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'Just a quick note to say many thanks for the music and dance at the wedding on Saturday. I already knew you could all play well - but I hadn't seen you at a ceilidh before. I can honestly say that after going to ceilidhs for more than 20 years - Real to Reel are the best ceilidh band band I've seen. The combination of excellent musicianship and a really good caller meant that everyone had a wonderful time. And you even did requests! On top of all that you looked like you were enjoying yourselves as well. Several people asked if you had CDs available (I know Simon has some - but I guess they're not the same). A few people (old and young) described it as the "best wedding they've ever been to" - but the final comment should come from the bride...she described you as "perfect" and you can't get any better than that. Thanks again for really making the day.' Steve and Maggie

'You certainly made our evening go with a swing and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We thank you for helping to make our special day so memorable.' Judith & Andreas

'Thank you very much for playing at our evening reception for our wedding .We had a very enjoyable evening and so did our guests (so they keep telling us 5 weeks on!). Most people got up and joined in, with only a few people propping up the bar! And I have already passed your details on to 2 other bride-to-be's who are interested in having a Ceilidh and asked for a recommendation. So thanks again, and should we ever have a good excuse for another 'knees-up' we'll certainly be in touch!' Lorna & David

'We thought we'd drop you a line to say a really big THANK YOU for your excellent performance at our wedding reception at Horton Grange. Everyone had a fantastic time - and you did so well to keep such a bunch of complete novices under control! And, of course, we felt honoured to give the world premiere of your new dance, The Pet Shop Basket! Once again thanks for such a great evening's entertainment' Andrew & Helen

'We are writing to say how much we enjoyed the music of your Real to Reel Band at Dissington Hall. You helped so much to get the wonderful day off to a fine start. Everyone enjoyed your music and we all had a fabulous time. You are very talented musicians and we hope to see you again at a ceilidh sometime soon' Mike & Diana

'Can I just say how much we enjoyed your set at the Potters Live Music Club. I know it's not your usual type of venue for the Real to Reel but I thought it was a great set.' Steve

'Many thanks for the beautiful music at our wedding - Everyone enjoyed it.' Victoria & Steve

	Robert Lambourn : MANDOLIN, MANDOCELLO, WHISTLES - Rob is a well known player on the North East scene regularly to be seen in the sessions around Morpeth and Rothbury and as a member of Alnwick Piper's Society.
	Lynn Nicholson : NORTHUMBRIAN PIPES, FLUTE - Lynn is an active member of the Northumbrian Pipers Society running regular sessions throughout Northumberland.
	Simon Haworth : GUITAR, (vocals, if needed) - Simon has worked as guitar accompanist for many top folk music performers and is now working with Northumbrian Piper Andrew May. He also has 2 CD's released on the Fellside Records label, 'Coast to Coast' and 'Taking Routes'.
	Sue Williams : FIDDLE - Sue comes from a classical background, having played the violin in various youth orchestra's in North Wales. She moved to the North East in 1998, switched to playing folk music and is now a familiar face at many of the music sessions in and around Newcastle.

Callers	Jim Grant : Caller - Jim is one of the bands regular callers. He can also be seen calling for his own youth band Whistling Sheep. Shona Harper : Caller - Shona is also one of the bands regular callers and a champion clog dancer and an enthusiastic teacher of Scottish Country Dancing.

Guests Back to Top	Real to Reel occasionally enlist other musicians to play alongside them. Guests in the past have included Andy May, Paul & Angela Oxnard, Terry Docherty, Stewart Hardy, Benny Graham, Amanda Lewis, Imogen Lambourn, Ian Stansfield, Robin Dunn, Carole Robb, Annie Robson...