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"I don’t even know where to begin with how amazing the OPOV BAND was at our wedding reception on 4/6/19. From the first time I spoke with Sam I knew they were the right band for our wedding reception. They were so accommodating and learned our first dance songs for us so they could play them and man did they kill it. My husband and I chose “Crush” by Dave Matthews Band for our first dance song. That song is definitely not easy to learn and play but they brought me to tears when I heard it. I was floored with how good they sounded. They also learned and played a special request I had. My dad loves wagon wheel by Darius Rucker and they played it for him as a surprise and my dad was so excited. The whole band was interactive with the crowd and got the guests to get out of their chairs and get down on the dance floor. The talk of the wedding reception was how amazing they were. And not only were they all amazing performers they are just good genuine people who enjoy taking part in making a wedding reception special and fun. One of my aunts has a couple of friends getting married and has already given her friends their contact information because she was so impressed just like all of the guests were. It was truly a special unforgettable wedding reception all thanks to the OPOV BAND. Trust me you will not be disappointed if you hire them!"

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"The NeoRoots played at our wedding in September and were incredible! Organised, professional AND Fantastic singers and musicians. They had a great set list, got the crowd dancing, and even singing with them! Everyone came up to us and said how brilliant they were and what a brilliant night we had!"

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"I booked the Jersey SureCats Band to play at our campground. Whenever I book something new, I always swing down to check it out and count how many of my guests showed up. When I first got there, I counted more than 200 and as I listened to the music, I was hooked on each song. Eventually, I left my car and sat in the grass and just enjoyed the music...something I NEVER do after a long 40 hour weekend. I'm usually antsy to get home. Soon my hubby and adult son showed up and also hung out listening to the band for more than an hour. By the time I left, the crowd swelled to more than double with people hanging out in small groups all around the field and beach. They were so good that I'm already trying to get them for a return date. My only fear in telling you how good they were is that the price will go up or I won't be able to get them."

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""I don't judge any tribute band until I see them "live" ..and the sound quality of LoVeSeXy is superior to ANY other Prince tribute out there ..including the original Revolution!!!" "

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"I walked into our local tavern that has various bands play every weekend, and heard the sound of this amazing saxophone! Doug Earley was on stage filling the room with his amazing music. It was the most beautiful sound that just made me want to get up and dance! So I did just that and it was so great to feel the music in my soul! His music is fun to dance to and the dance floor filled quickly! I met and talked with Doug and we became friends. I am planning a big party in the summer and plan on hiring Doug to play his wonderful music! I wont miss a gig when he’s in my town!"

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"We were delighted to have Neo Roots Function Band perform at our recent Black Tie Charity Event. Their professionalism was evident from the start; the technical team was meticulous, ensuring a seamless setup and flawless execution within our venue. The entire group comprised of exceptional musicians, vocalists, Sax player and a DJ was not only highly skilled but genuinely a pleasure to work with. Their friendly, approachable nature created an instantly welcoming atmosphere for our guests. With an incredible musical range that bridged every generation, they kept the dance floor packed and the energy high all night. We received an outpouring of praise from our guests, which truly speaks to their talent. We recommend Neo Roots Function Band without hesitation for anyone seeking a versatile, top-tier live band. Amazing 🤩"

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"I highly recommend Jazz Centrale! Besides being great musicians, they are also very professional. Thinking along with the preparation, discreet structure, attractive presentation, pleasant contact, delicious jazz that works for a wide audience, fits the atmosphere and excellent quality."

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"I am writing this review the day after my wedding, I am still buzzing from a fantastic day! So glad we booked W!RED Band for our evening entrainment, WOW! The group took our celebrations to the next level & had a way of bringing all our guests together to make me and my wife feel absolutely amazing. Fantastic musicians! unbelievable vocals! Thank you to all of the band for an brilliant night, take care 👍"

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"We booked Luna for our wedding (as a duo with Stefan on piano). Communication was smooth, the performance had exactly the right atmosphere we wanted, and they even took a few requests!"

