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"We had the StereoBeats as our wedding band on 23rd June at Celtic Park and they were absolutely brilliant. I had seen them at my son’s wedding the year before and jumped at the chance of hiring them for ours. The dance floor was full the whole night and everyone is still talking about how good they were. Thank you all so much for making the night just amazing, Scott & Karen xxx"

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" From the moment my wife and I first heard Chattahoochee Duo on our cruise on Britannia we fell in love with their music. Sarah's voice has a gorgeous tone and pure quality. Ben's playing is brilliant such a variety of material. I bought one of their CD's after their set and we got talking and they are a really lovely genuine couple. They became are go to evening entertainment."

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"Fab performance Jason, really added to the great atmosphere!"

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"Energetic tunes and striking harmonica. Mat and the band have applied the best of their quality musicianship to this release and that quality is impeccably demonstrated."

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"These two are great. Quality music that entertained everyone there. We would hire them again (most likely will). Can fully recommend. Absolutely amazing."

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"Hired Future Looks Good duo for our 40th wedding anniversary, they were fantastic, played music to suit everyone there, and were happy to play a few requests, even helped move the tables for us at the end of the night, really great guys, i highly recommend them. "

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"It’s March and still raining. I’ve trawled through some serious procrastination to decide where I’m going tonight; at least three decent live music offerings in Chester that I know of. And I’m sure the others were brilliant. The Original 90’s Britpop Experience are, in their own words, a “tribute to the British Britpop music scene” and a “powerful combination of passion and quality.” A tribute band, to me, equals lunatic professionalism. To tribute a whole scene is a big ask. Good covers bands are rare enough, taking that enormous and unlikely step beyond random amateur recreation. But these guys really do tick the box of perfectionists, professional curators though. Friday night was time travel night with a set list that captured the point where British alt-rock got (largely) happy and popular (in a good way). A guitar-dominated, looping and lurching opener with Ocean Colour Scene and The Riverboat Song; polished and convincing. The second song in and I’m braving the dance floor with the pointy-shooed brigade. A few songs further and they offer me proof of their professionalism. A very-very-very long time ago I was lucky enough to make it into Brixton Academy and unfortunate enough to catch James on a sincerely off night. And I’ve heard James and Sit Down many times since: at home, on the radio, in DJ sets and covered more than it should be. It's one of those beautiful songs that gets tired through overuse. And on this particular Friday night I heard it come alive; all vitality restored. There were the things I expected; a good dose of Blur and Oasis both, Stereophonics, Bluetones and more, then some referencing back to foundation stones with The Who and The Jam. The Original 90’s Britpop Experience switched between styles and musical voices with conviction; into acoustic things and seamlessly back out again. The magic of seeing grown men dance without a pint in hand happened repeatedly through the two sets. On any given set you pray for that one song you don’t see coming; the track you might flick through on the album that becomes something else entirely live. So it was with Blur’s Charmless Man. That perfect Blur poetry, is simple, direct and delivered with energy. The Original 90’s Britpop Experience are a good distance from being charmless. They are careful collectors and curators of songs; fine musicians and performers!"

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"As it says..."Exceptional Acoustic Duo"! "

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"The Cheers provided fantastic live music for our evening wedding reception. They were fun, friendly and professional. Ben made it simple to arrange before the day what we’d like performed providing a large playlist for us to choose from. Don’t hesitate to book The Cheers - you won’t be disappointed. "

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"Emma recently sang at our church service singing a mixture of hymns and contemporary songs. We couldn't have been happier and all our guests commented on how good her voice was, really adding something special to the service. Emma was great to work with and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend her"

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"I really loved having the steel band perform at out summer party, they made the atmosphere so vibrant and everyone felt like they were somewhere tropical! decent friendly people. I would hire them again for sure"

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"Thank you Funk Federation, you really read your audience. You contributed to a really laid-back atmosphere for our drinks party and you know exactly when to 'ramp' it up a little towards the end of the evening for everyone to have a boogie We will definitely ask you back again for our next birthday party!"

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"My new wife and I booked 106 miles to Chicago for our wedding. We were looking for a band with a set list of songs that people were going to know and dance to… and with 106 Miles to Chicago we got all that and more! Very professional, great interaction with the audience and a set list that kept us and our guests dancing and singing from the first song to the last. Andy finished off the evening with a DJ set that picked up exactly where the live performance finished, with everyone dancing and singing along until it was time to go home. 106 Miles to Chicago are excellent - They definitely helped make our day memorable. Richard and Louise Hill "

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"If you’re looking for entertainment that is professional in style and which offers your guests that extra something special, you can’t go wrong with Harbour Lights Collective. BRILLIANT :) "

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"Gareth did the live music for an annual bash that we organise at our home in Sykehouse, England. We saw him perform at The local restaurant in town prior (The Old George) and decided that his extensive repertoire and personable nature would be perfect us. Despite the rain during the outdoor event, Gareth delivered a great show to a very high standard and was patient enough to wait for the rain to stop so that we could have a great night. He is highly recommended for any type of private event that someone would be looking to organise. You will not be disappointed."

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