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"Amazing entertainer, gets the crowd going and a brilliant musician. Big sound for a solo acoustic performer and brilliant and funny chat with crowd."

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"Foggy DJ'd my brothers wedding last night. He was absolutely amazing! He had good banter and was a great laugh. Music was great from beginning to end. Would definitely use Foggy for future event"

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"Ryan performed a live version of some of his magic over a video call as a surprise for my 40th birthday during lockdown. He presented with humour and unassuming confidence and we found it intriguing and fantastical as he continued to amaze us. I'd highly recommend booking him for all sorts of occasions, the fun and mystery will keep friends or guests so much entertainment. Really enjoyable magic."

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"Absolutely exceptional. We hired The Cheers for our wedding evening reception and they were superb - our guests loved them and we had the best time. Ben was incredibly responsive in the lead up to our wedding, and nothing was too much trouble - including learning our first dance song. We can't recommend The Cheers enough - thank you Ben and the band!"

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"My goodness you were the star of our wedding!!! Thank you so much! Everyone raved about you!! "

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"Hi Friedel, On behalf of the Client, Stephen Pellerade and Corporate Dance company S.A. we would like to thank you for your amazing talent you displayed to the guests for the Gatsby themed event and his surprise wedding. Your saxophone playing is soul full. The guests were highly entertained by your character, skills and the way you conducted that saxophone to produce sound that is satisfying. Some of the guests said that the entertainment felt like they were in a movie. We are truly looking forward to partner with you in the future. Thanks,"

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"You guys are amazing!!! We just saw you at the winter carnival and yes the ice sculptures were good, but damn you guys brought the house down. I keep telling my wife, I freaking love this band. I usual dont dance in public around strangers but when you played Prince “I would Die for You” I couldn’t help but jam out! You have gained a couple of fans for life and will definitely come to any concert you do."

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"I hired Pianist Violinist Franciacorta for a corporate event in the Franciacorta area, and they exceeded all expectations. We were looking for something elegant yet engaging, and this duo delivered exactly that. From the planning phase, they were extremely organized and flexible. They understood the mood we wanted to create and proposed a musical selection that perfectly matched the tone of the event. Their repertoire is diverse and refined, making them suitable for a wide range of occasions. Live, they are absolutely outstanding. The pianist plays with great sensitivity, while the violinist adds a powerful emotional layer that truly captivates the audience. The balance between the two instruments is flawless. Our guests were impressed, and many asked for their contact details. Their music played a key role in the success of the evening. I highly recommend Pianist Violinist Franciacorta to anyone looking for high-level musicians who can enhance any event with elegance and style."

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"Wow! Jesus was just fantastic on our wedding day, setting the scene for our guests arriving and getting the party going at our cocktail hour , thank you! You added such a special element to our day ?we would 100% recommend Jesus for any wedding or event a true professional with a fantastic talent x"

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"We had a fantastic night and party with Cleo. She is very good at what she does, great dancing and everyone had a good time. We will call her again in the future. Highly recommended!"

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"Fan Club Party Band were AWESOME! Really easy to communicate with prior to the event, they got the setlist perfect for our audience. It was my partners 30th and she loved it! The performance was incredible, the dance floor was packed, and the set up looked fantastic too. They were also super friendly and considerate whilst setting up/packing down. Five stars for sure, would definitely recommend."

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"Peter is an absolute legend. He came to play at my 40th birthday party because we had seen him play at a local pub and thought he was fantastic. He played for over 3 hours - the dance floor was always buzzing. A huge number of songs he knows."

Reply by Peter Burns
Thank you Adam, it was a great party.

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"The first time I saw Magic Maisie perform I was blown away! Amazing presence, confident, plus her presentation and performance at 13 years of age is incredible. Maisie is definitely one to keep an eye out for"

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"One of the best DJs I've heard in a while, kept the crowd on its feet"

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"It began as a Swing Band project, in the winter of 2005, in Oswego, NY, where Rick met Evan Dobbins, and put together a ten-piece swing band, to play occasional concerts, and private parties. Evan was to contract and Rick would be in charge of music when, the band played five, or six-events, and Rick had the idea, they would not only play swing music, but play modern jazz. Thus, ''The Little Big Band'', and ''Uptown Society Orchestra'' were formed. In 2006, the band released their first disc, entitled “In Times Shadow”, which was a mainstream release on Blue Jazz. It received wide critical acclaim, prompting Ollie Bivins in LA to say: “Rick Holland (Trumpet) and Evan Dobbins (Trombone) lead a group of New York area musicians, who could give the more well-known big bands in New York and Los Angelas a run for their money, and as part of the the Blue jazz label, a label that promotes and distributes jazz musician’s albums. this big band is taking its destiny into it’s own hands rather than wait to be “discovered” by the major labels. More power to this label and all others who do the same. Lovers of Big Band music, especially, will like the Rick Holland-Evan Dobbins Little Big Band’s refreshing recording.” Doug Collar in East Lansing, Mi said this....''I have just played “In Time’s Shadow” the new CD from the Rick Holland-Evan Dobbins Little Big Band. What a disc! What a sound! What an ensemble! This disc is my top nomination for jazz ensemble release of the year. The arranging is nonpareil and the soloists masterful. The whole package is varied, listenable, and leaves the audience asking for more. Rick Holland and Evan Dobbins have created a musical experience that our listeners will absorb and enjoy.'' After the release of this disc, the band landed their first steady gig at Tasteology, every Monday night. The gig lasted 2 years, as the bands repertoire grew. The band then moved over to the Loving Cup, in Henrietta, New York. They played on Sunday nights, this gig lasted 3 years. This led to the band 2nd recording, “Trilby”, in 2011. Some of the review was just marvelous. For example: Throughout Trilby, the Rick Holland-Evan Dobbins Little Big Band plays on the level of most better-known ensembles, performing music that is inventive, full of life and fun. Their CD is highly recommended.-Scott Yanow, author of ten books including The Jazz Singers, The LA Times What a surprise! This band and musicians were unknown to me, but they are absolutely great! For listeners to hear musicians challenge themselves, and be taken along for the ride, records like this are a must! The musicians in the Rick Holland-Evan Dobbins Little Big Band are all reaching the high musical standards realized by playing in this excellent Little Big Band! This music will be featured in my playlists for many months to come. Thank you again for sending this exceptional CD to me. Peter Kuller - Jazz Presenter Radio Adelaide 101.5 FM, and www.radio.adelaide.edu.au JPL "Jazz from Down Under". The liner notes inform us that this ensemble started as a swinging dance band in 2005. Since then, they've evolved into a solid, well-arranged outfit with first rate solos played by intriguing, skilled jazz cats. The feeling I derived from the CD was similar to a classic Blue Note session. You know, several well-written originals that are melodically strong, and a few standards to test the players' chops on familiar material. The co-leaders play flugelhorn and trombone, respectively. Most of the arrangements come from pianist Bill Dobbins, who allows plenty of room for free-swinging solo work. The familiar vehicles here include Benny Golson's "Stablemates" and Sonny Stitt's "Eternal Triangle." I also spotted a tune called "Rich's Call" by Kerry Strayer, a baritone player of the highest stripe, and a skilled composer and arranger as well. It is interesting to note three compositions from jazz harmonica whiz, Hendrik Meurkens. Perhaps, he has some connection to the band. Finally, it should be said that this session is directed straight down the middle of the bop highway. Simply an outstanding blowing session on songs that, amazingly enough, sound like songs! Wow! What a Surprise! "

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