"Hi Crawford,
We’re writing to tell you what an absolutely unbelievable and unforgettable experience we had at our wedding at Lockerbie with Carlyle.
From start to finish you were amazing and we are so grateful to you and the rest of the band!
Honestly every single guest has commented on how brilliant you were so for that I want to say thankyou for making our special day even better!
All the best for the future…
"

1/11/2024

"We hired the band for our wedding. The band was amazing. Even better in real life. We got lots of nice comments from guests saying they spent all night on the dance floor. We highly recommend Carlyle band for events."

29/9/2024

"Carlyle were absolutely amazing. Such a talented group of people and Crawford’s voice!!! They listened to our request for our first dance and played it brilliantly (we didn’t want to be on the floor awkwardly on our own for too long).
Everyone was commenting on how fantastic the band were. The dance floor was full the entire night as they just kept playing hit after hit. They totally read the room and kept the party going.
They supported my brother with additional support needs to sing a song for the crowd and totally made his night.
The end of the night is a bit hazy for us but the video of the conga summed it up. A big party. Thanks again to the band, they made the wedding amazing and everything we wanted it to be. Thanks Gary and Lindsey Bell xxx
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20/9/2024

"Carlyle were fantastic, our dance floor was jam packed all night… what else can you ask for. Crawford’s vocals are just amazing and the range of songs he sings is fab! We seen these guys at a friends wedding a couple of years ago and we knew then we wanted them for ours! Thank you a fabulous night. "

16/8/2024

"Carlyle were absolutely terrific. I have never known the floor being so packed and excited all night. After each number the audience turned to go to their seats but then a new song started up and they about turned not being able to resist continuing to dance. The musicianship was fantastic as was Crawford's voice. It was such a brilliant finale to Crail Festival. Thank you."

27/7/2024

"If you are looking for a band for your wedding look no further. Carlyle are honestly just amazing!"

13/7/2024

"Carlyle was an incredible band on our wedding day! The guests loved their setlist and they even learned extra songs to cater to us! We cannot thank them enough for making our day so special! "

12/7/2024

"The band were absolutely brilliant, we have had numerous people complimenting there performance, their choice and range of songs got everyone up dancing the night away."

29/6/2024

"An AMAZING night performed by Carlyle at our wedding! The dance floor was full all night with our guests all wanting to know who the band was and how we found out about them! They got the crowd/vibe perfect from start to end and made our night so much fun. So glad we booked Carlyle to finish off an amazing day with a great party - any future new weds need to book them!"

8/6/2024

"Amazing from start to finish! Fantastic playlist and performance. The dance floor was mobbed all night!"

27/4/2024

"Thank you so much to everyone at Hireaband for their amazing help and guidance through this process. An especially big thank you to Rachel. She was a God-send at every step of the way. From helping us choose the best musicians for us and our day, to answering any and all questions. This whole process was made by her professionalism and kindness. Thank you!
All of our guests were in awe at how fantastic the band were. Everyone’s final comments to us on the day were: “… and the band are amazing!”. Thanks to Carlyle for closing such an important day with an incredible set. "

6/4/2024

"Carlyle played our wedding 25/11/2023 and the were amazing from start to finish- the dance floor was never empty. The learned our first dance and it was just incredible. Every guest we spoke to commented how great the band were and we would recommend them to anyone! Thank you so much again! ❤️

Rebecca and Conner Paterson
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25/11/2023

"Carlye were absolutely incredible! The client was so happy and all the attendees got up and started dancing on the first song! Booking process was also incredibly easy! 10/10 recommend.
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14/11/2023

"Carlyle are absolutely fantastic. We had an amazing evening at our wedding and have had so many comments about how great the band were. Our first dance song was a little obscure and their performance of it was amazing. If you’re thinking of booking the band don’t hesitate!
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11/11/2023

"Band were sensational !!!! Service regarding hireaband and band themselves updating/keeping in touch. GREAT"

7/10/2023

"Carlyle were absolutely amazing, the dance floor was kept going all night and so many of our guests said it was the best band they’d ever heard at a wedding! The boys were kind, did everything we had asked and it ran flawlessly. We would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone for any event, and they truly completed our wedding in the best way, thank you so much Carlyle!"

