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"Dave and the band were incredible for our wedding. They had the dancefloor packed and jamming the entire time they played. Every song they played sounded great; the overall talent of the band was evident. We would HIGHLY recommend GNO for someone else's wedding, they played a great list and the special dance songs were top notch! Literally dozens of our wedding guests told us that night and the following day how awesome a band they were and how great the party was, and we completely agree! Thanks again to Dave and GNO, you guys helped make our special day even more memorable!"

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"We hired the Mixx for our 4th of July party in Redington Shores. Was an unbelievable experience for all age groups. These ladies are amazing. Can't wait to have them again. The beach was rocking for three straight hours. Could not have been more pleased with their performance!"

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"Nous avons sollicité ce brillant duo pour notre mariage. Merci Yulia et Julien pour ce moment magique hors du temps. Merci pour votre adaptabilité et votre disponibilité. Nous n'hésiterons pas à refaire appel à votre magie pour nos prochains événements.. Malgré une pluie continue, vous avez réchauffé le cœur des gens."

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"Hectic band backed by the best rhythm section in Sydney"

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"I hired this band as a surprise gift for my husband's bday! Have not regretted at all! 10/10"

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" Event on 04/11/2023 Habitat CFC Annual Gala Band I was familiar with Le'Mixx from my personal experience of weekend dancing and suggested them for our Annual Gala. I am the Event Coordinator with Habitat CFC, and I had suggested a few bands; however, my team voted on Le'Mixx for our Gala. Everyone was thrilled by the choice. They also performed as a Duo during our Cocktail Hour, which was lovely as background music during drinks and conversations. As they were departing our guests said they were the best band by far that we had during a Gala and from my point of view, they were extremely professional all the way through the process. Thank you for bringing lots of dance music for entertainment following a fairly long program. Folks sure needed to stretch their legs and indeed they got the opportunity to do so. (Wedding Wire) "

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"The Italian Soul & Jazz Band made our wedding at Lake Como absolutely magical. Their mix of smooth jazz and timeless Italian songs created the most romantic atmosphere. Every guest commented on how refined and soulful the music was. Truly exceptional musicians — we couldn’t have asked for more."

Reply by The Italian Soul & Jazz Band
Thank you so much, Elisa and Jonathan! Your wedding at Lake Como was pure magic — such an elegant and romantic setting. We loved blending the jazz and Italian classics to match that atmosphere, and it was a joy to see how much your guests enjoyed it. A truly unforgettable evening for us too. Wishing you both all the happiness in the world! – Giuseppe

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"Wonderful to work with. Exceeded my expectations. Everyone enjoyed the music. Lots of energy and tons of fun! Thanks Groove Nation!"

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"If you need good music, energetic performance, right repertoire and want to be happy with your family and friends, this is the right band for you."

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"It was a pleasure working with you. Alex (gig manager) was super friendly and made everything so easy for us. We told him where we were celebrating the wedding, the type of cocktail hour we were having, and the kind of music we liked, and he recommended the perfect singers for us. In the end, we chose Adrian, and it was a total success. The small details make all the difference, especially at weddings, where everything tends to feel the same… and these kinds of details are what truly set your event apart! Thanks for everything, guys! 🚀💪🏽"

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"For a cool groove, make sure you listen to THE UNKNOWNS. A very hip vibe for any cool occasion. Enjoy!"

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"Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band, The Globe, Cardiff, January 31st Jan Louder Than War’s Nick Fisk catches Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band for an evening of soul classics, resulting in him feeling like he probably should have seen them sooner. There’s something life-affirming about tonight. We may be specks of dust on a chunk of rock spinning around in a seemingly meaningless way, but when people come together for this band, somehow it’s as if sense is made of the world after all, if only for the duration of the gig. Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band have been treading the boards for some time now. And with it being such a large band, you’d think a lot of those boards must have been worn right down. They’ve been known to play in pubs and clubs the length and breadth of Cardiff, including pubs near to this very venue, like the Claude. Have always meant to catch them, but somehow never did, and as a result, this was my first time. I always thought The Regular Fries would have made a good support act. In terms of musical styles, the two bands are like chalk and cheese, but then again, if you think about it, a hamburger and a potato chip are not really similar food stuffs, but are great as a combination. But the London baggy propagandists split up some time ago, while Big Mac has just carried on. The name of the band pretty much gives it away in terms of which genre Big Mac’s fit into – unapologetically in the style of The Commitments (though they actually began before the film came out, and have even supported the band), this is a great, big band, playing all the soul classics you might expect to hear, but in such a smooth, polished style that they can rightfully claim to be the best in South Wales – it would be a brave effort to try to steal this band’s mantle. They have the look, the sound, the lot. Dressed smartly in black, there is a proper feel of professionalism, with just that little bit of gangster-chic thrown in for good measure, with the heavies on the right on the brass, the ladies on the left on backing vocals, and Mike “Big Mac” McNamara himself, proudly centre stage, with something of the look of Al Pacino about him. He has a fantastic voice, with a great range, which he can vary according to which song he’s covering – he can be deep and gravelly at one point, but then switch to softer and smoother, but all the while, extremely strong and confident – he’s a great leader, always with a smile. It’s hard to say which are my favourite songs of the set, they do them all so well. “Mustang Sally” is definitely one that seems popular with everyone; I’ve always liked “Build Me Up, Buttercup” for some reason. We have two whole sets of all the greats, plus an encore, so value for money is never in doubt. When it’s done right, I guess it goes without saying that soul music is good for the soul, and Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band are proof positive of this. This gig was a sell-out, and there will be many people greatly looking forward to seeing them again in a few months for their 25th anniversary in Newport. "

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"Superb! Disco beats and party hits, well and professionally played"

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"This band is totally full of glitter & gold! Great times!"

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"Such a great band, sound fabulous, music that gets you up to dance too. Highly recommend to go and see."

Reply by Dark and Stormy
Thank you Viviene.

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