"Finding a band for a wedding can be tricky. We decided very early on that we wanted a live jazz act at our wedding reception, but we also knew that we didn't want a stereotypical 'wedding band', or a band that just did jazzy versions of pop songs. Fortunately for us, we came across On The Rocks: a group of quality jazz musicians willing to play a few weddings, rather than a wedding band that play a bit of jazz. Led by Jacky Naylor, they were genuinely, effortlessly brilliant. Cool, classy, chic, while also being fun and friendly... and just really damn good. They played with a singer at our request, Helena Debono, who was perfect: smoky, rich vocals and great stage presence. Jacky was really easy to work with throughout on everything practical, responding quickly to emails, letting us plug into the band's sound system when needed, being flexible on repertoire but also offering helpful advice and being happy to follow the feel of the room. Highly recommended, and I'd book them again in a heartbeat (for pretty much any kind of event)."
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"Lil' Stevie and the Westsiders were fun, charismatic, and accommodating. Their band also ROCKED! We hired them for our mother's 60th birthday; she's very into blues music and live bands, so we took a chance on Stevie and the band. We are so glad we did, they were the perfect choice. Stevie played a lot of his original music which was incredible, as well as "Happy Birthday" for my Mom! I would definitely recommend this band if you're looking for a great time with a live band, and if you're looking for that band to be flexible with plans. Stevie was also polite and responsive which I really appreciated. Would definitely hire this band again. Thanks Stevie!"
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"Thank you so much Dita! Free on the 1st of January to make us live such an amazing moment. We are so grateful and had a great time."
Reply by Dita Hanzelova
Thank you, you were really fun and it was a pleasure to play for you!
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"Customers at The BMC and private venues throughout the New Orleans area and around the world have rated XCITEMENT band as one of the best musical acts in New Orleans..."
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Thank you so much for your support
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"Gio and the guys from Jazzout were a perfect fit for our holiday party… they added a cool vibe to the event that everyone loved… they were professional and very accommodating … and the pricing is very fair! If you need jazz at your event don’t think twice … they are great!"
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Thank you very much. Was a pleasure play for all of you..
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"I found it so easy to book The Crotchet Club for my wedding reception. The email correspondence was very quick and easy and they took all my wishes and requests on board. I wanted some upbeat jazz to create an atmosphere for my wedding reception, and this is exactly what the trio did. They played beautifully! I didn't have to worry about any logistics once I had given them all of the info and they liaised directly with my DJ to ensure they were making use of the space and equipment at the party. I would absolutely book them again for a future party - they are very talented and great value!"
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"I recognise immediately that these serious musicians are challenging the listener and themselves to play outside the box.(...) Music Soup is a good name for this trio of musicians because they embrace a mixed bag of styles and musical concepts that mirror their decade of playing together and their individual personalities... ... Because they have been working together for ten years, Music Soup has a tight, cohesive sound. Their music is well written and produced. On “Your Song” horns join the group. Special guests Dimitris Papadopoulos on trumpet, Dimitri Vassilakis on tenor sax and Antonis Andreou on trombone fatten the sound. However these horns, (nicely arranged by Haris Ziouva) are merely icing on the creative cake that Karlafti and Dimopoulos have baked. Nestor’s bluesy guitar and Evgenia Karlafti’s organ mastery are the fireworks of this production. "
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"It's when I see such talented people as yourselves that I feel Simon Cowell must die for crimes against music and creativity. Absolutely love your material. Hugs all round."
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"He is the Chris Stapleton of Cape Cod. I love when he does Tennessee Whiskey"
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"A really talented group of musicians, our guests absolutely loved them! The communication from Jacky in both the run up and during the event was excellent and they were happy to adjust their set times when things ran over. I would not hesitate to recommend On The Rocks and look forward to working with them again in the future."
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"Saw them last night at Whistle Binkies. They were awesome!"
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"The Duo was excellent , good range of tunes. Very Happy."
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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 saw Girl Friday in Toowoomba last year and were very impressed. They have a great range of music and it was obviously impressing a number of the other patrons as they were up and dancing. The musicians are all very accomplished and very sensitive to the situation. I was very impressed with the band."
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"Beacon Street Jazz was Wonderful! Jeff, your talent and dedication to your craft were evident, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Your tone was rich and full, which brought the pieces to life. Your stage presence was confident and engaging. You covered all of the Genre's, and played songs that everyone could enjoy. You connected well with the audience, making the performance even more captivating. Several people told us how much they enjoyed listening to you. You were the perfect person/ Saxophonist for our Daughter's Cocktail Hour at her Wedding Reception. Should we ever need another saxophonist, we will definitely be calling Jeff."
Reply by Beacon Street Jazz - Jeff Moyer
Thanks so very much for the kind thoughts and words Abbie. It was truly my pleasure to be a part of Zach & Bexlie's special day and I really enjoyed the dinner and meeting many of your family and friends. Best Regards, Jeff Moyer (Beacon Street Jazz)
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