Review Centre: Rockabilly Bands

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"We hired the Hoedown Band for our Xmas party and they were fantastic. They were very professional, neatly presented and they sounded great on the night. We were a small crowd but their lead singer [caller] Dawn was very interactive and educational with her dance moves. The band knew their instruments and songs very well and I would certainly recommend them."

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"Atomic Leopards were absolutely outstanding. They made our celebration truly memorable, and the quality of their performance was impeccable. Communication was smooth and effortless from start to finish, and they were a pleasure to work with. They are true professionals in every sense. I highly recommend them and would love the opportunity to hear them perform again and enjoy their music once more."

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"Monkey Special Events Pick Roger and his band for the biggest event of the Year, Springtime in the Falls"

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"Booked these guys for our wedding reception in Hinckley after seeing them in horncastle and they put on a great show, everyone up dancing all night perfect band for a 'do' ?"

Reply by The Ramrods
Thanks Alan, very nice review. We enjoyed ourselves though it was a shame I was still under the weather after the flu. Like I said to Carol, I didn't want to pull out and spoil your evening. Bryn

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"We hired the fabulous Miss Pearl to sing at my wifes birthday party. Miss Pearl was a pleasure to deal with, accommodating with a list of song requests and she kept the dance floor full all night. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend her or hire again. Thank you.x"

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"Shout out to Jason for making my hubby's 60th birthday celebrations so much more enjoyable. Any song requests we had Jason was happy to make our choice of music happen. We added karaoke and Jason was more than happy to share the stage and mic. Jason was on time and had a great set-up, lights, posters and his guitar, sang and got the guests singing. Thank you Jason. Thankyou"

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"First of all, thank you for all your patience and professionalism. I loved the whole service... You created the soundtrack for beautiful and unforgettable moments. Thank you very much."

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"These guys have played at our venue a couple of times and ech tome the crowd loved them. Fun band who play standard rock n roll songs alongside more modern songs that they do in their own style. Brilliant "

Reply by The Ramrods
Thanks guys, we love playing at your venue. The crowds are always up for a good time which makes our job easier,lol. . Sound engineers are really good, helpful and professional.

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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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"You guys rocked at my brothers wedding! Really enjoyed your band and singer it made the day very special, thanks so much to you all for the music enjoyed by all , sounded so authentic "

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"Hope you, family and band had a fun evening. And a birthday to remember. Many thanks to you all for your music - everyone really enjoyed the evening."

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"Booking Rob for a gig was easy! Rob responded right away and stayed in touch the whole way through. Rob played an awesome set that had the crowd singing along and dancing! Thank you Rob for making our staff retreat a memorable one!"

Reply by Rob McQuaid Entertainment
Thank you so much for the glowing review—I'm thrilled I could bring some musical magic to your business retreat in beautiful Osoyoos! Your group's energy made it unforgettable. Can't wait for the next one. 🎶

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"How lucky I am to have this band play at my retirement party. The sound of their music set the tone for the evening. Brought back a lot of old dance moves I had forgotten!"

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"Interestingly, this unique saxophonist is able to play a variety of genres. He can charm you with flamenco flames on the saxophone, play blues and jazz for cocktails or go country with the strings. Or dabble in rockabilly and funk."

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