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"David made the effort to invite us to listen to his set, he also came to thank us once he'd played. A very welcoming young man who made us feel valued. A great entertainer too. "

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"!“ A nice track to round off the show with tonight. This track is a super special one to him, he says “ This is a solo instrumental track that I wrote for my son , Alfie.” This is just wonderful. Clapton - esque guitar solos, a really sweet story behind it as well. This is a lovely thing. It’s called ‘Hi Alf’, by Neil Bailey. Real nice track isn’t it ? Sweet story behind the creation of it to, written for his son, Alfie………..What a lovely thing to do for your son……No one’s ever written me a song !"

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"Brenda performances have been no less than exemplary and she has proven to be a valuable asset to over 30 events. She is requested by popular demand and is truly a wonderful performer."

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"If music be the food of love, then heritage musician Peter Bull has enough on his menu for a medieval banquet... Peter’s popular recitals and talks really brought the hall to life... visitors were able to enjoy a truly authentic 17th century experience. "

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"Dear Petra, Your violin play was fabulous. We were so glad with you. You did a very good job, which was appreciated by everyone. Once again we thank for your excellent violin performance. Marie-José "

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"remember thinking how wonderful it must be to be so expressive - not merely to string sounds popular, folk, classical, and most notably gospel. together and then lend them to the evanescence I can still hear his haunting and beautiful Go fell It on the Mountain. of the top forty, but to make music - art, born of talent and determination and fuelled by a com- Ot all the years that I have known Booker I., pulsion to share it. Booker T. is blessed with that he has never waivered on three points - his commitment to the family, his need to play and com- guft. pose music, and his belief in God. These three At first, I thought that Booker 1. might be just ideas somehow come together and nourish each another jazz musician skilled with his instru- other. This album is dedicated to his tather, a ment and versed in the accomplishments ot brother, and his grandmother, all now deceased. say . . • John Coltrane. So, in July of nineteen- And when asked of his inspiration for most of seventy-five, my acceptance of an invitation to the material on this album, he replied: "This hear him play was half-hearted at best. Was I ever music has been in me for years; it's through the in for a surprise! It wasn't just his ease with com- grace of God that _ can now put it on this plex material. Nor was it his effortless coaxing of album". In fact, he says that he is drawn even spirited notes from that tenor saxophone. It was more closely to his mother after the tragedies of the exhilaration that you experienced. At once the past couple of years and has even composed frenzied and riveting, you went away thinking music born of this resurgence. that this music needs to be heard. Indeed, you If it is true that genuine interest in a particular felt privileged that you had heard it. subject generates boundless energy, then Booker Thereafter, I made it a point to hear Booker. 1. 1.'s music is without limits. He would say that play whenever I could. I quickly learned that the his religion is the fulcrum and the music is label "jazz" was too narrow for his music. There merely a satellite, an orbit to accentuate the main was always an infusion of other types of music- force. this: on one visit to New York, as friends are inclined to do, I called Booker 1. to meet for lunch and to catch up with what had been going on in our lives. We went to a restaurant just off Sixth Avenue and wound up talking from 2:30 pm until 8:00 pm. All those hours we talked about the saxophone, about music, and how this must-cian from Seattle was faring in the Apple. Another time, he called me at 2:00 am insisting that I listen to a new musical idea he had forged for himself. Next morning the telephone receiver was on the floor; I had tallen asleep. Embarras-sed, I mustered what I hoped was a believable apology. I don't think it mattered however. He'd played that night because he couldn't contain the energy, moved to share this wonderful gift of music. His music, this gift, will inspire you. It's at once bold and incisive, spirited and alarming. Booker 1. is daring enough to bring together in his own compositions things that are usually kept separate - jazz and religious music. It makes for a spritely, fun sound. The listener will be moved by the intensity, range and absolute beauty of the entire delivery. But caution: do not trust the titles, expect a surprise.. As music brings the warmth and light of beauty into our lives, this recording will warm our hearts and spirits. Through this light, perhaps we will see a little more of ourselves. Possibly, we will come to understand a bit more of each other. Either way, it is a wonderful gift. Booker 1. is a colossal talent! Gregg Gordon "

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"Andrea and his Brother were absolutely great! They put so much effort into the preparations and even created a dedicated Spotify playlist just for us. Communication was incredibly easy, and we always received an immediate response. Musically, they are breathtaking. They even went out of their way to learn new songs specifically for us. We can absolutely recommend Andrea! Everyone was thrilled with him!"

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"Ivana was amazing! Such a great personality, so bubbly and energetic! I do definitely recommend her & I will be looking forward to a future event, where hopefully we will cross paths again!"

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"Damn! You sound just like Kurt Cobain" after playing the full Unplugged in New York album from Nirvana in acoustic with my first 2nd guitar player "Lewis Greenstrings" full acoustic. After " I really thought I was living the unplugged live, thank you so much, really" One of my best gigs"

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"I saw Richard play at a WIPA wedding planner event and he did great! He was super friendly, was dressed sharp, interacted with the audience and did a great job feeling out the vibe and setting the right tone for the event."

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"I’ve had the pleasure to work with Jeff Jarrett multiple times for events. He is always a pleasure to work with and guests love the music he plays as well as his candor between songs. Whenever I have an event that needs something special, Jeff is always my first call. I highly recommend and will continue booking Jeff for his professionalism, musical styling and crowd pleasing personality."

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"We had the pleasure of experiencing Andre J Fischer's performance, and it was absolutely incredible! Not only is his music extraordinary—captivating, soulful, and full of life—but he is also such a kind and friendly person. His warm personality and incredible talent made the experience unforgettable. If you have the chance to see him perform, don’t miss it—you’re in for a real treat! He played for us at our wine fest, the people absolutely loved him. It is really great listening to Andre play. "

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"What I loved most about the show was the sing along aspect. Mr. One Showman encouraged the audience to join in and sing along with him, creating a sense of community and togetherness. It was heartwarming to see people of all ages and backgrounds coming together through music."

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" We couldn’t have asked for a better way to bring live music back to Lucas Founders Day than with Riley Wilson. From the moment he took the stage, his energy and talent set the tone for the entire event. Riley is a true one‑man band! Many guests told us Riley was a highlight and asked if we could bring him back next year—always the best endorsement. If you’re looking for an engaging, professional musician who can fill a festival field with great music and warm rapport, Riley Wilson is your guy. He set a new standard for our entertainment lineup, and we can’t wait to work with him again. "

Reply by Riley Wilson
Thank you, Morgan! I had a great time and hope we can do this next year. Riley Wilson

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"Kenny played for a 50th Birthday party and he was great! He asked for a set list and played the songs we requested as well as many others! Everyone at the party raved at how great he was, truly a blast! Kenny was so easy to communicate with, very prompt and professional. I would highly recommend Kenny for you next party entertainment! ~Stephanie C."

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