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"The performance was incredible, loved every second1 You and the band made the night do something special I think, I have whiplash from all the headbanging haha! "

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"Mng of The Inn at Silver Lakes says, The Joe Ferraro Band has great stage presence. They engaged effortlessly with the audience, creating a strong connection that enhanced the overall atmosphere. The performance was a testament to their professionalism and commitment to delivering an exceptional live show."

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"As a music journalist, I am someone well used to hearing performances covering the whole spectrum of ability, from very talented, to no talent whatsoever; mainly on the working circuit, encountering much from the bottom end of the scale, the flaws of which seemingly pass by, or go over the heads of the audience, mediocre musical acts often gaining acceptance despite (or because of) their lack of any talent whatsoever. So, when on a random whim, I booked MAYHEM into The Old Crown, Hayes, I was pleasantly surprised to come across that jewel one constantly seeks: a light hidden in the bushel, an act of great quality. Don’t get me wrong, on the surface, MAYHEM are basically just another covers band, with certainly not much more to offer in terms of choice of material than others treading the same circuit. The difference though, is in the depth of thought in the vocal arrangements, and the attention to detail in the performance of the songs. Someone in the band has true musical knowledge. The way the vocals are arranged and used is no accident, and the music has a depth and surety that is pure class. Carol’s voice is unique, and at many points conveys rare emotion for those who can hear. The two voices are a happy accident of coincidence; Carol’s rather treble voice, Billy’s gruff baritone, both interesting voices taken in isolation, but together producing a sound that is perhaps greater than the sum of its parts. The quality of both singers shows itself also in the faultlessly correct intonation, the thrilling blend and invention of the harmonies, the search for expression in the vocals, the subtle use of the arrangements to produce expression. Most of these subtleties are of course lost on the general public, but the band still have enough battle-hardened experience and know-how to ride out any waves of indifference, and overcome the hardest heart with a friendly approach to their clientele, patiently trying out various styles and eras, constantly striving to reach their listeners, despite a kind of yearning in the music for serious recognition. Personally, I found it somewhat sad that a talented band like this has to resort to some popular (and bland) material, but one must bow to reality, and work is work. Still, the musicians didn’t just accept the status quo of this material; they always had a few surprises in store in the way they approached any song, however scraped from the bottom of the barrel. Carol’s voice sounded at its best on songs like “SUMMER OF ’69” and “I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT”, but she shone through on harder songs too, like “LIVING ON A PRAYER” and “DON’T BRING ME DOWN”. Billy didn’t sing quite as many lead lines, but when he did, it was with a power and confidence that knew just how best to carry the melody, and the strength of harmony singing was in a different league from the average one would expect to hear in a situation like this. On “Living La Vida Loca” the dual vocals were outstanding, perhaps the most equal blend of the day, with other such highlights for me being “Don’t Stop me Now” and “I Wanna Know what Love is”. The locals however enjoyed some of the lighter material more, such as “Rockabilly Rebel”, square dancing their way through the afternoon with great whoops and hollers, playing their part in a very pleasant day in a very pleasant pub. There was a humorous moment when the lads at the bar joined in with “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” all pointing and dancing in the manner of Tom Cruise in “Top Gun”! A vivid sight to behold, for sure! The day ended with a raucous rendition of “Rockin’ All Over The World”, the two singers showing that they could rock it with the best of them when the chips are down. Can’t wait to see this band again. (10 / 10) Andrew Staines "

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"Thank you so much for coming to our wedding. You played really well ❤️"

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"We first met Jenny and Tony at a charity event, they were the best band there by far. Since then we've had them entertain at our dads birthday, our housewarming and my 40th birthday. Absolutely love their vibe great variety of songs and requests are always welcome. Awesome band, very professional and whoa can Jen sing �. "

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"Xtreme Queen Rocked!! We hired Xtreme Queen for Montville Day and they did not disappoint! They were awesome and kept the crowd entertained! LOVED Freddie Mercury's Live Aid performance! So much fun!!!"

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"We had Damien who was a great singer and guitarist. He went out of his way to meet us in a glamping field and entertain us. His repertoire was amazing!"

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"Nate Daniels was everything that we expected from reading his excellent reviews and Crowdpleaser profile. Professional, friendly and an absolute dream to work with. He needed no managing, special attention or assistance getting the show on the road during a stressful time. My only regret is that we didn't get to sit down and listen to more of his music, as we were busy getting married. We would love to book Nate again for a future function."

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"Excellent band. Professional too. Will definitely take this guys again. Thank you very much for this great evening"

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"Like the Beatles' 'Drive my car' song says 'I got no car and it's breaking my heart but I've found a driver and that's a start'. Yes, I found THE best Cher impersonator. "

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"The walls of Lord Nelsons have heard their share of bands, but on the night Escape took the stage, they practically vibrated with raw, unfiltered energy. This five-piece rock outfit doesn’t just play music—they command the crowd with a force that feels almost elemental. "

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"LA Mixtrax - thank you so much for your professional and flexible approach to HM23, from the pre-event planning to arriving to set up on the day at 8am(!) and then delivering on everything you had promised. You went the extra mile for our runners in extending your playing time to accommodate the significantly larger number of runners we had this year. We loved your main stage performance, which had such an infectious energy and the quality of your musicianship was self-evident, and played a lovely part in making this event a very successful and memorable one!"

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"Last night at Schräinerei, I had the pleasure of experiencing a remarkable performance by "NesseCity". From the moment they stepped onto the stage in the cozy corner of the venue, they captured the attention of everyone present. For anyone looking for a duo that brings both quality music and a warm, engaging presence to their venue, "NesseCity" are a perfect choice. They left us all clapping fervently for an encore, and I'm eagerly looking forward to their next gig."

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" Roadhouse BAND you guys were excellent and your sets were top notch! Your entertainment gave it a real PARTY feel. Thanks for celebrating with us!"

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We had such an awesome time playing for People Services--YOU GUYS KNOW HOW TO HAVE A GOOD TIME --THANK YOU!

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"The Unexpected Duo play a wide variety of music, and there are some “ unexpected” choices as a Duo they don’t seem to be limited, they play everything! Jan has a lovely voice , she sounds like Bonnie Raitt..we will continue to have them back every year!"

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