Thank you so much for playing at Kirstie's 18th party on Friday. We were all slightly concerned that the teenagers would not dance but we could not have been more wrong. From the word go the floor was full of teenagers having a really great time and a few olds joining in as well. (We also appreciated you telling them to drink lots of water.) Clare did a great job calling the dances and also reading the mood of the party. We all had such a great evening and are so glad that we decided to have a ceilidh. Everyone was kept entertained, lots of energy was burnt off and there was a lot of noise. All age groups from 3-60 years were happy for four hours and both Kirstie's brothers want a repeat performance for their 18th parties. We cannot thank you enough and will be telling everyone about you (just hope you are free when we need you next!). Many thanks, Kirstie & the rest of the Howard Family

Drumoak-Durris Church held a Family Ceilidh on Saturday 24th April in the Kirkton of Durris Hall. Music was provided by Ceilidh Stomp, considered to be one of the best ceilidh bands in Aberdeen and on that night there was no disagreement to that claim!  Clare, Liam, Lucy, Bryan and Dougie kept us going until the night was over - too soon for many. When needed Clare gave a run through of the steps but there were enough people who knew the dances to be able to help those who didn't.  Gay Gordons, Canadian Barn Dance, the Witches' Reel, Military Two Step, Dashing White Sergeant, Highland Scottische, Scottish Waltz - we did them all and others. To test our fitness levels, we did a Hooligans Jig, which has been described as "legalised GBH".  The Orcadian style Strip the Willow is good training for a rugby match, or shopping in Aberdeen when the January sales begin.  This was just a super evening and something we'll do again - be there!

Great! Fantastic! Brilliant! Best ceilidh I have ever been to! These were just some of the comments I received at the end of the evening. I have spoken to people who have never danced at a ceilidh before but who on the night were never off the dance floor. Praise was given to me for every aspect of the ceilidh; from how clear the directions for the dances were to the fact that no dance was repeated and that there were dances with which people were unfamiliar but now love and can't wait to try again. I myself have never been to a ceilidh which was so well received and where so many people joined in. It was a fabulous evening and I cannot give enough praise to Ceilidh Stomp. I would have no hesitation in recommending Ceilidh Stomp to anyone who was going to hold a ceilidh. I look forward to booking them again for our next function.
Gabrielle Berry, Banchory PTA

Clare, thank you for both the ceilidh and your response.  The band is top notch and I would be prepared to vouch for you at any opportunity.  Everyone had a top night!  Keep in touch and please keep me on your mailing list.

Hi there,  Anette and I would just like to thank you all so much for making our civil partnership celebration such a success. Everybody enjoyed themselves and a lot have said how much they enjoyed the band. Some have even said that it was the best wedding ceilidh they'd ever been to! Wishing you all the success and we hope to hear you playing again,
Kind regards, Fiona and Anette
 

Our thanks to you and the band for a brilliant Ceilidh.  Our fears that only a few would dance were utterly unfounded.  The feed back from family and friends was that it was a fantastic evening and, though we must dash to go off on honeymoon, we'll sing your praises on your website as soon as we get back.

Ceilidh Stomp played at our wedding on the 8th December '07.  We only had 36 to the reception and many of them had never encountered Ceilidh music let alone any of the dances before.  Clare's wonderful and patient calling coupled with the fantastic music had our dance floor filled all night.  Thank you Ceilidh Stomp for making our reception a wonderful evening, with the comment from many of the guests that it was the best wedding they had ever been to.......!! 
Simon and Marcia

Thanks very much for an amazing night! Such a wide variety of tunes and dances - new and old! Got everybody is such high spirits and I don't think there was a single person that didn't dance at least once!
The feedback from everybody was very positive, and hopefully I will get the opportunity to hire you guys out again!
Thanks again,
Sam
 

Thanks to Clare and the band for a wonderful night.  The music was fantastic and the calling brilliant thereby ensuring that veterans and novices alike could dance the night away (in fact no one could stop).  I have had so much feedback over the last 2 days ranging from "Wow, what a terrific night" to "I haven't laughed so much in years" to "One of the best ceilidhs ever".   You gave us the chance to leave Aberdeen in style!

Linda (May 17th 2008)

Thank you very much for providing such beautiful ceilidh music during the 110th Philippine Independence Day last Saturday.  Everyone had a great time and people have been asking how to get in touch with you. The Filipino Community truly applaud your ceilidh band. Hopefully next time, I won't be organising & performing our traditional dances so I can be there on the dance floor! Looking forward to the next time!
Roda
 

Thank you for your wonderful contribution to our Anniversary Celebration last Saturday.  Our family and friends all said how perfect your music was for the dancing and we, Marion and I, know how difficult it is to maintain the enthusiasm and fervour for the whole evening.  You did this with great professionalism.

A big thank you for your efforts and we hop you continue to provide this splendid service for many years to come!

