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"What a find ˜Feed the Cats" have been for us at Dogs Bar. They're now regulars here, usually the Sunday arvo spot. They pack the place out and the whole room is jumping along to their funky and swinging jazz. Magnificent band! Gavan and Sonya, Dogs Bar, St Kilda"

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"This band rocks, Great energy, great engagement , and lots of fun"

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Thank you for your great review, Its greatly appreciated Maurice Wilson music and Alligations Thank you

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"Nadia Koz played as a solo performer at our sisters birthday party at our house in the large backyard. She was on time to set up, was really kind and fun to talk to, and started exactly when she was supposed to. Her song choice somehow fit perfectly for the vibe we wanted, and she used some crazy guitar pedals, and was able to sound like a bunch of people playing instead of one. No complaints, it was the best hire we could've had."

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"XCITEMENT 7/29/2023 at BMC XCITEMENT WAS ON 🔥🔥🔥. It was a vibe! One of the best nights I’ve had in a while!Definitely a supporter and they are the finest! Can’t wait to jam with them again and again and again! Y’all need to check them out and their music covers many genres! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️"

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Thank you so much Nikki. Much love!..-XCITEMENT

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"This band is the best they played everything had the crowd Morton the first song very professional good band and the leader Doc Fu is the best frontman "

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"Can not recommend highly enough Friendly approachable eager to please and entertain which they do flawlessly Excellent singers and musicians Will book again for the next event"

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"Neil, just a huge thank you ,for playing our birthday bash . You blew everyone away with your amazing set. I always knew you were very good, I didn’t know you were that good.Mate, you are a legend and Thank you so much, "

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"4/06/23 - Hello Pete, I hope this finds you well. Thank you for THE SHOW MUST GO ON !! we had a great crowd of very enthusiastic people for the show last night… ☺ Warm Cheers, Caroline ☺ Caroline Drogue QPT Finance Officer QUEENS PARK THEATRE GERALDTON WA."

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"Almaz have now played twice at the coachman in Hartford and have been fantastic both times, both staff and customers have praised there performances and we look forward to seeing you again."

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"Had the crowd jumping! Fab band, great mixes of great funk, soul and rock songs. Amazing sound from the clearly talented lads that sound had the crowd dancing, they even had the crowd dancing, they had three encores!!! "

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"Many professional musicians through the years I have called Seminole Jackson, “the real deal”… church musicians have always called him ‘doctor” or “professor”. He is a real student of all traditional music styles-blues, rock, country, funk, soul, R&B. Check him out and you’ll see!"

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"...I have booked this band four times now, once for a beer festival in Malvern in 2017 and three times at an outdoor festival, CwmFest in rural Hereforshire in 2017, 2018 and 2019... "

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"Finding a band for a wedding can be tricky. We decided very early on that we wanted a live jazz act at our wedding reception, but we also knew that we didn't want a stereotypical 'wedding band', or a band that just did jazzy versions of pop songs. Fortunately for us, we came across On The Rocks: a group of quality jazz musicians willing to play a few weddings, rather than a wedding band that play a bit of jazz. Led by Jacky Naylor, they were genuinely, effortlessly brilliant. Cool, classy, chic, while also being fun and friendly... and just really damn good. They played with a singer at our request, Helena Debono, who was perfect: smoky, rich vocals and great stage presence. Jacky was really easy to work with throughout on everything practical, responding quickly to emails, letting us plug into the band's sound system when needed, being flexible on repertoire but also offering helpful advice and being happy to follow the feel of the room. Highly recommended, and I'd book them again in a heartbeat (for pretty much any kind of event)."

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"It’s quite possible to stroll right past the place while navigating West Kinzie Street, just a wee bit north of the Chicago River, and not even realize it. The only concrete clue that you’ve arrived at your destination is the sight of a black canvas entrance emblazoned with the curious moniker of the joint. It’s called Untitled, and that handle is purposely nondescript, only adding to the overall mystique of the nightspot. Head down a short flight of stairs, say hello to the doorman (there’s no cover), and you’ll find that Untitled offers a welcoming hideaway from the hustle and bustle of the Loop, which sits only a few blocks south on the other side of the river. During the Prohibition era, speakeasies dotted the Windy City landscape where those so inclined could quaff an alcoholic libation or two while securely hidden away from the long arm of the law. But those long-ago speaks were never this spacious or glamorously appointed. Make no mistake: this is a classy operation all the way, so you won’t spy any tennis shoes or sweatsuits sullying the polished dance floor. When the Rhythm Rockets take the stage at Untitled, as they’ve been doing on the second Wednesday evening of every month for a while now starting at 7:30 p.m. and going strong for three hours, the joint proceeds to jump to a barrage of eminently danceable rhythms. The music meshes perfectly with the delicious food and cool drinks that can be ordered by summoning your lovely waitress. You can dine on such delicacies as steak tartare, sea scallops, and mushroom tortellini, and top your feast off with a scrumptious slice of whoopee pie, a blend of dark chocolate-espresso cake, peanut butter mousse, and powdered sugar. There was a fair amount of dancing happening during the Rhythm Rockets’ most recent Untitled engagement, but most of the sizable crowd was content to soak in the swinging soiree at their tables or from their barstools. The sound quality was exceptionally crisp and full-bodied all night long; Dave Downer’s concise guitar licks sliced through the air with authority, and Nicole Kestler’s delightful vocals were mixed at precisely the right level for maximum enjoyment as she sailed through longtime Rhythm Rockets favorites that included Little Esther’s “Oo Papa Do,” the relaxed pre-war blues lament “Trouble In Mind,” and the band’s scorching arrangement of Ruth Brown’s “(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean” that they often use as a set closer. The sizzling sax section (tenors Michael Bielecki and Vince Salerno and baritone Justin Kierans) was tight and right throughout the evening, and the rock-solid combination of bassist Lou Marini and drummer Mark Fornek kept the grooves hitting on all cylinders. Mark usually sings a song or two on each set prior to Nicole’s entrance, and now he’s previewing a few Chicago blues numbers that he’s also singing with Dave’s new side band, the Five Alibis. Vince switched over to harmonica to give Little Walter’s ominous “I Don’t Play” an authentic Chicago blues sound, although the horns returned when Mark launched into Junior Wells’ playful shuffle “The Things I’d Do For You.” If you’re anywhere near River North on the second Wednesday of this or any month in the near future, take a walk down Kinzie and seek out Untitled, even if you have to look hard for it. It’s altogether worth the effort--and a great place to check out the Rhythm Rockets doing what they do best! "

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"…Absolutely amazing! They blew everyone away and put on such a brilliant show. Myself and management were so impressed. Their level of professionalism and on stage charisma was unbelievable. We couldn’t have had anyone more perfect for independence day, thank you so much for recommending them! Wheatstone Project, Onslow 2013. (Blues Brothers and Rock Show Tributes)"

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