Get Some Inspiration
Here is a brief selection of the venues we have played and testimonials from people who enjoyed our music – they may give you some inspiration. The musicians have also played at International Dance Festivals in the following countries in the last few years: Hungary, Czech Republic, Spain, Germany, France and Denmark.
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The Dome, (Now O2 Arena) London -
TrentBridge Cricket Stadium -
St Andrews Church Hall, Sheffield, Women’s Institute -
Sheffield flying club -
Sheffield/ Manchester Folk train to Edale. -
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Newstead Abbey -
Mansfield and Rotherham Football stadiums (function rooms) -
Magna Rotherham -
Hodsock Priory, Near Worksop -
Hillsborough Golf Club, Sheffield -
Ecclelsall Parish Church Hall -
Bretton Sculpture Park -
Bolsover Castle -
Whirlow Farm, Sheffield -
Maynard Arms, Grindleford –Wedding -
Holiday Inn, Dodworth, Barnsley -
Hemsworth Golf Club, Sheffield -
Harewood House North Yorkshire -
Coal Aston Village Hall -
Best Western Hotel, Stoke on Trent
A great group of talented musicians who know how to please a crowd!
After years of an excellent Scottish band… playing at our Burn’s night, our regular players retired, and it was with some trepidation that we sought a replacement and turned to Brian and his band We need not have worried at all ! Last year was their first year, and they managed a group of 146 diners, some dancing, some “people watching” with great skill. They were first and foremost excellent musicians who taught the dances to go with the music in an entertaining and easily understood way, particularly for those of us who had more enthusiasm than dance steps! This year, if anything, was even better! Quiet music as a background whilst eating, full participation in the tradition that is the Burns supper, followed by all our old favourites, walked through for the novices, and then performed with further instruction as required. The seasoned dancers danced, and those with “L” plates giggled their way through the evening, and once again a great time was had by all. Looking forward to next year, thanks to a great group of talented musicians who know how to please a crowd! Read more “A great group of talented musicians who know how to please a crowd!”
I cannot recommend them too highly.
Strings and Reeds have been playing for… us at our barn dances for many years. I cannot recommend them too highly. Their music and humor constitute and excellent evening’s entertainment. They have a very varied selection of dances with instrumental breaks. They have our bookings from year to year and we now consider them as friends. Read more “I cannot recommend them too highly.”
Just wanted to pass on my compliments to “Strings and Reeds”
Just wanted to pass on my compliments… to “Strings and Reeds” who performed for my wife’s 60th birthday in Doncaster on Saturday, they were fantastic, everything we hoped for. The leader Mike was very accommodating and humorous, kept us all on our feet even when we were ready to drop! The musicians in the band really know their stuff and I hope to see them again someday.
Many thanks! Read more “Just wanted to pass on my compliments to “Strings and Reeds””
Your super performance at our joint birthday celebration
Hi Mike
Just wanted to say… a big “thank you” to you and your Strings and Reeds band for your super performance at our joint birthday celebration ceilidh on Saturday night.
Rowena and I had a wonderful time and it seems everyone else did too. Lots of people have specifically mentioned how great the band was in their feedback and you were a big factor in an
all-round fantastic evening. We thought you hit exactly the right note for the occasion and it was so good to see a caller, donned with a head mic, getting down off the stage to be right in the middle of the action. I think everyone who was there – with the possible exception of the band and the caretaker! – wishes it could have gone on longer. We might even have had time then for the second
”strip the willow”!
So well done to all of you. Please pass on our great appreciation to your colleagues.
Best regards. Read more “Your super performance at our joint birthday celebration”
…they really are ‘the tops’
Scottish dance bands are comparatively rare in… England. Good ones are even rarer! We count ourselves fortunate to have found Brian and Strings and Reeds. Whether for dancing or just for listening, they really are ‘the tops’ Read more “…they really are ‘the tops’”
Everyone enjoyed themselves and we raised…
Many thanks for providing the music at… our W.I.N.E barn dance on March 5th Everyone enjoyed themselves and we raised £980 for Ryegate Childrens Hospital and Ashiand Womens Refuge.
With best wishes. Read more “Everyone enjoyed themselves and we raised…”
A great success
Wanted to drop you a line on… behalf Wraggs Yard committee to let you know what a great success the barn dance was last night. Mike wasbrilliant did an excellent set which everyone throughly enjoyed and felt itwas a great night. Many have said they would like it to be an annual eventso I am sure we will be in contact again. Thanks again. Best Wishes. Read more “A great success”
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