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"They are by far the best live band we have seen here in France!"

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"C'était formidable de travailler avec Maurice d'Omega Design Events. Il a fait de son mieux pour rendre notre événement encore plus spécial. Nous recommandons fortement cette entreprise si vous recherchez une entreprise professionnelle sur laquelle vous pouvez compter. Merci Maurice, au plaisir de retravailler avec toi !!!"

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"Adar and Matan were very professional and adaptive and fit our event wonderfully! They started with playing instrumental music on the guitar and the hand pan, and adapted to playing a little longer as the greetings section took a little longer than expected. They later on took the energy up with some original songs. Very professional, nice and kind people, I could only recommend. -Ohad "

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"Thank you guys so much for coming and playing for dad's 75th bday! Dawn Goodell Parizo said Dad was so appreciative when you played Wonderful Tonight, it was, and always will be " our song" . You two played it beautifully! Every song was great, thank you for helping make this such a great and memorable party 😊"

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It was our pleasure, such a nice group of folks, hope we can do it again next year!

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"Thank you for the excellent and exceptional performance, the way it was done was really professional "

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"Amazing! They have the voices like angles. So romantic, so beautiful! And they are willing to go extra top of the top to make your wedding special. Just how you like, and evenn bettet. Wery highly recommended! "

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"Just wanted to say thank you so so much for yesterday! Absolutely loved it, really made our big day extra special! :) "

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"Wow great music great entertainment for my 50th party . Michael was amazing will defo book again. "

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"Talented and Reliable Drummer! Sebastian is one of those drummers that can hold it back and play the song really well but then unleash chops for days at a moments notice. Used to tracks and IEM's - Highly recommended"

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"Marina Casellas made my event even more special. Her professionalism, dedication, and great eye for detail shine through in everything she does, and I had no hesitation in choosing her for such an important occasion. She always goes above and beyond my expectations, and I’m so glad I can rely on her for my events. Absolutely recommended! "

Reply by Marina Casellas Singer
Thank you so much for your kind words and trust, Neiva :) It truly means a lot to know that my work helped make your event even more special. I always strive to give my best and bring every detail to life, so hearing this makes me incredibly happy. It’s always a pleasure to collaborate with you, thank you again for the recommendation and for letting me be part of such an important moment!

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"The best music show I have hired so far, incredible talent, I definitely recommend it 100%, the combination of DJ with playing the sax makes it special"

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"We booked Oli for our wedding entertainment and all of our guests came up to us afterwards to say how brilliant he was. His magic is amazing, our guests were following him around to see more. Oli is professional and friendly and we would 100% recommend. Thanks again Oli. Love Mr and Mrs Emery xx"

