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"Raphael and the band played at the aperitivo of our wedding and created a magical atmosphere for all of our guests during sunset. We loved it! Also all the communication with Raphael was very easy, professional and he is super responsive. He even offered to play at the ceremony as a pianist. We will definitely recommend! "

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"The Vibrations played an outstanding couple of sets at our wedding. They are incredibly accomplished musicians in their own right, but play together with a great groove and energy. They were very flexible with the logistics for the day and putting together a set list with our preferences. Our only disapointment was that it was all over too quickly!"

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"Guests lost their minds when he hit Billie Jean. My wife said best surprise ever."

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"The Timeless Band are the perfect party function band. From the moment they begin playing you can guarantee that the dance floor will be filled .Their music is a great mixture suitable for all ages. Their performance is slick ,well rehearsed and packed with entertainment. Every member of the band is a very accomplished musician and together they are the band you want to dance to.. They will go that extra mile to make your party that you want"

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"We hired Jovan for our 10 year anniversary party and he completely exceeded expectations. He arrived early, made sure everything was ready was very humble and professional. When the performance started it was like Michael was really there and Billie Jean? Baby let me tell you lol … it had everyone clapping together even some of the people who are normally reserved started to loosen up with that one, and the way he engaged the crowd made it feel personal. After the show, he took time to chat and pose for photos. Thank you so much!"

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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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"Jackie and The Gents, a South Jersey based trio, combine three accomplished and seasoned entertainers into one incredible band. They turn any happy hour, cocktail hour, private party, corporate event, restaurant or club into a night to remember. Jackie and the Gents will tailor their music to whatever your event entails. From jazz to Motown, oldies, classic rock, country and more - they have you covered!"

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"Jovan was the highlight of our Global Honors Dinner. When he first arrived in the room he already had the attention of some of our ladies and nothing had been done yet! When the show begin the entire party stopped mid conversation just to watch. His timing and energy reflected raw talent and obviously a lot of practice, dedication and love for what he does. We loved him for his personality as well we just couldn’t get enough of him!"

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"You were really good, thank you for providing us with some great acoustic music. So good to see people up dancing. We’ve had some positive comments from our guests. "

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"We wanted a pianist playing ambient background to welcome our guests and we could not of chosen better. The music was wonderful. Wendy was beautifully presented and brought a glorious white grand piano. I have since booked Wendy to play for us again. (10 / 10) Mr & Mrs McCulloch"

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"Thank you so much for a wonderful wedding day. The music during all 3 events was wonderful and perfect. Thanks for working with us through the rain during the ceremony and for letting us take over with lots of speeches. It was awesome that you let Matt get up there and sing and that we were able to extend the evening for INCREDIBLE! Lot of wonderful energy, personality, and a very diverse music set. I would highly little while longer! You're a talented band with the ability to play so many different genres and we loved you! Thank you so much, "

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"Dave and the band were incredible for our wedding. They had the dancefloor packed and jamming the entire time they played. Every song they played sounded great; the overall talent of the band was evident. We would HIGHLY recommend GNO for someone else's wedding, they played a great list and the special dance songs were top notch! Literally dozens of our wedding guests told us that night and the following day how awesome a band they were and how great the party was, and we completely agree! Thanks again to Dave and GNO, you guys helped make our special day even more memorable!"

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"Our fundraiser numbers were higher than ever, and I credit Jovan. His performance kept guests there, engaged, an event had some people surprising us with moves of their own. "

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"This is not the first time I had heard Lisa and the E-lusions but it seems they have only gotten better. They engaged the crowd and people have done nothing but tell me how great our band was. I can't wait to hire them again. They made our wedding exactly what we wanted! "

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"The only thing that could match their talent was their energy! Fantastic musically in such a range of songs and had the whole reception up and dancing (And lovely people to top it all off)"

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