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"It was a little daunting booking a band based on a few small clips on a website, but we knew straight away they were the right band for us. The Rampart Street Ramblers were amazing value for money, and really made our wedding special. They learnt our first dance for us, and we couldn't have been happier with how it turned out. Everyone commented on how wonderful and unique the band was, and the whole booking process was quick and easy. I would rebook on this site, and rebook this band without a doubt!"

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"Got up and sang Crazy Patsy Cline with Cats Whiskers plus 2 other songs love this band they are very passionate about music and it shows must see them again."

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"Adam and the guys were epic! We’ve had so many comments about how fantastic they were at our wedding, super interactive and got everyone up at each set. We would highly recommend and wouldn’t hesitate to hire them again. Thanks guys! X "

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"Just wanted to say how incredible the band were for us on Friday. Honestly they were all such nice guys! Every single song they played was amazing. It’s always a bit of a risk when you only watch snips of bands online, hoping they are as good for such a big day as your wedding!! But they more than delivered- we were so happy! Everyone danced all night and said how great they were. Couldn’t have been any better. "

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"REVIEW OF OUR LATEST CD ALBUM IN JAZZ JOURNAL Kit Packham’s One Jump Ahead: Everybody Loves A Boogie The entertaining British jump-jive revival band ploughs the familiar furrow, offering cheeky covers and originals with occasional solos By Hugh Rainey -13 October 2023437 Formed in 1984, this UK group plays jump-jive in a bright and breezy, entertaining style, blended with R&B and vintage rock and roll, and seasoned with light-hearted humour. Leader Kit Packham sings confidently in appropriate style on every track bar one, and contributes alto and tenor to the backing throughout. Packham also composed and wrote the lyrics for eight of the tracks and alternative lyrics for some cheeky adaptations of standards – My Swingin’ Valentine (an upbeat treatment of My Funny Valentine, which surprisingly works quite well) and the very funny Basingstoke (to the melody of Baby Face) and Buy A CD (with appropriate uninhibited bathos to My Way). On the whole, the originals work well for the genre. Love Me, Love My Saxophone and I Dig Potatoes have amusing lyrics somewhat reminiscent of Louis Jordan and Slim Gaillard in style. Enjoyable versions of Don’t Get Around Much Any More, Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t My Baby and My Swingin’ Valentine, come closest to straightforward jazz treatment with some worthwhile brief solos and touches of arrangement. The tracks come from sessions in 2009, 2017 and 2023, mainly as six or seven piece lineups it seems, but with changing personnels. Though studio recorded, the CD comes across as cheery live entertainment – for dancers, rather than perhaps for close, serious listening. But it’s certainly good fun, with some inventive fresh material, and a sense of humour to give a welcome lift to your spirits in these troubled times. Discography Everybody Loves A Boogie; Don’t Clap On The First Beat Of The Bar; Old Rock “n” Roll Songs Never Die; Don’t Get Around Much Any More; Love Me, Love My Saxophone; Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t My Baby; Route 66; Alley Club Blues; As Time Goes By; Alright, OK, You Win; Lockdown Chase; My Swingin’ Valentine; I Dig Potatoes; Basingstoke; Buy A CD; We Had A Real Good Time/We’ll Meet Again (53.52) Collectively: Kit Packham (v, ts, as, bar, cl); Nick Tomalin, Perry White (p); John O’Reilly (g); Steve Knight (g, ts, bj); Alex Keen, Ollie Blanchflower (b); Derek Gayle, Kenrick Rowe (d); Simon Da Silva (t); Tracey Mendham (ts, cl). UK, 2009, 2017, 2023 (No further details.) Pelican records PEL CD 523 "

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"From the outset craig was amazing he catered for all our needs and nothing was to much trouble . Highly recommend craig he kept 300 ppl dancing ? and great voice Elvis lives on ."

Reply by Elvis Fever
Thank you Simon it was my pleasure to be a part of the event for 2 very worthy causes. Thank you very much.

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"Excellent performance!  It was a memorable night! Capricorn did a great job of learning a brand new comedy song at short notice for our special event at Edgbaston stadium. Thanks for your help. Anil Anil Bagul, QE hospital, Edgebaston"

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"Hello Ben and Ben, Thank you both SO MUCH for donating your services to Hydon Hill yesterday evening. As usual the music was perfect - top quality, entertaining, unobtrusive, responsive to the event. We heard lots of complimentary comments. I haven't heard yet how much was raised for the residents' garden and associated projects, but it was clear that Hydon Hill got a lot out of the event and it was great to have the local community involved in helping. Hope your gigs went well today, and look forward to seeing you again soon!"

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"House of Chords were fantastic! From the first time we contacted them until our wedding the communication and help we received was first class. The guys were professional, friendly and ultimately a great support. The evening was incredible and exactly what we wanted. Fun, lively and flexible. Thank you so much for making our day so memorable!"

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"Thank you and the band for such an amazing evening. We had so many amazing comments from our guests about how good you were & I have to concur - you guys turned out exactly how I wanted. You really are great! Thanks once again! Keep on doing what you do!"

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"The band were terrific, they catered for all of our needs. Very polite gentlemen who just asked me when I wanted them to play, set times were all lost & they just went with the flow! The actual music was great with one more song, one more song being echoed around the barn at the end (which they duly did do). They really got people on their feet too, which is not always an easy thing to do! Cheers guys!"

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"The Kings of hot swing were really brilliant - lots of lovely compliments from our guests, thank you very much!!"

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"Hello! I realised we never said THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! You lot absolutely 100% nailed it! We are both so so happy with the glorious soundtrack you provided for our party. The music was amazing, and the energy you all brought was incredible. We knew it was going to be good, but had no idea it would be that good! You got the party started in ways we could never have imagined! Everyone had the best time dancing to your sound, we could not have wished for more. There aren’t words for how grateful we are, just thank you thank you thank you!!! "

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"Ben, you were brilliant. Everyone said how much they enjoyed your music. Thank you so much for helping to make our day so special. Enjoy the rest of your weekend."

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"Thank you Carousel for an unforgettable night. Your music was amazing - everyone loved it - especially my Dad . Hope you had a safe journey home and we really did appreciate you coming all that way. You are 2 lovely people who fitted in perfect for our special night xxx"

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