Sheer Hopody
Barn Dance Band

24th September 2011 at Cove, Devon

Hi Trevor,

Just wanted to thank you for Saturday night. The evening was a great success and that’s all down to Sheer Hopody. Sounded great!

Thanks again,

John

The full 6-piece band played for John's Mum's 60th birthday party, lead by Chris Jewell on melodeon (and fiddle - but not both at the same time!) and with Martin calling as usual.

9th July 2011 at Halswell House, Goathurst, Somerset

Dear Trevor and band,

We just wanted to thank you so much for playing at our wedding reception at Halswell House. You were so accommodating when our speeches over-ran and so many guests commented on how much fun they had dancing to your music. We had a fantastic day with lots of special memories and we are very grateful for the part you all played in making it a memorable and fun occasion.

With very best wishes,

Liz and Fraser

Our second visit to this impressive country house at Goathurst, this time with Adrian calling.

7th July 2011 at Polhawn Fort, Rame Head, Cornwall

Dear Trevor,

We just wanted to say a massive thank you to Sheer Hopody for playing at our wedding on 7th July. You sounded fantastic, everyone had a great time and Martin did a brilliant job calling and ensuring everyone knew what they were doing which can't have been easy with over a hundred guests in the fort. In addition your organisation was brilliant, you set up quickly and quietly, were ready to start as soon as we finished cutting the cake and afterwards were packed up and gone without any fuss. We couldn't have found a better band for our special day and would strongly recommend you to anyone looking for a barn dance band.

Best wishes,

Ben and Jo

We were really pleased when Ben and Jo asked us to play for their mid-week reception at Polhawn Fort. It's a great venue and even nicer in the summer! We really enjoyed playing for them and their many guests.

28th May 2011 at The Greenbank Hotel, Falmouth, Cornwall

Hi,

This is a brief note to say how much everyone enjoyed you playing at our wedding. This is one of the few decisions I made about the day, and it really counted. You managed to get nearly everyone dancing together, which is a testimonial in its own right.

I wish you all well.

Regards,

Mark

The Greenbank Hotel provided a very pleasant harbour-side setting - and plenty of space for the full 6-piece line-up and many eager dancers.

9th April 2011 at The Merry Harriers, Woolsery, Devon

Thankyou Sheerhopody for a great evening's entertainment!!!!

Hope you all enjoyed the evening as much as we and our guests did. Your music and Martin's easy going instructing made the evening go just how we wanted. Even those who were not keen to dance commented on what a great atmosphere you created.

We would recommend you to anyone.

Thanks again

Nicky & Terry

The full 6-piece line-up performed for Nicky and Terry's wedding reception at this excellent North Devon venue.

26th March 2011 at Tedburn St Mary Village Hall, Devon

Dear Trevor and the band

Just a quick 'Thank you' for a wonderful party on Saturday! We have had nearly all our guests commenting on how good you were and how patient the caller was with our useless 'left feet'!! We all had a lovely time including Mum who was totally gob smacked.

Mum said if ever she sees you are playing she will be there!!!

Thanks again - have passed your details on to all of those who asked.

Rebecca

The full 6-piece line-up were asked to play for this lively 60th Birthday Party. Adrian did an excellent job with the calling.

22nd January 2011 at St James Church Hall, Exeter

Hi Trevor and the band,

We just wanted to say thank you to you all for such a great night on Saturday, the music was brilliant and loads of our members said how much they enjoyed the evening. Martin has some leadership skills we could all learn from! By the end of the night we all knew it had to be done again next year!

Thanks,

Therese, Isaac and all from Exeter Green Party

The 5-piece line-up played for this well attended event. Our video was 'filmed' here, ...and yes, they have invited us back :-)

23rd November 2010 at Polhawn Fort, Rame Head, Cornwall

Trevor,

We had such a brilliant time and the band was brilliant. Thank you so much.

With many thanks for a wonderful evening,

Fran and Andrew

With a small group of wedding guests in this fairly intimate venue, we were asked to bring our 3-piece line-up (melodeon, guitar and bass) to this mid-week reception at Polhawn Fort. Martin called as usual.

4th September 2010 at Jacobstowe, Devon

Dear Trevor,

If we could use only one word for this band it would be 'FANTASTIC'! As a family we want to thank your superb band of merry men for coming to our country wedding and raising the roof, with an unforgettable evening of dancing, laughing and huge fun, bringing something special to our day & to our guests who are still talking about it! Talented, professional, respectful and a great bunch of guys to have around. Your caller was great & very necessary! Thank you all SO much.

