Felix Mendel
"Felix is a talented pianist and singer who makes a positive impact in a care environment. He is extremely versatile and can play many genres of music, ranging from classical to popular hits.
What makes Felix special is how he connects with people. He doesn’t just perform; he engages with the audience. Felix's music sessions lead to more social interactions, improved moods, and a sense of calm and comfort, especially for those with dementia or cognitive decline. For these residents, his music is not just entertainment; it is therapy and joy. "
2nd January 2026
Alastair Paviour-Addison - Residential Care Home
Steel Drum Player
"When planning my daughter's wedding, which was always destined to be a multicultural blend of music genres, styles, and rhythmic offerings, I was set on finding that flair to entertain our guests with a little taste of their own familiar music and I happened upon the One Man Steel Drum Band on a popular gig website. With the union of the kids spanning the globe and including West Indian, Latin, and Russian culture, this was a perfect choice!
Upon establishing contact with John Skoczen, I realized very quickly that he would be an effective and professional communicator who cared not only about his role in our event but also the appeal of such things as attire, the set list, any particular requests related to the guests, and the full gamut of helping us to make our event delightful. John consistently maintained contact with me regarding updates, directions, and special elements. No portions of our interactions were confusing for me. He was so patient and understanding upon arriving at the venue whereas I was as a scattered and frazzled mother of the bride and coordinator. He quickly became like family, AND his talent is out of this world! I will definitely be booking John again for a future occasion.
Allie B.
Texas
Wedding - Memorial Day 2019"
14th January 2026
Allie B. - Private wedding
Ricky Lipinski - Professional Saxophonist
"Best wedding musician!
Ricky is AMAZING! When my husband and I walked into our cocktail hour after photos, we couldn’t believe how beautiful the music was. Ricky creates the perfect atmosphere for any event. He sets up and tears down so fast and efficiently. He also continued to play all night, playing the songs from our reception from memory on the dance floor to get everyone up and dancing! Can’t recommend enough!!"
15th January 2026
Marina D.
Yaz Oud Player
" Yaz xxx oud player is widely regarded as a very good, highly respected oud player.
Here’s why musicians, critics, and venues take him seriously:
🎵 Musical Skill & Reputation
• Strong technical command of the oud: His playing shows control, speed, and expressive phrasing, especially in improvisation (taqsim).
• Expressive style: Critics often highlight the emotional depth and atmosphere of his playing rather than just flashiness.
• Comparisons to top players: He has been compared in reviews to internationally respected oud masters like Anouar Brahem, which is high praise in the oud world.
🌍 Professional Recognition
• Major venues & festivals: He has performed at places like Ronnie Scott’s, the Barbican, Royal Festival Hall, WOMAD, and Glastonbury — venues that book only high-level musicians.
• Serious collaborations: Playing with artists such as Robert Plant, Natacha Atlas, Cheb Mami, and Transglobal Underground indicates strong peer recognition.
• Longevity: He has maintained an active career for decades, which usually only happens when a musician is consistently good and in demand.
🎶 Musical Value
• He’s not just a technician — he’s also a composer and bandleader, able to integrate the oud into jazz, blues, and world-music contexts without losing its traditional character.
• His work with Fantazia and later ensembles shows versatility across traditional and contemporary styles.
Bottom line
If you measure “good” by:
• technical ability ✅
• musical expression ✅
• professional respect ✅
• sustained career at high-level venues"
20th January 2026
Gardian
Isonilstrings
"I had Isonilstrings perform at my Dad’s 60th birthday and he was overwhelmingly with his performance. Isonil made the evening an experience with his vibrant energy and stage presence. "
22nd January 2026
Katharina Etim - Birthday
Mauro Tudino
"Ho ascoltato Mauro Tudino suonare in un locale del centro a Milano, ho subito capito che la sua musica sarebbe stata perfetta per l'evento che stavo organizzando per la mia agenzia di catering. L'ho contattato e ci siamo subito accordati. E' stato un successo, è stato molto professionale e discreto ed ha creato con il suo sax un'atmosfera calda e accogliente. Consigliatissimo."
25th January 2026
Giovanni G.
