You can call it a barn dance, a ceilidh or a country dance – it all comes to the same thing. A dance caller walks you through a dance, the band strikes up and the caller calls out the moves. No previous experience is required.
Read MoreIf you are planning a wedding, birthday party or other private or corporate event, an African theme offers an exotic and original inspirational framework.
Read MoreTwo classic ingredients are needed to create an unforgettable wedding ceilidh or barn dance – exciting music and a fun dance caller who involves all the guests. Black Velvet Band provides both with an interactive and enjoyable style that is guaranteed to make your party a great success.
Read MoreIstanbul has long been considered as being the gateway between East and West, a two-way portal for the exchange of goods, peoples and cultures. Once at the crossroads of Roman influence and home to many diverse ethnic traditions, when that great empire shrank, certain cultures grew to dominance, others were displaced, migrated or dispersed. Among…
Read MoreCommanding a delightful vantage-point above the River Severn in Gloucestershire, with outstanding views across to the Black Mountains in Wales, Old Down Manor is a tastefully-restored Victorian country house that presents a tranquil and idyllic setting for a sophisticated wedding celebration. As a recommended supplier, Hop Till You Drop Wedding Music Agency offers a special…
Read MoreSet in 14 acres of delightful grounds, The Bishop’s Palace in Wells presents a gloriously picturesque setting for a wedding or other family celebration in the centre of the historic Cathedral City of Wells in Somerset. Enhance the beautiful mediaeval setting by choosing a style of live music to help create your own unique sense…
Read MoreCatch Le Café Jazz playing Saturday Lunchtime Jazz this weekend at The Daffodil in Cheltenham on Saturday 21st July from 12.30 to 3.30pm. Take your time and tap your feet to excellent laid-back swing jazz as you enjoy memorable dishes and fabulous wine. You are also welcome to stop by the Circle Bar for a…
Read MoreBoth the camera and the microphone loved that consummate performer, Frank Sinatra. His velvet-textured larynx and unique romantic style won him worldwide acclaim, coupled with the notoriety of the celebrity lifestyle he led and the ‘Ratpack’ company he kept. Along with Fred Astaire, he was Hollywood’s leading man of the Swing Jazz era. A hard…
Read MoreWouldn’t it be absolutely incredible to have your all-time favourite band come and play at your wedding reception? Unfortunately, unless you are either related to or can number Mick or Keith or Paul (or even better, Simon) among your close friends, or you are quite obscenely loaded anyway, this is and will remain purely a…
Read MoreThe style of live music you choose for your wedding reception will effectively create the atmosphere and set the tone of the proceedings, so it’s vitally important to choose wisely. However, identifying music that both reflects your personality and simultaneously appeals to your guests’ varied tastes can present a bit of a conundrum. Careful consideration…
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