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"I just wanted to get in touch to pass on our thanks to Twist of Rock for performing at our Christmas party this week. We could not have hoped for better!! Energy was amazing and you guys are stellar musicians, every track was an absolute banger – we have never seen our team move so quickly from their seats to the dancefloor…. Please thank your bandmates for us, early feedback is that it was the best Christmas party we’ve ever had and that is largely down to you guys!"

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"He contratado a "Tren de Cuatro" desde hace más de 10 años para eventos en instituciones que he trabajado y eventos privados (cumpleaños, bodas, etc.) con foros desde 50, 100 hasta 300 personas, la música muy variada, tranquila y música para bailar. Se adaptan a todo tipo de público y el tipo de evento. Los recomiendo ampliamente."

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"I booked this band for my personal wedding and i couldn't choosen better!!! They are one of best band listened in my life!!! Thank you Malena & Andrea...see you soon!!"

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"With all the hype going to Wynton Marsalis, you might not guess that there are other, lesser-known, straight-ahead trumpet players out there who are consistently ripping the hide off the ball. This, Rick Holland's auspicious debut, is an impressive effort. The trumpeter leads his quartet, backed by a solid Michigan-based rhythm section: pianist Terry Lower, bassist Ed Fedewwa, and drummer Larry Ochiltree, through a fiery trail of originals and standards, interspersed with some fine balladry. Holland's sensitive ear translates to some tight arrangements and a well-organized program. On flugelhorn, he boasts a rich, full tone that purrs with warmth. On the faster tunes, he steams. This is the kind of jazz that feels just right on a wintry day, with the fireplace in full throttle, and the feet resting on a cushion: it hits the spot perfectly, drenched with emotional power and skillful fortitude. Steve Loewy, All Music Guide"

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"Outriders played a 45 minute set today at Springfest and they were fantastic! Crowd loved them, lovely group of people. would recommend to any venues looking for something fresh in their live music schedules."

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"Amazing musician for our intimate wedding. He played during our ceremony and our guests could not stop commenting on his talent!!"

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"Just got back from honeymoon, so I thought I'd drop you a quick email to thank you again for the amazing time you gave us and our wedding guests last Saturday. I can confidently say that every last one of us was blown away by your set – one of my mates said it was one of the top three gigs he's ever been to! I've passed on some feedback to the agency, but I wanted to thank you all personally for a really great night's entertainment. Really top lads too, your personal congratulations and best wishes were a lovely touch. Take care, and if / when you play the Midlands, our paths will definitely cross again. "

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"WE HIRED SHADOWBORN & CROWN FOR OUR CORPORATE PARTY WITH ABOUT 300 GUESTS AND THEY WERE AMAZING! THIS BAND ROCKS! THEY ARE A GREAT FUSION OF HIGH ENERGY NEW COUNTRY MUSIC, ROCK, AND EDM! WHAT A DISTINCTIVE SOUND! THEY HAD THE CROWD ON THEIR FEET AND ON THE DANCE FLOOR ALL NIGHT! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ANY EVENT! FIVE STARS!!" ​ ​JORDAN V. - CORPORATE EVENT PLANNER "

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"Last night was stunning! We had a wonderful time and it was the best party ever! I think you guys are absolutely brilliant and what you do is really special!! It was perfect. You were amazing and our friends and family would book you in the blink of an eye!"

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"Very professional band, good mix of music, good sound. Really enjoyed them."

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"Honestly - look no further, these are they guys you are looking for. I booked Blag to play in the local village hall for my birthday party. They were excellent musicians and lovely guys - polite, friendly and very professional. Their repertoire included many genres of music and they were able to adapt the music on the night to suit the room. The first set was an eclectic mix of music - all brilliantly played. The ceilidh in the second set was really fun, with Michael (very patiently) teaching us the moves. Everyone has been commenting on how fantastic they were ever since the party. I can't recommend them highly enough. Thank you for a really wonderful and memorable evening."

