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"Would fully recommend Martin. Great singer and real nice guy as well. He made my wife's birthday party very special. Good interactions with the audience but not in an overbearing or embarrassing anyone way. Amazing as well that he travelled the width of the country to entertain us."

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"Fabulous vocals and musicianship. Great crowd interaction and stage presence!"

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"The Swing Stakes are a joy to watch. Their seamless swing arrangements of modern-day tunes, combined with fabulous renditions of swing classics, are impeccably executed. For expert musicianship and skill combined with the decadence of the swing era, these guys are the ones to watch."

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"The event went very well. We receive very goodfeedback for the band. Many thanks, it all worked out perfectly. "

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"Just wanted to say a massive THANK YOU to Motown Memories for being absolutely brilliant on Saturday. Everyone absolutely loved them, and we're still aching from dancing so much! Thanks for helping us celebrating our perfect day :) "

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"We loved it – thank you. It was lovely meeting you. You helped make our day very special."

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"The Debon Swing Dance Band was sensational. They were completely professional and looked the part with smart uniforms and stage displays. Their leader Max was fantastic at helping us plan the playlist. They adapted to the space in the venue perfectly and provided 2 sets of an hour each. Everyone at the party was thrilled to have a live band - with a full line up of instruments and 2 brilliant singers. The style of music got everyone on the dance floor - from the youngsters [age 4 upwards] to the oldies [from 80's downwards]. The live music made the party swing!"

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"A big thank you for helping our special day go with a swing ! You were all fantastic! We’ll be sure to find an occasion to book you again."

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"Well done you for organising and bringing such incredible musicians to Reading! They were one of the best bands I’ve ever seen and what slick presentation too."

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"The songs online don't even do justice to how great these guys were in person. Brooke and Kevin were non-stop dancing, singing, getting everyone up and going. Their cover of our first dance was incredible!! They are just amazing!! "

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"Absolutely amazing! Ione’s voice is incredible and they all bring so much energy and enthusiasm. On the lead up you want to be as stress-free as possible and Motown Memories took it all off our hands and delivered exactly what they promised & kept us all on the dance floor to the very end. Raving reviews from our guests. Must have band!!!"

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"Ma Bessie and her Blues Troupe played for us at our Community Charity fundraiser last weekend. Wow! What a soulful and sexy voice to go with a superb band! The band played in perfect harmony in less than perfect conditions and our crowd were thoroughly entertained. People were blown away with the quality of the performance, and many positive comments were made. Just book them!"

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"The swinging singers where amazing the choice of music was great and they got the audience involved when they where singing and they were amazing."

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"Ma Bessie and the Pigfoot Band, so as you might imagine, we stayed rooted in the 20’s and 30’s, but with a more rounded, sophisticated feel. No one does Bessie Smith better that Ma Bessie, and we are lucky to have her as a local artist here in Reading. As her Pigfoot duo finished getting ready for the set, Ms Bessie launched into an unaccompanied ‘Life Is Too Short’ taken from her album of the same name. As soon as she takes to the stage she creates an immediate connection with her audience. They are all her friends, and she chats her way through the set. With timeless classics such as ‘Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight’ and ‘Do Your Duty’, Bessie Smith featured highly in the set. Songs like ‘Downhearted Blues’ and ‘Trouble Trouble’ kept the mood intact, whilst songs like ‘Sugar In My Bowl’ and ‘Whip It To A Jelly’ highlighted the risqué fun elements of the music of the era. Matt Foster provides the perfect solid guitar rhythm and bass line support for the smooth yet gutsy vocal, and with Chuck Lloyd adding his superb saxophone it was another fine performance. "

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"Will & Alex provided an excellent play list to enable our party to get off to a great start for all the ages. They were very professional in there approach to the day but joined in to make it a family affair on the night. The feed back from the guests was very positive and we wouldn't hesitate to book them again for our next party Once again thanks very much chaps"

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