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"Thank you Julia, and many thanks for playing the pipes and harp for us yesterday. It was perfect and really added to our day"

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"All I can say is wow! Book now! From the moment we found Marshali... Saxymarsh she was amazing with helping us book up and then keeping in touch regularly to make our wedding ceremony and drinks reception perfect. Nothing was ever to much to ask. Played every song we requested and hearing them on our special day just ment so much to us. What a talented and beautiful person. We all loved you and will definitely book again ?"

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"Rebecca was a fantastic addition to our wedding. She played during our drinks reception which created such a lovely atmosphere. Rebecca accommodated all of my song requests and even made sure to play a song that my mum loved, only when my mum was in the vicinity of the harp. This was prearranged with myself and Rebecca and I was so grateful of this as it enabled me and my mum to share an unforgettable moment together during the wedding. Rebecca was professional, highly talented and a great communicator and I would recommend her entirely."

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"I absolutely loved this pair. I recently planned a wedding in Duns, Scotland and Sally & Graham drove over an hour to play about 3 hours at my event. Everything went completely perfectly, from our communication beforehand, the song list, them adding songs I requested, the location and sound quality for their sets, and setup/tear down. I wanted a relaxed, acoustic sound with talented musicians definitely not a DJ party wedding band, so this duo was perfect for that. This website and this band are excellent value for the range and, again, quality of the music, 100% worth the price and more. Before the event, I gave them some some requests including Africa by Toto, which they REWROTE and learned in their own style (HUGE HIT and really surprised my husband). Also we coordinated a place for them to setup, the times of the sets, and what meals they wanted to have, and everything went off without a hitch. They were also so very sweet and wonderful people that they really impressed all my guests who were complimentary and wondering where I found such an amazing band. One of the best things about the Scotswood Acoustic Duo is how their song list covers a huge variety of music that they somehow play all equally wonderfully. So everyone's music tastes were satisfied and it made for very interesting listening, this was one of the compliments I heard alot. There are just so many nice things to say, please book this band and get them doing music full time because they are AMAZING!"

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"It’s always fun working with Chloe! She brings great energy and ideas to both rehearsals and gigs, ultimately inspiring other band members to perform to their best."

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"Dan is a first class musician and entertainer and highly recommended. His acoustic solo sets are outstanding and offer wide genres of music performed with great skill and expertise I love every second of his performances. I particularly enjoy the open mic sessions which he regularly hosts, other musicians are encouraged and collaborated with, resulting in very enjoyable memorable evenings."

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"Too professional for words, The Back Beat Buskers came to us on a recommendation. We booked the guys for our wedding, and it couldn’t have gone better. They know how to play, and they know how to get people on the dance floor! They were just brilliant. Their acoustic set was exceptional, ‘versatile’ should be their middle name. We cannot recommend this band enough."

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"Mark and I were married on the 1st September2025 at Thirty Knots in South Queensferry. We contacted Dean to ask him to play for our quests prior to and following the ceremony. We requested a mix of old and new songs. Dean did not let us down. He was professional and accommodating on his emails and always got back to us. Dean done everything to meet our requests and even offered to learn songs to meet our specific tastes. It was beautiful to walk in on the day and hear him playing. The venue was small and he wasn’t over powering at all. The feedback from our guests was amazing. Everyone commented on how lovely Dean sounded and also managed to get a few requests themselves. Mark and I both met with Dean on the day and he was friendly and warm. I would recommend Dean and will pass his name on if anyone is ever considering a pianist at a special event. I also want to add that his pricing was very reasonable. Thank you Dean for making our wedding day memorable. We hope you enjoyed it too and managed to have a drink and some canapés. "

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"Thank you so much for being such a special part of our day. You really made our dreams come true (and to Wills surprise). There is nothing we love more than Jazz / RatPack and the songs of Frank Sinatra, you sing the songs so Fabulously. You are amazing, Thank you again, Abi & Will"

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"I hired Jeff to play at my daughter’s 30th birthday. Working within the industry I come across a lot of talented people, but Jeff is exceptionally talented. He got the party started, very well organised and an all round lovely guy, which put us all at ease. I could not recommend him enough and cannot wait to book him again. His set was phenomenal and everyone was up dancing and smiling. If you need a saxophonist he is your guy. "

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"We came across Paul at a Private Party some months ago and decided there and then to book him for our Wedding. He is extremely talented, and obviously very experienced at what he does, which made the whole process very smooth indeed. His song choices etc. are absolutely spot on, also playing a couple of requests in the church for us. We would highly recommend Paul for any type of event, you won’t be disappointed. Thanks Paul"

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"Claire and the quartet were all just perfect on our big day. It really added that something special on top to help make it a day to remember. Myself and the bride were blown away with the atmosphere they helped create and they were a big hit with the guests. I gave them very little direction on the type of stuff I wanted them to play! But everything they chose was better than what I would have picked anyway! Highly recommend."

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"We booked Jules and Anne-Marie for our wedding at Rowton Castle on 39th May 2026. My goodness what an incredibly talented pair of musicians they both are. I absolutely commend your skill, patience and ability to flex your plans on short notice and adapt to the environment and timings. I will never forget the wonderful cello and pianist melodies played before, during and after our wedding ceremony as well as the wonderful cocktail hour afterwards. Jules and Anne-Marie thank you so much for your part in making our wedding day so special!"

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"Arrived well before time. Played excellent background music on piano and sax and was very responsive to requests on music and loudness. A very pleasant chap to work with. "

Reply by Des George - smooth piano plus
Thanks Nick, it was a pleasure!

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"Thank you so much. We all were impressed by your music. Everyone commented on how beautifully you played and how it added a touch of magic and enchantment to the reception. I'm also glad that I was able to leave you to choose the playlist for the evening and what great choices you made. You were very beautifully presented, which I think is very important when playing at receptions. The harp is such a beautiful instrument, so having such a beautiful harpist who is also well dressed, makes the whole package work so well. Thank you for making my daughter's christening reception magical. You are definitely my harpist of choice from now on. Many thanks Melissa and best wishes to you."

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