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" I am proud that the Rick Holland - Evan Dobbins Little Big Band calls Tala Vera cantina home once a month. Rick is a consummate professional as well as a top tier musician. His Band comprises the best players Rochester has to offer. Such talent coupled with an amazing book of swing and traditional jazz, presents a special evening of music every time they play at Tala Vera. Bernard Matthews, Owner of Tala Vera, Rochester, NY I have had the pleasure to do some arranging and writing for Rick's groups and I have to say that his groups are always chocked full of the best musicians around. It's a pleasure to have music played with precision and integrity - no matter what the style or genre. I would highly recommend any or Rick's groups for a jazz or commercial setting. Jim Martin, Grand Rapids, MI We had the pleasure of having the USO-10 piece play at our wedding in May 2017. From the minute we met Rick Holland and heard the band play we knew they were the band for us. It was a pleasure to work with Rick, who was so professional and helpful in many ways especially song choices from everything to cocktail music, our entrance song, first dance, parent dances to our exit song. The dance floor was never empty. We are thrilled with the USO and look forward to hearing them again in the near future!! Thank you for making our wedding so special! Maureen and Mark Deckman Sometimes it all just falls into place. The setting, the situation, the scene, the tone -- everything is going your way. That describes last night for me. And at the heart of this mid-week Xanadu was the Rick Holland Uptown Orchestra, a modest, brass-centric outfit led by the trumpet-blowing Holland that swung with equal parts effervescence and laid-back cool at Lovin Cup. And come to find out, five of his Hollands regular guys were sidelined, and the holes on the bandstand were plugged with subs --- hired music muscle like Po’ Boy Erik Jacobs on the slide trombone. By the time the Orchestra heaped on a helping of Count Basie, there was nowhere else I wanted to be. I dragged my mom out in the cold for this show and she was thrilled when they stomped on the Savoy. Holland led the affair with a relaxed air, coaxing more than conducting under his porkpie lid. He went around the bandstand numerous times so every cat there got his fair shake, including pianist extraordinaire Bill Dobbins. This is one sweet band, yes, yes. Frank De Blase, Roch City News With all the hype going to Wynton Marsalis, you might not guess that there are other, lesser-known, straight-ahead trumpet players out there who are consistently ripping the hide off the ball. This, Rick Holland's auspicious debut, is an impressive effort. The trumpeter leads his quartet, backed by a solid Michigan-based rhythm section: pianist Terry Lower, bassist Ed Fedewwa, and drummer Larry Ochiltree, through a fiery trail of originals and standards, interspersed with some fine balladry. Holland's sensitive ear translates to some tight arrangements and a well-organized program. On flugelhorn, he boasts a rich, full tone that purrs with warmth. On the faster tunes, he steams. This is the kind of jazz that feels just right on a wintry day, with the fireplace in full throttle, and the feet resting on a cushion: it hits the spot perfectly, drenched with emotional power and skillful fortitude. Steve Loewy, All Music Guide You get the feeling from Holland’s recordings, that Holland and his compatriots are not only talented musicians, but fully formed human beings with wit, style and elegance---folks whom you would enjoy sharing a fine dinner and stimulating conversation. Bill Barton, Green Mountain Jazz Messenger "Rick brought his quartet and the little big band to our wedding and reception. He was wonderful to work with, being both receptive to our requests and knowing where to fill in the gaps with his expertise. Not to mention I could call him anytime, and he worked around our schedule. They played a tasteful mix of songs great for just listening to and a few that got everyone up on the dance floor. In the end, everyone was raving about how great the band was. We couldn't be happier!" P.S. Lindsey was amazing, the two comments I heard most were "Wow, they are great!" and "That girl can sing!" Sam and Ellie Carrell I hired Rick Holland Productions for my wedding and I thank my lucky stars I did. They were just an absolute solid band. I live in Toronto so the 10 piece band crossed the border for my wedding - our wedding coordinator said she'd never heard a band that good over her decade long career. I like to think I'm a genius for finding them ?? Kian K., Toronto, ON, CA From the bride: "The music was wonderful! We could not have asked for a better band. Our guests were really impressed; the Uptown Society Orchestra really made our reception special.” From the groom: "What a professional group. Their exceptional musicianship brought a real element of class to the party. There is nothing like the sound of a live band, and this group made our reception better than we could have hoped for.” From the father of the bride: (Dennis Nowicki): "The band was fantastic -- they really exceeded our expectations." Anders Dahlberg and Stacy Nowicki, Wedding at the Chicago Art Museum The Uptown Society Orchestra may have had six members, but it sounded as if it had twice as many as members blew triumphantly throughout New Years' eve night. (Front page Kalamazoo Gazette, regarding the New Years Eve Festival 2004, Kalamazoo, Michigan) Bill Wood, Arts and Entertainment critic, Kalamazoo Gazette Amazing! Rick Holland Productions worked seamlessly with our wedding, where we had three separate "performances" that were adpated to by Rick's use of different members of the Little Big Band. We had a cocktail reception where a trio played, then a brass quartet accompanied our Wedding ceremony. After our guests were transported by horse-drawn carriage to a lake side reception site, the Little Little Big Band got things started and the full Little Big Band played the night away to the extreme pleasure of our entire party. They even let Joe Robinson jam with them in the chill of the autumn, fire-lit evening! Thank You so much Rick! Matthew Cooper, Bradford, PA Rick brought his quartet and the little big band to our wedding and reception. He was wonderful to work with, being both receptive to our requests and knowing where to fill in the gaps with his expertise. Not to mention I could call him anytime, and he worked around our schedule. They played a tasteful mix of songs great for just listening to and a few that got everyone up on the dance floor. In the end, everyone was raving about how great the band was. Lindsey Holland was amazing, the two comments I heard most were "Wow, they are great!" and "That girl can sing!"We couldn't be happier! Sam and Ellie Carrell When we heard the Uptown Society perform at a New Year's Eve concert we knew that we wanted them to play at our wedding. They had the perfect blend of jazz, swing and romantic ballads. They are excellent musicians and we were thrilled to find that they were available for our wedding. Our guests were thrilled that we hired them; we received so many compliments. Uptown Society provided a wonderful 'soundtrack' for our storybook wedding. Eric and Kim von Oeyen, Battle Creek, MI Rick Holland and his band played our wedding on August 28, 2010. Rick could not have been more accommodating to my husband and my wants and needs for music at the wedding. We communicated through email, over the phone, and met with each other once to go over the details. Rick was very thorough and always set our minds at ease. During our ceremony, his quartet played us up the aisle with a romantic song and down the aisle with ''Fireworks'' which set the mood for the festive evening to begin. The cocktail hour began immediately following the ceremony and Rick''s band did not miss a beat....the little big band entertained guests while they mingled and got a bite to eat. When the wedding party was ready to be announced, Rick took the microphone as we were all introduced. After the speeches were out of the way, Rick and the band let loose! With a full band and two singers, a male and a female, we partied for the next four hours! The guests were dancing, singing, and truly having a great time as did we! The band definitely made the night! The songs were exactly what we requested and the sound quality was superb. I would gladly book Rick and his band for another occasion as well as recommend them. Thanks again Rick! Erin and Mike Victor, New York"

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"PonyStreet has been a staple in the Los Angeles area since 2012 when they appeared at the MLK holiday parade and celebrations with radio station KJLH sponsoring the festivities in the Historic Lemert park area. The two founding members Norman Street keyboards and Kensworth Perrigan vocals appeared in other bands like Soul City Players, and Higher Groove before creation of their own band and brand of original music and cover songs of the R&B era from 70's 80s 90's and millennium hits. They have performed in the KJLH radio food festivals that took place in the city's of Inglewood and Compton, Roscoe's restaurant in Long beach, private party's in Gardena and Elysian park and award dinners IN Los Angeles. They have a multitude of repertoire consisting of classic music with influences of Reggae, pop, R&B, blues, jazz and standard's from all over the world. The members read music and have been trained in some of the finest music education institutions in Los Angeles."

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"Thank you so much Matthew. Honestly everyone was raving about the band. Honestly in that room it was just incredible. Truly was. Thank you xx"

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