WHAT THE CRITICS SAID
(First retired miner) "What does tha think t't'turn then?"
(Second retired miner) "Sound, ******* sound!"
(Punter) "Do you do requests?"
(Band) "Yes, what do you want"
(Punter) "Oh, anything will do"
(Punter) "Do you do heavy metal?"
(Band) "No, we know nothing about chemistry!"
(Child with filthy hands in Darfield) "GivusagoontheeaccordionorIullpanthee"
(translation for non-locals - I will hit you if you don't let me play your musical instrument)
(Punter) "Can you play that tune that goes up at the start?"
(Punter) "That accordion just sounds like the real thing!"
(Punter) "What is the caller on? - Can we have some?"
(Everybody) "Can we book you back for the same weekend next year?"
(Swinton Hibernian) "You are the best Scottish band South of the Border - down Mexborough way"
"Some bands have passengers - This one has hi-jackers"
(Clark & Partners, Sheffield 14,Apr 2000) "A measure of how good the evening was, was that everyone took part and I have been asked when the next one is."
(Charnwood Hotel, Sheffield 06,May 2000) "All the guests that attended our evening reception spoke most highly of the band and enjoyed the dancing. Many thanks for making our wedding such a memorable event."
(Mytton Fold Hotel, Whalley 12,Aug 2000) "The band were excellent and I've already received loads of positive comments back from the guests who really enjoyed the evening."
(Rossington Joint Churchs dance 26,Sept 2000) "It was great to see people mingling, dancing and generally having a very good time in one another's company. The event was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone."
(Mid West Yorkshire Caravan Club, 04,May 2002) "Thank you so much for the Barn Dance it was magnificent, everybody enjoyed it even the children. Some of them came to my caravan the next day and was telling me all about when they were dancing. Adults too were over the moon and they all left on Monday telling me what a great rally it had been. So thank you and the rest of your band members for helping make it a success."
(Scots Society of St Andrew, Grimsby & Cleethorpes, 25th,May 2002) "Thank you very much for a very enjoyable and entertaing evening on Saturday, your band is a delight to listen to, and dance to."
(Fountains Abbey,24th May 2003) "This is a very belated note to say thank you very much indeed for playing at our wedding. A great time was had by all and you played and called wonderfully."
(Leeds Hospitals Fund,1st August 2003) "Just a short note to say a big thank you to yourself and fellow band members for entertaining us so well at Headingley. Everyone enjoyed the evening and it was great fun, and although a few people were creaking and groaning the next day they thought it was a very original way of having a night out. A special thanks to your caller for his patience with the dancers!!!Maybe we will meet again on another occasion, and I will certainly pass the word around to anyone wanting a night out with a difference!"
(Mount Pleasant Hotel, 4th October2003) "Just a note to thank you for playing at our wedding. Many people have stated how much they enjoyed it and had a good time and were pleasantly surprised at the dancing etc. Thanks for being flexible about the times etc and for playing so late."
(Haigh Hall, Wigan, 18th March 2005) "Thanks very much for all your efforts last week at our wedding. I think that everyone enjoyed the Band.You kept everyone on their toes & really contributed to our day."
(Moat House, Leeds 10th September 2005) "I just wanted to say a huge thanks to you and the band for Saturday night. You were all excellent. We had a brilliant time and having spoken to some of our guests, they did too. Thanks once again,"
(Bradway Scout Hall, Sheffield 10th January 2006) "Just wanted to say thank you for a brilliant night on Saturday. The band did us proud, and Martin had the suprise of his life. He was genuinely shocked by the extent of the do, and keeps saying how much he enjoyed it. Thanks again"
(Market Rasen Festival Hall 20th Jan 06) "Thanks very much for your contribution to last nights event. Hope you also had a good time. I thought it was brilliant and also very pleased with the dances. Can you book us in for next year"
(St Benedicts Parish Centre, Garforth 28th April 07) "Just thought I'd write to thank you and the band for a fantastic party last week. Despite some of our guests being reluctant to get up, we had a most enjoyable evening (their loss). Your band produced just the right kind of music & leadership we required, my wife has said she would like to do something similar when she is 50 and we would not hesitate to call upon your services if you are still playing then. In the meantime we will recommend 'Bracken Rigg' to anyone who asks, sure that they would not be dissapointed."
(Kenwood Hall, Sheffield 10th Aug 07) "Just wanted to say thankyou for Friday night. The band were excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed the evening."
(Newstead Abbey, Brigg 1st Sept 07) "just to thank you and the band again and to say that the ceilidh (including the exhausting Hooligan Jig) was very much enjoyed by folk from both sides of the border!"
(Park School, Doncaster 29th Nov 07) "Just a quick word to say how much everyone enjoyed last evening! The music was really good and the instructions very clear for everyone to follow. I didn't really know how everything would work out as it was the first time we have tried anything like that, but it was great fun. Our European visitors enjoyed it greatly and our parents and children want me to organise another one...maybe in the summer. I'll let you know well in advance if we decide to have another go! Once again, thanks for everything."
(Sheffield Polish Catholic Club 8th Dec 07) "Many thanks to you and your band for a super evening, I have been asked by many staff if we could book you for next time"
(Cardigan Centre, Leeds 22nd Dec 07) "Hi Geoff. Just wanted to thank you for doing such a GREAT job at our wedding in Leeds on Dec 22: everyone LOVED the ceilidh. I've been at some really ropey ceilidhs in my time, but they are sometimes AMAZING... and Brackenrigg are definitely in the second category! I've attached a photo from the day, which you're welcome just to look at - or use (for publicity etc?) if you want."
(Hallam Community Centre 5th Jan 08) "Just wanted to say thank you all again for your hard work on saturday night, particularly with so many people trying to dance in the space! The ceilidh was very much enjoyed, and I shall not hesitate to recommend you."
(Wentbridge House 23rd Feb 08) "Dear Geoff, Just a line to say thank you for a lovely evening last Saturday. Everyone had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the music and dancing - so much so that some are thinking of the same thing for their weddings, so watch out! I know we will be asking you again for mum's 80th birthday next year ! She was always on the floor with Dad - you may have noticed them. It was lovely that both young and old joined in with the dancing and all had a fantastic evening so once again thank you very much! Look forward to seeing you all again - we'll keep looking on your website and come along if we are in the area. Bye for now"
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