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"Thank you for singing a our wedding at Raven Hall you were fantastic. Sarah & Gary xx (10 / 10) Sarah Miller"

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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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"Following our morning church ceremony, our wedding reception began at 13:00. Since we didn’t want to have a huge party (and were only 40 people), my husband and I opted for a harpist to play during the reception. I found Myriam quite simply by Googling, since I had nobody to provide any recommendations and no idea about anything in Paris at the time. We briefly corresponded over email and we decided to meet for a coffee to discuss the wedding. As soon as I met Myriam, I felt comfortable with her. I’m not entirely sure of how to explain it but I knew I wanted her to be a part of our day, she was so friendly, genuire and more importantly, interested in what we wanted for ouir special day. Perhaps it sounds silly, but I wanted to feel comfortable with everybody involved from the church to the venue to the catering staff to the musician to the photographer – I wanted everybody and everything to feel just right. We know nothing about classical music. We know that we like it, but our knowledge ends there ! Myriam was so helpful, and we had such confidence in her that we didn’t event specify a « must-play » list. We explained that we wanted soft, romantic tunes and left the rest to her. We were impressed, as were all of our guests. I think both my dress and Myriam’s playing received top billing ! :) As the afternoon drew to a close, Myriam answered questions from guests about her harp, and even showed us how to play a few notes. Needless to say, we were all awful but it was a lot of fun. I feel strongly that people should have a passion, and it warms my heart to know that when Myriam plays, it’s not just her job, she actually plays with love, passion and joy. I feel honoured that she was able to share those emotions on our wedding day. Now I just need to arrange another wedding so we can have her back !"

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"To say I was delighted with booking Tony O'Dee is an understatement. During the months prior to the party, Tony kept in touch and answered my queries very quickly, which was greatly appreciated. He came up with ideas and was so accommodating that I was totally reassured and relaxed that we had chosen the right entertainer. On the night he was early and set up the equipment so he was ready at the suggested time, and his singing voice is amazing. He can sing all sorts of genre and did. He kept us all entertained and quite a few asked me for his details. As he has won awards for Best Artist of Birmingham and also for Solihull, he certainly lived up to that reputation and I so hope we get the chance to watch him again somewhere. He is an awesome and brilliant performer. Thank you again, Tony. "

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" Cheryl R. • September 3, 2019 Mom's 90th Birthday Surprise Party!!! Hiring Johnny to handle the entertainment for Mom's 90th Birthday party was one of the best decisions ever! From the first time I spoke to him on call #1 until the minute he left the party that night he was immediately welcoming and passionate about what he does...I instantly felt like I knew him for years! We are a large family as I am one of nine children and we have many many extended who were to join us that day...so coordinating all them and covering some special shout outs to Mom's musical liking to making us feel like family....he made the party! I did my homework before I hired him and trust me when I tell you he is the best at what he does...he knows what he is doing and he professional, understanding, accommodating and any other positive adjective you can think of! Her for sure will be our go to for future events! He should be at your as well!!!"

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"My partner and I first heard Kevin at an Art, Beer, and Wine festival, playing for everyone waiting in line. Despite the long line, his music and the vibe he brought just made everyone feel happy and excited. When we were planning our wedding years later, we knew we wanted that same vibe during our small, outdoor courthouse wedding. Kevin listened to what we wanted, and played a perfect selection of songs during the pre-ceremony and cocktail hour. We gave him a few specific requests and some general guidelines, and he captured exactly what we were going for. For our ceremony he went above and beyond and created his own arrangement of our special songs. His music was a special touch that made our day feel even more magical. "

Reply by Kevin Krieger saxophonist
Thanks so much for your lovely review. I enjoyed learning and playing the songs you requested. It was a beautiful day and I'm so glad I could help make it special for you both.

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"The three-piece jazz band that graced our Holiday Soiree on Friday night delivered a truly memorable performance. Their skilful interplay and smooth transitions between classic jazz standards and festive favourites set the perfect tone for the evening. A true highlight of the evening, the jazz trio added a sophisticated yet joyful touch, making the holiday soiree a resounding success. We would highly recommend them for any event seeking a blend of elegance and entertainment."

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"Jazzcentrale provided the musical entertainment for Moree Gelderblom Advocaten's company party. The contact beforehand was very pleasant, and the musical entertainment for the evening was exactly what we had envisioned. Thank you!"

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"Paul sang at our wedding, nothing was too much trouble for him - organising new music sheets and musicians. Paul also sang at many charity events that were organised and brought the house down "

Reply by Paul Byrom Tenor
Thanks a million Gordan, Delighted it all went as planned!

