Review Centre: Folk Singers

"Just a quick message to say a huge thank you for last night! What an absolutely incredible voice you have! We would not hesitate to recommend you. An absolutely fantastic singer who can cover every genre of music. I can’t recommend this lovely guy enough!"

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"What an amazing voice Thank you sooo much for singing me up the aisle on Sunday as a surprise to my now husband Thank you for learning our favourite song it made the ceremony that extra bit special xx"

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"Just wanted to thank you for Saturday night - we really enjoyed ourselves and had so many positive comments on how good you were! Thanks again for making our special occasion so memorable"

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"We had Lucinda and Laurice (piano accompaniment on select songs) playing at our wedding and it was amazing! They brought so much atmosphere to the ceremony with their lovely tunes. They even had rehearsed a request-song which was definitely not the easiest to play. From the moment we had reached out to Lucinda it all felt very good and correct, the communication was great and very clear. All and all we can only recommend Lucinda and Laurice, and I hope many will follow for an amazing wedding. Thank you very much! 🎼🎹"

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"Paul was absolutely superb! He could not do enough for us being and during our big day. He learned 2 new songs and played them both beautifully. Everybody complimented him to us and he was the perfect choice for our perfect day! Thank you so much Paul for making our special day a little more special!"

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"We loved having you performing on the day, we'd definitely book again should we need live music."

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"Again this year 01-07-2023 we had the pleasure of Bob Ferguson who came and played and entertained at a 60th birthday party As always, wonderful music, and the guests were taken along for the experience when Bob walks around between the tables, sings, plays and jokes. We have received lots of great feedback from our guests. Bob always gives 100% experience. We can only give him the warmest recommendations for a successful party. Susan and Svend"

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"Voce stupenda, anche da musical , ragazza determinata con reportorio classico portato in maniera puntuale e precisa. Finalmente una che canta per davvero !"

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"Great mix of contemporary, golden oldies and an Irish ditty or two - great rapport with the audience."

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"Before seeing this show I had heard many rumours about Harmonica Lewinsky, whose background was shrouded in mystery, although I believe he learned his harmonica skills in the Deep South in the deltas of Harrow on the Hill under the tutelage of Blind Les Battersby. But, it was a very different character to the one I expected who performed at the posh Victoria pub in Highgate! Mr Lewinsky, looking like a cross between a rabbi and one-half of Chas 'n Dave (I'm not sure which half) appeared in cloth cap and braces and presented a highly original selection of songs, some of which rarely see the light of day. There were no predictable “Brown Eyed Girls” or “Mustang Sally’s” here: instead - a veritable feast of the unexpected - as we witnessed one man, his guitar and his trusty harps. When was the last time you heard a pub act kick off his set with Chas 'n Dave's “The Sideboard Song” and follow it with the Theme to “Top Cat” and then offerings of cheery, chirpy Cockney ditties including “Waiting At The Church,” “Maybe It's Because I'm A Londoner”, “Show Me The Way To Go Home” and Tommy Steele's “What A Mouth”? I’m guessing the answer to that question is ‘rarely’ (if ever) but the fun didn't stop there. Mr Harmonica Man is a really great entertainer and demonstrated, with great finesse, his harmonica technique on - wait for it - the Shadows' “Apache”! It was quite a feat playing the melody on the harp while strumming his guitar. ‘Harmy’, as he is known to his close friends (or 'Self-Harmy‘ to others) also tackled in the first half the theme to "The Flintstones"; Elvis Costello's catchy “Watching The Detectives” and the Cockney knees-up “I've Got A Lovely Bunch Of Coconuts”. Harmy was back in terrific Pearly King form for the second half starting with “Any Old Iron” followed by a touch of the Formbys with “Leaning On A Lamppost” after which he did a ‘Donegan’ with a riotous version of “My Old Man's A Dustman” complete with enthusiastic audience participation. Mr Lewinsky has a great sense of humour, which he constantly shares with the Victoria regulars. "Here's another Cockney classic sung by a Welsh man", quipped Harmy before diving into “Delilah.” Other gems included the theme tune to ‘Match Of The Day’ (played on two harmonicas); a very funny and risque interpretation of Mike Jerome's “Sling Yer Hook”; a great version of the Small Faces' mod anthem “Lazy Sunday”; and a yahoo rendition of the old country favourite “Riders In The Sky”. After many encores Mr Lewinsky packed away his cap and braces and headed off to the Deep South (of London) for some pie and mash. The Victoria would do well to snap up Harmy for some more gigs before he hop-foots it down the Strand for a residency at the Old Bull and Bush!"

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"Extremely talented bilingual singer/songwriter and musician. Very professional and highly recommended."

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"Has played here very regularly. Very entertaining and enjoyable. Provided a great atmosphere throughout the evening. "

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"Can highly recommend The DooLallys. Wonderful appreciation of the tunes and a great spread of instruments. Brilliantly bridging the Irish & English folk traditions :) "

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"From the moment I heard Joe sing, I knew I had to book him for my daughter's 30th birthday meal! From the minute he started singing to his final song, he had us all hooked, his choice of songs was well thought out and complemented the venue setting perfectly. It was lovely to see people singing and dancing along to his music, 10/10 doesn't seem to due Joe any justice! A born entertainer, and I can guarantee that we will be using Joe for any future family events. Don't hesitate to book him you really won't be disappointed, he made my daughters 30th extra special - T H A N K Y O U JOE!"

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"It was an amazing show with him in my birthday party, his voice lit up the audience… Truly he's one of the most melodious singer I’ve heard live?"

Reply by Harpreet Singh
Thank you so much.

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