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"Michael can produce a very unique guitar tone. He is both very supportive guitarist to lay good grove and also provide unique melodic lines as a soloist."

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"With all the hype going to Wynton Marsalis, you might not guess that there are other, lesser-known, straight-ahead trumpet players out there who are consistently ripping the hide off the ball. This, Rick Holland's auspicious debut, is an impressive effort. The trumpeter leads his quartet, backed by a solid Michigan-based rhythm section: pianist Terry Lower, bassist Ed Fedewwa, and drummer Larry Ochiltree, through a fiery trail of originals and standards, interspersed with some fine balladry. Holland's sensitive ear translates to some tight arrangements and a well-organized program. On flugelhorn, he boasts a rich, full tone that purrs with warmth. On the faster tunes, he steams. This is the kind of jazz that feels just right on a wintry day, with the fireplace in full throttle, and the feet resting on a cushion: it hits the spot perfectly, drenched with emotional power and skillful fortitude. Steve Loewy, All Music Guide"

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"Great live band, music and sound is of a high quality. Would definitely recommend to anyone who's looking for a function band."

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"FANTASTIC ENTERTAINMENT FROM START TO FINISH! Can 💯 recommend for a guaranteed boss night out! The talent on stage was outstanding and the vibe was on point 👌 also met some fab people, all round fantastic night out, thank you 💃 🫶 "

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"Stephan was great! We had a smallish ceremony in an ocean cove and the mix of classical and contemporary music set the mood both pre-ceremony and during. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to other couples looking for an acoustic guitarist on Oahu."

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"We hired Reverie for our annual company gala, and they were outstanding! The energy they brought to the evening was contagious, and they had the entire room on their feet. Professional, talented, and a pleasure to work with"

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"Hey can I book you guys for the same slot again for Grand Prix next year so 6-8 on the Friday? You guys were awesome!"

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"After just completing out wedding in Positano, Italy, we can’t speak highly enough of the crew at Good Time Soul Foundation and would highly recommend them. Importantly, everyone loved the music played by Good Time, meaning we had everyone up dancing all through the night, really enjoying themselves. The band were incredibly lovely and accommodating and just wanted my wife and I to enjoy our special day. Despite the fact that it was raining heavily during the ceremony, they stood out in the rain and played an acoustic set for us (we didn’t even need to ask). We worked with Good Time Soul F. for a number of years as our wedding was delayed many times due to COVID (initially from May 2020 to May 2023). In all of our dealings with Good Time, they were very prompt to reply and incredibly flexible/accommodating. In fact, despite our venue being difficult around certain issues, Good Time Soul Foundation communicated with them in the background and just reverted when things were resolved. Finally, no request for Good Time Soul F. was too large. Upon our request, they sang specific songs in Italian, they learned new songs, excluded songs from their playlist, etc. "

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"The Unknowns have a new EP out. “Uninvited” is a delightful five-song collection that shows off some cool soul and tango influences in addition to the band's usual jazz/pop/folk mix and superb three-part harmonies. Don’t let their ironic naming fool you; you’re going to want to invite this band in and get to know them. "

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"Reminisce nailed it! Their soulful renditions of "Waiting In Vain" and "I Shot the Sheriff" were breathtaking. The band had amazing chemistry, and they made every song feel like a heartfelt tribute. A fantastic night out!"

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"What an incredible group! Deep Down Brass played in the evening of our wedding day. They were a fantastic addition to the day and we can't recommend them highly enough. They played a wide variety of music and styles, from folk to modern pop songs with their own twist. Any requests we had in advance were handled superbly. The group had everyone up and dancing and the day wouldn't have been the same without them. Not only are they fantastic musicians, they're also a lovely group of people. If you're considering booking Deep Down Brass - what are you waiting for?!"

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"Mark was absolutely fantastic, I couldn’t recommend him more highly, he got the party going and created a wonderful atmosphere. I’d definitely book him again. An outstanding artist with a magnificent voice. "

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"Nate was by far the best thing that happened to our event! He was professional, was so accommodating and was able to read the room and give us an atmosphere that was worth celebrating! You would be mad not to have him at your next venue. Will definitely be using him again!"

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"We hired this band for our wedding and it was perfect! The singer was amazing too!"

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"I just wanted to drop you a quick thankyou message for doing such a great job on Saturday, I’m just browsing though some of the photos and videos fiends took on the night and some of the shenanigans that went on, everyone was laughing, dancing and had an amazing night! We certainly won’t be forgetting this one in a hurry, thank you for helping us create some great happy memories!"

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