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"Joy came for a short advices event in Rome for a private birthday party, her voice is great and the arrangements of the songs are really well done! I recommend her to everyone!"

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"Mng of The Inn at Silver Lakes says, The Joe Ferraro Band has great stage presence. They engaged effortlessly with the audience, creating a strong connection that enhanced the overall atmosphere. The performance was a testament to their professionalism and commitment to delivering an exceptional live show."

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"Excellent saxophone player at gig at the woolpack Banstead with papa george"

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"Kenny Kirby [2021] - Playin' The Cracks (Selected Tracks) [Philly Fillet Records] I came across this artist via DJ Melismo's (aka Mats Olofsson) latest podcast in which he played "Someday We'll All Be Free" (and what a version!), so decided to check out the rest of the album Kenny Kirby's name may not be well known but he has been performing for over forty years with top acts such as Van Morrison, Charlie Grace, Sly & The Family Stone, Delfonics, Three Degrees, Major Harris, Billy Paul, Intruders, Blue Notes, Soul Survivors and was conductor for The Tymes. He is a piano player from Birmingham, AL, and released, what looks like, his debut album "Playin' The Cracks" in April. It is mainly covers, smooth jazz, some instrumentals and some quite MOR tunes, but three tracks did get my attention. I'm fairly sure it's not Kenny singing as some of the vocals are female. No one else is credited on the album, so I'm guessing they are unnamed guest vocalists on the vocal tracks. The three tracks are a cover of Donny Hathaway's "Someday We'll All Be Free", "Some Things Never Change" and "Ultimate Lover" a song written by Linda Creed and Dennis Matkosky."

Reply by JUST FRIENDS Entertainment
Thanks for your gracious kind words on my CD! Best, Kenny 🎹 https://kenkirby.wixsite.com/piano

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"I booked the band for a conference event for the evening do. They were fantastic! I really wanted to make sure that people relaxed and enjoyed themselves and The 35mm were perfect for this. Great choice of songs and they created an amazing atmosphere. Thank you guys, for giving our event maximum energy and that little extra sparkle! "

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"Paul plays every month at our venu. Our clientel range from 30s to 60s and every time Paul engages with the customers and plays requests if he knows the songs. He plays a wide range of music/songs to suit everyone. He also has a good following to his gigs. A great choice for events and birthdays . "

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"It was amazing festival , we enjoyed with the soul of Desert"

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"Fun and professionalism guaranteed! We chose the Self Portrait Blues based on a recommendation from a vendor we met during the organization of our wedding, and we couldn't have made a better choice! They are friendly, empathetic from the first moment, extremely talented, professional, helpful, and engaging. Their music is amazing, and they can elegantly and delicately involve all the guests without ever being intrusive. They were always available for every request and patient with unexpected situations! We still receive many compliments for choosing the musical band, and we will never stop thanking them for everything they did for us; our wedding would never have been the same without them. Thank you, guys! Federica & Alessio 22/07/2023"

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"We experienced a truly amazing wedding at 18! We enjoyed every moment of it. We were very pleased with your contribution and have already heard from several people that they loved the musical accompaniment of our party. We agree and would like to thank you once again for your musical contribution."

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"I have been meaning to message you directly also to thank you. What you produced the night of our wedding was nothing short of magical - and I do not say this lightly. I am very happy to hear the band enjoyed the evening - I think their enjoyment and energy showed through their music. The feedback we have had from guests is overwhelming, particularly that the band and the singer (I don't remember his name) was the best they have ever heard at a wedding. You guys nailed the performance. I am so happy that we decided to do a live version, you could not have gotten the same energy and vibe with just a recording / original version. Your two sets were also perfect. There were a few times that we all stopped in the marquee to listen and appreciate the music, particularly My Way - I remember looking around and quite a few people were singing along! I think another sign of a success of a wedding is the number of people on the dance floor, and there was not an empty space during the second set. The amount of people of all ages dancing was a true highlight for me as we wanted this to be a wedding that everyone would enjoy - not just us. "

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"We hired On The Rocks for our wedding reception in Hathersage, and we really enjoyed your contribution to the night! Your music was definitely a highlight of the day, and we only wished we’d been able to spend more of the night sitting and listening to you. We especially enjoyed your rendition of Menina Moca, which is one of our favourites. So thanks for that – it was much appreciated! We also received a lot of feedback from our guests on how much they enjoyed the music."

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"The band was superb. They have a wonderful musical repertoire. Many thanks."

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"The combination of virtuosity and emotion in André's playing is rare to find. Every note that comes out of his guitar seems to carry feeling and history. He is a complete musician, with a vast repertoire and impeccable playing. I recommend him to any lover of live music!"

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"David Reed - Belleville Intelligencer Tony Vani has been making music in the Belleville area for decades. Folks in the music community know him as a versatile performer, cranking out blues and classic rock with the Stir, gospel blues with Tony Vani and the Holy Blues Band, solo performances and some work with slide guitarist Kenny Pauze. Tony is a respected singer and guitarist, but it is his harmonica playing that really grabs me by the throat. The title track on Tony's, Her Blues CD, is a mournful confession with harmonica lines that seem to emanate from the depths of a troubled soul. The best description for his playing is “authentic.” I hear flashes of Charlie Musselwhite and the immortal Little Walter on a few tracks. (I’m also a sucker for a little tremolo on the guitar.) Other highlights include Die Trying, Still Got Her Soul, Price of Love, Catch You When You Fall and the hopeful Sun Will Rise. Tony Vani has got something truly special with his harmonica sound and he has lovingly crafted this collection over seven long years. You should check out this record."

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"I hired Andre Ramos for my 60th birthday party which I planned from America. He was absolutely fantastic! He was very prompt in responding to my questions and arrived at the venue early. He coordinated the details with my venue prior to my arrival which was a big help. His talent, professionalism, and energy made the celebration unforgettable. His music created the perfect atmosphere — everyone was singing, dancing, and smiling all night. There were so many compliments from guests. I highly recommend f him for any event! Thank you "

Reply by André Guitar Ramos Solo Guitar
Thank you so much again for the invitation!! It was a very special night, and thank you for the opportunity to be a part of it!! Everyone was super kind and made me feel right like home! I hope you enjoyed my music, i always try to play from the heart and with the hope that it also reaches the hearts of those who listen!🙏😊❤️

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