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"Jen! Wow! What a singer! Jen sang throughout various points at our wedding and was amazing. Her voice added a real vintage and classy feel to the day. All our guests commented on how brilliant she was. Sean was also our DJ, and what a great DJ he is! The dance floor was packed all night and he really listened to the type of music we wanted. I could not recommend SNJ entertainment more! They were organised, professional and superb at providing entertainment throughout the entire day"

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"Melissa was amazing a Fantastic singer, everybody who came to the party said what a lovely lady and singer. Melissa has a amazing personality. My auntie absolutely loved her special day. We will definitely be booking you again for my dads 70th next year. Thank you very much for a amazing day."

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"Vale Acoustic are absolutely incredible! We booked Matt and Steve for our wedding, and we are so happy we did! Their music throughout the ceremony and cocktail hour were beautiful. They were amazing at working with us in creating acoustic versions of our favourite songs for the ceremony, which I just loved walking down the aisle to. As for the dance floor - unreal! Our guests have said the dance floor at our wedding is one of the best they’ve ever been to! They really understood the music we wanted to play and the kind of energy we wanted our guests to feel, as having a great dance floor was important to us. They were great at reading the crowd and keeping the dance floor going right until the very end! And to top it all off, both Steve and Matt are just legends, great down to earth guys that add to the energy of the day! Thank you for everything!"

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"Janet H 16 days ago, External review Full starFull starFull starFull starFull star 5 out of 5 Wedding in Yateley Anna sang at our wedding and was fantastic. 5 Anna sang at our wedding and was fantastic. If you want great entertainment and great value for money Anna has a wide range of genres and a fabulous voice. You will not be disappointed. She also communicates well up to and including your event. Book her now to avoid disappointment. 5 QUALITY OF SERVICE 5 VALUE 5 COMMUNICATION EVENT DATE - 27TH AUG 2022 REVIEWED BY - JANET H"

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"We have been following this wonderful group since the beginning. Everything is good. The repertoire is excellent and Milo's voice is extraordinary. To see and hear."

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"As a wedding planner, I had the absolute pleasure to work with Victoria as she played live piano music at a wedding reception. I would recommend her from the bottom of my heart to any couple looking for a pianist to add that extra magical touch to their wedding day. She's been nothing short of amazing throughout the whole process - super friendly and easy to communicate with, punctual and extremely flexible on the wedding day - everything that a wedding planner wants in her team. I had goosebumps listening to her play, she's created a very romantic atmosphere throughout the entire reception. Thank you for everything!"

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Thank you so much! So happy to meet with you and being part of this amazing wedding!

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"Daniel & Shanelle made our birthdays truly magical. Their voices harmonized beautifully, and the atmosphere they created was pure bliss."

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"Andy is a great musician! He performed an awesome set for an Underground Sound gig with his original, authentic material!"

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"Great music...Great Band.... Thanks for an amazing evening and music at out Wedding Festival celebration. These guys were awesome and made the evening go so smoothly...their sets were ace and the display they provided fitted in perfectly with our theme for the night... Highly recommended ...and so many comments over the next few days from friends and family about how Fab the band was.... Keep up the good work guys.."

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"Raquel’s Riot was amazing! From booking to performance - professional and organized. Great sounds, great vibes, great people! Will book them again!"

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"Anthony war meine Geburtstsgsüberraschung von meinem lieben Mann. Ich war von deinem Gesang sehr fasziniert. Unsere sämtlichen Gäste ebenso. Ant ist sehr nett und zuvorkommend."

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"Mike, you were incredible. You made the afternoon - it was the perfect send off. I definitely will be in contact for any future events. Once again, thank you all the guests loved you, especially the renditions of Irish songs as they were Dad’s favourite, bless you Mike. "

Reply by Mike Thomas
Thank you so much for the kind review Kate ! It was a privilege to play at Tommy’s wake and I’m glad that all his family and friends enjoyed the music. People were so kinds afterwards, including your brother. Please keep me in mind for any future events, it was great to play for you all. Best Wishes Mike

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"I hired Matthew for my 50th birthday party and am so pleased that I did - he was exactly what I was looking for! I selected him on the basis of the quality that I saw on the website, and felt that he was even better in person. Being somewhat fussy, I was apprehensive about finding someone who could meet my needs, but Matthew suggested that we had a meeting before my event and we chatted through my ideas and preferences - as well as the things that I did not want! I came away feeling that he understood me and that we had connected, which was incredibly reassuring, and I was not let down on the night. Matthew is an incredibly talented singer and guitarist - recreating songs in a way that not only reflects the original, but often putting his own twist onto them in a way that keeps them fresh and interesting. His use of the loop pedal was particularly impressive! It was of note that so many of my guests commented on how good he was - they had a great time and really got into the swing of things as he gradually turned up the tempo and got everyone dancing. In doing so, he took requests, interacted with the crowd, showed a good sense of humour and came across as a fun, friendly and approachable guy. He played a wide range of songs, all of which reflected our discussion beforehand, with a great balance between those you might expect at a party and some 'surprises' that may be less common but worked equally well - if not better! I would definitely hire Matthew again, and would recommend him to pretty much anyone: he has a list of nearly 500 songs to choose from, and has a strict policy of not having a 'usual' setlist - instead preferring to engage in a discussion of what you'd like, so would be able to cater for all tastes - even mine! Thanks so much Matthew - you turned a great night into an incredible night!"

Reply by Matt Baxter
Thank you so much for your review Ian - I was genuinely touched! I’m so happy that you enjoyed yourself, especially as I know how anxiety-inducing it can be to organise your own birthday party and feel responsible for everyone’s fun! I loved the atmosphere created by your guests and it was such a pleasure to see you and your friends all dancing together. I hope I can play for you again one day! - Matt

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"Jonny performed at our ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast. He was flexible with his timings as some parts of the day went faster than expected. So many people asked where we found him and lots have said they will likely book him to perform when they get married. He played exactly what we wanted and adapted timings well to fit the ceremony. He also chose appropriate music to play for the drinks reception and wedding breakfast. Some of our guests are huge David Gray fans and said that he reminded them of him, so he played some David Gray songs for them and they were delighted. He was absolutely lovely to deal with and we highly recommend booking with him."

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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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