30/9/2023

"Absolutely blown away by how amazing Carlyle were. Just WOW! Every single guest at our wedding asked who they were and mentioned they were taking note for any events they had in the future. What a Fantastic group of guys who were so friendly, professional and knew how to get the party started! The dancefloor was full all night long. Cannot Recommend them enough. Thank you so much for being part of our special day and we cannot wait to see you at any events you do in the future we will 100% be attending any public gigs!!! "

23/9/2023

"Carlyle are the best band I have heard and were one of the only things I really wanted for my wedding.

Since the wedding everyone has commented how amazing the band were and the dance floor was constantly full.

Would highly recommend."

14/9/2023

"Carlyle were brilliant! The dance floor was full all night and all the guests commented on how amazing the band were! We were also really pleased with their cover of our first dance! "

7/9/2023

"Carlyle were outstanding from start to finish. Our dance floor was full all night with lots of guests commenting on how amazing they were. The lead vocalist has the most outstanding voice and was very accommodating learning 2 new songs for us within a couple of weeks.
The choices of songs they played were perfect and I loved how they incorporated some dance songs in there which they all sang to!
Just perfect!
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12/8/2023

"Carlyle were AMAZING! Everyone complimented the music and couldn’t believe they were a live band. Highly recommend these guys!"

11/8/2023

"Carlyle made an excellent wedding band! People were up dancing all night and everyone complimented us on the choices of music and how fun the band was. We'd recommend them to anyone and would hire them again if we ever throw a big party that needs music."

5/8/2023

"We recently got married at the Barn at Barra castle, we had already had an amazing day, however Carlyle provided the perfect finale. The band were incredible from start to finish. We have since received countless compliments on them, their song choices, variety and overall performance. We couldn't have asked for better and would recommend them to absolutely everyone."

27/7/2023

"Carlyle were absolutely incredible on our Wedding Day. We can’t count how many guests came up to tell us how great the band were and how many have contacted us since saying the same thing. The band do an amazing job of ‘reading the room’ to see what songs people get up to- the dance floor was packed all night!! Their version of our first dance song nearly had us in tears. We chose ‘Coming Home’ by Leon Bridges and although not on the bands set list online they learnt it and smashed it. The evening reception was the highlight of our wedding and that’s all thanks to the band! Thank you for contributing to our dream day, Carlyle! "

8/7/2023

"Outstanding, top notch, unreal, top class, superb, talented, amazing…just a few of the words that some of our guests used to describe Carlyle.
They are quite simply the best in this business. They can jump from one genre to another so seamlessly to suit everyones taste, which is important at any wedding!
The guys were friendly, approachable and quite frankly blew us away.
The communication from head office was spot on & we were contacted every step of the way. Special thanks for our first dance song which was done so well.
Truly one of the best nights of our lives and without these guys that would not have been the case.
Keep doing what you are doing.
Thank you all so much.
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7/7/2023

"Carlyle were amazing. We were so pleased with them and got so many compliments."

23/6/2023

"Band were absolutely amazing. Read the room and knew exactly what to play to get everyone up on the dance floor. Had so many compliments about them the whole night. Thank you so much to Carlyle for making our wedding reception so amazing. "

13/5/2023

"An incredibly talented band who blew us away with an exceptional performance at our wedding. Everyone simply adored them! The dance floor was packed from start to finish! Crawford's voice is out of this world and the whole bands' amazing musicianship was an a privilege to listen to and enjoy. Their set was perfect, very varied and enjoyed by all. Thank you for being the best band - you really were all that we could have hoped for and more!
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6/5/2023

"Absolutely amazing performers! Carlyle was absolutely superb at our wedding. We got very good feedback from our friends and family who said they would definitely hire them in future. They played a wide variety of genres and always willing to play any request from crowd. They engaged with the crowd the entire time. I super recommend them!!!"

