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"If you’re looking for a memorable addition to your private party, this saxophonist is a must. Their soulful melodies and virtuosic performance set a sophisticated tone, elevating the atmosphere. From smooth jazz to lively tunes, their talent ensures an unforgettable experience that will leave your guests raving. Highly recommended!"

Reply by Saxophone,Wedding sax
I really appreciate for your feed back and I do hope to enjoy you with my music vibes again!

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"I had the pleasure of hiring Jerry Caringi for my dad's 70th birthday party, and he truly made the evening unforgettable. His performance filled the venue with an incredible sound, and the repertoire was diverse, ensuring there was something for everyone to enjoy. We have had the opportunity to work with Jerry for many years; Jerry is always able to create a lively atmosphere, captivate the audience, and make everyone feel involved in the celebration. He was incredibly easy to work with from the initial booking to the end of the event. He was punctual, professional, and accommodating, which made the entire process seamless. I would highly recommend Jerry. He consistently exceeds expectations and contributed to making my dad's 70th birthday party a memorable success! "

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"Flamenco Folks put on an excellent show. Gonzalo sings in an intense and powerful way that held our attention throughout even ifcwe didn't understand the lyrics. Ben followed his inflections on guitar sensitively with great technical skill. Faridah the dancer is a compelling sight, beguiling all in read with story-telling expressive hand movements improvising in response to the voice. Their rhythmic seasonal numbers had us all dancing with the cahon in play. Definitely an act to book."

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"One of the hidden treasures of London is the range of talent that exists on the folk and acoustic scene that rarely get the acclaim they deserve. Three London based bands that excel at performing Eastern European/Balkan Music are Szapora, Mukka and Beskydy, each of whom are worth looking out for. Nine strong Beskydy perform songs and tunes from across Eastern Europe and beyond, in fact looking at the sources on their cd listing is almost like a tour around that part of Europe, from Macedonia to Hungary via Galicia and Bulgaria and taking a detour through Slovakia. The bands name itself comes from the range of mountains that run through the centre of former Czechoslovakia which according to the band has heavily influenced their musical choices whilst they turn their hand to music from a range of sources (excellantly). The first track is a Macedonian song, Jovano, Jovanke (click here to hear the song) and the range of Joanna Fosters vocal skills are further displayed in the three Slovakian songs that make up track 4, from the slow Janosik to the more up beat cheery Anicka Dusicka and A Ja Taka Dzivocka although Foster and the band manage to intertwine the tunes with sufficient skill so the songs merge as one. Again Track 9 is a duet with Accordian player, Peter Murphy, joining Foster on the Macedonian song Iz Dolu, along with some damned fine fiddling. The range of Beskydys musical skills are illustrated well by the instrumental tracks ranging from the delightful Slovakian Waltzes (Track 5) to the slightly more manic Tropanka from Bulgaria (track 10) and onto the ordered upbeat and furious synthesis between sax, fiddle and accordian that is Tantz, Tantz Yiddelekh (a wonderful Galician Jewish tune), yet again garunteed to result in limb movement, a delightful fusion of fiddles and saxaphone, furiously creating a wonderful atmosphere one that demands a physical response. One very minor complaint is the sleeve of the CD, it would be nice (or do I just lead a very shallow empty life) to have some information/lyrics or even translations of the songs, something about the origins of the tracks. That said its more than possible for bands with large bank accounts to produce nice extensive sleeves but not so easy for bands whose talents lie in their music rather than some slick marketing agencies. It would be impossible to identify one part of this cd that could be said to stand out more than the rest. The band have produced an album that is thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish - the question that comes to the fore when listening to this is when is the follow up going to be available? "

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"Oscar y Marion nos deleitaron con su música en el 40 cumpleaños de mi mujer. Nadie quedó indiferente!! Enseguida se dieron cuenta de que le gustaba a la cumpleañera y la complacieron!! Y no solo a la cumpleañera a nuestras hijas también, cantándoles en francés!!Solo puedo agradecerles un rato maravilloso. Los recomendamos muchisimo!!!"

