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"I had an African themed birthday party and it was amazing. To have the live drumming my professional drummer simply turned the event into something special. Howard was on time prepared and very easy to communicate with. I highly recommend his services."

Reply by HowardCrashValentine
Thankyou for the kind review!HowardCrashValentine

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"Paris, Galerie 19 Paul Fort, June 29, 2023, around 8:45 p.m. The trio is on tour. He had already come to our country last year, for a short tour of 3 dates in the South-West, at the initiative of Philippe Levreaud. Here he is back. The day before he was in Seine-et-Marne at the Moulin de Benne, and the days after that it will be Angoulême, Bordeaux and Puy-du-Lac. But for now they are here, for us, in this Gallery which regularly hosts the rarest music. A rustle of cymbals, the stridencies of the soprano sax, and a keyboard motif which installs a pulse: an incipit which smells good of the magic of improvised music. Then the improvisation is organized around a vehement pulse: the percussionist is at the center of the game. Not like a ‘groove machine’ which would convey preconceived ideas: rather like the living heart of an organism in permanent mutation. The pianist is in a double dialogue: rhythmic with the percussions, melodic-harmonic with the saxophonist. It is lyrical, tense, and a host of micro-events take place that bring the speech to incandescence. End of the first sequence. After brief words of welcome and introduction (Jamie Harris contributes his French) we set off headlong, towards the alto sax, in a crazy, almost Caribbean spin. Then back to the soprano, for a sort of ballad that will increase in intensity, on motifs that carry a bit of Africa within them. And this continent is still present in the following theme, which is a tribute to the musicians from Ghana with whom Trevor Watts collaborated at the end of the previous century. Throughout the concert, the music breathes under other horizons: Hispanic, Latin American, Middle Eastern. With sometimes melancholy accents that often resolve themselves into intense pulsations, towards a lyricism that is as torn as it is heartbreaking. In short, a bouquet of strong emotions and subtle sensations: music, in short. Audience conquered, columnist in heaven, ready to face the galley of the year to return from Porte d’Orléans to Bondy: due to ‘security measures’, no metro or bus; no RER ‘E’ but walking to Denfert Rochereau for the RER B to Gare du Nord, then line 5 to Bobigny, and 4 km of walking to reach my home. 2H45 to cover 18 short kilometres (where it usually takes about fifty minutes by public transport, from door to door). But the concert was really worth it! Xavier Prévost"

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"Great A pro! Most awesome! Best Party ever with his music. "

Reply by Chris Arpad Solo Steel Drum Entertainment
Thank you Sean!

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"We booked MisterShed for our sons 21st festival themed party and I despite the rain the party was an absolute blast, everyone danced their socks off (young & old) the bongo beats kept the tent alive. Not only did MisterShed bring an amazing vibe, he set up quickly and efficiently and was ready to perform straight away. The crowd absolutely loved it. Made our night one to remember, definitely be booking in the near future. Lindsay & James"

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"Excellent entertainer very likable musician friendly and with an international reportuar very impressed with the Thai songs I will definitely recommend Marco to any establishment I’ll invite him to perform in my restaurant anytime his free but I know he has a tight schedule. "

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"We contacted Jord quite late into the planning of our wedding as had gone back and forth with budget in mind for a while whether to add bongos to our DJ and sax on the evening and were SO glad that we did. Jord was incredible and so reasonable! We had so many our our guests tell us that it was the best evening party of a wedding they’d ever been to and how they had never seen a dance floor so full all night long and they were right! This was one thing I’d worried about as have been to a lot of weddings where the dance floor goes quiet throughout the evening but with Jord, James and Danny (Jukebox DJ) we definitely didn’t need to worry! You were all incredible, our guests loved you and you really got involved with everyone of all ages! Jord really brought the party vibe that we wanted and can’t thank her enough. The Dales xxx"

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"They were great, we enjoyed very much. Thank´s hope you´ll book them again :)"

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"Thank you to Ralph and Arthur who, with their professionalism and responsiveness (as well as their super energy!! :) were able to meet my expectations for the organisation of my first photo vernissage. It was brilliant! I'd recommend them!"

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"We couldn't have picked a better DJ for our wedding day. We had a destination wedding in France and met with Doug via video once and had a great feeling from the initial meeting. Doug was super responsive and went above and beyond to make us feel confident in our decision. He sure knows how to get the party started and kept all our guests dancing until the end of the night. We wish we hadn't ended our dancing so soon because the music was too good!!! We highly recommend Doug whether you are planning a wedding or any special event. Thank you again, Doug!"

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"Chris - I freaking love it. Literally was sitting in a doctor's office and started involuntarily smiling and dancing in my seat during your first drum fill. I think you get what I'm looking for, I'm really happy. I love that you're doing your own thing while also fitting inside and amplifying the groove I'm trying to get at. Many many thanks! You're a terrific drummer!"

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"My firm invited Mondo Chôro for our 5th anniversary and made us dance in the hotel lobby. You rock!"

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"I want to take a moment to highlight Sebastian, our dep drummer. Having worked with him closely, I can confidently say he is always well-prepared and rehearsed with the songs. His reliability and professionalism are truly commendable, as he consistently brings a strong understanding of the music to every performance. His dedication and readiness make a significant difference to our band, and I truly appreciate his hard work and commitment. I wholeheartedly support him and look forward to making more music together ! "

Reply by Sebastian Fernandez Drums
Thank you for your beautiful words Federica! Always a pleasure playing with you and the band! 🙏🏼

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"Booking Arthur (DJ Bigzy) and the saxophonist through Impulse Event was the best decision we made for our wedding in the South of France. The transition from the chic, elegant cocktail hour to the high-energy dancefloor was totally seamless. Arthur really knows how to read a crowd, he kept everyone from our college friends to our grandparents dancing until 3 AM. The live sax interacting with the guests on the dancefloor was pure magic. If you want a premium, festival-level party, book him immediately!"

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"Getting married in Croatia when you're from Belgium is no easy task. But with the help from Manuel and his Musicology team, things went a lot smoother. We wanted a band and at first it seemed a impossible job to find one. At the end we really don't know why we stressed about it so much. Manuel took care of it all and did the most wonderfull job! If you want to have a blast, this is where to start!"

Reply by DJ Act
The pleasure was all mine!

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"Under the sea Chris was the perfect touch to my 40th birthday Mermaid bash. "

Reply by Chris Arpad Solo Steel Drum Entertainment
Thank you Monica! You were the perfect Mermaid! And what an extravaganza event, thanks for including me! Love the Reef Restaurant too!

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