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"Rev Ferriday's musical past dates back to the late 1980s, with Indie rock band Loop but it was only in 2012 when his first solo album appeared. The follow-up is all set to be released on 21 October.With bluesy harmonica well to the fore, deep vocals and general grungy feel, Nine Beats presents nine slices of down 'n' dirty blues, described in the publicity blurb as inhabiting a place ''somewhere between Johnny Cash and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.'' On close inspection, I'd say the description is not a million miles from the truth. The sound reminds me of other artists too, such as Ian Siegal (especially from his Revelator era).Mostly, the pace is uptempo, with a rock feel, but there is room for the occasional step into the world of more traditional blues, such as10/6.Catchy riffs abound; it's all toe-tappingly good stuff with simple enough arrangements that were presumably designed to be played live.Stand out tracks: Moonshine, Nine Beats."

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"We had the pleasure of having Tom play at our beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony and reception. We had so many compliments of how great an atmosphere he created and he played all our song requests so beautifully. We highly recommend him."

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"Seps Saxophone experience completely surpassed our expectations. He played with the DJ at our wedding and took the whole event to the next level. People won’t stop talking and texting me about him. It was really was incredible and he is a class act. I could not recommend him enough. Thank you for making our big day the best event ever."

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"Simply the best at Michael Jackson acting I’ve seen, specially the late MJ moves and style. Recommended for everyone "

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"Band Entertainment – 09/01/2024 "So easy going, we used Merilyn for our work Christmas party and she fitted in well and was very professional. Her voice and selection of songs was awesome, highly recommend." Brett – Time for Kindy childcare centre "

Reply by Merilyn Steele
Thanks for the great review Brett! Your team were a lot of fun to entertain - Regards, Merilyn

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"Brilliant is the most apt description of Scotty. He was punctual and our guests loved his playing and singing and we couldn’t imagine ever booking anyone else for our future events."

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"While I initially booked Jeff to entertain at our Cinco De Mayo party last year, due to the positive response from our residents, I've made him a regular on our schedule and he always delivers! "

Reply by Beacon Street Jazz - Jeff Moyer
Thanks so much for the kind words Alysa. I love entertaining at senior communities and it's always a pleasure working with your group ... Jeff Moyer (Beacon Street Jazz)

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"Stéphan, un musicien talentueux, distingué et dynamique! J'ai eu la joie d'engager Stéphan comme saxophoniste pour mes 70 ans le 2 août 2025 lors d'un souper de fête entre amis chez moi. J'ai observé que Stéphan est passionné par sa musique et son instrument saxophone qu'il maîtrise à merveille avec une enthousiasme qui est contagieuse. Il nous avais offert une liste de choix et nous lui avons proposé certaines chansons aussi. Un beau mariage de slow et rythmes pour danser. Stéphan possède un sens élevé d'observation de l'environnement et des activités qui se passent autour de lui et sais s'ajuster pour se synchroniser avec vous et offrir le meilleur impact possible. Avoir Stéphan qui joue son saxophone pour une soirée est une vraie bénédiction. Nous avons eu tellement de plaisir à l'écouter et à s'amuser. Je recommande Stéphan à quiconque désire recruter un saxophoniste de choix et une personne avec une beauté d'âme et de coeur. Merci infiniment Stéphan! Suzanne"

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"I had an awesome annual 4th of July party on the lake with a big group of my friends! We knew we needed some live music for the event and Adam was the perfect person to do it. He knows how to play to the audience. He plays music that most people know, but it's not too main stream. He also plays his own originals which are very well done. He brings all his own equipment and is very professional and courteous. He asks if there's any requests for songs and tries to accommodate. He keeps the crowd engaged but doesn't take over the event that is your own. I had people walking past trying to come in like it was a public event. I definitely recommend him!"

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"Chad was great to work with, smooth communication, on time and great sound equipment. The band was amazing! Our attendees loved it."

Reply by Chad Freeman and Redline
It was our pleasure to perform for you and your crew. Thank you for the review and thank you for having us!!! All the best!

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"Mr. Sonnier was truly amazing! We wanted our wedding to be classy and elegant so we knew he was a perfect fit! Ceremony and cocktail hour were beautiful! Thank you for being a part of our special day."

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"Perfect performance, you will be enjoyed by shows."

Reply by Anas violinist
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"🎷 Une prestation inoubliable pour nos fiançailles Nous avons eu la chance d’avoir Stéphan comme saxophoniste lors de notre party de fiançailles, et c’était tout simplement parfait ! 🎷 Il a été présent toute la soirée et a su créer une ambiance incroyable — toute notre famille en parle encore des semaines plus tard ! Sa musique a vraiment donné vie à notre événement. En plus de son immense talent, Stéphan est d’une grande gentillesse : la communication avec lui a toujours été simple et fluide, et sur place, on avait l’impression qu’il faisait partie des invités. 💛 Chaleureux, professionnel et passionné, on le recommande sans hésiter !"

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"Fantastic, very easy to communicate with, work with, and was enjoyed by all, will be rebooking for next year! Thank you so much Paul! "

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"We booked Riley for our wedding ceremony and he was exactly what we wanted. Before the event, he was quick to respond to our messages and had a wide selection of material to choose from. At the event itself, he was very professional and our guests could not stop talking about how awesome he was. I could not be happier with his services and would recommend Riley to anyone looking for a talented guitarist/singer to play at their event."

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