Review Centre: Singers With Backing Tracks

"Your organisation and delivery for every booking is commendable. You pay attention to detail. You ensure ultimate client satisfaction that seals it for me. And you're so sweet what a great personality to be around. We love you sir. "

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"Ho conosciuto questi musicisti online ed i loro video mi sono piaciuti subito. Quando li ho contattati sono stati gentile ed hanno accettato ogni nostra richiesta. Consigliatissimi per gli sposi che oltre alla musica desiderano avere un emozione"

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"As a music journalist, I am someone well used to hearing performances covering the whole spectrum of ability, from very talented, to no talent whatsoever; mainly on the working circuit, encountering much from the bottom end of the scale, the flaws of which seemingly pass by, or go over the heads of the audience, mediocre musical acts often gaining acceptance despite (or because of) their lack of any talent whatsoever. So, when on a random whim, I booked MAYHEM into The Old Crown, Hayes, I was pleasantly surprised to come across that jewel one constantly seeks: a light hidden in the bushel, an act of great quality. Don’t get me wrong, on the surface, MAYHEM are basically just another covers band, with certainly not much more to offer in terms of choice of material than others treading the same circuit. The difference though, is in the depth of thought in the vocal arrangements, and the attention to detail in the performance of the songs. Someone in the band has true musical knowledge. The way the vocals are arranged and used is no accident, and the music has a depth and surety that is pure class. Carol’s voice is unique, and at many points conveys rare emotion for those who can hear. The two voices are a happy accident of coincidence; Carol’s rather treble voice, Billy’s gruff baritone, both interesting voices taken in isolation, but together producing a sound that is perhaps greater than the sum of its parts. The quality of both singers shows itself also in the faultlessly correct intonation, the thrilling blend and invention of the harmonies, the search for expression in the vocals, the subtle use of the arrangements to produce expression. Most of these subtleties are of course lost on the general public, but the band still have enough battle-hardened experience and know-how to ride out any waves of indifference, and overcome the hardest heart with a friendly approach to their clientele, patiently trying out various styles and eras, constantly striving to reach their listeners, despite a kind of yearning in the music for serious recognition. Personally, I found it somewhat sad that a talented band like this has to resort to some popular (and bland) material, but one must bow to reality, and work is work. Still, the musicians didn’t just accept the status quo of this material; they always had a few surprises in store in the way they approached any song, however scraped from the bottom of the barrel. Carol’s voice sounded at its best on songs like “SUMMER OF ’69” and “I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT”, but she shone through on harder songs too, like “LIVING ON A PRAYER” and “DON’T BRING ME DOWN”. Billy didn’t sing quite as many lead lines, but when he did, it was with a power and confidence that knew just how best to carry the melody, and the strength of harmony singing was in a different league from the average one would expect to hear in a situation like this. On “Living La Vida Loca” the dual vocals were outstanding, perhaps the most equal blend of the day, with other such highlights for me being “Don’t Stop me Now” and “I Wanna Know what Love is”. The locals however enjoyed some of the lighter material more, such as “Rockabilly Rebel”, square dancing their way through the afternoon with great whoops and hollers, playing their part in a very pleasant day in a very pleasant pub. There was a humorous moment when the lads at the bar joined in with “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” all pointing and dancing in the manner of Tom Cruise in “Top Gun”! A vivid sight to behold, for sure! The day ended with a raucous rendition of “Rockin’ All Over The World”, the two singers showing that they could rock it with the best of them when the chips are down. Can’t wait to see this band again. (10 / 10) Andrew Staines "

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"Lovely singer! And lovely person would highly recommend"

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"Had a fantastic evening, this band are brilliant, you won’t regret booking them "

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"Nice very very nice wow we love you Jeremiah fynn "

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"We hired Lewis to sing at our wedding reception. He was absolutely fantastic! Amazing voice, extremely professional and looked the part too! Would highly recommend him."

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"Luke was polite and friendly in all communication before the event. The suggested set list helped us pick the songs we wanted. On the day - wonderful music and everyone enjoyed the day. Highly recommend Luke."

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"Bethany Jane & Bro were amazing!!! They had everyone up dancing within seconds and were such a highlight to the event. I'm still getting positive feedback from the guests that they thought the band was brilliant and asking for us to invite them again. Highly recommend."

Reply by Bethany Jane & Bro
Thank you so much! We loved performing for you! Bethany

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"Shorrel Jade - can we both say Thank you so much for making our wedding day so special on Saturday 17th September at Owston Hall you were amazing singing during our ceremony everyone was so touched by your beautiful voice … cannot recommend Shorrel enough such a talented artist - Thank you again"

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"'We really enjoyed listening to Nina. She really engaged with the audience & sang a great selection of songs from 50s, 60s & 70s. Our residents all left smiling & saying how much they enjoyed it. Would highly recommend! We hope to see Nina again soon!' Sara Connor ~ Wellbeing & Activity Coordinator Eastbourne Gardens Care Home"

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"Brilliant a great big thank you for a great performance and what a lovely man Karl is"

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"I have had the pleasure of working with Kazz Khalif for over a decade, and several aspects of his talent and work ethic stand out. His vocal prowess, versatility, and stage presence are commendable, allowing him to connect with audiences on an emotional level effectively across the board . Additionally, his ability to interpret diverse musical genres adds significant depth to his performances. Kazz is a reliable and responsible artist who does not take his work or gift for granted. He is always open to participating in collaborative projects, including fundraising events, where he takes his role seriously to enhance the overall sound of the group. His professionalism during rehearsals and live performances sets a positive tone for the entire team. I believe that with continued focus on these strengths, Kazz will continue to excel and inspire those around him. Tracey J Bell Founder/Chairperson Community Action Trust REG 1183951"

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"Wonderful concert, congratulations for this beautiful performance that we shared. What happiness!"

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"The Michael Jackson impersonator met all my expectations. Looked the part!! Performed very well."

Reply by Michael Jackson Impersonator/ Tribute
Thank you so much Fatima and thank you for having me at your niece's birthday party, you were all amazing I felt like I was performing to millions of people because the energy was bouncing back I appreciate that thank you. - Tito Khoza Jackson

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