To whom it may concern. It is not often I write letters of recommendation
for musical artists. My position entitles me to see, hear and meet hundreds
of them each year, thus my entire time could be allotted to such requests. I
am this time however, making a rare exception.

It is with great gusto and yes, even admiration, that I most highly
recommend the Ecclestons. This group epitomizes the definition of the word
entertainment. Humor, talent, musicianship, yes they have those skills in
spades, but when asked what makes the difference between a good act and a
great act, my answer will always be, chemistry. Can you bring a room all of
strangers to their feet? Can you take them from hearing a pin drop with one
song into full blown hysteria with the next?
Can you interact enough with these strangers to leave them exuberant and
exhausted but feeling that they too were indeed a part of the show? Now
that's true entertainment. That's the Ecclestons.

One of my sure-fire bands. I'd never go wrong by booking them and would
never pass up the opportunity to do so again.
I've already booked them for our 24th annual Islands Folk Festival, July,
2008.

Robert McCourty
Artistic Director
Cowichan Folk Guild
Islands Folk Festival
www.folkfest.bc.ca

"This young, high energy group was the surprise hit of the evening as they roused the crowd with foot stompin' Celtic rhythms, strong lyric work and great stage presence! Watch them as they rise to the top"
Karen Hanan
Executive Director, Arts Northwest

"The Ecclestons, Colleen and Kelt with 'brother' Greg Madill were next up, hitting the stage with their usual high energy, great groove and harmonies. The crowd was with them from the start, filling the dance area... Their classic Celtic rendition of the Bee Gee's 'Stayin Alive' earned them an easy ovation and encore of 'Life Goes On'."
Vic Bell
Artistic Director,
Nickelodeon Folk Club

"The Ecclestons... A rocking reel, a Wee Celtic Cuddle and a Ballad that would bring a tear to a Glass Eye...Pure Dead Brilliant!"
Andy Donnelly Producer/Host
The Celtic Show
The CKUA Radio Network

'The Ecclestons are one of the first families of Canadian Folk Roots music.'
Tom Coxworth
CKUA