Review Centre: Motown Bands

"Very professional in terms of the performance and all venue setup work. Very flexible, great music, great songs. Highly recommended!"

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"It’s was my sons 30th birthday party and I’m so happy I found U Select. It was so exciting being able to customise everything. All the singers U Select sent where incredible and it make choosing very difficult, but we loved Graham’s style as our son loves rock / indie music. The band were so good and I can’t believe how much of a performer Graham is, so much energy and wow, what a voice! Our son was so happy that the band where able to play all his favourite bands like Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Foo Fighters & Paramore. So glad I found U Select! "

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"Event Location: Kent uk Event Type: Birthday party 14th February 2023 Absolutely wonderful singer simply the best motown singer out there a really good showman well worth the fee would not hesitate to book again Reviewed by: J smith"

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"This day was one of my best in 2022, we hired The Mixx Entertainers for a special event and they made it a wonderdul experience. We recommend them and will spread the word."

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"Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band, The Globe, Cardiff, January 31st Jan Louder Than War’s Nick Fisk catches Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band for an evening of soul classics, resulting in him feeling like he probably should have seen them sooner. There’s something life-affirming about tonight. We may be specks of dust on a chunk of rock spinning around in a seemingly meaningless way, but when people come together for this band, somehow it’s as if sense is made of the world after all, if only for the duration of the gig. Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band have been treading the boards for some time now. And with it being such a large band, you’d think a lot of those boards must have been worn right down. They’ve been known to play in pubs and clubs the length and breadth of Cardiff, including pubs near to this very venue, like the Claude. Have always meant to catch them, but somehow never did, and as a result, this was my first time. I always thought The Regular Fries would have made a good support act. In terms of musical styles, the two bands are like chalk and cheese, but then again, if you think about it, a hamburger and a potato chip are not really similar food stuffs, but are great as a combination. But the London baggy propagandists split up some time ago, while Big Mac has just carried on. The name of the band pretty much gives it away in terms of which genre Big Mac’s fit into – unapologetically in the style of The Commitments (though they actually began before the film came out, and have even supported the band), this is a great, big band, playing all the soul classics you might expect to hear, but in such a smooth, polished style that they can rightfully claim to be the best in South Wales – it would be a brave effort to try to steal this band’s mantle. They have the look, the sound, the lot. Dressed smartly in black, there is a proper feel of professionalism, with just that little bit of gangster-chic thrown in for good measure, with the heavies on the right on the brass, the ladies on the left on backing vocals, and Mike “Big Mac” McNamara himself, proudly centre stage, with something of the look of Al Pacino about him. He has a fantastic voice, with a great range, which he can vary according to which song he’s covering – he can be deep and gravelly at one point, but then switch to softer and smoother, but all the while, extremely strong and confident – he’s a great leader, always with a smile. It’s hard to say which are my favourite songs of the set, they do them all so well. “Mustang Sally” is definitely one that seems popular with everyone; I’ve always liked “Build Me Up, Buttercup” for some reason. We have two whole sets of all the greats, plus an encore, so value for money is never in doubt. When it’s done right, I guess it goes without saying that soul music is good for the soul, and Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band are proof positive of this. This gig was a sell-out, and there will be many people greatly looking forward to seeing them again in a few months for their 25th anniversary in Newport. "

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"We saw The Cheers perform at our friend’s wedding and noticed how they had everyone on the dance floor having a good time, they had an excellent repertoire and stood out among all the weddings we attended that year (6 in total). Getting in contact, a quote and the contracts all sorted was a breeze, with no hidden fees. They were honest and upfront about what the costs would be, and in the end, they were extremely good. Ben was incredible in the run up, super organised and responsive. He really went out of his way to be accommodating and gave us such peace of mind knowing it was all in safe hands. On the day they were fantastic. Many of our friends and family told us how much they loved the evening. The Cheers had everyone up on their feet and made the it a real party we wouldn’t forget! 10/10. If you’re looking for the perfect wedding band, look no further!"

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"One of the Best performances we have ever booked. Very Professional and Timely. We will have them return to entertain our company again."

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"Great band - really unique sound and interpretation of known songs, great chemistry between them on stage. Heard on Cruise ship"

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"Thank you so much for last night, the band was epic, and all my guests loved you and it truely made our night!"

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"Wow! Amazing! What a variety. We had a great time."

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"We’re so glad one of our friends recommended Vibe Collective as a band for our wedding! We wanted to ensure there were people on the dance floor all night and these guys definitely delivered! Playing a great mix of oldie classics and modern pop, there was something for everyone and all our guests commented on how great the band were. Would highly recommend!"

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"Wow. The best band we could’ve asked for. They were so flexible before our wedding, learning new songs and being flexible to our asks. Then on the day, the most beautiful piano solo work for our ceremony and amazing full band on the aperitif and during dinner. Honestly, couldn’t recommend these guys enough, they were perfect and so good! "

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"Song Birds Sue together with Sally gave me an excellent singing entertainment spot for my special birthday. They worked tirelessly to please. Thank you. Patrick Wilson."

Reply by Song Birds
Thank you Patrick for your lovely review. We really enjoyed singing at your party, and many thanks also for your hospitality! Best wishes from Sue and Sally - ‘Song Birds’.

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"A fantastic lively band, with a great selection of songs, old and new! The band members were good fun and really worked with the atmosphere of the wedding guests to make it a brilliant evening! Everyone was up singing and dancing till the end with not a spare space on the dance floor! Personable and bold !"

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"We can’t thank Blue Moon Jazz enough! They really made our wedding with their wonderful music. We couldn’t be more happy. Our guests could not stop talking about the music and the atmosphere their music created. The band played a collection of jazz music during our aperitivo and it was our favourite part of the day. We could have listened to them for hours more! Raphael also played the piano as our guests arrived and played the two songs we requested for our ceremony entrance and exit. At no point did any request seem like too much of an ask! Raphael was very communicative and we trusted him throughout the whole process (we are from the UK and so liaised over email until the wedding day). I couldn’t recommend booking Blue Moon Jazz anymore, they truly made our wedding! "

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