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"Absolutely Loves Roksteady! My wife and I had the pleasure to see Roksteady perform live on 2 different Carnival Cruises and he never disappoints. He's very charismatic, talented, and interacts with the audience perfectly. Much Love Roksteady. Hope to see you again soon. Love Charles and Tiffany! "

Reply by Rokstedy
Thanks so much Charles. That comment means a lot to me

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"Just a note to express our big thanks at being a FANTASTIC Singing Waiter at our Wedding recently. You had everyone up straight away, and all of our guests mentioned how fabulous you were! Thank you so much!"

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"I have been meaning to message you directly also to thank you. What you produced the night of our wedding was nothing short of magical - and I do not say this lightly. I am very happy to hear the band enjoyed the evening - I think their enjoyment and energy showed through their music. The feedback we have had from guests is overwhelming, particularly that the band and the singer (I don't remember his name) was the best they have ever heard at a wedding. You guys nailed the performance. I am so happy that we decided to do a live version, you could not have gotten the same energy and vibe with just a recording / original version. Your two sets were also perfect. There were a few times that we all stopped in the marquee to listen and appreciate the music, particularly My Way - I remember looking around and quite a few people were singing along! I think another sign of a success of a wedding is the number of people on the dance floor, and there was not an empty space during the second set. The amount of people of all ages dancing was a true highlight for me as we wanted this to be a wedding that everyone would enjoy - not just us."

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"I just wanted to get in touch to let you know how much we enjoyed your singing and trumpet playing the other night. You were really good fun and we hope to see you at another function soon."

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"IT WAS billed as A Night At The Musicals, and it was certainly a title which attracted a packed house to the Howden Park Centre last Friday evening when Darren Shaw and three dancers took the stage and sang and danced their hearts out. Two for the price of one took on a whole new meaning in this show in which we, the audience, were encouraged to join in with some of the well known songs. If you looked around, all you could see was a sea of smiling faces having a great time reminiscing and sharing some of their favourite moments from the musicals. This was courtesy of one very talented young man sporting a George Clooney haircut and diamond earring, some nifty costume changes, an incredible voice range and an endearing smile. Using a variety of spectacular, if sometimes dazzling lighting effects, and the obligatory dry ice creating an atmosphere that makes the singer appear suspended in clouds, the show began with a spotlight into which sauntered Mr Shaw in top hat and tails singing On The Street Where You Live, from My Fair Lady. Once again the excellent acoustics of the Brian Duguid Theatre played host to emotive, full orchestral music courtesy of impeccably timed tapes. Maybe it was just a shade loud in the first half which saw something very unusual and totally original. Everyone is familiar with The Sound of Music and the recent Connie Fisher version of The Hills are alive. Enter Darren Shaw looking splendid in lederhosen, like a denizen of Austria and straight from the Alps. To everyone's amazement and some barely concealed audience mirth, he became a soprano and made the hills come alive in his own special way. As the show progressed, the format of two songs by Mr Shaw interspersed with dance routines by the hardworking dancers began to win us over. For the first time ever, the famous duet from Grease, You're The One That I Want, was sung by Mr Shaw who performed the male and female parts. Using his falsetto voice – an attribute which was once taught in Italy in the middle ages resulting in the singers being known as castratto (please, don't ask) – Shaw sang the SuBo hit from Les Miserables as he duetted with himself in I Know Him So Well. In The Phantom of the Opera sequence he once again sang the famous duet which takes Christine, the soprano and The Phantom to perform, all by himself. As for the three dancers, two glamorous blondes and a bonny brunette, they proved their versatility by dancing a variety of styles from musical comedy to modern with a brave attempt at Irish River Dancing which drew cheers from the audience. The finale saw Shaw resplendent in a mint green sparkling shirt and matching flares with the dancers in glittering jump suits so there was no doubt that we would hear something from Mamma Mia and we certainly did. This night at the theatre was indeed a feast of tunes from the musicals which at first, thanks to Mr Shaw's dual voice, seemed a little hard to digest but soon became an acquired taste."

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"Mark was undoubtedly the best part of our recent cruise. His talent is astounding and knowledge of music( he tested my knowledge also) LOL. I hope to have the pleasure of seeing him on another cruise in the piano bar. Keep doing what you’re doing..,you do it very well. Diet Coke and her Mom thank you very much!!!"

Reply by Rokstedy
Hey Thank you guys for being such enjoyable piano bar patrons. Hope I get to see you again

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