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"Raphael and the Blue Moon Jazz Trio were an absolute pleasure to work with. We had our wedding in Tuscany and they played during our ceremony, and cocktails after. We requested for a violinist as an addition during the ceremony; they sent us samples of the songs we requested them to play, as a preview before the wedding. They were lovely, and the music was a great addition that helped create a wonderful atmosphere for our wedding. Thank you, Raphael and band! "

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"Lisa and the E-Lusion were a great hit at our party. I have never had so many guests ask were I found them. As I was setting up for our party I got to observe them get set up for the party and I was impressed with the time Lisa Perkins took to make sure the sound was just right for the room. I was not surprised that they were such a hit. I would definitely book again. Thanks Lisa you made our party a huge success "

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"Candy & the Sound were our absolutely brilliant wedding band. The dancefloor was full from start to finish, they put up with repeated requests of 'one more song', and they did the most amazing rendition of our first dance. Plus we got a fun little video afterwards, a complete surprise and such a lovely thing to watch after the wedding! Thank you xxx"

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"The band were absolutely excellent and really brought a great vibe to the Hewlett-Packard office! I can tell you for certain that the band did indeed exceed our expectations, and we will keep you in mind for next year. A massive thank you from myself and the HPE team!"

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"Azu and Filippo were fantastic, we would 100% recommend to anyone looking for acoustic live music for an event. They played a party at we held in our garden and were brilliant from start to finish. Communication was great from enquiry right through. The songs and their sound were beautiful, reading the room and bringing great energy and authenticity. They are such a talented and professional pair of musicians - we would book again in a heartbeat."

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"Great band with tons of energy and talent! If you want a great voice, high energy band, THIS is your band! We couldn’t have been more pleased with our choice. They were great with communication from the beginning of the process and followed up with a wonderful performance for our reception. They were very engaging with the guests and really got the celebration started. The wedding couple had a great time, as well as all her friends and family and this band was a big reason why. Thanks so much for helping make the night perfect! Sent on 09/07/2023"

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"Blue Moon Jazz Trio played our ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner at our recent wedding celebration in Tuscany. They were AMAZING! All of our guests raved about how well they played and how nice and professional they were the entire time. They even learned (and played perfectly) a few specific songs for us that we requested to walk down the aisle to and have our first dance to. Do yourself a favor and hire this fantastic group of musicians! "

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"We were so lucky to have Ant play at our wedding. When we told him we wanted Led Zeppelin’s Thank-you as our first dance, Ant spent his time learning and perfecting his own cover of the song, which when performed was a moment we will never forget from our day. Ant is really passionate about music so it was great to talk through our play list with him. He is reliable, professional, truly talented and the loveliest guy. We loved Ant’s live music so much we booked him again for a 30th birthday party, which was equally as brilliant. "

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"Johnny White and the Elite Band is amazing! They played at my Retirement Legacy Ball celebrating my 35 years of service in Theatre Education. The variety of songs and energy made the evening spectacular! Bravo! You can never go wrong with Johnny White and the Elite Band". ----Wendell Tabb, Retired Educator"

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"My wedding guests were wowed, and my husband and I were overjoyed with NLT! Their sound was amazing, professionalism was impeccable, and their look was polished. They arrived extra early to setup and make sure everything was right. I could not have asked for a better experience, they went above and beyond. I not only give them my highest recommendation but also would book them again for my next events."

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"We have them for 2 years now with Rakrakan Regina. One of the best Filipino Bands here in Regina. Rakrakan Regina is so grateful to have you as one of its Originals. They made the audience so lively and participative thru their choice of songs. Mabuhay kayo Diversion Band❤️❤️❤️."

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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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"Hi Jo, Paul WOW! You were a bit big hit!! ... everyone is talking about how fab you all were, please tell all the band. Thanks for coming down to London. Amazing time had by all. Thank you so much. Richard"

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"Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band, The Globe, Cardiff, January 31st Jan Louder Than War’s Nick Fisk catches Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band for an evening of soul classics, resulting in him feeling like he probably should have seen them sooner. There’s something life-affirming about tonight. We may be specks of dust on a chunk of rock spinning around in a seemingly meaningless way, but when people come together for this band, somehow it’s as if sense is made of the world after all, if only for the duration of the gig. Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band have been treading the boards for some time now. And with it being such a large band, you’d think a lot of those boards must have been worn right down. They’ve been known to play in pubs and clubs the length and breadth of Cardiff, including pubs near to this very venue, like the Claude. Have always meant to catch them, but somehow never did, and as a result, this was my first time. I always thought The Regular Fries would have made a good support act. In terms of musical styles, the two bands are like chalk and cheese, but then again, if you think about it, a hamburger and a potato chip are not really similar food stuffs, but are great as a combination. But the London baggy propagandists split up some time ago, while Big Mac has just carried on. The name of the band pretty much gives it away in terms of which genre Big Mac’s fit into – unapologetically in the style of The Commitments (though they actually began before the film came out, and have even supported the band), this is a great, big band, playing all the soul classics you might expect to hear, but in such a smooth, polished style that they can rightfully claim to be the best in South Wales – it would be a brave effort to try to steal this band’s mantle. They have the look, the sound, the lot. Dressed smartly in black, there is a proper feel of professionalism, with just that little bit of gangster-chic thrown in for good measure, with the heavies on the right on the brass, the ladies on the left on backing vocals, and Mike “Big Mac” McNamara himself, proudly centre stage, with something of the look of Al Pacino about him. He has a fantastic voice, with a great range, which he can vary according to which song he’s covering – he can be deep and gravelly at one point, but then switch to softer and smoother, but all the while, extremely strong and confident – he’s a great leader, always with a smile. It’s hard to say which are my favourite songs of the set, they do them all so well. “Mustang Sally” is definitely one that seems popular with everyone; I’ve always liked “Build Me Up, Buttercup” for some reason. We have two whole sets of all the greats, plus an encore, so value for money is never in doubt. When it’s done right, I guess it goes without saying that soul music is good for the soul, and Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band are proof positive of this. This gig was a sell-out, and there will be many people greatly looking forward to seeing them again in a few months for their 25th anniversary in Newport. "

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"Massive Groove Band did a great job at our wedding in California. The singer was very energetic and engaged well with the wedding guests. Our guests were on the dance floor the whole night. Cristina was very attentive to emails and calls during the planning process, and the band was able to accommodate our requests. We asked for jazz during dinner and cocktail hour. The ceremony pianist was able to play a song during the ceremony which we requested about 30 minutes before. We would certainly recommend and hire again!"

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