Review Centre: Wedding Musicians

"Denis Cook is the perfect pub and bar-room entertainer: genial, charming and chatty with a charismatic personality, so it's not surprising that the sumptuous Haven Wine Bar & Restaurant in Whetstone booked Denis for several gigs, since he's the ideal 'mine host' for this exclusive venue, encouraging the guests to join in and have a fun time. With many strings to his bow, in addition to singing Denis plays guitar, mandolin, ukulele, harmonica and kazoo, but his greatest claim to fame is that he taught his nephew Norman Cook, alias Fatboy Slim, to DJ! (Denis has been 'spinning discs' since 1969 and the young Norman was soon hooked on music too!) Though perhaps not the greatest instrumentalist to perform on stage, Denis more than makes up for this with his highly tuneful singing voice, careful selection of material and infectious personality. Skill and experience gained through years of DJing shines through in Denis's easy command of banter between numbers, putting many other pub acts to shame, and his sheer dedication to entertaining others certainly evidenced in this three-hour gig undertaken with hardly a break. Starting with the Eagles' country ditty "Peaceful Easy Feeling" and a stripped-down version of the Foundations' "Baby Now That I've Found You" guests knew they were in for something special, loving the laid-back, peaceful easy listening style and the fact that the music was at a very reasonable volume: no blasting speakers here! Then, after just three songs, self-accompanied by guitar, Denis popped out his mandolin for a very enjoyable rendition of the Kinks' "Tired Of Waiting For You" and Steve Earle's Irish classic "Galway Girl" before switching to the ukulele for a charming interpretation of McFly's wistful "Love Is Easy" but, in addition, you'll find plenty of variety in Denis's act, ranging from party numbers like the Mavericks' "Dance The Night Away" and Roxy Music's "Let's Stick Together" to country classics such as Glen Campbell's "Rhinestone Cowboy" and John Denver's "Take Me Home Country Roads" to up-to-date material like George Ezra's catchy "Budapest" as well as some good old rock 'n roll. And - how many performers would be brave enough to attempt Rupert Holmes' excellent "Escape" (The Pina Colada Song); the late Ronnie Lane's rocking "Ooh La La" or Billy Ray Cyrus' witty comedy number "Where Am I Gonna Live?!" Mr Cook will be returning to the Haven soon and my advice is that you might want to reserve a table, since the place is likely to be well be packed in anticipation of this great entertainer. Colin Fenn Lemonrock reviewer,"

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"Oscar is a violin virtuoso and added so much to my wedding. Created a beautiful ambiance for the ceremony and cocktail hour. Everyone was giving me compliments about him. He also showed up on time dressed professionally and learned the requested songs"

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"Michael was amazing! We last minute had to change locations and he was very responsive and was able to work with us. He’s an incredible musician and I’d absolutely use him again in the future! "

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"Stanton Community Village Hall, Suffolk Gemma played a lively, hour long welcoming set as people were arriving for Stanton's VE Day afternoon celebrations. She was dressed in a smart, 1940s uniform and delivered a series of well researched, familiar songs from the era with gusto and aplomb, transporting us back in time. Her performance certainly set the mood for the afternoon, enabling the audience to enjoy these well-known songs on an alto sax and clarinet - each instrument chosen to best suit the song. Beautiful, well rehearsed melodies played by an accomplished, young musician. A real treat. Well done Gemma!"

Reply by Gemma On Sax
Thanks for your kind words Irene xxx

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"Thank you very much . Playing 5 Songs extra because of the crowd did Not let you Go was great . Thanks for Bering spontanious. You are a funny and great gye . See you soon "

Reply by Tramper Musik
Hey Arthur , i love to plsy extra when the crowd is great :) thank you so much

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"When the harp began to play as I walked down the aisle, I burst into tears. The music was so moving and perfectly timed. Everyone said it felt like a movie scene. Absolutely flawless!"

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"Dominik made the champagne reception at our church wedding an unforgettable experience. Guests and bridal couple alike were delighted with his musical accompaniment to the reception and his high solo entertainment value. We would be very happy to welcome him again in the future for a suitable occasion."

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"We booked SAXONARA for the opening of our offices in Barcelona, from the very begging he was easy to reach and very communicative, this made all the preparations so easy. I strongly recommend him if you're looking for the best saxophonist for a company event or party at home (he actually played for a private party at my birthday too)."

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"Absolutely fantastic musician! Professional, friendly and super talented! Our guests were blown away . From start to finish Ben was an excellent communicator and such a nice guy . He greeted our guests and created the atmosphere that we’d hoped for . Thank you!"

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"We requested the quartet's services for a corporate event. We can't describe the quality, friendliness, and repertoire they performed. The nearly 160 people who attended the event praised us. Very affordable prices, excellent communication, and, above all, they were open to any suggestions. I would never doubt their services. Thank you so much for your professionalism."

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"I contacted Miguel for musical interludes during a contemporary art exhibition. His taste and skill in creating musical textures, alternating between delicate passages and moments of greater intensity, demonstrated a deep understanding of both his instrument and the purpose of our event. Thank you!"

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"Love the music and vibes of this place. Great food, great ambience and very family friendly. "

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"Bethany played at our intimate Wedding dinner recently. My wife loves the cello and we couldn't have found a better musician to provide the soundtrack to our reception drinks. Booking and payment were simple and there were no issues at all with a late venue change. Bethany went the extra mile by adding a new song to her repertoire at our request. Thank you, we will without a doubt be in contact for future events!"

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"Hands down, the best decision we made for our party! This tango orchestra was absolutely incredible. From the first song, they set the perfect vibe—sultry, energetic, and full of passion. It felt like we were transported straight to Buenos Aires! The musicians are insanely talented, and you can tell they love what they do. They played a mix of classic tango and modern pieces, it was filled with so much emotion. Everyone was completely hooked. If you want live music that’s unique, classy, and unforgettable, this is it. Seriously, you won’t regret it!"

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"Kabelos performance turned our small gathering into something truly unforgettable , he connected with everyone in the room. It felt like we were being serenaded. An artist through and through graceful, soulful, and effortless, Thank you. "

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