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""I listened to it (song Don't Let Go) and I really like it ; the sound quality is impeccable and the voice is magnificent you are truly very talented"."
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"On a beautiful August night JSJBF member band The Gumbo Gum bas, a project that grew out of leader Joe Grillo and his late brother Alfie's love of all things New Orleans, played to an appreciative crowd at Bands on the Beach. This was the second of two shows held on the beach for this summer-long Sunday night concert series, sponsored by the City of Long Branch in association with the JSJBFT. his show gave the band a chance to play live much of the material that can be found on their new CD, "Zydeland," with our own Jill Baskind donning the rub board for a couple of tunes. For those of you who may not get the reference in the title, Zydeco is a southern Louisiana dance music featuring the accordion, rub board and in this case horns. The music on the CD was dedicated to Alfie, who passed during the pandemic, and their mixing engineer, Tim Gilles, who left us during the making of the CD. All of the band members who appeared on the beach are on the record, including Dave Anthony on drums, Vinnie Borselli on trumpet, Joe on tenor sax and vocals, Steve Munter on baritone sax and clarinet, Greg Novick on bass, Steve "Big Squeezy" Rice on accordion and piano and Lars Wendt on trombone. All tunes were written, arranged and produced by Joe except as noted below. The opening title track "Zydeland," begins with the measured beat of the drums and is joined quickly by the accordion, with the horns kicking in as the lyrics invite you to join the band on a journey to this magical, musical place. As with any good Gumbo, it's flavored with local ingredients, in this case a dose of the Jersey Shore sound spices up the mix. "Dance With Me" picks up the beat and is reminiscent in tempo and style to one of Joe's major influences, Louis Prima. If this tune doesn't get you out of your seat, nothing will. "Waiting for the Cane," is dedicated to the crazies who choose not to evacuate, but start the party in anticipation of a hurricane, and party they will to this number. "King Cake" includes lyrics by Joe and music by Steve, was explained to the uninitiated that night as the legendary dessert of Mardi Gras which is said to bring luck and prosperity to whoever gets the plastic baby in their piece. It's a high energy number that gives each member of the horn section a chance to stretch out and strut their stuff, and they made it a highlight of that night and the CD. The recorded version of this song literally jumps out of the speakers. "Can't Go Back To New Orleans" is a moving tribute to Joe's brother, envisioning an ode to the city they both love through the sound of Tom Waits, one of Alfie's favorite artists. I got the chills listening to what starts out as a somber tune but ends in an upbeat fashion, finishing with Frank Rein's tuba. Joe and Vinnie collaborated on the lyrics to the tall tale of "Gumbo Parmesan," a song that's lyrics are as much of a fun dream its title implies. "By the Water'' has that infectious "Congo Square" beat, which is highlighted by Dave's opening drum pattern with accompanying percussion and conjures up a scene of the locals doing a NOLA style tap dance. With lyrics by Ken Morrison and music by Steve Rice, "Drifting Off and Dreaming of You" is a mid twentieth century style ballad, complete with strings, and has Joe in the role of a crooner which he does quite eloquently. A welcome respite from the nonstop party to this point, he sounds like the last man at the bar, smoke curling up from that final cigarette, with drink in hand, thinking about the woman of his dreams. The penultimate song, "Drinks On the House," is another fanciful flight of fantasy which would be loads of fun as an MTV video. Bring on the aliens, it's party time! The final tune, "Why Can't Everyday Be Mardi Gras?," is a fitting end to this party with Steph's clarinet leading the second line followed by the rest of the band with a chorus children along the route singing out the refrain. For this band, every time they start to play it's Mardi Gras. If these songs don't leave you smiling and dancing I don't know what will. Mission accomplished in the fun department as far as I'm concerned."
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"Verotti was so so amazing. This was my first time ever experiencing a magic show and he has raised the bar so high. Literally every trick had our jaws on the floor. 12/10!!"
