Review Centre: 1960s Era Musicians & Bands

"he. plays classical like in the movies I love. it.💚"

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"Great music! Song selection is awesome! Recommend 10/10 "

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"We had Elvis and 2 Show Girls, they were fantastic! Elvis kept the crowd of 500 people engaged and having a good time! He had audience excited and 100% participation. Elvis gave everyone an opportunity for photos it was great! Elvis and the beautiful showgirls were a big hit! "

Reply by Steve*ELVIS*Gold
Thanks Victoria. We had a great time with everyone! We look forward to working with you again for future events! Steve/Elvis

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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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"Jessica • October 29, 2013 DYNAMITE GRUCCI FIREWORKS PARTY PERFORMANCE Johnny performed at the retirement party we attended for Grucci Fireworks President Donna Grucci Butler and former Congressman Felix Grucci at the Bellport country Club on October 11, 2013. Johnny sang and DJ'ed the entire party and also acted as Master of Ceremonies. He did a fabulous job. I loved the tone of his voice..It's kind of a blend of Sinatra & Bennett but he also sang songs of many others including Englebert, Billy Joel and the "Jersey Boys". Everyone at our table commented on how much they enjoyed the entertainment. The nice lady sitting next to me kept asking everyone..."who is that guy..he's really really good".. Following the fantastic party ending pyrotechnic display, at the lady's request, I joined her in congratulating and complimenting Johnny on a wonderful performance..He was very gracious and appreciative and gave each of us one of his CD's.. Thanks Johnny. I really enjoyed it..Your overall party performance was a 10+..."

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"You gave the reception a huge atmosphere with your performance. I heard only positive reactions and several people wanted to know your e-mail address (including the observatory staff). Thank you for turning this drizzly day into a celebration with your performance. We enjoyed it."

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"We experienced a truly amazing wedding at 18! We enjoyed every moment of it. We were very pleased with your contribution and have already heard from several people that they loved the musical accompaniment of our party. We agree and would like to thank you once again for your musical contribution."

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"Très belle énergie avec le duo Sangertid. Pro, sympathiques et super ambiance sur scène. Un vrai plaisir de travailler avec eux ! "

Reply by Sangertid
Merci beaucoup Nicolas!!! C'était pour nous un grand plaisir de travailler avec Audiopool, ta gentillesse, ton professionnalisme et la qualité de son parfaite était une expérience formidable pour nous! Un immense merci!!!

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"The music by Dr Saxy was so incredible! The music set the mood and everyone enjoyed it so much! "

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"Oh my gosh - just have to share about what a great time we had at Toneacious Soul's launch night!! The band were incredible! So much energy, talent & atmosphere - we danced all evening! If you haven't booked for their next event yet, Don't miss out! Book now! "

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"We booked Riley for our wedding ceremony and he was exactly what we wanted. Before the event, he was quick to respond to our messages and had a wide selection of material to choose from. At the event itself, he was very professional and our guests could not stop talking about how awesome he was. I could not be happier with his services and would recommend Riley to anyone looking for a talented guitarist/singer to play at their event."

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"I've been seeing him several times and he is just brilliant "

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"We hired Jack to play at our private event, we specifically asked for 60’s and 70’s and he didn’t disappoint, he played all the songs that the group love. Strongly recommend and will be hiring again for our next event."

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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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"Fitting advice We were well supported by Jazz Centrale. They gave fitting advice based on what we were looking for for our wedding, and the performance was fantastic. It was a great evening. "

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