Testimonial Archives

“BigTime really made our evening reception, Dave worked with us prior to the wedding to get an understanding of the type of music we liked and built the set list to meet our likes while having a broader range to suit all our guests.  Dave contacted us from time to time in the run up to the wedding to advise of what the band would be doing along with taking any special requests we had and pretty much looked after everything from there.  Given everything you have to consider when planning a wedding we were glad to have booked Big Time Music and felt confident leaving the set list in their hands with just a few requests from us.

From the first to the last song our dance floor was full with the right mix of both ceilidh and a wide range of contemporary music.  Our guests really enjoyed the ceilidh with the dances explained for our non-Scottish guests.  We have had so many of our guests commenting on how great the band were, we whole heartedly agree and would love to have the opportunity to book you again in the future.

Despite our meal over running and evening being cut a couple of hours short, BigTime were so helpful and worked with us on the day amending their set list to ensure nothing was taken away from our evening and even played on a little later than booked.  You were great and absolutely made our evening so thank you very much”!

Marc and Hazel Huntzinger, December 2010
Fernie Castle, Letham
Fife

 

“I’ve been round the world living and holidays and each and every time, hunt out the venues where the Rock Bands play!  Last time was in September 2010 Hong Kong and Singapore and we were pretty impressed with the amount of places that did have live music!

Can we just say that your performance on the 4th December in Aberdeen was one of the most versatile bands that we have heard for a long time in Scotland, you guys made our party ROCK!!! have had many phone calls and e-mails expressing how brilliant you all were. And speaking to the Boss at The Albyn on the Sunday, he just looked at us and said AMAZING BAND!!!! want them back to play at my club!!!!  So Dave,  thanks so much indeed for getting up to Aberdeen in this awful weather and making our night Rock!  Will highly recommend BigTime to all my contacts! Cheers and keep Rockin!!”

Joan Duguid, November 2010
The Albyn, Aberdeen

 

“Dave, a massive thank you to you and BigTime from the Dodds Family. You provided us with the best of Scottish entertainment on our wedding day and we are so grateful to you all.”

Heather & Fraser Dodds November 2010
West, Glasgow.

 

“We booked BigTime online for our wedding on the strength of their website and sample videos – we were not disappointed and there were lots of compliments from our guests on our band choice.  An excellent range of music, special requests met every time and kept the guests dancing all night!’

Liz and Steven Robbie November 2010
Culcreuch Castle, Fintry

 

Well where do I start…  To Dave and all the boys in BigTime, a huge thank you for making our day extra special.  Everyone we spoke to at the reception said “this is a great band” and they were right.  Your proactive approach, Dave, to contacting me frequently was very much appreciated and from a Brides perspective this definitely put my mind at ease.  I had no worries about you and the service you would deliver and I was certainly not let down.  We were truly blown away by you and Gregor loved the guitar riffs.  We would highly recommend this band to anyone for any party, worth every single penny - true professionals and great to work with.  Thank you!

Mhairi and Gregor Munro  October 2010
Archerfield, East Lothian

 

“Thanks to BigTime for making our wedding party a special success. Dave and the band have experienced numerous weddings, whereas this was our first one. So we were able to rely on them for help and advice when planning the event. The organising before the wedding was second to none, Dave went the extra yard to make sure all the timings and set list were fully thought through and during the night the band kept the party at full swing with a selection of songs to suit everyone. (The ceilidh music went down particularly well  and was a great way of getting everyone up and involved).

Thanks again for your help and for being so organised and ‘easily contactable’ at all times”.

Diane and Andrew Gibb, October 2010
Pollock Halls, Edinburgh

 

“We can’t say a big enough thank you to BigTime for playing at our wedding, everyone is still raving about the music and they all thought you guys were great, as did we! You were truly amazing!! BigTime were exactly what we were looking for, they gave us a list of 100′s and 100′s of songs to look though and we loved all the choices!! Dave kept in touch with us throughout the build up to our big day giving us both piece of mind and letting us know he was on top of everything – very professional and courteous. From the first song to the last, the dance floor was packed and our last song was just amazing – nobody wanted them to stop playing! We loved the music sooooo much, every song was amazing and I can’t say thank you enough for learning the song that I danced to my Dad with - and thank you so much for agreeing to letting my Maid of Honour sing the song for us – she had a blast and also keeps talking about you! We are delighted that we booked BigTime for our wedding, they have a great sound, bags of energy and stage presence and pulled off all of the types of music that we asked for – we would definitely recommend them to other people without a doubt!

