Velvet Lounge Band

The Velvet Lounge Band are not your average wedding band, they really bring a different and very professional sound. Several guests including some musicians were very impressed with the 7 piece band. (Other options available). The dance floor was full from start to finish. We really enjoyed their set which reflected our preferences. Highly recommend this band.

Velvet Lounge were absolutely fantastic at our December wedding in Waterford Castle. We booked the jazz trio for cocktail hour and the 6 piece band for the night. They sounded so great and we were asked by almost every guest how we found such a great band. We would book Velvet Lounge a million times over for our wedding and highly recommend you book them for your special day too.

Cannot fault Cormac and the guys at all, great communication right from the very start and so professional throughout. Cormac even learned a song in French for our first dance!!! Could not recommend them more

We booked the 6 piece Velvet Lounge for the evening entertainment after the wedding dinner. They were amazing from start to finish. Very professional. Silky smooth singing. Dance floor was full. Would love to book them again (if only!). And they were good to let me join in for a couple of songs as well (made our night).

We recently got married in Mount Juliet Estate in Kilkenny. We had Velvet Lounge as the first of two bands an were absolutely delighted. They are incredibly talented musicians - definitely not a typical wedding band. We had a very young crowd at the wedding and were worried that their style of music wouldn’t go down well. We were wrong, the dance floor was never empty. They were very fast at setting up and handled the change over of bands (which I understand is not a typical request) seamlessly. We couldn’t be happier.

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! We had a small wedding - about 60 - and the band played after the meal and provided equipment so we were able to have a disco afterwards. They are brilliant musicians and performers and managed to create a big sound but also to keep it intimate. From the wedding dance to the closing number they were phenomenal. I had been a bit worried about people dancing but it just wasn't a problem - the energy was superb and the dance was full throughout. They have a brilliant repertoire and also turned out to be really sound. It was incredibly easy to deal with from the very first phone call. The advice they gave was spot-on and I was really glad of it as there were enough things to get stressed about. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend these guys. I'd happily pay to see them on a night out. If you like the vibe go for it. They are brilliant and you won't regret it.

We highly recommend the Velvet Lounge. Pure professionals from the start. Great responsiveness in the lead up to the wedding and they even learned a song from scratch for our first dance, which was impeccably delivered. Our guests were highly complimentary of the music and had a great night! If you’re looking for a touch of class, the Velvet Lounge is for you!

They were really amazing and created such a wonderful atmosphere. They also played a special request "Bright Side of the Road" by Van Morrison and were truly incredible.

We couldn't have asked for a better band for our wedding! We booked their jazz trio for drinks reception, the 8-piece band for the evening after dinner and the late-night DJ and they set a great vibe for the whole event. We did have to reschedule once due to COVID and they were very responsive and worked with us along the way. Great communication and the setup and performance were seamless with our wedding schedule. We couldn't recommend them more highly!

The band were amazing. All extremely accomplished musicians and entertainers. They genuinely kept the dancefloor full and dancing from start to finish. We will be recommending them to everyone and anyone.

Velvet Lounge Band was a great addition to our special day! With only one week's notice, they learned a new song for the father-daughter dance. All of our guests were impressed by the quality of the music and they kept everyone on the dance floor. Cormac was a pleasure to work with and we would highly recommend them! Not to mention their DJ - WOW! Unexpected the DJ to play, unprompted, back-to-back hits that our guests just loved. They really made our day memorable!

We can’t speak highly enough of the Velvet Lounge Band, they were amazing to deal with from the very start. They brought the party to life and gave us such a wonderful night of dancing and fun. Everyone was up on the dance floor and enjoying the live music. We wanted something different for our wedding band and that’s exactly what they were. They were the talk of the night. They are professional musicians with a bucket load of talent! We would definitely recommend to any couple looking for a wedding band to choose Velvet Lounge

Many thanks guys for a truly memorable evening! All our guests were raving about the music and the tip/top production values, and you kept the dance floor hopping with the best of vocals, keyboards, guitar, percussion, horns and trumpet! On a personal note, thanks so much for accommodating two quite specific and lesser known song requests at short notice- it was a blast to perform briefly with you guys. Final recommendation to those planning their wedding: if you are considering whether to book a 3, 4 5 or 6 piece band, go for as many as you can!! They give it their all and you won’t regret hiring this amazing crew for a magical night!

Velvet Lounge brought the party to life and gave us such a wonderful night of dancing and fun between the band and the DJ set they kept the night ticking over and our guests had a brilliant time! I would highly recommend!

Thank you so much for an amazing performance, we had everyone of every age up on the dance floor. The level of talent of this very professional band shines through their performance this is not your regular wedding band its far more . The level of detail and quality of the performance is so detailed even the sound is at a perfect level. Can not recommend enough, your guest will be wowed!!

We had a fabulous experience with The Velvet Lounge Band. From the very beginning they were great to deal with and very professional. We wanted something different for our wedding and they were the talk of the night. The dance floor was full from start to finish and some of our older guests were delighted when they played a few waltzes. A playlist to suit all ages! Highly recommend these to anyone!

Velvet Lounge were brilliant to deal with from the very start. Communication was clear and easy and always ready to help and accommodate. All musicians are complete professionals, they're a band you'd gladly pay to see outside of wedding also- just brilliant to watch and listen to, classy all night, and since our wedding countless people have mentioned how great they were. A real pleasure to deal with, can't recommend them highly enough

We are so glad we booked Velvet Lounge for our wedding. They were easy to deal with, have a great range of songs and got all our guests up and dancing!

