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"The organisers said they loved it And are recomending us to other festival such as Tarrra Valley festival "

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"We wanted music for a small gathering of my friends and relatives…we didn’t want anything to loud, but still had energy to dance to.. my friend recommended Unexpected Duo, they played a lot of different types of music, we asked for dance music and that was no problem, they took a moment and before you know it ,everyone was on the patio dancing, we were singing to all of the songs by that point, I will hire them for my next party…thank you Jan and Rob or Ron..sorry forgot your name!"

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"I wanted to say what a superb performance you put on for our 220 wedding guests. Your music was absolutely fantastic and created the perfect vibe and atmosphere for our outdoor garden party. You all looked awesome too. Thank you so much for everything, and for coming all the way to Norfolk, we thoroughly appreciated it all, and so many of our guests commented on how great you were too. I also wanted to say how excellent your communication was both before and during the event. Overall you've been a real pleasure to work with."

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"The Sexton Connection was amazing! They were the PERFECT addition to our big day! Having music before the ceremony in the lobby and during the happy hour set the mood for the day! Very professional and timely! Talented singers and musicians! I highly recommend! "

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"Almaz Duo performed at our wedding breakfast and all I can say is how amazing they were. Very tasteful musicians and highly recommended. All our guests passed comments on how good they were as a band. Thanks again you made our day very special xxx"

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"Annette Wernert recommends Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations. We had a great time at your concert at Eastpointe City Hall! You are all very talented and gifted performers. Thank you for a wonderful evening! "

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"I've seen many tribute acts, but Greg Ballad's performance stands out as exceptional. His dedication to honoring Luther Vandross, Barry White, and Teddy Pendergrass was evident in every note. The passion and respect he brought to each song made the evening unforgettable"

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"Dear Peter and the band. Just to say thank you for such a brilliant evening. It was really appreciated. (You are all brilliant musicians). Olwen really enjoyed her 70th. We had a fabulous time. All your reviews will be 10 out of 10. Thank you so much. Especially as you had to come a long way. All I can say again is thank you"

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"You guys were absolutely amazing and would definitely recommend! Thank you so much for brilliant energy and most of all soul!"

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"Tony Vani is almost as well known for generously encouraging and showcasing fellow musicians as he is for his versatility as a musician in his own right. His focus is on blues and classic rock with his band, “Stir” (Mark Bishop, bass; Shirley Dianne Baker, vocals; and, Christ Whiteman, drums). He also plays gospel blues with “Tony Vani and the Holy Blues Band” (Vitas Slapkauskas, bass; Matt Smith, guitar and, Chris Lingard, drums) and performing Delta blues in his duo with slide guitarist Kenny Pauze or by working solo. As every musician knows, you are not a true musician unless you have had that nightmare gig. Tony recalls one night at a club in Napanee when he had to do the walk of shame after being fired on the spot because his guitar string broke. Thus, he learned the great guitar player lesson: “though shalt not leave home without a spare guitar and have it tuned up, ready to go”. His most memorable gig was when he performed for his Mom on her 80th birthday – it was the first time she had ever heard him. Over the years, he has generously and tirelessly organized many open mics at The Belleville Club featuring a mix of amateur and professional musicians who perform solo or join in with others. He creates such a relaxing atmosphere that it feels like the concert is taking place in your living room. “I enjoy bringing out new people and watching their confidence grow. Music is therapy. People have the opportunity to try out new things, have a safe place to practice performing in public, and besides, it’s fun”, he laughs. Known predominantly for his harp playing, his favourite harmonica influences include Little Walter, Paul Butterfield, Charlie Mussellwhite and Corky Siegal. “I am so impressed with their tone, virtuosity, rawness and overall feel”, he says. Other musical influences include Eric Clapton, The Allman Brothers, John Mayall, Muddy Waters and Robert Johnston. Self-described as self-taught, he says: “I always had awareness of what my personal style would be and I sought out teachers or I learned from playing along with records. I followed my passion.” He has just released a new CD of original material entitled “Her Blues” based on his own personal life experience of living with a loved one’s suffering. It’s a 7 year labour of love that is deeply reflected in the songs he has included on this album. Tony divides his time between his music, working with physically and mentally-challenged adults and living with his partner Debbie Hoskins, owner of the seven dogs who run their household. Find him at www.tonyvani.com or on Facebook @TonyVani and go out to support live music because #livemusicmatters."

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"Dawn Kelly & Neil Bailey are Magpie 22 and they released their single 'Cowboys and Indians’ on February 14th (iTunes, Amazon, Spotify etc). The song starts off quite atmospherically and then keeps this theme with a great story line so the lyrics are very important in this song and need to be listened to. Dawn’s voice is very strong and the music too is excellent making for a very expressive, enjoyable and memorable song and one that will no doubt evoke a few emotions. You can find out more about Dawn and Neil at their Facebook site."

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"Great band said Skylie of Graystar company. Band showed up on time and engaged all of our guests "

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"I cannot recommend the lovely Almaz enough. They played a family party for us and were the perfect chilled out vibe we wanted and needed. Jo has the most beautiful voice and Barney’s guitar playing is just the best. They are a perfect compliment to each other. I am a big fan. Thank you so very much for the music. Long may it play xxx"

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"Such a great band who really set the tone for the evening and got everyone up and dancing which is difficult given our crowd aren't big dancers. Everyone I have spoken to so far says they were the best part of the evening and really contributed to making the night a big success."

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"Really loved them! The perfect choice! All our clients have enjoyed Bossa Amiga performance. "

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