Review Centre: 1960s Era Musicians & Bands

"Absolutely incredible band, we cannot recommend them enough! These guys went above and beyond, they made our night - from performing our first dance to keeping the dance floor full all evening! These guys helped to make our wedding day one to truly remember. We have had so many compliments from guests on how great these guys were. Not only did they do great a performance on the night, but they answered our every query quickly and tailored the music for our wedding perfectly. They are a great bunch of guys and awesome musicians! Laura Booth *****"

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"Enjoyed it. He had a nice clean sound. B"

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"Nice moment because of this good man and his saxo. Thanks for being that good"

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"Brook has come to entertain us at the Hatfield Bowls and Social Club a number of times now. We always eagerly anticipate his return. Despite his youth, he has an incredible way of delivering each song with maturity and depth. The first time we heard him we were all blown away. Very self-effacing, he is more than happy to adapt his set and add in some favourites from the audience. You can't help but find yourself signing along to the golden oldies. Highly recommend!"

Reply by Brook William Charles - Music 🎶
A big thankyou, Sue Mayhew of Hatfield Bowls & Social Cub. We have just received your lovely review and can not thank you enough. My son Brook William Charles loves entertaining you all and always find your members and their families so friendly and reassuring. It's always a pleasure to entertain. Looking forward to seeing you all again on 14/10/2023. Best wishes, Bill & Brook x

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"Wonderful music from an excellent musician, successful medical doctor, administrator, who heals through his medical profession, and 🎷 saxophone music. I was amazed by his breathtaking musical 🎶 skills when I saw and listened to him performing live for more than an hour nonstop, I realized what passion is, and definitely practice makes a man perfect !"

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"Talented Musician & Great Entertainer I have hired Gary Prisby to play at multiple events ranging from holiday parties to scholarship award ceremonies and charity fundraising events. He is truly a very talented musician that always leaves the guests incredibly happy. He is one of the few that I have hired for multiple events because of the feedback I always receive from the guests. He’s done a great job at adapting to the crowd and the event. I will continue using him for personal and work events."

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"Great music, love saxophone great personality great to have good music."

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"Keziah's voice is stunning and so unique that when I first heard it, I knew that's what I wanted to hear on the most important day of my life. She made our wedding dreams come true! She sang at various points in our day from hymns to the Beatles, no song style or choice was too much of an ask and she had some great suggestions too. Her communication and professionalism was stellar throughout, checking in with us regularly to make sure we were happy and I really felt like she genuinely wanted us to have the most perfect day imaginable. Your guests will still be talking about the amazing singer months later and it won't be a wedding they forget in a hurry."

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"I was searching for a jazz band for a luxury event I planned in Amsterdam and came across Bijou Trio, what an incredible find! Out of all the entertainment companies I contacted, they were the first to respond (within hours!), and their pricing was by far the most competitive. When the event day came, they exceeded every expectation. Impeccably presented, charming, and professional, these 3 young men brought the atmosphere and true artistry to the event. Their performance was elegant, polished, and musically outstanding. I later found out they are formally trained musicians with a university background in music and it shows. Highly recommended for anyone looking for world-class jazz with genuine soul and sophistication."

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"Dr. Hinojosa plays beautifully on his saxophone. We truly enjoyed his music — it was soothing and very relaxing."

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"It was a pleasure to have the Nalis at our wedding and all the guests complimented us. Right from the start they proved to be professional and available to our every request, for example with the song of the first dance which they played of our choice outside of their repertoire. Very good and highly recommended."

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"Always a great night, great atmosphere and Rhythm Street always smash it!"

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"Over the years Spectra have used Bob Ferguson, and his bands Celtic Horizon, and Beggars Row to entertain many of our corporate clients. Bob is a natural charmer, has a great voice and delivers many traditional, and more contemporary songs with great style. He always has fun on stage, loves to interact with guests, and uniquely can always be relied on to read the room so that audiences feel they are part of the experience. We love having Bob play for our clients!"

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"Alive and Kicking were just perfect for our event the other night. They were professional, accomplished and most of all a lot of fun. They were happy to take requests for their set list beforehand and even on the night! We were so happy that they’d learned a medley just for our event! They partook in the theme which added to the ambience of the event and I could not recommend them enough for all occasions in the future. "

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"Tony Vani is almost as well known for generously encouraging and showcasing fellow musicians as he is for his versatility as a musician in his own right. His focus is on blues and classic rock with his band, “Stir” (Mark Bishop, bass; Shirley Dianne Baker, vocals; and, Christ Whiteman, drums). He also plays gospel blues with “Tony Vani and the Holy Blues Band” (Vitas Slapkauskas, bass; Matt Smith, guitar and, Chris Lingard, drums) and performing Delta blues in his duo with slide guitarist Kenny Pauze or by working solo. As every musician knows, you are not a true musician unless you have had that nightmare gig. Tony recalls one night at a club in Napanee when he had to do the walk of shame after being fired on the spot because his guitar string broke. Thus, he learned the great guitar player lesson: “though shalt not leave home without a spare guitar and have it tuned up, ready to go”. His most memorable gig was when he performed for his Mom on her 80th birthday – it was the first time she had ever heard him. Over the years, he has generously and tirelessly organized many open mics at The Belleville Club featuring a mix of amateur and professional musicians who perform solo or join in with others. He creates such a relaxing atmosphere that it feels like the concert is taking place in your living room. “I enjoy bringing out new people and watching their confidence grow. Music is therapy. People have the opportunity to try out new things, have a safe place to practice performing in public, and besides, it’s fun”, he laughs. Known predominantly for his harp playing, his favourite harmonica influences include Little Walter, Paul Butterfield, Charlie Mussellwhite and Corky Siegal. “I am so impressed with their tone, virtuosity, rawness and overall feel”, he says. Other musical influences include Eric Clapton, The Allman Brothers, John Mayall, Muddy Waters and Robert Johnston. Self-described as self-taught, he says: “I always had awareness of what my personal style would be and I sought out teachers or I learned from playing along with records. I followed my passion.” He has just released a new CD of original material entitled “Her Blues” based on his own personal life experience of living with a loved one’s suffering. It’s a 7 year labour of love that is deeply reflected in the songs he has included on this album. Tony divides his time between his music, working with physically and mentally-challenged adults and living with his partner Debbie Hoskins, owner of the seven dogs who run their household. Find him at www.tonyvani.com or on Facebook @TonyVani and go out to support live music because #livemusicmatters."

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