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"The Cheers played at our wedding a couple of weekends ago and they were totally brilliant. They are so talented and their music choice was spot on - the dancefloor was full all night and even all our older guests were boogieing ! They were very professional to ensure all the arrangements were in place for their performance and they were very accommodating to some of our younger guests who wanted to dance during their soundcheck time. Everyone has been raving about The Cheers and how much they enjoyed the music and dancing. They really were a highlight of our day and we would definitely recommend them to other couples looking for a band for their wedding."

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"Amazing night, thank you so much, will definitely have you back!"

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"An exceptional band! Amazing setlist! Even a month later, I’m still receiving compliments about the musical entertainment. I absolutely loved their performance among the tables—they managed to engage even the shyest of my guests! I had never seen some of my uncles so lively—it was priceless! I highly recommend this band! You definitely won’t regret it! "

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"“Suzy B was the highlight of our wedding day. From the ceremony vocals to the evening party, her voice was absolutely stunning and suited every moment perfectly. So many of our guests asked where we found her. Professional, warm, and incredibly talented.” "

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"Good singer with nice repertoire of pop hits, we booked them for product release event: professional band with a wow factor."

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"I booked Nightflyers as I love live swing music. They performed at Bradford Playhouse for my 50th birthday and it was amazing. Great selection of music, professional and reliable. Everyone commented on how much they enjoyed the evening. It was everything I had hoped for and highly recommend them. "

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"We booked Calle Habana for our wedding in Sitges, Barcelona. They were absolutely amazing on the night, playing a mix of international pop hits and Spanish/latin music which had the crowd out dancing the whole night. I couldn’t recommend them enough. 14 September 2024, wedding in Sitges, Barcelona, Spain"

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" I am proud that the Rick Holland - Evan Dobbins Little Big Band calls Tala Vera cantina home once a month. Rick is a consummate professional as well as a top tier musician. His Band comprises the best players Rochester has to offer. Such talent coupled with an amazing book of swing and traditional jazz, presents a special evening of music every time they play at Tala Vera. Bernard Matthews, Owner of Tala Vera, Rochester, NY I have had the pleasure to do some arranging and writing for Rick's groups and I have to say that his groups are always chocked full of the best musicians around. It's a pleasure to have music played with precision and integrity - no matter what the style or genre. I would highly recommend any or Rick's groups for a jazz or commercial setting. Jim Martin, Grand Rapids, MI We had the pleasure of having the USO-10 piece play at our wedding in May 2017. From the minute we met Rick Holland and heard the band play we knew they were the band for us. It was a pleasure to work with Rick, who was so professional and helpful in many ways especially song choices from everything to cocktail music, our entrance song, first dance, parent dances to our exit song. The dance floor was never empty. We are thrilled with the USO and look forward to hearing them again in the near future!! Thank you for making our wedding so special! Maureen and Mark Deckman Sometimes it all just falls into place. The setting, the situation, the scene, the tone -- everything is going your way. That describes last night for me. And at the heart of this mid-week Xanadu was the Rick Holland Uptown Orchestra, a modest, brass-centric outfit led by the trumpet-blowing Holland that swung with equal parts effervescence and laid-back cool at Lovin Cup. And come to find out, five of his Hollands regular guys were sidelined, and the holes on the bandstand were plugged with subs --- hired music muscle like Po’ Boy Erik Jacobs on the slide trombone. By the time the Orchestra heaped on a helping of Count Basie, there was nowhere else I wanted to be. I dragged my mom out in the cold for this show and she was thrilled when they stomped on the Savoy. Holland led the affair with a relaxed air, coaxing more than conducting under his porkpie lid. He went around the bandstand numerous times so every cat there got his fair shake, including pianist extraordinaire Bill Dobbins. This is one sweet band, yes, yes. Frank De Blase, Roch City News With all the hype going to Wynton Marsalis, you might not guess that there are other, lesser-known, straight-ahead trumpet players out there who are consistently ripping the hide off the ball. This, Rick Holland's auspicious debut, is an impressive effort. The trumpeter leads his quartet, backed by a solid Michigan-based rhythm section: pianist Terry Lower, bassist Ed Fedewwa, and drummer Larry Ochiltree, through a fiery trail of originals and standards, interspersed with some fine balladry. Holland's sensitive ear translates to some tight arrangements and a well-organized program. On flugelhorn, he boasts a rich, full tone that purrs with warmth. On the faster tunes, he steams. This is the kind of jazz that feels just right on a wintry day, with the fireplace in full throttle, and the feet resting on a cushion: it hits the spot perfectly, drenched with emotional power and skillful fortitude. Steve Loewy, All Music Guide You get the feeling from Holland’s recordings, that Holland and his compatriots are not only talented musicians, but fully formed human beings with wit, style and elegance---folks whom you would enjoy sharing a fine dinner and stimulating conversation. Bill Barton, Green Mountain Jazz Messenger "Rick brought his quartet and the little big band to our wedding and reception. He was wonderful to work with, being both receptive to our requests and knowing where to fill in the gaps with his expertise. Not to mention I could call him anytime, and he worked around our schedule. They played a tasteful mix of songs great for just listening to and a few that got everyone up on the dance floor. In the end, everyone was raving about how great the band was. We couldn't be happier!" P.S. Lindsey was amazing, the two comments I heard most were "Wow, they are great!" and "That girl can sing!" Sam and Ellie Carrell I hired Rick Holland Productions for my wedding and I thank my lucky stars I did. They were just an absolute solid band. I live in Toronto so the 10 piece band crossed the border for my wedding - our wedding coordinator said she'd never heard a band that good over her decade long career. I like to think I'm a genius for finding them ?? Kian K., Toronto, ON, CA From the bride: "The music was wonderful! We could not have asked for a better band. Our guests were really impressed; the Uptown Society Orchestra really made our reception special.” From the groom: "What a professional group. Their exceptional musicianship brought a real element of class to the party. There is nothing like the sound of a live band, and this group made our reception better than we could have hoped for.” From the father of the bride: (Dennis Nowicki): "The band was fantastic -- they really exceeded our expectations." Anders Dahlberg and Stacy Nowicki, Wedding at the Chicago Art Museum The Uptown Society Orchestra may have had six members, but it sounded as if it had twice as many as members blew triumphantly throughout New Years' eve night. (Front page Kalamazoo Gazette, regarding the New Years Eve Festival 2004, Kalamazoo, Michigan) Bill Wood, Arts and Entertainment critic, Kalamazoo Gazette Amazing! Rick Holland Productions worked seamlessly with our wedding, where we had three separate "performances" that were adpated to by Rick's use of different members of the Little Big Band. We had a cocktail reception where a trio played, then a brass quartet accompanied our Wedding ceremony. After our guests were transported by horse-drawn carriage to a lake side reception site, the Little Little Big Band got things started and the full Little Big Band played the night away to the extreme pleasure of our entire party. They even let Joe Robinson jam with them in the chill of the autumn, fire-lit evening! Thank You so much Rick! Matthew Cooper, Bradford, PA Rick brought his quartet and the little big band to our wedding and reception. He was wonderful to work with, being both receptive to our requests and knowing where to fill in the gaps with his expertise. Not to mention I could call him anytime, and he worked around our schedule. They played a tasteful mix of songs great for just listening to and a few that got everyone up on the dance floor. In the end, everyone was raving about how great the band was. Lindsey Holland was amazing, the two comments I heard most were "Wow, they are great!" and "That girl can sing!"We couldn't be happier! Sam and Ellie Carrell When we heard the Uptown Society perform at a New Year's Eve concert we knew that we wanted them to play at our wedding. They had the perfect blend of jazz, swing and romantic ballads. They are excellent musicians and we were thrilled to find that they were available for our wedding. Our guests were thrilled that we hired them; we received so many compliments. Uptown Society provided a wonderful 'soundtrack' for our storybook wedding. Eric and Kim von Oeyen, Battle Creek, MI"