Absolutely fantastic band. Performance was excellent - we had 2 hours booked and they were great from beginning to end. The whole dance floor was up the whole time. We had them as a jazz trio as well during cocktails which was quite nice and really set the mood we were looking for. We also booked their DJ who was great for the rest of the night. The transition was seamless. Everything else was completely professional. Did not have to worry about a thing. We really enjoyed having them play our wedding and would recommend them as a band (6 piece is what we had) and the jazz trio as well as their DJ.

The Velvet Lounge Band was one of the first bands we found when looking for our wedding entertainment, and we were delighted that they were available for our date. They were everything we had hoped they would be. From the first dance right until the last song, they were non-stop entertainment. We specifically wanted a band with a brass element that would play the Rat Pack classics, and boy did they deliver. Peppered in throughout the set were contemporary hits and the dancefloor was never empty. They were extremely helpful, understanding, and responsive especially when we had to keep changing our booking to reflect the changing restrictions. The music was an important element to us and we would hire them 10 times over again if we could!

Absolutely outstanding! The swing and jazz tone was exactly what we were looking for with a few of the wedding classics thrown in to keep everybody happy. These guys are proper musicians with incredible talent, at one stage I felt like I was at a Paolo Nutini gig! If you're into your music and want the authenticity of some brass and wood with non-stop energy, Velvet Lounge will not dissapoint!

With a guest list already awash with musicians we wanted a professional act for our wedding reception, not lame cabaret versions of chart hits by a Jack-The-Lad covers band with delusions of grandeur. Velvet Lounge was a great choice. You don't tell them what to play, you book them for their extensive repertoire and their quick-thinking ability to sense what songs will work best for the audience on the night. Yes, they cost a bit more than most bands on the Irish wedding circuit and for good reason. Away from the wedding environment they are also session musicians in their own right. With clear communication from beginning to end, a straightforward payment process, a good PA system and their own stage lighting, Velvet Lounge turned up on time and gave a professional, polished, elegant, grown-up, fun performance that appealed to an audience of all ages. Our guests have been telling us in the weeks since how good they thought the band was. If you don't want to worry about the standard of your wedding's live entertainment, book this outfit. They will not disappoint.

Velvet Lounge are a fantastic band ! The dance floor was always full with the only complaint being sore feet. Professional musicians who cater for every guest. We ran over time on speeches and they were very gracious about this too. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a fantastic band who will uplift the whole atmosphere of the wedding ! Also their DJ is great too !!

The Velvet Lounge band were incredible, if you haven’t booked them by now, do it before it’s too late! Very professional and their set up is slick. They brought an up beat classy vibe to our wedding and the floor was full all night. We opted for the additional brass and it sounded amazing. They are a little less conventional but it’s their unique sound that brought a great buzz to our wedding!! Everyone commented on how great they were!

We searched for wedding bands for some time before coming across the Velvet Lounge Band. We were looking for a band that would be both versatile and lively. We also needed a band that could appeal to diverse age groups. They delivered, hitting all the marks for us on our wedding day. Although we had seen and liked their music online, the in-person live experience was something else. They had everyone enjoying themselves on the dance floor, playing a variety of modern classics. Their lead singer has a soulful, engaging voice and the band are masters of their craft. They played well known songs in their own inimitable and memorable style. A class act end to end. We thoroughly recommend them, particularly if you’re looking for something a little more unique to accompany your big day.

A band of the highest calibre. We were beyond delighted to be able to have the Velvet Lounge play at our wedding reception. We booked them back when covid wasn’t on the radar, despite all the twists and turns that the pandemic threw at us Cormac and Cian were extremely understanding and helpful. We weren’t sure whether or not to go ahead with having a band with a smaller number of guests, we were worried people might feel obliged to get up and dance. We were proven completely wrong - the band were one of the highlights of the day and had everyone on the dance floor both young and old for the evening. One of the most important elements of the day for us was the music, we put a lot of effort into deciding on a band and it really paid off. Everyone was raving about them the next day, a significant number of our guests were professional musicians all of whom commented on the high standard of performance. They really are a remarkable group of musicians, with Cormac on vocals you can’t go wrong. Not only do they make a super sound, they are super sound. We couldn’t recommend them more. This really isn’t your average wedding band, they are a top notch group. Stop looking - book now!

These guys are the best! We had a new years eve wedding and wanted a good party vibe, but really classy too. Cormac and the band played a brilliant set and the dance floor was never empty.They made everyone's new years eve and really made our wedding. They were so chilled and professional to liaise with which made us feel really at ease. I couldn't recommend them enough!

The music was absolutely outstanding, really, really fantastic. They are all incredible musicians and clearly enjoy what they do which really adds to the whole experience. I honestly couldn’t have asked for better. The band really made the evening, every single person there commented on how good they were. They played to the crowd size perfectly.

Cant speak highly enough of Cormac and the rest of the band. So many of our guests, young and old commented on how brilliant they were. They were always professional and all dealings with them were stress free. The transition between the band finishing and their DJ beginning was seamless ensuring everyone stayed on the dance floor. Highly recommended if you are looking for something a bit different.

