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"I've had the pleasure of knowing Barry for more than 16 years, and I've experienced his incredible performances at both public and private gatherings. Whether it's a small intimate setting or a grand event, Barry consistently gives his all and delivers an exceptional performance. His level of professionalism, attitude, and dedication as a musician and singer is truly outstanding and worthy of praise. As a fan, I wholeheartedly endorse Barry for any event you may have in mind! Cathlyn Choi Michelson"

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"Thank you once again for an amazing night on Saturday! You were amazing and so so many people have complimented you and Becca and said how amazing you both were!! Everyone had an great time and definitely recommend the both of you to anyone else."

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"Nr. ONE, To put it in song titles "Simply the best" like Tina, "Beautiful" like Christina, "The one that I want" like Olivia and John, "Sweet dream" like La Bouche."

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"If anyone is looking for entertainment for a wedding or a private event, do yourself a huge favor and hire Velvet Crush. These Guys made my daughter’s wedding absolutely fantastic. Great music and great guys !"

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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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"The Mambo Blue Band provided another great performance for our Hispanic Heritage Celebration. The music was excellent and Jose really knows how to engage the crowd. They are such professionals no matter the venue. I would highly recommend hiring them for your large or small event. Sharika Event Date: November 22nd, 2023"

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"We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Nertila during our vacation in Copenhagen! Being photo novices, she gave us great direction, which we needed and was appreciated! Nertila had a plethora of creative photo ideas that really captured the essence of our trip. She was also very flexible with our ideas and helped complement them. On top of her talent, she was incredibly nice and easy to work with, making the whole photoshoot a fun and memorable experience. The photos came out even better than expected, I’m truly so happy that we booked this experience. I would definitely recommend Nertila to anyone traveling to Copenhagen who wants special photos to remember their trip by!"

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"We have just got back from honeymoon and I just wanted to personally message to you. I can not thank you enough for what you did at our wedding. What you organized and the music you put together was incredible! We loved it. Our guests also lovely every second of itand a week on they are still talking about you guys. You are an incredible talent. Thank you once again for all your hard work you put in, Bianca"

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"I've seen many local bands in the last several years and I have to say that Sunset River Band is one of the best. Love their talent and they have a great set list. They can pack the dance floor all night with wonderful, nostalgic music. I would recommend this band to anyone. Fun fun fun! "

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"Hi Dan, We cannot thank you enough for helping to make our wedding celebration a magical memorable one ! Everyone commented on how brilliant you are including the venue management team! You had every guest up and dancing the night away! We have had numerous requests for your details which we are passing on. We are so happy we found you to play at our special day. All the best for your future which we believe will be a bright and prosperous one! Kerin and Gerry "

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" I was so happy to see all the keyboards.... when he started playing I was wowed because his ability to engage with the audience all while spreading joy and happiness...great music and awesome vibe. "

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"Excellent service. J'ai réservé quelques chaises pliables pour une petite réunion. J'adore le fait que le dépôt et le ramassage aient également été ajoutés au service."

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"We had the Magpies perform at our bar and lounge, they were wonderful!! They brought great energy and even better music! We look forward to having them back again! Mac Daqs/Lagrange,TX "

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"Amazing experience! We had a group class followed by a full show and it was a blast! She is so beautiful she seems out of this world when she dances. Thank you so much Shay! "

Reply by Shay Anhai Calima
Thank you so much Valery! I was so happy to perform for this very special occasion, thank you for your trust!

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"What can I say? He was set up well ahead of time so we had no worries there. He played great tunes and clearly loves what he does. He really added to the atmosphere of our party."

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