeches! The quality of the music was superb from each part of the day, a very talented bunch of musicians, we heard only positive comments from our guests, in particular how good the string quartet were and how the music shaped the ceremony, and the voice of the lead singer in the covers band. For anyone who wants hassle free on their wedding day- a must book!Sonny and Naomi [The Comb (Keilder), String Quartet, Ceilidh and Party Band, Sept 2019]
Hello, Thank you for keeping us right on Saturday! We had a great time. Best, Catherine [Augill Castle, Ceilidh and Party Band, Aug 2019]
Hi Gordon, Again a big thank you to you and the band for last night. The Scottish contingent were all very impressed and have complimented the quality of the music and of your calling. The party was a great success and your band contributed to that in a big way. For us the only shame was we had to talk to guests and couldn't join in as much as we would have liked. We will certainly recommend you to anyone thinking of a Ceilidh! Thanks again, Mike and Allison [Stadium of Light, Ceilidh, July 2019]
Gordon and the Ceilidh Knights played as a string quartet at our church wedding on 27/07/19, before playing again later at our drinks reception in a tipi, and then again to provide a ceilidh for our guests. The string quartet played beautifully and we received many compliments from our guests. They accommodated a number of special requests and the arrangements were fantastic. During the ceilidh, Gordon was lively and animated, the band were tight and they got everyone dancing and having fun, despite our small space we were working with.
However, one of the best qualities we were impressed with was Gordon's reassuring and experienced nature; we were never worried or stressed about anything and we knew we were in good hands. Thank you very much to Gordon and the band, you were certainly a highlight of our special day and we would recommend you to anyone. Declan and Tiffany [St Michaels Church then Tipi, String Quartet and Ceilidh, July 2019]
Hello, Michael and I would like to thank you for such wonderful music on Saturday. It was enjoyed by all and lovely to meet you. Many thanks, Louise [Brinkburn Priory, String Quartet, Ceilidh, Jazz band with swing singer, Party covers band, July 2019]
Thank you so much for the music you provided for our wedding day at St Cuthberts and then Beamish Hall Hotel, the string quartet were fantastic and then we had a brilliant evening dancing to the Ceilidh! We would highly recommend you for any events! Thank you, Laura and James [Beamish Hall, String Quartet and Ceilidh, May 2019]
Hi Gordon, Thank you very much to you and the other fabulous musicians performing at the ceilidh last night. Super quality music with a lovely atmosphere and great calling. Everyone had a really nice time. I would book you again for sure. Best wishes Jenny [Glebe Centre Murton, Ceilidh March 2019]
Dear Gordon, Thank you for another excellent ceilidh last Friday and also for being so accommodating with the timings which you are probably used to by now! Kind regards, David [Northern Counties Club, Burns Supper Ceilidh, Jan 2019]
Hi Gordon, I hope that you are well. Hamish and I wanted to say a huge huge thank you to you for coming out and playing at our engagement party. Everyone was raving about it and had so much fun. You were really great and we are very thankful and glad we found you. Kind regards, Stef and Hamish [Parlour at Blagdon Smithy, Ceilidh, Dec 2018]
Hiya Gordon, Just dropping an email to thank you and the band for Saturday night. Everyone had an excellent time and whilst people didn't have as much stamina as I'd have hoped, we really appreciated you pacing things and allowing time for breaks when needed. It was absolutely brilliant and the dancing was certainly one of the highlights of our day. So thankyou! Megan and Fraser [Blackfriars Hall at St Vincent de Paul, Ceilidh, Nov 2018]
Hi, Just wanted to say thank-you so much for Sunday, everyone had a brilliant time on the dance floor and you made our day very special! Thanks again! Kyra and Dave [As You Like It,Newcastle, Ceilidh, Nov 2018]