This review is a little late as we've had a busy few months since the wedding, but that delay does not reflect our enthusiasm for Velvet Lounge. We first Velvet Lounge playing in a bar next door to another wedding we were attending, and the gulf between them and that wedding's band was enormous. Great live music was, along with good food, the most important things we wanted for our wedding event. We booked them on that night. We encountered a number of challenges in carrying out our wedding plans. Our venue cancelled and we had to move dates and times at relatively short notice. Velvet Lounge were extremely understanding and thankfully were available to facilitate the change. They were also extremely easy to communicate with and patient as we went through the motions of stress-induced meltdown. On the night, the band was truly superb. We had only a few requests, and the band blew it out of the water. The set was incredibly tight: we had a number of professional musicians in our crowd who all commented how impressively well-tuned the band were as a group. Everyone who could, got up and danced. We had very high expectations of the band and they delivered in spectacular fashion. Thanks so much. We cannot recommend them highly enough.

A very professional group. We wanted a more chilled vibe to our wedding and this is exactly what Velvet Lounge provided. We told them that we wanted a house party vibe and that was exactly what they provided.Everyone commented on how good they were. They work well with the crowd. They fulfilled all of my requests for the day. They were also extremely flexible as we changed the start time and we also ran a little late on the day. Cían and Cormac are very easy to work with. Thanks Velvet Lounge!!

These guys were incredible - all of our guests said they were blown away by the band and even the hotel got their number I think. My wife and I had a great evening dancing along to the music. They even took the time to learn a song for our first dance. Would definitely recommend to everyone.

Cormac and the rest of the Velvet Lounge Band were simply amazing. From the first song, they sounded perfect. Great setlist with an excellent mix of classics and contemporary songs, which kept the dance floor full all night! All the guests commented to me about how good they were. And they were also a pleasure to deal with from the first enquiry, right throughout the process, and quickly answered any queries I had. Would definitely book them again for any function!!

Just wanted to thank you all for playing at our wedding - you were absolutely fantastic and we're still being inundated with positive comments regarding how great the music was in the evening! Also thanks a million for facilitating our special requests - they sounded amazing and to be honest we couldn't be more happy with the whole experience, it was absolutely incredible start to finish. It was an absolute pleasure to have you perform at our wedding. Thanks again!

The Velvet Lounge band were an excellent addition to our special day. They were extremely responsive throughout the whole lead up to the wedding and made the process extremely easy. We opted for the 5 piece instrumental band and DJ and we were so happy we did! Our guests didn't stop dancing all night. The music appealed to everyone's taste and we were delighted. For us, the music was such an important part of our wedding and we couldn't have asked for more from Cormac and the guys! Thank you so much for making our day so special, but also so much fun! I honestly don't remember sitting down the entire night!

I have absolutely no hesitation recommending the Velvet Lounge band. All age groups in the audience absolutely loved their performance at our wedding. The dance floor was full from start to finish which built up the momentum for the DJ thereafter. High quality vocals, music and high energy, couldn't ask for more!

We had the pleasure of having The Velvet Lounge play our wedding, on 01/12/18 and I could not recommend them enough to all future brides and grooms! For my husband and I, the quality of the music at our wedding was very important to us (second only to the quality of the food!). We had done a lot of research on bands, prior to the wedding and had been to numerous showcases. We saw the Velvet Lounge Band, in The Westin Hotel, before we booked them and they had the dancefloor full from the get go. They are a professional band and it is evident in the quality of their musicians and lead singer. At no point throughout the night was our dancefloor empty. Our guests were actually pleading for them to do one bad song, so they could sit down and have a rest! Guests were astounded by the Velvet Lounge Band and several commented they were one of the best wedding bands they had ever heard! We also had the jazz trio for our drinks reception and the Velvet Lounge Band DJ for after the band and they were fabulous! We couldn't recommend the Velvet Lounge Band enough to future brides and grooms. Regardless of your wedding guest demographics, or whether your guests enjoy pop, rock, swing, jazz, or country - they will love The Velvet Lounge Band. Our guests certainly did and even now, over a month later, our guests are still asking after them. I think that's a true testament to their quality of service. The band are fantastic and I can't recommend them enough. Thanks so much Cian, Cormac and the guys! You really made our night!

We had the Velvet Lounge Band play at our 25th Wedding anniversary in August in Palmerstown House and they did not disappoint, the style of music the way they were dressed their easy way to deal with, everything was just brilliant. Would highly recommend this band for any occasion and Cormac was great with reply to emails. Guests were saying how different they were to other bands and the music could be played in front of your granny it was all very enjoyable.

Velvet Lounge are an excellent band. They are extremely professional and provide a great alternative to the traditional "wedding bands". Everyone at our wedding remarked at how slick they were, how they were lively and interactive and made everyone want to get up and dance. We absolutely would not hesitate to recommend them. Thanks Cian, Cormac and Co!

The Velvet Lounge Band played at our wedding and they were absolutely sensational. We wanted a band that had a touch of class and they delivered it in spades. People kept telling us the next morning about how great they were and how we found them. I'm a musician myself and I was highly impressed by how quickly they set up, and how polished the sound was with barely doing a soundcheck! Cian and Cormac are so nice and the communication when booking them was excellent. They're also very flexible if you have any requests. I can't recommend them enough. Worth every penny!

