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"Jools composed and remotely recorded violin sections for 3 of my tracks: Just For a Day; Roman 7; Boneyard. The tracks have an American influence but would fall under the indie genre. Essentially, the remit for Jools was to 'bulk them out' with strings. Although I had not actually met Jools in person (and still haven't), he was extremely responsive when communicating via email and therefore didn't need to meet. Before agreeing, he encouraged me to listen to his back catalogue - I was impressed with the breadth and depth of genres that Jools had worked with and I was pleased to learn he had worked with a couple of acquaintances of mine- namely The Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra and Chris Tye. Listening to his work, I was impressed by his knack around texturising songs- in my experience, strings can sometimes feel isolated from the rest of the instrumentation and I am aware that some string players find this aspect of composition challenging. Throughout the process, Jools ensured he had a secure understanding around my expectations. This brought about discussion around dynamics, chord progression technique (tremolo, tied sections etc). Although he was happy to read from transcript, I felt that his take on composition would be much better than mine, so he kindly agreed to compose the parts himself. After recording the first version, he sent me recordings via YouTube- he even went to the trouble of including a running text commentary of his thoughts within the video itself. This meant that I could give better feedback and bounce off his ideas. I was especially amazed by the turnaround (3 days to complete the process) as I had not set any deadlines or ball-park timeframes. Jools' playing is technically perfect and he has an exceptional ear for harmony and dynamics. e.g. He knew not to play for the sake of playing, and when to build to crescendo. He was able to add a range of chords, hooks and new melodies to the song. In Boneyard, the melody in the instrumental chorus ended up becoming the dominant hook- this was totally unplanned. Much like his violin playing, the overall recording quality was very professional. If you are looking for an outstanding string player who is both technical and visionary, Jools would be my number one recommendation."

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"You must go and see this beautiful young lady, and her voice is absolutely amazing."

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"Il nostro matrimonio è stato reso ancora più speciale grazie alla professionalità e all'eccellenza di Bridgerton String Quartet. Sara è stata di grande aiuto e disponibilità nel guidarci nella scelta dei momenti musicali più adatti per la nostra cerimonia al Duomo. Con la sua esperienza, ci ha assistito nella selezione degli strumenti più adatti e ci ha aiutato a coordinare i momenti musicali insieme al parroco. Il quartetto d'archi solista ha eseguito i brani in maniera eccellente, dimostrando grande professionalità e talento. Tutti gli ospiti del nostro matrimonio hanno espresso sinceri apprezzamenti per la qualità della musica, e anche il parroco ha elogiato più volte i musicisti. Consigliamo assolutamente questo quartetto d'Archi a chiunque desideri aggiungere un tocco di eleganza al proprio matrimonio. La loro attenzione ai dettagli e la qualità della loro esecuzione musicale hanno superato le nostre aspettative, rendendo la nostra cerimonia indimenticabile."

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"Mixtures of different songs with her hilarious banter. A real party starter. Gets people to do the slosh. Honestly if you ever looking for a singer for any events this is right person for you. Guarantee you she will give a night for you to remember. Book her now! Really you don’t know what you’re missing out on."

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"I love Terl and his drumming and percussion playing. He is a joy to be with."

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"`I have had the privilege of hearing the wonderful music Ryan creates for many years. His sound is unique, as are the deep messages that are embedded within his songs. His experiences have crafted him into the musician he has become. As with all true artists, there is profound meaning and intentionally behind all he does and creates. Not only is Ryan a talented musician, but he is also a very generous person. In 2016, my son Jacob was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. In 2018, Ryan donated his time and talents to play at a fundraiser for Jacob and our family. The crowd loved Ryan’s powerful music, and the enthusiasm he brought to the room was electrifying. He truly had the audience in the palm of his hand.`"

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"We needed a band for our wedding in Lisbon. Given we had a themed wedding (rock and heavy metal), we’ve been looking for a band playing in this genre. We were so glad to have found Rocktonight, and when they sent us their setlist, there could be no other choice! We aren’t from Lisbon ourselves and all our guests were coming from somewhere else, so looking for a band had to be done remotely, and we weren’t able to meet the band in advance. But the communication with the band was great, with Laura replying to all our questions promptly. In addition, we somehow managed to pick the hottest day of summer for the wedding, but Laura and co. took up that challenge! They have been absolutely awesome! Not only they made everybody dance (mainly, jump), but they also learned our wedding song (a ballad by Steel Panther), which wasn’t an easy one to learn. Needless to say, all our guests were amazed by the band too! We doubt the party would have been the same without them. Highly recommended!"

