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"“The Ambassadors played during our wedding drinks reception, just after our ceremony. The music was fantastic and they were so lively and got everyone hyped for the day! It felt really celebratory to come out of the ceremony into amazing live music. All our guests were raving about them and I know several want to book them for their own events. The band were also really lovely to chat to and very friendly, they were super responsive to emails and checked in with us regularly leading up to the wedding day. Can't recommend them enough!” "

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"Thank you again for bringing your energy and tunes to our day. Your presence was the best surprise, thanks to friends, and brought us so much joy, as well as memories "

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"Thank you Big Smoke Brass for making our wedding so special. We wanted to find a band who did something a bit different, and who could play to a wedding crowd without being too ‘cheesy’. I’m so glad they were able to make our wedding in Wales; they were incredible. From the start, they were flexible about what songs we wanted them to play and were quick to respond - all while being amazing musicians who I’d love to see play all over again. They really judged the mood of the evening and both of their sets were brilliant. Everyone left the evening wanting to know who the band were, how we found them...or wanted to pick up a tuba and start learning. Thank you, thank you! "

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"Hey! Firstly thank you guys for absolutely SMASHING it, we’ve had so so much good feedback, everyone loved you!! Can’t thank you enough."

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"Hi Guys Thank you so much for making my party so brilliant last night, everyone loved you guys! It was a great night and you guys topped it off. Will definitely recommend you to everyone. Many thanks"

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"Big Smoke Brass transformed our party and really got the atmosphere going. Really amazing band, thank you! "

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"“The Ambrassadors played at our wedding and we cannot recommend them enough. They learnt our first dance song and came in perfectly. Their outfits fit in so well with the festival vibe and our guests LOVED them. Every wedding should have the Ambrassadors. We already want to organise an event where they can play again. Thank you for making our wedding so special.” "

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"“The Ambrassadors truly electrified the evening, infusing it with an incredible energy. The dance floor was packed, and everyone had an absolute blast. We've received numerous compliments from guests who loved their performance and are eager to know more about them. Thank you!"

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"The Stray Horns are an excellent addition to an event or celebration. They have a presence that just turns heads anywhere they go. If you’re looking for something that people will talk about after the event, book the Stray Horns!"

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"Thank you for making our wedding even more unique special! You definitely added a level of excitement to the party! I highly recommend this band, they were on time, professional and they played good music! "

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"I wanted a swing/jazz band for my wedding, and oh boy, did they deliver! They were swinging, and lively; their repertoire was quite expansive. They reached out to ask if I had any specific songs and then added additional pieces that suited the style I wanted. We contracted them for both the ceremony and the reception, we had a 3 piece band for the ceremony (piano, bass, and sax) They showed up early and set up with no extra help needed, played some gentle jazz music until the ceremony began, and even added in a drummer for no extra charge. I flip-flopped on the song I wanted to walk down the aisle to until almost the very last moment, and they were incredibly understanding and flexible. For the ceremony, we requested a 7 piece band so it could be boisterous and fun. There was almost no time that the dance floor was empty from the moment they began playing, even though the music they played was a sort of old-school jazz that few people know how to properly dance to. They played so well and brought such an element of joy and fun, that all our guests felt comfortable enough to dance all night. We learned how to swing dance for our first dance (Louis Armstrong, 'Bout Time), and the band played it to perfection (even if we didn't dance it perfectly LOL). This moment is one I will treasure forever, it was exactly as I had wanted it to be. For the rest of the night, they played off a setlist of a few songs I gave them and filled in the rest with their own recommendations. The singer has the most beautiful voice, all the band members play perfectly, I felt like I was in a 1920s jazz bar which was exactly what I had wanted. We had guests approach us all throughout the night, and even now to ask who the band was and to congratulate us on such a fun event. If you want a band that can swing, rock, and any other musical verb you like, this is the band you want. They were so communicative, helpful, and perfectly able to understand my vision. To the Orignal Moonlighters: thank you for making my wedding as special as it was."

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"I just want to say thank you to Big Smoke Brass for making everyone dance when they came to entertain shopkeepers and customers in Gabriel's Wharf both in the summer and before Christmas. We would love to have you back again!"

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"It was absolutely fantastic. Thanks so much for coordinating it all. The walk down to the venue from the buses with the band worked SO well and everyone loved it. Thanks for being part of such a special day! Dan"

Reply by Funky Pineapples
You're so welcome. It was our pleasure, Graham

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"I have been meaning to message you directly also to thank you. What you produced the night of our wedding was nothing short of magical - and I do not say this lightly. I am very happy to hear the band enjoyed the evening - I think their enjoyment and energy showed through their music. The feedback we have had from guests is overwhelming, particularly that the band and the singer (I don't remember his name) was the best they have ever heard at a wedding. You guys nailed the performance. I am so happy that we decided to do a live version, you could not have gotten the same energy and vibe with just a recording / original version. Your two sets were also perfect. There were a few times that we all stopped in the marquee to listen and appreciate the music, particularly My Way - I remember looking around and quite a few people were singing along! I think another sign of a success of a wedding is the number of people on the dance floor, and there was not an empty space during the second set. The amount of people of all ages dancing was a true highlight for me as we wanted this to be a wedding that everyone would enjoy - not just us." Alexa"

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"Made the day! These gents are the best around. Fantastic guys, brilliant musicians and, most importantly, they bring the party! Huge smiles and a great vibe. We surprised the couple with the band on their way out of the civil ceremony and the whole wedding party was blown away. Thanks, gents! You were heroes!"

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