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"Such a great band, sound fabulous, music that gets you up to dance too. Highly recommend to go and see."

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Thank you Viviene.

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"Great to have this band at our event with their experienced leader in charge. The band played beautifully in the background but lit up the party when people wanted to dance. I gladly recommend them to anyone looking for live music to spice up their next event. "

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"A great young couple with an individual style. Entertained a variety of age groups and the knowledge and trivia presented in their sets was second to none. "

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"Awesome night watching these guys. Brought some of my favourite Motown classics to life. Can’t wait for the next one!!! "

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We're happy if you are happy. Thank you.

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"We hired Lee for our company holiday party, and he was fantastic! Very talented and the perfect overall vibe for our event! We will definitely work with him again!!"

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"Thank you so much Outriders for giving your time to this amazing charity event - you were terrific. xx"

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"When pure talent meets great music, it becomes Glitter & Gold! "

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"There’s more to Johnny Ticktin than meets the eye. Well-versed in the blues, having once served as lead guitar player for the legendary Louisiana Red, the open-minded Ticktin is a sponge, soaking up the subtle six-string nuances and intricacies of a multitude of genres—from surf to classic R&B, swing and even Mambo—on his eighth album with The Headhunters, That’s All I Need. It would feel right at home in any rough-and-tumble roadhouse. The title is borrowed from a song, covered here in all its dark, swampy glory, off Magic Sam’s 1967 iconic electric blues marvel West Side Soul. Watery, backwoods ripples of Sam’s tremolo guitar style and seductive rhythms meander through Creedence Clearwater Revival’s mysterious kudzu on Johnny & The Headhunters’ version, as Ticktin and company paddle up a lazy river of Bayou groove. Just as fluent in nasty rockabilly, they thrive in the sweltering heat of the 1957 obscurity “Chicken House,” giving it a warm buzz and making it rumble and swagger, while the lascivious, infectious funk of “Body and Fender” – a Doc Pomus/Duke Robillard joint originally built for soul crooner Johnny Adams – shakes all over and ogles the female form. A rousing, boogie-woogie version of Lowell Fulsom’s Chess Records’ hit “Rock ‘Em Dead” is wonderfully shambolic, and Ticktin rides the lightning of the Link Wray instrumental “Ace of Spaces” like a champ, gleefully wheeling through edgy garage-rock riffs with appropriate vim and vigor. What feel he and his band have for this material. There is not the slightest bit of indifference to it anywhere on this record. Not that they need it, but help arrives in the form of keyboardist Tam Sullivan, who wraps smoky, sensual organ and wraiths of piano around a soulful remake of Bobby “Blue” Bland’s “Lead Me On,” and singer Liz Springer, who joins her brazen vocals to Ticktin’s in the cheeky, but charming, duet “Watch and Chain.” And, with the solid machinery of a good backing band at work behind him, Ticktin can just let loose – witness the slide-guitar fury of their cover of Elmore James’ “Shake Your Money Maker.” For aficionados of tasteful guitar work and music that time shouldn’t have forgotten, this is what you need. —Peter Lindblad SPREAD THE NEWS! FacebookTwitter RELATED STORIES September 3rd, 2023 Rhythm & Roots Festival August 28th, 2023 Rhythm & Roots: Family Fave July 28th, 2023 When Rock & Roll is a Verb"

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"Couldn't recommend these guys enough.They had our guests dancing all afternoon and night. Great entertainment and would definitely have them again in a heartbeat for our next events. "

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"As a wedding planner, I have worked with many bands over the years, but Benga Party Band is by far one of the best . They are professional, and talented, and their energy on stage is unbeatable. They were able to accommodate all of the couple's requests and made their special day even more memorable. cant wait to work with them again ! Emma"

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"Performance with very well played music, top musicians with a different structure and approach to music, the genres played with a very unique approach that differentiate from the regular party bands. Public felt involved to listen good and well played music."

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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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"We booked Ginger and her band for our family festival celebrating 3 special things, everyone has said how good they were and even after a minor adjustment with the stage set up they still managed to get everyone up dancing to their own incredible set list, we particularly enjoyed Gingers repartee with the crowd, thanks again, Lisa and Gerry."

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"If you want a band that deliver a great night of music and fantastic sound then this is the band for you. From booking, to the party great communication with a very attentive approach. I can only recommend these guys, but if you have any doubts go and see them locally you will not be disappointed. Thanks for making my night so special."

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"Choose them!!! I had no doubts from the very first moment. They had to be the ones to play at my wedding. And so it was—I’m beyond happy! It was an incredible party, with everyone dancing and singing. They were engaging in exactly the way I had dreamed of. Thank you!!"

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