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"So happy that I got to experience the perfect duo, they attended my fundraiser for willowbrook hospice. Everyone commented on how well suited they were and that the music was beautiful. So nice to have a duo that you can hear and enjoy. Highly recommend them and hope to use them for future parties etc."

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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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"Banda sonora perfeita Queríamos uma banda de swing/jazz/blues e que também tocasse um pouco de bossa nova e os Stomping at Six foram sem dúvida uma excelente escolha. A música era uma parte muito importante do casamento para nós e foram absolutamente perfeitos. Recebemos muitos elogios da parte dos nossos convidados. Muito obrigada e esperamos cruzar-nos com estes maravilhosos músicos em breve."

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"Her self penned songs are truly inspirational and her vocal talent is one of the best I've heard in a very long time. I do think this lady is going places. Bo was an excellent guitarist and they both complimented each other's performance. - Sharon — Lydian Events"

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"Kate Stevens has a beautiful and mellifluous voice that was pitch perfect at the the wedding. Not only that Kate is a gorgeous person and looks stunning! Kate was very conscientious in the build up to the event and went out of her way to ensure that the day went smoothly ,a very professional performer. The singing was so good that both the bride and groom were reduced to tears... can't say better than that. I would recommend Kate Stevens to anyone and would be happy to be contacted for a reference."

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"you are a perfect fit!" "you made my night!" "i have come to eat my words"

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"Alexis is one of the most talented artists I know! Truly a legend. Her name will be remembered by the world."

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"Solid band very tight with excellent harmony. Very professional and entertaining."

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"We had booked Oliver and Tommy to play at our wedding, to help fill the time after the ceremony and to entertain our guests. Our day was planned to be a relaxed, chilled day and Corduroy Moustache certainly helped to create exactly that for us. Music was wonderful, exactly what we had asked for and we’ve had plenty of comments from guests saying just how fab they thought the music was. We couldn’t have asked for anything better to compliment our day. Would definitely highly recommend! "

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"Hello! I just wanted to let you know that Natalie emailed me this morning and told me how great you were! Thanks again for performing at our event!"

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"It was amazing festival , we enjoyed with the soul of Desert"

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"Thanks in part to you, our evening was absolutely perfect! Everyone enjoyed it very much, and complimented us many more times on the great sales meeting and outings. I say, it was definitely worth repeating! So who knows, we might see you again in the future. Good luck with the band, you guys are a joy to listen to! That's one thing for sure."

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"…Absolutely amazing! They blew everyone away and put on such a brilliant show. Myself and management were so impressed. Their level of professionalism and on stage charisma was unbelievable. We couldn’t have had anyone more perfect for independence day, thank you so much for recommending them! Wheatstone Project, Onslow 2013. (Blues Brothers and Rock Show Tributes)"

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"Folks at the Hilltop said, The Joseph Ferraro band is an absolute powerhouse of talent and entertainment. Their return to the Hilltop Tavern is highly anticipated, and for good reason. With every performance, they never fail to deliver an electrifying and unforgettable show. "

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"you give the place a vibe" "young & old love your work"

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