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"Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band, The Globe, Cardiff, January 31st Jan Louder Than War’s Nick Fisk catches Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band for an evening of soul classics, resulting in him feeling like he probably should have seen them sooner. There’s something life-affirming about tonight. We may be specks of dust on a chunk of rock spinning around in a seemingly meaningless way, but when people come together for this band, somehow it’s as if sense is made of the world after all, if only for the duration of the gig. Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band have been treading the boards for some time now. And with it being such a large band, you’d think a lot of those boards must have been worn right down. They’ve been known to play in pubs and clubs the length and breadth of Cardiff, including pubs near to this very venue, like the Claude. Have always meant to catch them, but somehow never did, and as a result, this was my first time. I always thought The Regular Fries would have made a good support act. In terms of musical styles, the two bands are like chalk and cheese, but then again, if you think about it, a hamburger and a potato chip are not really similar food stuffs, but are great as a combination. But the London baggy propagandists split up some time ago, while Big Mac has just carried on. The name of the band pretty much gives it away in terms of which genre Big Mac’s fit into – unapologetically in the style of The Commitments (though they actually began before the film came out, and have even supported the band), this is a great, big band, playing all the soul classics you might expect to hear, but in such a smooth, polished style that they can rightfully claim to be the best in South Wales – it would be a brave effort to try to steal this band’s mantle. They have the look, the sound, the lot. Dressed smartly in black, there is a proper feel of professionalism, with just that little bit of gangster-chic thrown in for good measure, with the heavies on the right on the brass, the ladies on the left on backing vocals, and Mike “Big Mac” McNamara himself, proudly centre stage, with something of the look of Al Pacino about him. He has a fantastic voice, with a great range, which he can vary according to which song he’s covering – he can be deep and gravelly at one point, but then switch to softer and smoother, but all the while, extremely strong and confident – he’s a great leader, always with a smile. It’s hard to say which are my favourite songs of the set, they do them all so well. “Mustang Sally” is definitely one that seems popular with everyone; I’ve always liked “Build Me Up, Buttercup” for some reason. We have two whole sets of all the greats, plus an encore, so value for money is never in doubt. When it’s done right, I guess it goes without saying that soul music is good for the soul, and Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band are proof positive of this. This gig was a sell-out, and there will be many people greatly looking forward to seeing them again in a few months for their 25th anniversary in Newport. "

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"On July 19, 2025, we were blessed by "Aaron on Sax" at the Jacaranda Country Club in Plantation, Florida. Aaron drove from Tallahassee, Florida to South Florida in order to perform for our father's 90th birthday celebration. Aaron is affordable, professional, willing to travel, easy to work with and has been blessed by God with a talent for playing various saxophones. Aaron's performance was truly phenomenal. He performed from 11 AM - 3 PM with minimal breaks. Our father and guests' enjoyed him and the wide selection of music immensely. Looking forward to hiring Aaron for future events and sharing his name with anyone who is searching for a saxophonist who plays the entire event. Aaron, We pray God continues to bless you with health and strength to continue serving as a saxophonist. Sonya and Darryl Long "

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"Georg played at our wedding on Saturday 24th May 2025. Overall, he was excellent and everyone attended love the music! Booking via Gig Heaven was easy and Georg was easy to reach and to align on what music we wanted. On the day, we extended the session by a full 1.5 hours as everyone was having a great time! I would fully recommend Georg, he made our evening even more special with his excellent choice of music and quality of play. Thank you Georg!"

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"Hi Mike, I want to say the biggest thank you to you and the band, Viv and I were totally blown away on the night as were all our guests, being from Scotland, England and Swansea. some never having seen you before but loving you from start to finish as the full dance floor showed. World famous walk on was Brilliant. Please thank each and every one. Like You your daughter has a superb voice and was great Again thank you so much and Disco was great also. Best Regards, Paul and Viv"

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"Thank you! The Cheers band were fantastic and haven’t got a single negative to say. They were all highly professional and so approachable from start to finish if anything needed to be adapted it wasn’t a problem. The quality of the live music was faultless and we all really enjoyed it. Highly recommend."

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"Szuper zenekar !!! Top 1 csak ajánlani tudom mindenkinek. Élőben hallgattam őket extrák voltak👌✅😊"

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