From Facebook - We would just like to say a massive thankyou to Gordon and team,you did an amazing job for our wedding,everyone complimented us on how beautiful your music was,the evening dancing was so much fun,it gets everyone together dancing,laughing,I would like to marry again just so I could have you back at our day. Gordon was quick at responses,communication was no.1,we cannot recommend Gordon and his team enough,it would be a decision that you wouldn't regret,very well priced too as some company's rip your eyes out just because it's a wedding,Thankyou again,we will never forget your contribution to our special day! Adam and David [Newton Hall, String Quaret and Ceilidh, Oct 2018]
Hi Gordon, Sorry this comes so late but we just wanted to say a huge thank you for playing at our wedding on 27th October at Northside farm. You really were excellent and everyone had a great time. Little gutted we were so behind so we didn't have as much time for dancing but we really appreciate the time we did have. Sorry it was a little rushed at the end as we got ushered out the door to get our taxi on time and didn't have time to thank you all. I hope you will be able to pass on our thanks to the rest of the band. We will definitely be highly recommending you! Kind Regards Ali and Mitch [Northside Farm Horsley, Ceilidh and Party Band, Oct 2018]
Gordon, Just a note to say the band went down a treat on Sunday, as I think you guys must have perceived. Comments on social media suggest is was one of the best nights at our gigs for years. Well done and I hope we have a chance to use you again. Best regards, Tom [English Civil War Society re-enactment event in Sunderland, Ceilidh and Covers, Aug 2018]
Hi Gordon, Can I just say a massive thanks to you and the other band members for your work at our wedding. All of our guests loved all the music and we loved that you got out of your seat and in among guests to give instruction. My gran was highly complimentary of the string quartet part and she is a very discerning classical enthusiast. Wonderful job. Thank you, Iain and Holly [Cuddystone Hall, String Quartet and Ceilidh, July2018]
Thank you so much for our Ceilidh and covers band for our slightly less than conventional glamping wedding this weekend. Everyone has said how fantastic you were especially out flossing trouble makers. Thank you again. Jamie and Kayleigh [Herding Hill Camp Site, Ceilidh and Covers, July 2018]
Hi Gordon, I wanted to thank you and the other band members for a perfect night of entertainment on Saturday. There have been so many wonderful comments about how good you were. There are some great videos of everyone laughing and dancing all night. It was exactly what I had hoped for, my husband was a bit shell shocked at the time, otherwise he would have been telling you himself on the evening. If we organise another event, you're the first person I will approach. Absolutely brilliant. Thanks again, Dawn [Hetton Centre, Jazz and Ceilidh, June 2018]
Hi Gordon, We just wanted to get in touch to say thank you so much for Saturday. We absolutely loved both the bands that performed _ the ceilidh got everyone up and dancing, and we thought you did an excellent job as caller. Despite all of our drunken, and somewhat rhythmically challenged guests, you got the dancing working brilliantly. The party band was also absolutely brilliant. We LOVED their sets and were so delighted that they got everyone up and dancing and made sure it was a proper party. I think my favourite part of the whole day was the final song _ 'what's up' was a great choice and it was a really special moment! We also thought you were an excellent presence on the day - you have a very calming presence and were so flexible in terms of timings (the extra 15 minutes of drinks in the sun I think was perfect for the guests!) and we loved that you got everyone up to watch the first dance/cutting of the cake. In short, we couldn't have asked for more, so thank you so much! Thanks so much again, Mr and Mrs Matthews [Ceilidh and Party Band, Whalton Village Hall, May 2018]
To Gordon and Co. Thank you so much for making our day so special! You truly went above and beyond what is expected at a wedding. You all made the day amazing! Thank you! Ian and Gemma [Durham Castle, Acoustic Trio, Jazz Trio, Ceilidh and Covers, Mar 2018]
Dear Gordon, Thank you so much for playing at our wedding at The Alnwick Gardens. Every part of the day was fantastic - the strings, the ceilidh, the band were all amazing and really helped make our day so perfect. We've not seen so many people up dancing all night and we absolutely loved the whole thing. Best wishes, Phil and Sarah [String Quartet, Ceilidh and Covers, The Alnwick Gardens, Jan 2018]
