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"Very professional and engaging. Company aperitif for inauguration. Elegant and refined entertainment. Four-piece lineup with drums/piano/guitar/voice. Only COMPLIMENTS and APPLAUSE from the guests (about 250 outdoors) Highly recommended!"

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"We sincerely thank you Tri Tones for playing at our wedding. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed your music and were just so impressed. It most certainly made an incredible difference to our day, and we thank you so much for being a part of our celebration. If we get to celebrate our marriage with my family in the UK, we definitely would love you to play again!"

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"Annelise Molloy performed at our WW1 Centenary Commemoration. She is an incredible singer and was the perfect booking. Her song choices were great and very fitting for the day. The crowds loved her and many enquired about booking her in the future. I would totally recommend! 5 stars"

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"Rating 6/6 : Brilliant Vintage Wedding singer Private Party, Maidenhead on Saturday 31 August 2019 Hi Anna Having you at our wedding was great all the guests loved you and thought it was a lovely idea to have a singer. Waiting for the bride can be a bit boring but you brought an extra something that made the day merge so well even with the rain!! We would definitely recommend you to people. You stayed later just so that my new hubby could use your mic and sound system to sing to me which was so nice. Having you there was like having a friend singing at our wedding. Best Wishes Jo & Chris xx"

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"Beautiful music, thank you so much! It absolutely made the reception. So classy! (10 / 10) Stationer's Hall, EC1"

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"They were amazing! So so chuffed with them. They definitely picked up a few fans. The music was great, they were definitely a hit. If I get the go ahead, I'd use them again and again. So yes, I'd use them again and recommend them. Thank you so much for everything. You were so helpful and helped me to make the absolute right decision."

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"From start to finish Cara has been truly amazing. She jumped on board with my unconventional party with enthusiasm, professionalism and with a sense of caring about why we were having the party. She had a willingness to learn some songs which have meaning to the family.. and doing so at short notice. As for her performance, she has an incredible voice which the guests were talking about for ages after she had finished her set. I would highly recommend Cara and will definitely being after her to play one of our parties again. "

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"Frank De Blase, Roch City News Sometimes it all just falls into place. The setting, the situation, the scene, the tone -- everything is going your way. That describes last night for me. And at the heart of this mid-week Xanadu was the Rick Holland Uptown Orchestra, a modest, brass-centric outfit led by the trumpet-blowing Holland that swung with equal parts effervescence and laid-back cool at Lovin Cup. And come to find out, five of his Hollands regular guys were sidelined, and the holes on the bandstand were plugged with subs --- hired music muscle like Po’ Boy Erik Jacobs on the slide trombone. By the time the Orchestra heaped on a helping of Count Basie, there was nowhere else I wanted to be. I dragged my mom out in the cold for this show and she was thrilled when they stomped on the Savoy. Holland led the affair with a relaxed air, coaxing more than conducting under his porkpie lid. He went around the bandstand numerous times so every cat there got his fair shake, including pianist extraordinaire Bill Dobbins. This is one sweet band, yes, yes "

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"Just wanted to say how brilliant the band was yesterday. You really helped to let Wimbledon know that Neptune have arrived in style! So well received in fact that the big boss said they want Melisma Manouche at all their events!"

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"It’s quite possible to stroll right past the place while navigating West Kinzie Street, just a wee bit north of the Chicago River, and not even realize it. The only concrete clue that you’ve arrived at your destination is the sight of a black canvas entrance emblazoned with the curious moniker of the joint. It’s called Untitled, and that handle is purposely nondescript, only adding to the overall mystique of the nightspot. Head down a short flight of stairs, say hello to the doorman (there’s no cover), and you’ll find that Untitled offers a welcoming hideaway from the hustle and bustle of the Loop, which sits only a few blocks south on the other side of the river. During the Prohibition era, speakeasies dotted the Windy City landscape where those so inclined could quaff an alcoholic libation or two while securely hidden away from the long arm of the law. But those long-ago speaks were never this spacious or glamorously appointed. Make no mistake: this is a classy operation all the way, so you won’t spy any tennis shoes or sweatsuits sullying the polished dance floor. When the Rhythm Rockets take the stage at Untitled, as they’ve been doing on the second Wednesday evening of every month for a while now starting at 7:30 p.m. and going strong for three hours, the joint proceeds to jump to a barrage of eminently danceable rhythms. The music meshes perfectly with the delicious food and cool drinks that can be ordered by summoning your lovely waitress. You can dine on such delicacies as steak tartare, sea scallops, and mushroom tortellini, and top your feast off with a scrumptious slice of whoopee pie, a blend of dark chocolate-espresso cake, peanut butter mousse, and powdered sugar. There was a fair amount of dancing happening during the Rhythm Rockets’ most recent Untitled engagement, but most of the sizable crowd was content to soak in the swinging soiree at their tables or from their barstools. The sound quality was exceptionally crisp and full-bodied all night long; Dave Downer’s concise guitar licks sliced through the air with authority, and Nicole Kestler’s delightful vocals were mixed at precisely the right level for maximum enjoyment as she sailed through longtime Rhythm Rockets favorites that included Little Esther’s “Oo Papa Do,” the relaxed pre-war blues lament “Trouble In Mind,” and the band’s scorching arrangement of Ruth Brown’s “(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean” that they often use as a set closer. The sizzling sax section (tenors Michael Bielecki and Vince Salerno and baritone Justin Kierans) was tight and right throughout the evening, and the rock-solid combination of bassist Lou Marini and drummer Mark Fornek kept the grooves hitting on all cylinders. Mark usually sings a song or two on each set prior to Nicole’s entrance, and now he’s previewing a few Chicago blues numbers that he’s also singing with Dave’s new side band, the Five Alibis. Vince switched over to harmonica to give Little Walter’s ominous “I Don’t Play” an authentic Chicago blues sound, although the horns returned when Mark launched into Junior Wells’ playful shuffle “The Things I’d Do For You.” If you’re anywhere near River North on the second Wednesday of this or any month in the near future, take a walk down Kinzie and seek out Untitled, even if you have to look hard for it. It’s altogether worth the effort--and a great place to check out the Rhythm Rockets doing what they do best! "

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"I am proud that the Rick Holland - Evan Dobbins Little Big Band calls Tala Vera cantina home once a month. Rick is a consummate professional as well as a top tier musician. His Band comprises the best players Rochester has to offer. Such talent coupled with an amazing book of swing and traditional jazz, presents a special evening of music every time they play at Tala Vera. Bernard Matthews, Owner of Tala Vera, Rochester, NY "

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"So glad we booked these guys, so talented and added the perfect background music for our reception. Sorry I wasn’t able to say thank you in person! As you can imagine it was a crazy day! Thank you all so much "

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"We used Fleur and team for the cocktail part of the evening and it was good background entertainment. Fleur has a great tone. I also saw her at a smaller party and she did a good job then."

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"Lucienne brings joy and happiness to any occasion. She sings a variety of songs perfectly, and is beautifully accompanied by top class musicians. I've very much enjoyed Lucienne's events in several bars, restaurants and most recently at Salts Mill, Saltaire. Very professional. Highly recommended. "

Reply by Lucienne de Ville
Thank you Helen for your fantastique review. Very much appreciated and very kind. I'm glad you enjoy our shows/events. Lucienne x

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"They were marvellous and in our mixed age group event their playlist went down well with everyone. Looked and sounded great."

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