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"This show is a must see, We had them at our venue and they packed the place out and had people dancing on the floor all night. We can not say anything other than brilliant. The band was tight and on time and the show just blew us away. I would recommend anyone to see this show and we will have them back soon. Bubby Laxford Club 185."

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"Lizzie Hales traveled miles to entertain the senior citizens of Hughenden Valley, a village in South Bucks, on Saturday, 22nd June at the annual party organised by the Residents Association. She sang lots of favourites from Musicals and by well-known singers past and present, as well as some classical songs. I have no hesitation in recommending Lizzie for your forthcoming event/party – everyone loved her singing, and I agreed with our MC for the evening when he said “the show was really terrific!” Thank you very much indeed Lizzie for brightening up so many people’s lives"

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"Thank you for great night, with wide range of covers, own music and instrumental!! Was a massive hit! Already booked a second! "

Reply by Cheri Pattie
Thank you, was a great night! Look forward to playing again. :)

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"Serena è stata proprio la persona giusta per intrattenere l'anniversario di matrimonio dei miei genitori. Tutti i presenti hanno apprezzato la musica dal vivo e si sono divertiti e hanno ballato durante il Dj set. E come hanno cantato!!! 4 ore di puro divertimento. "

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"Booked Bobbie for our residents jubilee party, no one was disappointed. Great voice and brilliant personality. Highly recommend for any occasion. "

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"Los contratamos para la inauguración de temporada en nuestro hotel este verano y no podemos estar más contentos. Les deseamos lo mejor chicos, gracias por su energía y carisma. Son geniales!!"

Reply by Versionika
Gracias María! :)

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"Matthew was amazing and just the artist needed for our event. Professional, pleasant and great vocals. Would definitely highly recommend."

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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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"What a great sound this duo have, covering a broad and diverse range of music and obviously enjoying themselves at the same time. Great sound and great vibe!"

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"There are no words. Alkka and Chris were just phenomenal. Their talent and abilities are unmatched and to top it off, they are the loveliest people. We contacted Alkka and Chris to play at our venue in Cortijo Rosa Blanca a few months ago for our wedding this October. They were so easy to deal with and were always so pleasant. They had a lovely list of songs they recommended and also were able to include some songs that were special to us. On the day, when they weren’t singing they were smiling. All of our guests commented on how extremely talented they both are. For our cocktail hour, they played music based on the vibe, and what a vibe they were. If you’re looking for music for an event, look no further. Thank you guys so much again! Laura and Jacob (and Winnie) Xxx"

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" W o w_ÿ s h e ' s g o o d ! A f e w y e a r s a g o w h e n C h e r w a s d o i n g L i v i n g P r o o f t h e r e w a s a r u m o u r g o i n g a r o u n d t h a t t h e f i n a l e , B e l i e v e , w a s s u n g by a n i m p e r s o n a t o r w h i l e C h e r t o o k o f f a n d b y t h e t i m e i t w a s o v e r , s h e w a s o u t o f t h e b u i l d i n g . I n e v e r b e l i e v e d i t , b u t f r o m a d i s t a n c e , a n d w i t h a l l o f C h e r ' s c o s t u m e , i t w o u l d h a v e b e e n d i f f i c u l t t o tell t h i s p e r f o r m a n c e f r o m C h e r ' s . C h e r i s a G O D D E S S b y t h e w a y , and so are you!! T r a n n y G a n z a S h o w ( 1 1 m o n t h s a go) "

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"Laura is an outstanding singer, she helped make our night absolutely incredible would 100% hire again!"

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"Simply amazing. The atmosphere when she sang was magical and the audience in our local church were entranced and still speaking about it. She had a charming personality a wonderful voice and we were lucky to find her. Livi was so organised with her emails and music and sent prompt replies. Good luck in her future career.. We would definitely engage her again. "

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"The most fun restaurant I've ever been to! Live artist painting at an easel as you walk in, tarot card reader sitting at a table, then a Michael Jackson impersonator busted out the dance moves! Oh and the food is fantastic!"

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"These guys are great!! We hired them to play my company party and they were fantastic. Wes has a very unique voice and is great on stage. Funny, prompt, and great music… we will definitely hire them again! Thank you!"

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