Dear Gordon, Thank you so much for providing the entertainment at our wedding! The quartet, DJ, and ceilidh provided the perfect party and everyone raved about how much they enjoyed it! All best wishes, Lydia [String Quartet and Ceilidh, Crook Hall, Jan 2018]
Hi Gordon, I just wanted to thank you so much for the String Quartet and the Ceilidh band you provided to us on 29th December for our wedding at Ramside Hall. I have always dreamed of walking down the aisle to a String Quartet and it was fabulous! The Ceilidh went down a treat as well and we had so much fun. Thank you to all of you for making our day so special. Best wishes, Gemma & David [String Quartet and Ceilidh band, Ramside Hall, Dec 2017]
Hi Gordon, Just to say a big thanks to yourself, the string quartet and the ceilidh band for last weekend. You guys were tremendous and really helped make the day, I think everyone enjoyed the ceilidh in particular! Thanks again, Matthew and Olivia [String Quartet and Ceilidh, Le Petit Chateau, Sept2017]
Hi Gordon, Charles and I just wanted to send a quick (if slightly belated) thank you for the fantastic music and entertainment at our wedding a few weeks ago - you completely surpassed our expectations. So many people have commented on how good the ceilidh band and the live band were so thank you once again!! Best wishes, Dan [Ceilidh and Covers bands, Wood Hill Hall, Aug 2017]
Hi Gordon, Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for being totally awesome at our wedding last Saturday. The ceilidh band and party band (lead singer = wow!!) were fantastic and really kept the celebrations going with everyone up on the dance floor. Thank you for being flexible, friendly and good fun. We couldn't have asked for anything more. With best wishes, Andy and Naomi [Ceilidh and Covers bands, Angrove Park, Aug 2017]
Dear Gordon and all at North East Soiree. Thank you for the fantastic entertainment that you provided at our wedding. Everyone was so impressed with your skill; it was all so perfect! Thank You, Kim and Glen [Durham Masonic Hall and Durham Castle, String Quartet and Ceilidh Aug2017]
Hi Gordon, Thank you so much for doing such a fantastic job on our wedding night. Everyone loved the ceilidh, I'm so glad we decided to do it, and with you too. The music was great, and you managed to organise and coordinate everything perfectly for us. Thank you so much, Becky & Paul [Ceilidh, St Mary's Heritage Centre Gateshead, June 2017]
Hi Gordon, I just wanted to write to say a huge thank you for you and your colleagues fantastic work yesterday. Everyone has mentioned how fantastic the music was throughout the day and we couldn't be happier to have chosen you! We are en route to Skye now for our mini moon. All very exciting. Thanks again for everything, Sophie [String Quartet & Ceilidh at Cuddystone Hall, April 2017]
Hi Gordon, We have had so many great comments about the band and your wonderful entertainment was a huge part of making our day so fantastic and memorable. Kind regards, Trudy and David [Ceilidh, Stamfordham Village Hall, April 2017]
Hi Gordon, The Strip the Willow was a highlight of the day for me. The feedback we have had from guests about the ceilidh and the band has been extremely positive; everything just 'clicked' at the party and everyone had a ball. Regards, Joss [Headlam Hall, Ceilidh and Party Band, April 2017]
Hi Gordon, I just wanted to email to say a massive thank-you for the amazing string quartet, ceilidh and disco at our wedding! It was absolutely perfect and all the guests commented how much they'd enjoyed the music! The ceilidh especially was a whirlwind that got everyone on their feet (even those that never make it onto the dance floor!) we had a fabulous time and the music was wonderful! Thanks again for providing such a fantastic accompaniment to our day! Gemma [String Quartet & Ceilidh at Doxford Barns, Feb2017]
Hi Gordon, Thanks for playing on Friday night. We really enjoyed the night, especially the
music and the dancing. Kind regards, Claire [Ceilidh band, Washington Arts Centre, Nov 2016]