7/4/2023

"Amazing band !!! They blew everyone away !!!
We had so many comments about how good they were and people taking their name .

We loved every minute and they ensured we all danced the night away . There was even talk of us just booking a venue to have a party so we could rebook , just Fab !!!
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18/2/2023

"Carlyle were the perfect addition to our event, the band are brilliant covering a wide range of songs with excellent vocals and musicianship. They were professional throughout the evening setting up and sound checking around our preparing the venue and cleared up without any fuss at the end of the evening.

The feedback from all who joined the evening was all positive; I look forward to seeing them again in the future.
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15/12/2022

"Carlyle were absolutely outstanding. Crawford took the time to speak with us before performing and they had our guests up dancing all night long. His voice is just incredible; so many guests commented on how amazing they were.. some even contemplating divorce so they could get remarried and hire them LOL!

Just amazing!
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19/11/2022

"We booked Carlyle for our wedding on November 12th 2022 and we can’t praise this band enough!!

Carlyle were absolutely incredible!! We received comment after comment from guests saying how amazing they were and the vocals are honestly out of this world! We requested an unconventional first dance song and they made it a dream come true. We can’t stop ourselves from watching the video back and still get goosebumps every time. We also requested an alternative song to be performed for the Dashing White Sergeant, and again they did it effortlessly! Guaranteed we will be talking about them for years to come. We won’t forget it. Carlyle made our day all the more special. We can’t thank them enough!
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12/11/2022

"Carlyle were absolutely brilliant! Played a good mixture of music that got everyone up to the dance floor, including a little ceilidh selection. Had everything ready to go at the time promised and were a nice bunch of lads into the mix.
We had so many positive comments from our guest about how good they were and I’d definitely recommend them to anyone!
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5/11/2022

"We booked Carlyle for our wedding. They were simply fantastic. The lead singer Crawford has the most unbelievable voice.

They put on a great evening for us and our guests. They equally made our first dance so special. Incredible band
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8/10/2022

"Just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you for arranging Carlyle for our staff do. They were amazing and had the floor filled the whole night. The perfect mix of songs – they couldn’t have been better."

29/9/2022

"We had booked Carlyle for our wedding, and they were absolutely fantastic. They were amazing with our first dance song and made it a really special moment for us.
Apart from a couple of requests we asked Carlyle to play for our wedding, it was very much left to the band what they played for the rest of the night and we were so happy that this happened. They knew how to read the room and the dancefloor was never empty from start to finish. It was brilliant to see and made so many memories for everyone there.
Our guests had so many compliments about the band ranging from their energy and their song choices. One guest commented that they have never heard a man sing Dancing Queen so well, and it was a highlight of the night. However, they honestly smashed every song they played. The venue staff also commented during that it had been a while since they have had a band that was so good play at a wedding there.
When speaking to them before & at the wedding, they were so friendly and professional. There wasn't one time we felt nervous about our booking with them. Overall, we would recommend them to anyone else in a heartbeat.
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24/9/2022

"Carlyle were absolutely brilliant - had the dance floor full all night!! Thanks so much to all the guys, wish we could do it all over again. Katie & Douglas x"

10/9/2022

"Carlyle were great, very talented. Did a bit of everything, from ceilidh to tenacious D.
Would highly recommend!
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7/9/2022

"Carlyle were amazing. The range of songs was great for both younger and older wedding guests. The energy of the performance was electric and the dance floor was constantly busy for their whole set. The band were very accommodating with song choices and even let the bride sing a number. They were happy to take requests on the night, including for specific ceilidh numbers. Guest’s raved about the band after the event and I would highly recommend them to get the party started!! "

3/9/2022

"Carlyle were brilliant. Absolutely loved the way they done our first dance song request, got it perfect! "

2/9/2022

"I can’t say anything other than Carlyle were amazing!

The dance floor had people on it all night and the band played an awesome set list. Crawford’s an insanely good singer and they definitely set the scene for a great reception party.

All of our guests have commented on how amazing the band was.

