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"This amazing band made the wedding even more special and beautiful. The musicians are very professional and play their instruments to perfection. Still they are also a bunch of very nice, charming and reliable guys. Everyone loved the music and we are very happy we booked this amazing band! Clear recommendation!"

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"What an utterly wonderful band and an unimaginably fabulous collection of humans - thank you for absolutely OWNING my partner's 40th birthday bash, she/we/the crowd loved you and would book you again in a trice... well played and THANK YOU lovely Laura, brilliant bandmates and associated biscuits xxx"

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"A top notch evening. Wonderful entertainment, serious musicianship and big smiles all night! They look as good as they sound. What a fantastic band - highly recommended."

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"As Director of Wheathill Music, I've booked Marcella for many events over the years, including weddings, Christmas parties, corporate launches and special occasions at London's five star hotels and restaurants. She's a delight to work with, and feedback is always highly complimentary. A formidable artist with a wonderful voice and fabulous style. Marcella's a perfectionist who genuinely puts her heart and soul into every event. It's amazing to have a multi-instrumentalist singer who is also a top notch DJ. She's the complete entertainment package! "

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"Before seeing this show I had heard many rumours about Harmonica Lewinsky, whose background was shrouded in mystery, although I believe he learned his harmonica skills in the Deep South in the deltas of Harrow on the Hill under the tutelage of Blind Les Battersby. But, it was a very different character to the one I expected who performed at the posh Victoria pub in Highgate! Mr Lewinsky, looking like a cross between a rabbi and one-half of Chas 'n Dave (I'm not sure which half) appeared in cloth cap and braces and presented a highly original selection of songs, some of which rarely see the light of day. There were no predictable “Brown Eyed Girls” or “Mustang Sally’s” here: instead - a veritable feast of the unexpected - as we witnessed one man, his guitar and his trusty harps. When was the last time you heard a pub act kick off his set with Chas 'n Dave's “The Sideboard Song” and follow it with the Theme to “Top Cat” and then offerings of cheery, chirpy Cockney ditties including “Waiting At The Church,” “Maybe It's Because I'm A Londoner”, “Show Me The Way To Go Home” and Tommy Steele's “What A Mouth”? I’m guessing the answer to that question is ‘rarely’ (if ever) but the fun didn't stop there. Mr Harmonica Man is a really great entertainer and demonstrated, with great finesse, his harmonica technique on - wait for it - the Shadows' “Apache”! It was quite a feat playing the melody on the harp while strumming his guitar. ‘Harmy’, as he is known to his close friends (or 'Self-Harmy‘ to others) also tackled in the first half the theme to "The Flintstones"; Elvis Costello's catchy “Watching The Detectives” and the Cockney knees-up “I've Got A Lovely Bunch Of Coconuts”. Harmy was back in terrific Pearly King form for the second half starting with “Any Old Iron” followed by a touch of the Formbys with “Leaning On A Lamppost” after which he did a ‘Donegan’ with a riotous version of “My Old Man's A Dustman” complete with enthusiastic audience participation. Mr Lewinsky has a great sense of humour, which he constantly shares with the Victoria regulars. "Here's another Cockney classic sung by a Welsh man", quipped Harmy before diving into “Delilah.” Other gems included the theme tune to ‘Match Of The Day’ (played on two harmonicas); a very funny and risque interpretation of Mike Jerome's “Sling Yer Hook”; a great version of the Small Faces' mod anthem “Lazy Sunday”; and a yahoo rendition of the old country favourite “Riders In The Sky”. After many encores Mr Lewinsky packed away his cap and braces and headed off to the Deep South (of London) for some pie and mash. The Victoria would do well to snap up Harmy for some more gigs before he hop-foots it down the Strand for a residency at the Old Bull and Bush!"

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"I can't speak highly enough of this band, they are professional, talented & sound amazing. Before the wedding Jess worked very hard with the venue to ensure we could have the best possible line up for our reception and set up a surprise happy birthday for the mother of the bride with no problems. Thank you for helping to make our special day fun & memorable! Luke & Noriko "

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"Arron and his team were the perfect addition to our Friday night dinner crowd. Their load in and set up was timely & efficient. They read the room perfectly and found a vibe our clientele was really into. They brought range, diversity and fun into their set. They really know how to work a crowd and would highly recommend! Can't wait to have them back! "

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"incredible. I couldn’t have asked for a better group to entertain the guests and set the scene for the night. Laura has the most stunning voice and everyone fell in love with her. The musicians were amazing and we can’t thank them enough!!! If you could them more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. Thank you again!!"

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"We asked Noa to sing at our wedding and she filled the church with a superb a cappella version of 'Amazing Grace' which left the congregation and us spellbound! Thank you Noa for helping to make our day so special!"

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"The perfect band for a party. Amuse Manouche performed at my leaving party at Murray Edwards College, Cambridge University, when I retired as President. I think almost every guest complimented me on the music. Beautiful vocals and a wonderful swing sound of the 1920s to 1940s. Amuse Manouche helped to create a relaxing vibe to the party while ensuring they never drowned out the conversation."

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"Thank you once again for making my father’s birthday party such a great success. Having the party on a boat made for slightly more difficult logistics but your professional yet flexible and enthusiastic approach to the situation really helped. On arrival you quickly tuned into the nature and tone of the event and your personality and sense of fun charmed everyone. You play the accordion wonderfully and is the perfect accompaniment to your beautiful voice transporting us all to a timeless Left Bank cafe in Paris. As you know, my father was enchanted by you. He said that you were the absolute highlight of the party. And that’s the first time I can remember dancing with my mum! "

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"Stellar, professional, & swingin!!! We booked this trio for one of our larger institutional events that we host twice a semester. They were phenomenal! I cannot sing their praises enough. They added just enough ambience, swing, and mood to the dinner setting for our guests. We will definitely be booking the Simon Burke Trio again and again!"

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"Noah has played at Epicure Cafe on many occasions with different jazz groups. His music is great!"

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"Absolutely super, thank you to Fifi and Olly. They were fun, tres chic, and pitched their participation in our Joie De Vivre event perfectly. Highly recommend, and thank you both so much. The Worshipful Company of Butchers will hopefully be able to have you along again in the future. "

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"A beautiful performance in the Lisettezaal of cultural center De Brink in Obdam on Sunday December 15th. A beautiful interplay of 4 musical friends, who played alternating gypsy swings. With personal stories told by Marcia , it was a true theater performance. The audience enjoyed the musicians and their playing. Recommended."

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