Review Centre: Musical Acts

"He was the perfect wedding singer for our reception thank you Ian 🤍"

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"Michelle is one of the most versatile, professional, and fine musicians I've ever met. She sight-read over 35 minutes of difficult music with a smile on her face!"

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"We hired John Henry to play for a corporate dinner at the Rock House at the Omni Barton Springs Resort. He was professional, kind, humble, and highly talented! Everyone loved having the music in the background - it added the perfect touch to our event. I would hire him again and again! "

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"You are impressive. Today was my first day in Prague and I didn't expect that amount of skill. U just rock the entire mall. And of course, conquered some hearts <3 "

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"Holiday Party Entertainer It was truly a pleasure having Tyler as a saxophonist at our Holiday Party! Our original saxophonist had canceled on us, but that may have been the best thing for our event as Tyler exceeded our expectations of what a saxophone player can bring to an event! Hiring a musician for your event is a leap of faith as you never know how they will perform or how your guests will react, but Tyler truly shined and captured the room. There was a moment where he performed during our dinner and some of our guest had gotten out of their seats to dance to "what a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong. Not only is he extremely talented, but he was also willing to make an accommodation of working with a guitarist we had contracted. During both his duo and solo performance, Tyler performed amazingly and showed that he had truly practiced the songs that we requested him to play. He had also done so with only a month of preparation as he was a last-minute entertainer for our event! Contracting and coordinating Tyler's performance was so simple! He was communicative and delivered all of the required documents for our accounting team and venue coordinator the same day as requested. If the conversation of having a saxophonist at one of our future events ever arises, Tyler will undoubtably come first to mind. Thank you for everything Tyler! We wish you the best and hope to have you again in the future."

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"Ed & Oliviya were amazing. They are very talented but also super friendly, relatable and tailored their music and style to our event and even were happy to accommodate an impromptu song or two! Lots of friends have already asked for their details. Beautiful voice and beautiful instrumental. Thanks for adding so much to our special party."

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"Please send my thank you’s to the members of the band that came to perform on Sunday for the Tennis Wheelchair Masters tournament. They were a delight to work with and really lifted the atmosphere on finals day, we had lots of great feedback from everyone about them. I will definitely keep the band in mind for any future events I am involved in as they were brilliant! If anything comes up I will definitely let you know!"

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"It’s quite possible to stroll right past the place while navigating West Kinzie Street, just a wee bit north of the Chicago River, and not even realize it. The only concrete clue that you’ve arrived at your destination is the sight of a black canvas entrance emblazoned with the curious moniker of the joint. It’s called Untitled, and that handle is purposely nondescript, only adding to the overall mystique of the nightspot. Head down a short flight of stairs, say hello to the doorman (there’s no cover), and you’ll find that Untitled offers a welcoming hideaway from the hustle and bustle of the Loop, which sits only a few blocks south on the other side of the river. During the Prohibition era, speakeasies dotted the Windy City landscape where those so inclined could quaff an alcoholic libation or two while securely hidden away from the long arm of the law. But those long-ago speaks were never this spacious or glamorously appointed. Make no mistake: this is a classy operation all the way, so you won’t spy any tennis shoes or sweatsuits sullying the polished dance floor. When the Rhythm Rockets take the stage at Untitled, as they’ve been doing on the second Wednesday evening of every month for a while now starting at 7:30 p.m. and going strong for three hours, the joint proceeds to jump to a barrage of eminently danceable rhythms. The music meshes perfectly with the delicious food and cool drinks that can be ordered by summoning your lovely waitress. You can dine on such delicacies as steak tartare, sea scallops, and mushroom tortellini, and top your feast off with a scrumptious slice of whoopee pie, a blend of dark chocolate-espresso cake, peanut butter mousse, and powdered sugar. There was a fair amount of dancing happening during the Rhythm Rockets’ most recent Untitled engagement, but most of the sizable crowd was content to soak in the swinging soiree at their tables or from their barstools. The sound quality was exceptionally crisp and full-bodied all night long; Dave Downer’s concise guitar licks sliced through the air with authority, and Nicole Kestler’s delightful vocals were mixed at precisely the right level for maximum enjoyment as she sailed through longtime Rhythm Rockets favorites that included Little Esther’s “Oo Papa Do,” the relaxed pre-war blues lament “Trouble In Mind,” and the band’s scorching arrangement of Ruth Brown’s “(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean” that they often use as a set closer. The sizzling sax section (tenors Michael Bielecki and Vince Salerno and baritone Justin Kierans) was tight and right throughout the evening, and the rock-solid combination of bassist Lou Marini and drummer Mark Fornek kept the grooves hitting on all cylinders. Mark usually sings a song or two on each set prior to Nicole’s entrance, and now he’s previewing a few Chicago blues numbers that he’s also singing with Dave’s new side band, the Five Alibis. Vince switched over to harmonica to give Little Walter’s ominous “I Don’t Play” an authentic Chicago blues sound, although the horns returned when Mark launched into Junior Wells’ playful shuffle “The Things I’d Do For You.” If you’re anywhere near River North on the second Wednesday of this or any month in the near future, take a walk down Kinzie and seek out Untitled, even if you have to look hard for it. It’s altogether worth the effort--and a great place to check out the Rhythm Rockets doing what they do best! "

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"Jackson nous a accompagnés pour notre anniversaire de mariage. Nos invités ainsi que nous-mêmes avons été ravis de sa prestation. Il a su mettre l'ambiance dès le départ et nous a fait tous participer tout au long de la soirée. Son talent de saxophoniste et son choix musical nous ont séduit. Une belle découverte et nous le félicitons. Nous le recommandons vivement, tout était parfait ! encore un grand merci pour votre prestation. Cette soirée a été magique. "

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"having played several gigs for us we knew we could rely on them to put on an entertaining show. Always guaranteed to have people singing along or up dancing. Very reasonable rates and always punctual and great communication"

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"Where else would I be on a beautiful evening then watching and listening Smoking Goats play love for the Platinum Jubilee. Incredible songs, incredible outfits and crowd engagement and incredible people what more can I say. Keep it strong guys I know you won’t disappoint! Absolutely amazing 😁🐐🥳"

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"You were amazing Rokstedy!!! We have such an awesome time singing along with you. Thank you for the advice as well :) Love, Diet Coke a.k.a Molly"

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Heeeey Diet Coke, here’s to an awesome year ahead. Thanks for your wonderful comments. Hope we get to see each other again.

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"Partecipare a un concerto di Organista Verona è stata un’esperienza emozionante. La sua tecnica raffinata e la profonda conoscenza del repertorio classico e moderno hanno creato un evento di grande qualità artistica. La sua capacità di comunicare attraverso la musica è straordinaria, coinvolgendo il pubblico e regalando momenti di pura emozione. Organista Verona è un artista serio, preparato e appassionato, perfetto per concerti in tutta Italia."

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"Michael is truly a professional. He arrived on time and played a variety of songs that made the private dinner I planned with my wife a great evening. I would highly recommend Michael to anyone that has a special event. I will definitely look to us Michael again. "

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"Shirin plays twice a week in our office grand piano . She is a gifted pianist and a super person !! "

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