We would 100% recommend Carlyle to anyone looking for a wedding band
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28/8/2022

"What an amazing band for our wedding. Crawford had an amazing voice and the dance floor was Full all night. Hire a band were on point with all there correspondence and I would advise everyone to use this company and hire this amazing band they accommodate every age and style. Well done guys you's are absolute stars and made our wedding an unforgettable event ❤️ "

21/8/2022

"Carlyle were absolutely fantastic!!!!!!

They were so helpful and responded immediately to any questions or requests we had in advance of our wedding. They have such a huge range of songs and Crawford’s voice is honestly incredible!! Our dance floor was packed the entire night and have had so many messages from our guests about how amazing they were- could not recommend enough. Thank you for making our wedding so special!
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5/8/2022

"Crawford and the band were nothing short of spectacular, they are true professionals and their music was out of this world. A few comments from our guests on the day were “it’s like we are at a concert”, “best band they had ever heard” and “mesmerising” I think those comments say it all.
Was a true honour to have them at our wedding.
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30/7/2022

"Can’t believe it’s been over a week since our wedding! What a day, anyway the band - WOW WOW WOW they were absolutely outstanding!! They arrived in plenty of time spoke to us and our guests, and set up with no disruption! They played our first dance song and then got the party started! The dance floor was full of our guests the whole night! We previously spoke with Crawford and discussed different music and our likes and dislikes, they did not disappoint with their chosen set list! Our guests said to us a number of times how amazing the band were and how amazing Crawford voice is! It’s still spoken about now when we catch up with friend how brilliant they are! We had a nice chat with the band members once they finish, and they were still just as polite and positive even after using every drop of their energy to entertain at our wedding.

We would definitely recommend Carlyle to anyone who is looking for a band. We would also 100% consider them if we ever had a big event. We canna spoke highly enough about them and thank them for how much they just topped off one of our most important day of our lives.
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22/7/2022

"Carlyle were absolutely fantastic! They had something for everyone and I had so many lovely comments during the night and the day after asking who they were and where I had found them. DEveryone was very complimentary of their performance. I am so pleased we found them and they were a big part of our special day. Thank you to the Hireaband website and support team who were always very helpful and responded quickly to questions and queries. A fantastic experience from start to finish! "

16/7/2022

"Can't praise Carlyle enough, the amount of comments of amazement at their range blew us away. Truly superb and wouldn't hesitate in recommending them to anyone else. Thanks again for making our reception as great as it was. Lyndsay & Peter Scott."

3/7/2022

"Carlyle were INCREDIBLE. We couldn't have asked for a better band for our Wedding and the entire experience with working with Crawford and the rest of the band was amazing. They had the dancefloor full from the get go and even had everyone dancing during their soundcheck which was AMAZING. Couldn't thank them anymore if we tried and were such a fantastic part of our wedding day. THANK YOU SO MUCH X X X X"

18/6/2022

"It was absolutely amazing. We had the best time, the first song was the best version I ever heard of it and the last song was spot on!!! So many emotions through that dancing floor. Thank you so much. "

12/6/2022

"Carlyle were excellent, so delighted with the band. Everyone commented on just how good they were. Thank you for helping to make our night so magical. "

2/6/2022

"Carlyle were excellent, so delighted with the band. Everyone commented on just how good they were. Thank you for helping to make our night so magical. "

2/6/2022

"Carlyle were absolutely unbelievable on the evening. We had guests from the U.K. and US, and everyone provided rave reviews on the tunes and the quality of the band themselves.

On another note, the band themselves are a great bunch of lads. Crawford was very receptive to some of our song requests and they were just great to deal with at the wedding.

Thanks lads!
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28/5/2022

"Carlyle were absolutely superb. Dancefloor was full the whole evening. Several commented on how amazing the evening was and how great a time they had ... 'Best Wedding Band EVER' was mentioned on many occasions. What a voice!!!! Obviously everything is important for the Bride and Groom on the day of their wedding. However one of our main hopes when planning was for the band to be good and get the guests dancing! Carlyle 100% surpassed that! I would encourage any future couples to use Hire A Band who were very commutative and made the whole process simple. I would genuinely pay to see Carlyle play again and will be looking out for events in the future. Thanks a lot!"

