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"I booked Kirsty for my wedding and she did a stellar job from start to finish. She has such a lovely personality and her communication leading up to the day was excellent. She put so much effort into ensuring that she had the best versions of songs, especially for the first dance, and that her playlist was spot on. Hiring her was a completely stress-free experience and she was a pleasure to have around on the day. She turned up with no ego and brought a fun, friendly vibe to the party, but at the same time she was super cool and professional. There were lots of music lovers and people who work in the live music industry at my wedding and they all agreed that she smashed it. The dance floor was full all night long. Just trying to think of another excuse to book her again in the future! Thank you so much Kirsty, I’m so happy that we chose you ?"

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"Hi Tony, it was lovely meeting you and your wife last night, I hope you made it safe back to Liverpool ? I can’t thank you enough for last night entertainment. My mum and everyone had a great time and everyone was saying that you were a brilliant Tom Jones tribute. You really did make my mums 70th birthday a special one?? All the best Buddug and family "

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"Mark went above and beyond by learning new songs to make the day more magical. He followed all of our requests. He promptly responded to all emails/ messages and was very pleasant to speak to. He was professional and very talented on the day. I couldn't of asked for anything more. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him! An absolute pleasure to have him play on our wedding day. "

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"Morag and her team of musicians were exceptional. Communication in the build up to the event and on the evening prior was professional and friendly. The repertoire they were able to play was extensive and they were even willing to learn a new piece of music for the evening which was hugely appreciated. Just brilliant, thank you, Caroline "

Reply by Scotland Strings (duo, trio or quartet)
Thank you for having us Caroline!

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"You guys were AMAZING. You entertained us from the very first song. Thankyou SOOOO MUCH For a brilliant night."

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"The Upbeats Duo were amazing and made my Party Complete from start to finish they kept in contact and there music choices along with mine were brilliant and even did a DJ set can not recommend them highly enough in fact we paid a bit more for them to stay longer Book Book Book"

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"Dear Jess, I just wanted to say thank you so much for yesterday, you were amazing at a very difficult time, and you have a stunning voice. Hope you got hope safe and sound, I will remember you for the future hopefully for something more jolly. Lovely to meet you. Best Wishes Carla X "

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"An excellent, fresh group of highly talented musicians who really know how to keep the party going! Top-quality entertainment. Don't hesitate to book!"

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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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"Dear Tad. I wanted to thank you all for a wonderful evening’s entertainment on Friday. Sadly we finished the meal late but given our lack of ability maybe we had tried the patience of the Caller sufficiently! It was one of the highlights of the evening and I’ve had so many comments on what fun it was and how pleasant you all were. It was superb. Many thanks. Caitriona"

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"We had the most perfect day and the music was very much to our liking! We loved it! Thank you to all the string quartet for their beautiful music and making our day even more special! "

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"Thank you so much for such a great night! Our first dance song was played so so well and you kept everyone on the dancefloor. Thanks for having our friends up to sing as well and apologies for their performance of Grace Kelly!"

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"These guys played at my 40th birthday party last year. Really good mix of songs that not all bands cover. They made the night! I will definitely be booking them again."

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"Just a quick note to say thanks for last night. We all had a great time and you were both brilliant. I am sure we will use you again in the future."

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"I can't thank and praise Lizy and the band enough for their performance at our wedding 2 weeks ago. They provided an acoustic set for the arrival of our day guests, full 6 piece band sets throughout the evening which included all the classics and DJ set to the close. She also did a cracking job of customising our first dance song 'Simply The Best'. Lizy sent me a recording of it beforehand too which helped me get my hubby practising before the big event! Because we had a marquee we had to arrange most of the suppliers ourselves and were worried how we would keep events moving throughout the evening..e.g announcing first dance/cake cutting/dinner served etc etc.. sure enough Lizy took care of this too with sheer professionalism. We had several reassuring calls/texts before hand too which helped ease co-ordination between other suppliers. One wish for our wedding was that was that our dance floor would be full all evening and sure enough thanks to Lizy and the band it was! Could not recommend enough. Thanks again!"

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