Review Centre: Folk Singers

"Lucinda sang at my dad's funeral last week. She was a pleasure to deal with, very responsive and very facilitating. I'd recommend Lucinda to anyone considering someone for a church service or celebration."

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"Incantevole, sbalordisce come la sua voce ti attraversa e giunge dritto al cuore! Merita merita merita!!!"

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"Ant Barnes played four sets at our wedding this August (2021). It was a small wedding of 30 guests and Ant played 2 relaxed sets during the drinks reception and then 2 more lively sets for the evening after dinner. Ant was brilliant in making sure everything was organised well in advance of the day and we spoke a couple of times via Zoom. Everyone absolutely loved the music and Ant was extremely professional throughout the day. Ant read the atmosphere of the day brilliantly and really added to the day. We would highly recommend Ant for anyone thinking of booking him for an event."

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"Has played here very regularly. Very entertaining and enjoyable. Provided a great atmosphere throughout the evening. "

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"Amazing performer! Saw him performing at a local pub with my friends ! Had everyone singing along with him great stage presence and professionalism would definitely recommend him. "

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"Maria Ploumi is an exceptional laouto player and singer, seamlessly blending traditional Greek music with contemporary influences. Her recent performance with Chrysoula K. & Púrpura was a masterclass in musicality and emotion. With her expressive laouto playing and warm vocals, Ploumi added depth and texture to a diverse repertoire spanning Greece, Argentina, Portugal, Armenia, and Italy. The band’s unique instrumentation—kanun, flute, cello, and laouto—created a rich, immersive soundscape, with Ploumi’s precision and artistry standing out as a highlight. Her synergy with lead singer Chrysoula Kechagioglou and the rest of the ensemble was remarkable, delivering a performance that was both technically impressive and deeply moving. Maria Ploumi’s ability to bridge musical traditions makes her a standout artist in today’s world music scene. Whether leading with her laouto or harmonizing in song, she brings an authenticity and passion that captivates audiences."

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"The North London-based artist Lee Michael Stevens steps away from The Swagger to take audiences on a personal journey. His first solo single “I Miss U Now”, co-wrote with brother Paul Stevens, is a taste of a long-player due in 2022, and it is a tantalising prospect. Here Lee is soaking up the atmosphere under the grey London sky. Both Britpop and balladesque, there is a lot to unpack from “I Miss U Now”. It is acoustic but energetic, with a thread of humanity, love and loss pulsing throughout. Both the production by Steve ‘Smiley’ Barnard, and the string arrangements by David Tims add beauty to the otherwise streetwise themes. In some ways it is obviously reminiscent of The Swagger, though there is a lot more of the personality of Lee Michael Stevens on display, teetering between sneering confidence and hopeless heartbreak. All-in-all a cracking first step in what promises to be a worthwhile journey."

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"We booked Ben to perform at a Christmas dinner. He was awesome and the guests kept commenting on his great performance. He was not just singing but entertaining everyone. Ben was very professional and kept in contact with us before the event to make sure everything is perfect. We would definitely recommend him and will be hiring him again. Thanks Ben! "

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"What a smashing little band. We had such fun dancing to their caller and lively tunes on Saturday night. Thank you Mac and your crew. I recommend you for any size of party"

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"We have had the pleasure of listening to Joe perform a few times, most recently May 2019. As someone not particularly into acoustic music, Joe’s voice makes my hair stand on end. A professional and all round nice guy to deal with and have in our bar. I have no doubt one day Joe will be a big name in the music industry and wish him every success. Thank you Joe!"

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"Excellent and would highly recommend! Played for my husband's birthday party."

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"We had Chris play at our going away party and he truly made the night! He knows a wide variety of songs, has an awesome voice, and he had everyone up dancing and singing. I want him at every party!"

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"Amazing show! Rich was punctual, accommodating and very entertaining! He is an amazing singer and guitar player! He even let me sing (and butcher) one of my favorite songs lol. All of our guests were very impressed and entertained! Book him and you will be glad you did!"

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"Thank you for arranging last night. I can whole heartedly agree with previous feedback, you are brilliant! Really professional and good fun too. Everyone was really impressed and I'll be sure to send them your way for future parties."

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"Alberto was quick to respond to our last minute request for live music and made a 3 hour drive to our location. His own versions of classic songs were incredible, it had everyone listening in awe. He added in Italian songs which we though were probably the best and really made our day extra special. He ended up staying longer to set up inside while we had dinner. We highly recommend him for any event you're looking for music!"

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