I just wanted to write and say a massive THANK YOU for playing such wonderful music for us at our wedding on the 1st of August. We were absolutely thrilled with the great atmosphere you created and loved to see our guests so happy and dancing all night long. You managed to get people dancing that never would otherwise so thank you so much for creating something which has given us the most wonderful memories.

We were searching for something a little different to the norm and so when we came across Velvet Lounge we knew we had found our band! From start to finish they were the ultimate professionals and replied promptly to any queries or requests we had for our big day! The dancefloor was full from the beginning to end, they really did cater to all ages and tastes. Would highly recommend booking the DJ through them too as the transition was seamless! Thanks for everything guys!

We're so delighted we chose the Velvet Lounge Band for our wedding. The lads were so easy to deal with in the lead up to the wedding and were very flexible in driving all the way to Blairscove. We loved the music and our guests did too on the day. Everyone from the youngest child to the not-so-young priest was up dancing! We would highly recommend them. If you're considering booking them go see them perform at the Mint Bar and you'll get a great feel for just how talented these guys are. Effortlessly cool and seriously gifted.

Velvet Lounge played for us for the second day of our wedding. They were nothing short of exceptional and were a pleasure to deal with, extremely prompt at replying. All of our guests thought they were fantastic and they created a great atmosphere. I would recommend them to anyone. Delighted to have chosen them.

I want to take this opportunity to thank you both - Cian and Cormac - and the whole band for a wonderful evening of music. SO many people commented on the quality of the playing, the set choice, and the general interaction between yourselves and the guests. That you took the time to arrange a particular song for our first dance was utterly brilliant and really made our evening. The balance between the chilled out drinks reception trio, the perfectly judged post-dinner set (which had guests from 6 to 26 and 36 to 86 dancing joyously), and the late night DJ who had us on our feet till the small hours was just perfect. I couldn't recommend you guys highly enough. Absolutely superb. Thank you.

If you're reading this because you like the sound of the Velvets, take our advice - BOOK THEM NOW. We got married 6 weeks ago and the lads absolutely brought the house down. They could not (genuinely) have been more brilliant, friendly, responsive, fun and talented. The dance floor was full all night, from kids to oldies. Claire (my wife) and I spent the night dancing. The lads also learned a song for us and were so great about it. Because of their style (not a pop band, basically) we worried a little that it wouldn't be people's 'thing'. We knew it's the kind of music we dance to, but had a small concern about it being a bit too 'jazzy' for some people. The opposite was true: it brought everyone out of themselves and was totally accessible. Something to mention here is that it seems to me that with these guys you're getting proper 'gigging' musicians, not just a wedding band. They evidently love performing with each other, and have a brilliant set list. Cormac is such an extraordinary vocalist, and brings a touch of class to everything he sings. The lads arrived exactly when they said they would, nobody noticed them setting up, they gave us the nod at exactly the time we asked them to start, and they smashed it for 2.5 hours. I'm going on and on - you get the picture. We still smile when we think about the fun we had with these guys and you will not be disappointed. Now that you've booked the Velvets, can we come to your wedding?! Brian & Claire

Valve lounge played for us on our special day. As a musician myself, I had high expectations and they delivered. They truly are great musicians and very professional in their approach. Their set list was diverse and suited all tastes. They were amicable and easy to liaise with during the planning stage. A huge word of thanks to you all. We’d definetely recommend them to others.

The Velvet Lounge Band played at our wedding, last Friday. Their sound & style is incredible. Our guests were blown away and everyone is still talking about 'The Band'! We are delighted we chose Cormac, Cian & the band. Thanks so much to you all.

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We were so happy with the velvet lounge band at our wedding they filled the dance floor and were very easy to contact in the lead up to the wedding Thank you!

We were so delighted that the Velvet Lounge were available to play at our wedding. From the moment we contacted them,we knew we were in good hands. Cormac and Cian were so efficient and lovely to email. The band were amazing. When they played our first dance,it was as if we were transported back in time,complete elegance. Cormac was so accommodating,he even learned the clarinet to ensure our first dance was perfect. The band even played Christmas songs in such a beautiful style. Not only did the Velvet Lounge have classics,they also played modern hits in their own flawless style. They have such an eclectic repertoire that the dance floor was full for the night. All of our guests were so impressed,they all wanted to know their name. It was a dream come true to have the Velvet Lounge play at our wedding and would highly recommend them to everybody.

The Velvet Lounge are incredible! From the moment we came across their video online we knew that there wasn't going to be another band to top them. And we were right. They kept the dance floor full all night with their fantastic selection of music. People that we never expected to see on the dance floor were up there giving it socks. You couldn't help but dance. Guests were still speaking about them the next day and how fantastic they sounded. I wish we could do it all over again. They were a pleasure to deal with from the beginning and we would highly, highly recommend them to anyone on the lookout for a band.

We are so grateful we found the Velvet Lounge and they provided the most wonderful afternoon and evening of music at our wedding in Ballybeg ? they were a MASSIVE hit with absolutely everyone. We spent months searching for the perfect band and boy did they deliver! Their sound is flawless and their setlist is second to none. We will definitely be stopping into the Mint Bar soon for our fill of velvety swing!

