Review Centre: Brass Musicians

"I find it very important in todays jazz environment that a player of Rick Holland talent gets heard and recognized because he carries on a tradition of swing and melodic playing that I consider most important in jazz. Hendrik Meurkens, Jazz Harmonicist, NYC"

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"Thank you Big Smoke Brass for making our wedding so special. We wanted to find a band who did something a bit different, and who could play to a wedding crowd without being too ‘cheesy’. I’m so glad they were able to make our wedding in Wales; they were incredible. From the start, they were flexible about what songs we wanted them to play and were quick to respond - all while being amazing musicians who I’d love to see play all over again. They really judged the mood of the evening and both of their sets were brilliant. Everyone left the evening wanting to know who the band were, how we found them...or wanted to pick up a tuba and start learning. Thank you, thank you! "

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"Gala Brass Quintet played an excellent concert recently which really showed off their musical ability and professionalism. They played a range of music including classical and modern which was very well received by the audience. The concert was well run and enjoyed by all. Thank you. "

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"Great event in Carlisle a few weeks ago. M SAX played with the L.E.D DRUMMER for a homecoming party and had the place bouncing. Would highly recommend. (10 / 10) "

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"Brilliant highly recommend, made our night extra special all our guests loved it"

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"Rick Holland and his band played our wedding on August 28, 2010. Rick could not have been more accommodating to my husband and my wants and needs for music at the wedding. We communicated through email, over the phone, and met with each other once to go over the details. Rick was very thorough and always set our minds at ease. During our ceremony, his quartet played us up the aisle with a romantic song and down the aisle with ''Fireworks'' which set the mood for the festive evening to begin. The cocktail hour began immediately following the ceremony and Rick''s band did not miss a beat....the little big band entertained guests while they mingled and got a bite to eat. When the wedding party was ready to be announced, Rick took the microphone as we were all introduced. After the speeches were out of the way, Rick and the band let loose! With a full band and two singers, a male and a female, we partied for the next four hours! The guests were dancing, singing, and truly having a great time as did we! The band definitely made the night! The songs were exactly what we requested and the sound quality was superb. I would gladly book Rick and his band for another occasion as well as recommend them. Thanks again Rick! Erin and Mike Victor, New York"

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"Rick brought his quartet and the little big band to our wedding and reception. He was wonderful to work with, being both receptive to our requests and knowing where to fill in the gaps with his expertise. Not to mention I could call him anytime, and he worked around our schedule. They played a tasteful mix of songs great for just listening to and a few that got everyone up on the dance floor. In the end, everyone was raving about how great the band was. Lindsey Holland was amazing, the two comments I heard most were "Wow, they are great!" and "That girl can sing!"We couldn't be happier! Sam and Ellie Carrell"

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"The broad repertoire his groups encompass and the care with which he deals with musical details are a welcome exception in this age of super specialization and an obsession with quick results at the expense of real quality. Bill Dobbins, Eastman School of Music"

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"MK & the Misters played at our wedding in April and were absolutely fantastic. All setting up and arrangements on the day were faultless, and the band were easy to work with, as well as being very polite and professional. The band were incredible and kept the dance floor packed from the first song to the last. Their wide ranging playlist has plenty to appeal to both young and old, and everyone was singing and dancing along. All in all our expectations were far exceeded by this amazing band. Excellent, 5 stars."

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"What a fabulous way to open our Christmas party with the superb m-SAX! Mark was fantastic, friendly & a fantastic sax player! I would definitely hire him in the future & recommend to anyone who is looking for a trendy, punctual sax player! "

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"What stood out about Cruiziq is how he reads the crowd. He started with smooth romantic sounds and built it up into a full vibe,people were dancing, vibing, and completely engaged. It was more than music, it was an experience"

Reply by De La Cruiz
I knew it was going to be a good one when the crowd started reacting early 😄 from there it just kept building. Loved that energy 🎷🔥 - Cruiziq

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"Best live Sax Playing I ever heard. Brendan. Best money I ever spent ! Carol. Carol & Brendan. "

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"The band were great, very lively with a bunch of personality. They were keen to take the music throughout the venue which was great, we don’t usually see bands get that involved and eager to roam! "

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"Main Event's live music provided amazing customer service and professionalism. We booked them for our wedding and they exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend booking their services to anyone looking to spice up their event with entertainment. "

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"It really was an amazing evening, would happily book you again for future events!"

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