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"Alex was so brilliant. From the first moment we had contact to the last note on our special day. Whenever we had a question or a request, Alex came back to us with an answer within the hour. Everything went so smoothly. He offered to come early enough to set up his equipment, so he wouldn`t have to do that when our guests arrived. During our dinner, he accompanied us with beautiful renditions of Frank Sinatra and Michael Bublé, but when it was time to party, it was time to party. The selection of songs was fantastic. The best dance classics and hits, from Rock`n Roll, Disco, 80`s into modern tunes. The dance floor was never empty. So, thank you Alex for making our special day even more special. We all can`t feel our feet. "

Reply by Alex Wengel Vocalist
Hi Ari, Thank you so so much for this wonderful day. You guys were amazing and you rocked the house. Thanks for having me, wishing you all the best. Alex

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"We were in the room with Frank Sinatra. Fabulous night of entertainment with Old Blue Eyes! ***** 5 Star"

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"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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" Review by Robin R. Retirement Party • Reviewed on July 24, 2021 • From Seaford, NY Johnny was an absolute pleasure to have at our retirement party. To say he was prepared is an understatement! I provided him with information prior to the party and he executed it to perfection. He included some of the guests into his performance which was a blast, made jokes, gave a gift to my husband and our son due to his recent engagement. Kudos to Johnny for being so professional, personable and most of all making our party a success. I would not hesitate to hire him again for a party in the future. Don’t think twice book him now - you won’t be disappointed."

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"Fai was the right choice for our event. Not only children enjoyed his singing, and were strumming the guitar with him, also the grownups were enjoying his collection of old and new songs. He sings in 3 languages, with a nice smile and positive energy."

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"We are passionate about Sinatra, and Giuliano's beautiful voice made our wedding truly unforgettable. His performance added a touch of class and elegance, creating a unique atmosphere. Giuliano is not only a great artist on stage but also an exquisite person. His kindness and friendliness made our encounter a true pleasure. The ensemble of musicians who accompanied him was top-notch, contributing to a perfect musical experience. In short, if you're looking for a top-level swing professional for your wedding, Giuliano is the perfect choice. He made our day truly special, and we can't thank him enough for the unforgettable performance."

Reply by Giuliano Ligabue
Thank you for your glowing review! It was an absolute pleasure to be a part of your special day. I'm thrilled my performance added class and elegance to your wedding, and that you enjoyed the music. Your kind words about my voice and demeanor mean a lot. Thank you for choosing me—I'm honored. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together!

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"Dave Sang at mum's 80th birthday, he was absolutely fantastic and had the most amazing voice. Everyone loved him. Thank you for making mum's day so special."

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"Pure class. Set the mood perfectly for our daughter and son in law’s wedding reception. Highly recommended. "

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"The best music for our wedding. Nick and Roberto were amazing. Classy and fun music."

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"From start to finish, Annelise was amazing in the organisation leading up to the event, and what a sensational voice she has! She was enjoyed by all at my wedding. Couldn't have asked for anything more. Thank you for being part of our special day. We would highly recommend Annelise to anyone."

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"Frank De Blase, Roch City News Sometimes it all just falls into place. The setting, the situation, the scene, the tone -- everything is going your way. That describes last night for me. And at the heart of this mid-week Xanadu was the Rick Holland Uptown Orchestra, a modest, brass-centric outfit led by the trumpet-blowing Holland that swung with equal parts effervescence and laid-back cool at Lovin Cup. And come to find out, five of his Hollands regular guys were sidelined, and the holes on the bandstand were plugged with subs --- hired music muscle like Po’ Boy Erik Jacobs on the slide trombone. By the time the Orchestra heaped on a helping of Count Basie, there was nowhere else I wanted to be. I dragged my mom out in the cold for this show and she was thrilled when they stomped on the Savoy. Holland led the affair with a relaxed air, coaxing more than conducting under his porkpie lid. He went around the bandstand numerous times so every cat there got his fair shake, including pianist extraordinaire Bill Dobbins. This is one sweet band, yes, yes "

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"Quality entertainer with a wide range of music. Will be booked again."

Reply by Denis Cook
Thanks Sam … I enjoyed the afternoon very much and look forward to seeing you all again Denis

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"Very professional and a great singer Working with Bruddah Vince was easy and he was well prepared with all the correct equipment. He plays all the best Hawaiian tunes and more."

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"great power trio good interplay among the musicians very interesting interpretation of standards also with a female voice"

Reply by STATION trio
Great music either with hammond organ or with piano

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"Thanks Ryan, Wow.. Fantastic! So pleased we booked you, see you again soon!"

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