This was honestly the best part of our wedding. Velvet Lounge's videos online, amazing as they are, do not do justice to what this band sounds like in person. From beginning to end we had excellent experiences with them. They were quick to respond to our initial contact - this is so important in terms of customer service. Any little questions/request we had, they got back to us about very quickly and accommodated very smoothly. We had specifics about our first dance song which were flawlessly executed. We sent them the link of the song, we wanted to change the tempo of the song and change a few lyrics of the song too - they did it all no problem. We asked them to make a couple of announcements, and they did this so wonderfully. WE also asked them for feedback about the the order in which to do things, and they were happy to oblige. They have so much wedding experience so it was great to hear their advice. Their setting up was super quick and subtle. We barely felt that they were in the background setting up when the reception began. Their togetherness as a band was perfect. Everyone was so surprised that this was not a music track, that this was not the radio or a DJ, that this was actually live. Every single guest commented on this. It was just amazing. I come from a musical background myself (I am a classically-trained cellist, and I only say this to boost my credibility as a feedback giver of this band) and I could not have enjoyed myself more at my own wedding. The DJ they provided as well was phenomenal - all the types of songs we wanted, and willing to take requests. We are so grateful to Velvet Lounge for making our celebration so special and perfect. We would hire them again and would recommend them to anyone who likes this type of music - jazzy, classy, fun and makes you want to dance. Thank you so very much Velvet Lounge!

Dear Velvet Lounge, We cannot thank you ALL enough! From the superb trio playing outdoors in unpredictable weather in the courtyard, to a fantastic band that kept everyone on the dance floor, for playing latin songs to keep all the Argentines happy and to your DJ for keeping the party going! The dance floor was full all night and our feet were killing us come 3am!Honestly our guests all commented on our "classy" trio and band! Thank you for your close contact leading up to the wedding, prompt replies to emails and for playing our first dance request it was a special song! We really appreciate you all travelling so far so late! We will definitely recommend you without doubt and hope to meet you again at any future events we host! Kind regards, Justine & Rodrigo Aug 19th Loughcrew Estate

The Velvet Lounge Band were great. The guys were really easy to deal with and very responsive to any emails etc. Total professionals who put on a great performance and very accommodating in organising a DJ only a couple of weeks in advance and also allowing one of the bridal party to sing a few songs with the band at the last minute. We would happily recommend them and are delighted we chose them.

It wasn't a wedding but rather a Gatsby themed 50th birthday party that we had the band play for. The music was perfect , the lads were smart, professional and very accommodating to all our requests before the event. We danced the night away and would happily recommend the Velvet Lounge Band for any wedding or event. They made our party swing !

The Velvet Lounge band were absolutely fantastic, Cian and Cormac were extremely nice and easy to communicate with. The band performed our requested first dance and from start to finish were simply brilliant, the dance-floor was filled the entire time they played and we received many many positive remarks from our guests as to just how good the band were. Avril and I couldn't recommend them highly enough.

We were delighted with Velvet Lounge- they were teffific on the evening, had the crowd dancing, and the quality of their musicianship stands up to their videos on the website. They also were great when our nieces harangued them into playing a song with them, and it made the kids' day! Maybe I'm biased, but I think they are the best wedding band I've seen/heard ;)

We booked this fantastic band to play at our wedding in County Louth, after hearing them play in Dublin. We had very high expectations and Velvet Lounge exceeded then all. They sounded amazing, looked amazing and our dance floor was filled constantly. We couldn't have been more thrilled! They are without doubt the best band around and you will not be disappointed if you book them.

We would highly recommend the Velvet lounge band for any celebration.We would agree with all the previous reviews.This band are a class act and a pleasure to deal with. Thank you Cormac, Cian and the boys . You provided the perfect soundtrack to our magical day.

If you're looking for a band that's unlike the others out there, I would highly recommend Velvet Lounge. We always knew we wanted an upbeat jazz band and have to say I knew from day one that this would be our wedding band. We had them for the reception as well, and that definitely set the ambience in the castle. Loved every single song played by them and our first dance was made more magical because of them Definitely would recommend these guys!

Outstanding musicians. Very easy to deal with. Clear, helpful and prompt correspondence with emails. Flexible and played every song we requested. On the night they arrived on time, set up, played a brilliant show, cleared up and all of that without disturbing anyone even once. Absolute professionals. You can be guaranteed an unforgettable night with this band. No question.

Finding a band for our wedding reception was quite difficult. Most bands we seen were quite repetitive so when we came across The Velvet Lounge Band we knew that we had found something special and unique. The Velvet Lounge provided an outstanding service from the initial enquiry to the wedding reception. The quality and professionalism was fantastic and both we and our guests loved the music being performed. The band very kindly agreed to sing our first dance which was not a song that they had performed before. They arranged the song brilliantly and having them sing our first dance was incredibly special and helped the natural flow of the evening. I couldn't recommend them enough. If we had to do it all again they would be our only choice.

The Velvet Lounge were amazing! The dance floor was filled all night and they knew exactly what songs would have everyone dancing away. Couldn't recommend them highly enough. Thanks Velvet Lounge for playing a huge part in an amazing wedding day

Just a quick note to thank you for you absolutely fantastic performance at our wedding in Ballymaloe House last Sunday. Everybody was full of praise for the music - with the most common comment being that you weren't like a standard run of the mill wedding band, you were in a league of your own! We had a fantastic day and your music played no small part in that! Colm and Andy

We had an absolute blast with Velvet Lounge at our wedding. Their performance was flawless from start to finish and they had great energy which kept people dancing the whole night. Our guests loved them and we had loads of compliments about how much people enjoyed the music. The band were very happy to play all the songs we had requested and also took requests on the night which was fantastic. I am so thankful we found them!!

