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"Mark was undoubtedly the best part of our recent cruise. His talent is astounding and knowledge of music( he tested my knowledge also) LOL. I hope to have the pleasure of seeing him on another cruise in the piano bar. Keep doing what you’re doing..,you do it very well. Diet Coke and her Mom thank you very much!!!"

Reply by Rokstedy
Hey Thank you guys for being such enjoyable piano bar patrons. Hope I get to see you again

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"Paris, Galerie 19 Paul Fort, June 29, 2023, around 8:45 p.m. The trio is on tour. He had already come to our country last year, for a short tour of 3 dates in the South-West, at the initiative of Philippe Levreaud. Here he is back. The day before he was in Seine-et-Marne at the Moulin de Benne, and the days after that it will be Angoulême, Bordeaux and Puy-du-Lac. But for now they are here, for us, in this Gallery which regularly hosts the rarest music. A rustle of cymbals, the stridencies of the soprano sax, and a keyboard motif which installs a pulse: an incipit which smells good of the magic of improvised music. Then the improvisation is organized around a vehement pulse: the percussionist is at the center of the game. Not like a ‘groove machine’ which would convey preconceived ideas: rather like the living heart of an organism in permanent mutation. The pianist is in a double dialogue: rhythmic with the percussions, melodic-harmonic with the saxophonist. It is lyrical, tense, and a host of micro-events take place that bring the speech to incandescence. End of the first sequence. After brief words of welcome and introduction (Jamie Harris contributes his French) we set off headlong, towards the alto sax, in a crazy, almost Caribbean spin. Then back to the soprano, for a sort of ballad that will increase in intensity, on motifs that carry a bit of Africa within them. And this continent is still present in the following theme, which is a tribute to the musicians from Ghana with whom Trevor Watts collaborated at the end of the previous century. Throughout the concert, the music breathes under other horizons: Hispanic, Latin American, Middle Eastern. With sometimes melancholy accents that often resolve themselves into intense pulsations, towards a lyricism that is as torn as it is heartbreaking. In short, a bouquet of strong emotions and subtle sensations: music, in short. Audience conquered, columnist in heaven, ready to face the galley of the year to return from Porte d’Orléans to Bondy: due to ‘security measures’, no metro or bus; no RER ‘E’ but walking to Denfert Rochereau for the RER B to Gare du Nord, then line 5 to Bobigny, and 4 km of walking to reach my home. 2H45 to cover 18 short kilometres (where it usually takes about fifty minutes by public transport, from door to door). But the concert was really worth it! Xavier Prévost"

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"Petra entertained our dinner party with exceptional piano playing and by being there and present “in the mood.” Beginning with a previously discussed play list she read the tone of the gathering and the personalities of those present - improvising by reading the mood. Her effervescent personality added immeasurably to the evening, with hugs all around as the gathering ended."

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"It was a very worthwhile booking. Roger, Phil and Sarah-Jane provided our Group with great music that afternoon. Highly recommended "

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"As an adult beginner, I was nervous about starting piano lessons, but Craig is an incredibly patient and encouraging teacher. I’ve made real progress and actually look forward to every lesson."

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"This was hands down the best birthday party I’ve ever had! The energy was unreal, and the dance floor stayed packed all night. The band absolutely killed it—every song had the crowd singing, dancing, and vibing nonstop. I couldn’t have asked for a better night with amazing music, great friends, and an electric atmosphere!"

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"Thank you so much for being a part of our day! You are so incredibly talented. You made our ceremony so special! "

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"Caroline played at our wedding at Brympton House, during our guests arrival and drinks reception. She was fantastic on the day and really easy to communicate with beforehand. She set the mood perfectly and it was really special to have her there, I’d recommend her to anyone! Thanks, Caroline 🙂 "

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"I have been to Btown Restro Bar, Al Nahda for Diwali celebrations and the band was absolutely amazing! Their performances created a fantastic festive vibe, and the crowd enjoyed every moment of their performance"

Reply by Live Band | Bollywood | Events | Music
We’re so glad you enjoyed the Diwali celebrations at Btown Restro Bar. The band truly brought the festive energy to life, and it’s wonderful that everyone had such a great time

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"Greg was a total professional. He kept in touch leading up to the event date and even gifted us a free song to really set the mood. He was flexible when we had to change the location last minute. I would highly recommend his services. Very good accordionist "

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"I had the pleasure of working with Jerry on a DJ live event in Solihull, really great guy, easy to work with and a great sax player. I would definitely work with him again!" Raphael Dawkins - Vocalist DJ - RD ENTERTAINMENT "

Reply by jez p on sax
Many thanks Raphael. It was a pleasure to work with you. An excellent night.

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"I honestly don’t know what to say Craig was absolutely incredible, he was the most friendly and caring person did a great range of songs and really created a lovely atmosphere at our wedding for our drinks reception and also our wedding breakfast. He played a range of brilliant songs and we have had so much positive feedback from him. He was an absolute gentleman from start to finish, his communication leading up to the wedding was absolutely brilliant. I would certainly 100% recommend him for your wedding or for any event you are looking for. Thank you so much for making our day that extra bit special. "

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"I just wanted to drop you a little note to say thank you so much for playing at our wedding on Friday and making it all the more perfect. You played beautifully and we had a few compliments from guests ☺️ I’m sorry I didn’t get to stop by to speak to you before you left – it was a pretty manic day. But thank you once again, you were perfect! ❤️ Sindhura xx "

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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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"Love the piano every night . Very entertaining. Lovely music to relax to. Keep up the Good Work Gabriel."

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