Review Centre: Swing Bands

"We had a lucky hand when we could engage saxophonist Sebastian Lilienthal for our wedding celebration on 03.09.2021. He was just the right person for our Brazilian-German celebration with his beautiful music and large repertoire. He played for us at the wedding ceremony in the registry office, at the subsequent champagne reception outside and at the wedding dinner until late into the night. Especially his South American sounds made our hearts beat faster and contributed to an unforgettably beautiful day. Thank you Sebastian for your great musical accompaniment!"

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"It starts with hum, then a toe-tap and before you know it you are singing along to the tunes that you know so well. But what’s better, a night with the La Dolce Vita Swing Collective introduces you to new arrangements of those popular songs with an Italian-esque twist – as well as showcasing a selection that won’t be so familiar. The five-piece swing/jazz band – featuring piano, bass, sax, drums and vocals with those specially designed new arrangements – pays homage to likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and other Rat Pack favourites. Vocalist Tony Delicata put together the band with a collection of musicians from Edinburgh and Blairgowrie whose previous talents range from West End musicals to The Jools Holland Band. Tony’s powerful vocals on the likes of ‘I’ve got you under my skin’ and ‘Nice and Easy’ starting to carry the audience. ‘Come Prima’ and ‘O Sole Mio’ gave us the first real feel of the Italian influence. But it was after the interval that the Collective – and the audience – found their stride. The timeless – and age-less – appeal of the Rat Park tunes soon had the crowd moving from humming along and a foot-tapping, to full on sing-a-long mode as the band ripped through classics such as ‘Come fly with me’, ‘King of the Road’, ‘That’s Amore’ and ‘Volare’. By the time of the closing numbers of the near two-hour long show, ‘La Dolce Vita’ and (of course) ’New York New York’, the crowd was sold. It really does show that it does mean a thing, when it does have that swing. "

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"The Gatsby Cats were absolutely brilliant! We had the trio + saxophone which we would completely recommend. They performed a chilled out set for our reception drinks followed by an upbeat set in the evening matching the mood with ease. The band were so down to earth and accommodating, as our timings didn’t go to plan. They are so talented and really made our wedding day. They learnt our first dance song in less than two weeks and it was honestly better than the original! We would recommend this band to everyone! Thanks again guys! Best wishes, Jack & Jules"

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"The band was superb. We all had a brilliant evening. Even James the golf club manager commented at the end of the evening and asked how we’d found you. He also thought you were great. Will definitely highly recommend you. And when my next two girls get married will be in touch! Thank you Matthew."

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"Non avremmo potuto chiedere di meglio: abbiamo ingaggiato i Tea for three in versione trio e hanno superato di gran lunga le nostre aspettative. Non avevamo dubbi che la scaletta sarebbe stata perfetta per noi, che la voce di Elena e la musica sarebbero state impeccabili ma... Oltre ad essere addirittura meglio dal vivo rispetto ai video che avevamo visto e ascoltato... Quello che davvero ci ha stupite e rassicurate fin dal primo contatto telefonico è stata la professionalità e la presa in carico della situazione. Elena e i ragazzi non solo hanno capito e accolto le nostre richieste... Autonomi e allo stesso tempo perfettamente in sintonia con il succedersi dei momenti, sono stati un punto fermo per tutta la serata; al primo incontro di persona, 10 giorni prima dell'evento, quando ancora tante cose erano in forse e indefinite, conoscere Elena mi ha fatto tirare un sospiro di sollievo, e ha veramente fatto la differenza nel caos di ansia da preparativi. Sono una sicurezza prima durante e dopo (vedi labirinto del borderò siae) l'evento! ANCORA GRAZIE!"

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"Had a fantastic time listening to this group with a diverse type of music and songs . Would highly recommend them to other venues . "

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"Dan Olivo Band provided fantastic entertainment, music and PA hosting duties for our non-profit fundraising event in April of 2019. Were very communicative throughout the planning process, and very accommodating when we suddenly experienced a downpour and had to completely adjust our staging. Highly recommended, and we'll definitely use them again in the future!"

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"Jack and the guys provided a perfect end to a perfect wedding day. The trio of double bass, saxophone and keyboard were exceptional – providing jazz after dinner background music. Really nice guys and really great music. I would definitely book them again!"

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"We just wanted you to know that your swing band were absolutely fantastic last night and made Karen’s celebrations so special. Everyone we have seen today has said how good you were and how professional. It was an absolute pleasure to listen to such a talented group and you should all be so proud of the ability you hold. Everyone would recommend you all over the North East and that to me says it all. Good luck for the future."

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"We listen to a lot of live music and Girl Friday are one of our favourite bands, Michelle and the boys are ultimate professionals, their music ranges from swing, to blues, Latin and they make a lot of popular music their own. We love doing their Friday night Sun Set Cruises Jazz cruise out of Mooloolaba and we often catch their Eat Street, Toowoomba and Warwick 'Jumpers and Jazz' gigs. Great band to listen and dance to! "

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"Flash Mob Jazz bring the magic to life for our guests every time they play"

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"‘Thank you so much for your performance tonight. For the first time we gave out feedback forms to our residents and staff and almost everyone of them mentioned that they loved your performance and music! Your song choices were brilliant and created a lovely atmosphere for our event. Your singing and music was also outstanding. You are very professional yet so personable and flexible it really helped to make our event run smoothly.’ "

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"We hired Kevin and Sergio to play at our wedding and it was the absolute best decision we made! A few days prior, we booked tickets to ride the Arno Boat in Florence where we first saw Kevin play in person and we were BLOWN AWAY! He is a seasoned musician and incredibly talented. He even played a special song from Dune for my finance and he was so surprised! As for the wedding, Kevin and Sergio were booked for aperitivo and dinner, but came early to play for our ceremony which we decided on just the day before the wedding. They are incredibly professional, yet personable at the same time. We came out of the experience feeling like we gained new friends :) if you are looking for musicians to play for any special event, you’ve come to the right place!!"

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"The performance felt effortless but was clearly the result of incredible skill and preparation, leaving a lasting impression."

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"The band was fantastic in every way. They've exceeded my expectations. They're very talented and have a great taste in music. They were also very pleasant to deal with and made an impression on my guests. Thank you!!! Certified Review October 12, 2022"

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