Rachel, Markus, family & friends

For various reasons, we went out as a 3-piece for this one, with Graham Barrett calling - apparently to good effect :-)

12th June 2010 at Bere Ferrers, Devon

To all in Sheer Hopody,

Many thanks for making our wedding day special and so much fun!

Nina & Mark

This was our 5-piece line-up with Mike on melodeon, performing in a marquee on the banks of the River Tavy.

10th April 2010 at China Fleet Club, Saltash, Cornwall

Hello Trevor

On behalf of Julie, myself, and all the guests that attended our wedding yesterday I would like to say a huge thank you to Sheerhoppody. We had a fantastic time. The band created a really friendly atmosphere and the caller did a great job. I lost count of the guests who came upto me to tell me how much they had enjoyed the atmoshpere and the dancing created by the band. You really did make a special day even better.

Best wishes

Harry and Julie

We were asked to bring our full 6-piece line-up to this excellent riverside venue. Unfortunately (and unusually), Martin, our caller, was taken ill the day before but we were able to invite Colin Andrews to call for us at short notice.

12th December 2009 at Roadford Lakeside Function Suite, Devon

We just wanted to thank you for your contribution to Ben and Helen's wedding on Saturday. Everyone has commented on the expert calling, mix of dances and sheer enjoyment you provided. The couple who played for the ceremony were also great.

We do hope we have the opportunity to maybe use you and certainly hear you again.

Best wishes to you all for a restful Christmas and Happy New Year

Frances and Larry

The full 6-piece SheerHopody Barn Dance Band played to eager dancers in the evening, after Colin Wilson and Helen Brayley had provided music on Guitar and Flute both during the ceremony and again in the afternoon.

3rd October 2009 at Bishopsteignton, Devon

Hi Trevor & Sheer Hopody,

I wanted to thank you for providing a wonderful evening for us for my 50th birthday in Bishopsteignton on the 3rd October. We really enjoyed your music and the dances were different to what we are used to, which made it more interesting and fun. l thought the caller was great.

My Mum said afterward that she can't remember enjoying a weekend so much for a long time, and you have made a convert to country dancing of my neice Eloise. I have passed your details on to a couple of friends who have events coming up.

Thanks again for making my birthday so memorable.

Best wishes

Sarah

25th September 2009 at Tedburn St Mary, Devon

Hi Trevor and band,

We just wanted to say a huge thank you for Friday night, you were all absolutely fab, and everyone loved the evening. I'm sure we'll be booking you again sometime in the future!

Kindest regards

Tara & Luke

15th August 2009 at Chagford, Devon

Hi Trevor

Thanks to you and all the band for a great night on Saturday. Everybody really enjoyed it - us included.

Kind regards, Sue

25th July 2009 at Chittlehampton, Devon

Thanks for your music and dance at my birthday party last Saturday - I really enjoyed it.

Bob

20th June 2009 at The Knowle, Sidmouth, Devon

A belated note to say how delighted we were with Sheer Hopody on the 20th. Martin was a wonderful caller with just the right light touch. The musicians were superb and I'm sure you could see how much fun we were all having. It really rounded off a wonderful day at the church and the reception. Please thank everyone in the band and Martin. You were just brilliant.

Alistair

5th April 2009 at St Audries Park, West Quantoxhead, Somerset

We had the best day of our lives! Your energy and enthusiasm created the perfect start to the evening entertainment.

Best wishes

Rachel and Andy

2nd April 2009 at Buckland Athletic FC, Newton Abbot, Devon

I would just like to say thanks for a fantastic evening last Thursday. Everybody really enjoyed themselves and were raving about it at work on the Friday. I would imagine that several future events are in the 'pipeline' as I have had several people asking me for details, which of course I have been very happy to provide.

Thanks again for making Lindsay's retirement 'do' such a success!!!

Susan

Newton Abbot College

10th January 2009 at St Paul's Church Hall, Newton Abbot, Devon

Can I say on behalf of both Devon Square Surgery and Kingsteignton Medical Practice how much we all enjoyed Saturday evening's barn dance. Your band were excellent and Martin is a great caller. The feedback we have had already from everyone who came has been glowing and highly enthusiastic. I have given your name to a number of people already. The church hall was an ideal location and size for our party and I can assure you that the sound we danced to was spot on.

Well done and Thank you very much indeed!

Best regards

Mike Stewart