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"Thanks so much again. You guys were a total hit. People have been raving about your set in all the notes we've been receiving. If we ever find ourself organizing large events in the future, we'll be sure to get in touch!"

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I'm so glad. We hope to see you again soon, Graham

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"The Vintage Vixens were just totally and utterly amazing!! The little event went like a dream and we felt absolutely privileged to have these beautiful and charming young ladies perform for us. It was an unforgettable experience which will stay in our minds for a very long time."

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"Thankyou for making my wife's birthday party so memorable. You were all fabulous and everyone commented on what a great band you are. Looking forward to booking you again for our next event!"

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"Rastrum played for our Burns Night at the University of York last week and it was one of the most successful student events we've had in months! It was the perfect setting for students to relax and have fun with old and new friends. The atmosphere was just buzzing and we've already had requests from students asking to do this again. The band were flexible with our venue change and were generous with the dances. The caller was very clear and warm which made the evening incredibly inclusive, especially as over 100 of our students had no idea what a ceilidh was at the start of the evening! So by popular demand I think we'll be getting a ceilidh booked in again very soon. And last but not least, the band play together perfectly and the tunes they chose were brilliant. "

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"We were absolutely delighted with Astri Strings (Victoria & Jude), who played at our wedding. From the very start, communication with them was so easy and stress-free — they were professional, warm, and accommodating to every request. Their repertoire is incredible, covering everything from classical and jazz through to modern-day hits. One particularly special touch was when they learnt and performed the song I wanted to walk down the aisle to, even though it wasn’t on their list. That meant the world to me, and it was played so beautifully. They performed seamlessly as our guests arrived, throughout the ceremony, and into the drinks reception, creating a lovely atmosphere from start to finish. So many of our family and friends commented on how stunning the music was, and we couldn’t agree more! We would 100% recommend Astri Strings to anyone planning a wedding or any other celebration. They were an absolute joy to work with and such a memorable part of our special day. Ayesha & Fred x August 2025 Worton Hall, Witney "

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"Thank you so much for the wonderful ceilidh you gave us on Saturday. Everyone had a great time and the step we gaily first dance worked really well. You all worked so hard and just kept going; it was perfect. Please thank the other two band members for me. I really appreciate your talent and dedication."

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"James and his band were absolutely amazing and exceeded our expectations. The band was very polite and understanding when our timings were not spot on. They played really well and provided the perfect ambience as well as entertainment for our guests."

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"Mark and I can’t thank you enough, everyone said how great the band was. It was great because you got everyone up and dancing, it made the evening of the wedding. Communication throughout was great and any questions and queries were answered. Would definitely recommend or if we were to have another function/party we would definitely rebook. Thanks again for everything Stacey and Mark, wedding at The Red Barn in Surrey – 22nd February 2019 "

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"Just want to say a big thank you for playing at our wedding, you were fantastic and we were highly satisfied! Sorry I didn't get chance to meet you, but everyone has commented on the music and how great you all were. Thank you for helping to make my wedding such a special day."

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"Simply amazing ❤️ the pedal tones were just perfect from start to finish for our wedding, could not recommend enough!!"

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"Booked Joel & Darius for our Christmas party in London on board a boat ride down the Thames. They were punctual, professional and absolutely made the night. Everybody was up dancing and they really rocked the boat. Thank you guys! Would highly recommend "

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"I can't speak highly enough of my whole experience with The Dukes. They played 2 amazing sets, made the experience very personal, and were a pleasure to deal with. If you want an engaging band, who can really play, don't look any further. I can't wait to see them again!"

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"Elysium Cello Duo played our wedding on Friday 23rd June and it was absolutely perfect, everything we had hoped for and more. Our guests absolutely loved them and the music they played. Thanks for being a part of our special day!"

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"Incredible, absolutely incredible! Alex and John orchestrated our wedding reception with a variety of live music, DJ sets along with supporting us to ensure the days events were timely. The father of the bride was overwhelmed when they were able to play a live rendition of one of his favourite david gray songs, it made his night. Lazy marmalade are very professional, efficient and fun guys. Thank you sincerely Morgan and Hayley "

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"What an excellent group of experienced players. Tight, well crafted covers of a wide range of songs from 60’s right through to the present day. I would thoroughly recommend Back to Back for any event where you need a flexible quality music offering with a good bit of banter for the crowd. Hope to see them again some time "

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