Shebeen Testimonials

A small selection of post-gig responses:

'Just to say a big thanks again to you & the rest of Shebeen for a stonking Saturday night!
Dad loved his party night and your music was a big part of that.'

Mandy & Sam 2009

'.....a belated huge thank you to you and the other guys for playing at our wedding, Shebeen really lived up to our expectations. Catherine and I thoroughly enjoyed your performance and there was fantastic feedback from the other guests. Thanks also for initiating the dance calling, it really got people involved.'

Simon & Catherine 2009

'I wanted to thank shebeen, most sincerely for the fantastic set you played at our wedding. It was better than I had even imagined and I have had a raft of text's and emails since telling me how much our guests enjoyed it.'

Ruth & Steve 2008

'We had 4 live music acts at our wedding - a gospel singer, a busker, a covers band and Shebeen. I come from a large Irish family so it was important to me to reflect this in the day - and cater for the family.

My only regret about Shebeen is that we did not allocate them longer to play on the day, as they were amazing.
I had briefed Richard fully about the type of music, volume and atmosphere we wanted and they hit it perfectly. The photos from that part of the day are my favourites as everyone is smiling and dancing, with lots of spinning each other around and clapping along. The guys were also very accommodating of the many requests for songs they receive from the family.

I was also very impressed that they seemed to arrive and set up almost unnoticed so that when the party moved into the marquee where they were, they were a fantastic surprise.

I really can not recommend them highly enough - other than to say that we have booked them for my mum's surprise 60th party in 4 weeks' time!'

Email from bride to prospective booker 2008

'I would like to thank you all for making my 65th Birthday such a great success.
Everyone enjoyed themselves and thought the music was fantastic.'

John 2008

'Thank you for your fantastic performance at our wedding..........Everyone had a great evening and enjoyed dancing to your music! Look forward to seeing you soon at one of your gigs'

Jason & Jaime 2008

'Just wanted to drop you a line to thank you and the boys very much indeed for a most enjoyable night on Saturday night. I had a fantastic time, as did everyone who came to the party - the music was brillaint, exactly what I was hoping for so thanks a mil.'

Audrey 2008

'Thanks again for last night! Myself and all the guests really enjoyed the music. Hope you had a safe journey home. True to my word I will pass your name on with full recommendation to the Southwark Irish Association...'

Terry 2007

'What a fantastic gig. We had an excellent night, and thoroughly enjoyed your performance. .........I paid close attention to the set list and was delighted with your choices; it was apparent that you are crowd pleasers and rabble rousers of some note, as well as being very accomplished musicians. Rest assured that I am now a confirmed admirer and will certainly spread the word to other 2nd generation Irishmen in the Southampton area, that a source of decent Irish music is alive and well nearby.'

Elliot 2007

'I wanted to drop you a line of thanks for Saturday evening. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed your music and you created the atmosphere and laughter. Absolutely fantastic and several of the guests have asked for your contact details as they are planning parties in the near future. Thank you so much for your flexibility and professionalism.'

Patricia 2007