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"What a fantastic way to celebrate my wife's 60th! Dave brought his guitar and created a totally unique atmosphere through his impressive jazz and swing sets, which made the day that extra bit special. A pleasure to deal with, and to have at any party or event. Personable and friendly. I would highly recommend Dave, with or without his band, if you are looking for a 'swinging' time. "

Reply by DaveSwings
Thank you so much Eoin - it was a genuine joy to be part of such a special celebration - I had a wonderful time and can't thank you and all your family and friends for making me so welcome!

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"We had a great time. Eric was a superb pianist and entertainer!"

Reply by Eric (Piano and Vocals)
Thank you very much for your nice words!

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"Beautiful set that was so in keeping with the vibe and setting for our Wedding Brunch...seeing our mother sat beside them swaying along was priceless- thanks guys! x"

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"THANK YOU to Lucy and the boys for making our wedding the most incredible day EVER. They kept my guests entertained for the cocktail hour and the whole evening, played our first dance BEAUTIFULLY and kept the night going. If anyone is considering them for their wedding DO IT you won't be disappointed!"

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"Booked the band for my 40th birthday party and they were absolutely great. Would definitely recommend them. "

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"A thanks from the weekend.. Just wanted to send a quick message to say thank you so much. You were absolutely amazing, you totally made the evening. So many guests came up to me and said how great the band were. Everyone had a blast. The music choices were so good, and the vibe of the band coming into the crowd and getting involved was fantastic. Cheers!"

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"Thank you so much Dave! You made our day so unique with your music and it really was just what we were dreaming of for our reception and ceremony! We hope we can see you play again soon! "

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"Good-natured blues, vintage jazz and a couple of rather fine sacred items make this a hugely listenable release."

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"Fantastic performance. Very pleased with HB Jazz Ensemble. Made our celebration very memorable."

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"We engaged Dave and Natalie (‘Small Days’) for our annual dinner and dance. They played for over an hour and a half whilst our 200 guests were eating. Their music selection was a wonderful mixture of vocal jazz and early blues with the occasional instrumental from Dave. Natalie has a wonderful voice and she used it to brilliant effect. Dave’s guitar accompaniments were truly excellent. Furthermore, the music struck a perfect balance between being entertaining for listeners whilst not being intrusive up on the conversation of diners. I would not hesitate to recommend them as a great addition to any social function like our own. (Sarah Baldwin Rich - Organizer St Peter's Hospice Annual Dinner and Dance). "

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"Bessie’s life in blues brought back to life. Some performers deserve to be known by more than their work. Bessie Smith won fame as Empress of the Blues in the 1020’s, but there was more to her life than money and fame. She died in 1937, but 80 years on a good sized crowd were held rapt at the Thunderbolt as Dave Merrick narrated her life story, from a ragged upbringing in the American South, with the help of original recordings. Bessie shot to fame because her unique vocal style could cut through the limitations of 1920s recording technology. But it was the live performances the Totterdown audience were waiting for, and Natalie Davis on vocals, with Dave on guitar and Brenan Whitmore on saxophone did not disappoint. Renditions of I Need A Little Sugar in my Bowl, and ‘Taint Nobodies Business If I Do made the magic of Bessie shine, from the slow paced blues of the 1920s to the syncopated swing of the 1930. . the show had the audience rapt. - Paul Breeden, South Bristol Voice (May 01, 2017)"

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"Just wanted to say thank you very much to you, Marcella and the guys for Saturday! It went really well and everybody absolutely loved the jazz! The bride was delighted with Marcella’s performance, and all the guests thought the music was wonderful as well."

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"Hi Sam and Dale, I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you both and the entire band for making last night so memorable, people haven’t stopped talking about it… you were Awesome! I hope you get more gigs on the back of it."

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"The Hot Four delivered an amazing set of vintage covers at my event. The singer was wonderful, charming and confident, and the band delivered the tunes with easy, and with some great solos. I highly recommend them for authentic vintage events, but would also please any crowd who may not know the tunes such as festivals, or parties."

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"Band was excellent! Superb musicians and super responsive and organised. Highly recommended ! "

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