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"Lisa and the E-Lusion accommodated all of our song requests. They were easy to work with before and during the event. The band arrived and set up on time (to be out of our way for the ceremony). Every song they played was fantastic. Even our non-dancing relatives were out there breaking it down on the dance floor. I recommend Lisa and the E-Lusion for any event. Great price too. "

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"Blue Moon Jazz Trio played at our wedding in Umbria and were absolutely incredible. They played throughout the aperitivo and the entire meal, creating the most amazing atmosphere, and our guests have had nothing but brilliant things to say about them. It was exactly what we wanted and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to others. Grazie mille!"

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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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"The Cheers were absolutely fantastic at our wedding this summer and I can highly recommend them! They were exceptional on the day, the dance floor was always full and they knew how to work the crowd perfectly. In the months leading up to the event, all communication was professional, and nothing was too much trouble. We particularly loved that they learned our first dance song, and even customised it to a different tempo for us! Thank you so much to the whole band, we had many compliments from our guests and you really made our wedding reception the success it was!"

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"excellent sound for a Wednesday afternoon lunchbox learning x x "

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"Excellent vibes and set from the guys, they really set the tone for the evening. Thank you"

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"Paul and Nick were amazing. They had a brilliant repertoire, sounded great and made the party go with a bang. Everyone was up dancing and singing their praise I cannot recommend them enough Thank you "

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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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"The band was awesome! Everyone invited, danced all evening!! I had guests asking how I found the band as they wanted to book with them. Thanks for a spectacular job!!"

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"Central Avenue performed at the York Marina Yacht Club earlier this year – they were absolutely amazing. Their wide range of music successfully entertained all of our guests. A really slick, soulful and smooth band. Perfect for a corporate gig or wedding. Really easy to work with and they delivered an amazing result"

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"I knew as soon as they started , this was going to be something special."

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"Watching RMD perform live was amazing. Their energy on stage was infectious, and they had the entire crowd singing and dancing from the first note to the last. They were one of the crowd favorites in our concert event, the sound was flawless and the vibe was electric. Highly recommended for sure"

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"We hired the Neo Roots Band for our wedding reception after they were referred to us by a friend. We spoke to Tino and Jess. Both are lovely people and excellent to work with. They worked with us for our set lists and made amazing recommendations. When it came to our event we hired them as a 9 piece band. They blew our minds with how good they were. Our guests had an absolute smashing time. Everyone loved them. Overall we found them a delight to work with. Super professional and great people! I cannot recommend them any higher"

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"I was at your performance last night at Holiday Acres, and I have to tell you that I was blown away by your band. It was fabulous. You guys were great and literally play every song perfectly. I was so surprised. All the instruments were incredible. When I need a band, your band will be the first I call!!! Thanks for such a great night!"

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"These people are great! They were fun, and their music fit our occasion beautifully. They even gave me pointers along the way. I really love them! Hire them. They were on time, played the whole time, and have excellent voices. Thank you!"

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