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"If you want a band for your wedding, don’t even look anywhere else! So Glad we had them at our wedding! People didn’t leave the dance floor!"

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"Brice played guitar before and during our wedding ceremony. Despite reaching out to him with very short notice, he was more than happy to play some of our favorite songs. He was professional, responsive, and very talented—multiple guests commented on what a beautiful job he did! Brice’s music made our ceremony extra special, and we’re so glad that he was a part of our wedding day."

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"Wow,! We had 150 crammed into the pub. The River Rats were fantastic "

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"I couldn't have dreamed of anything better. The ceremony was wonderful. I only received very positive feedback from our guests. Thank you so much, your work is incredible."

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"Ian P. Woodbury I’ve been serenaded AND stirred by THE ROCKITS twice in 2022, since being introduced to them only recently. I made a pledge to myself, in the mirror, to go and listen to them whenever I need to satisfy my audio addiction for exceptionally performed, hard driving Rock n Roll. As a guy who has been playing guitar, and singing for an audience since 1956, I continuously need to have my appetite satiated with Good Ol’ Rock n Roll. The Rockits satisfy my need quite satisfactorily! Thank You Very Much! The Rockits share the top shelf of the D.C. Area bands, with only a few other bands up there with them. There is no better party band than The Rockits. The band is well-rehearsed, instrumentally and vocally tight, and they really know how to keep the good vibes topped off at FULL, without losing the personal touch with their audience. Everyone in the band is a seasoned musician, sings very well, and harmonizes on key. But…the vocal standout is Robin Brown, the female vocalist. Robin should be known by everyone in the D. C. Metro Area, who enjoys hip Shakin’ Rock n Roll. ROBIN IS THAT GOOD! She commands the stage, like a Queen, but she is never domineering. She does not try to draw undue attention to herself, but knows her position on stage, as an integral part of a smoothly wild ensemble. She shares the M.C. duties with the band’s leader, Peter Grattan, who is a fine drummer, but in The Rockits, he is a triple threat on keyboards, guitar, and vocals. All the instrumentalists are in the top echelon of local talent, each attuned to his role in the overall mix, and they all shine in their spots. If you want a really satisfying Good Time of listening and dancing, there is no better band, who can lift you higher, than The Rockits. Going out to get your Rock n Roll fix with The Rockets is an evening well-spent. "

Reply by The Rockits
Thank you so very much Ian. We strive to give the best performance possible and it is people like you that make it all worth while. Having been 'Rockits' for over ten years, we appreciate every gig we get, every booking is unique, and having played a 3 year 6 nite a week residency at one of New Zealand's top hotels in my twenties, I know how important it is to 'entertain.' My experience as TVNZ's Head Of Entertainment Production for three years also has given me the experience needed to become an all round entertainer. Years of touring the world on cruise ships, recording four records for CBS and years in London have helped, so that our repertoire of 1000 songs spans sixty years and encompasses the best of the Rock 'n Roll era. Your heart felt review means so much! -Peter G Grattan (band leader)

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"We hired the Left Coast Quintet to play for our wedding just before COVID shut everything down in March 2020. We originally booked them for 11/11/20. As I'm sure everyone can relate to, as the date got closer we became less hopeful about things changing and we knew we would need to postpone. We changed our date to July 2021 and then even changed our venue and throughout all of our changes, Dan was flexible, kind and assured us he would be available during our new date. As our date got closer, he offered feedback based on the little information I provided for what we wanted and on our big day the ceremony music was even more amazing than I ever imagined possible. We received numerous compliments from our guests about how great the music was! I also love this picture they snapped of us during our ceremony, it's incredibly special to see how it all looked from their point of view! All in all, I would highly recommend the Left Coast Quintet to anyone who is looking for an extra special touch for their wedding. Dan and his team are professional, courteous and their live music is phenomenal. THANK YOU, DAN!! Angie M - Yelp"

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"Lenin and Lionel are great for any event big or small, they are fantastic entertainment and will have the crowd up singing and dancing in no time! We have booked them for a range of performance events and have never been disappointed."

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Thank you! 😊

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"Amazing musicians! Variety of music styles and songs. We hired Emil with his band for our Corporate event and they were a huge hit! Everyone was up on their feet dancing along the whole night. Incredibly nice and such a pleasure to work with them! Emil made sure the playlist targeted our whole audience and sounded awesome. I would definitely recommend them for any and all events and hope to work with them again!"

