Last Minute Musicians Reviews

"Thank you @licivintageuk! You were fabulous, we loved you!"

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"We had Pippa & the B Sides play at our wedding and we couldn't of been happier with their performance. They are amazingly talented and have an impressive set list. Would highly recommend if you want everyone to get up and dance the night away. Thank you very much!!"

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"We stumbled across Darren Shaw while we were away for Christmas in Blackpool. This young man was one of a number of entertainers who were booked to entertain us and another 40 guests at the wonderful family run hotel that we return to every time we visit Blackpool. Now, everybody knows what to expect from hotel entertainers, a bit of Elvis, mostly 50's and 60's songs, voices that are just flat enough to irritate without actually forcing you to get up and walk out, generally very average. Well not Darren Shaw. Darren got the longest and loudest applause you have ever heard forty something people making, he took the roof off, and deservedly so. Quite what he is doing on the hotel circuit I really don't know. You have never in your life heard anyone professional or otherwise with a voice like this. His set started with what you would expect, a couple of Kenny Rogers songs, good voice, bang on the notes very deep and easy to listen to and then the intro started for a well known Dusty Springfield song. I expected a joke of some kind, but what I didn't expect was a rendition of "You Don't Have To Say you Love Me", so perfect that I truly believed that he was miming to the original track. I suppose shock was my first reaction, desperately trying to catch him miming and show that this voice was not coming from Darren. I think everyone else was as shocked as I was. The reception this song got was rapturous at which point he actually asked if anyone thought he was miming and being me I just had to say something. He then proceeded to sing falsetto without any backing and sang both parts of "You're The One That I Want" the John Travolta and Olivia Newton John song from Grease. I was absolutely astounded. Darren Shaw can sing female vocals better than any cabaret singer I have heard. His first set had to be cut short while we were still coming to terms with what we had heard but an hour later he returned to do another 30 minutes or so. During this set we went from Tom Jones " Delilah", very reasonable, to Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" which was truly astonishing. Ask yourself, have you ever heard anyone else trying to imitate Celine Dion ?, because I haven't. They won't do it simply because they can't, but Darren Shaw can. This was followed by the classic karaoke song "My Way" which thankfully I was able to record on video camera. I have heard plenty of people singing this, from Sinatra and Presley, to the Sex Pistols, and everyone in between. Everyone sings this, and it is always the most popular song in any karaoke competition. No one else sings it like this. The only version I have ever heard that was better than Darren Shaw's was by Sinatra himself. This was better than any version I have heard elsewhere, professional or not, and the applause was thunderous. Darren finished up with an Elvis song that was every bit as good as the original, and I can say that it was a real privilege to be there that night and see a truly awesome performance from a young man with a unique and remarkable talent. After the show Darren was happy to spend nearly an hour talking to the guests and I was lucky enough to be able to have a chat to him. Only 33 but on stage for 15 years he has no appreciation of his own talent. Very down to earth and easy to talk to he told me that he has a repertoire of over 4000 songs so far and due to professional jealousy he has found it necessary to change his set completely at the last moment on a number of occasions but has been able to do this without any difficulty. He has faced hostility in some quarters as the shock that his exquisite female vocals generate doesn't always manifest itself appreciatively. This horrifies me, as his voice is truly unique and deserves a great deal more exposure. Darren has his own website which is well worth a visit, and as you will see on there he has a stage show in Kelso coming up as well as plenty of other bookings. If you get the chance don't miss his show. Any TV producers looking for talent, anyone looking for a show that will have an audience crying out for more, don't look any further than Darren Shaw, he is sensational."

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"Wow great music great entertainment for my 50th party . Michael was amazing will defo book again. "

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"Jazzy was great, he brought his own sound system which was brilliant and also sourced a second act for me. Everyone at the party loved the entertainment. "

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"Unfortunately it was not what I was expecting The vocals wasn’t good and the way they played them One example I chose Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash because I like country music Again they played their version which was to be fair 3/10 I can’t even bring myself to reply to their email they sent on the Sunday"

Reply by Elephants in the Room
We're genuinely sorry you didn't enjoy our version of "Ring Of Fire" - I hope our more traditional Country take on "Jolene" was appreciated by Rose. It was great to see everyone dancing through the likes of "Twist & Shout", "Tainted Love" etc. and you, being centre stage for "All The Small Things" as well as throwing yourself into "Hey Jude", taking the microphone and leading everyone through the coda at the finale. Peter

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"They were amazing... ended up crowd-surfing. "

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"Somerset Soul were absolutely amazing. I knew they would be good from the videos, but they absolutely knocked it out of the park. The dance floor was packed all night and everyone has been talking about how good they were ever since. Unbelievable talent aside (I truly mean it- unbelievable!) They were just wicked to deal with from start to finish, true professionals but totally personable and everything you could want! Rebecca is a dream vocalist, and the guys are fab. Top tier music selections and medleys. The dj set / request hour was wicked too and music in between. They vibed off the crowd and the crowd, them! If you are reading this ... Take it as a sign to book them! You won't regret it. 10/10 impressive, i couldn't have asked for more. We love you guys! Xx "

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"I could not recommended Becki enough. Simply wonderful."

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"We drove down from Maidstone to have an evening with our friends at the Oak Manor Golf Club, and the girls were performing, what a great show they put on, we are having a birthday party in our local social club next year, and would consider booking them, they were great. Well done ladies."

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"Great equipment! I'm an audiophile and was very happy to see the kit turn up with a QSC sound system. The smoke machine to blast pitchy guests with was a welcome addition to!"

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"Hi Davie, We're just back from honeymoon and wanted to thank you for the music - everyone loved it and the Zorba the Greek was just spectacular! I can’t quite remember if we thanked you at the end of the night (ski shot to blame) but if we didn’t, apologies and we would have no problems recommending you again! Hope there were no china injuries to you or the equipment! Many thanks! "

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"Thank you Jo for making my 40th so special. You are a fantastic artist with an outstanding voice. I Look forward to my next birthday, It would be fantastic if you could sing again for us! Thank you once again!"

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"We have just had Gypsy Jazz/Swing Band play at our Sunday Social dance at the Hen and Chicken and they did a superb job! Good quality musicians providing an excellent range of swinging, high energy tunes. We had people who came just to listen but mainly it was a room full of dancers and they kept the floor full and buzzing. Their set was interesting, playful and spot on for what we wanted. We would definitely have them back! A note to organisers: Very easy comms. They turned up with plenty of time and were clean and efficient in set up and take down. What’s not to like?!"

Reply by Gypsy Jazz/Swing Band
Thanks Siu-Ming it was a pleasure to perform for the swing dancers at The Hen & Chickens this Sunday we very much enjoyed the gig and the warm welcome yourself and the dancers gave us all the very best Sephora Swing

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"We couldn’t be happier with Keith. In addition to being a fantastic piper Keith was highly professional. All of our guests commented on his charming personality. Keith used his experience to select the perfect pieces to play at the perfect moments and was an absolute pleasure to work with. He understood the dynamic of the event perfectly and needed no direction yet was able to be exactly where needed at all times whilst knowing when to be invisible during the photos and when his presence would enhance the photo. Thank you Keith for helping to make or day perfect!"

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