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"Highly highly recommend Athena, She was absolutely amazing for my wedding!! From her initial prompt correspondence all the way through to the day, she was just so professional, confident and really lovely. I did not have to worry about a thing and every guest commented on how amazing her performance was! She really was that special touch to welcome our guests at the beginning of our reception. Thank you so much again Athena"
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"Crooner Ed was absolutely amazing!!! Crooner Ed customized and delivered the most wonderful show for my mother’s 90th birthday! The song choices were perfect and his voice is amazing! I requested songs from the Rat Pack, and was extremely impressed with his choices and execution. A wonderful addition to any special event. Thanks Crooner Ed for playing a part in making my mom’s birthday such a memorable one. Lisa"
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"Highly recommended. As the organizer/director of Deltex's 60th anniversary party, I'm incredibly enthusiastic about the band Uptown. They not only put on a fantastic party for all the guests in the evening, but also supported us during the afternoon program with the sound system for our speakers on stage. It was a truly pleasant collaboration, and the sound engineer was knowledgeable. Nothing was too much trouble. During the party, the singers also regularly walked into the audience to fully engage the guests and immerse them in their show. Truly fantastic. Prior to the party, there was also excellent and smooth communication about my client's wishes, and they were very helpful in developing the program and planning for the day. All in all, a solid 10!"
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"I had the pleasure to work with Maria in the context of a rehearsal and a studio recording. She was on time, prepared, easy going and serious in both occasions. I really enjoyed her behavior and her professionalism, I will for sure ask her again for other jobs in the future!"
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"Great sax player Great song choices very soothing environment and interactive with people 👌🏼 "
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"Their musical talent, And all around genuine nice guys! And they don’t do what most 50s 60s rock ‘n’ roll bands do ... go off on their own tangent , they stick to the agenda and they do it SO well !! You can actually dance to all their amazing music! 🎤🎸🥁🎸🥰 Wait ‘til you hear “Cry to me” ! A standing ovation the first time they performed it ! 😍 We love this band, It proves you don’t need quantity, just quality! We even had them play at our wedding last year! 10/10 💃🕺 "
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"1/10 Tal was amazing from the initial contact, asking all the right questions and understanding exactly what we wanted. His performance made such a positive impact on our event, and all our guests gave us nothing but great feedback on it. Thanks a million Tal, we’re super grateful and you will definitely hear from us again.""
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"This wasn’t just music, it was a whole experience. One moment we’re chilling, next moment everyone’s dancing. Proper vibe!"
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"It was an absolute honor to listen to Dr. Saxy. I truly enjoyed every minute! While sitting with friends and eating wonderful food at the Mecardo District on 23rd st in McAllen, he made the atmosphere so wonderful. There was never a dull moment. People would get up and dance to the great songs he was playing. He has so much passion for playing that his energy moves through everyone around him. So if you're in the area, go & see for yourself, you won't regret it!"
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"We had such a great time with Thabo and his team. Your enthusiasm is really contagious. You did exactly what we asked, and we left Indaba feeling like a more cohesive and collaborative team. Thanks a lot for bringing the RMA culture to life. ❤️"
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"Good morning! Thank you for the delicious food and excellent service! We had such a wonderful evening, and our friends have all been saying how much they loved the food. With some foodies in the group, including friends who sell their own food to local restaurants and offer cooking classes, it takes something special to impress them. Very well done! You made it so easy for us to relax and enjoy some time with our friends before we move, and we’re very grateful. We’ll post your link to the Facebook event, and I’ll send the final payment online today. Let us know if you come back to Amsterdam "
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"Booking a destination wedding in Spain from Ireland felt a bit daunting, but Horizon Party Band made the music side completely stress-free. Their communication before the big day was excellent, and their performance on the night was electric. They even learned our first dance song perfectly, which meant the world to us. The dancefloor was packed from the first song to the very last encore. Absolute professionals and incredibly talented musicians."
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Thank you Liam, and it was such a great day. So glad it all went so brilliantly, and you guests were so great as well. We had a great time.
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