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"Absolutely incredible band, we cannot recommend them enough! These guys went above and beyond, they made our night - from performing our first dance to keeping the dance floor full all evening! These guys helped to make our wedding day one to truly remember. We have had so many compliments from guests on how great these guys were. Not only did they do great a performance on the night, but they answered our every query quickly and tailored the music for our wedding perfectly. They are a great bunch of guys and awesome musicians! Laura Booth *****"

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"Hey Guys! Returned from honeymoon and wanted to say how great The New Mojos were at our wedding. Sam and I thought you were fantastic and we have had loads of positive comments from our friends and family. They were all truly impressed by your musicianship, professionalism and a fantastic blend of dance music, which was exactly what we wanted. Kind Regards. Samantha B x "

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"Not usually one for reviews but couldn't not leave one for this band. They came to play at our wedding and were amazing. Incredibly talented group of musicians who played excellent songs and were accommodating to our requests. Cannot recommend them enough to any form of function. Huge thank you to all members for giving us an unforgettable occasion!"

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"WOW this group is absolutely amazing. From the first time I heard them play live they were a vibe. I am A huge sucker for great live music but being an event planner i can tell when it’s just not good and they are the opposite because they sound BEAUTIFUL. Be sure to check them out or use them for your next event!! 10/10 recommend "

Reply by Phoenyx & Co.
Alesha it was so nice to meet you at Beechwood. Thank you for your discerning ear. We hope to work with you in the very near future.

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"Has a solid song with enough genuine music that tells a out true love and feelings ."

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"They are very professional, the guests are always satisfied with their music. They are polite and punctual! Very good team!"

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"Look at our #1 fan standing next to our singer Ronald Adams. We had 12 fans from London, England stay with us for 4 hours. They wouldn’t let us leave. We had to perform longer so we got a picture out of the deal. New Orleans you are getting free concerts for a while. Soon you will need a ticket. Cheers mate! BMC Balcony Music Club Jesse Jaeo Tolbert Terry Ruppel Tremusic Pro James Johnson"

Reply by XCITEMENT
We love ❤️ our fans!....-Xcitement

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"What an amazing evening, all thanks to Stefano and the Good Time Soul Foundation! They made our special day even more unforgettable. So professional, attentive, and always right on point. We’re truly grateful. Daniele & Alessandra"

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" Married on 07/08/2023 The Best Band around We heard Le Mixx at an outdoor concert one night and literally could not stop dancing. We knew they would be the exactly right band for our wedding, and they did not disappoint. Working with them was a pleasure, they went above and beyond with professionalism and also flexibility. Our guests were so impressed by them and they absolutely “made” our big day. (Wedding Wire)"

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"We have just got home from the venue and not even had a chance to unpack yet but I just needed to email you to tell you how bloody amazing all of you was last night. I’m pretty sure every single guest commented on your performance. We literally could not have been happier. So glad we found you. You made the evening SO special ❤️ [You are] Super talented, natural performers & you all brought a whole load of love to the dance floor. Cannot thank you enough seriously. "

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"Una delle pochissime ed esclusive band che fonde una voce vicinissima al grande Stevie Wonder, con suoni live notevolmente adatti alle versioni della leggenda della musica soul, oltre ad assere uno dei più apprezzati cantanti e musicisti della storia della black music e tra i più famosi artisti pop del secondo dopoguerra. Chiudete gli occhi e ascoltateli. Qualità Eccellente."

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"Thanks so much for being part of making [POWER UP] so stunning. I meant what I said about your amazing show – it deserves to have a subsequent life and be seen by more people. It was clever, thoughtful, of great artistic merit and performed with skill, enthusiasm and heart. Can’t ask for more than that!"

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"Most amazing band EVER! Doc and Groove Ride performed for my wedding reception and they were tremendous to work with from start to finish! They kindly learned three brand new songs just for us and they were the highlight of the evening! Every guest was asking their name as soon as they started to play and our only regret was not hiring them to play longer! Doc was our MC and he was perfect at keeping things on time, while also remembering all the little details, even the ones we added 48 hours before. They did our cocktail hour as well. We will use them for every party we ever do! They do all fun hits From 80s, 90s and today and will give you a wide ranging song list to choose from."

Reply by Groove Ride
Hi Kira, That was a great night, and we very much appreciated sharing your special day with you!

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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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"I enjoyed listening and dancing to them !!!! Amazing talent and lovely with it!"

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