Review Centre: 1970s Era Musicians & Bands

"I had the pleasure of witnessing Biagio Coppa's extraordinary performance at a private corporate event. With his saxophone skills, he turned the evening into a magical experience. Playing timeless classics Jazz and original compositions, he and his trio created an atmosphere of elegance and sophistication that captivated everyone in attendance. it really felt like we were in a New York jazz venue. Brian, Austria"

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"Thank you Peter for such a wonderful nights entertainment on Saturday. You really were the highlight of the event and I'm so pleased that I booked you. I'll be passing your details on!"

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"Very talented player! Love to have the live music "

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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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"Plays very well would highly recommend for small parties and small wedding "

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"EXIT LEFT IS A BAND WITH SOUL AND HEART!! They perform prolifically throughout Southern Florida - at all the favorite spots!! They rock the room with all the best covers. This local band also has HEART! At the beginning of the Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020, they played a benefit. It was planned to be a standing room only crowd. Instead it was filmed and streamed. This great band delivered a four-hour high-energy performance without missing a beat. We’ve since recommended them for other local events and follow them as their calendar fills. "

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"Such a great band who really set the tone for the evening and got everyone up and dancing which is difficult given our crowd aren't big dancers. Everyone I have spoken to so far says they were the best part of the evening and really contributed to making the night a big success."

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"We stopped by El Sarape while a friend was visiting from out of town, and Dr. Saxy’s live music ended up being one of the highlights of the weekend. His saxophone performance brought a warm, welcoming energy to the space and made the whole experience feel more memorable. My friend was genuinely impressed and kept commenting on how much he enjoyed the music. Beyond being a skilled saxophonist, Dr. Saxy is also a talented composer. He shared with us some pieces of music that he has been writing! It’s clear he puts real passion into his craft, and it shows. Thanks for a great night!"

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"GG and her guitarist made our night! They came an hour earlier for set up, were proffessional and easy going. Started with mellow songs and in an hour got everybody from kids to 70+ year olds dancing to the funky notes. GG's voice is amazing! She has a lovely aura and able flex her style to the mood of the group. Can't thank enough for this memorable evening."

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"Great local band with a great list of songs, guaranteed to get everyone up and dancing and being involved, played at my venue multiple times, and never fail to impress the locals. Will be booking again in the new year for more gigs."

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"Love listening to his playing!!! You can tell he loves to play the saxophone and he’s very good at it! The song selections were also really sweet and had me and my family singing along. Dr. Saxy is awesome!!!!"

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"Saw The Detours in Birmingham last month. Flawless set from start to finish. Tune after tune, kept me on the dancefloor all night. Can’t wait to see them again!"

Reply by The Detours Band
Thankyou, means a lot, hope to see you at another gig soon!

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"SSANTANASS BAND" Latin Jazz Rock Show Cancun Lady DJ, 2 Ladys Vocalists 1 Lady Keyboard Vocalist 1 Lady Bass Vocalist 1 Mr. Esquisite Lead Guitar Vocalist 1 Mr. Multi Percussionist 1 Performance Drummer Vocalist Availables in Impact of Action and Dynamic in Presentation in Languages : Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese. Latin, Jazz, Rock, Pop, Lounge, Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Reagee, Reguetón, Bossa Nova, Samba, Tango, Flamenco, Rumba, Mambo, Danzón, Bolero, Romantic, Ranchera International Music of Movies. Grand Opening "Hard Rock Cafe" in Cancun Q.Roo Mexico. Grand Opening "Dady Rock" Disco Bar in Cancun Q.Roo Mexico. Grand Opening of 2 "Tequila Rock" in Cancun Q.Roo Mexico. Grand Opening "Tequila Boom" Bar in Cancun Q.Roo Mexico. Grand Opening "EXTAXIS" Discotec in Cancun Q.Roo Mexico. 12 Grand Openings and Events of Hotels Resorts in Cancun Q. Roo and Riviera Maya Mexico First of all, we would like to thank you for providing us with the opportunity to integrate into your Dynamic Team and Show Our Talent as Music Artists with the possibility of having Quality Musical Instrument Equipment and Access to State-of-the-art Technology such as Impact Costumes with Led Lights, Led Screen, Light Lazer, Holograms, Virtual Reality Effect, Stage Effects and Accessories to Project Impact Show how We would like to do it Musically Introducing "SSANTANASS BAND" Latin Jazz Rock Show"

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"The razorz played our wedding at Moorpark golf club as a private booking amazing night Raz and the boys had the guest up and signing along to all the classics great night was had by all and the feed back from our guest was brilliant. thanks for making our reception guys cant wait for an excuse to book again and party with you Andy"

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