Review Centre: Jewish / Klezmer Entertainment

"I really enjoyed working with Face The Music Booking Agency. They did such a nice job, everything happened so seamlessly and they listened and provided exactly what we were looking for. I'm so happy that we chose to hire the live band, too. For me, it was the best part of the whole experience!"

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"Thank you so much for coming. The playing was outstanding and it meant a huge amount to me & my family and friends. "

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"One of the hidden treasures of London is the range of talent that exists on the folk and acoustic scene that rarely get the acclaim they deserve. Three London based bands that excel at performing Eastern European/Balkan Music are Szapora, Mukka and Beskydy, each of whom are worth looking out for. Nine strong Beskydy perform songs and tunes from across Eastern Europe and beyond, in fact looking at the sources on their cd listing is almost like a tour around that part of Europe, from Macedonia to Hungary via Galicia and Bulgaria and taking a detour through Slovakia. The bands name itself comes from the range of mountains that run through the centre of former Czechoslovakia which according to the band has heavily influenced their musical choices whilst they turn their hand to music from a range of sources (excellantly). The first track is a Macedonian song, Jovano, Jovanke (click here to hear the song) and the range of Joanna Fosters vocal skills are further displayed in the three Slovakian songs that make up track 4, from the slow Janosik to the more up beat cheery Anicka Dusicka and A Ja Taka Dzivocka although Foster and the band manage to intertwine the tunes with sufficient skill so the songs merge as one. Again Track 9 is a duet with Accordian player, Peter Murphy, joining Foster on the Macedonian song Iz Dolu, along with some damned fine fiddling. The range of Beskydys musical skills are illustrated well by the instrumental tracks ranging from the delightful Slovakian Waltzes (Track 5) to the slightly more manic Tropanka from Bulgaria (track 10) and onto the ordered upbeat and furious synthesis between sax, fiddle and accordian that is Tantz, Tantz Yiddelekh (a wonderful Galician Jewish tune), yet again garunteed to result in limb movement, a delightful fusion of fiddles and saxaphone, furiously creating a wonderful atmosphere one that demands a physical response. One very minor complaint is the sleeve of the CD, it would be nice (or do I just lead a very shallow empty life) to have some information/lyrics or even translations of the songs, something about the origins of the tracks. That said its more than possible for bands with large bank accounts to produce nice extensive sleeves but not so easy for bands whose talents lie in their music rather than some slick marketing agencies. It would be impossible to identify one part of this cd that could be said to stand out more than the rest. The band have produced an album that is thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish - the question that comes to the fore when listening to this is when is the follow up going to be available? "

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"The trio provided the perfect musical accompaniment for our Christmas party and created a great atmosphere. The selection of pieces was varied and perfectly suited to the occasion. We were particularly impressed by the musicians’ professionalism and their harmonious ensemble playing. The music was never intrusive, but perfectly complemented the atmosphere whilst keeping everyone in good spirits. We also really appreciated the trio’s flexibility in accommodating our requests. Conclusion: A fantastic contribution to a successful celebration – we can wholeheartedly recommend the trio! Translated with DeepL.com (free version) Das Trio hat unsere Weihnachtsfeier musikalisch perfekt begleitet und für eine gute Stimmung gesorgt. Die Auswahl der Stücke war abwechslungsreich und passend zum Anlass. Besonders beeindruckend war die Professionalität und das harmonische Zusammenspiel der Musiker. Die Musik war nie aufdringlich, sondern hat die Atmosphäre ideal untermalt und gleichzeitig für gute Laune gesorgt. Auch die Flexibilität des Trios, auf unsere Wünsche einzugehen, hat uns sehr gefallen. Fazit: Ein großartiger Beitrag zu einer gelungenen Feier – wir können das Trio uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen!"

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"Russell was a wonderful addition to our party, not only his wonderful music, but also his fun personality. "

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"Thank you so much for performing at our wedding ceremony and reception, all the guests loved it. It really added to the atmosphere and made the day so special."

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"Now my feet are back on the ground post-wedding I just wanted to send a massive THANK YOU to you and the amazing quartet who played at my wedding a couple of weeks ago. They were absolutely brilliant and we had a lot of compliments from people who loved the songs they played! It got our wedding off a beautiful start and helped create a day we'll always remember."

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"Excellent! Greatly enjoyed by lovers of serious classical cello. Sublime music in a magical candlelit setting. "

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"Although I wasn't able to be present for the actual performance, dealing with Frank was nice and straightforward and I would have no hesitation in booking again."

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"Thank you so much for the beautiful music in the town hall and reception - we loved it."

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"Oscar, thank you so much for making our day special, you played so beautiful you made us cry, you are so gifted. Once again thank you. ❤"

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" Unique, talented, mellow DJ! Brian was approachable to talk to, esp. with it being my first time working with a DJ. He was willing to take the time to listen to songs that were important to me and other things about the wedding (actually we had a renewal of vows celebration that was like a wedding). Brian gave great suggestions based on lots of experience. His skills exceed that of others DJ's I've seen -- he's a musician himself too...a really good one! He has a ton of songs to pick from, too; he even pulled out what I'd call dinner versions of a lot of the songs on my playlist for when we were eating (our plan was to have more mellow music during that time). He was friendly and flexible, joining in with 2 other musicians I hired for square/folk dance music. If you're looking for someone who will bring a calm presence, look no further. I've been recommending Brian to several friends. Bonus: he played the music the perfect loudness (as in loud for a party) but comfortable for the ears (you could hold a conversation). I think this contributed to our guests feeling comfortable and smiling the whole time and getting to know each other. I loved that Brian brought equipment for the music to be outdoors at the end when my husband and I danced our special Last Dance on the grass surrounded by family and friends; it was so joyful and fun. "

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"I had the pleasure of working with Nima for our event, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the experience! From the initial enquiry to the performance, everything was seamless and professional. The music added such a beautiful and sophisticated touch to the event, and it truly elevated the atmosphere. I highly recommend Nima to anyone looking to add elegance and charm to their special occasion. Five stars all the way!"

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"Absolutely stunning performance! Nima brought such elegance and emotion to the event, creating a beautiful atmosphere. Every piece played was flawless, and it truly made the occasion memorable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for exceptional live music. "

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"Booked Eli for my 30th birthday party and he truly elevated the night. So friendly, amazing energy and unreal talent. He stayed longer than planned because the crowd was loving it. It made the night very special. 10/10 would book again - highly recommend"

Reply by Traffic Jazz Live Music for Every Occasion
Thank you, it was a great party with a beautiful crowd. Much appreciated Eli

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