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"Nadine v. Music Entertainment We absolutely loved working with the band! They were very responsive, professional and most important: talented! My guests were very happy with the performance. Thank you Basoon in the Wild for making my daughter’s event more special!"

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"The Aurora string quartet played the ceremony and cocktail hour of the wedding. They were absolutely wonderful. Better than expected. The players are so professional! They added music to their repertoire for our event on request. Everything they did was perfect. Top marks for this group of great musicians."

Reply by Aurora Quartet
Big congratulations, and thanks so much for having us be part of your wedding day! We really appreciate your kind words about our performance — it was a joy to be there, and we’d love to see you again at any family happy occasion in the future! Rod&Team

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"Dos Bandoleros Duo + Flamenco Dancer – Rocking bday party Dos Bandoleros plus a dancer were hired to perform at a backyard party for my mother’s birthday. They were punctual, set up quickly, and started the music on time. They provided a great mix of high energy latin/flamenco songs and the accompanying dancer made it an even better experience and highly recommended, especially if you have kids at your event who like to dance. I would recommend them for situations where you want classy yet rockin’ music that will add some flavor to your party or event. They were fairly priced and well worth the investment for a memorable birthday party."

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"Duo Voyage played an atmospheric program at our wedding reception. Good thing we booked her, top notch!"

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"Dear Caroline Thank you so much for playing at our wedding at Rook Lane Chapel – it was beautiful and really made the day special having ‘live’ piano music. Best wishes, Becci & Andy "

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"From the very beginning Rock Tonight were just excellent. Laura was the person I was in contact with most and her response time was super quick. She was always very reassuring and accommodating and the band helped make the wedding day run so smoothly. I really enjoyed the covers that we'd asked them to learn and the whole band had such a wonderful presence. Loved their set list and the performance on the night of the wedding was fantastic. Lots of guests were asking how we found Rock Tonight and we're very glad we did! She's got a great voice, the band's sound was exactly what we wanted and really helped the energy on the wedding. I couldn't recommend them enough!"

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"Jon is such an engaging person He really gets the crowd alive!! Singing dancing and smiling!! He asks for your requests! And every person who meets him is very impressed with him!!!"

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"Pauline and The Imaginary Friends played on stage at our Teddington Christmas Lights Up event and were fantastic. I booked them very last minute as the event was initially cancelled due to lack of funds which were then raised by local residents. They were exceptionally professional and did the perfect set to entertain people of all ages. The combination of Pauline’s fabulous voice and the music accompaniment from Gareth and Matt is the perfect recipe for any event. We loved their energy and how they got the crowd dancing. "

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"John's performance at our wedding was incredible. Many of the guests were talking about how good he was. Thank you John!"

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"Tony Vani is almost as well known for generously encouraging and showcasing fellow musicians as he is for his versatility as a musician in his own right. His focus is on blues and classic rock with his band, “Stir” (Mark Bishop, bass; Shirley Dianne Baker, vocals; and, Christ Whiteman, drums). He also plays gospel blues with “Tony Vani and the Holy Blues Band” (Vitas Slapkauskas, bass; Matt Smith, guitar and, Chris Lingard, drums) and performing Delta blues in his duo with slide guitarist Kenny Pauze or by working solo. As every musician knows, you are not a true musician unless you have had that nightmare gig. Tony recalls one night at a club in Napanee when he had to do the walk of shame after being fired on the spot because his guitar string broke. Thus, he learned the great guitar player lesson: “though shalt not leave home without a spare guitar and have it tuned up, ready to go”. His most memorable gig was when he performed for his Mom on her 80th birthday – it was the first time she had ever heard him. Over the years, he has generously and tirelessly organized many open mics at The Belleville Club featuring a mix of amateur and professional musicians who perform solo or join in with others. He creates such a relaxing atmosphere that it feels like the concert is taking place in your living room. “I enjoy bringing out new people and watching their confidence grow. Music is therapy. People have the opportunity to try out new things, have a safe place to practice performing in public, and besides, it’s fun”, he laughs. Known predominantly for his harp playing, his favourite harmonica influences include Little Walter, Paul Butterfield, Charlie Mussellwhite and Corky Siegal. “I am so impressed with their tone, virtuosity, rawness and overall feel”, he says. Other musical influences include Eric Clapton, The Allman Brothers, John Mayall, Muddy Waters and Robert Johnston. Self-described as self-taught, he says: “I always had awareness of what my personal style would be and I sought out teachers or I learned from playing along with records. I followed my passion.” He has just released a new CD of original material entitled “Her Blues” based on his own personal life experience of living with a loved one’s suffering. It’s a 7 year labour of love that is deeply reflected in the songs he has included on this album. Tony divides his time between his music, working with physically and mentally-challenged adults and living with his partner Debbie Hoskins, owner of the seven dogs who run their household. Find him at www.tonyvani.com or on Facebook @TonyVani and go out to support live music because #livemusicmatters."

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"We can’t thank HayLee enough for playing during our drinks reception on our wedding day, it was the perfect start to our celebrations. They really set the scene and he played a fantastic mix of songs that all our guests enjoyed - they played for 3 hours straight because our guests loved them so much and didn’t give him chance for a break! Everyone raved about HayLee and they incredibly talent. Hayley’s vocal range is unbelievable and Lee swopped between piano and guitar! During the build up to the wedding HayLee got in touch a number of times to confirm all details and make sure we were happy with everything, they responded quickly to any queries and was always friendly, accommodating and professional. If you need a musician for any event or wedding we cannot recommend HeyLee enough, you won’t find anyone better, do not hesitate and get them booked!"

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"Thank you for being a vessel for bringing people beautiful music that can bring me to tears sometimes. "

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"Music&Soul isn’t just a wedding band; they’re an experience! They made us laugh, cry, dance, and celebrate like never before. Their talent is undeniable, their energy is contagious, and their professionalism is top-notch. If you want music that speaks to the soul, this is the band to book!"

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"Terrific trio, filled the house every night on an MSC Ship. Wonderful front-Woman vocalist who is extremely versatile in her singing style to accomodate a library of music greats. Go see them if you can, you'll love them! PH"

Reply by OltreOceano Trio
Hello Paul, thank you for your compliments. We are happy to made you fun. If you want, follow us on TikTok and Instagram Overtheocean Trio. We send you a lot of kisses!

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"Victor and Tai were fantastic. I am higly recommending this little band. Victor plays,sing so beautifuyl and made a great fun for every guest.They put so much heart and love to their job which made our event even more special. Thank you so much and I want you back! "

Reply by The Latín Experience
Gracias! Ustedes fueron muy amables y alegres con nosotros!

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