I would tell anyone reading this to not even bother looking for another band because BigTime are the best you’ll find!! I will never forget how fantastic our evening reception was and BigTime helped make it so spectacular!”

Claire & Michael Scott, October 2010
Cross Keys Hotel, Kelso

 

Dave and the band, thoroughly appreciate your professionalism throughout the experience – from understanding what you do, song choice and flexibility, set up and sheer energy that you brought to the wedding.  It was great to see so many laughing people on the dance floor.  We would thoroughly recommend you to others looking for a group that is versatile and has a great rock and motown sound.

Richard & Sue Morris, October 2010
Brig o’ Turk Village Hall, Callander

 

“BigTime made the evening. They had all the guests up dancing all night. Everyone commented how great they were, and were even talking about them weeks after the wedding. I would definitely recommend them to anyone, they certainly made our day extra special”.

Sally & Frank Cheeney, September 2010
Bonar Hall, Dundee

 

“We are so glad we picked BigTime  for our wedding.  From the first song to the last the dance floor was packed, and Dave even managed to instruct our Welsh guests in the ceilidh.  With just a short list of songs we liked, the band managed to judge our tastes perfectly, and kept all our guests entertained.  Also the communication from the band was fantastic at all times, from first booking, right up to the week before, Dave kept us up to date with what was going on and put together a fantastic arrangement of our first dance song.  We felt so confident before we had even got to our big day that we had picked the right band, but they still managed to totally exceed our expectations.  A brilliant band which we could not recommend enough.

Tom & Natalie Evans, September 2010
Glen Pavilion, Dunfermline

 

“Thanks so much for helping make our wedding reception so much fun. The music was fabulous and the dance floor was packed all night. There was something for everyone – both young and old. An extra special thanks to you and the band for supporting the groom during his numbers!”

Kirsten & David Appleton September 2010
Harburn House Hotel, Bathgate.

 

“BigTime  were excellent. Getting people dancing & keeping them there is no small challenge and they are experts at working their audience.”

Danny & Uttsie Masting  September 2010
Dunkeld House Hotel

 

“Dear BigTime, thank you for all your hard work! Everyone really enjoyed the evening and you made our day finish with pizazz! Thank you for learning our first dance – we all had a blast. Our guests thought it was better than being at a gig and it’s definitely left us with some great memories. We can’t recommend you highly enough”.

Kirsty & Gareth Cunningham September 2010
Kilconquhar Castle, Fife

 

“Live music entertainment was a really important part of our wedding day. Dave and the rest of BigTime provided the perfect balance between ceilidh

and unquestionably fantastic live music which created a relaxed environment and kept our guests on the dance floor throughout the evening.

Many of our friends and family commented on how excellent BigTime were which is testimony to the quality of their music”.

Doug & Julie Hyslop  September 2010
Upper College Hall, St Andrews University

 

“Just wanted to say a BIG HUGE thank you to BigTime for playing at our wedding , everyone is still raving about the music and thought you guys were great we loved the music , thanks so much for learning  our first dance tune, thought John Martyn might have been a bit of a “big ask” but nope, Dave did an amazing job, everyone loved the ceilidh dances and all the other great tunes played , Even My Dad was up dancing – I have NEVER seen him dance, EVER! well done!! Thanks for keeping in touch from start to finish it really helped put our minds at rest  ! Totally professional , excellent band, made our reception perfect:-)”

Meg & Glenn Anderson  August 2010
Glencorse House, Penicuik

 

“We would like to say a big thanks to BigTime for helping make our wedding day perfect. Dave was brilliant in the build up to the wedding and full of excellent advice on music choices. Loch Lomond went down a treat as last dance! Despite very few scots among our guests, everybody loved the Ceilidh and Dave was great explaining the moves. The dance floor was full all evening and we would definitely recommend.”

Stephen & Jennifer Moore  August 2010
Upper College Hall, St Andrews University

 

“We were really pleased with the band and would definitely recommend them to other people. We had ceilidh music as part of the reception and had a lot of relatives from England and Canada who were made to feel very relaxed and really enjoyed the dances.  The music was really good and BigTime have a large number of songs to choose from and told us they would learn any songs that we particularly wanted, we had a female vocalist as well and she was very good.

We were very happy with the band and recommend them to anyone thinking of hiring them. Thanks guys!”

Jonathon & Isla Pinder  August 2010
Brig o Doon, Alloway

 

“We are delighted that we booked BigTime for our wedding.They have a great sound, bags of energy and stage presence and pulled off all of the types of music that we asked for (from fast modern pop and rock anthems to ceilidh to a specially requested Bruce Springsteen hit) with professional ease that kept the dance floor packed throughout. While this alone should be enough to justify booking the band, we also want to stress how friendly and professional the entire process of booking, selecting a play list  and making logistical arrangements was. This was a real value add that eased the pre-wedding admin jitters and gave us peace of mind that our evening entertainment was in safe hands. We would not hesitate to book them again or recommend them to others.”

