Review Centre: 1950s Era Musicians & Bands

"“ONE OF THE GREAT CLARINETISTS OF OUR ERA” - Danny Stiles WNYC Radio"

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"Just right “Accompaniment” is the right word—and that’s how it was experienced. Not insignificant, not dominant, just right. You were there, and it sounded perfect. You certainly contributed to the atmosphere. The booking process, our contact, and the performance—all was to our satisfaction. "

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"Thank you for the lovely music !!! Didn't have the chance to listen to everything as I was mostly outside, but as soon as we arrived at the hall, it created an incredible atmosphere!! All the guests loved it."

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"Carla, Dino, Guglielmo, and Angelo of Barbera & Champagne performed at my wedding in June 2025, and I truly couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience. From the very beginning, communication and coordination with Carla was seamless. She was warm, responsive, and incredibly professional. Her voice is absolutely stunning, and the entire quartet brought such vibrant energy to the celebration. Their performance of romantic classics in English, Italian, Spanish, and French added an elegant, heartfelt touch that made our wedding feel like a dream. So many of our guests commented on how unforgettable the music was. Grazie mille to Barbera & Champagne for making our special day even more memorable!"

Reply by Barbera & Champagne
Thank you so much Nicole for having us at your wedding and for your very kind words about our performance! We had a great time too, the medieval Abbey was incredibly fascinating and everything in the place expressed a positive energy. Our best wishes to you and your husband! Carla & Officina del Malcontento

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"Just a quick note to thank you all for playing for us last week - you helped to make the day extra special. All the best"

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"Mellowtone Jazz played at my 60th birthday Sunday lunch at Poets House hotel in Ely yesterday . I can not recommend them highly enough. They were professional and helpful in all my dealings with them . They were flexible , accommodating , and most importantly - their music was great ! Our guests thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment and it really made the party . Thankyou , Chris and co , you made all the difference to our event ! (10 / 10) "

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"Cheryl was an absolute joy to work with. I was looking for someone to surprise my husband for his birthday party and she was everything I was hoping for. She really added the extra special element while being very unobtrusive at the same time. I would recommend her highly."

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"Thank you Beauty Shop Dolls for making our Christmas party magical. We had a blast! We loved everything about your show, it was classy and perfectly planned on theme. The dress changes were a beautiful touch, to an already fabulous performance (I especially loved the blue feathers 😊). Everyone in the office is still buzzing from the dance class too. Highly, highly recommended!"

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"A huge thank you to Isobel Gathercole's band for the fabulous music last night! We have had so much feedback from those who attended saying how much they loved the event and in particular, the music. They looked great, sounded great and helped to create the most perfect atmosphere!"

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"Hired the band to play at a small outdoor BBQ and fair. Very professional from the get go and they give it their all. I received many compliments about the band all afternoon ! Lovely music !"

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"It was a fantastic evening. The music was perfect for the event. We all enjoyed the jazz. The three musicians were great. Thank you very much for the perfect organization."

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"Highly recommended. Professional and cheerful musicians who perfectly fit into the atmosphere of the event. Sound advice beforehand and flawless execution on the day itself. A real winner."

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"Wow this performance was amazing! We can't thank Cara enough for her visit and show it was exceptional and a couple of the songs had not a dry eye in the place. Such a polite and respectful lady. We can't wait to have her back. 'The Power of Celine' has lots of fans in Yorkshire now."

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"Review received on 3/20/2021 Perfect for our event Craig had great communication, and performed well. Would use again. Reviewer: Richard Giordano Event Date: March 19th, 2021 Services Provided: Guitarist View messages Rating: 5 out of 5"

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"‘Thank you so much to Chris who performed at my birthday party. Such a wonderful performer and great singer. He performed all of the songs I requested and nothing was too much trouble. By the end of the night everyone was up dancing and I received many compliments about Chris. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him for another event – he really was brilliant!' "

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