Dear Gordon, Thank you for coming to play at our wedding on 5th November. Everyone really enjoyed the music. Some of our guests were Scottish and have not been to a Ceilidh since their own weddings. I am really pleased I asked you and we are both very grateful to you and the band and thank you for making the evening so memorable for us. We wish you continued success. all the very best, Christine and Stephen [Ceilidh band, The Village Inn, Brompton, Nov 2016]
Dear Gordon, Thank you so much for being so fantastic at our wedding on 14th August. You were amazing. Thanks also for tweaking the ceilidh running times, I was seriously struggling in my dress and those last two dances were absolutely perfect! Hope you all enjoyed some cake and buffet. Johannah [Ceilidh band, Assembly Rooms Newcastle, Aug 2016]
Thank you so much for sorting the evening entertainment at our wedding. It was amazing and just what we wanted - Perfect! With lots of love, Andrew, Sarah and Heath [Ceilidh Band, Alnwick Gardens Treehouse, July 2016]
Good afternoon Gordon, I'm just emailing to say a huge thank you for last night. You guys were amazing as always, I do apologise our ceilidh skills weren't quite as refined as previous years! Hopefully see you again next year. Thanks again, Georgina and the NUMC committee [Ceilidh Band, Featherstone Castle, March 2016]
Hi Gordon, I'm sorry I never really got a chance to speak to you on Friday but I just wanted to say a big thank you for our ceilidh and disco on friday. Everyone I have spoke to have said they had a really good night and that the ceilidh was a brilliant idea, especially my son and nieces who danced every ceilidh dance! Thank you so much for your time and patience with our guests, we really appreciate it. Kind regards, Deborah [Ceilidh, Newton Hall, Feb 2016]
North East Soiree, Thank you all so much for an amazing performance at our wedding! We (and everyone else) had the best time! Thanks for your patience too with us running late. We will definitely recommend you! Pete and Lu [Ceilidh and Party Band, Ellingham Hall, Jan 2016]
Hi Gordon, Sarah and I just wanted to extend our thanks to you and the other members of the North East Soiree for your performance at our wedding. The music was exactly what we wanted, and we were so impressed by the music and that you followed to play where our guests were congregating in the garden, which we hadn't even thought of! The ceilidh was the talking point of the evening. Everyone had fantastic time despite most of our guests having never attended a ceilidh before. We will certainly be recommending your band for future events. Kind Regards, Iain and Sarah [String Quartet and Ceilidh Band, Matfen Hall, Oct 2015]
Dear Gordon, Thank you very much indeed for providing both the excellent music and the calling for our party last Saturday. We had a wonderful time and a memorable evening. yours, Philip [Ceilidh, Coxhoe Village Hall, Sept 2015]
Hey Gordon, I am finally coming around to saying thank you to all the people that helped make our wedding so perfect. Your band was superb - exactly what we wanted. Every single person there commented on how amazing the music was and the fact that you guys got the party started so well that we didn't stop until 3am says a lot! We also have some really lovely photos of the band if you are interested, I can send you a link to them. You guys are an incredible band and also really, genuinely awesome people. It was a real pleasure having you around on the day and I just wanted to take the opportunity to let you know how instrumental (hah!) you were in making this wedding absolutely amazing! Lots of love and good luck in the future, Hina [Ceilidh and Party Band, Marquee in Barkston Ash, July 2015]
A big thankyou to you all for a great evening of music. Everybody thoroughly enjoyed the evening. I hope I can be calling on you again for our next Champ Stake Party in 2017. With many thanks again and all best wishes, Sheila [Ceilidh, Blanchland Village Hall, July 2015]
Hi Gordon, Our wedding hangover has just about receded now, so I thought I'd reach out to say thanks for your input into making our day as special as it was. Everyone has said that your band were great and I especially appreciate the input you had into the ceremony earlier on. Thanks again Jonny and Keshia [String Quartet, Ceilidh, Party Band, Wynyard Hall, July 2015]