Sally & James Crooks  August 2010
Dundas Castle, South Queensferry

 

“We want to thank BigTime for helping make our wedding so perfect. Their performance was awesome, they got everyone up dancing and even got our foreign family up doing the ceilidh! Leading up to the wedding Dave was great with getting in touch to keep up to date with arrangements and everything was so easy to organise. Everyone who attended the wedding have commented how great they were and we would definitely recommend them. Thank you so much, you were true professionals who created a memorable evening with all of our guests and one that will never be forgotten.”

Gilly & Claudio Mendes Ferreira  July 2010
Carberry Tower, Edinburgh

 

“We booked BigTime for our wedding on recommendation from another band and their range of music and performance were excellent. They kept the dance floor full with all ages of guests. Ceilidh section went down particularly well with guests from USA and Canada. BigTime really went the extra mile, not only did they learn our first dance they also learned ‘Mr Jones’ for our 13 month old daughter (her favourite song). All in all everything was first class and would definitely recommend them to others.

John and Susan Oliver  July 2010
Springwood Park, Kelso

 

“A massive thanks to the guys in the band! They always kept in touch and made sure our night was perfect for us!  The music and singing were both great!  We added ceilidh section which was also fantastic and everyone at our wedding loved it!  Thank you BigTime, you added the perfect music to a perfect day!”

Paul and Samantha Murphy  July 2010
Houston House Hotel

 

“Thank you so much BigTime, for making our night perfect. Everyone commented on the band and ask who they were. I advised you what kind of wedding style we had and you played perfect music to compliment that. Thank you all once again and I will be recommending you to anyone needing a band”.

Marion and Hugh Clark  June 2010
Brig o Doon, Alloway

 

“BigTime were exactly what we were looking for in a band for our summer ball. They were professional, very well organised and more importantly a brilliant band. They played a fantastic set which went down fantastically with our staff. On top of that they are a great bunch of guys and we wouldn’t hesitate to think about hiring them again. Many Thanks!!”

Stuart Docherty, Senergy Ltd  June 2010
Aldoe House Hotel, Aberdeen

 

“Thanks to BigTime for helping to make our wedding such a wonderful day.  Dave was very professional from the day we booked BigTime to the day of the wedding.  He kept in touch throughout the build up giving us both piece of mind when there is so many other things to think about.  The band arrived early, set up in good time and played a great variety of music ensuring that the dance floor was packed for the entire night.  Can’t recommend them highly enough”.

Andrew & Caroline Ball  June 2010
Loch Green hotel, Troon

 

“Thank you so much for playing on our wedding day! I had never heard BigTime perform “live” before the event, and instead made our decision by listening to clips on your website, reading several testimonials, and reviewing your song list.

We were very pleased and impressed with your energy and enthusiasm. We had a great time and appreciated your ability to really get the crowd out on the dance floor enjoying the evening!  We had tons of positive comments from our guests, and would certainly recommend you guys to anyone looking for a great band”.

Lee & Kirsty McFaul  May 2010
Oxenfoord Castle, Pathhead, East Lothian

 

“We saw BigTime at another wedding and knew straight away this was our band. They are great entertainment, so even those relatives that don’t like to get up and dance will be raving about how much they enjoyed your band. Those who like to dance will be on the floor the whole night – when they try to sit down they will have that ” oh but I really like this song” feeling and keep dancing. We also had added extras like a female singer, extra instruments and ceilidh all of which were no problem for Dave and his team to organise. From the first email to the last Dave has been very organised exactly what a bride to be needs when she has so many other things to worry about. Worrying about the band wasn’t one of them.

Thank you again to Dave and the rest of the band for making our wedding reception a fantastic night!”

Louise & Edward Lyttle  May  2010
Glenskirlie Castle, Banknock.

 

“A big thank you to BigTime. Dave was very efficient in replying to our e -mails from the moment of booking. The song list is extensive but they still accommodated our choice of first dance  which wasn’t on their list. The mixture of ceilidh and rock went down a storm with our guests. The guys humour and good banter was just what we wanted from our band on the day. A band can make or break a reception and BigTime most definitely “maked” it!  The atmosphere was buzzing from start to finish. We will continue to spread the word of how good you guys are. So a big heartfelt thanks to you all for making our wedding so brilliant”.

