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"Damien was great! Totally made our evening, thank you!"

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"Lend me your ear! Brenda Guy is simply amazing "The One Woman Show" packed out BWB!!! Follow and book her"

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"As requested. Very professional, accommodating and friendly.Accomplished musician. Very flexible with requests."

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"Sonido Costeño’s interactive approach doesn’t allow you to just sit back and watch you should be prepared to DANCE!"

Reply by Sonido Costeño
Thank you Gloria for your great review and support

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"Nice atmosphere old country songs. Great voice and good guitar skills 🤠🪕👍. "

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"Over the last several years, I have had the opportunity to hear many musical entertainment groups. They have ranged from large groups to solo singers. Todd & the Two-Tars absolutely ranks as one of the best all-around solo singers I have ever heard. He has the ability to provide great dance music and is highly entertaining because he also is a very good musician. He truly delivers a great evening of danceable and fun music to listen to."

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"All of this is an admittedly roundabout way of confessing that I wasn't prepared to be as delighted as I am with Go Tell It on the Mountain (Silkheart), an album of traditional hymns and originals with heaven-gazing titles by Booker T. Williams Jr., a New York-based tenor saxophonist originally from Seattle who performs as Booker T. The obsessive soul-searching implicit in the programming suggests an affinity with John Coltrane. But unlike too many of the saxophonists who aim for Coltrane's spiritual elevation, Booker T has a devilish sense of humor best illustrated by his "Say amen, Gracie" drollery on "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," a homey little melody he elongates and fragments with the comic élan of a Sonny Rollins. In fact, the classic album that Go Tell It on the Mountain most recalls is Way Out West, Rollins's 1958 album of cowboy tunes--and not just because Booker T, like Rollins before him, finds inspiration in unlikely places. It's also because Booker T's interaction with the bassist Saheb Sarbib and the drummer Andrew Cyrille is as carefree and almost as electrifying as Rollins's with Ray Brown and Shelly Manne thirty years ago (or better yet, with Wilbur Ware and Elvin Jones on A Night at the Village Vanguard, from around the same time). Despite the sarcasm implicit in Booker T's low-register bleats, his performances of "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "Jesus Loves Me" exude sincerity, much the way Rollins's interpretations of oddball pop tunes do. For Booker T, as for Rollins, satire is a sign of respect, not condescension. Booker T is ecumenical: one of the album's most infectious cuts is "Halle Kalle Mazeltov," a hora whose modality he cagily exploits. The Spartan trio format means that Sarbib and Cyrille have to function as soloists as well as rhythm stalwarts, and both men shoulder the added burden gracefully, maintaining melodic continuity in a manner that bassists and drummers seldom do when they solo. Despite the length of some of the tracks (the title tune, which is just over sixteen minutes, is a Booker T original, not the folk song of the same name), Booker T's solos never deteriorate into self-indulgent braying. His sense of thematic exposition is too well developed for that-another cue he takes from Rollins. (And as if to underscore his lineage, the CD-only bonus track is Rollins's calypso "St. Thomas.") He switches to alto on his own "When Mama Cries I Cry," and his phrasing is impressively speechlike on this lighter horn. To the best of my knowledge, Booker T's only other recording has been as a sideman on Cold Sweat, a recent album of James Brown tunes (also featuring Craig Harris and David Murray) that illustrates the sloppiness jazz musicians are capable of when trying to show they can be Regular Guys. But Go Tell It on the Mountain is stunning enough to make me a believer in Booker T's potential. "

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"Philip C. • April 13, 2021 Talented, Professional, GREAT!! Great talent, Great presentation, and made my event even more special. On time, Professional, great music choices, kept the atmosphere of my event upbeat and positive. overall great for your next booking. will not disappoint"

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"Andrew sang four songs at our church wedding, and both we and our guests were absolutely delighted. He played a huge part in making this day unforgettable for us. The videos give you a good idea of just how well Andrew can sing. But hearing him perform the chosen songs live in the church was even more impressive. Andrew has such a beautiful and soulful voice that every single song was exactly what we had hoped for."

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"Johnny played at the back of my house for my son’s communion and he was absolutely brilliant! Pleasure to deal with. Every one loved Johnnys music and singing! Highly recommend Johnny. Top Class!!! ⭐️"

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"A great evening of amazing music with talented musicians and singers. Great sing-a-long and dancing too. Vast selection of songs Everyone enjoyed themselves. Harmonika Lewinsky has a natural wit and humour and gets the audience involved . Will be booking him again soon for sure, Thank you for a great night."

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"Wow, I love it! It’s a wild ride and sometimes it seems to be laughing at the listener… then there are the boats of jazzy pillows that carry you across the rapids. Very cool"

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"Merilyn did a fantastic job performing at my mum’s 70th birthday celebration. She was very professional to deal with and had a great setlist of familiar and nostalgic hits, which made the event truly fun and memorable for all our guests. I highly recommend her as a musical act! "

Reply by Merilyn Steele
Thanks so much for the top rating Cory! I'm glad your Mum and the family were so happy with the music on the night. Thanks also for your kind hospitality. Best regards, Merilyn

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"• The guitarist David Bailey arrived early was very polite and courteous and set up with no problems. The music was of an excellent standard and so many people at the party commented on the quality of playing and said how much they enjoyed it. It really added a lovely atmosphere to the party. David even played in the drizzle! "

Reply by David Bailey - Guitarist
Thank you Sally for your positive review. Kind regards David

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"Perfect performance, you will be enjoyed by shows."

Reply by Anas violinist
Thanks

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