Review Centre: Musical Acts

"Such an amazing DJ made our wedding perfect! Thank you Georgio and the team !"

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"For our 2019 wedding at Milwaukee’s historic Turner Hall we sought a rich but relaxed - even funky - feel. Vintage table décor. Comfort foods. Great whisky. Exceptional hospitality. And timeless music that everyone could enjoy. Arron Crook was hands-down the perfect vocalist for us. He has a gorgeous, smoky voice, a smooth expressiveness, and a very appealing stage presence. His delivery of mid-century standards and modern R&B hits were spot on, and conveyed a maturity well beyond his years. He’s an old soul."

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"What an absolute treat to watch the supremely talented Ed Katherine faultlessly and sensitively playing an eclectic repertoire ranging from jazz standards to soul classics. Thank you so much!"

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"Caroline was phenomenal with her work on a project that needed singing in Sanskrit. Not only was she perfect with the pronunciations her soprano work was amazing and she captured the mood of the song so well. Highly recommend her."

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"Ben was absolutely fantastic, really created such a buzzy vibe on our trade stand. Highly recommend!"

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"I was very happy with Tashara and her bubbly and pleasant personality plus she delivered a wonderful and powerful performance."

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"This guy is a true professional his songs are amazing He is a very fun music act I have booked him at several events all over the Nashville area and in different parts of the country. His Nashville recorded albums are as good as anybody's out there. His music is being played on radio stations across the country."

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"HI Kelly, Thank you so much for tonight's amazing live performance with your band at Detour Bar & Grill. The crowd had a great time and we truly appreciate the energy, entertainment and good vibes you brought to Weyburn tonight. It was a pleasure having you perform at our venue and we look forward to working with you again in the future. Thank you again for a great night! -Detour Bar & Grill"

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"All of this is an admittedly roundabout way of confessing that I wasn't prepared to be as delighted as I am with Go Tell It on the Mountain (Silkheart), an album of traditional hymns and originals with heaven-gazing titles by Booker T. Williams Jr., a New York-based tenor saxophonist originally from Seattle who performs as Booker T. The obsessive soul-searching implicit in the programming suggests an affinity with John Coltrane. But unlike too many of the saxophonists who aim for Coltrane's spiritual elevation, Booker T has a devilish sense of humor best illustrated by his "Say amen, Gracie" drollery on "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," a homey little melody he elongates and fragments with the comic élan of a Sonny Rollins. In fact, the classic album that Go Tell It on the Mountain most recalls is Way Out West, Rollins's 1958 album of cowboy tunes--and not just because Booker T, like Rollins before him, finds inspiration in unlikely places. It's also because Booker T's interaction with the bassist Saheb Sarbib and the drummer Andrew Cyrille is as carefree and almost as electrifying as Rollins's with Ray Brown and Shelly Manne thirty years ago (or better yet, with Wilbur Ware and Elvin Jones on A Night at the Village Vanguard, from around the same time). Despite the sarcasm implicit in Booker T's low-register bleats, his performances of "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "Jesus Loves Me" exude sincerity, much the way Rollins's interpretations of oddball pop tunes do. For Booker T, as for Rollins, satire is a sign of respect, not condescension. Booker T is ecumenical: one of the album's most infectious cuts is "Halle Kalle Mazeltov," a hora whose modality he cagily exploits. The Spartan trio format means that Sarbib and Cyrille have to function as soloists as well as rhythm stalwarts, and both men shoulder the added burden gracefully, maintaining melodic continuity in a manner that bassists and drummers seldom do when they solo. Despite the length of some of the tracks (the title tune, which is just over sixteen minutes, is a Booker T original, not the folk song of the same name), Booker T's solos never deteriorate into self-indulgent braying. His sense of thematic exposition is too well developed for that-another cue he takes from Rollins. (And as if to underscore his lineage, the CD-only bonus track is Rollins's calypso "St. Thomas.") He switches to alto on his own "When Mama Cries I Cry," and his phrasing is impressively speechlike on this lighter horn. To the best of my knowledge, Booker T's only other recording has been as a sideman on Cold Sweat, a recent album of James Brown tunes (also featuring Craig Harris and David Murray) that illustrates the sloppiness jazz musicians are capable of when trying to show they can be Regular Guys. But Go Tell It on the Mountain is stunning enough to make me a believer in Booker T's potential. "

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"They sound great!!! I felt like I was literally at a concert with the original bands and singers for all the cover songs. Hope to see Common Ground return to the campground again soon!!!"

Reply by Common Ground
Thank you so much. It was a pleasure performing for you all! Nicci Carney, Common Ground

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"Great Night - Everyone was saying the music was so good Hopefully, we'll see you again at some more parties!!!"

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"We had Cecilia and Juan perform as a duo at our wedding, and they were absolutely incredible! From the moment they started playing, we knew we had made the right choice. Cecilia's beautiful vocals, combined with Juan's exeptional guitar playing, created the perfect ambiance for our big day. One of the highlights was when they performed a special song we requested— it was so heartfelt and moving. Cecilia and Juan were professional, easy to work with, and really listened to what we wanted. They even helped us create the perfect setlist from their extensive repertoire. We can't thank them enough for making our wedding day so memorable. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for amazing live music for their wedding. "

Reply by Cecilia Acquaroli
Thank you so much for this beautiful review! It meant the world to us to be part of your wedding day. Sharing that special song with you was unforgettable, and we're so glad the music helped create the atmosphere you envisioned. You were a joy to work with, and we’re truly grateful for your trust and kind words.

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"I like your Band. Good Vibes and makes for a great atmosphere for folks to enjoy. I wish you were based in the United States. "

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"Close your eyes and he could be the real Frank Sinatra. No surprise that this amazing singer is to become a Frank Sinatra Tribute. It was a pleasure for Triple M radio to be there recording his set for future editions of Triple M Live."

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"We recently had the pleasure of enjoying a performance by Flame Acoustic Duo, and it truly elevated the entire evening. Their selection of songs was absolutely perfect — creating a warm, relaxing atmosphere that our diners thoroughly enjoyed. Ellie and Phil have such a natural chemistry on stage, and it shines through in every song they perform. The blend of Ellie’s beautiful, soulful voice with Phil’s smooth, expressive guitar playing is nothing short of stunning. We’ve already had so many compliments from guests, and we can’t wait to welcome them back!"

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