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"We were honestly blown away. Everyone loved the band – it’s all anyone was talking about! One of our friends who’s getting married next year has even cancelled the band she had booked so she could book The Ambrassadors instead! I may be biased, but I think it’s the best wedding band I’ve ever seen. We can’t thank you enough."

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"This girl! Such clear and melodical sounds are coming out of this sweet, talented girl! I couldn’t have made a better decision than enjoying her concert this summer!"

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"Phenomenal energy, killer vocals, and unforgettable tunes!"

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Thank you Candice!

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"We had a wonderful day on Saturday and thank you to you all for making the evening such a success. You had your work cut out with there being so many rooms for people to drift into but you worked some magic with your music and everyone kept coming back to dance, full credit to you all – you were brilliant and I would have no hesitating in recommending you to anyone. Please pass on my thanks to the others and I wish you all well. (Dawn – Mother of bride) Thank you so much – we had the best evening, everyone said how amazing you were!! Which you were! You really helped make our day the best."

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"I organised our company’s 25 year anniversary celebrations and booked these guys for a show at a local hotel. Their professionalism was fantastic and they delivered a memorable performance. Can’t wait to see them again!"

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"Marina Casellas made my event even more special. Her professionalism, dedication, and great eye for detail shine through in everything she does, and I had no hesitation in choosing her for such an important occasion. She always goes above and beyond my expectations, and I’m so glad I can rely on her for my events. Absolutely recommended! "

Reply by Marina Casellas Singer
Thank you so much for your kind words and trust, Neiva :) It truly means a lot to know that my work helped make your event even more special. I always strive to give my best and bring every detail to life, so hearing this makes me incredibly happy. It’s always a pleasure to collaborate with you, thank you again for the recommendation and for letting me be part of such an important moment!

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"Stephan was great! The music he played for our wedding ceremony was absolutely beautiful. We were so greatful to have him as a part of our special and could not thank him enough. If you are looking for beautiful music for your wedding I highly recommend stephan Kane. Thank you stephan for making our wedding truly unforgettable. - Crystal & Brendan K."

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"I reached out to Cuarteto Moon to perform at my wedding in San Sebastian, Spain. It was short notice, yet they were able to accommodate the date. They provided us with a variety of music to choose from. Their music ranged from classical, to pop, to move themed. We were able to choose music that fit perfectly for our ceremony, for the cocktail hour, then for the dinner portion of the evening. At the last minute, I threw them a huge curve ball and asked them if they could perform two different sets with an opera singer as an extra treat for our wedding guests. Though we were only weeks away, they graciously accommodated and worked with the opera singer directly, to ensure thew two sets worked and were performed seamlessly. The day of, they showed up on time, ready to go, and their performance was truly magical on that special evening. I would highly recommend Cuarteto Moon and would use them again in the future."

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"Amazing atmosphere, great voices Great that some songs were also solo aswell as duo. Over all amazing ?"

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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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"We enjoyed it immensely! The music certainly met our expectations. I am glad I chose you. And that it turned out so well. Without ever having met you, without having heard the music beforehand (other than on the site), the performance was as expected. I can confidently recommend someone else to book you this way. Friendly (telephone) contact."

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"You made our wedding great, everyone loved your music and said they were fully entertained. Just want to say thank you so much for playing and we have already been contacted by a few friends already asking who you are. But again thank you so much"

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"Annasach played our wedding and despite having a bunch of amateurs attempting it they kept their spirits up. I honestly couldn’t have hoped for a nicer, better, happier band to break the ice between two cultures. Would definitely book you all again and recommend you. Thank you so much again for making our evening special."

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"Incredible music experience! This rumba group knows how to get the party going. From the very first chord, I felt transported to a lively corner of Spain. The fusion of rhythms and the passion in his interpretation are truly contagious. I couldn't resist joining the crowd that was dancing and clapping. Their music manages to create an instant connection between them and the audience, making everyone feel part of something special. If you are looking for a night full of joy and authenticity, look no further. This rumba group knows how to make music come alive and make hearts flutter. I definitely recommend them for an unforgettable music experience!"

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"The band were wonderful and so accommodating with our requests for the night which helped to make it just that little bit more special. So many of our guests commented on the fantastic music!"

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