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"Wij hebben heel erg genoten van de muzikale omlijsting door Kirsten op ons trouwfeest . Van ingetogen en klein naar groot en energiek, heerlijk! Ook namens onze gasten grote dank voor jouw mooie en zeer muzikale optreden."

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"So happy we booked All Killer, we wanted an alternative wedding and certainly got it with this band! So good!"

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"Benga was our first pick as a band. Since we saw their videos, they really stand out to us! They were super fun group of people, very professional, and of course, the music itself was out of this world! Thanks, guys, you were amazing. Also, Ben, the DJ that played drums, was AMAZING! Daniel"

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"Magdy was truly amazing at the fox and Raven. He was specially requested to be booked again by our locals and we are looking forward to having him play for us again in December!"

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"Great interaction with the crowd ! Dr.Saxy recommended 10/10 ! "

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"Absolutely fantastic, will definitely be booking them again for future events."

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"Absolutely divine, exquisite music, very professional and enchanting. Lovely in Market District "

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"There’s more to Johnny Ticktin than meets the eye. Well-versed in the blues, having once served as lead guitar player for the legendary Louisiana Red, the open-minded Ticktin is a sponge, soaking up the subtle six-string nuances and intricacies of a multitude of genres—from surf to classic R&B, swing and even Mambo—on his eighth album with The Headhunters, That’s All I Need. It would feel right at home in any rough-and-tumble roadhouse. The title is borrowed from a song, covered here in all its dark, swampy glory, off Magic Sam’s 1967 iconic electric blues marvel West Side Soul. Watery, backwoods ripples of Sam’s tremolo guitar style and seductive rhythms meander through Creedence Clearwater Revival’s mysterious kudzu on Johnny & The Headhunters’ version, as Ticktin and company paddle up a lazy river of Bayou groove. Just as fluent in nasty rockabilly, they thrive in the sweltering heat of the 1957 obscurity “Chicken House,” giving it a warm buzz and making it rumble and swagger, while the lascivious, infectious funk of “Body and Fender” – a Doc Pomus/Duke Robillard joint originally built for soul crooner Johnny Adams – shakes all over and ogles the female form. A rousing, boogie-woogie version of Lowell Fulsom’s Chess Records’ hit “Rock ‘Em Dead” is wonderfully shambolic, and Ticktin rides the lightning of the Link Wray instrumental “Ace of Spaces” like a champ, gleefully wheeling through edgy garage-rock riffs with appropriate vim and vigor. What feel he and his band have for this material. There is not the slightest bit of indifference to it anywhere on this record. Not that they need it, but help arrives in the form of keyboardist Tam Sullivan, who wraps smoky, sensual organ and wraiths of piano around a soulful remake of Bobby “Blue” Bland’s “Lead Me On,” and singer Liz Springer, who joins her brazen vocals to Ticktin’s in the cheeky, but charming, duet “Watch and Chain.” And, with the solid machinery of a good backing band at work behind him, Ticktin can just let loose – witness the slide-guitar fury of their cover of Elmore James’ “Shake Your Money Maker.” For aficionados of tasteful guitar work and music that time shouldn’t have forgotten, this is what you need. —Peter Lindblad SPREAD THE NEWS! FacebookTwitter RELATED STORIES September 3rd, 2023 Rhythm & Roots Festival August 28th, 2023 Rhythm & Roots: Family Fave July 28th, 2023 When Rock & Roll is a Verb"

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"What a great performance! From the load-in to the pack-out, Susan and the team were so professional and accommodating to our requests. We do monthly events, and our crowd has already overwhelmingly asked me to rebook Speed Limit 70. They played all the best music from our generation and some songs you never hear live. I would highly recommend this band for anyone looking for a professional, well-rounded get-up and dance night."

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"MATIZ played at a wedding we attended and they were truly amazing. Their music was heartfelt, elegant, and full of life. Every moment was enhanced by their presence. Guests loved them, and the atmosphere they created was unforgettable. We highly recommend them for any special event — simply outstanding!"

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"Abbiamo avuto il piacere di avere Estación Sur al nostro matrimonio durante l’aperitivo, e non avremmo potuto desiderare di meglio! Con la loro splendida musica sudamericana hanno creato un’atmosfera magica e al tempo stesso piena di energia. Io e mio marito ci siamo subito lasciati trasportare dal ritmo e ci siamo buttati a ballare… e in un attimo ci hanno seguiti tutti i nostri invitati, tra uno spritz e l’altro! Il gruppo è stato straordinario: professionale, coinvolgente e con un repertorio variegato che ha saputo sorprendere e conquistare tutti, anche chi non conosceva questo genere. La loro musica ha dato un tocco unico e indimenticabile al nostro giorno speciale. Consigliatissimi a chi cerca qualcosa di autentico ed emozionante ma soprattutto per chi ama bailar!"

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"Very much enjoyed Dr Saxys music as I sat and chowed down my food, there’s no better genre to play while enjoying a nice hot meal and Dr Saxy killed it! Wish him the best always! Truly a professional!"

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"Coming from a guy who plays music, he is very talented. From the 3 or 4 times ive seen this gentleman, he definitly has a variety of music, performed very well and provides a really inviting atmosphere.His performance is very admirable in the way which he plays very well. Would definitely listen to his music again."

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"Great performance, very good with the people as well as being very talented."

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"Ho chiamato i ragazzi per una festicciola tra amici e parenti e devo dire che con i ragazzi è stata una serata indimenticabile! Un viaggio nella musica tra passato presente e futuro che ci ha fatto emozionare, cantare e ballare! Consigliatissimi!!"

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