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"On a beautiful August night JSJBF member band The Gumbo Gum bas, a project that grew out of leader Joe Grillo and his late brother Alfie's love of all things New Orleans, played to an appreciative crowd at Bands on the Beach. This was the second of two shows held on the beach for this summer-long Sunday night concert series, sponsored by the City of Long Branch in association with the JSJBFT. his show gave the band a chance to play live much of the material that can be found on their new CD, "Zydeland," with our own Jill Baskind donning the rub board for a couple of tunes. For those of you who may not get the reference in the title, Zydeco is a southern Louisiana dance music featuring the accordion, rub board and in this case horns. The music on the CD was dedicated to Alfie, who passed during the pandemic, and their mixing engineer, Tim Gilles, who left us during the making of the CD. All of the band members who appeared on the beach are on the record, including Dave Anthony on drums, Vinnie Borselli on trumpet, Joe on tenor sax and vocals, Steve Munter on baritone sax and clarinet, Greg Novick on bass, Steve "Big Squeezy" Rice on accordion and piano and Lars Wendt on trombone. All tunes were written, arranged and produced by Joe except as noted below. The opening title track "Zydeland," begins with the measured beat of the drums and is joined quickly by the accordion, with the horns kicking in as the lyrics invite you to join the band on a journey to this magical, musical place. As with any good Gumbo, it's flavored with local ingredients, in this case a dose of the Jersey Shore sound spices up the mix. "Dance With Me" picks up the beat and is reminiscent in tempo and style to one of Joe's major influences, Louis Prima. If this tune doesn't get you out of your seat, nothing will. "Waiting for the Cane," is dedicated to the crazies who choose not to evacuate, but start the party in anticipation of a hurricane, and party they will to this number. "King Cake" includes lyrics by Joe and music by Steve, was explained to the uninitiated that night as the legendary dessert of Mardi Gras which is said to bring luck and prosperity to whoever gets the plastic baby in their piece. It's a high energy number that gives each member of the horn section a chance to stretch out and strut their stuff, and they made it a highlight of that night and the CD. The recorded version of this song literally jumps out of the speakers. "Can't Go Back To New Orleans" is a moving tribute to Joe's brother, envisioning an ode to the city they both love through the sound of Tom Waits, one of Alfie's favorite artists. I got the chills listening to what starts out as a somber tune but ends in an upbeat fashion, finishing with Frank Rein's tuba. Joe and Vinnie collaborated on the lyrics to the tall tale of "Gumbo Parmesan," a song that's lyrics are as much of a fun dream its title implies. "By the Water'' has that infectious "Congo Square" beat, which is highlighted by Dave's opening drum pattern with accompanying percussion and conjures up a scene of the locals doing a NOLA style tap dance. With lyrics by Ken Morrison and music by Steve Rice, "Drifting Off and Dreaming of You" is a mid twentieth century style ballad, complete with strings, and has Joe in the role of a crooner which he does quite eloquently. A welcome respite from the nonstop party to this point, he sounds like the last man at the bar, smoke curling up from that final cigarette, with drink in hand, thinking about the woman of his dreams. The penultimate song, "Drinks On the House," is another fanciful flight of fantasy which would be loads of fun as an MTV video. Bring on the aliens, it's party time! The final tune, "Why Can't Everyday Be Mardi Gras?," is a fitting end to this party with Steph's clarinet leading the second line followed by the rest of the band with a chorus children along the route singing out the refrain. For this band, every time they start to play it's Mardi Gras. If these songs don't leave you smiling and dancing I don't know what will. Mission accomplished in the fun department as far as I'm concerned."

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"Excellent music provided by an excellent band! Thank you Nick,.....you guys were awesome!"

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"I would highly recommend. Fabulous Artist. Epic talent."

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"Absolutely enchanting! The artist's warm reception and James Taylor-like melodies set a dreamy tone. Their Coldplay cover was a showstopper. A flawless 10/10!"

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