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"Velvet Crush was amazing at our 60th Anniversary celebration for COSI Science and Technology. They were very professional and had the energy going nonstop with a full dance floor. Amazing entertainment group."

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"Over the top entertainment was provided by Mr. Murphy, aka Billy Gumbo. He started with traditional Oktoberfest music, mixed in Cajun songs, some Tex Mex and even some Rocktoberfest music! He is very personable and entertaining, getting the crowd involved and even winding them up into a screaming frenzy! He met the odd requests of Italian songs and Irish punk polkas. It was a 4 hour event and he squeezed every ounce he had into the show. Highly recommend. "

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"Thank you very much,, it was excellent! I wanted to surprise my boyfriend and it worked, everything was super good and even better than I expected. All very professional and very cheerful. We had a great time and even though we lagged with the time, they were always patient and giving the best attitude, that says a lot about the Band! My boyfriend, our friends and I want to thank you. We really enjoyed the time, and the truth was that it was short, because we had a great time."

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"Ian P. Woodbury I’ve been serenaded AND stirred by THE ROCKITS twice in 2022, since being introduced to them only recently. I made a pledge to myself, in the mirror, to go and listen to them whenever I need to satisfy my audio addiction for exceptionally performed, hard driving Rock n Roll. As a guy who has been playing guitar, and singing for an audience since 1956, I continuously need to have my appetite satiated with Good Ol’ Rock n Roll. The Rockits satisfy my need quite satisfactorily! Thank You Very Much! The Rockits share the top shelf of the D.C. Area bands, with only a few other bands up there with them. There is no better party band than The Rockits. The band is well-rehearsed, instrumentally and vocally tight, and they really know how to keep the good vibes topped off at FULL, without losing the personal touch with their audience. Everyone in the band is a seasoned musician, sings very well, and harmonizes on key. But…the vocal standout is Robin Brown, the female vocalist. Robin should be known by everyone in the D. C. Metro Area, who enjoys hip Shakin’ Rock n Roll. ROBIN IS THAT GOOD! She commands the stage, like a Queen, but she is never domineering. She does not try to draw undue attention to herself, but knows her position on stage, as an integral part of a smoothly wild ensemble. She shares the M.C. duties with the band’s leader, Peter Grattan, who is a fine drummer, but in The Rockits, he is a triple threat on keyboards, guitar, and vocals. All the instrumentalists are in the top echelon of local talent, each attuned to his role in the overall mix, and they all shine in their spots. If you want a really satisfying Good Time of listening and dancing, there is no better band, who can lift you higher, than The Rockits. Going out to get your Rock n Roll fix with The Rockets is an evening well-spent. "

Reply by The Rockits
Thank you so very much Ian. We strive to give the best performance possible and it is people like you that make it all worth while. Having been 'Rockits' for over ten years, we appreciate every gig we get, every booking is unique, and having played a 3 year 6 nite a week residency at one of New Zealand's top hotels in my twenties, I know how important it is to 'entertain.' My experience as TVNZ's Head Of Entertainment Production for three years also has given me the experience needed to become an all round entertainer. Years of touring the world on cruise ships, recording four records for CBS and years in London have helped, so that our repertoire of 1000 songs spans sixty years and encompasses the best of the Rock 'n Roll era. Your heart felt review means so much! -Peter G Grattan (band leader)

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"The band played for our wedding party and made a real difference! They are very talented and their music is so uplifting that everybody enjoyed it. Absolutely to be recommended"

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"Benga at our annual company gala was a total game-changer. They started with some classy background music during dinner, and then, wow – they turned the party up to eleven! Their lead guitarist is a genius, and their choice of songs was perfect for our diverse team. They made the night a huge success. "

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"Great band! Great Party! Jake taught our guests a salsa dance lesson and then the band played several lively sets!"

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"WOW. Rekha and Parry performed for us at the night before event at our son's wedding. We are delighted how it all panned out. Rekha was my main contact and she is truly delightful to deal with. She tries to accommodate as much as she can but is experienced and knows what works The evening we created together was a mixture of Bollywood and English songs with a live tabla. We had a mixture of mostly English guests with a small group of Indians. Rekha and Parry managed to blend all genres together very well , we really enjoyed the mix. Overall a big thank you both Rekha and Parry. ❤️ "

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"Just want to thank Alan Sharavsky and the Bassboards Band for their wonderful performance at my surprise birthday party. The music was fabulous and everyone enjoyed listening and dancing the night away. My husband also said you were very easy to work with and very accommodating. Giving you the highest recommendation possible and happy to be a reference for any potential future customers. Can't wait til the next time you perform locally and I can come hear you again!!"

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"We go to the Horn most Fridays and flick between the live music and pool but couldn't leave the music hall this week because the band was so good! Every single song was a great pick and they played amazingly - I can't wait to see them back here again soon!"

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"The Long Players were a fantastic evenings entertainment for all our guests, they got people up and moving about whilst still entertaining the more reserved who sat back enjoying the music. They were professional from start to finish and and we received nothing but positive words from our guests about how enjoyable they were. Many thanks to Lee throughout the whole booking process and the whole band for the evening. I would not debate booking you again or recommending you to anyone."

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"Thanks, again, for agreeing to play for our party. We greatly appreciate your willingness to do so, especially considering the effort and time involved for you and the rest of the band members to travel, set up, tear down, etc. Thanks, too, for going along with our surprise wedding secret, putting "Wabash Cannonball" on a playlist & playing it for us, and last but not least, for allowing our friend, Tad, to sing a couple songs with you. You were, as I hope you felt, a huge hit! People have been talking around town all week about how great you sounded, how truly talented all of you are, what a fantastic playlist you have, etc. I hope we can find a reason to have you back and that you'd consider coming. Thanks, once, again, for everything! We couldn't be any happier than we are with our choice of bands and your performance."

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"Fantastic The best musicians to liven up your wedding, and with class! Excellent music selection, they adapt very well to your needs. Very professional and helpful. My guests' feet are still sore from dancing so much, haha, and that was in August of last year. I recommend them 100%!"

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"We hired Good Co for our 1920's themed holiday party. They were extremely flexible and accommodating, especially when we asked if they would follow our leadership around the office as they gathered people for the party. Awesome talent, great at judging sound vs space. Our office is pretty echo-y and loud, but they found the right balance immediately. Definitely keeping on the books for next time!"

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"This is not the first time I had heard Lisa and the E-lusions but it seems they have only gotten better. They engaged the crowd and people have done nothing but tell me how great our band was. I can't wait to hire them again. They made our wedding exactly what we wanted! "

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