Review Centre: Wedding Musicians

"Michael was very pleasant and professional to work with. He played as part of a trio for our community's Valentine's event and everyone was impressed by his talent. The music was beautiful and complimented the ambiance of the event perfectly! I highly recommend Michael Shingo Crawford!"

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"I would definitely choose them again. Apart from being the musicians at our wedding, they have been my accomplices. I had previously studied the violin and wanted to surprise my wife with a song (unchained melody). I contacted them to see if I could play it with them, and they were very cooperative at all times. We even met days before to rehearse. The truth is that they are very nice, approachable, and professional people. One of the best choices of my wedding."

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"Jools composed and remotely recorded violin sections for 3 of my tracks: Just For a Day; Roman 7; Boneyard. The tracks have an American influence but would fall under the indie genre. Essentially, the remit for Jools was to 'bulk them out' with strings. Although I had not actually met Jools in person (and still haven't), he was extremely responsive when communicating via email and therefore didn't need to meet. Before agreeing, he encouraged me to listen to his back catalogue - I was impressed with the breadth and depth of genres that Jools had worked with and I was pleased to learn he had worked with a couple of acquaintances of mine- namely The Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra and Chris Tye. Listening to his work, I was impressed by his knack around texturising songs- in my experience, strings can sometimes feel isolated from the rest of the instrumentation and I am aware that some string players find this aspect of composition challenging. Throughout the process, Jools ensured he had a secure understanding around my expectations. This brought about discussion around dynamics, chord progression technique (tremolo, tied sections etc). Although he was happy to read from transcript, I felt that his take on composition would be much better than mine, so he kindly agreed to compose the parts himself. After recording the first version, he sent me recordings via YouTube- he even went to the trouble of including a running text commentary of his thoughts within the video itself. This meant that I could give better feedback and bounce off his ideas. I was especially amazed by the turnaround (3 days to complete the process) as I had not set any deadlines or ball-park timeframes. Jools' playing is technically perfect and he has an exceptional ear for harmony and dynamics. e.g. He knew not to play for the sake of playing, and when to build to crescendo. He was able to add a range of chords, hooks and new melodies to the song. In Boneyard, the melody in the instrumental chorus ended up becoming the dominant hook- this was totally unplanned. Much like his violin playing, the overall recording quality was very professional. If you are looking for an outstanding string player who is both technical and visionary, Jools would be my number one recommendation."

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"This woman is so talented. Really made the night extra special and I would highly recommend booking her for all your events. I am even excited to book her again. SO AMAZING!!! Beautiful soul and awesome energy, a whole experience you wouldn’t want to miss out on. "

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"Courtney delivered an amazing performance for us at our son’s rehearsal dinner. His performance provided the perfect accompaniment at our cocktail hour. We can’t wait to book him again at our next event. I recommend him without reservation. "

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"Rich helped us out at the last minute (we booked him a week before the event.) He was very professional and responsive. Our guests loved him!"

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"We hired Phil to play at our wedding for a couple of hours during the drinks reception, he was absolutely fantastic!! He did everything we’d asked, and each and every guest commented on how nicely he sang. Thank you very much Phil for providing the perfect atmosphere and keeping the guests entertained!! "

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"What an ncredible saxophonist and DJ we had at our reception in beautiful Puglia. From the moment guests arrived at the buffet, the atmosphere was electric. The saxophonist played a variety of smooth, romantic tunes that perfectly complemented the exquisite Italian cuisine, creating an ambiance that felt both elegant and inviting. As the evening progressed, the DJ seamlessly transitioned from classic love songs to upbeat dance tracks, getting everyone on their feet. The combination of live saxophone and expertly mixed beats kept the energy high and the dance floor packed. Our guests, ranging from young friends to older relatives, found themselves grooving and laughing together, united by the infectious rhythms. The highlight of the night came during the after-party, where the saxophonist joined the DJ for an improvisational session that left everyone mesmerized. Their chemistry and passion for music created unforgettable moments, making it a night to remember. In short, this dynamic duo brought joy, excitement, and a touch of magic to our wedding reception. If you're planning a celebration, I highly recommend booking them—you won’t regret it!"

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"Will was terrific. He learned all of the songs we needed and played them beautifully. All of the people in attendance remarked how good the music was and asked me where we found Will. I would hire him again and I recommend him to anyone looking for good music at their event. He is a real pro."

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"Performed for us at a private party at our home and everyone really enjoyed it. We had a St Tropez theme for the party and their style of music suited the pre-dinner vibes perfectly. "

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"This band are amazing. They played at our wedding reception and were fantastic. Their communication and preparation prior to the event was professional, friendly and well organised. Their repertoire is broad and flexible. Their performance on the night was outstanding. We had lots of positive comments from our guests too. I’d highly recommend The Cheers and hope to hear them play again."

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"Saw him live in mcallen. Great 1 man show very good sets, wide variety of songs. You can tell right away he loves sax"

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"Matrimonio Anna e Andrea 23/9/2023 Grazie per il vostro servizio, ci siamo trovati molto bene. Complimenti a Sara per la bella voce, la gentilezza e la velocità di risposta. Complimenti anche ai musicisti che hanno intrattenuto gli ospiti alla grande. Grazie davve"

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"Fantastic, just what we wanted! (Wedding drinks reception)"

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"Livi sang her Jazz repertoire at our 70th/75th birthday lunch. All the songs she chose were known to everyone and included some of our personal favourites. Our guests loved her and she created just the right relaxing atmosphere for us and our guests on a rainy afternoon. She has a lovely personality and a beautiful voice. We highly recommend her."

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