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"Great covers band! All fantastic musicians playing a wide range of music and making a great sound. We hired Shoot To Thrill for our wedding reception and we're so glad we did! Great night of entertainment!"

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"Benjamin is reliable, trusted , punctual and his energy is amazing. We enjoyed working with him last summer can’t wait wait to work together again 2022 . He is awesome saxophonist in İstanbul "

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"Such a pleasure for our ears! All of our guests enjoyed this show so much. Absolutely ideal for your corporate cocktail party. "

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"Amazing band that played at our pub recently. Would 100% recommend, we've already got the regulars asking for them back!"

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"Excellent professional, beautiful live music at our baptism. Thank you!"

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"We recently booked Ryan to perform at our annual awards ceremony. We were recommended to book a virtual magician and specifically Ryan. He blew everyone away and our employees have not stopped talking about him! Truly professional and couldn't do enough for us. Ryan really made a difference to our ceremony and we can't wait to book him again!"

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"Just to say thank you for your excellent playing on Sunday. Everyone enjoyed it. Rorys relaxed, smooth sound was perfect for our garden party and I received many complimentary comments from our guests on his behalf. He is a talented musician and was very professional but also approachable and friendly. I would certainly recommend him."

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"So happy that I got to experience the perfect duo, they attended my fundraiser for willowbrook hospice. Everyone commented on how well suited they were and that the music was beautiful. So nice to have a duo that you can hear and enjoy. Highly recommend them and hope to use them for future parties etc."

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"Can’t say enough good stuff about about Jack, fantastic performer. Great song repertoire, read the room brilliantly, always brings the house down. I would highly recommend, looking forward to the next one."

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"Hi Live Wedding Music, Just a note to say what a good show Coaster put on for us at the weekend. Everybody said what a great Live Party Band they were. Also, they managed to get in and set up efficiently and with no fuss and this was also very much appreciated. Matt seemed to be the guy in charge. We found him and all the band members to be unfailingly polite and friendly. The drummer (sorry, forget his name) was lovely to my grandson and even let him have a go on the drums after he was clearly interested. So, overall a great time was had. A significant number of our guests and family are professional musicians. So if you impressed us, you are on the right track. Please pass on our feedback to the band. Best regards, Mike *****"

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"Sadly our event was during some inclement weather. Not only did Micheal make it, he delivered a command performance for all my guests. Professional and skilled. Would highly recommend him."

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"These guys are a great band worth seeing over and over again. Every time I see them something different happens drummers awesome guitar player kicks ass at bass players got a great attitude the front man singer this guys love for what he does shows every time he performs or get on stage interacting with the audience even children he’s a nut thus guys got so much heart, so much energy so much love for what he does, it’s a pleasure seeing these guys perform every single time that Setlist ranges from rock ‘n’ roll to dance to R&B even it just doesn’t stop these guys rock ‘n’ roll. The energy is just unbelievable. Every time I see these guys perform I’m never let down. They’re awesome. Check them out you won’t regret it much love, peace"

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"The perfect choice for our wedding. All guests commented on the beautiful atmosphere created by their music and they met all our needs with personalized song choices for the day. It was straightforward communicating with them. They made all planning easy. A talented, friendly and professional duo who I’d recommend in a heartbeat!"

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"A fantastic festive edition to our winter wedding! Our guests loved the singing, they looked very smart and overall the experience of dealing with them has been very positive indeed. Thanks again! I would absolutely recommend and use again! "

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"It began as a Swing Band project, in the winter of 2005, in Oswego, NY, where Rick met Evan Dobbins, and put together a ten-piece swing band, to play occasional concerts, and private parties. Evan was to contract and Rick would be in charge of music when, the band played five, or six-events, and Rick had the idea, they would not only play swing music, but play modern jazz. Thus, ''The Little Big Band'', and ''Uptown Society Orchestra'' were formed. In 2006, the band released their first disc, entitled “In Times Shadow”, which was a mainstream release on Blue Jazz. It received wide critical acclaim, prompting Ollie Bivins in LA to say: “Rick Holland (Trumpet) and Evan Dobbins (Trombone) lead a group of New York area musicians, who could give the more well-known big bands in New York and Los Angelas a run for their money, and as part of the the Blue jazz label, a label that promotes and distributes jazz musician’s albums. this big band is taking its destiny into it’s own hands rather than wait to be “discovered” by the major labels. More power to this label and all others who do the same. Lovers of Big Band music, especially, will like the Rick Holland-Evan Dobbins Little Big Band’s refreshing recording.” Doug Collar in East Lansing, Mi said this....''I have just played “In Time’s Shadow” the new CD from the Rick Holland-Evan Dobbins Little Big Band. What a disc! What a sound! What an ensemble! This disc is my top nomination for jazz ensemble release of the year. The arranging is nonpareil and the soloists masterful. The whole package is varied, listenable, and leaves the audience asking for more. Rick Holland and Evan Dobbins have created a musical experience that our listeners will absorb and enjoy.'' After the release of this disc, the band landed their first steady gig at Tasteology, every Monday night. The gig lasted 2 years, as the bands repertoire grew. The band then moved over to the Loving Cup, in Henrietta, New York. They played on Sunday nights, this gig lasted 3 years. This led to the band 2nd recording, “Trilby”, in 2011. Some of the review was just marvelous. For example: Throughout Trilby, the Rick Holland-Evan Dobbins Little Big Band plays on the level of most better-known ensembles, performing music that is inventive, full of life and fun. Their CD is highly recommended.-Scott Yanow, author of ten books including The Jazz Singers, The LA Times What a surprise! This band and musicians were unknown to me, but they are absolutely great! For listeners to hear musicians challenge themselves, and be taken along for the ride, records like this are a must! The musicians in the Rick Holland-Evan Dobbins Little Big Band are all reaching the high musical standards realized by playing in this excellent Little Big Band! This music will be featured in my playlists for many months to come. Thank you again for sending this exceptional CD to me. Peter Kuller - Jazz Presenter Radio Adelaide 101.5 FM, and www.radio.adelaide.edu.au JPL "Jazz from Down Under". The liner notes inform us that this ensemble started as a swinging dance band in 2005. Since then, they've evolved into a solid, well-arranged outfit with first rate solos played by intriguing, skilled jazz cats. The feeling I derived from the CD was similar to a classic Blue Note session. You know, several well-written originals that are melodically strong, and a few standards to test the players' chops on familiar material. The co-leaders play flugelhorn and trombone, respectively. Most of the arrangements come from pianist Bill Dobbins, who allows plenty of room for free-swinging solo work. The familiar vehicles here include Benny Golson's "Stablemates" and Sonny Stitt's "Eternal Triangle." I also spotted a tune called "Rich's Call" by Kerry Strayer, a baritone player of the highest stripe, and a skilled composer and arranger as well. It is interesting to note three compositions from jazz harmonica whiz, Hendrik Meurkens. Perhaps, he has some connection to the band. Finally, it should be said that this session is directed straight down the middle of the bop highway. Simply an outstanding blowing session on songs that, amazingly enough, sound like songs! Wow! What a Surprise! "

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