Dear Gordon, Just wanted to say thank you for providing the ceilidh at our wedding on 13th June 2015 in Middleton Hall. It was one of the best ceilidhs I've been to and all of our guests enjoyed it. Please thank the whole band on our behalf. Kind regards, Joanne and Scott [Ceilidh, Middleton Hall, June 2015]
To Gordon and the Ceilidh Knights. Phil and I would like to thank you for performing at our wedding! Many guests have commented on how much they enjoyed the Ceilidh and we loved seeing so many people up on the dance floor, who usually wouldn't partake in dancing. There were a few people who requested your contact details, so hopefully they will get in touch. Once again thankyou for playing at our wedding on Monday 6th April 2015 and all the best for future weddings. Nicola and Phil [Ceilidh, Lumley Castle, April 2015]
To Gordon, Amanda and Jessica, I am utterly overwhelmed for all the things you did to make my party such a great success. Everyone agreed the music was excellent and the way Gordon organised and announced various parts of the night made it run so smoothly. Thank you, Tim [Jazz and Ceilidh, Worsall Village Hall, Feb 2015]
Hi Gordon, I just wanted to thank you and the rest of the band once again. Everybody enjoyed the Ceilidh at my 50th Birthday Party on New Years Night. I can't remember the last time I had so much fun and everyone joined in at least once during the night. You made it fun and inclusive and really helped make my birthday celebrations a succes. Everyone is still talking about it. My family, friends and I will have no hesitation in recommending or booking you for events in the future. Kind Regards, Sandra [Ceilidh, Royal Station Hotel Newcastle, Jan 2015]
Thank you for super music and dancing on New Year's eve. [Ceilidh, Swainby Village Hall, Dec 2014]
Dear Gordon, Just a quick email to say a massive "thank you" to you and your band for helping to make Amy and matt's wedding day such a success. You played magnificently throughout the day and everyone commented on how good the music was. Thank you so much. I hope all goes well for you and your wife in the next few weeks as you await your little arrival! Yours, Julia [Ellingham Hall, String Quartet and Ceilidh, Oct 2014]
Dear all at North East Soiree, We would just like to say a huge thank you to you all for the amazing job you did on our wedding day. We had soooooo many compliments about the music for the big day and everyone said how talented you all were, especially going from playing as a string quartet, to a jazz band, to doing the ceilidh and then the disco. We honestly can't thank you enough. You helped make our wedding day the most perfect and fun day that it was. A lot of our guests did not even know what a ceilidh was, you guys did a wonderful job of explaining it all and everybody loved it!
Everybody absolutely loved all of the music that you guys played. Thanks again for also playing some of our special requests for the ceremony. Game of Thrones went down really well! We will 100% be recommending you to other people!
Thanks again for helping make our day so memorable! All the best, Alex and Amy [Bamburgh Castle and Alnwick Gardens, String Quartet, Jazz and Ceilidh, Sept 2014]
Hi Gordon, Pete and I wanted to thank you again for the gorgeous music on Saturday - the mix of jazz and folk/ceilidh was just right. And although for a lot of the time most people were outside, they were all enjoying the music. Thanks for making it a memorable, happy and very chilled evening! We didn't realise till later that you took one or two requests off-the-cuff which were much admired. Very best wishes, Hilary and Pete [Whinstone View, July 2014]
Hi Gordon, Just to say thank you for playing on Saturday night everyone enjoyed it, and as my daughter Paula told you we will certainly recommend you to family and friends, once again thank you for a perfect night. Regards, Norma [Beamish Hall, July 2014]
First of all I would like to thank you and the band for our wedding day. Our guests had such a good time and lots of people have been asking who you were after the event. Most didn't realise the string quartet and ceilidh were connected, however they really enjoyed both elements. Fiona and Ryan [Beamish Museum, String Quartet and Ceilidh July 2014]
Hi Gordon, Thank you so much for Saturday, you and the band did a fantastic job and everyone had a great time. Thanks for providing such an energetic ceilidh! Thanks, Catherine [Brancepeth Castle, June 2014]
