Reviews of 'It Takes 2' Acoustic/Electric duo

What a great duo! Kelly and Graham know how to liven up the crowd. Seamlessly going from tune to tune, genre to genre and favouring the crowds appetite! They were so good, we instantly booked them for 2027!

We’ve loved seeing Kelly and Graham perform at a variety of venues over the last few years so we were delighted when they agreed to sing at our wedding last weekend. They provided four incredible sets across our wedding afternoon / evening: one acoustic and three electric. All were absolutely wonderful! They were happy to work with us beforehand to personalise their setlists and include requests - for which they gave guests shoutouts on the day! The duo are so bubbly and energetic: they got everyone up dancing. Kelly has a stunningly beautiful voice and is able to breeze through a wide range of genres. Graham is a phenomenal guitarist and also a wonderful singer. They brought a huge amount of joy and fun to us and our guests. We were particularly grateful to them for learning our first dance especially for us and performing an absolutely beautiful rendition. Highly recommend this wonderful duo!! 🎤🎸🎶

Absolutely fabulous! A real foot tapping, lively evening of first class entertainment that everyone at the party thoroughly enjoyed. I would definitely book them again.

Wow wow wow!! What a lovely, talented and super cool pair these are! They played at my wedding, and what an absolute vibe they were! I honestly couldn't have asked for anyone better and I'm definitely keeping their number for any and all occasions! Love love love ❤️❤️

Hello! Just a quick message to say THANK YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH for coming to our very special day and celebrating our marriage with us! We truly had the most perfectly magical day and was all the more special because you were there with us 🤍
You guys!! Honestly we can’t thank you enough, everybody had THE BEST time and you guys were a huge contribution to that!! Keep in touch.
Thank you so much again, we love you so much.
From Mr & Mrs Stock xxxx

Booked It Takes Two foe a small birthday gathering fur my mums birthday. They where excellent. Really made the night enjoyable. Got everyone up dancing il from 7 to 75 even my husband had a dance and he NEVER dances. Great repertoir really proffessional and punctual. Would highly recommend them for your event. Would definitely book again

We had a fabulous 60s themed afternoon birthday party for Ian during our dance weekend at the Abbey Hotel. It Takes 2 are amazing and exceeded our expectations. We had such a fabulous afternoon, now looking for another excuse for a party to get them back! They were a pleasure to deal with and everyone loved them ❤️??.
Big hugs
Penny & Ian x
Yes2DanceBreaks

Was so good to meet you on Ambience during our Mediterranean cruise,you were great and your music was so varied music we were in the observatory most nights. Really made our cruise having Take 2 onboard

Many thanks to Kelly & Graham of
‘It takes 2’

It was an absolute pleasure to meet Kelly & Graham of It Takes 2 last night Afan Tavern Cwmavon With years of experience this duo kept the night alive with a mixture of upbeat songs ranging from 50,s to current top hits of rock, pop & country music, all of which kept the crowd dancing who thoroughly enjoyed! Kelly’s vocals & personality lit up the room along with Graham’s vast musical experience which he made playing the electric guitar look so easy! This is such a friendly talented duo who is accomodating to requests and you can rely on for a good time! Good luck in 2024 Kelly & Graham! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Terry & Lyndon ???❤️xx

We attended an Abba night at our local club and have to say it was a fantastic night. People were up dancing from start to finish and chanting for an encore. Highly recommended. Lovely people to talk to and made time at the end to speak to everyone and have photos.

Kelly and Graham came as a Christmas treat for the residents and it was a treat indeed! They tailored their set to suit and had all the residents singing along. We can't wait to have them back.

Absolutely brilliant duo. Get the crowd going. Highly recommend this duo.
Can't wait to have you back in 2024

You're both lovely friendly people and really know how to get the party starting and the room rocking. I've been on a lot of cruises and you're by far the best entertainers I've ever seen. Its such a shame you're not on the Ambience World Cruise

We have seen you on all 3 of our last cruises and enjoyed every minute of it. Kelly's singing is so versatile and Graham's acoustic set is to die for. Such a shame that you aren't on Ambience for our next cruise in June. Anyone who has yet to see you is in for a treat

These two lovely people are simply beyond amazing not only are they so professional and the best duo I have ever seen and heard and there selection of songs and instrumentals have no bounds certainly I wouldn’t hesitate to have them for any occasion

We have recently watched It takes two both on Ambassador cruise line and in a pub in porthcawl. Both instances have been wonderful. Kelly has a beautiful voice and Graham makes magic with his guitar. We would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. We would also not hesitate going to see them again and again.

