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"We hired the band for our business birthday party which we turned into a mini festival. The band turned up early and were perfect gentlemen even though we were running behind schedule. When the band finally managed to do their thing we were blown away and everyone was up and boogying away! We will be definitely hiring them for next years party! "

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"Gloria is a joyous performer. To work with, she is an easy-going performer who fits any format and venue. And when she sings, her laid back vibe belies a talent that runs deep and strong. You will believe every word."

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"We had a ska band for the evening who were brilliant and the feedback from the guests was the same. It was very easy going music that anyone could dance to and they did an amazing job."

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"The band were excellent, a great range of music. Started with traditional Bee Gees classics and finished with their Disco range. A brilliant night and would not hesitate to recommend them."

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"Vintage Riffs were absolutely fantastic. Honestly one of the highlights of our wedding. They played a brilliant mixture of music that had everyone dancing all night long from our youngest (8) to our oldest (84) guest. Everyone has commented on the band and how great they were. We can't recommend Vintage Riffs highly enough."

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"Dear Jess, We hope this message finds you well. It is today a month since Ilaria and I celebrated our wedding day, and we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to thank you and the band again for creating the perfect atmosphere for our celebrations during the afternoon and evening. Not only that, but your duet with Giulio during our ceremony was absolutely perfect. Thank you all so much. Keep safe, and well, during these difficult times. With very best wishes, Ian & Ilaria"

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"Thank you so much for last night. Everyone really enjoyed it. Is it ok to post a video of you playing on FB? Sandra xx "

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"We did not get a chance to thank you in person for playing on our wedding day. Loved the ambiance that it created, it was perfect. Thanks again. Kind regards, Fiona & Jason"

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"Hi Matt, ......what a wedding day - we adored every moment, and you guys were just spectacular! Thank you so much for accommodating the guitar lovers (myself included) towards the end - what an evening! We loved every moment. We must try and get to one of your local gigs sometime. We'd love to see you again! Speak soon, Ally and Elwyn xx"

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" At the risk of sounding pretentious and somewhat smug, as a former music journalist and critic, I am someone well used to hearing performances covering the whole spectrum of ability, from very talented, to no talent whatsoever; mainly on the working circuit, encountering much from the bottom end of the scale, the flaws of which seemingly pass by, or go over the heads of the audience, mediocre musical acts often gaining acceptance despite (or because of) their lack of any talent whatsoever. So, when on a random whim, I booked MAYHEM into The Old Crown, Hayes, I was pleasantly surprised to come across that jewel one constantly seeks: a light hidden in the bushel, an act of great quality. Don’t get me wrong, on the surface, MAYHEM are basically just another covers band, with certainly not much more to offer in terms of choice of material than others treading the same circuit. The difference though, is in the depth of thought in the vocal arrangements, and the attention to detail in the performance of the songs. Someone in the band has true musical knowledge. The way the vocals are arranged and used is no accident, and the music has a depth and surety that is pure class. Carol’s voice is unique, and at many points conveys rare emotion for those who can hear. The two voices are a happy accident of coincidence; Carol’s rather treble voice, Billy’s gruff baritone, both interesting voices taken in isolation, but together producing a sound that is perhaps greater than the sum of its parts. The quality of both singers shows itself also in the faultlessly correct intonation, the thrilling blend and invention of the harmonies, the search for expression in the vocals, the subtle use of the arrangements to produce expression. Most of these subtleties are of course lost on the general public, but the band still have enough battle-hardened experience and know-how to ride out any waves of indifference, and overcome the hardest heart with a friendly approach to their clientele, patiently trying out various styles and eras, constantly striving to reach their listeners, despite a kind of yearning in the music for serious recognition. Personally, I found it somewhat sad that a talented band like this has to resort to some popular (and bland) material, but one must bow to reality, and work is work. Still, the musicians didn’t just accept the status quo of this material; they always had a few surprises in store in the way they approached any song, however scraped from the bottom of the barrel. Carol’s voice sounded at its best on songs like “SUMMER OF ’69” and “I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT”, but she shone through on harder songs too, like “LIVING ON A PRAYER” and “DON’T BRING ME DOWN”. Billy didn’t sing quite as many lead lines, but when he did, it was with a power and confidence that knew just how best to carry the melody, and the strength of harmony singing was in a different league from the average one would expect to hear in a situation like this. On “Living La Vida Loca” the dual vocals were outstanding, perhaps the most equal blend of the day, with other such highlights for me being “Don’t Stop me Now” and “I Wanna Know what Love is”. The locals however enjoyed some of the lighter material more, such as “Rockabilly Rebel”, square dancing their way through the afternoon with great whoops and hollers, playing their part in a very pleasant day in a very pleasant pub. There was a humorous moment when the lads at the bar joined in with “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” all pointing and dancing in the manner of Tom Cruise in “Top Gun”! A vivid sight to behold, for sure! The day ended with a raucous rendition of “Rockin’ All Over The World”, the two singers showing that they could rock it with the best of them when the chips are down. Can’t wait to see this band again. "

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"I just wanted to say a MASSIVE thank you for playing at our wedding. You were absolutely fantastic, so many people came to me the following day to say how much they loved the band and that you guys made the wedding! I absolutely loved your arrangement of our first dance song, I really couldn’t have wished for more, and your setlist was just perfect for getting everyone dancing. Honestly, you guys were just fantastic, I cannot recommend you enough to anyone hosting a party! You have been a delight to work with and had great communication throughout the booking process. It was lovely to meet you and chat with you as well. All in all, such a positive experience."

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"Great band! Thank you so much for playing at our 30th Anniversary. We had a great day! Herrco Cosmetics 30.08.19"

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"Love for Sale were amazing, the perfect fit for our anniversary garden party. They were incredibly professional, excellent communicators, self-sufficient in their set-up and of course their music was brilliant. Would highly recommend to any friend! "

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"Amazing professional group, would highly recommend, they made our special night thank you"

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"These guys were just awesome. They sorted everything with the coordinator, recommend a shorter first set and longer second which went down perfect! They sounded amazing, played a fantastic range of music and we danced right through! They were such nice guys which just really topped off the day. Book these, you will not be disappointed!"

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