To Amanda and Gordon, Just wanted to say thank you for all your hard work on Saturday evening. It was a lovely atmosphere. Great fun. Thanks, John and Jean [The Feathers Helmsley, Oct 2013]
Hi Gordon, Just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and your wife and the rest of the band for playing at the wedding. It was fab and everyone really enjoyed it (everyone loves a good ceilidh!!!) Thanks too for all your help with the songs and DJing- i bet it wasnt your usual sort of wedding music!!! Hope you enjoyed playing as much as we enjoyed dancing :-) Holly and Leon [Newton Hall, Ceilidh and DJ, Sept 2013]
Just a wee note to say a HUGE thank you for all your incredible help for our wedding. North East Soiree were fantastic - everything we were hoping for (and more)! We have had so many positive comments about the music and everyone loved the ceilidh! Gill and Annie [Boe Rigg, Jazz Trio, Ceilidh and Party Band, Bellingham, July 2013]
Hi Gordon, Keiron and I just wanted to say thanks so much for playing at our wedding yesterday, all our guests said the band were really good but we also appreciated your flexibility in terms of the changes to timings, Ceilidh and disco. The Ceilidh was amazingly fun and you got everyone involved, and the disco was spot on, as you may have gathered from the numbers on the dance floor! Sophie and Keiron [Angel View Inn, Gateshead, Feb 2013]
Hi Gordon, Just to say many thanks for providing brilliant entertainment for Sara and Joe's Wedding celebration last Saturday at Guyzance. We all had a great time and enjoyed the whole evening. We have had lots of postive comments about the whole event and your band was certainly a major factor in the evening and cetainly got people dancing from start to finish . Thankyou for backing us in the acoustic set...i think we just about got away with it!
Please pass on our regards and appreciation to the guys and girls, I will certainly recommend you to any prospective wedding or other event I hear about (already have). One final thing, do you have any celidh events coming along around christmas time (not private) which are at venues / parties open to public buying tickets / dinner dance at any local hotels, preferably Northumberland or around Newcastle area? If so please let me know we will try to get along. Meanwhile many thanks again for making Joe and Sara's wedding celebrations even more special and memorable. Best Regards, David, Angela, Joe and Sara [Guyzance Hall, Oct 2012]
Hi Gordon, Have been very remiss in not contacting you sooner. Wanted to say a huge thank you to you all for your musical contribution to Jaqui and Andy's wedding on 19th May. Apologies for your cramped conditions during the drinks reception- couldn't do much about weather! The choice of music was superb. Many guests have told us that they loved the ceilidh music and I know that the dance music which followed was also appreciated. So thank you again for helping to make the wedding a truly wonderful occasion. Best wishes, Lynda and Bruce [Durham Crook Hall then Durham Masonic Hall, May 2012]
Hi Gordon, Thanks for the Disco and Ceilidh at our wedding at Lumley Castle 2 weeks ago. Everyone seemed to enjoy it and the mix of entertainment had something for everyone. Andrew and Xuelan [Lumley Castle, April 2012]
Dear Gordon and Amanda, Thanks so much for the fabulous music throughout the wedding day. It all helped to make it a fanstastic day. Love Kirsty and Alastair [Whalton Village Hall, March 2012]
Dear Gordon, We would like to thank you for the excellent entertainment at our wedding reception on 9th July. The Ceilidh was fantastic and encouraged everyone to join in, young and old alike. Your instructions were easy to follow and everyone had fun. The Party Band hit the right note (excuse the pun) and had the dance floor packed. We didn't want it to end! We would certainly recommend you to our friends - what an excellent service you provide! Can we make an advance booking for our Silver Wedding Anniversary in 2036 please?! Best wishes, Lyne and James [Otterburn towers, July 2011]
Hello Gordon. Just wanted 2 give u, yr wife and the whole squad a massive thankyou for yesterday. Thought u were brilliant. Thanks for playing a massive part in our special day. Steve and Kirsty [The Sage, July 2011]
Dear Gordon, Band members and Bob the singer!
