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"I booked Total Affect for a festival-themed garden party - Wendfest ! If classic rock is what you are after then these are the guys to book. They were playing outside in the garden under two gazebos. Highly recommended!"

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"The band is fantastic! We had a great time working with them and dancing to the music."

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"This is the first time I have seen this band and I've got to say in the 14 years I have been in Spain they are the best, they were brilliant. Geoff Murrell on vocals, brilliant. The three guitarists were fantastic and the drummer was amazing. Can totally recommend an amazing time if you go and see them."

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"I thought the band was absulotely amazing. They went in last and lit up the whole room and audience by performing 5 fantastic songs. I thought the guitarist and bassist were great while the drummer kept the tempo. The singer did great and she had an amazing voice as well. Overall, I feel they are the emerging band and they are going to take over the world soon as the next ABBA."

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"Exceeded all expectations! This group was fantastic at our private event. Hard hitting roots reggae with both original music and covers from the likes of toots and the maytals, peter tosh, and bob marley. Our experience w the band could not have been easier or more pleasant. Thank you Don and band. You brought something soo special right to our home"

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"Great night, excellent musicians & a great set that really got the place going."

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"Radiostar delivered an outstanding performance, bringing the audience back to the golden era of the '70s and '80s with incredible energy and style. Their mastery of the music was evident, showcasing not only excellent musicianship but also a deep respect for the timeless classics they played. A truly unforgettable evening with exceptional musicians who know how to entertain!"

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"You already have a fan here in the heart of Europe. I’ve noticed that you are not a typical band, and that fresh approach makes your music stand out. I particularly enjoyed the vocals, the harmony, and the interplay between the instruments. This kind of dynamic music truly enriches our lives."

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"We booked The Trends Party Band to perform at our annual corporate do this January in Devon and they were absolutely amazing performers and a pleasure to work with. They created a brilliant atmosphere and energy on the dance floor and were a hit with our guests of all ages. I would definitely recommend them for any celebration!"

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"There’s more to Johnny Ticktin than meets the eye. Well-versed in the blues, having once served as lead guitar player for the legendary Louisiana Red, the open-minded Ticktin is a sponge, soaking up the subtle six-string nuances and intricacies of a multitude of genres—from surf to classic R&B, swing and even Mambo—on his eighth album with The Headhunters, That’s All I Need. It would feel right at home in any rough-and-tumble roadhouse. The title is borrowed from a song, covered here in all its dark, swampy glory, off Magic Sam’s 1967 iconic electric blues marvel West Side Soul. Watery, backwoods ripples of Sam’s tremolo guitar style and seductive rhythms meander through Creedence Clearwater Revival’s mysterious kudzu on Johnny & The Headhunters’ version, as Ticktin and company paddle up a lazy river of Bayou groove. Just as fluent in nasty rockabilly, they thrive in the sweltering heat of the 1957 obscurity “Chicken House,” giving it a warm buzz and making it rumble and swagger, while the lascivious, infectious funk of “Body and Fender” – a Doc Pomus/Duke Robillard joint originally built for soul crooner Johnny Adams – shakes all over and ogles the female form. A rousing, boogie-woogie version of Lowell Fulsom’s Chess Records’ hit “Rock ‘Em Dead” is wonderfully shambolic, and Ticktin rides the lightning of the Link Wray instrumental “Ace of Spaces” like a champ, gleefully wheeling through edgy garage-rock riffs with appropriate vim and vigor. What feel he and his band have for this material. There is not the slightest bit of indifference to it anywhere on this record. Not that they need it, but help arrives in the form of keyboardist Tam Sullivan, who wraps smoky, sensual organ and wraiths of piano around a soulful remake of Bobby “Blue” Bland’s “Lead Me On,” and singer Liz Springer, who joins her brazen vocals to Ticktin’s in the cheeky, but charming, duet “Watch and Chain.” And, with the solid machinery of a good backing band at work behind him, Ticktin can just let loose – witness the slide-guitar fury of their cover of Elmore James’ “Shake Your Money Maker.” For aficionados of tasteful guitar work and music that time shouldn’t have forgotten, this is what you need. —Peter Lindblad SPREAD THE NEWS! FacebookTwitter RELATED STORIES September 3rd, 2023 Rhythm & Roots Festival August 28th, 2023 Rhythm & Roots: Family Fave July 28th, 2023 When Rock & Roll is a Verb"

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"I went to your show last night in Rome NY... I must say it was the best time I have ever had! You sound just like him and mimic Prince's moves perfectly. Thank you Giovonni, you and your band are fabulous!!"

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"I came across Alive and Kicking on the site, I liked the video and their song list, so I thought I'd book them for New Year's Eve 2019. I had a date spare for August, so I thought it would be good to get them to play a date before New Year. After a few emails back and forth to Jan, and speaking to Rich, we were all looking forward to them playing at Calmore Community Centre. They were very professional on arrival and setting up, and have to say they went down a storm. A fantastic variety of songs from most eras and all sounded great. I'm very glad we have them for New Year's Eve, and we all can't wait to see them again. "

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"Brilliant band, such a variety of music very well played and lovely singing, would definitely recommend!"

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"Amazing! We had Jaclyn and her band out for a company event and they were a HIT!"

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"They made my wedding party by involving people as friends. I had the best dancing session of my life, with both my husband and my dad too. They're nice, gentle... and they rock!"

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