Kelly and Graham were on the last 2 cruises I did with Ambassador cruise line. To say they where the best entertainment on board would be a masterpiece of understatement. All the sets were performed to an amazing level and were very approachable if you wanted a certain song. Kelly's voice is incredibly powerful and can do any genre to a very high standard, and as for Graham, his guitar skills are quite simply the best I have come across.

We were entertained by this duo every night on our cruise. They are an exceptional couple. They have a vast range of music ranging from 50’ right through the decades. Would go & see them again in a heart beat. Kelly has a terrific sense of humour l. Thank you both.

We were lucky enough to be on a cruise with this fantastic duo outstanding performances throughout all different genres in there repertoire and such lovely people if you ever need to book a duo I can guarantee you will not be disappointed with “it takes 2” we can’t wait to see them again.

We first saw It Takes Two in September 2023 and were immediately blown away with their act. On a cruise ship, with a long itinerary, you would imagine the same songs would keep reappearing but, no, not a bit of it! We were treated to a huge variety of different genres, from 50s through to current day songs, Irish nights, Abba nights, Rock and Roll and even a set by Graham showing off his immensely impressive guitar skills. I’ve never seen Kelly without a smile on her face, giggling along. She is such an upbeat and brilliant singer! It soon became very hard to get a seat when they were performing every night. They filled the floor! If you are looking for a band to perform at any function, they will never disappoint. Just remember to invite me along too!

What can I say other than these 2 wonderful performers made my recent cruise . I thought they were the best thing on the ship and hope that Ambassador realise this
Kelly can sing absolutely anything and makes every song her own in the most relaxed way she makes it seem easy and I know that for the amount of time she had to sing every night it would be anything but easy .
Graham is an amazing musician and plays guitar as well as Hank Marvin
Thank you both for making my cruise so enjoyable xxxxxxxx
Ps I’m the women who whispered thanks on the last night as I walked past on last night x

We first saw Kelly and Graham on a cruise to the Caribbean early 2023 and their nightly shows were always worth a trip to the top deck. Graham's guitar solo night was the highlight of the 43 days we spent together. Kelly's voice lends itself to any song and her bubbly personality and time for a chat make these two always watching and listening to.

We have seen Graham and Kelly on 2 long cruises. They have a fantastic repertoire. Graham is a very accomplished guitarist and Kelly a lovely singer. They have given us some very memorable evenings on both cruises and we are looking forward to meeting them again on our next cruise.

We were on a 42 night cruise and It Takes Two were amazing. They played almost every day and everyday was different. They really varied their songs and style and managed to play any requests. If they didn’t know a song they would even learn it. Graham is an amazing guitarist and Kelly a great voice, both are so friendly and approachable. They would suit playing at any occasion and are guaranteed to get everyone up dancing.

Have seen the duo on two separate cruises with Ambassador. Excellent duo with a very wide repotoir, excellent musicians with a great stage presence. Fully recommend

Over the years we have seen many musical performers but these two are amazing. They are both extremely talented performers. Kelly has an amazing voice that is really flexible from rock, slow ballads to musicals. Graham is an extremely talented guitarist and as a guitarist myself I would give my right arm to be half as good. They really made our cruise, every night for a month and the material varied every night. I will definitely be in touch. If for nothing else but to thank them. Thank you guys.

Booked Kelly and graham for our small wedding . Really nervous as you never really know what you are going to get .

Well let me tell you , Kelly and graham from the offset , great communication , happy to offer suggestions , learned new material especially for us . Prompt professional and out of this world . What a duo , very varied music , got everyone up dancing and an encore ,
Would recommended 10 times over
Thank you both for making our day special

Simply the best evening ever with two amazing and accomplished musicians who made the evening. Kelly and Graham were outstanding in their delivery of my chosen songs and the two hours passed in what seemed like the blink of an eye. Their engagement with the audience of 70 guests from far and wide was spot on and the quality of sound was just brilliant! Would not hesitate to have them here again! Thank you so much for making my night special.

Kelly & Graham were a great duo for our Family Surprise 70th Birthday party. Kelly kindly shared their extensive repertoire before the event and we selected a few fave songs for the night. They read the room really well, selecting great tunes for our audience along with the back ground music between sets. It was perfect for our gathering where people wanted to catch up, be entertained and get on their feet to dance! Great communications too. Hope to have the excuse to book them again! Thank you both xx

Kelly and Graham were amazing from beginning to end! Their communication was great, and they delivered two phenomenal sets that created such an electric atmosphere. They were extremely accommodating and readily included our song requests without any difficulty. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for great entertainment on their wedding day!

