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" Review by Larry S. Celebration • Reviewed on October 30, 2021 • From Union, MO Great band and service thanks to everyone for making our day a huge success. BTW book Number 9 Coal they are amazing!!!"

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"Created such a great atmosphere with everyone and played such an incredible variety of music. Would highly recommend!"

Reply by Dan Walsh
Thanks so much Louise, really enjoyed the gig :)

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"Jools was amazing, nothing was too much trouble for him. He was sounded beautiful at our wedding and he is just a lovely guy! Thank you Jools "

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"No Funny Stuff the perfect musical group. Adaptable to every type of event. I have called them for Christmas Parties, Classy Corporate Events, Weddings big and small, Street Festivals and Clubs. I even had them play my personal birthday party. They are very unique and the strange and crazy instruments they build and the huge sound they create, always gets the audience involved and on their feet. As a promoter they come through and my clients praise me every time. "

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"Wow! Just wow! I contacted Alberto with a very short notice and he travelled for 3 hours just to perform for us. I had planned a surprise engagement and requested a mix of Italian and american songs. He delivered 100% and his voice is amazing! I recommend you book Alberto!! "

Reply by Alberto Aperi One man band
Thank you very much Oli! So proud to be part of that special moment!! 🤗🤗🤗 -Alberto Aperi One man band -

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"Mesmerizing, captivating, and utterly enchanting! Alberto 's musical performance was an absolute delight to behold. From the moment he stepped onto the stage, his passion and talent shone brightly, filling the room with an electrifying energy. The seamless blend of technical skill and heartfelt expression left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to witness it. Bravo, Alberto for a truly unforgettable performance that touched the soul and lifted the spirits!"

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"The House Devils were amazing at our wedding! It was the best decision we made for the evening reception! They coordinated with the groom for a special first dance, and only got better from there. I cannot fault them. All of our guests were raving about how good they were! Cannot recommend more highly! "

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"I've been collecting material and working on my solo record for about two years collaborating and recording with Sandra & Paul. They are very creative musicians and working with them is a real pleasure. They have the ability of developing creative arrangements that enhance and complement the song writing. The record will be finished soon and I can't wait."

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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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" Review received on 5/13/2021 Fantastic entertainment Number 9 Coal performed for my dad’s 60th birthday party. They were professional and timely. The music sounded great! So many guests complimented us on the band. A great time was had by all! They also personalized the experience by singing happy birthday and taking song requests from the birthday boy. I would highly recommend the band! Reviewer: Ashley McGeehon Event Date: May 8th, 2021 Services Provided: Bluegrass Band View messages Rating: 5 out of 5 "

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"I booked Sandra & Paul to play at my dad's party at the Cherry Tree pub in Haddenham. They have the habit of making audiences just jump out of their seat and start clapping their hands and stamping their feet. Their acoustic skills are magical and profound. It was a great party. Read less"

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"Alberto was unbelievably good. Fantastic. Great song selection. Super voice."

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"Professional, prompt, entertaining, absolutely made my party. Can't recommend them highly enough if you want to make your event a success. "

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"We are long time supporters of this wonderful and talented duo! Kate and Bernie are excellent in entertaining and engaging folks of all ages. They offer a variety of music featuring solos and duets including covers and originals. We plan to keep following these gifted entertainers!"

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