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"Dawn Kelly & Neil Bailey are Magpie 22 and they released their single 'Cowboys and Indians’ on February 14th (iTunes, Amazon, Spotify etc). The song starts off quite atmospherically and then keeps this theme with a great story line so the lyrics are very important in this song and need to be listened to. Dawn’s voice is very strong and the music too is excellent making for a very expressive, enjoyable and memorable song and one that will no doubt evoke a few emotions. You can find out more about Dawn and Neil at their Facebook site."

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"I have been meaning to message you directly also to thank you. What you produced the night of our wedding was nothing short of magical - and I do not say this lightly. I am very happy to hear the band enjoyed the evening - I think their enjoyment and energy showed through their music. The feedback we have had from guests is overwhelming, particularly that the band and the singer (I don't remember his name) was the best they have ever heard at a wedding. You guys nailed the performance. I am so happy that we decided to do a live version, you could not have gotten the same energy and vibe with just a recording / original version. Your two sets were also perfect. There were a few times that we all stopped in the marquee to listen and appreciate the music, particularly My Way - I remember looking around and quite a few people were singing along! I think another sign of a success of a wedding is the number of people on the dance floor, and there was not an empty space during the second set. The amount of people of all ages dancing was a true highlight for me as we wanted this to be a wedding that everyone would enjoy - not just us. "

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"Awesomely refreshing retro late 60's style and places emphasis on songwriting… reminiscent of Joan Baez on the ballads…. Nice job, y'all!"

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"“Absolutely perfect! Without drawing attention, you made the evening. Kars and his team provided the music during a large corporate dinner we hosted for our clients. Their presence is never in the foreground, yet it sets a major part of the atmosphere. Thank you, and looking forward to the next collaboration!”"

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"These guys are FANTASTIC!!! We have been to many of their gigs. Great jazz and blues, gorgeous vocals, variety of instruments and great for dancing. "

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"GREAT BAND! ROADHOUSE ROCKED! BOOKED THEM FOR 3 MORE SHOWS!"

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"All I can say is - thank you. Livio Berak is a name for the volcano of energy in rock 'n' roll music. With his phenomenal voice, brilliant guitar skills, authentic and deep lyrics it's hard to take your eyes off his catchy performanse. His passion and soul that he leaves on stage are infectious. A magical and powerful experience in which the audience instinctively connect with every note, and the boundary between Livio and audience disappears. He truly rocks out every minute on stage and leaves no one indifferent."

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""Never heard so much emotion coming out of two people"-Nina Kraljić"

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"Almaz Duo performed at our wedding breakfast and all I can say is how amazing they were. Very tasteful musicians and highly recommended. All our guests passed comments on how good they were as a band. Thanks again you made our day very special xxx"

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"André created the most beautiful atmosphere for our intimate wedding in the Algarve. His guitar playing was simply stunning—soft, romantic, and perfectly suited to the tone of our elopement. The music flowed effortlessly throughout our ceremony and dinner, providing a magical backdrop without ever overwhelming the moment. What truly made the experience unforgettable was his willingness to go above and beyond—he even learned new boleros at our request and accompanied me while I sang to my groom. It was such a heartfelt and deeply personal moment, and André made it absolutely perfect. It felt truly magical. We couldn’t have asked for a more talented, thoughtful, and professional musician. He elevated every part of our day, and we would recommend him without hesitation! Muito Obrigada"

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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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"OMG! We had an absolute blast our first time hearing Gator & the All-Stars. We had friends from Las Vegas and they were blown away too. They are GREAT!"

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"Whether as MD, arranger or instrumentalist (or as is often the case, all three), Simon brings a level of rock-solid professionalism that makes everything a pleasure. His exceptional talents as an instrumentalist go without saying. But he is a dependable and hugely reassuring presence onstage and great fun off it. A real asset to any ensemble. Alexander Armstrong"

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"John L booked One Eyed Cats for their event Hi Guys, Thanks for helping make the party on Saturday so successful. I have had some great feedback and comments! Regards, Sally"

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"Hi Neil just to say big thanks for playing for us we all were truly lifted by your amazing gift. ❤️xx ............’The pleasure was all ours Neil ❤️ what an amazing night ? you and your music brought happiness to my dearest friends who really have had such a tough time lately Thank you ?’"

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