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"Thank you so much for bringing our evening to life, you both sensed the mood and style of music perfectly throughout and everyone commented on the quality of performance! We hope to hear you play again one day!"

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"Sean Kershaw and The New Jack Ramblers ROCKED the House! Simply put, if you are looking for a typical, run of the mill house band for your party these guys are not that. They were outstanding, engaged the crowd and had people jumping out of their seats. It was a real pleasure to work with them, and I look forward to our next event."

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"All of this is an admittedly roundabout way of confessing that I wasn't prepared to be as delighted as I am with Go Tell It on the Mountain (Silkheart), an album of traditional hymns and originals with heaven-gazing titles by Booker T. Williams Jr., a New York-based tenor saxophonist originally from Seattle who performs as Booker T. The obsessive soul-searching implicit in the programming suggests an affinity with John Coltrane. But unlike too many of the saxophonists who aim for Coltrane's spiritual elevation, Booker T has a devilish sense of humor best illustrated by his "Say amen, Gracie" drollery on "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," a homey little melody he elongates and fragments with the comic élan of a Sonny Rollins. In fact, the classic album that Go Tell It on the Mountain most recalls is Way Out West, Rollins's 1958 album of cowboy tunes--and not just because Booker T, like Rollins before him, finds inspiration in unlikely places. It's also because Booker T's interaction with the bassist Saheb Sarbib and the drummer Andrew Cyrille is as carefree and almost as electrifying as Rollins's with Ray Brown and Shelly Manne thirty years ago (or better yet, with Wilbur Ware and Elvin Jones on A Night at the Village Vanguard, from around the same time). Despite the sarcasm implicit in Booker T's low-register bleats, his performances of "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "Jesus Loves Me" exude sincerity, much the way Rollins's interpretations of oddball pop tunes do. For Booker T, as for Rollins, satire is a sign of respect, not condescension. Booker T is ecumenical: one of the album's most infectious cuts is "Halle Kalle Mazeltov," a hora whose modality he cagily exploits. The Spartan trio format means that Sarbib and Cyrille have to function as soloists as well as rhythm stalwarts, and both men shoulder the added burden gracefully, maintaining melodic continuity in a manner that bassists and drummers seldom do when they solo. Despite the length of some of the tracks (the title tune, which is just over sixteen minutes, is a Booker T original, not the folk song of the same name), Booker T's solos never deteriorate into self-indulgent braying. His sense of thematic exposition is too well developed for that-another cue he takes from Rollins. (And as if to underscore his lineage, the CD-only bonus track is Rollins's calypso "St. Thomas.") He switches to alto on his own "When Mama Cries I Cry," and his phrasing is impressively speechlike on this lighter horn. "

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"Park Place Shopping Center in Leawood, Kansas, we booked Big Time Grain Co. Band for a concert in Barkley Square during our summer concert series. The band was a huge hit for audience members of all ages. They played mostly country cover music and really got the audience moving. They were energetic, sounded incredible and were very engaged with the audience. I heard many people commenting on how close they sounded to the real thing! Their professionalism in setting up the event and during the event was sincerely appreciated, as was their additional marketing efforts they did on their own to help support the event. I highly recommend Big Time Grain Co. Band for private parties or large events!  "

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"Geoff is a super talented performer. Fantastic Tunes to either sing to dance to or just sit back and listen to . Happy nature loves what he does . Don't get much better than that . We at the Irish Club love getting Geoff in on a regular basis . Love your work Geoff . Brilliant."

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"Great musicians, a real pleasure to listen to. A big thank you to them, we warmly recommend you."

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"We couldn’t be happier with Funk and Fable — they were absolutely fantastic from start to finish! They went above and beyond by learning two special songs just for us, which meant so much and made the day even more memorable. They arrived fully prepared, brought all their own equipment, and set everything up seamlessly without any hassle. At one point, we even put them on the spot with a song request they hadn’t prepared, and they still pulled it off brilliantly — it turned into one of the most unforgettable moments of the day. They were also amazing with the kids, even surprising them with a little 'Frozen' performance that had everyone smiling. Truly professional, talented, and thoughtful — we’re so grateful they were part of our day."

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"Had the pleasure of Michael play at a funeral service for me and his service and sound was excellent. Highly recommend his service for any occasion. Gentleman to deal with."

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"Thank you so much!! Everyone loved it! - Good energy - Props - Swagger - Entrance - Moves OUTSTANDING"

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"The Doolally clan are true folk music enthusiasts, Sean's deep knowledge and passion for Irish folk is inspiring, and when the three play together, they deliver a music full of emotion and energy. Thoroughly recommend!"

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"He came out smooth, hit the spins, moonwalked across the floor like butter. My cousin’s graduation turned into a straight-up concert. Everybody was hype. Worth every penny."

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"We had JBMAC perform at our wedding on Saturday and they were absolutely INCREDIBLE! Guests were dancing all night long at the wedding and the songs were spot on. Nora sang our first dance song and kept the party going all night. I didn’t stop dancing and everyone said after how good the music was. One bridesmaid even said it was the best wedding music she has ever experienced! I am so pleased and they made our night unforgettable! We can’t thank them enough for making our wedding so so special!🙌🏼"

Reply by Jbmac
Wow! What a glowing review. Love that you requested more of the niche Drum & Bass songs on our repertoire, we loved raving with you guys! So so glad you had an unforgettable night. It was so lovely that you came to see us live before your wedding too, so we were already met before the day :)

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"Due to COVID-19, we had frequent changes regarding our wedding date and wedding details. Philly Heart & Soul was not only accommodating to all of the changes we had to make on a daily basis but helped us problem solve as new challenges arose. Our entrances for the reception and first dance songs were wonderfully performed even with interesting song choices from the bridal party. We received compliments throughout the reception on the pure talent they possessed and how enjoyable they were to watch and dance to. They were full of enthusiasm, warm and friendly towards the guests, and professional throughout the night. Philly Heart & Soul is the best choice for your next event!"

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"Richard is an amazing artist, singer and songwriter, with a huge list of songs cover and plenty of original. He's shows are a show that would make you long for Nashville folk/county music. Amazing work from this man.!"

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"We were super happy with Duo Voyage at our company party. She made a top mood!"

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