Rachel & Nick Fleming  May  2010
“The Pavillion”,  Kelburn, Fairlie

 

“We booked BigTime to play at our wedding through ‘Hire A Band’ after browsing the list of bands on their website. BigTime stood out as real performers – their music sounded great, the set list was extensive and their stage presence was perfect. From the time of booking until the day itself the band were in regular contact with us, their planning and communication with their clients is exceptional. On the night the set-up did not run quite according to plan (a broken guitar, not the fault of the band) however this was quickly and quietly sorted out. The performance was superb in all ways, the band were a big hit with our guests. One sure sign the band are good? The dancefloor was packed all night”

Jo & Martin Wallace  May  2010
Gailes Hotel, Irvine.

 

“We chose BigTime for our wedding purely based on what we saw on their website.  We just loved the extensive playlist as it had so many different genres. Booking the band was a breeze and the communication prior to the wedding was superb.  While talking through our thoughts with Dave, he made me feel at ease, in sync, and excited about the night.  On the day itself, the band were prompt and discrete setting up.  The first dance was perfect.  The rest of the night went without a hitch.  The band were by far, the best live act I have seen, at weddings and at concerts.  They were fun, the music was better than the originals, and the ceilidh was so so good. Everyone had the best time and everyone has commented to us about how fabulous the band were.  We didn’t want any of the “last song” traditional numbers – we went for Sex on Fire.  The band played it better than Kings of Leon and it is one of my favourite memories of the night.  I have already recommended them to other people that I know who are getting married.  If I ever have another occasion requiring a band, BigTime are at the top of my list. The wedding day was incredible and the night was more than I could have imagined, thanks to Bigtime!”

Liane & Michael Tait  May  2010
Edinburgh Corn Exchange

 

“BigTime played a big part in making our wedding such a joyful and fun occasion . Their music kept the dance floor constantly busy and the ceilidh was well explained for those who had no previous experience but entertaining for the rest of us. Their flexibility in starting time due other events over running was much appreciated but they managed to fit in all our requests. The two closing songs are already imbedded in our hearts as they brought all our treasured friends and family together. Thank you so much for all you did”.

Kirsty and Ian McQuarrie  April 2010
Fingask Castle, Rait, Perthshire

 

“Thanks a million BigTime. You made our evening reception a huge success.  We were impressed by your organisation in advance of the big day and the way you encouraged us to have input into your playlist. All of our guests loved your band and you adapted really well to what the crowd wanted to dance to.  The ceilidh option worked really well (even in a small space!), you engaged with the crowd and you kept the dance floor full all night. You even gave in to requests for an encore!  What more can you ask for?  We would not hesitate in recommending you to anyone”.

Katherine & Ewan Brydon  April 2010
Royal terrace Hotel, Edinburgh

 

“We would like to thank BigTime for a fantastic performance. Not being the easiest of weddings, they were exceptionally flexible with the set up and the band really added to a fantastic day. I can honestly recommend them to anyone thinking of having a memorable day. The sets were spot on and they managed to read the mood of the guests to perfection. Our only regret is that we didn’t have them on for long enough and the evening came to a close far too soon!

Thank you so much for helping us enjoy such a great day”

Edward & Penny Pinchard  April 2010
Auchterarder,

 

“BigTime were fantastic and really helped to make our wedding a truly special day. Their performance was wonderful and the selection of music they played was loved by all age groups. True professionals who we would recommend for any event”.

Graeme & Claire Ritchie  March 2010
Balbirnie House Hotel, Glenrothes

 

“We’d like to thank BigTime for the part they played in making our wedding day so memorable.  From their first note to their last, they delivered a blistering array of rock classics that had our guests hopping, bopping, headbanging, playing air guitar, and body surfing….  Oh that was just us!!!!   We can honestly say that we have never enjoyed ourselves, or danced, so much.  Our feet were killing us afterwards, and all our guests have been saying that it was the best wedding they’ve ever attended. You guys ROCK!!!!!!!  All we need now is an excuse to have another party”!

Billy & Donna Pickett  February 2010
Culcreuch Castle, Fintry

 

“We would just like to say a big thank you to BigTime.  They were no fuss, catered to our needs and judged the differing age groups and musical tastes perfectly and were willing to be that little bit different in order to make our wedding unique – nothing was a problem for them.  We were giving out their contact details for weeks after the wedding.  Thank you so much for making something that could easily make or break a reception, so easy”

Stephanie & Shaun Dargan  Nov 2009
Paisley Town Hall

 

“From their first chord to their last, BigTime laid on a flawless performance which saw our guests really enjoy their night. Vocally superb with a band full of extremely talented musicians. Ceilidh was really well explained to all and sounded like it should, (authentic and played well). BigTime are a band I’d recommend to anyone”.

