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"Joe was fantastic ! The band arrived on time. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the music - excellent Caribbean flare and we were particularly thrilled by the Louis Armstrong impression which none of use were expecting ! Made the celebration very enjoyable for us all ! Thank you. "

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"Thank you so much Ellika for creating a great atmosphere! Even those who very rarely went to the dance floor danced as if bewitched! Thanks again! We will recommend to all our friends! And we will definitely order as a DJ for our next holidays."

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"Fantastic play list. Groober yet again you have exceeded expectations. True showmen!"

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"It has just been a month since our wedding (19th August), we have pleasant memories and will continue to mention. Everyone was delighted with the level of music performance – with class and taste. Guests said they felt like they were at a concert, and the atmosphere was cinematic. Everything sounded great, Valentina’s voice should be appreciated, it is clear, warm and beautiful. Of course, let’s not forget the great playing of the pianist, double bass player and drummer. Really! Despite the weather surprises during the reception, the band agreed to stay longer for which we are grateful. By the way, we had a full blue moon during the reception which came out by complete coincidence after we had already booked the band. Which made the atmosphere even more wonderful. What else is worth to be mentioned? The contact with Raphael was flawless. I wish everyone would exchange messages so efficiently and concretely. If we had to choose this band again, we would choose the same way. As a professional classical musician, I can heartily recommend this band. Warmest regards, Barbara & Kacper "

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"The duo Bleus Rêves made our wedding truly unique! The depth of the cello and the elegance of the piano blended perfectly, creating an intimate and deeply emotional atmosphere. Their music accompanied us with simplicity and beauty, leaving us with a memory we will always cherish. Thank you so much, ladies, for making everything so magical!"

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"Hi Alton, I just want to say thank you again for Saturday night! You guys were amazing, it’s great to work with people who know what they are doing as it takes a lot of pressure off me. With all the rain and chaos, you guys kept the vibe going through out everything. Thank you much, I will definitely recommend you to all my clients! Kind Regards. "

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"I would very much like to thank you all for my amazing party on Saturday night. I was in a daze for most of it so apologies if I didn’t take the time to say thank you to everyone. The band were incredible. We really enjoyed the music. It is so good to hear real instruments and you got all of us up dancing, even me, and my feet still hurt."

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"As a music journalist, I am someone well used to hearing performances covering the whole spectrum of ability, from very talented, to no talent whatsoever; mainly on the working circuit, encountering much from the bottom end of the scale, the flaws of which seemingly pass by, or go over the heads of the audience, mediocre musical acts often gaining acceptance despite (or because of) their lack of any talent whatsoever. So, when on a random whim, I booked MAYHEM into The Old Crown, Hayes, I was pleasantly surprised to come across that jewel one constantly seeks: a light hidden in the bushel, an act of great quality. Don’t get me wrong, on the surface, MAYHEM are basically just another covers band, with certainly not much more to offer in terms of choice of material than others treading the same circuit. The difference though, is in the depth of thought in the vocal arrangements, and the attention to detail in the performance of the songs. Someone in the band has true musical knowledge. The way the vocals are arranged and used is no accident, and the music has a depth and surety that is pure class. Carol’s voice is unique, and at many points conveys rare emotion for those who can hear. The two voices are a happy accident of coincidence; Carol’s rather treble voice, Billy’s gruff baritone, both interesting voices taken in isolation, but together producing a sound that is perhaps greater than the sum of its parts. The quality of both singers shows itself also in the faultlessly correct intonation, the thrilling blend and invention of the harmonies, the search for expression in the vocals, the subtle use of the arrangements to produce expression. Most of these subtleties are of course lost on the general public, but the band still have enough battle-hardened experience and know-how to ride out any waves of indifference, and overcome the hardest heart with a friendly approach to their clientele, patiently trying out various styles and eras, constantly striving to reach their listeners, despite a kind of yearning in the music for serious recognition. Personally, I found it somewhat sad that a talented band like this has to resort to some popular (and bland) material, but one must bow to reality, and work is work. Still, the musicians didn’t just accept the status quo of this material; they always had a few surprises in store in the way they approached any song, however scraped from the bottom of the barrel. Carol’s voice sounded at its best on songs like “SUMMER OF ’69” and “I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT”, but she shone through on harder songs too, like “LIVING ON A PRAYER” and “DON’T BRING ME DOWN”. Billy didn’t sing quite as many lead lines, but when he did, it was with a power and confidence that knew just how best to carry the melody, and the strength of harmony singing was in a different league from the average one would expect to hear in a situation like this. On “Living La Vida Loca” the dual vocals were outstanding, perhaps the most equal blend of the day, with other such highlights for me being “Don’t Stop me Now” and “I Wanna Know what Love is”. The locals however enjoyed some of the lighter material more, such as “Rockabilly Rebel”, square dancing their way through the afternoon with great whoops and hollers, playing their part in a very pleasant day in a very pleasant pub. There was a humorous moment when the lads at the bar joined in with “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” all pointing and dancing in the manner of Tom Cruise in “Top Gun”! A vivid sight to behold, for sure! The day ended with a raucous rendition of “Rockin’ All Over The World”, the two singers showing that they could rock it with the best of them when the chips are down. Can’t wait to see this band again. (10 / 10) Andrew Staines "

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"..We had an incredible party and you were amazing - such energy and fantastic people. So kind of you to include us in your set list too....it was a special memory. Please pass on our sincere thanks to everyone in the band, from Sophie and I and all the party guests." Sophie & Stuart's Wedding Party, Balcombe, Sussex 2022"

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"This girl has such amazing enery! I contacted her for our anual event for our company party and everybody loved it !"

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" Facebook - Venue Sunday, December 27,2020 Hi there, I just wanted it to be known that the Luminaria this year was spectacular. The boyfriend and I have gone in previous years, but this year was extra delightful. Loved how it was not over crowed; might have been a covid thing but it worked for us. We hope that this might be a keeping feature, staggering people amounts and entry times. It was also much nicer to arrive in our own vehicle than cramming in on a bus with loads of others. To top it off, the accordion player complimented the night wonderfully. Well, done to all those that made our night!! Candace & James "

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"5 out of 5 Paul. Thank you again so much. We had the best night and everyone was raving about how good you guys were! There wasn't moment when you were playing that there weren't people on the dance floor and you learning 'our song' meant the absolute world to us. You really did get the party started and would book you again for an event in a shot!!!"

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"Daniel is really skilled showman! He is reliable and always it's easy to work with him."

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"gran ambiente de baile chill y vibración, lo recomiendo"

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"Yes the music was really great - really helped to get the party started! Thanks so much for coming all the way down to Jersey. All the best Seb Donnelly"

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