Reply by Oscar Cruz. guitar & voice
Muchas gracias Diego!. Fue un placer hacer música en tu preciosa casa y con tus amigos y familia de compañía. Esperamos que hayan disfrutado de la tarde escuchando música cubana y francesa. Gracias: Oscar y Mariona

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"DJ Angel Rod and his saxophonist performed at our wedding in Cala D'Or on 15th September. We were absolutely delighted with the professionalism and the great energy they both brought! Everyone was up dancing as soon as they both started until the very end. We would absolutely recommend to anyone!" – Amy Dalrymple, 20 September 2023, wedding at Cala Petita, Cala D'Or"

Reply by Angel Rod music
Thanks so much Amy !! LOVE to be at your special events. Kind regards@AngelRodMusic

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"My wedding would not have been complete without Aleksander. Thanks for everything."

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"A++++ So glad we had Chris play at the event. It was the highlight of the night and set the mood. He played great songs that everyone knew and loved. Can’t say enough good things and will book Chris again for sure! "

Reply by Chris Arpad Solo Steel Drum Entertainment
Thank you Brian, it was a pleasure! I'd love to perform for you again anytime!

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"Thanks so much, your band is brilliant. The music was perfect and my wife absolutely loved it! I will definitely keep you in mind for other events. I had quite a few people asking about you and my sister-in-law is very keen for her wedding."

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"Last Train to Skaville! really knows how to bring the good vibes! Their performance was electric, and the lead singer’s voice was like honey! Just loved them x"

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"A Rézeleje Fanfárosok fantasztikus hangulatot csináltak nálunk, bevonva fiatalokat és felnőtteket egyaránt a táncba. Csak ajánlani tudjuk őket!"

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"Wow,, very impressed with the show. The song selections and performances are on par with the original artist that did the songs. The bands interaction with the audiance is amazing. The audiance loved when the band members took turns coming off stage and performing with them on the dance floor. What an incredible band. One of the best bands I have watched in tampa in a long time."

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"Many thanks for all your help last week – the band was amazing! "

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"We hired this duo for our annual Corporate Event and were extremely satisfied. The elegance and sophistication of their performance created the perfect atmosphere. A true added value for any event aiming for excellence."

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"“For an introduction to the world of Flamenco, Flamenco Sol is a must watch” ★★★★ Perth Happenings, 2023 Aire Flamenco has dispelled my preconceptions of what Flamenco is. Even when frenetic, there is finesse to the stamping, akin to the quick shuffle of a tap dancer. In fact, it is grace under fire as despite the furious footwork you might see and hear, there is restraint in movement, most noticeably in the wrists and fingers which always remain gentle and languid. And that’s not all I learnt about flamenco, while watching Flamenco Sol. Aire Flamenco is a melting pot ensemble of performers who boast a combined wealth of international experience. Sunday’s performance featured Marcus Perrozzi (percussion), Justin Kutylowski (guitar and vocals), Raquel Avellan (dance and vocals), Valeria Gonzalez (dance) and Maree Laffan (dance). Through Flamenco Sol, this talented troupe invites the audience for a brief tour of the world of Flamenco. In Flamenco, almost every prop has a purpose, nothing is just ornamental. From the taps of the baston (cane) and the sliding flick of the hand fan to the flowy bata de cola (skirt) to accentuate the twirls of the dancers. Even the humble clap and slap of what looked like an ordinary wooden box stool played their parts in providing a rich musical experience. I was drawn in by the farruca, with its assertive and sharp stamps contrasting with the soulful, emotive voice of the male vocalist. I also enjoyed the fan dance, which was truly mesmerising to watch as each opening and closing swish of the fan partnered perfectly with the beats of the percussionist. For an introduction to the world of Flamenco, Flamenco Sol is a must watch. I know I’ll be keeping an eye out for future gigs by Aire Flamenco."

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