Would have changed the date of the wedding if they were unavailable. They were the first thing we booked and it had to be The Velvet Lounge. Cormac was incredible to deal with from start to finish. The music on the night was something we will never forget and the dance floor wasn't empty for 30 seconds. We also used the first for the second day BBQ and it was an amazing finish to the perfect weekend.

We had the Velvet Lounge play at our recent wedding, and I can't recommend them highly enough. The trio played at our outdoor drinks reception, which really added to the garden party vibe - all our guests loved them, and were delighted to hear they'd be back again later. We had the five-piece band in the evening, and they really were wonderful. I highly recommend these guys - they are real professionals, easy to deal with, and fabulous musicians.

If you are looking for a band you will never forget and one which will leave all of your guests stunned, look no further. We chose velvet trio due to the size of our venue and they honestly gave an unforgettable performance. We didn't have a large budget to work with but now having experienced their talent would have paid double. Their performance was wonderful and really set the mood for our wedding reception. Thank you Cormac and the band so much, we loved every minute.

For anyone looking for an amazing wedding band, look no further than the guys from The Velvet Lounge. Everyone who attended our wedding spoke so highly of them, saying they were one of the best wedding bands they had heard. Thanks so much Cormac, you really made our night! Trying to find another excuse for a party to have you play again!

A super smooth, talented band of musicians and vocalists who brought the 'wow factor' to our wedding. With a huge set-list to choose from, we gave them a hint of what we liked and they didn't fail to impress. Everyone of our guests had a ball on the dance floor, with a bit of bongo action the icing on the cake! Totally professional to deal with, they set up and were ready to go without us even noticing and left, with a smooth handover to our friend doing the DJing. The Velvet Lounge - totally brilliant!

Velvet Lounge played for our wedding on May 7th in Borris House. They were absolutely brilliant to deal with from start to finish. Everything is so professional. The music was brilliant, the dance flop was packed the entire time. They were so accommodating on the day. I would recommend them to anyone, they were truly fantastic.

Hi Cormac, I just wanted to get in touch to say thank you so much to you, Cian and the others for such a great time Saturday night. We had a ball and I couldn't tell you how many people asked who you were so hopefully you'll get some more bookings down south ???? The dance floor was full all night and we saw people up there who we never thought would bust a groove so easily. We had a few "experts" in the crowd who repetitively stressed how great you sounded and queried who exactly you were. The high point for us was you playing our first dance song exactly as we wanted and we got to show off some of our hard learned moves. Anyone who wants the crowd up all night and a lot of tired looking feet afterwards should have you top of their list. You were a pleasure to deal with all the way through from the first email, especially important to us since we were so far away organising. We wish you all the best for the future and hope to see you again, at another wedding. Many thanks, Danielle and Richard.

My grrom & I booked The Velvet Lounge Band after checking out their website- to us they seemed classy, cool, and professional. When we contacted them they came across also as polite, responsive and easy to deal with. We are pleased to say they put on a wonderful performance at our wedding last Saturday. We were so impressed and could not fault the performance at all! Having never watched you live before, we went with our gut, and our expectations were exceeded. We can't tell you how glad we are to have had these guys entertain our guests! (Cormac- what a voice!!). We will be recommending you to all our newly wed friends!

We would 100% recommend Velvet Lounge if you are looking for a professional band to play something a little bit out of the ordinary for your wedding or event. They are a pleasure to deal with and the dancefloor was not empty for a second! They played our first dance song with a swing twist and it was amazing. Will also never forget their rendition of Blue Moon. The transition from band to DJ was absolutely seamless and everyone said how wonderful the music was.

We recently booked The Velvet Lounge Band for our wedding at the The Athenaeum House Hotel in Waterford. The 4 piece was ideal for our Country House/Boutique style Hotel wedding venue. The music was fantastic and everyone has been complimenting us since!! Cormac and Cian were always quick to get back to us with our queries and were most helpful when deciding on song choices! Their duet with my grandad was one of my highlights from the day! We highly recommend the band; what an amazing sound and thank them for adding that something special to our Wedding day! Brian and Vicki Galvin

We would just like to say a big thank you for the fantastic work you did for our wedding, the music was sensational! We and our guests loved every minute! You made it unforgettable and for that we are so thankful & so happy. You helped us have the best day ever! People are still talking about how great the band and dj were so thank you! All the very best to you all for 2015!

The guys were a pleasure to deal with from the start. Very prompt in getting back to me with any query that i had. They provide a high quality service and very professional - we didn't even notice them setting up!! Music was fab and we used their DJ afterwards and he was great too.

Thank you everyone it was a night to remember I shall never forget!!

Huge thank you for making Joannes 40th party perfect. You were all amazing and made it a magical evening!

We just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and the guys for your brilliant performance last Friday! You were absolutely amazing and we're delighted with how it all went. It was great to see the dancefloor so full all night - all thanks to you guys! The music was just fab. The speakers and lights worked really well for the late music too. All the best for the future and we hope to see you at a gig again some time! We'll definitely be recommending you to all our friends! Thanks again,

Dear Cormac and Cian, I just wanted to email to say thank you so much for an amazing set at our wedding last week! You guys were fantastic and all of our guests are still talking about you and what a brilliant time we all had dancing to your music! It's been a pleasure working with you; you have been so professional and helpful ever since I made enquiries last year up to the wedding last week; many thanks for being patient with us especially as our dinner and speeches were massively delayed!! Thank you again and we hope to hear you play again soon perhaps at the Westin if you still have your regular set there?? With very best wishes.

