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"Liv was fantastic, she made our day so special. I couldn't stop smiling at her. Thank you so much Liv xx"
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"As a music journalist, I am someone well used to hearing performances covering the whole spectrum of ability, from very talented, to no talent whatsoever; mainly on the working circuit, encountering much from the bottom end of the scale, the flaws of which seemingly pass by, or go over the heads of the audience, mediocre musical acts often gaining acceptance despite (or because of) their lack of any talent whatsoever. So, when on a random whim, I booked MAYHEM into The Old Crown, Hayes, I was pleasantly surprised to come across that jewel one constantly seeks: a light hidden in the bushel, an act of great quality. Don’t get me wrong, on the surface, MAYHEM are basically just another covers band, with certainly not much more to offer in terms of choice of material than others treading the same circuit. The difference though, is in the depth of thought in the vocal arrangements, and the attention to detail in the performance of the songs. Someone in the band has true musical knowledge. The way the vocals are arranged and used is no accident, and the music has a depth and surety that is pure class. Carol’s voice is unique, and at many points conveys rare emotion for those who can hear. The two voices are a happy accident of coincidence; Carol’s rather treble voice, Billy’s gruff baritone, both interesting voices taken in isolation, but together producing a sound that is perhaps greater than the sum of its parts. The quality of both singers shows itself also in the faultlessly correct intonation, the thrilling blend and invention of the harmonies, the search for expression in the vocals, the subtle use of the arrangements to produce expression. Most of these subtleties are of course lost on the general public, but the band still have enough battle-hardened experience and know-how to ride out any waves of indifference, and overcome the hardest heart with a friendly approach to their clientele, patiently trying out various styles and eras, constantly striving to reach their listeners, despite a kind of yearning in the music for serious recognition. Personally, I found it somewhat sad that a talented band like this has to resort to some popular (and bland) material, but one must bow to reality, and work is work. Still, the musicians didn’t just accept the status quo of this material; they always had a few surprises in store in the way they approached any song, however scraped from the bottom of the barrel. Carol’s voice sounded at its best on songs like “SUMMER OF ’69” and “I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT”, but she shone through on harder songs too, like “LIVING ON A PRAYER” and “DON’T BRING ME DOWN”. Billy didn’t sing quite as many lead lines, but when he did, it was with a power and confidence that knew just how best to carry the melody, and the strength of harmony singing was in a different league from the average one would expect to hear in a situation like this. On “Living La Vida Loca” the dual vocals were outstanding, perhaps the most equal blend of the day, with other such highlights for me being “Don’t Stop me Now” and “I Wanna Know what Love is”. The locals however enjoyed some of the lighter material more, such as “Rockabilly Rebel”, square dancing their way through the afternoon with great whoops and hollers, playing their part in a very pleasant day in a very pleasant pub. There was a humorous moment when the lads at the bar joined in with “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” all pointing and dancing in the manner of Tom Cruise in “Top Gun”! A vivid sight to behold, for sure! The day ended with a raucous rendition of “Rockin’ All Over The World”, the two singers showing that they could rock it with the best of them when the chips are down. Can’t wait to see this band again. (10 / 10) Andrew Staines "
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"So happy we booked All Killer, we wanted an alternative wedding and certainly got it with this band! So good!"
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"We couldn't have chosen a better DJ for our wedding. Long before our big day, he spent plenty of time talking to us, listened to all our wishes and, with his experience, made us feel confident that everything would go perfectly. On the wedding day, everything was truly flawless. He had an excellent sense of atmosphere and always knew what music to play at the right time. The dance floor was packed all night and the mood was simply unique. Our reception was held in a wonderful venue by the sea and the atmosphere was so magical that even many passers-by stopped to watch and celebrate with us. This shows how special he is in spreading joy and enthralling people with his music. Even today, our guests talk about how wonderful the music was and how much fun they had. Thank you for making our wedding day truly unforgettable. We will remember this night forever and we recommend you with all our hearts to any couple looking for the ideal DJ!"
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"Thank you so much. Hannah’s voice is beautiful everyone was full of compliments. So happy with both the ceremony and her singing during the canapes. Her repertoire is extensive and each song was sang amazingly. Thank you"
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"Would highly recommend Ben for any occasion. A lovely guy, great voice, even took requests! All of our guests have said how great he was."
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"Gig Heaven My Account Reviews Reviews This page allows you to add new reviews and post replies to reviews displayed on your listing... Add a new review Click the button below to add a new review to your listing Wedding Saxophonist / Sax Emperor. Reply to reviews I cannot recommend him highly enough—he's a true professional saxophonist who brought an incredible energy to our party. His performance was outstanding, captivating every guest and elevating the atmosphere to an unforgettable level. He arrived punctually and came fully equipped with everything needed to keep the party alive. If you're looking to create a memorable experience that your guests will talk about long after, he is an absolute must-have for your event. A perfect 10/10!"
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"Dear Steve and all of ABBA Inferno We were literally just about to write and thank you …. We are speechless - and don’t really know how to thank you enough - it was SUCH AN AMAZING event …. you TOTALLY made our wedding day for us - the energy was electric - and the performance was out of this world - everyone had an amazing time and you all were definitely the stars of the day!!!! There were people dancing that night who I don’t think had EVER danced in their lives or who had not danced of years - i.e. our Mums - and my Aunty who was, earlier in the day during the photos, walking with a stick, complaining about her hip and looking for earplugs incase things got too loud - was suddenly up on the dance floor boogying down like there was no tomorrow - saying that she 'wouldn’t have missed it for the world’ … people were drawn to the dance floor like a magnet … even Ian who is the world’s most grumpy dancer was up there along with our special needs son who we didn’t think would be able to join in that part of the day!!! Thank you for your very kind words - and we are so glad you enjoyed it too!!!! We would recommend you to anyone in an heartbeat and we will have memories forever of the superb evening!!!! Many heartfelt thanks again!!!!! Hugs and love Cathy & Ian xxxxxxxxxx Cathy's wedding June 2019 "
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"Een verrijking van ons tuinfeest! Jan heeft bij de borrel heerlijk easy saxofoon gespeeld tussen de mensen door met muziek van de dj als achtergrond. Gaf een heel speciale touch aan ons feest! "
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Dank voor de review Marilux,
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"David has been playing our annual event for the past 2 years and we’ve already booked him again for this year. He plays a great mix of songs and he’s happy to play requests when possible. Great for small parties, backyard mixers and similar!"
Reply by David Karp
Thank you, Teresa! It’s always a pleasure playing for you and I’m looking forward to working with you again soon. Best regards, David Karp
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"What a treat for our neighborhood block party picnic! Jovan and the crowd couldn’t get enough. Kids were copying his spins and my Mother said she hadn’t had that much fun in years."
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"Thank you Groove Star for delivering a terrific party atmosphere at Redditch Golf Club last night for my Captains Summer Party. Great musicians and singers who had everyone up and dancing!!"
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"Melisma Manouche with Sarah-Jane singing were great. Brilliant music and very friendly. Would definitely recommend again."
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"Muy bueno recomendado hace muy bien su trabajo y toca exelente muy buen ambiente "
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"Amazing Band We had Indigo Sky play for us twice . They are very friendly , always smiling and played great music ., We wouldn’t use anyone else now and we highly recommend them . "
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