Great Duo (Andrew & Bill) “I thought they performed very well. I and our membership enjoyed it. Seemed very appropriate for the Luck of the Irish Cocktail event we were hosting… would absolutely hire them again.” Melanie H. • March 23, 2022
Amazing! “We had an amazing trio (Andrew, Bill, & Chris) perform to celebrate my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Highly recommended.” Josh L. • July 10, 2022
Wedding Ceremony & Reception with Chris and Andrew in Sea Isle City- “We just recently had Andrew and his fellow band members perform at my wedding. We cannot rave enough about them. They were absolutely fantastic!!! All of our guests were talking about how good there were during our cocktail hour. I cannot recommend them enough.” — October 2021
80th Birthday Party in Hainesport- “Great Irish/Scottish music. Andrew along with Bill on vocals and guitar made our Scottish mom’s 80th birthday party so much fun!” — October 2021
Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour: “We just wanted to thank you all for playing at our wedding on Saturday. We’ve received nothing but compliments about the band! I am not an emotional person, but as soon as the bagpipes started up, I got choked up. That was the ONLY time all night I came even remotely close to ruining my makeup. Thank you for learning the two additional songs, and going off book for “Moonshiner” 😁 And especially for just rolling along with all the date changes over the last two years. We are definitely hoping to catch another performance of yours in the future!” Steve & Amanda– September 2021
ZOOM Presentation on Migration of Irish/Scots Irish Music: “Thank you for your wonderful presentation last evening. It was very well received. I had several comments from members who attended and enjoyed it very much. It was kind of you to give of your extra time with so many encores. It was a lively event!” –Princeton Present Day Club March 2021
Irish Session at Tir na nOg: “Thank you; this (Bill singing Toora Loora Loora to her daughter) was very special! Mairéad ( my oldest) said on the way home ‘That Irish guy singing to me was awesome ‘ ☘️ We will be back”😊 –Jessica Hendricks Donahue March 2020
Amazing “The music was superb. It made the party great! My guests could not stop talking about how great the music was all night. I got several calls after the party! Will definitely see Andrew in the near future.” — Crystel T. • July 21, 2019
Historic Village at Allaire: “Hi Bill. Wanted to reach out and tell you how much we enjoyed your and Andrew’s performance last Saturday at Allaire. You are truly a wonderful singer – the music was perfect for the day! I hope we can see you next year!!”– Bonnie Brown Historic Village at Allaire March 2019
Msgr Crean AOH Div 1: “They perform the greatest version of “Paddle Your Own Canoe” since the Wolf Tones!” — Phil Murray 2018
Children’s Birthday Party: “You and Andrew were amazing and everyone loved your music ! I am so glad I found you! I hope you can play for a future event sometime.” – Michelle B. in Madison NJ March 2018
“Bill has a Great Voice”: “Were it not for his voice, I never would have given him a second glance.” — Mary O’Neal
Music House Recording Session: “Thank you again for coming out tonight! It was a pleasure having you all (Kaitlin, Chris, Andrew, Bill) and everything sounded fantastic. I’m looking forward to working together again soon.” Matt Kelly, Comma Music February 2018
Outdoor Octoberfest Party: “Thanks again for playing on Saturday. You guys (Andrew and Bill) were great!”- Carissa K. September 2017
Book Launch at Belmar Library: “Everyone loved the (Ballycastle) band, including me!”– Sam Lyatt, Author of Higgins-The Pacificator August 2017
Not-for-Profit Fundraiser (Donation of musical performance with Andrew Koontz): “On behalf of the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, thank you for your generous support of our 17th annual Butterfly Festival “Wings Over the Watershed” held on August 12, 2017. The Butterfly Festival is one of our most successful efforts at community outreach and environmental education, and your sponsorship helped us make it a fun-filled day for all. More than 3,000 people attended the Butterfly Festival this year and enjoyed a day of fun, music and many activities including a tour of the Insect Zoo, visiting the Monarchs in the Kate Gorrie Butterfly House, petting alpacas, and guided nature hikes. We appreciate your support of this special day.”– Jenny-Ann Kershner, Director of Development
Restaurant Performance: “Bill O’Neal is famous for his Irish music but he is also great with contemporary music. What a phenomenal voice! He and Joe Kramer serenaded Bill and me tonight (at Mamma Rosa’s). Great time!” -Terri Purcell July 2017
Restaurant Performance: “Had a grand time at their (Andrew, Kaitlin & Bill) performance on St Patrick’s Day at O’Connor’s. Good music, good interaction with their audience. Look forward to seeing them again.” – William Kearns March 2017
Anniversary Party: Bill & Andrew-“Thank you and Andrew so much for playing at my in-laws 50th anniversary. U made the party so much fun!! We have gotten so many calls telling us how amazing you guys are. Apparently people were asking about you at the restaurant and listening by the doors! We hope we get to enjoy your music again…my husband said let’s get them for everything!!” Best Eileen June 2016
Wedding Ceremony & Reception: Bill, Kaitlin & Andrew-EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE!