Daniel & Anja Allan  Oct 2009
Melville Castle Hotel, Edinburgh

 

“Finding the perfect band for our wedding was my most daunting task, as I knew it could make or break the whole evening. I certainly found the perfect band and they definitely made it one to remember. BigTime provided a totally professional service and with such an extensive repertoire, there was something to suit everyone.The ceilidh rocked! I’d have no doubts recommending them to anyone”.

Carla & Sean Forker  Oct 2009
Apex Hotel, Edinburgh

 

“BigTime were a great choice for our wedding, they had a really wide repertoire and were able to adapt their playlist to suit our guests; the dance floor was packed all night. The Ceilidh was a lot of fun, especially as most of the guests didn’t have a clue what to do, the caller was brilliant at getting everyone up and explaining each dance.  A number of guests, of differing ages, commented on how great the band were which speaks for itself!

Thanks again for contributing to the best day of our lives!”

David & Lynne Henderson  Oct 2009
Oran Mor, Glasgow

 

“When looking for wedding bands BigTime were the only ones we heard and thought sounded great and on the day they certainly didn’t disappoint. Very friendly and personal service and a great range of songs. Many comments from guests on fantastic choice of band (which can make or break an evening reception!).  Can’t recommend them enough and a big thank you for a great performance”.

Bryn & Katie Dixon  Sept 2009
Glencorse House, Penicuik

 

“BigTime not only accommodated our song requests, but chose other songs which were enjoyed by all, they are certainly an all-rounder for any wedding, with a good range of rock, and the odd Scottish dance tune thrown in for good measure. The band were very professional, and once on stage knew exactly how to get the guests on the dance floor, and ensured they didn’t leave – it was a fight to get a space on the dance-floor! Many of our guests commented on the range of tunes they played, and complimented us on our band choice.

I would make no hesitation in recommending this band to anyone for their wedding, or any other event – a huge thank-you to BigTime for making our evening celebrations go with a bang.”

Robin & Kath Kernaghan  Sept 2009
Bunchrew House, Inverness

 

“We’d like to say a big thank you to BigTime for the outstanding performance they gave at our wedding. People didn’t stop dancing all night, whether it was to ceilidh or rock. They played everything that we asked for and our guests agree that they provided an excellent nights entertainment. We couldn’t recommend them more highly”.

Michael & Victoria Gilroy  July 2009
Pollockshields Burgh Hall

 

“I wanted to thank you and your band for your fantastic performance at our wedding. Everyone commented on our choice of band and they thought you were fab !!!!  The whole wedding went great from start to finish and BigTime played a big part in making it a success.  We will recommend you to anyone that we think might need your services”.

Ian & Susan Stevens  July 2009
Braid Hills Hotel, Edinburgh

 

“What a brilliant music set BigTime provided us with at our wedding. Mixing the old crooning songs with the modern ones and then the odd ceilidh tune too was perfect and got everyone dancing into the wee small hours. Thanks so much”.

Alastair & Laura Brown  July 2009
Norton House Hotel

 

“Thanks for running the evening of our wedding.  BigTime took all the stress out of the day. The music was high quality and the choices you provided us with, allowed us to tailor our evening entertainment exactly to our tastes. The guest feedback was outstanding, even our English guests enjoyed the ceilidh!  Thanks again”.

Siobhan & Elliott Brown  May 2009
Dalmunzie House, Glenshee

 

“Being a professional musician, I was very picky about a band playing at my wedding. I searched for weeks until I found BigTime and when it came to the night these guys took the roof off. Everyone danced from the moment they started until we finally let them go, after two encores. It’s official, they rock“!

Bnann and Carol  April 2009
Atholl Palace Hotel, Pilochry

 

“Amazing, fabulous, simply the best!! I cannot thank BigTime enough for making my 40th Birthday one I will never forget!! Absolutely everyone thought you were the most fantastic and rocking band we had ever heard”!!

Amanda Reid   February 2009
Ramnee Hotel, Forres

 

“Our reception was fantastic, thanks to BigTime. They played all the songs we asked for, no matter how strange the request! Everyone had a brilliant time.  Thank you guys”.

Naomi and Mark Johnson  December 2008
North Queensferry Hotel

 

“Booking BigTime ensured everyone had a great time at our wedding.  We’ve had great feedback from guests who really enjoyed the music.  Rock on”!!

Lisa and Stewart McCairney  November 2008
Grange Manor Hotel, Grangemouth