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"Matt and Steve were the best decision of our wedding. Music was extremely important to us and from the minute we heard Vale Acoustic we knew we needed them for our wedding. They learnt our important songs including bridal entrance, signing, bridal party exit and first dance. Their acoustic sets were OUTSTANDING! Then to finish off the night, they created an upbeat live acoustic set and DJ'd the night away. Our guests raved about their skills, quality and energy. We wouldn't have wanted anyone else with us on our wedding day. Even when we had to move to our wet weather back up due to the pouring rain, they took it in their stride. Their calm, chilled nature meant they felt like friends than vendors. Matt and Steve we cannot thank you enough for your outstanding service and making our wedding so memorable!"

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"It's so nice to see this band. Full of energy and fun. They were playing for our international clients and it was a great night!"

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Than you!

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"There’s more to Johnny Ticktin than meets the eye. Well-versed in the blues, having once served as lead guitar player for the legendary Louisiana Red, the open-minded Ticktin is a sponge, soaking up the subtle six-string nuances and intricacies of a multitude of genres—from surf to classic R&B, swing and even Mambo—on his eighth album with The Headhunters, That’s All I Need. It would feel right at home in any rough-and-tumble roadhouse. The title is borrowed from a song, covered here in all its dark, swampy glory, off Magic Sam’s 1967 iconic electric blues marvel West Side Soul. Watery, backwoods ripples of Sam’s tremolo guitar style and seductive rhythms meander through Creedence Clearwater Revival’s mysterious kudzu on Johnny & The Headhunters’ version, as Ticktin and company paddle up a lazy river of Bayou groove. Just as fluent in nasty rockabilly, they thrive in the sweltering heat of the 1957 obscurity “Chicken House,” giving it a warm buzz and making it rumble and swagger, while the lascivious, infectious funk of “Body and Fender” – a Doc Pomus/Duke Robillard joint originally built for soul crooner Johnny Adams – shakes all over and ogles the female form. A rousing, boogie-woogie version of Lowell Fulsom’s Chess Records’ hit “Rock ‘Em Dead” is wonderfully shambolic, and Ticktin rides the lightning of the Link Wray instrumental “Ace of Spaces” like a champ, gleefully wheeling through edgy garage-rock riffs with appropriate vim and vigor. What feel he and his band have for this material. There is not the slightest bit of indifference to it anywhere on this record. Not that they need it, but help arrives in the form of keyboardist Tam Sullivan, who wraps smoky, sensual organ and wraiths of piano around a soulful remake of Bobby “Blue” Bland’s “Lead Me On,” and singer Liz Springer, who joins her brazen vocals to Ticktin’s in the cheeky, but charming, duet “Watch and Chain.” And, with the solid machinery of a good backing band at work behind him, Ticktin can just let loose – witness the slide-guitar fury of their cover of Elmore James’ “Shake Your Money Maker.” For aficionados of tasteful guitar work and music that time shouldn’t have forgotten, this is what you need. —Peter Lindblad SPREAD THE NEWS! FacebookTwitter RELATED STORIES September 3rd, 2023 Rhythm & Roots Festival August 28th, 2023 Rhythm & Roots: Family Fave July 28th, 2023 When Rock & Roll is a Verb"

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"Bassline studios played at our 50th birthday /surprise wedding ! From the minute I told Bernadette it was a surprise she helped plan ( should I say scheme) the absolute perfect day . Nothing was too much trouble and the band ROCKED !! Best night of our lives and the guests are still talking about it. I had blisters on the soles of my feet from dancing ....love love these guys ."

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"After being left in the lurch by our existing band with only 5 days to booking date, we had 6 bands offered and we chose the Playlisters from their effortless videos. And they lived up to everything and more. On time hassle free set up and breakdown. Their professionalism showed from the day we booked them till the very end. But most of all their talent and ability to wow the crowd. Every guest raved over them from the smallest child to the OAPs. There was something for everyone. 100% we will book them again. Foxys Den Somerset. "

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"Michelle and David Macrae - Bride and Groom Ottawa Hi guys, We would like to thank you for making our wedding the most amazing night ever. We loved all your music, you guys are extremely talented. We really appreciated how you were able to learn our musical requests, especially the ones on short notice. You handled the evening like true professionals and it was obvious that you came prepared. You were very accommodating throughout the entire evening even well into the next day!! The dance floor was never empty. Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you play in the future. Best regards, The Macrae's "

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"Thank you both so much for your performance at the Cross Guns last night. Everybody enjoyed it. We hope to have you here again soon Melissa Collinson"

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