21/5/2022

"Carlyle was amazing. I honestly don't know how we got so lucky. They are great online but even better in person. I mean the range of genre's they could cover. Crawford is a phenomenal singer and the band are pro's. Really if you are looking for a wedding band, please look no further. AMAZING! "

18/5/2022

"My wedding was on the 14th May at Lochside Hotel, Lodges and Spa. I never write reviews, but on this occasion it had to be done!!! At the booking stage the hireaband team were fab - emails were prompt and booking was easy and seamless. The website was easy to use - what else could you ask for!

And what can I say about Carlyle.....ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING!!...I spoke to Crawford on the phone 2 weeks before the wedding and he just made me feel at ease about their performance. We never got a chance to see them sing live before the wedding (COVID), we watched the clips off the hireaband site and off Carlyle's Facebook page. The videos of the band sound amazing, but nothing compared to how they sound live!!!!! They are AWESOME!!!! For me, the band makes a major impact on the atmosphere and vibe at wedding, so it was a big deal for us to find a band that would ensure the dance floor was never empty.....and by hiring Carlyle your dancefloor will be bouncing!!! They play a great range of songs that will suit many generations, but will also learn some tracks that are not on their playlist too!

Crawford's vocals are out of this world!!His range is unbelievable!!! All the boys were sooo friendly and are all fantastic at what they do!

A wedding is such a big deal and you want to ensure everything comes together! I guarantee if you book Carlyle that you can relax about the entertainment because they are absolute pro's and will have all your guests talking about how amazing the band were! They were a major talking point at our wedding....guests couldn't praise them enough and neither can we!

Carlyle I would just like to Thank You for making our wedding evening amazing!! we will never forget it!

Thank you,

Mr and Mrs LJ
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14/5/2022

"I can’t thank the band enough! The dance floor was full from start to finish! So many guest couldn’t believe how amazing they were! I really hope to hear them again! "

30/4/2022

"From the beginning, Hire a Band were absolutely brilliant, so helpful and made sure we got the band we wanted...who did not disappoint!
I cannot praise Carlyle enough, they were absolutely AMAZING! Everyone at our wedding said they were the best wedding band they'd ever heard, the dance floor was full the whole night, I think I left the dance floor twice! I had to keep checking that Crawford was singing because he was so amazing, he sounded like a recorded track, what a voice that man has, he can literally sing anything and blows you away while doing it, incredible! My only advice to any brides hiring in the future is...get your trainers on because you will not want to sit down! We can't thank the Carlyle boys enough for coming all the way to Campbeltown for us, you made our night, such a lovely bunch of guys!
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23/4/2022

"Carlyle - Excellent band and I would recommend them to anyone who needed a band for an event or wedding. All wedding guests said the same. Can't thank the guys enough."

12/3/2022

"Well, where do we begin?!

You guys were outstanding!

We are over the moon with how our evening went. It was such an amazing atmosphere and we have you to thank for that.

Every song was a hit with the crowd and you played so many of our favourites. Including Foo Fighters (although Steven nearly missed it!!), which was just amazing of you. When you played Erasure and everyone took the floor, we had a moment looking at everyone enjoying themselves and I'm so glad we captured the happiness on everyone's faces.

So many guests commented on you guys and asked your name so you've created a great impression.

Thanks again for making a long awaited celebration absolutely worth it.

Jennifer and Steven
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20/11/2021

"Carlyle were amazing! Had the dance floor filled all night and were so amazing to learn our first dance song!
Thank you so much for a great night !
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19/11/2021

"To say you were outstanding wouldn’t do it justice! Your voice and your band are phenomenal! We had so many of our guests comment on what an incredible band we had. You had everyone up dancing and the smiles on their faces in the photos say it all. Choosing the right band was probably the most important thing to us for our wedding and you exceeded expectations. The fact you played 1 more song at the very end made the night complete too!