Hi Cormac, Myself and Aidan would just like to thank yourself and the rest of the guys for a brilliant night last Friday, you were amazing and everybody was raving about you and singing your praises all night, we're already getting calls people wondering your name for future weddings. I realise you got to start late sorry about that, we were having photos taken outside as the bad weather cleared and I had lost track of time so I appreciate you stayed longer than expected. And many thanks for our 'First Dance', it was amazing and one of of the highlights of the day! We will definitely be at a Velvet Lounge gig soon! Thanks again.

Dear Cormac & Cian, Just a quick email to say thank you for the great night at our wedding. We were delighted with the band and although I knew you would be brilliant the people who hadn’t heard you before were amazed. You guys fitted in perfectly with our day and made a huge difference on the night. So thank you again and see you in the mint bar sometime soon. Regards,

Just wanted to say thanks for an amazing set at our wedding. You guys really made the night. Everyone loved it! Thanks so much!

Hi Cian, I would just like to thank you, on behalf of all the staff in the Village Centre, for the excellent job you and the band did at the exhibition. It was exactly the what we were looking for! The music helped set the tone and create a great atmosphere in the centre. Thanks again for a professional and accommodating service and we will definitely recommend you to other organisations and we would look to book you again in the future for our upcoming events.

Sorry it's taken a couple of days, but I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and the band for the performance at our reception on the 28th. Sorry that we ran behind schedule a fair bit, you were very good about it! I have a lot of musician friends and people were genuinely blown away by the quality of the set. It really made our night, and people were raving about you all day on Sunday. We had an absolute ball, many thanks again- sorry not to get the chance to thank you in person on the night, I know James managed to say thank you. Will be recommending you to all and sundry!

Dear Cormac & Cian, Just a quick email to thank you so much for playing at our wedding in December. You really made the day, especially with our first dance, "It had to be you". Couldn't recommend you highly enough. Many thanks to Dave for DJ'ing, he kept us on the floor until the early hours, Best Wishes,

Just wanted to write to thank you SO much for last week. You guys were just amazing! Everyone commented on how different the music was and just how talented you were. The fact that you allowed Cara to sing our first dance with you was absolutely magical and we can’t thank you enough for really making the day go off with a bang! We were so happy with just how professional and helpful you guys were to deal with. Anyway, thank you so much, once again. You guys really were the icing on the cake and we have already handed out your number to a few friends getting married in the next while. Thank you all so much.

Cormac/Cian, Thank you, thank you, thank you for a wonderful night in Kinnitty Castle on Saturday.Your band and music were the highlight of the night.Sorry again for the slight delay in kick off!

Hi Cian / Cormac We just wanted to thank you so much for a great nite last Friday you did a fab job just wish we had more time to take it all in! Everyone was saying how brilliant you were & you did a brill job of our 1st dance you've got the love Thanks again have a brilliant Christmas

No more weddings in Eire for a while…my liver couldn’t take the pressure to be honest.. You were all genius though…absolutely astounding! You were completely awesome…but I guess you knew that in any case given that everyone got up to dance as soon as you started to play…brilliant! Totally Brilliant and Genius! I can’t thank you enough…Really wonderful!!!!

Hi Cian, you did a great job at Mark and Iveta’s wedding. Many thanks.

Dear Cormac and Cian, Just a quick email to thank you so much for the wondeful music that was provided at our recent wedding recpetion! Everybody commented on it, from the jazz duo to start with right throught the DJ at the end. I must also thank you sincerely for allowing my sister to sing and you to play along with her. It was for me one of the hightlights of the day! Thanks once again

Hi Cormac, We just wanted to say thanks very much to you all for coming all the way down - we loved the music!! Everyone really enjoyed you and were asking who you were, and also the Duo Royale! Thanks also for getting Paul.. Many thanks and best wishes, see you in the Westin some Saturday night!

Guys - we can't thank you enough for making our wedding reception so special. Our guests loved you, which I think was obvious from the dance moves! You really made it a night to remember for everyone and we received lots of great feedback about the music. We found it incredibly easy to deal with you, from our first email contact you were professional, accommodating and from the beginning it was clear that were in good hands which meant that the music was one less thing for this Bridezilla to stress about! We had a fantastic night and would highly recommend you to anyone looking for a stylish and fresh alternative to a traditional wedding band.

Hi there, I just wanted to drop you a note to say a big thank you for performing at our alumni event last night. The Velvet Lounge band provided the perfect backdrop to the evening and went down extremely well. Many thanks for a job well done! We actually have another event later in the year which we would like you to perform at - we are holding an internal conference in October, I will forward the details shortly. Kind regards,

Dear Cormac and guys, Just wanted to say thank you for the great evening you put on for my birthday party at The House last Saturday. You judged the evening just perfectly, really lifting everyone’s mood and guaranteeing the party lasted into the wee small hours. Everyone was impressed with the standards of the music and vocals, and I know for a fact that some people who haven’t danced in many years were moved to get up and groove! Wishing you every success, and renewed thanks,

Thanks so much to the Velvet Lounge for a wonderful performance at our wedding. It was a perfect highlight to an amazing day. People are still talking about how good you were! :0)

Hi Cormac, We can't thank you enough for the incredible job that you did on Thursday night, you really helped to make our night, a true night to remember. Everybody commented on how good the music was, and how it added to the ambience of the evening. Thank you also for doing such a great job with our first dance, we both think you guys sounded great playing it! :-) Best wishes for the future and hope to hear you again...how far in advance do you guys need notice for a 10th wedding anniversary? :-)

Hey Cian, Great night the other night…thank you so much!

