Review Centre: Indian & Bollywood Bands

"Laura is a delightful professional and beyond talented. Her setup to play piano during our canapés was seamless and brought with it the perfect ambient tone that we were hoping for whilst our guests mingled. Laura's performance was truly special and exactly what we asked for. In a conversation before the day, we detailed what we would like and Laura delivered with a mix of classic and contemporary style pieces. Thank you Laura, we couldn't be happier!"

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"The musician was really talented however did not play the music requested so killed the entire vibe of the party. It was a party and we requested upbeat music alongside DJ but she used her own speaker and mellowed tunes... everyone obviously left the dance floor at this point and had to remind her of the request. She struggled with our requirements despite us being very specific on booking and even noted specific times on contract booking, did not fulfil contract and waste of £550"

Reply by Bedfordshire Violinist
Dear Hayley Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent event. I take all reviews seriously, as they help me improve my services, and I appreciate the opportunity to address some inaccuracies in your comments. The full fee you paid was £459, I understand that you felt the music selection did not align with the upbeat atmosphere you envisioned. However, I want to clarify that I arrived well-prepared with a curated playlist that included the specific tracks you requested, such as "Rebel Music" and "Ibiza Classics." Additionally, during our initial conversation, I offered to incorporate lively pop songs like "Havana," "Rather Be," and "Cheerleader" to enhance the party vibe. I left out your request to play Andrew Lloyd Webber/Starlight Express as I felt it didn’t align with the style of your event. Regarding the DJ sound levels, these were extremely loud throughout. I strive to maintain an enjoyable volume throughout my performances. While you noted that the dance floor, it was empty upon my arrival and throughout the ibiza classics with DJ last 30 minute set. I appreciated the positive feedback from many guests which indicates we’re enjoying my performances. As the event progressed, I was attentive to your requests, including the unexpected addition of a dhol drummer for the second set. I performed the "Morni" provided the Bollywood track to the DJ and performed alongside the DJ and which successfully energised the dance floor. I also addressed the issue with my electric violin volume being turned down by DJ immediately after he received feedback from guest complaining he couldn’t hear it! The booking was to perform 3x 30 minute sets I stayed on the dance floor except two 15 minute breaks and performed throughout the 2 hour duration. I made repeated requests to the DJ to play "Ibiza Classics," in line with your preferences, and I took swift action to address all requests throughout the night. The DJ consistently played track’s that were impossible for a violinist to play over such as Milkshake by Kelis. My goal is always to create memorable experiences for my clients, and I have consistently received positive feedback for over 20 years !

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"Amazing! A true professional. I would definitely recommend Laura."

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"We had a birthday party on 8th of July 2023 with 515 Crew and it was a huge success and would thoroughly recommend them with great artistes like Shama, Chirag, Sreejith and Joy."

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"EM Strings were absolutely amazing and provided the most beautiful live music for our summer garden party this August. Each member of the ensemble was so talented and also so lovely to interact with. They have such an extensive repertoire of songs that we were treated to, hit after hit. We would highly recommend them and will 100% be booking them for our future events. "

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"I booked Alisha to play at my sister's engagement party and it was the best decision I could have made!!! She was thoroughly professional throughout accommodated all of our requests (both Indian and English songs) and is above all Alisha is lovely lady."

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"Just wanted to say a big thanks to you all from Gail and myself for the fantastic job you did at our wedding on Saturday. You sounded AMAZING!! Better than I could have imagined, everyone was talking about you, and the only disappointment was that I didn't get to hear more of you. Thanks a million. "

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"The best live musicians I've ever heard!"

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"We are currently on honeymoon with very little phone reception but we just wanted to say a massive thank you for putting on an amazing performance! You didnt let us down! I can't wait to see the videos now. All our friends were impressed!"

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"The early part of the day was covered by your HARPIST, she was extremely accomodating moving her position (and heavy harp) 3 times at our request including onto the balcony whilst photographs were being taken outside. Her flexibility and willingness to do this was well above and beyond the call of duty and I would be grateful if you would pass on our very sincere thanks for her support as I missed her departure on the day. And of course the music, a mixture of East and West, was superb and enjoyed and commented on by all. The Wedding Breakfast was accompanied by music from your STRING QUARTET who were similarly flexible when we moved their position. Music was again a mixture of Bollywood and classical/jazz/film music and, once again, enjoyed by all. Finally my thanks to you, your response to my very late request for musicians was both friendly and professional and your ability to provide to the specifications I supplied (a mixture of Indian and western music) was unique and certainly saved the day for me. In closing I would have no hesitation in recommending your organisation to others and would be happy for you to publish this note in part or full as you desire. Regards Nigel"

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"Thank you Shama & 515 Crew for the amazing performance. We all loved it & had lots of good feedback. April 2022"

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"I just wanted to say THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for your beautiful playing on Saturday!! Your music just made our ceremony feel like a total dream, and filled our celebrations with beautiful, magical sounds.You clearly love what you do - it comes through in your playing and in the huge smile you constantly have on your face!! :) Again thank you so so very much. The special moment you started playing Clair de Lune, mine and my Dad's favourite piece, will stay with me forever. You are one talented lady."

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"We write to say Thank You for the entertainment at our charity event. Professional, versatile and with an extremely diverse repetoire, the music was enjoyed by all. Your music embodies character, emotion and power. You started the event on a strong note and, critically, ended on an even stronger note. You were able to exceed our requirements with finesse. I will be booking you again in the near future and would not hesitate to recommend the band to anybody enquiring. It was impressive how professional, you, Chirag and all the band have been from start to finish. We thank you again and hope you enjoyed performing for us as much as we enjoyed dancing for you!'"

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"Thank you for your cooperation and success for a smooth new Cayenne Launch event yesterday evening in Kuwait."

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"Thank you so much for coming. The playing was outstanding and it meant a huge amount to me & my family and friends."

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