Kelly and Graham are absolutely fantastic, we're so pleased they joined us on our special day. They have an eclectic selection of songs in their repertoire that got everyone up and dancing. They were professional and experienced, communications were great in preparation for the event. We would highly recommend them for an occasion. Thank you both!

We had It Takes Two to play during the drinks reception at our wedding and they were absolutely FAB! Kelly was amazing before hand and made the organising really easy...letting us choose songs we wanted played and contacting the venue directly to arrange their set up. They played funky, upbeat covers outside at our venue and really made the atmosphere extra special as our guests enjoyed the sunshine and their reception drinks. So many people commented how much they enjoyed their sets and we are so glad we had them as it made that part of the afternoon really fun and memorable. Thank you both so much!

This awesome pair played at our wedding. A gorgeous atmosphere during / around the ceremony, through the wedding breakfast and on the dance floor. Kelly has a gorgeous voice which grabbed us immediately when choosing who we’d like to perform at our wedding (she did not disappoint!) Graham, a real master on the guitar as we worked him hard for our first dance! They Definitely brought extra magic to our special day. Thaannk YOOOOOOOUUUU xxx

Totally Blown Away……. We had arranged a small celebration in a local village hall for our friends and family and the venue itself was tiny. We looked around to try and find a band to entertain our guests, the majority of which were at the older end of the spectrum. We spent weeks and weeks searching without success and almost changed our plans but eventually came across Kelly & Graham. Having looked at their videos we were amazed how versatile they were but given the fact they were based over 200 miles away we were resigned to the fact they probably wouldn’t travel so far for a one off event. We needn’t have worried, Kelly put us at ease straight away and accepted the booking. She is a great communicator and kept us totally up to speed throughout the process. We were pretty stressed out with co-ordinating the whole event but she promised that we did not have to worry about the music and she was right. They arrived early and set up their equipment and mingled with our guests. We had selected the music to perform from their vast songbook and also added a couple of songs that meant a lot to us. They were brilliant. The night went with a bang. Everyone who came that evening has spoken to us to say how good they were. Kelly’s voice is amazing and Grahams guitar playing is fantastic. If you need a band to entertain your guests no matter how big or small the party, then you need to book these two, you will not be disappointed

These 2 people are the best we have ever seen they compliment each other so well kelly has the most wonderful voice and graham the great guitarist both get standing g ovation on a regular basis,who ever hires them will never be disappoinyed

We went on a long cruise and we’re lucky enough to have It Takes Two on as entertainment and we went almost every night of our 42 nights. They were just so versatile and managed to play all the requests that were thrown at them. Grahams guitar solo set was brilliant as were the variety of themed sets, we were never bored. A very talented and lovely couple.

It was our pleasure to get to know Graham and Kelly on our 6 week Caribbean cruise. What a fantastic duo the wide spread genre of music they played was amazing something for everyone’s taste young and old. Grahams guitar playing was brilliant and Kelly’s singing was fabulous and on top of that a nicer pair of people you would struggle to find we are both looking forward to seeing them again someday x

This group totally made our evenings watching them play live. My husband was mesmerised by the grahams guitar playing and I loved Kelly’s singing - all genres from old 50’s to present day hits. They were friendly, had great banter with the audience and made you feel like they were playing just for you. Everyone loved them so if you’re trying to please a crowd or want something more intimate - book them, you won’t be disappointed.

It Takes 2 were wonderful at our wedding. We and all our guests really enjoyed their performance. Both are very talented and they were so accommodating with our music choices. We would highly recommend them for your wedding, or any type of celebration. Thank you Kelly & Graham!

Wow what a night, such a good party! It takes Two were just marvellous.
There was plenty of contact before the party asking us what we wanted, they arrived in plenty of time to set up and their music just right, a variety of old and new with some guitar solo’s...plus Kelly voice is wonderful.
We would highly recommend them, they are very professional, good value for money and really get the party going.
Thank you both so much.

First time booking the band, won't be the last that's for sure, they were brilliant and still being talked about 8hrs after they had left the stage. If you want people dancing and singing then this is the band for you.

