Review Centre: 1970s Era Musicians & Bands

"Well done Saxyordon kept everyone happy , from young to old is there anthing you can't play , well worth the money great job 👏 "

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"Western Son and our Patrons have enjoyed having Jeff Smithart perform in our Hospitality Center this season, always a fun time with Jeff and the crowd loves the way he interacts with them. "

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"Vengo a Distrit Market principalme para comer y escuchar la hermosa música del mejor Sacofonista que he escuchado. Felicidades!!!"

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"Highly recommend Tim, friendly, reliable, great singer & guitarist, great playlist and gets the crowd going. Everyone commented on how good he was, made our party - thank you"

Reply by Tim Payne
Thanks a lot for your kind words Phil. I had a great time. Thanks a lot for making me feel so welcome.

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"With so many activities in his life and finding the time to play his music is just amazing. Personnaly, he has unpacked his saxophone just to play his wonderful music! I've recorded him just to listen to him play, truely a great sound. Listen to Dr Saxy if you want to have a great time, relax, or just enjoy great music."

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"incredibly talented and expressive saxophonist whose performance effortlessly blends technical skill with emotional depth. Whether performing jazz, classical, or contemporary pieces, they bring a rich tone, precise control, and a natural musicality that captivates the audience from the first note."

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"Brilliant band great for all occasions, very entertaining & great atmosphere "

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"March 26, 2017 Last night (March 25, 2017) the legendary Presley & Cash Highway Road Show pulled into Windsor for a night of fun, frolics and fundraising through the experience and dedication of two skilled local tribute artists. Paying Cash – The Johnny Cash Show and a Elvis brought the music of Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley to the Olde Walkerville Theatre for a fundraising event for the Miracle League of Amherstburg. The show began with Harrow, Ontario tribute artist who brought the post-war Elvis to life in a vibrant and highly entertaining set. The music selection was unique, as was his leg-shaking performance. This was a true tribute and not really an over-the-top impersonation as we so often see. There were no jumpsuits, no giant belts and no overweight wig-wearing phonies – this was the cool suit-jacket wearing Elvis that the world loved in 1956 and 1957. He had enough looks and moves to pull it off and present a believable reproduction of the way Elvis moved, sang and even interacted at the peak of his musical return. The song selection resembled the King’s 1957 performance at the PNE in Vancouver with such non-traditional tracks like Blueberry Hill, That’s When Your Heartaches Begin and Peace in the Valley. In many ways the lead singer reminded me of an early Michael Buble, with just enough Elvis in the mix to make it plausible and entertaining, but also enough of himself to keep it fresh and lively. He nailed Elvis’ voice from the early years, as well as the swagger and personality we would expect in an early Elvis tribute. The Silvertones mastered the musical presentation and were the perfect band to backup the energetic Elvis show. After a lengthy set, I couldn’t help but wonder what kind of incredible music could bring to the table if he decided to record some original music. It took a leap of faith to bring Buble his first recording contract, let’s hope someone does the same for him. Headliners Paying Cash captured the essence of 1968 Johnny Cash in both attitude and skill, pairing perfectly with 57-58 Elvis – these were the “attitude” years for both superstars, and although a decade apart, they seemed musically aligned at these specific intervals. The lead singers 12-year old daughter joined him on stage for three June Carter duets, and later when he acoustically took on Cash’s death-bed hit Hurt with guitar and piano accompaniment. The singer looked exactly like Cash at various times when he was at the mic, but he was always perfect when it came to the movements and nuances that Cash had on stage. You could actually see the fire in his eyes during such attitude anthems as Cocaine Blues, Folsom Prison Blues and Cry, Cry, Cry. That fire and his voice were right on par with Joaquin Phoenix’s movie adaptation of Cash, The band itself was so close to the original backup band that they should change their name to The Windsor Three. The guitarist handled the lead guitar as if he invented those licks himself, bassist injected some humour when he wasn’t playing his stand-up bass and drummer provided a solid drum beat throughout. The only thing missing was that they weren’t dressed in full black suits like The Tennesee Three probably would have been.The superstar of the show was his daughter, who charmed the audience with her stunning voice and light-hearted personality – a combination that played out in a fun and charming take on June Carter Cash for three songs, including the infamous relationship-song Jackson. Her personality and voice matched well with her fathers and the duets were a standout moment, much as they were in the movie Walk The Line. Paying Cash is a well put together band that captures the young and rebellious Johnny Cash like none other. This was the era of Johnny Cash that fans love the most and rarely get to see on its own in a tribute show. Should The lead singer and Paying Cash ever decide to hit the studio, I wouldn’t be surprised if the results sounded much like early Blue Rodeo, mixed with some good old Johnny Cash.If these two bands do play together again, the Presley-Cash combination is a sure fire knock-out not to be missed."

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"Great relaxing music while enjoying the good food. "

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"I love this band! I love live music. And the band is awesome! Very professional and most importantly very friendly! You’re invited to their events and the crew comes over and greets you during breaks. Very family oriented. I love them and follow them! They sing a great variety of genres! You want a good time, come see ExitLeft "

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"Very professional We are still enjoying the memories of a very fun party! We continue to receive compliments on the singing and music. The communication between us and you was very professional and clear. Many thanks for your wonderful performance, and now we know where to book you! "

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"​​Last night was EPIC. Drew, your band is awesome. People will be talking about u all for a while! Hope it brings u more business, especially if we’re invited!"... - A.S-Diaz (Email )"

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"Absolutely brilliant night! Thanks for giving us such enjoyable memories ??"

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"Great band with a good choice of songs which changes every gig."

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"Thank you so much for the wonderful moments you brought to our Wedding. We have shared your page on Gig Heaven with some of our guests and they will be contacting you!!"

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