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, you are all amazing and we hope to see you play again sometime soon!
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13/11/2021

"The service we received from head office and the band was nothing short of outstanding, would definitely recommend to a friend. With respect to the band, guests are still talking about how entertaining they were.

Thank you once again!
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12/11/2021

"Thank you Hireaband and Carlyle for helping to make our wedding reception everything we hoped for!

Hireaband have been fantastic throughout, including helping us deal with two postponements due to Covid. Everyone we've spoken with has been really helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend using Hireaband to book your wedding entertainment!

The band, Carlyle, were absolutely incredible and so talented. Their delivery of our first dance song was so perfect, I wish I could listen to it over and over. They read the crowd well and had people on the dancefloor all night long. I can't tell you how many of our guests commented on how great they were and how much they'd enjoyed the music.

Thank you again!
Laura and Kyle
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22/10/2021

"Crawford, and the entire Carlyle band, were amazing from the communication leading up to my wedding and on the night. Every guest raved about them, and the dancefloor was never empty! We can’t thank them enough for being so brilliant and the perfect band with exceptional voices."

2/10/2021

"Carlyle were absolutely amazing from start to finish! The dance floor was packed constantly and the music was unbelievable. So many people asked where we had heard of Carlyle!"

25/9/2021

"Just a massive thank you to you guys for playing on our special day at The Quay! You were absolutely amazing from start to finish and the dance floor was always packed. Everyone has been saying how fab you guys are and asking how we heard of you! Ryan and I had the best day/night and I walked to the Apex barefoot as my feet were so sore with all the dancing!
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25/9/2021

"Can I just say how phenomenal our band were. From beginning to end they were fantastic. My phone has not stopped since with messages about them, they really were a huge part of making our day everything we dreamed of.

We can’t thank them enough

We can only hope we see them again in the near future

Amy & Fraser Sinclair-Pratt
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3/9/2021

"We hired Carlyle for our wedding through Hireband and I couldn't recommend them highly enough. Gaye at Hireband was extremely helpful in getting everything sorted for us. The band were absolutely fantastic! They filled the dance floor with good vibes and got everyone dancing. We had so many great comments from our guests, they really made the party!"

28/8/2021

"Carlyle played at our wedding at the weekend and we could not have wished for a better band! The dancefloor was almost always full and we had so many guests ask for the name of the band and where we found them as they want them to perform at future events.
Crawford is a great guy with an outstanding voice, there can't be many songs he isn't able to sing. The band learned our first dance song from scratch with only a weeks notice and absolutely nailed it.
If you are unsure whether to hire Carlyle for your wedding or event, stop wondering and go for it, you will not regret it!
Thanks again guys for a great night!
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14/8/2021

"We booked Carlyle for our wedding and they exceeded our already high expectations. Everyone was on the dance floor all night with constant great songs and performances. Two of our guests were so impressed they are trying to book Carlyle for their own wedding. Thank you so much Hireaband for the excellent service and Carlyle for a night we'll never forget."

6/8/2021

"Hope you are well. We just wanted to say a big thank you for playing at our wedding - the guests were blown away! We had a brilliant day and thank you to all of you guys for being a part of it!"

28/7/2021

"Carlyle were fantastic, very friendly bunch and they played brilliantly. The guests were all blown away, thank you for being a part of our special day!"

28/7/2021

"Thanks sooo much for playing for us on Saturday night. It was more like being at a concert than a Christmas party night. We couldn’t believe the reaction from the audience, we’ve never seen anything like it. We’ve already been on to Hireaband and booked you again for next year ! See you then !"

13/12/2019

"Wow – we weren’t expecting that!! When we found you online we were so excited to have found you, but the actual performance was unbelievable.The dance floor was packed all night and they even took requests from some of our guests. An amazing end to a perfect day! Thanks again guys "

7/12/2019

"We just didn’t believe we’d ever find a band like Carlyle. To say we were blown away is an understatement. The dance floor was packed all night and everyone asked us where we’d found you. I think we’ll be seeing you again at all our friends weddings! Thanks so much guys."

23/11/2019