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"Ant was recommended to us by a friend to play at our wedding and he was brilliant! He played instrumental covers as our guests arrived at the church, the bride was nearly half an hour late but Ant was more than happy to carry on playing and created a lovely atmosphere in the church which everyone really enjoyed. We asked Ant if he would be able to play and sing our favourite song whilst we signed the register in the church. He learned this specially and it was perfect, and one of the many highlights of our day. Ant also performed some covers as our guests arrived at the reception and everyone loved the live music. Ant was professional, passionate, very friendly and it was a pleasure to have him perform on our special day. We couldn’t recommend Ant enough. Thank you so much. "

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"Tracey and I would like to extend our thanks for all your help with co-ordinating the arrangements on Saturday night. Please also extend our thanks to the rest of the band for their fantastic performance on the night. Everybody commented on how good they were and should the occasion arise we would have no hesitation asking The Cheers to perform at a future event that we host. I only hope that they enjoyed performing at what was a memorable night for ourselves."

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"Really funky setlist, perfect for what we were looking for, they were a real crowd pleasers so we’re booking again this year."

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"Kelly did a great job at my mom's surprise party! Fun and thoughtful. Michelle"

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"One of the greatest to ever grace the music space, we're thankful for her talent and will forever be indebted to her for her passion. The Kick-Back Tshwane FM 93.6 loves her to the moon and back."

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"The Bit Band made our wedding absolutely unforgettable! From the moment they started playing, they had everyone on their feet, and the dance floor was never empty. Their ability to gauge the crowd's energy and play the perfect songs was truly impressive. What sets The Bit Band apart is their musical versatility. They effortlessly transitioned through different genres and eras, pleasing guests of all ages. Their professionalism and reliability were also commendable. They were punctual, well-prepared, and seamlessly integrated into our wedding reception. The communication and customization process with Mary were a breeze. She took the time to understand our musical preferences and even learned a special song for our first dance. We highly recommend them for a seamless, musical experience that will make your special day truly memorable!"

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"Lisa & The Elusions were AMAZING at our wedding reception! Lisa was a pleasure to work with leading up to the reception. They learned 3 songs to play for us. They brought great energy and kept the crowd entertained all night. Our guests have been raving about them. We highly recommend Lisa & the Elusions! "

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"I booked The Experience for my 35th Birthday which was last night. I wanted a wide range of music from over the decades as we had all ages. Doug and Jasmine didn't disappoint! They were even able to accommodate requests, one of which I asked them for an hour before they arrived! They were so good and more than just the entertainment, they became like part of the party and we loved them so much! Wish you could have stayed to party the night away with us guys! Loved how you kept us all dancing and your voices were just awesome! Can't wait to have you back for the next one and definitely will be recommending you going forward. We all feel like we have made 2 great friends. To anyone reading this, book these 2! You will not be disappointed and there is nobody better!! Much love to you both xxx"

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"What a fantastic Band, booked them for our Wedding and they were amazing, everyone enjoyed themselves. They got everyone on their feet dancing. Keep trying to think of an excuse to book them again!"

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"I enjoyed listening and dancing to them !!!! Amazing talent and lovely with it!"

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"The Cheers are a faultless, perfect and genuinely brilliant band. My wife and I hired then for our wedding in June 2017 (this is a very late review, our apologies!). Communication from the beginning was great, payment organised easily and they were on time with literally no problems occurring. When they arrived they were polite and very pleasant, happy to adjust their sets and music to our reception evening as arranged beforehand. The music was just amazing. Having not seen them before, we were blown away by how great they were interacting with the guests and really making the place come alive. Most of our guests are very much live music people and it made for an awesome experience, everyone singing and dancing well into the late evening. Hugely recommend this band, hire them now! Thank you The Cheers! You were perfect and the memories will stay with us forever! :)"

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"Invitamos a Peter y a su banda para la fiesta de cumpleaños de mi hija. Destaco la profesionalidad, llegaron puntuales (venían de Barcelona hasta Mollet), se encargaron de gestionar el sonido sin complicaciones y actuaron animando la fiesta. ¡Tremendos músicos y tremendo show que dan!"

Reply by Peter Gynt & The Glass Gang
Gracias por confiar en nosotros Jordi ! Fue un placer ser parte de la fiesta !

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"Raphael and the Blue Moon Jazz Trio were terrific for our Wedding in Orvieto Italy. They sounded amazing, and created the perfect vibe for our Italian wedding. With a little rain to deal with, they handled no problem, and were very quick in making the changes between ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner locations. Music was perfect, exactly what we wanted. Highly recommend the Blue Moon Jazz Trio. Thank you for making our special day, even more special!"

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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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"If you are thinking of booking The Mirrors for your event, please don't hesitate. Azu has the most amazing voice, and Filippo is a wizard on the guitar. Together, they are a class act and they brought that special something to our party. Our guests were blown away by how good they were and I would book them again any time"

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