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"We are a UK couple who married in July 2016 at Villa Catureglio. We booked Guty & Simone primarily for our evening entertainment. We actually ended up having them provide the PA system for speeches during the wedding breakfast as well as the background music throughout. After the wedding breakfast they then performed a fantastic live set with such a varied and popular selection of songs (you can choose the songs). They also provided a DJ service after their set til the early hours. Please don't hesitate for one second about booking them - they are professional, reliable and most importantly they are awesome! They will have everybody up on their feet! p.s they are very reasonably priced too! Thank you to Guty & Simone for living up to our expectations and providing such a superb evening of entertainment. Jenna & James"

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"These guys played at my wedding earlier this year and they were insane! Never had so much fun, karaoke with a big band is an ingenious idea... If anyone else I know is getting married please book them so I can see them again! "

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"Just went to see Lady A for the first time. WOW what a show. Soulful voice for all kind of great songs. She had the place dancing and interacting with the crowd. Just a great time. Will look for information to see where she is playing next. The band wirh her is also fantastic as they played some songs b4 she came out. Great voices there too."

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"You might expect an album with edgy, teal-lit cover art and the title of The Isolation Blues, by the Mike Goudreau Band, to be either dark and brooding or a real barroom stomper, showcasing the loudest guitar you’ve heard since Jimi Hendrix’s. Instead, from the first notes, you’ll find it’s a peppy ensemble extravaganza with horns galore. More’s the better, too – the Winter Solstice is coming up, and we need an eye-opening blast of sunshine in the middle of it. Smooth, jazzy-influenced, and boasting crystal-clear vocals, it’s a must-play on New Year’s Eve. Born in 1965 in Newport, Vermont, into a musical family with an English mother and a French-Canadian father, Mike Goudreau picked up his first guitar at age 14 and hasn’t stopped playing since. His early influences included the Beatles, Chuck Berry, Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, and later, Albert King, Freddie King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Powder Blues and Downchild – to name a few. Such diverse interests help to explain why Mike is comfortable in so many musical genres, especially jazz and blues. Since 2007, Mike’s songs have been heard on hundreds of network TV shows and films, such as the TV movie The Happiest Season (Hulu), Dynasty (CBS), the Universal Pictures film Dark Waters, the Hollywood film The Banker, starring Samuel Jackson (2020), The Neighborhood (CBS), NCIS Los Angeles (CBS), and Chicago PD (NBC), among several others. Joining Mr. Goudreau (vocals, guitars, bass and hand claps) are Jean-Francois Begin (think Menachem Begin, not “begin”) on drums and percussion, Dany Roy on tenor sax and trumpet, Ira Friedman on organ and piano, and Pascal Veilette on harmonica. You know all the shows and films mentioned earlier? Together, they spell diamond-level QUALITY. That’s what’s been poured into each of the fourteen original tracks on this CD. Every note, every musical phrase, glimmers like the light off one of that gem’s many facets. This is real-deal blues, whether in swing/jump form (as on the opener “Let’s Go Down to the River”), the angsty, harmonica-infused title track, the guitar and piano boogie known as “The Mooch,” or the laid-back instrumental “Sea Breeze Blues.” Any band can crank out an album in their garage or basement and deem it good enough, but not Goudreau and his posse. They care about their offerings like Michelangelo cared about David, or Da Vinci the Mona Lisa. That’s because they’re not just musicians. Not just craftsmen. They’re artists, and don’t you forget it. Got The Isolation Blues? Here’s the cure, or at least the vaccine! "

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"Saw you guys a few months ago and you were amazing. I am out visiting again from tomorrow until 21st. Have you got any gigs booking during that period ? Would love to see you again. "

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"Tony played at my wedding. He was excellent, both as the 'front man' for the live band, and also performing a solo piece for the entrance of the bridal party. He is a professional and extremely talented musician."

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"We found ‘The Upbeats musical duo’ online and contacted them. They were quick to get back to us and communicating with them via email was easy throughout the preparations for our wedding reception. Peter and Rachel recommended the music for us, which was perfect, but were more than happy for us to give them a list of other music, if we had so wanted. From the moment they began singing, everyone was up dancing. We did ask for a particular song for our first dance and Peter and Rachel were only too happy to accommodate. We had the most amazing night, as did our guests. We highly recommend Peter and Rachel and will definitely be calling upon them for future parties. "

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"Υπέροχη μπάντα με τρομερή αισθητική και ρεπερτόριο!"

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"Arizona Apr 21 2024 5:18 PM The person who shared the gospel with me, (after 6 years when I finally got saved in 1988) gave me one of your albums to help me walk my walk through music. I’ve been a fan ever since. Raised my kids on your gospel centered groove, and you’ve always been high on my playlist. My son, who is now a youth pastor was playing your Love Education album this morning and our whole family played it in our individual trips to church today. My kids know all the words because it was always a road trip album. So blessed by you and your ministry of music. Here to support your renewed efforts for the next generation! Playing your music now for our grandkids at our backyard bbq on the Sabbath. Your legacy lives on and Gods reward is coming soon for turning so many heats to HIM through your music. God bless your new efforts and ministry."

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"Afterglow band entertained our guests at my 40th birthday party. Deb is an absolutely amazing entertainer. She has this natural ability to interact with the crowd and get everyone singing and dancing throughout the night. This is the second time we have been lucky enough to have Deb entertain our guests and each time she has made the event SO MUCH FUN and truly memorable. Thank you to the band for being phenomenal 🤩"

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"Groove Club Collective did a great job at my 40th birthday party. They had everyone up dancing from the moment they started to play with a fun high energy mix of songs. Thanks guys we have a fantastic evening. Highly recommend!"

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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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"We invited Benga to play at our Wedding party, and they really really crushed it! people absolutely loved them, and their singer Michelle is truly remarkable "

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"Doris always produces high quality work and is always accurate as a vocalist. The guests love her which enhances their on board experience."

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"We booked a Ceilidh with the band last year. Had to postpone but they were good with that. The party could not have gone better. Everyone dancing from the first dance. The band responded well and the calling was good as there were a number who had not been to a Ceilidh before. Organisation and communication was good. Thoroughly pleased with the how everything went."

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