Thank you for providing the music for our Wedding at Eshott Hall on 29/05/11. The string quartet were a wonderful introduction to the ceremony, and played beautifully as Jack sang "Over the Rainbow" and "Wish upon a Star" during the registration. We loved the way you jazzed things up for our exit to "Come fly with Me". Your strings on the lawn during afternoon tea was really lovely and set the mood for the rest of day. Tim and I loved waltzing on the lawn round the croquet hoops.
After dinner was fantastic!!! The Jazz Singer was fabulous!!! Everyone was amazed and thoroughly enjoyed his crooning to the swing band. The ceilidh and swing band was a great mix as everyone got up to dance.
Everyone complimented you all, and you all played a very special part of our day which helped to make it perfect!!! The whole day and evening was magical!!! If only we could have pressed pause. Thank you again, Tim and Sharon [Eshott Hall, May 2011]
Gordon, I just wanted to drop a line to say thank-you for making our wedding day at Dissington Hall such a delight on Saturday- the music really made it. We will be sure to recommend you in the future. Best Wishes, Amy [Dissington Hall Sept 2010]
Dear Gordon, I just wanted to thank you and the band once again for the quality music on Saturday. Everyone very much enjoyed your playing, not least the bride and groom. Thanks once again. Ailsa [Hebron July 2010]
Dear Gordon, Can we just thank you and your team for providing the music (String Quartet, Ceilidh and Disco) at our wedding on 30th May 2010. We had a truly amazing day and it was complemented superbly by your musical accompaniment. Thank you again and please feel free to use our comments for your future customers. Kind regards Colin and Rachel [Langley Castle May 2010]
Dear Gordon, We would like to thank you and your band for the beautiful music you played prior to and after our wedding at Longhirst Hall on Saturday. Everyone enjoyed themselves and although not everybody danced in the evening their toes were tapping. Thank you again for making the atmosphere so relaxed and enjoyable, and entertaining our guests. Tracey and David [Longhirst Hall April 2010]
Dear Gordon, We wanted to say a huge thank you for providing the evening music for our wedding. Our guests had a really enjoyable evening. Thanks also for allowing us to use your P.A equipment and thank you and the rest of the band for a lovely evening. with love, Adam and Jennie. [Inn on the Lake April 2010]
Hi Gordon, thank you very much to you and the band for last night's entertainment. You did a fantastic job and helped make our day very special. Kind regards,Joanne [Middleton Lodge Oct 09]
Thank you thank you thank you. Had an amazing night and it's all down to you guys, thank you so much. Kate [Close House Oct 09]
Dear Gordon, Hope you are well. Apologies for the delay in contacting you, I am writing to extend our many thanks for your absolutely brilliant contribution to our wedding day. I have to say both Jackie and I thought you and the band were absolutely amazing, without you guys the day would not have been the same. Thankyou for being so flexible in providing cover versions of music from Lord of the Rings, the Godfather and others during the ceremony. In addition, we received many compliments from our guests on the quality of the music throughout the day and into the evening. If you could either forward on the email or pass on our sincerest thanks to the rest of the band members it would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Martin and Jackie Wood [Sage Gateshead Aug 09]
Dear Gordon and everyone at North East Soiree, Jonny and I would just like to say "thank you" for providing us with a beautiful selection of music on our wedding day. You were absolutely superb and we had so many comments from our guests on how good you were. I'm not sure we really got a chance to let you know how pleased we were with everything so, thank you. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to friends. Many thanks again, Catriona and Jonathan [Ellingham Hall April 09]
Gordon, Just writing to say a huge thankyou for the music that your provided for our wedding at Alnwick Castle on Friday 26th September. You really did a fantastic job with the string quartet during our wedding ceremony and reception, the background Duo during our meal and finally the ceilidh band! It was a long day for you also which we hugely appreciated. Many guests complimented your music and I think you had some of the Aussies in tears with your version of Waltzing Matilda when we signed the register. Thank you, Jayne and Tom [Alnwick Castle Sept 08]
The ceilidh was fantastic! It was the perfect evening entertainment for our wedding. Many guests commented to us how great you were and how much fun they had. We highly recommend you to everyone. Many many thanks. Amanda [Chopgate Village hall Sept 08]
