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[Keenfish]

Girls, we're in a bit of a pickle. Getting married next October in Wicklow and we are looking for our band. My H2B is a muso and is very particular about who we get for our band. We're UK based so don't necessarily know the 'scene' in the Dublin area. Can any of you lovely ladies recommend a really good swing band? Or have any other suggestions? Any thoughts would really help.

Thanks in advance.

Keenfish

[Biscuit Tin]

Hi keenfish...the band that came to mind when i read you post was the roaring forties. they are a cork band as far as I know but I'm sure they will travel. Have never seen them myself but have heard of at least three weddings they have played at and people have always raved about them.
They were on our list but we didn't go with them in the end.
Here's a link:
http://www.occasions.ie/bands/theroaringforties.htm
Best of luck!

[nicolooney]

Hi
Another band who play at swing dance nights in Dublin are The swinging blue cats. They might fit the bill. There's also The Long John Jump band.
Hope that helps!

[Keenfish]

Thanks so much Biscuit Tin and nicolooney. Really great suggestions. Thanks a mil xxxxxx

[BrightBabe]

You might want to check out Connor McKeown and the legends of swing http://www.connormckeon.ie/

They played at my brothers wedding 6 months ago and have a great reputation in Ireland