Review Centre: Musical Acts

"Not only can you pick your own music, light show, and special effects, but we also offer you the choice of what type of wedding DJs you would like. We will be happy to make or assist with announcements, help you with speeches and /or any formalities, such as the cake-cutting, and we are experts in introducing and playing the all-important first dance!"

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"We organise the UK’s largest exhibition for the mobility sector (The Mobility Roadshow) and this year wanted a band that could entertain exhibitors and visitors alike. Cafe Ole met the brief brilliantly – creating a chilled, Latino vibe that was a perfect fit for our show. We had lots of positive feedback and would definitely use them again in the future."

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"A rock solid line up of strong musical skills and passion.....they know how to have fun and keep all us dancers out on the floor....I always want to know where they're playing"

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"21st birthday party Andover "Hi Brendan, thank you so much to all the Rufus Return band, we had a great night, thoroughly enjoyed by all, and I do hope you didn't get too cold beforehand... Thanks also for your flexibility with timings and announcements, planned or spontaneous! ""

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"Fabulous wedding thanks to their professionalism, seriousness and empathy. They carefully follow all the stages of the ceremony and reception, making the serenade unforgettable. Highly recommended, with a good quality/ price ratio. "

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"Pauline has an unusual stage presence, talking to the audience and singing directly to individuals is very clever while performing your own take on some great tunes of which ‘Lifting Me Higher’ would be in my top 10 songs! Bravo!"

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"Saw them performing at the Safety Harbor spa and resort. Very talented duo, incredible voices and range. Great sound equipment, very compact and portable. Great for parties, events or weddings. Enjoyed listening to them for awhile!"

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"Leon made our celebration unforgettable. His music flowed perfectly with the evening and left our guests amazed."

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"We had Robbie play at a hen party for us. He was fab. He played some great songs and was very interactive with all the guests and made sure they had a great days craic. "

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"We first came across Dave’s profile on my wife’s Facebook. All I can say is he was amazing. From day 1, contact and details, costing etc., everything was clear and backed up with written contracts, etc. Dave’s communication was second to none. He advised what music he thought would work well at the wedding, recommending tracks, etc. We had him play in the evening, freestyling and he was superb. Playing some classic Ibiza tracks and freestyling to the DJ, even dancing with the crowd when playing. My wife and I are pleased to say he was everything and more than we ever imagined and he made the evening perfect. Highly experienced, extremely friendly and very well priced – great value for money. You will not be disappointed if you book Dave. A big, big thankyou Dave."

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"John was amazing!! All the guests loved it, His professionalism and communication was all excellent too. Thanks so much again John for playing at our wedding."

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"Stout perform with remarkable talent, energy, and joy, creating an unforgettable experience for the audience. I would definitely recommend them."

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"James performed on my wife's 40th and it was an amazing performance. Every bit of music he played or sung was melodious and enjoyable. He was courteous and adaptable for the requests of songs despite the event was running bit late I would definitely recommend him and consider him for my next celebration! "

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"Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band, The Globe, Cardiff, January 31st Jan Louder Than War’s Nick Fisk catches Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band for an evening of soul classics, resulting in him feeling like he probably should have seen them sooner. There’s something life-affirming about tonight. We may be specks of dust on a chunk of rock spinning around in a seemingly meaningless way, but when people come together for this band, somehow it’s as if sense is made of the world after all, if only for the duration of the gig. Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band have been treading the boards for some time now. And with it being such a large band, you’d think a lot of those boards must have been worn right down. They’ve been known to play in pubs and clubs the length and breadth of Cardiff, including pubs near to this very venue, like the Claude. Have always meant to catch them, but somehow never did, and as a result, this was my first time. I always thought The Regular Fries would have made a good support act. In terms of musical styles, the two bands are like chalk and cheese, but then again, if you think about it, a hamburger and a potato chip are not really similar food stuffs, but are great as a combination. But the London baggy propagandists split up some time ago, while Big Mac has just carried on. The name of the band pretty much gives it away in terms of which genre Big Mac’s fit into – unapologetically in the style of The Commitments (though they actually began before the film came out, and have even supported the band), this is a great, big band, playing all the soul classics you might expect to hear, but in such a smooth, polished style that they can rightfully claim to be the best in South Wales – it would be a brave effort to try to steal this band’s mantle. They have the look, the sound, the lot. Dressed smartly in black, there is a proper feel of professionalism, with just that little bit of gangster-chic thrown in for good measure, with the heavies on the right on the brass, the ladies on the left on backing vocals, and Mike “Big Mac” McNamara himself, proudly centre stage, with something of the look of Al Pacino about him. He has a fantastic voice, with a great range, which he can vary according to which song he’s covering – he can be deep and gravelly at one point, but then switch to softer and smoother, but all the while, extremely strong and confident – he’s a great leader, always with a smile. It’s hard to say which are my favourite songs of the set, they do them all so well. “Mustang Sally” is definitely one that seems popular with everyone; I’ve always liked “Build Me Up, Buttercup” for some reason. We have two whole sets of all the greats, plus an encore, so value for money is never in doubt. When it’s done right, I guess it goes without saying that soul music is good for the soul, and Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band are proof positive of this. This gig was a sell-out, and there will be many people greatly looking forward to seeing them again in a few months for their 25th anniversary in Newport. "

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"Memorable! A 5-star performance. You made our day even more memorable. Thank you so much for your kindness and contribution."

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