The Velvet lounge is without doubt the best live Jazz Band at the moment. Cormac and the guys bring a fresh look to the Jazz scene in Ireland whether it's a high profile corporate event or a relaxed staff night The Velvet lounge always deliver

Thank you so much for an amazing gig , everyone loved your show and a large number of our audiences have nominated you as favourite :)

Hi Cian and the band, A BIG thank you for performing at our wedding at Markree Castle 2 weeks ago. We can't thank you enough, ye were absolutely fab. So many of our guests commented on how wonderful you were and want to go see you perform in Dublin. We will highly recommend you to our friends for their weddings in the future!! Thanks also for letting our Bridesmaid, Lisa, sing 'At Last' with you - and thanks for learning that version for us! We thoroughly appreciate the effort involved, as fellow musicians, and enjoyed every moment. We were just saying, 2 weeks ago we were dancing at our wedding, and wonder where the time went! In fact, on the night it all just flew by so fast. We were caught up talking to guests perhaps more than our twinkle toes would have liked, but had a fabulous time and have many happy memories of the day. Thanks again, With best wishes,

We booked the jazz trio for the afternoon and the five piece for the evening - we have absolutely no regrets! The guys were fantastic from start to finish and this was highlighted by the full dance floor! We would recommend Velvet Lounge 100%.

We booked Velvet Lounge for our wedding and I can honestly say it wouldn't have been the same without them. All our guests were blown away and wanted to throw money into a kitty to keep them playing all night! Thanks a million guys I'm just sad I'm only getting married once!

Dear Cormac & Co. Thank you so much for entertaining us so well on our wedding day in Tinakilly house in September. We were extremely impressed with all your music, from the duo at the ceremony, the trio at the reception and everyone at the evening set. You really helped to make our day a huge success. Thanks once again

Hi Cian and Cormac, Just to say my thanks again for putting on a fantastic show - the real highlight of the evening!

I just wanted to send a quick e-mail to thank you and the rest of the band for the fantastic music that you played at our wedding in August. Both myself and John throughly enjoyed dancing and many of our guests told us that they thought your music was brilliant. The music was the icing on the cake of a great day.

Hi Cormac,Cian, Thanks again 4 the great music at our wedding yesterday. Everybody thought the band was fabulous and we couldn't have asked for anything better. Thanks also for letting me play a couple of pieces. I really enjoyed it. I'll continue to recommend you anytime I get a chance.

The Velvet Lounge Band (5 piece) played at our wedding at Thomas Prior Hall on 1st July. They were fabulous!. Great musicians,punctual, professional and really nice guys. So many people commented on how good they were, people danced to them all night but even if one wanted to just sit and listen they were brilliant. Would definitely recommend them 100%. Thanks guys, Liz & Michael

Hi Cian, Thanks so much for playing at our wedding last Friday. We both were so delighted with you guys, you really made the whole wedding one to remember as almost all of our guests were saying how great the band was! Looking forward to hearing you at the Concert Hall again some time! Thanks again, Mr and Mrs Lynch!

I recently booked the smaller version (4 piece) of the Velvet Lounge band for a private party in a restaurant. The band were fantastic and perfect for the venue. All the guests, young and old were very happy with the music which was perfect for both listening to and dancing later on. I wouldn't have any hesitation recommending Cian and Cormac for any occasion.

We had Trio Royale play at our wedding in April and they were fantastic. From our initial dealings through to the wedding they were very professional and prompt in their advice and our dealings with them.We had a mix of age groups at our wedding and they were brilliant and our guests really enjoyed them. We would highly recommend them.

Velvet Lounge Band played at our wedding and I would highly recommend them. Dancefloor was full of both young and old (at the same time) all night.

I am really sorry that it has taken me a while to get around to writing this mail but i wanted to say a huge thank you to you and the band for performing at our wedding on 24th August - you guys were absolutely brilliant, better than we had hoped and one of the highlights of a truly amazing day. So many people passed on great comments about you guys so thanks again, it was super.

Just wanted to say a big Thank You for the amazing job you guys did at our wedding! Both families are still talking about you. Cian thank you for your help and organising the first dance. It was a pleasure to deal with you from start to finish! The music was incredible and the atmosphere you provided priceless!! We had an amazing day and you guys were the icing on the cake! Thanks from Mr and Mrs O'Rourke

Just a short note to say the band were fabulous on our wedding day. Everyone really enjoyed and appreciated the music. We were delighted it all went so well. Thanks so much & we would definitely recommend the band to anyone.

Just back from honeymoon, completely depressed!! Just a quick note to thank you for the brilliant job you did for our wedding. I have never heard so many people talk about a band like they did about you, Rory is handing out your number on a continuous basis!!! You stole the show. We thoroughly enjoyed it!!