Wow, What a fantastic duo!
Kelly and Graham came and played at our wedding reception and we were thrilled to have them join us. Kelly has amazing vocal skills, that paired with Graham and his amazing guitar skills just made the evening perfect!
From initial enquiry to the big day, communication has been so good. We were asked if there were any special requests, which there was one. Kelly and Graham learnt the song we requested and it was brilliant! So many of our guests asked where we found you, and we have passed your details on. Thank you so much for making our evening so special!

You will not regret booking It Takes 2 for your wedding party or other celebration. Kelly's communication was excellent from the start. The pair are highly professional and skilled musicians. Our guests were dancing from start to finish. We can't thank them enough for providing great entertainment for our wedding celebration!

Absolutely brilliant! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Kelly and Graham for any occasion. Played a great set, loads of energy and sounded amazing. Thank you both for a fantastic night!

I booked 'It Takes Two' to play at my 60th Birthday party.
What a fantastic show. Everything we asked for and more. Kelly and Graham are two exceptional performers and entertained my guests perfectly.
The Country and Western themed party was a blast. What a great way to celebrate my day. The playlist rocked the party.
Thank you so much both, simply fabulous.
Thoroughly recommended. X

What an amazing, talented, spot on duo that gave it there all. We have had so much positive feed back from members of our party saying how much they loved these guys. So entertaining, professional , and fun ! I would definitely book you in the future for sure and will hope to follow some of your gigs. Thank you so much for making our 30th anniversary extra special xx Got the place rocking! From the bottom of my heart ❤️ thank you xx

We hired It Takes 2 to perform for my daughters wedding and they didn't disappoint. Great communication, and went out of their way to put special song requests in for us. Made a point of including the children and getting them to do all the dance moves. They really read the room and had people up dancing from beginning to end. Everyone loved them. We will be recommending them to all of our friends and family. Thank you both.

It Takes 2" played at our Summer BBQ on our works site on the 15th June. We had a Wild West theme and the band did one set of country and western then a second set of modern day covers. They were amazing! Everyone loved it! From the minute I contacted the band, their communication and flexibility were second to nonw. Very reasonably priced too, great value.
I highly recommend this band and we will definitely use them again. Thank you!

We booked "It Takes 2" back in January 2022 for Cleeve Prior village Queens Platinum Jubilee 50's evening. From beginning to end, Kelly and Graham were absolutely fantastic. I bombarded them with emails about set lists, how much power they would require etc etc and each and every time Kelly responded immediately with the answers. Being an organiser of the event and never using the band before, it was quite a responsibility in choosing our entertainment, I needn't have worried. They arrived early, were so professional and had everybody on the dancefloor from beginning to end. The 50's theme / set list, which I was worried wouldn't go down well, was absolutely fantastic. I have been congratulated on booking such a good band but it was all Kelly and Graham's doing, we look forward seeing them at future events and many people in the village are planning on using them, I honestly cannot thank them enough....!

Absolutely top class entertainment from the first song to the last. Everyone had a fab night and we'll definitely be rebooking.
Great people too. Many thanks.

We booked Graham and Kelly to entertain guests at our wedding during the day. To say they entertained, would be an understatement, they had everyone singing along, and our guests and us loved having them as part of our special day. Can't thank them enough, they really were fantastic. Need to find an excuse to book them again now? thanks so much both!

They were amazing. Fab vocals from Kelly and Graham was awesome on the guitar. Kelly certainly knows how to entertain and get everyone dancing. Made my birthday celebrations very special. Thanks guys.

What a band, what a night… we didn’t want them to stop playing or the night to end! Kelly and Graham couldn’t have read the room better, so much fun, so much dancing! From the minute I booked them the communication and planning was easy, best duo and not short of comments since you say what a great band! Will have them back every time!!! Thanks so much guys

I can't thank Kelly and Graham enough for making our party such a fabulous event. Everyone was talking about it the next day and saying what a great time they had. We even threw some song requests in last minute and they did a tremendous job. We can't recommend them highly enough. Grahams guitar playing is just WOW! First choice for any future events. Thanks again.

Saw this duo play on Thursday in High Wycombe. Great Irish set for St Patrick's Day. The whole crowd were singing and banging the tables, and there was even some Irish dancing. Excellent guitarist and lovely singing. Danny boy brought a tear to my eye. Let us know when you are up this way next.

My husband and I went for a meal, not expecting entertainment but we ended up staying to the very end. Great variety of music and they kept me on my feet all night. We are looking forward to them coming back. It was lovely speaking to you both.

What an amazing band, my husband hired for my 40th birthday as a SURPRISE. Everyone absolutely loved them, the atmosphere was phenomenal, thank you for making my day so special, can't wait for an excuse to book you again.

