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"We hired Soul75 for our wedding last week and from start to finish it has been amazing. Firstly once we booked them we didn’t really have to do anything! We spoke with Richard a few months beforehand about what we would like and went through the plans for the day and it was as easy as that! Richard and the band organised every last detail and even visited our venue to ensure that everything would run smoothly. The communication was excellent and we did not have to worry about anything. On the day the band arrived on time they we all so friendly, professional and they sounded fabulous. The song choice was great, vocals and acoustics were outstanding. All of our guests were all up dancing and they chatted to our guests in the break which was lovely. Following the wedding we have had so many comments from our guests saying how great the band were and have been asking where else they play! I am so glad that we decided to choose Soul75 for our wedding reception, all very talented musicians and it genuinely wouldn’t have been the same without them. Thank you"

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"The event was a complete success and the jazz band was very much enjoyed. Many thanks."

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"Dave was so gooood! He make that sax sing AND talk. My wife had a request, and Dave knocked it out the park, just like he was the original artist, even BETTER. We had about 150 people and Dave had everyone tuned into his music. Professional, courteous, friendly, and very easy going. He mingled well the guests. I am absolutely going to book him again and again. He made our July 4th celebration, the talk of Ontario. Thank you so much Dave, you are truly humble and you minister to people through your music. God bless you."

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"Wow - Kate was awesome. Such a lovely person and fabulous voice! I hired her for my husband's 60th birthday party in our back garden and she was perfect for the event. She went with the flow of the party - background effect at the start when people were arriving and saying hello, to getting louder and more upbeat as the party livened up. Loads of people asked me where I booked her from and commented on how great she was. I would definitely book Kate again. Thank you Kate - you were a very valuable ingredient at the party that made the event a fantastic success."

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"Dear Simon & Susannah, You were excellent and we all enjoyed your music - so thank you for supporting our festival. Keep it going, I will be calling you again in 2 years time..!"

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"You might expect an album with edgy, teal-lit cover art and the title of The Isolation Blues, by the Mike Goudreau Band, to be either dark and brooding or a real barroom stomper, showcasing the loudest guitar you’ve heard since Jimi Hendrix’s. Instead, from the first notes, you’ll find it’s a peppy ensemble extravaganza with horns galore. More’s the better, too – the Winter Solstice is coming up, and we need an eye-opening blast of sunshine in the middle of it. Smooth, jazzy-influenced, and boasting crystal-clear vocals, it’s a must-play on New Year’s Eve. Born in 1965 in Newport, Vermont, into a musical family with an English mother and a French-Canadian father, Mike Goudreau picked up his first guitar at age 14 and hasn’t stopped playing since. His early influences included the Beatles, Chuck Berry, Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, and later, Albert King, Freddie King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Powder Blues and Downchild – to name a few. Such diverse interests help to explain why Mike is comfortable in so many musical genres, especially jazz and blues. Since 2007, Mike’s songs have been heard on hundreds of network TV shows and films, such as the TV movie The Happiest Season (Hulu), Dynasty (CBS), the Universal Pictures film Dark Waters, the Hollywood film The Banker, starring Samuel Jackson (2020), The Neighborhood (CBS), NCIS Los Angeles (CBS), and Chicago PD (NBC), among several others. Joining Mr. Goudreau (vocals, guitars, bass and hand claps) are Jean-Francois Begin (think Menachem Begin, not “begin”) on drums and percussion, Dany Roy on tenor sax and trumpet, Ira Friedman on organ and piano, and Pascal Veilette on harmonica. You know all the shows and films mentioned earlier? Together, they spell diamond-level QUALITY. That’s what’s been poured into each of the fourteen original tracks on this CD. Every note, every musical phrase, glimmers like the light off one of that gem’s many facets. This is real-deal blues, whether in swing/jump form (as on the opener “Let’s Go Down to the River”), the angsty, harmonica-infused title track, the guitar and piano boogie known as “The Mooch,” or the laid-back instrumental “Sea Breeze Blues.” Any band can crank out an album in their garage or basement and deem it good enough, but not Goudreau and his posse. They care about their offerings like Michelangelo cared about David, or Da Vinci the Mona Lisa. That’s because they’re not just musicians. Not just craftsmen. They’re artists, and don’t you forget it. Got The Isolation Blues? Here’s the cure, or at least the vaccine! "

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"After seeing Yve on YouTube for the first time singing that song ' Hurt ' I have since been transfixed by that beautiful voice of hers. She can sing a song and put it across to the audience with such passion and emotion , that it can leave not a dry eye in the house . Well, when I her sing live for the first time, firstly on her own and then with the Morganway , Yve didn't fail to deliver ! I was again Mesmerised by her beautiful voice and haunting melodies. One of the songs that Yve covers is Bob Dylan's , ' Buckets of Rain ' and some of the lyrics goes '... you do what you must do and ya do it well ' Yve does that in abundance ! First Class! - Michael Avery"

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"Richard is an amazing artist, singer and songwriter, with a huge list of songs cover and plenty of original. He's shows are a show that would make you long for Nashville folk/county music. Amazing work from this man.!"

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"Pleasant background music First of all, thank you very much for musically supporting our anniversary. As I mentioned during dinner, your music fit the occasion perfectly. Lovely background music that does not dominate, allowing for conversations. During and after the event, I received many positive reactions about your presence, and several people asked for your website. I hope you gain some future bookings from this! The booking process was very clear, and contact was pleasant. On the day itself, everything went according to plan, and everyone was very satisfied. "

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"The soulful voice of the lead singer comes right from her gut and the band has the goods to back her up. "

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"Her self penned songs are truly inspirational and her vocal talent is one of the best I've heard in a very long time. I do think this lady is going places. Bo was an excellent guitarist and they both complimented each other's performance. - Sharon — Lydian Events"

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"We hired The Crotchet for our wedding reception and couldn't have been happier. They were a lovely group of guys, responsive and reliable leading up to the day and very professional in their performance. It set the perfect mood. In addition, we asked them to learn an extra song for us with short notice, which they did, and it was greatly appreciated! Thanks guys"

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"I saw this group several times and enjoy each time I have heard them. they are very spiritual and anointed men, in my opinion, they are chosen to do what they do. found out later that this group has two rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Famers very impressive.. keep up the good work, gentlemen. Love watching you on YouTube."

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"Almaz Duo performed at our wedding breakfast and all I can say is how amazing they were. Very tasteful musicians and highly recommended. All our guests passed comments on how good they were as a band. Thanks again you made our day very special xxx"

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"Perfekter musikalische Umrahmung Coole Typen, sehr schöne bluesig groovige Musik mit fantastischer Stimme. Angenehme Verhandlung, spontan und unkompliziert."

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