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"Leaderwere amazing, wonderful performance that created a great atmosphere at our party. Set list song choices were perfect with something for all our guests. The band were so well organised and so were so lovely."

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"Thank you for making it a great party, you were awesome."

Reply by The Britpoppers
Thank you so much - it was truly our pleasure! Thanks for having us, Simon.

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"Absolutely incredible music takes you back to and through the good years . Makes your mind flow over and back to time as you here Dr saxy played the instrument with his heart. Keep playing do your thing. "

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"I just wanted to drop you a quick thankyou message for doing such a great job on Saturday, I’m just browsing though some of the photos and videos fiends took on the night and some of the shenanigans that went on, everyone was laughing, dancing and had an amazing night! We certainly won’t be forgetting this one in a hurry, thank you for helping us create some great happy memories!"

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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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"I had Shaun Blake perform at my pub in December and he did a great job. He engaged with the crowd and even took some requests, my customers loved the music and we all enjoyed the evening. I'll happily have him back! Sylvi G, Borough Arms"

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Thank you

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"At one point I was convinced that my IPod was on and turned to see it was the band playing live - that was how good they were. More than that, and what you don't get by playing the IPod, was the energy and enthusiasm of the band. It was infectious and they had the dance floor full all evening. Their music is all well- known dance music. (10 / 10)"

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"Jose Luis is such talent! Thoroughly enjoyed his music and his saxophones. So proud to call him my friend. I wish him continued success, always. He’s authentic and so cool."

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"What a fantastic day we had for Laila's christening. The Rumours delivered some great music which made Laila's party a big success. If I could do it all over again I would!!"

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"Lari and Max were amazing. I arranged for Lari and Max to surprise my fianceé in a surprise proposal and it couldn't have gone better. They were amazing and played several beautiful songs for us including a special request song they learned just for the event. They also added their own personal twist to each song which we thought made the songs sound even better and more romantic. My fianceé and I both loved having them be apart of the event. They really added that extra something special for us. Highly recommend!"

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"I had to let you all know what a wonderful evening was had by everyone, especially me! on the occasion of my 65th birthday at the Webbington Hotel. Lots of my family and friends said how impressed they were with the band, and I was asked by the hotel staff for your details as they were so impressed with what they heard. Many many thanks to The Night Hours "

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"Ken absolutely made the night. From the moment he started, he brought a great energy that pulled everyone in and kept the vibe alive throughout the party. People were dancing, singing along, and genuinely having a great time. Ken also brought lights which added to the atmosphere. He was very polite and easy to deal with, and took lots of requests and played a variety of great songs. Overall, a fantastic performance that really elevated the whole party. Would definitely recommend Ken for any event."

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"Thank YOU for performing Hayley! You set the tone so brilliantly for the day. I felt it was really important to get a really strong and professional act on first to let people know they were in for a good day and you did that perfectly, so thank you. If you could email me your invoice we will get that paid ASAP"

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"Tony, Thanks for a fabulous evening. The feedback from everyone was brilliant. You really made the evening go well. What a fabulous singing voice he has. We will most definitely be booking him again and would recommend him to anyone who wants to have a great evening. Thank you Tony. What a Star!"

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"Well Tony, you did it again. You had the room in your hands. You are a FANTASTIC performer. Never once did you stop singing all night. Tony, like Arnie said, You Will Be Back! "

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