Saw them at the Claude doing an acoustic set. Absolutely brilliant. I love their own version of Dakota. Never heard it like that before. It was beautiful. Really liked the medleys. Great guitarist and stunning vocals. I look forward to seeing them again.

Loved these guys! Hired for our wedding and couldn't fault them. I must have hassled Kelly on WhatsApp for a few months before the wedding and she was great. They went out their way to learn new songs at our request as well. Very reasonably priced for the service provided - I wouldn't hesitate to use these guys again. Thanks Both.

Thought I would stay and listen to the band for a few songs after the match, and ended up staying way passed my bedtime. Great selection of music, very entertaining and great to see so many people dancing.

Professional, great communication. The presentation ran over and they were very accommodating. A very talented couple with great song selection. We will have them at the club again.

Excellent service for a private party. Thoroughly enjoyed dancing the night away.

Resident Duo It Takes 2, were fantastic. We got to know Kelly and Graham very well. Loved Kelly's vocals and Graham's guitar, and what a repertoire. We would go on a ship again just to see them, and Grahams guitar solos.

We hired It Takes 2 for my son's surprise 40th birthday. Fab Country and Western Duo. Turned up early, and were outstanding. Everyone enjoyed. Thank you both fab Country duo.

A lovely couple who entertain with a great and varied choice of music. Enjoyed listening to them every night on our holiday.

I have watched and listened to It Takes 2 many times, I have also worked with them. They have a great sound and are always entertaining and professional. I would work with them, go and watch them or book them any time.

Recently had It Takes 2 for my wife's 40th birthday party. They were amazing, guitar and singing first class. Lots of people dancing, and everyone commented on how good they were. Would definitely recommend and would love to see them again. Thanks both.

It was not only lovely to meet you on Saturday evening, but to dance the night away as well! You were amazing, you had everyone rocking, it was fab.

Thanks to you and Graham for a great show last night. Chris and I had a ball and there have been many compliments about Mangata. The fact that there were people on the dancefloor from the 1st song is a compliment to the good music and atmosphere created.

We will recommend you highly whenever anyone's talking about looking for a band who are adaptable, totally professional and good to work with

Our kindest regards to you both,

Mike and Chris

Hi Kelly-Ann & Graham ,
On behalf of Swansea 41 Club, I would like to thank you both for your performance last night.
I have had numerous calls already from members and guests , remarking on how good and more importantly, how flexible you were in relation to the trying conditions of the weather.
I am sure that either myself or future organisers will be in touch with more bookings.
I did note that towards the end of the evening, we could have done with a larger dance floor.
But we were a bit slow starting.
Thanks again and I hope we see you both again , soon.
Best regards
Roger.

This duo played their acoustic set out on the decking and I can honestly say, I could listen to them all day. Great songs, beautifully sung and played.

I was a bit sceptical of having live entertainment at the evening wedding do, as in my experience people don't take much notice, boy was I wrong! This couple had the floor full from start to finish. They involved the audience and I felt like I had known them for years. That combined with excellent musicianship. They truly compliment each other. Highly recommend.

Hired these guys for a 50th Birthday Party because we liked the videos. They certainly didn't disappoint! Great humour and sound. Graham is exceptional on the guitar and Kelly's voice gave goosebumps. We will definitely be using them again.

What a fabulous band. Great music choices and had me dancing all night. Brilliant night.

Her voice filled the hall with love, his guitar with passion. We fell in love with Mangata duo. Can't wait to see them next time.

Hired these guys to perform their acoustic set for my husband's 40th Birthday. They were fantastic from start to finish, from enquiring if there was a specific song that my husband likes and performing it for him to having the entire audience including my 80 year old grandmother dancing and singing. Can't recommend them highly enough. Thanks so much Kelly and Graham.

A brilliant duo, superb guitarist and a vocalist with enough energy to add life to any party. This is the best act we have had in the ten years we have been running.

Great duo. Very funny and audience inclusive. Would go and see them again and again.

Saw these guys play locally. Usually I only stay for the first half but enjoyed so much I stayed until the very last song. Very good indeed.

Excellent duo. Really got the audience going. Would highly recommend.

Thoroughly enjoyed. Lovely singer and excellent guitarist.

Great duo, played a couple of times for us and always get the crowd going. Good set list and get the audience involved.

Amazing duo. Great music and very funny.

This duo was fun and engaging. Great stage presence and interaction between the two on stage. Excellent guitarist and singer is fabulous. Will definitely be booking again.