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"Anniversary Party - Veronica H. - June 3rd, 2023 The Josh West Trio was the highlight of our 30th Anniversary party. They were easy to work with, on time, and had a great play list. They played our favorite songs to perfection. It has been years since I have had so much fun dancing. I would highly recommend Josh and his group. I am already thinking about what event I can plan just to have them back!"

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"Looking forward to 3 fab nights back at the venue with one of the warmest welcomes on the coast - hope to see you there? Music is... life, heart & soul?? Thanking: Andrew Coates Music Ltd"

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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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"It's been an absolute pleasure! Thank you again for being part of our event, I heard many great things about your performance."

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"We had groober at our pub event very friendly easy to talk to people. The crowd loved them and were up dancing and singing away with them! Highly recommended!"

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"The band to have at a wedding We couldn’t have asked for a better band for our wedding! Everyone loved and praised Laura’s voice and performance, as well as the band’s energy! They were with us the entire afternoon (ceremony, cocktail, and dinner party) and were tireless and super flexible with the timings! A special thank you to Laura for all the help on the day, which we really appreciated! The band to choose for any wedding – they will not disappoint! "

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"Lenin and Lionel are a fantastic act. They are thoroughly passionate and professional - I’ve been booking them for 10+ years and over that time their repertoire has increased and their passion and talent has always remained from day one at the highest level. "

Reply by The Party Band
Thanks David, always a pleasure pleasure playing in MoReilly's 😊

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"The best Prince Tribute show I've seen. Great Job!"

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"I love this band…they’re extremely funky, in the best way possible. I’ve seen them on multiple occasions and each time is awesome!!!!!! Each member is unique in their own way, I’d watch them anytime and any place. NuPhamlee for life!!!💙"

Reply by NuPhamlee Soul Band
Thank you so much Chyna. Sorry for the late response. We will be performing at the Shrine on Feb 5th, 2026 in Harlem from 8pm to 10pm. Will send you a flyer in December!

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"Great communication from the beginning. Damien asked for certain requests before the event and has a great catalogue of songs to choose from. He arrived on time, was unfailingly polite and friendly and patiently moved all his gear once set up to allow for a minor change of plan. Would highly recommend. He helped to set the mood for our party. Great music from a great guy"

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"Sarah's Private Party in Fryerstown, Apr 2025 Andrew was so amazing and absolutely made our family party an incredible event and success! Thanks so much for everything Andrew, looking forward to having you back at our next event! Sarah & Matt "

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"This band.... Well how long have we got?! I couldn't have asked for a more down to earth, crowd pleasing, uplifting, party starting bunch of individuals if I tried. Laura who I had communicated with throughout booking was awsome, so understanding, laid back and willing to tailor to us! This ontop of being the most understanding throughout the pandameic stress we went through!.... I knew they would be amazing as we had seen them live at Molly Malones in Brighton, however.... For our WEDDING... Man, this band brought the Aayyyyyyy in partayyyyy! These guys were unreal, getting people on the floor, catering to the vibe, and even going the extra mile with an encore and joining in with selfie pod fun! 😂👌.... If you want a live band and in vision a great atmosphere look no further, hand on heart give them a 1000 out of 10 😘 Thanks guys for making our day better than we ever imagined your so great ☺️x "

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"A Duo or 7 piece band that specialises with jazz , pop, RnB and soul . You can book for weddings, funeral and other events "

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"Moniq Sax helped organize and participated in a Hospital Program to help first responders create a positive environment for the patients. She coordinated activities and invited other musicians. We can attest that work improved the quality of life of patients while they were assisted by health personnel. Also, creating these events (spontaneous for the patients), changed their mood and made their stay more enjoyable. "

Reply by Moniq Sax
Thank u Carmen to invite me to be part of this Hospital Program, it was a good experience for me , make happy to all that wonderful people. Thank u for everything!! Moniq 🎷

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"We just wanted to write a short thank you for playing at our wedding. The ceilidh was so much fun and a great success with all our guests. It was nice to see so many people of different ages and stages enjoy themselves together. The ceilidh caller did a great job in directing the moves and the musicians did a great job in playing such beautiful music!! To anyone considering hiring Cats Claw Ceilidh band for your next event- go for it! You won’t regret it! "

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