Yours aye, Viv and Marion
 

Ceilidh Stomp played at our wedding reception on 4 October '08.  All our guests agreed that they were absolutely brilliant!  Clare was an excellent caller, helping all the ceilidh novices get involved - even a few of the little kids were up on the dance floor following the moves!  The band were also extremely accommodating in allowing the groom's little sister to join in on the fiddle for part of the evening.  We found Ceilidh Stomp at a friend's wedding the year before ours and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend the band to anyone who wants a lively, fun wedding reception - or any other event!

A big thank you to Clare and the rest of the band for helping to make our wedding reception an unforgettable evening! 
Clare & Jamie
 

Dear Ceilidh Stomp - thank you all so very much for attending our wedding day on Saturday, March 7^th 2009. We had an unbelievable day which was made all the more enjoyable by your presence. When we started planning our wedding, we knew (after seeing you at a previous function) that there was no-one else we wanted to have help with the dancing. My father said at that time "It's important to have great music: the music either makes or breaks a wedding!" No pressure! You guys really did make the day extra special! All our guests commented on how perfect our special day was and they all mentioned how awesome the band was and how right they were! With love and great appreciation, always, Yvonne & Andy Green

 

Ceilidh Stomp were a great choice as a wedding ceilidh band and performed a wide range of ceilidh dances with lively instrumentals and excellent calling, which was invaluable both for the first-time dancers and those who should know better but couldn't quite remember the finer points! Clare and the band were very friendly and went out of their way to ensure they played the tunes we wanted, including our grand finale of Auld Lang Syne followed by The Proclaimers! We had a brilliant evening and our guests threw themselves into the dancing with much gusto thanks to the many great tunes played. Matt's Dad, a ceilidh novice from Devon, loved every minute, couldn't stop tapping his feet and can't wait to get back to Scotland for more dancing! Louise & Matt

Thanks so much for the ceilidh you provided at our wedding . We all had a great time, including a few folk who had never 'ceilidhed' before and now can't wait to go to another! The patience and excellent calling of dances definately inspired those new to a ceilidh to give it a go. The only complaint of the whole night was that it ended as we would have all danced well into the morning had you kept going!! Neale Harrison

 

 

Ceilidh Stomp played at our wedding at Aswanley on the 17th July 2010. Their high- energy performance created a fantastic atmosphere at our wedding dance. Technically they were excellent and we received nothing but positive comments from our guests. It was a testament to how good they were that the dance floor was full all night. Prior to the wedding, Clare was a delight to deal with and her open, friendly manner made us feel like we already knew her before we'd even met. We would not hesitate to recommend Ceilidh Stomp to family and friends and were delighted with the service they provided. Thanks very much Ceilidh Stomp- you rocked our wedding :-)   
Louisa and Steve Cannon

Thanks for a lovely evening - it was a pleasure to hear music from Ireland included!  Great fiddler and good sets!

"Absolutely fantastic band, they did a brilliant job and we've immediately booked them for our ball next year!"
Hamilton School, Aberdeen

As Craig's parents can we thank you most sincerely for making Craig and Natalie's day such a wonderful success.    We all had great fun dancing well-known dances as well as learning some new ones.   You were recommended to Craig and Natalie and in turn we are delighted to recommend you to others.   Many thanks once again.
Liz
 

Hi there,
This is much delayed note of thanks for a fantastic ceilidh on our wedding day in August 2007. Despite severals delays to the schedule you did not grumble and proceeded to play without any warm up time - everyone admits that you sounded fantastic!  On behalf of my wife and our guests thank you for such a great night's entertainment- would not hesitate to recommend you!
Lloyd Griffiths
Wedding on 4th August 2007

 

We had a great day and all of our friends and family had a wonderful time too. Everyone thought the band were superb and really made the evening go with a bang (even me who is known as the musical fascist!). We will recommend you to anyone we know looking for a ceilidh band. Thank you so much.
Michael and Grace
 

Thea, SPE Event Manager

 

Ceilidh Stomp were fantastic from start to finish.  The musicians were top quality and they were able to ensure that the dance floor was packed from start to finish.  I was particularly impressed at the 'calling' of dances during the evening - many of the guests were from England and had never experience Ceilidh dancing before, but each dance was explained simply and they were able to pick it up quickly.  All of this resulted in an extremely enjoyable evening and I received numerous comments on the night and since saying how impressed everyone was with the band.  Thanks Clare and the rest of Ceilidh Stomp for making it such a fun-packed evening!!
Simon & Sam

 

Just wanted to thank you and the band for playing at our wedding.  We had a fantastic time and everyone I've spoken to really enjoyed the ceilidh.  Thanks to your excellent calling of the dances I don't think there were too many casualties on the dance floor! Great success!   We all had a great time and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ceilidh Stomp to anyone who asks! Thanks again!

Vicky and Neil