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"Blending Tradition with Modern Hits! Ixeis Afixeis these Greek Band brings a unique blend of both traditional Greek music and contemporary hits. While their roots lie in laïkó, rebetiko, and folk, they also expertly cover songs by popular modern Greek artists like Vertis, Karras, Pantelidis, and Vissi. Their versatility makes them the perfect choice for any event, combining the timeless sounds of Greece with the energy of today’s top hits. Whether you're celebrating a wedding, party, or festival, Ixeis Afixeis keeps the crowd dancing and engaged all night long with both classic and current Greek music!"

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"Thanks again for making our wedding very special !"

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"Happy to have hired Michael for to pipe my new bride into the venue and up the aisle, it was a surprise for herself and she absolutely loved it as did the guests . A must for a wedding in my opinion , absolutely fantastic singer piper. Thanks again."

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"These performers are exceptional. They were the key ingredient to the success of our Pizza Party reception, instantly creating an authentic and wonderfully special vibe. Their ability to involve every person—from the youngest guests to the oldest—was remarkable. The music flowed effortlessly, transforming the simple reception into a true Italian festa. If you are looking for talented professionals who truly know how to uplift an atmosphere, look no further."

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"Wow what can I say, we asked for a country band and we booked the Country Rocks Band… they were everything we could’ve asked for! Everyone was up on the dancefloor from the first song to the last drum strike! Amazing night thoroughly had by all. Our guests kept commenting how great they were! Thanks so much to Chloe And the band! "

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"Hi guys You were Fantastic. Couldn't quite believe how close you sounded to the record. You were great"

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"Great live band, music and sound is of a high quality. Would definitely recommend to anyone who's looking for a function band."

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"I’ve been the Phoenix festival entertainment chairperson for the last 20 years. Thankfully Synthesi was hired my first year and we’ve never looked back. I’m proud to say they have played our festival every year since! Their professionalism and musicianship is incredible and of the highest quality, the fee structure is a great value and they are a true joy to work with! Peter Deneff, Synthesi’s leader, understands the needs of his clients and goes above and beyond to ensure a great entertainment experience. My rating is actually 11, one more than 10! Don’t hesitate to make them part of your next event or celebration!"

Reply by Synthesi
Thank you so much, John! We feel like family every year at the festival. Your hospitality and "filotimo" are off the charts! 😃🇬🇷🎼🎹🎸

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"Oak & Brass gave the party a great atmosphere, with their great voices and fantastic guitar playing. Their song choice for the evening was spot on, with some real classics mixed with the modern, many of which became great sing alongs. I would highly recommend Oak & Brass and would have no hesitation in rebooking him in the future. Thanks again Oak & Brass! "

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"Over the years Spectra have used Bob Ferguson and his bands Celtic Horizon and Beggars Row to entertain many of our corporate clients. Bob is a natural charmer, has a great voice and delivers many traditional and more contemporary songs with great style. He always has fun on stage, loves to interact with guests and uniquely can always be relied on to read the room so that audiences feel they are part of the experience. We love having Bob play for our clients!"

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"It was great, thanks to the band for being part of it and making it a night to remember. Thanks to your patience and understanding through the organising too."

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"I booked Sandra & Paul to play during our drink reception. They made our day so special creating a warm and magical atmosphere. I can’t recommend them enough."

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"We booked Stéphanie and Olly to play some music for my 30th birthday, an Italian and 20’s themed night in a large house. They were extremely professional and friendly and tailored the music to fit in with the evening. Everyone though they were wonderful and really helped make the night extra special. I think my favourite part of the whole weekend was when everyone was up dancing to Stéphanie and Olly’s music. Would certainly recommend! Thank you Stephanie and Olly ! "

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"I had the pleasure of the Brogues two piece ceilidh band of Alan and Grace to host my 21st birthday. The whole experience from booking, organising and the party itself was perfect. Grace and Alan were professional, friendly and ensured the best experience possible for both me and my guests. They ensured a personalised experience and everyone commented on how amazing the music and atmosphere was and I cannot thank them enough for making my 21st the special night it was."

Reply by The Brogues Ceilidh Band
Thank you so much for this lovely review Lauren! We had so much fun celebrating with you and your guests - always a pleasure to return to Islay :)

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"I can't say enough wonderful things about Cold Weather Company! Steve was my primary contact and he responded to every email promptly. He answered yes to all requests. The band arrived on time and agreed to stay for a late night acoustic set. They were consummate professionals. The music is why we chose the band, and it was amazing & beautiful to hear live. They were the perfect blend of background music that you really want to stop your conversation to listen to, however their cover of Let It Be was so moving, it silenced the room. We could not have chosen better for our fundraiser, all 150 guests were entertained! We are still hearing rave reviews."

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