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"I saw David perform his salute to Sinatra on Sunday 15/03/26 at Lee Park Golf Club Merseyside … at first I thought it was a cd he was that good"

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"Thank you so much for providing wonderful music at our wedding. We all really enjoyed ourselves and had a fab evening dancing! See you at the Christmas ‘do’! Thanks again."

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"Eva Sakellari’s performance at the island gala was pure magic. Under the stars, with the sea as a backdrop, her voice carried warmth, elegance, and soul. She didn’t just sing—she connected. Every note felt personal, every song a story. It was intimate, heartfelt, and unforgettable. A true highlight of the evening"

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"Good night was had by all and the dance floor was full all night"

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"We were delighted with Raphael and the Blue Moon Jazz Band who provided a wonderful soundtrack for our wedding reception at the Hotel Kolbe in Rome less than two weeks ago. The band played during the aperitivo and then again after dinner when they were joined by their fantastic singer. We loved their sound and wished they could have played longer. As one of my dearest friends said, whose brother is a jazz musician, when the band was playing it was more like being at a concert than “only” listening to background music. Raphael was always very prompt in all his replies and as kind and considerate as possible, while the musicians as a whole, including the singer, impressed us all with the quality of their sound. All our guests remarked on how wonderful the band was, including our younger guests who greatly enjoyed dancing away at jazz pieces they would not normally listen to, as well as the jazz buffs amongst us of which there were many. We would not hesitate to contact the band again for future events and therefore would also wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone else! Thank you for a beautiful jazzy evening… Enrica and Rombout"

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"Leon is such a wonder musician and performer, he lights up a room with his music and personality. Having him perform at my cocktail hour added so much to the experience, my guests said it was "like a movie". I highly recommend Leon and would hire him again without hesitation! "

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"The Brogues were excellent and very accomodating to our wedding. Their sound is amazing and all the guests loved the atmosphere they helped create. From our end as organisers they were responsive and easy to work with. Can 100% recommend without any issue."

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"What an incredible experience. We hired Brandon and his team for our wedding surprise and was worth every penny! Not only did they bring such great energy, but they also played a ton of more modern-day songs in a brass band format. It was epic and would highly recommend!"

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"Seen uptown catz at the Dandenong workers club We had a fantastic night danced the night away "

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"La vostra musica stilosa ci ha entusiasmato, con i brani anni '70 ci siamo veramente scatenati! Diversi invitati hanno gradito la nostra scelta musicale e siamo qui a ringraziarvi per come ci avete assistito e deliziato durante tutta la nostra festa più importante! E per finire con il DJ, le strobo, le luci, e la macchina del fumo, abbiamo vissuto momenti magici! Grazie ancora Ciao"

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Grazie di cuore a voi per averci scelto! E' stato un onore avervi servito! Tanti Auguri di nuovo! Ciao un abbraccio TUNEaGAIN

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"There’s more to Johnny Ticktin than meets the eye. Well-versed in the blues, having once served as lead guitar player for the legendary Louisiana Red, the open-minded Ticktin is a sponge, soaking up the subtle six-string nuances and intricacies of a multitude of genres—from surf to classic R&B, swing and even Mambo—on his eighth album with The Headhunters, That’s All I Need. It would feel right at home in any rough-and-tumble roadhouse. The title is borrowed from a song, covered here in all its dark, swampy glory, off Magic Sam’s 1967 iconic electric blues marvel West Side Soul. Watery, backwoods ripples of Sam’s tremolo guitar style and seductive rhythms meander through Creedence Clearwater Revival’s mysterious kudzu on Johnny & The Headhunters’ version, as Ticktin and company paddle up a lazy river of Bayou groove. Just as fluent in nasty rockabilly, they thrive in the sweltering heat of the 1957 obscurity “Chicken House,” giving it a warm buzz and making it rumble and swagger, while the lascivious, infectious funk of “Body and Fender” – a Doc Pomus/Duke Robillard joint originally built for soul crooner Johnny Adams – shakes all over and ogles the female form. A rousing, boogie-woogie version of Lowell Fulsom’s Chess Records’ hit “Rock ‘Em Dead” is wonderfully shambolic, and Ticktin rides the lightning of the Link Wray instrumental “Ace of Spaces” like a champ, gleefully wheeling through edgy garage-rock riffs with appropriate vim and vigor. What feel he and his band have for this material. There is not the slightest bit of indifference to it anywhere on this record. Not that they need it, but help arrives in the form of keyboardist Tam Sullivan, who wraps smoky, sensual organ and wraiths of piano around a soulful remake of Bobby “Blue” Bland’s “Lead Me On,” and singer Liz Springer, who joins her brazen vocals to Ticktin’s in the cheeky, but charming, duet “Watch and Chain.” And, with the solid machinery of a good backing band at work behind him, Ticktin can just let loose – witness the slide-guitar fury of their cover of Elmore James’ “Shake Your Money Maker.” For aficionados of tasteful guitar work and music that time shouldn’t have forgotten, this is what you need. —Peter Lindblad SPREAD THE NEWS! FacebookTwitter RELATED STORIES September 3rd, 2023 Rhythm & Roots Festival August 28th, 2023 Rhythm & Roots: Family Fave July 28th, 2023 When Rock & Roll is a Verb"

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"Matt came along and entertained our guests at my partners 50th birthday party. He was totally professional from booking right through to setting up and everyone loved his music. He certainly helped us to make memories. I would have no hesitation in using him again :) (10 / 10)"

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"These guys put on a great show! They Rock! Go check these cats out!"

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"The Knots were absolutely incredible. Easy, open communication to organise and book with Kieran easy and able to answer any questions we had. They played the ceremony, canapé hour and the reception and smashed it out of the park. The dance floor had a rush at the start of their first set and we had everyone up and dancing all night. A massive set list with a wonderful variety of songs with Lauren nailing every single song. Could not recommend these guys any higher and were a highlight for us and our guests. Do not hesitate to book for your big day. 11/10"

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"The wide range of covers you played was great and the energy you all have onstage is fantastic. This is well coupled with a high level of professionalism. Our Sales and Marketing staff span a number of generations. We had well over 400 guests and to get them all up on the dance floor together is a real achievement."

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