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"Our engagement party would not have been the same without Herding Katz! They brought the energy and fun to the party, it was a pleasure to have them as part of our celebration! Would have them again in a heartbeat for the next big party."

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"We had the pleasure of having Matt play in Beanies last summer. He was extremely professional to deal with and was an absolute hit with our clients. He created an energetic and fun environment which perfectly suited our apres atmosphere. We would love to have him back any time!"

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"After seeing Ant at a friends party, we were really impressed and took his card and after seeing him again at a later date at The Ship in Marlow and we thought, it must have been meant to be and hired him to play at our wedding! Little did we know a global pandemic would get in the way but two years later he was still available and happy to play for us. He had a great repertoire and managed to learn two songs for us (one literally two weeks before the big day!) Ant played for us at our reception and our first set in the evening so everyone got to enjoy some live music and also hear some chilled music as well as some more evening/upbeat songs in the evening. We can't wait to see him play again. "

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"Brilliant a great big thank you for a great performance and what a lovely man Karl is"

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"The party had a Gatsby theme. Final Edition band dressed the part and as the guests arrived Gatsby music was playing to create the mood. The guests were aged from 6 to 80 and the band played songs from the 50's to current date. The feedback from the guests was great and a number of people requested their business card. All in all a fun evening ! "

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"Una certezza Quasi 10 anni fa suonarono al matrimonio di mia sorella e ci divertimmo moltissimo. Non ho avuto dubbi per sceglierli per il mio matrimonio. Il repertorio è coinvolgente, la musica tecnicamente perfetta e Marco ha una voce fantastica. Abbiamo inoltre chiesto dopo il concerto anche il dj set di un paio d'ore e il risultato è stato esplosivo. Abbiamo cercato di iniziare il prima possibile con la festa e grazie ai Self siamo riusciti a coinvolgere quasi tutti, dico solo che si sono scatenate anche persone che alle feste non ballano mai! Consigliatissimi!"

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"Great little swing band! Perfect mix of jazz classics and modern takes - something for everyone. Professional, high-quality, entertaining performers. Can’t recommend them enough! "

Reply by Girl Friday
Oh thanks for your great review, Kate! We certainly enjoy entertaining with our brand of jazz, blues and swing classics… not to mention some cheeky latin and our reimagined pop/rock tunes!

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"I really love Italian music and so I called the band for 2 hours party and it was magical!! Ther're so amazing! "

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"There’s more to Johnny Ticktin than meets the eye. Well-versed in the blues, having once served as lead guitar player for the legendary Louisiana Red, the open-minded Ticktin is a sponge, soaking up the subtle six-string nuances and intricacies of a multitude of genres—from surf to classic R&B, swing and even Mambo—on his eighth album with The Headhunters, That’s All I Need. It would feel right at home in any rough-and-tumble roadhouse. The title is borrowed from a song, covered here in all its dark, swampy glory, off Magic Sam’s 1967 iconic electric blues marvel West Side Soul. Watery, backwoods ripples of Sam’s tremolo guitar style and seductive rhythms meander through Creedence Clearwater Revival’s mysterious kudzu on Johnny & The Headhunters’ version, as Ticktin and company paddle up a lazy river of Bayou groove. Just as fluent in nasty rockabilly, they thrive in the sweltering heat of the 1957 obscurity “Chicken House,” giving it a warm buzz and making it rumble and swagger, while the lascivious, infectious funk of “Body and Fender” – a Doc Pomus/Duke Robillard joint originally built for soul crooner Johnny Adams – shakes all over and ogles the female form. A rousing, boogie-woogie version of Lowell Fulsom’s Chess Records’ hit “Rock ‘Em Dead” is wonderfully shambolic, and Ticktin rides the lightning of the Link Wray instrumental “Ace of Spaces” like a champ, gleefully wheeling through edgy garage-rock riffs with appropriate vim and vigor. What feel he and his band have for this material. There is not the slightest bit of indifference to it anywhere on this record. Not that they need it, but help arrives in the form of keyboardist Tam Sullivan, who wraps smoky, sensual organ and wraiths of piano around a soulful remake of Bobby “Blue” Bland’s “Lead Me On,” and singer Liz Springer, who joins her brazen vocals to Ticktin’s in the cheeky, but charming, duet “Watch and Chain.” And, with the solid machinery of a good backing band at work behind him, Ticktin can just let loose – witness the slide-guitar fury of their cover of Elmore James’ “Shake Your Money Maker.” For aficionados of tasteful guitar work and music that time shouldn’t have forgotten, this is what you need. —Peter Lindblad SPREAD THE NEWS! FacebookTwitter RELATED STORIES September 3rd, 2023 Rhythm & Roots Festival August 28th, 2023 Rhythm & Roots: Family Fave July 28th, 2023 When Rock & Roll is a Verb"

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"Can not recommend highly enough Friendly approachable eager to please and entertain which they do flawlessly Excellent singers and musicians Will book again for the next event"

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"Ho chiamato i ragazzi per un matrimonio e posso dire che hanno fatto di tutto! Dal suonare al cantare, hanno intrattenuto gli ospiti e fatto divertire tutti quanti! "

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"Fantastic band ! Played songs that suited the crowd! They knew everything off by hand and were able to accompany me singing a song! Very atmospheric - lovely energy to have in ones house ! Definitely hire again for any function! "

Reply by The Party Band
Thanks a lot, Louise! 😊

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"I booked Doug and Jasmine for my daughters wedding and concur with all the other reviews already here. They are the total package and we were not only blown away by how good they are as performers, but also how friendly and how considerate they were of our needs and requests. It was such a difficult job finding the right act for my daughters special day, after all she will never forget it, but they were just great and we can't thank them enough. A very charming couple who really know how to put on a show, you don't get many bands who will give the kind of fun atmosphere they do. They were worth every penny and more! Thank you so much to both of you. We hope to one day book you again! "

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"I have worked with 5th Gear on several occasions at several events throughout the area and I cannot say enough about the band. Not only do they sound great and have a wide range of music in their repertoire, but even more important in my book, they are consummate professionals. I have worked with enough "diva" bands to know these guys are not that at all. An absolute pleasure to work with each and every time. If you have the chance to see these guys play or better yet have a chance to hire them for your event, do not hesitate. Just do it. You will not regret it! "

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"Highly recommend Tim, friendly, reliable, great singer & guitarist, great playlist and gets the crowd going. Everyone commented on how good he was, made our party - thank you"

Reply by Tim Payne
Thanks a lot for your kind words Phil. I had a great time. Thanks a lot for making me feel so welcome.

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