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"Our long-awaited Dinner & Dance took place last night in the village of Hinton St George, Somerset. The live music from The 19Sixties was excellent and far exceeded our expectations! We’ve had some wonderful feedback today from our revellers. What talented people Russ, Garf & Wayne are! They had most of us up on the dance floor for over two hours! They have a special talent and we will definitely be booking them again in 2020 for another return to the 1960s!! Who needs a time machine!! We REALLY recommend them!"

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"Absolutely smashing performance - can’t rate him highly enough. He turned up with a friend/drummer and they performed a pre-agreed set list. Super easy to communicate with and responsive. Struck a really nice balance between creating a lovely atmosphere and people singing along to some fan favourites. Would highly recommend!! Thank you!"

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"These guys were sooo good. Back to back non-stop feel good tunes! We booked them last minute as we had our existing act cancelled - as luck would have it these guys had a cancellation too so it worked out perfect! All our guests were saying how good they were and how much they enjoyed the night. A big thank you - you were fab!"

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"The Long Players were worth every penny. Their communication prior to the wedding was excellent and they responded immediately to any queries or requests we had. They were flexible, professional and reliable throughout. On the day they proved to be an excellent band, and the guests had a great time dancing to them, including a spontaneous conga to Satisfaction! We would certainly recommend them. Thank you Lee and the rest of the band"

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"Everyone Had a Great Time! Arrived early and completed set up in plenty of time prior to the event. Extremely friendly and met all expectations. 5 Stars for Professionalism, Accomodating & Overall Talent!"

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"Phil booked One Eyed Cats for their event Hi Gemma, Thanks very much, the One Eyed Cats were absolutely fantastic. They played brilliant music and created an amazing atmosphere. Please thank them yet again from me. All the best Phil"

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"Damien made our night - everyone commented on how much they enjoyed his sets and what a thoroughly nice guy he was, even staying over his agreed time as he continued to take more requests. Could not have been more pleased. "Better than Ed" was the comment of the night I think!! Highly recommend this musician if you want to add something extra to a special occasion."

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"Ho ingaggiato gli Eyelights per un compleanno presso il mio hotel. Band straordinaria, hanno intrattenuto gli invitati egregiamente coinvolgendoli durante tutta la serata! Contatto che richiamerei assolutamente"

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"You might expect an album with edgy, teal-lit cover art and the title of The Isolation Blues, by the Mike Goudreau Band, to be either dark and brooding or a real barroom stomper, showcasing the loudest guitar you’ve heard since Jimi Hendrix’s. Instead, from the first notes, you’ll find it’s a peppy ensemble extravaganza with horns galore. More’s the better, too – the Winter Solstice is coming up, and we need an eye-opening blast of sunshine in the middle of it. Smooth, jazzy-influenced, and boasting crystal-clear vocals, it’s a must-play on New Year’s Eve. Born in 1965 in Newport, Vermont, into a musical family with an English mother and a French-Canadian father, Mike Goudreau picked up his first guitar at age 14 and hasn’t stopped playing since. His early influences included the Beatles, Chuck Berry, Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, and later, Albert King, Freddie King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Powder Blues and Downchild – to name a few. Such diverse interests help to explain why Mike is comfortable in so many musical genres, especially jazz and blues. Since 2007, Mike’s songs have been heard on hundreds of network TV shows and films, such as the TV movie The Happiest Season (Hulu), Dynasty (CBS), the Universal Pictures film Dark Waters, the Hollywood film The Banker, starring Samuel Jackson (2020), The Neighborhood (CBS), NCIS Los Angeles (CBS), and Chicago PD (NBC), among several others. Joining Mr. Goudreau (vocals, guitars, bass and hand claps) are Jean-Francois Begin (think Menachem Begin, not “begin”) on drums and percussion, Dany Roy on tenor sax and trumpet, Ira Friedman on organ and piano, and Pascal Veilette on harmonica. You know all the shows and films mentioned earlier? Together, they spell diamond-level QUALITY. That’s what’s been poured into each of the fourteen original tracks on this CD. Every note, every musical phrase, glimmers like the light off one of that gem’s many facets. This is real-deal blues, whether in swing/jump form (as on the opener “Let’s Go Down to the River”), the angsty, harmonica-infused title track, the guitar and piano boogie known as “The Mooch,” or the laid-back instrumental “Sea Breeze Blues.” Any band can crank out an album in their garage or basement and deem it good enough, but not Goudreau and his posse. They care about their offerings like Michelangelo cared about David, or Da Vinci the Mona Lisa. That’s because they’re not just musicians. Not just craftsmen. They’re artists, and don’t you forget it. Got The Isolation Blues? Here’s the cure, or at least the vaccine! "

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"Fun and professionalism guaranteed! We chose the Self Portrait Blues based on a recommendation from a vendor we met during the organization of our wedding, and we couldn't have made a better choice! They are friendly, empathetic from the first moment, extremely talented, professional, helpful, and engaging. Their music is amazing, and they can elegantly and delicately involve all the guests without ever being intrusive. They were always available for every request and patient with unexpected situations! We still receive many compliments for choosing the musical band, and we will never stop thanking them for everything they did for us; our wedding would never have been the same without them. Thank you, guys! Federica & Alessio 22/07/2023"

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"It’s easy to see why Tony and the band receive such excellent reviews. Linda and I had a fabulous evening with top drawer Rock ‘n’ Roll taking us back to the great times we had all those years ago. Our family, friends and neighbours all commented how much of a good time they had, and that includes people too young to remember the music first hand! The band were all extremely friendly and approachable. I cannot recommend the East Coast Rockers highly enough and look forward to seeing them again. Thanks fellas! "

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"Kim Rammelkamp Cherevas recommends Old School Classic Rock. October 11 · The set list, as the band’s name implies, is both classic and rockin’ — as individuals, the guys in the band each have unique talents, but their ability to blend in a seamless way is what enables them to create a fun and enjoyable vibe for their audience. This was evident as people were spontaneously jumping up to dance, clap their hands, or sing along - sometimes simultaneously! They performed some of the more obscure classic tunes as opposed to what one usually “expects” to hear with a band doing covers. Some of my personal favorites were Golden Earring’s ‘Radar Love’ , The Rolling Stones ‘Dead Flowers’ and ‘Doo Doo Doo Heartbreaker’ as well as the Entwistle track ‘My Wife’ from Who’s Next. All of these and more were inspired renditions to say the least. I highly recommend Old School Classic Rock to anyone who’s looking for a trip down Memory Lane, that still feels fresh and exciting!"

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"Just wanted to say thank you for hosting our works entertainment evening. You really brought a spirit of authenticity and quality to the guys evening who had nothing but good things to say about your act "Vincent sings Elvis" and we will be booking you again soon for sure!"

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"The Duo was excellent , good range of tunes. Very Happy."

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"I booked The Experience for my 35th Birthday which was last night. I wanted a wide range of music from over the decades as we had all ages. Doug and Jasmine didn't disappoint! They were even able to accommodate requests, one of which I asked them for an hour before they arrived! They were so good and more than just the entertainment, they became like part of the party and we loved them so much! Wish you could have stayed to party the night away with us guys! Loved how you kept us all dancing and your voices were just awesome! Can't wait to have you back for the next one and definitely will be recommending you going forward. We all feel like we have made 2 great friends. To anyone reading this, book these 2! You will not be disappointed and there is nobody better!! Much love to you both xxx"

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