Gordon, Just like to say a huge thank you to you and your colleagues for supplying us with the music throughout Fiona and Ben's wedding. Everyone enjoyed your selection of music and it certainly made the day that extra special. Please pass on my thanks to all involved and I look forward to being in your company, enjoying your music in the future. Regards Ian [Eshott Hall June 08]
Hi Gordon, Just wanted to drop you a quick line to thank you and your team for the fantastic music at our wedding on 28th June 08. Everything was perfect and it made such a difference having such professional musicians performing on the day. I'm sorry I didn't get the chance to speak to you properly on the day, things were quite hectic! Thanks again, we will not hesitate to recommend you. Kind Regards Fiona and Ben [Eshott Hall Jun 08]
Thank you so much for all your hard work on Saturday at Langley Castle. The music, in its varied forms was greatly admired by all our guests. It makes such a difference to have live music, and so well played. Please give our thanks to everyone involved. Patricia Burton [Langley Castle June 08]
Dear Gordon, Thank you very much for a wonderful day of music provided by all of North East Soiree! We really were pleased with all aspects of your service, including your organisational skills when sending us sample discs and on the phone when arranging times etc. You always had enough time to explain everything thoroughly, especially regarding electricity supply and lighting. Please, Please pass on my thanks to the rest of the musicians and especially to Phil for his great singing even though he had a sore throat! We had lots of compliments on the music. With many thanks and best wishes Hannah and Andrew [Gosforth Aug 07]
Gordon and Team, Thank you so much for the fantastic entertainment you provided for our wedding day. You couldn't have been more perfect. People to this day are still talking about what a wonderful day it was and you were simply the icing on the cake! Thank you again Katherine and Hendrik [Horton Grange Oct 05]
To all the members of the Band, we would like so much to express our thanks for the wonderful music and Ceilidh you provided for my daughter and son-in-law at the Marriot Hotel. It was just perfect - exactly what we wanted. Our guests were so impressed with such professional playing and the choice of music. I could not count the number of people asking where we had found you. Your enthusiasm at the Ceilidh was infectious and I think every single person had an absolutely fantastic time. Our French guests too so enjoyed the dancing. You will be recommended unreservedly. Thank you again and again for enhancing Laura and Laurent's wedding day so beautifully. Completely satisfied and appreciative parents of the bride, Andrew and Shirley [Seaburn Marriott May 05]
We would like to thank you for your professional and truly excellent performance you provided at our wedding. We cannot express enough gratitude. We can not fault anything and we would like to emphasise this. We can truly say your performance of its kind is the best we have experienced. We would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone. We wish you all the best for your future and thank you for making our wedding day such a special day. Laura and Laurent [Seaburn Marriot, May 05]
Dear all, thank you very much indeed for making Claire's wedding such a memorable occasion. Your playing was lovely for all three sections, our guests were all really impressed. Please could you also send details and information for all your musical services you can provide to Sue who is a friend of mine and has asked me for your details so please mention me when you write to her. I hope she will be able to send some work your way. Once again very many thanks, Robin [Ramside Hall March 05]
Dear Gordon, I am writing to express my sincere thanks for the music you provided at my daughters wedding at Hall Garth last Friday. The whole day went off extremely well and I must say in no short measure due to the music from you and your colleagues. The String Quartet really set the occasion and the Ceilidh Band on the evening set the mood for the night. Please feel free to use my name as a reference for your musical services and pass on my thanks to your colleagues who accompanied you. Kind regards, Ron [Hall Garth Hall Jan 05]
Gordon, Just a few lines to thank you and your fellow musicians for all of the music provided at the wedding of my daughter Nina to Marcus, at the church and later at the Lumley Castle. Everyone commented at how good you all were and we appreciate all the hard work from yourselves, which greatly contributed to the days success. Once again thank you very much indeed. Best regards, John [Lumley Castle Sept 04]
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