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"With the variation Voyage brings they got our children and us swinging. Class performance!"

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"You are Brilliant!!! Loved your gig at The Pelton..I’m booking you for my 60th!! - Glenn Tilbrook (Lead singer of Squeeze) at The Pelton Arms, Greenwich, London"

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" Dearest Mihajlo + Sanja, Thank you very much for sharing your love and joy for music with us. Ed and Gail Dwyer "

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"Music&Soul made us cry during the ceremony and dance like crazy at the reception. Their ability to set the right mood at every moment was truly special. Mauro’s sax between the tables was a beautiful touch, and the party at the end was unforgettable! "

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"Fantastic duo. Would highly recommend. We had our first night of live music and couldn’t have asked for a better experience."

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"Just want to say how impressed we were with the quartet that played at my dad’s funeral yesterday. The music sounded so good and really lifted the day. Everyone was so impressed and it was the talk of the day. Thank you once again for helping to make a difficult day a little easier"

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"Francisca and her pianist performed at our wedding at the countryside near Valparaíso, Chile in 2024. They played beatiful love songs during the cocktail between the orange trees, perfectly complementing the natural beauty of the surroundings."

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It was our pleasure! Such a gorgeous place and amazing party! Thanks for letting us be part of it.

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"Mi pareja y yo contratamos a Lucille bluez para nuestra boda sin pensarlo después de escuchar una de sus actuaciones en Instagram, y fue un acierto absoluto. En directo suenan aún mejor que en los vídeos, la gente estuvo encantada, todo el mundo nos felicitó por la música, y cantaron temas universales conocidos por todos. Estoy deseando tener otro evento para poder contratarlos porque se me hizo cortísimo, ¡Y eso que estuvieron más de dos horas con nosotros! "

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"Fan Club Acoustic exceeded all expectations and truly elevated the entire experience. Their exceptional musicianship, infectious energy, and versatile repertoire kept our crowd engaged and dancing throughout the night. From seamless transitions between genres to personalized touches in their performance. They showcased professionalism and talent that made our ewedding unforgettable. I highly recommend them for anyone seeking a top-notch musical experience for their special occasion."

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"Tony Vani is almost as well known for generously encouraging and showcasing fellow musicians as he is for his versatility as a musician in his own right. His focus is on blues and classic rock with his band, “Stir” (Mark Bishop, bass; Shirley Dianne Baker, vocals; and, Christ Whiteman, drums). He also plays gospel blues with “Tony Vani and the Holy Blues Band” (Vitas Slapkauskas, bass; Matt Smith, guitar and, Chris Lingard, drums) and performing Delta blues in his duo with slide guitarist Kenny Pauze or by working solo. As every musician knows, you are not a true musician unless you have had that nightmare gig. Tony recalls one night at a club in Napanee when he had to do the walk of shame after being fired on the spot because his guitar string broke. Thus, he learned the great guitar player lesson: “though shalt not leave home without a spare guitar and have it tuned up, ready to go”. His most memorable gig was when he performed for his Mom on her 80th birthday – it was the first time she had ever heard him. Over the years, he has generously and tirelessly organized many open mics at The Belleville Club featuring a mix of amateur and professional musicians who perform solo or join in with others. He creates such a relaxing atmosphere that it feels like the concert is taking place in your living room. “I enjoy bringing out new people and watching their confidence grow. Music is therapy. People have the opportunity to try out new things, have a safe place to practice performing in public, and besides, it’s fun”, he laughs. Known predominantly for his harp playing, his favourite harmonica influences include Little Walter, Paul Butterfield, Charlie Mussellwhite and Corky Siegal. “I am so impressed with their tone, virtuosity, rawness and overall feel”, he says. Other musical influences include Eric Clapton, The Allman Brothers, John Mayall, Muddy Waters and Robert Johnston. Self-described as self-taught, he says: “I always had awareness of what my personal style would be and I sought out teachers or I learned from playing along with records. I followed my passion.” He has just released a new CD of original material entitled “Her Blues” based on his own personal life experience of living with a loved one’s suffering. It’s a 7 year labour of love that is deeply reflected in the songs he has included on this album. Tony divides his time between his music, working with physically and mentally-challenged adults and living with his partner Debbie Hoskins, owner of the seven dogs who run their household. Find him at www.tonyvani.com or on Facebook @TonyVani and go out to support live music because #livemusicmatters."

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"Great afternoon at Colne Yacht Club, lovely food and Matt entertained us brilliantly throughout the meal. His choice of music was perfect for the company and his personality was so engaging. Highly recommend Matt for any event"

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"From start to finish, Music&Soul was flawless. Their professionalism and passion for music made our wedding so special. If you’re looking for a band, look no further!"

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"I wish I could give John 10 stars! Planning a funeral is hard and stressful, but working with John was not. He responded quickly and gave great suggestions for how he could make the service even more meaningful. There was a small hiccup where I didn’t communicate correctly what the family wanted, but in the moment he jumped in and made it happen. I wish I had the words to explain how great working with him was, just hire him and you won’t be disappointed!!"

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"Amazingly talented!! Very diverse range and distinctive voice! Would be a prefect addition to every event! Get her booked in ASAP!"

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"As a funeral professional Johnny was great to work with and very detail oriented. He traveled over 100 miles to preform at funeral. Thank you Johnny"

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