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"Great night, excellent musicians & a great set that really got the place going."

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"Can’t recommend you highly enough, absolutely superb.!"

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"Rating 5/6 : Very Enjoyable Absolute Mayhem The Horse & Chains, Bushey on Saturday 30 September 2023 It's a rare thing to go into a local pub and hear a keyboard player who has been described as a musical "genius" by none other than David Bowie. This is no tall story either. The musician Billy Ritchie was the first player in rock music to give keyboards a prominent role -- and that was before Keith Emerson (ELP) and Rick Wakeman came on the scene. Billy told me that he remained good friends with the Thin White Duke until his death in 2016. Lanark-born Mr Ritchie now provides the skilful and fancy keyboards and records backing tracks for his latest incarnation Mayhem with talented female singer Carol Leslie. Carol is a really strong vocalist with a gutsy style. This dynamic duo started their first set at the cosy Sebright Arms with Elvis's late sixties' classic Suspicious Minds. The second song was a surprise -- Kirsty MacColl's comedy number There's A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears His Elvis. It was a perfect choice after the first song. Carol and Billy select their material wisely and give their audience something very different from the predictable Mustang Sally, Brown Eyed Girl and I Saw Her Standing There, churned out by so many pub bands. So it was great to hear Georgio Moroder and Phil Oakey's electro smash Together In Electric Dreams, Matchbox's catchy rocker Rockabilly Rebel, Starship's uplifting We Built This City (on which Billy demonstrated his keyboard dexterity) and Solomon Burke's gospel-ish Cry To Me. And that was just the first half. Carol is happy to tackle songs usually associated with male vocalists and she started part two with a raucous version of Bryan Adams' rocker Summer Of 69. If you have never seen Mayhem, ask Billy to perform Light My Fire, the Doors rock classic from 1967. This was a sheer musical masterclass as he re-created both vocally and instrumentally this great song. Billy has a rich, tuneful voice and this was a stunning performance. Other highlights in the second half included Journey's rock anthem Don't Stop Believing, Carol's gritty interpretation if Shania Twain's Man I Feel Like A Woman and a fine performance of Bon Jovi's Living On A Prayer A total of 24 songs and I cannot wait to see this duo again. My only concern is their name. I think many club and pubgoers might think Mayhem are a heavy metal band rather than an all-round, top class duo. COLIN FENN, DJ, Freelance Journalist Colin Fenn, DJ - Freelance Journalist, Thursday 5 October 2023"

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"The wide range of covers you played was great and the energy you all have onstage is fantastic. This is well coupled with a high level of professionalism. Our Sales and Marketing staff span a number of generations. We had well over 400 guests and to get them all up on the dance floor together is a real achievement."

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"Wonderful to work with. Exceeded my expectations. Everyone enjoyed the music. Lots of energy and tons of fun! Thanks Groove Nation!"

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"Colleen & The Bleeding Hearts are always a hit. Their setlist is full of songs people know and love, and they connect with the audience in a way that makes everyone feel part of the show. We’ve had them playing here regularly for over 10 years."

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"We were hesitant to book a band over the internet for our wedding, being we’re based in Sydney and wouldn’t get to see them live first, however we were not disappointed. Trace were perfect over dinner and great to dance the night away later on. A high quality, professional band that didn’t let us down."

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"Hi Gary, I just wanted to say a big thank you to yourself and the Mumfudden boys for making our wedding really special. I'm sorry I didn't get to speak to you more on the night, but you guys sounded awesome and so many guests asked us about where we found you! I'll keep recommending you to everyone I know that gets married and can't wait to be a guest so I can rock out with you next time! Best wishes, Ian & Jane"

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"Our Event would not have been the same without Exit Left Rock & Party Band. They were terrific!"

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"The band was awesome, loved the music and the entertainment. Great songs and such wonderful guys. Would definitely use them again."

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"Fantastic!!!!!!! Made my husbands 40th birthday something to remember. People kept asking us for days after " Who are the band?" They were amazing. Highly recommend and fantastic set list. Thank you so much xxx"

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"Great music, wonderful person, gave his all to his performance. Everyone thought he was great"

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"Heel goede jonge band met rock en roll Goede muzikanten!!!"

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"We hired White Light for a private party and they delivered on every count – kept 100 people dancing and singing all evening. This is the ultimate live party band. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough. "

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"What a BAND!!!!! I booked Afterglow for my 30th B-Day and man did they bring it!!! Everyone that attended has said nothing but how amazing the band was and how they worked the crowd. Everyone was on the dance floor having a blast with the great Aussie pub rock vibe. The band was super easy to work with and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Such a great bunch of people and the music was on point. If you want an awesome night BOOK THIS BAND!"

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