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"We booked BEX for 2 days for music. The day of the wedding and the day after at a pool party . For the Wedding the party band made everyone feel included — such positive energy. We would book them again in a heartbeat. The Guitarist was so much fun performing to my father who also is a guitar player . Memories that we will have forever . The day 2 was so much fun the guys did more sing along sets and really;y kept the party going we were all in awe!"

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"I booked the Jersey SureCats Band to play at our campground. Whenever I book something new, I always swing down to check it out and count how many of my guests showed up. When I first got there, I counted more than 200 and as I listened to the music, I was hooked on each song. Eventually, I left my car and sat in the grass and just enjoyed the music...something I NEVER do after a long 40 hour weekend. I'm usually antsy to get home. Soon my hubby and adult son showed up and also hung out listening to the band for more than an hour. By the time I left, the crowd swelled to more than double with people hanging out in small groups all around the field and beach. They were so good that I'm already trying to get them for a return date. My only fear in telling you how good they were is that the price will go up or I won't be able to get them."

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"I was dubious booking before I had heard them properly but was THRILLED with their performance. They made the evening, they were friendly, lively, play every type of music and a proper treat. I would highly recommend them and now have to find an excuse for another party to get them back a second time! Thank you Blag! "

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"Their music is fantastic that appeals to all generations, and it is performed beautifully Everyone in the house just wanted to get up and dance to their fabulous music Never heard a band in North Carolina like this on someone that I can endorse forever to any venue"

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"Many thanks to Oak & Brass, for making my daughters special day even more special! Oak and Brass are not only very talented, but also very likeable which endeared them to the guests. their very varied song choice was ideal , and would be very well received at all types of occasions I’m sure. Thanks, keep up the good work, and hopefully see you again at our sons 21st."

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"What a fantastic band! They had us dancing all night. The energy was awesome"

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"HayLee played at a 40th birthday party I hosted - they were the absolute best entertainment we could have asked for and we had so many complements from the guests in terms of the live entertainment for the evening. HayLee also hosted a karaoke session after their performance and it was great to see the guests also getting involved! I will highly recommend HayLee and have booked them again for a Christmas Charity Function."

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