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"Thank you for the wonderful performance. We have enjoyed your music and you personally. Definitely recommended for those who like Gypsy Jazz. Good luck and see you at the next party!"

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"Dear Danilo, I noticed that we have not yet immortalised ourselves here. We will never, never, never forget 27.7.2019. You designed our dream wedding, shaped it, decorated it and made it an incredible experience. From the red shoes, to the wedding speech, singing that opened emotional doors, to the world's best party.....you left nothing out. In between always a good chat and the feeling that we have known each other for decades. We can only say thank you....and thank you again and again,,, even if that is not nearly enough. You remain our red thread...."

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"Daniel Martinez was at The Queen’s Hall Edinburgh tonight performing his “20th Anniversary of Flamenco” concert to an enthusiastic audience who had filled the venue pretty much to capacity. Born and raised in Cordoba, Andalucia, this performer, composer and award winning guitarist started his professional flamenco studies at the age of 7. Daniel’s flamenco journey was to take him another 14 years of study at the Royal Conservatoire, and the opportunity to perform in some of the best tablaos (venues) in Cordoba. A move to Scotland has seen Danial Martinez make Edinburgh his new home, and tonight’s performance is part of an ongoing goal in life to not only keep true to the original ethos of Flamenco, but also to develop his own music and projects whilst bringing the living and breathing spirit of this art for to new audiences. This evening’s performance was split into two very distinct performances. The first half with Daniel Martinez performing solo on guitar and playing work from some of the great Flamenco guitarists who have influenced his own work over the years, including amongst others, Vicente Amigo, Paco de Lucía and Rafael Riqueni. Watching and listening to Daniel Martinez play guitar is in itself a lesson in his art, as his ability to perform the many challenging techniques that flamenco guitar requires to a very high standard is obvious, but this alone is never going to be enough, and something else has to happen for the spirit of this music to really work its magic, some connection that lets the performer become almost a conduit for the music, and Daniel Martinez has that elusive connection. The final performance of the first half “Baile por Rondena” (Dance for Rondena) was composed by Daniel Martinez and highlighted the interpretive performance skills of dancer Gabriela Pouso. It was perhaps here that we, the audience, got to get a little glimpse into the true spirit of flamenco as Daniel Martinez followed in the footsteps of Gabriela on guitar, along the way improvising his performance to match hers in rhythm, volume and expression with the two performers becoming almost one at times. This performance was a taster for a new project by Daniel Martinez and the Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company, “Andalucia”, and the full show will be performed at The Usher Hall accompanied by a Chamber Orchestra on Wednesday 8 Feb 2023. With this new show, Daniel Martinez is expanding upon his award winning “Art of Believing” work. The second half of the performance was very traditional in format featuring flamenco singing, plus of course more interpretive music and dance from Gabriela Pouso and Daniel Martinez. This show, for me, was a learning experience, a chance to find out more about how singers, dancers and guitarists individually express their own “flamenco spirit”, but also join together to create a performance that is rhythmically mesmerising whilst at the same time telling a story in performance arts. "

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"We hired La Inmigrante for a private event, and they delivered this music, it had this raw, nostalgic energy that pulled everyone in... It wasn’t just background music—it became part of the atmosphere. They were easy to work with, showed up on time. No gimmicks, no over-the-top showmanship, just honest. If you’re looking for something with soul and authenticity, they’re a great choice."

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"We hired Head Over Heels for our wedding this past August and they were amazing to work with! We received compliments through the night and the days after our wedding about how good they sounded and how they kept everyone dancing through the night! They played a range of songs and interacted with our guests coming out onto the dance floor and making sure the energy was up! We had a lot of fun activities planned throughout our reception such as hula hooping and a table dash for photos they were fun, flexible, and accommodated all of our requests. We had our ceremony on the beach and the band leader came to the beach to make sure the sound and microphone worked! I can't recommend them enough! There is nothing like a live band and Head Over Heels delivers!!"

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"The Tuscany Wedding Folk Band was absolutely incredible! They kept everyone thoroughly entertained throughout our cocktail hour—singing, interacting seamlessly with guests, and creating the most vibrant, fun atmosphere. Professional, engaging, and dedicated to bringing our wedding dreams to life. We cannot thank them enough for making our day so special!"

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"Thanks for inspiring good vibes ! Great music best in the valley "

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"Wow wow! The best choice we ever made,setting the atmosphere perfectly and with such a professional touch. Thank you for setting the tone for our Special day! It was absolutely perfect. Thank you ❤❤"

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