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"St Patrick's night at the Old Fire House Exeter was electric last night. The Extonions were well on form and had the place buzzing. Mac on his green electric fiddle raced away with jigs getting faster and faster, I'm surprised his fiddle didn't catch fire. Mike sang in his sexy Hank Marvin deep gravel voice with a lovely Irish twang. That got the ladies swooning. John swapped with ease from 6 to 12 string guitar and kept up a driving beat together with fingers flying over the strings to create a magical sound. James maintained the foundation of the band with solid bass. The place was so packed it was like how many people can you get in a telephone box, they just kept pouring in. There must have been hundreds at the gig. Feedback said it was the best St Patrick's venue in Exeter that night and greatly down to The Extonions. I highly recommend you don't miss their next gig."

Reply by Irish Band: The Extonions
So sorry for this late reply but we have been busy. We loved playing there although mature talented experienced musicians the younger audience went wild and like you said thought it was the best St Patrick's Night Exeter in Exeter. Mac 🙂 🎨 🎻

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"We will definitely be booking Eugene and his colleagues next year. Please pass on our thanks"

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"To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend Shay, for any musical opportunities she may be pursuing. I had the pleasure of working with Shay in the hospitality industry, where her exceptional talents as a musician truly shone for my events. Whenever she was contracted to perform for my clients, she demonstrated a level of professionalism that is rare in the industry. She approached every performance with a commitment to excellence, ensuring that her setlists were not only well-rehearsed but also tailored to fit the atmosphere and preferences of our guests. Her experience in various musical genres allowed her to engage with a diverse audience, and she consistently received enthusiastic feedback from our clients. What truly sets Shay apart is her passion for her craft. It is evident that she loves what she does, and this passion translates into her performances. She has an innate ability to connect with the audience, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that enhances the overall client experience. Time and again, guests would express their delight after her performances, often requesting encores and sharing how her music had elevated their event. In summary, I can confidently say that Shay would be a tremendous asset to any musical endeavor. Her professionalism, extensive experience, and genuine passion for music make her stand out in her field. I wholeheartedly recommend her without reservation. "

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"If you do anything today, book Sounds of Brazil!!! We had them play at our wedding and they were out of this world. They got everyone dancing and are so so talented, we still have people who were at the wedding complimenting how amazing they are. We feel blessed to have come across them on last minute musicians. Just perfect. "

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"Gig Dates - 2013 “Shama and her band were exceptional in making my husband’s 50th birthday party an evening to remember. I admire them for their punctuality and professionalism. The music was excellent Bollywood and Hollywood. All my family and friends thoroughly enjoyed it, they still talk about the evening. It was a wonderful feeling to see everybody dancing and singing with the team. I would have no hesitation in recommending to anyone and to hire them for any other future events. Well done to all the singers and thank you so much for a remarkable performance”. - May 2015"

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"Well received as usual second year running."

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"Thank you so much for providing such fantastic music and entertainment at moms birthday party on Saturday night. Everyone had a great time and thought you were amazing Many thanks and I'm sure we’ll be booking you again!"

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"Great music and sounds. These guys played brilliantly and really added to the atmosphere of the wedding. The guys were also really nice, chatted amicably with guests, and were superb. Can’t recommend these guys highly enough!"

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"It's Matthew here, thank you so much for Saturday, you guys were amazing!! and we're so grateful that you took the time to learn our song, the only thing I regret is that we don't have a video of it but the memory is good enough. Please say thank you to the rest of the guys, you made Maria a very happy lady, she got very nostalgic when you started playing :)"

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"The VIP Formula played at our wedding - they absolutely nailed it. Miguel kindly listened to our preferences and played a really fun set that all of our guests enjoyed and commented positively on. I would 100% recommend them,"

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"Edina is a charming young lady, is very personable and mixes well with the throng, she has an excellent sense of humour too. Then there is her guitar playing! She was sensational and enjoyed and loved by all the guests, her programme was varied and always appealing, from quiet contemplative to the more boisterous and all produced with charm and consummate dexterity. She delivers of her music and of herself which is endearing and a joy to witness, we could not have chosen better and will engage her again, she gets a fulsome and unwavering recommendation. She is great!"

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"I had a brilliant night on Saturday ! The Wade Austin Steel Pan Duo were absolutely incredible. They played as all the guests were arriving during the drinks reception. Everybody commented on how good their sound and energy was. It created a great atmosphere and I would definitely recommend them/use them again. Thank you!"

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"Absolutely fantastic. They arrived exactly on time and set up with no fuss. The music was fantastic and everyone at the party totally loved it. I would highly recommend this band and will definitely book them again"

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"Jonny is great: he plays mean jazz accordion and is a delight to have around. Really made our afternoon in the garden for our guests and made a great atmosphere. It was Autumn Leaves that hooked me in."

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"I run a venue which hosts parties and promotional events for the alcohol and beverages industry. Mozel Tov Cocktails played at our celebration of the end of Prohibition. They did a stomping set well suited the event, and even mixed in some live electro-swing which went down a storm with the clients. We liked them so much we booked them again a few months later for the Glasgow Art School Archetects graduation ball. If you like totally authentic gypsy jazz and swing as well as bit of klezmer this is your band. In a nutshell: fun, dedicated, authentic virtuosic professionals."

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