“Brought such a special touch to our wedding, both the ceremony and cocktail hour. They were professional, friendly, and sounded amazing. We’re so happy to have found them & highly recommend them. We received so many compliments!”– Katie F.
Event: April 2016 Philadelphia, PA
Gala Fundraiser: Bill, Chris & Andrew-“”It was a pleasure meeting you and your band on Saturday. The music was great and we got so many compliments from guests. It really set the tone for the evening.”–Erin O’D. Organization: Museum of Early Trades & Crafts Event: Oct 2015 Fundraiser Madison, NJ
Wedding Reception: Bill, Chris & Andrew-“Great background music for our Cocktail Hour!”–Joann D. Event: May 2015 Wedding Cocktail Hour in Blue Bell, PA
Fiddlers Green in Co. Down “My intent was to spend one night in Portaferry and move on, but when I heard O’Neal singing, well I stayed on four nights at Fiddlers Green just to hear him perform. I’d pay good money to see him if I had to.” Blane Mac Dermot, Peebles, Scotland.
Cultural Event in Hamilton, NJ: “Always delivers. I have had the great pleasure of having Billy perform at many events I have run, everything from a small intimate pub night to an outside Irish festival to an event at the Trenton War memorial. At every event whether as a solo, duet or group, Billy has been the utmost professional, provided world class entertainment and entertained the crowds with a repertoire of music that appeals to all. Whatever you are looking for Billy can provide you will not be disappointed.”- Sean Pender Organization: NJ AOH President
Cultural Event in Robbinsville, NJ: “I had the pleasure of meeting Bill several years ago and subsequently asked him to entertain audiences for various events over the past few years. I’ve found him to be a passionate musician with great talents and an all-around good guy. So many have witnessed him play solo, as a duet or with iterations of Ballycastle and gone home with a deeper sense/appreciation of Celtic music. I now call Bill a friend, highly recommend you hear him play and perhaps engage him when you are looking for a great entertainer.”–Dave Doran Organization: RIHA
Cultural Event in Plainsboro, NJ: “Bill’s encyclopedic knowledge of these folk tunes and performance practice in this genre makes for a memorable experience. I consider him to be an institution in this area.”–Mark B.
Family Reunion: “Bill has played at our family reunion and other events over the last 15 years. Bill’s vocals, song choices and interaction with our family and friends has always been fantastic. We love Irish music and we also love to hear Bill sing the songs. The other musicians that Bill has join him in the events are also top notch! Bill will bring that special added touch to your event. We have a graduation party this summer. My first thought in the planning was to have Bill play at the event! Thank you Bill and your friends for making our events lasting memories!”–Rich Clements in Robbinsville, NJ
Irish Echo Feature Article: “O’Neal…has a rich voice and an easy style whether delivering a soulful Irish ballad or a lively sing-along song.”- Jim Lowney, Irish Echo
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