Review Centre: Bands & Ensembles

"We booked Maia and John for our wedding at Harlaxton Manor in Grantham and WOW - they were amazing! So easy to book and liaise with beforehand, saw our vision and executed to perfection! Our guests absolutely loved them and the vibe during our drinks reception! If you are looking for the extra sparkle for your day, you should absolutely book Maia and John! Thanks so much guys! x"

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"We had the absolute pleasure of having Chris sing at our wedding at The great hall at Mains, he was amazing! Brilliant day and Chris made it extra special. Couldn’t recommend him highly enough."

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"We can’t thank Dan & Mari enough for playing at our wedding. They were absolutely brilliant! From the first message to the big day, they were both super helpful and easy to communicate with. They created a fantastic playlist, which suited our wedding perfectly and they read the room so well to keep everyone entertained all day. If you’re looking for a duo for your big occasion, these are definitely the people for you! Thank you again!"

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"WOW. What an incredible band Relative Cool are. They played at our wedding and created such an amazing atmosphere. They played some fantastic songs, got everyone up dancing and kept the dancefloor full. Our guests all commented on how brilliant the band were, and even now they're still talking about them! They are all lovely, fun people that are so invested in having a good time and performing a great set, and it really shows. We would 1000% (not a typo) recommend Relative Cool to anyone considering booking a band. We're hoping we can get someone else we know to book the band in the future, so we can dance with them all over again. Thanks so much for being a part of our day, and making it so incredible. You were amazing."

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"The Hot Hats were the perfect addition to our wedding at Tunnels Beaches. Great tunes, excellent musicians and fun guys. They really helped get the party started."

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"Thank you so so much! That was simply incredible - it is hard to put into words just how special it was to hear live music of such calibrate, enthusiasm and skill. It was incredible to be a part of the songs, dancing along and - as an aside - simply amazing to have you as a familiar face. Really brought back the happiest of memories. We’ve been receiving messages in capital letters from friends saying ‘THE BAND WAS AMAZING’. We’re all quite a musical bunch and lots of us have all attended quite a few weddings now so that’s a huge compliment. Please thank the band for learning the Lianne le havas song. We had to keep double checking the band hadn’t been replaced by Lianne le havas herself - such a magical way to start the evening. Now just have to dream up some other excuse to hire you guys… a 33rd birthday party?!"

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"Having seen Maria perform a stunning set at our annual Jingle Ball, I recently hired this acoustic duo for a Key 103 listener party and the feedback from all guests was excellent. The selection of songs was spot on and the dance floor was packed, I wish I'd have asked for an extra 1/2 hour!! "

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"A huge hit at our wedding. Pat was fantastic and everyone commented on what a lovely touch it was having a piper!! Would definitely recommend him!!"

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"We held a Street Party for adults and children and wanted a fun, line dancing event to kick off the celebrations and get everyone in the party mood. I contacted Sound With Us and spoke to Lilac who was friendly and very approachable. She understood what we wanted and found us the perfect solution in Adam. Everyone agreed that he was one of the highlights of the day! He knew instinctively what would get us up and dancing and created a set that was tailor made for the audience. Both dancers and watchers were so impressed by his enthusiasm and abilities. Brilliant, enjoyable entertainment!! We would all strongly recommend Barn With Us and Adam."

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"Fantastic band!! We had them for our staff summer party and they were amazing!! Cant wait to book them again."

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"Excellent experience, the choir's performance elevated the ceremony making my mother's memorial service extremely memorable for all participants. My thanks to Kathleen and the team for executing perfectly."

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"The musician was really talented however did not play the music requested so killed the entire vibe of the party. It was a party and we requested upbeat music alongside DJ but she used her own speaker and mellowed tunes... everyone obviously left the dance floor at this point and had to remind her of the request. She struggled with our requirements despite us being very specific on booking and even noted specific times on contract booking, did not fulfil contract and waste of £550"

Reply by Bedfordshire Violinist
Dear Hayley Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent event. I take all reviews seriously, as they help me improve my services, and I appreciate the opportunity to address some inaccuracies in your comments. The full fee you paid was £459, I understand that you felt the music selection did not align with the upbeat atmosphere you envisioned. However, I want to clarify that I arrived well-prepared with a curated playlist that included the specific tracks you requested, such as "Rebel Music" and "Ibiza Classics." Additionally, during our initial conversation, I offered to incorporate lively pop songs like "Havana," "Rather Be," and "Cheerleader" to enhance the party vibe. I left out your request to play Andrew Lloyd Webber/Starlight Express as I felt it didn’t align with the style of your event. Regarding the DJ sound levels, these were extremely loud throughout. I strive to maintain an enjoyable volume throughout my performances. While you noted that the dance floor, it was empty upon my arrival and throughout the ibiza classics with DJ last 30 minute set. I appreciated the positive feedback from many guests which indicates we’re enjoying my performances. As the event progressed, I was attentive to your requests, including the unexpected addition of a dhol drummer for the second set. I performed the "Morni" provided the Bollywood track to the DJ and performed alongside the DJ and which successfully energised the dance floor. I also addressed the issue with my electric violin volume being turned down by DJ immediately after he received feedback from guest complaining he couldn’t hear it! The booking was to perform 3x 30 minute sets I stayed on the dance floor except two 15 minute breaks and performed throughout the 2 hour duration. I made repeated requests to the DJ to play "Ibiza Classics," in line with your preferences, and I took swift action to address all requests throughout the night. The DJ consistently played track’s that were impossible for a violinist to play over such as Milkshake by Kelis. My goal is always to create memorable experiences for my clients, and I have consistently received positive feedback for over 20 years !

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"Thank you so much for Saturday, a big success!!! You're good! Perfect for the occasion and appreciated by all; specially mother. She told me yesterday how you and her had chatted. She loved that. We have already passed your details on to others. I am sure our paths will cross again soon. We look forward to it. A big thanks from us all."

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"Thanks again for a fantastic performance on Saturday!"

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"Such an amazing group to have at an event very accommodating the crowd loved them."

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