"Where to even start?! WOW! We’re honestly all still buzzing! What a night we all had on Saturday! Honestly, it was so, so special for us and you guys were the biggest part of that. I knew you were going to be amazing but you were amazing AND THEN SOME! It’s so lovely to hear that you were all loving life too – that means a lot! I just can’t thank you enough personally for all of your help and advice in the lead up to the party – you’ve been so helpful, accommodating and reassuring the whole time and just been so nice to be in touch with! It’s been such a pleasure! And again on the day you were a complete star and took so much work away from us as we literally didn’t have to worry about you guys – you had it all in hand, even the clearing up – naughty! Haha! Please pass on our sincere thanks to Dale and the whole band who are all so super talented, and so super fun! They absolutely made our night! I had high expectations and they smashed them! I have to give a shout out to our singers (Dee and Mel was it?!), I mean how incredible were they?! So much charisma and sass- I think I’m actually obsessed with them haha! Not forgetting the Swing Singer and Quartet you also provided. Amazing! Thanks for making it such a special night for us and our guests – you knocked all of our socks off! We will absolutely be recommending you to anyone and everyone (!) and wouldn’t hesitate to book you guys again for any future event that we’re having. You should all be so proud of the overall package you provide as a band – it’s unique and it’s special. THANK YOU for everything. I’m so sad this is all over so let’s just say, until the next time…! ? All the very best, xx"
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"Fantastic musicians who set the perfect vibe! We booked a pianist, saxophonist, and double bassist through Jazz Centrale for a networking reception. Their smooth jazz in the background created a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere, making the evening a complete success."
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"Close your eyes and he could be the real Frank Sinatra. No surprise that this amazing singer is to become a Frank Sinatra Tribute. It was a pleasure for Triple M radio to be there recording his set for future editions of Triple M Live."
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"OMG Layonne !!! You guys are the talk of the town. Outstanding performance!!! Thank you is not enough for the joy that you all brought to this fundraiser... How in the world will I top your performance at next year’s event ??? I can’t imagine anyone greater than Motor City Revue. Thank you so much and please thank the rest of band for me. I WILL be inviting you all back again, that’s for sure. Blessings to you all"
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"I went to a BigBandeoke event in Manchester and it was the best concert I've ever been to! The fact that my friends and I were up on stage singing with them was incredible, the energy was constant throughout the night and they clearly know how to work a crowd. Everyone was so involved and the band were so good! I will definitely be going again and would recommend them to anyone wanting a band for their event!!"
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"Your talent and energy truly elevated the atmosphere, the feedback we received from both customers and partners has been very positive. It was a pleasure to work with you and your performances played a key role in making our Christmas events memorable for everyone involved. We hope to have the opportunity to work with you again in the future."
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"‘Just wanted to say thanks for last night, your performance was amazing and we've heard nothing but great things from everyone!’ "
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"Thank you for last night. Everyone has said what a fantastic band you are. We all had a fabulous time and we have no hesitation in recommending you. I wanted authentic and I got it! Thanks for learning the Louis Jordan tune too. That made my night."
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"Contagious energy and professionalism We chose Rocktonight to liven up our wedding, and it was the best decision we could have made! We selected a set that would please all the guests and us (the band’s repertoire is vast!), and we even made a few special song requests, which were superbly performed. The band provided full support from the very first meeting and helped with all the requests we made. The guests are still praising the performance, even 2 months after the event ;) "
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" All Music Review Thom Jurek The title of this set is an apt one. While much of the music presented by the Rick Holland-Evan Dobbins Little Big Band, it hearkens back -- in terms of its sophistication, confidence and outright jazz literacy, not nostalgically -- to an era when progressive jazz, and big bands (this one numbering 10 pieces) flourished on the scene. This is one sophisticated outfit. Featuring the arrangement and compositional skills of Brent Wallarab, Jim Martin, Bill Dobbins and Kerry Strayer, this band struts out the tradition and make some joyous, complex, and elegant music that reflects its own unique identity. The résumés of all these players are impressive and reflected in the confidence of the date. It opens with "SUNY-Triangle," a Martin composition that works its artful sleight-of-hand over Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Triste." Martin uses the rhythmically complex samba and drapes some tough, knotty twists and turns over it. The intro is a beautiful and raucous wake-up call, while the head of the tune, with its staggered entrances and exits -- including some fine soloing by John Viavattine on tenor and John Nyerges on piano -- give this tune a unique identity. "Creature Comfort" is a beautiful mid-tempo ballad by Wallarab with edgeless yet multi-dimensional dissonances written into its harmonics. It swings beautifully and includes a fine, punchy solo by tenorman Glenn Cashman. Besides the originals, there are some fine readings here as well. There's Wallarab's arrangement of Duke Ellington's "Black and Tan Fantasy" that's a thoroughly modern exercise losing none of Ellington's humor or rhythmic complexity. Likewise, Gerry Mulligan's haunting, wee-hours, "Night Lights," is given expert treatment here by Strayer, and Dean Keller's baritone saxophone playing combines Mulligan's sense of lyric and Ben Webster's sense of time. In Time's Shadow reveals that innovation need not sacrifice accessibility or swing. It is convincing evidence that the big band form is alive, well and full of surprises."
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"A fantastic professional performance. I must say that you now are the Number One swing band in my estimation. By far the best sets I have had the privilege of enjoying. I highly recommend you and your swing band to everyone. It made the wedding day perfect. Thank you."
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"Hi Sam, We would just like to say the biggest thanks, the evening went so well, everyone was buzzing! What a night we all had on Saturday! The band made our night so special for us and Dale and the band made that possible. We knew you were fantastic but you on the night you lit up the sky and everyone thought the Band was amazing. Your help and advice sorting the stage in the lead up to our wedding was exceptional, you were so helpful, accommodating and reassuring when we had a question or query. Please pass on our sincere thanks to Dale and all the band who are all so gifted / talented, and so much fun! They absolutely made our wedding day one night that we will never ever forget! The dance floor was never empty, Dee and Mel were incredible so much charisma and simply Amazing! Thanks for making it such a special night for us family and our friends – you blew us away ! We will absolutely be recommending you to anyone and everyone (!) and wouldn’t hesitate to sing your praises."
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"I wanted to thank you all for the most wonderful set you played for us. You were simply brilliant and added a wonderful atmosphere to my birthday."
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"Dave was fantastic. Great voice charming person and perfect song selection. The crowd needed warming up and Dave went to them rather than wait for them - great technique. Would definitely book Dave again and recommend him to all. Leanne"
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"I am the sister of the bride. THANK YOU! The wedding was magical and you made the atmosphere absolutely amazing!"
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I enjoyed every bit of it! Thanks for your feedback <3
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