Last Minute Musicians Reviews

"I contacted Louise prior to our wedding which was held on the 26 August 2022 at St Mary at the Elms Church in Ipswich. I found Louise very helpful when it came to making arrangements, I planned to hold our reception at the Dove Inn, St Helens Street, Ipswich. One might think this was not a very posh venue for a wedding and one would be right. However, our Beckett family have had very close ties to the Dove Inn since the late 1800s. So, it is a very special place for us and has been a place we meet for birthdays and special evens as well as being a place to go for a quite drink etc. The wedding was held outside at the back of the pub, best described as a semi covered area with very large square canopies. I was surprised that Louise accepted the engagement as it was very apparent that Louise is a very experienced, professional, and celebrated pianist that you would be well suited at very high-class hotels and such events. Plus, she agreed to travel from Diss in Norfolk to play for us. I needed to make more than one last minute adjustments and I found Louise to be very versatile and she clearly understood what I was looking for. We agreed that she would play a mix of classical, light jazz and Frank Sinatra style of music, which Louise played to perfection. I had in the region of sixty-five guests. I originally agreed with Louise to play for two hours, expecting guests to switch off after that as there were no dancing facilities. Louise’s music was so infectiously pleasing to the ear that I asked her to play for another hour, because the atmosphere was electric and I did not want to lose that harmony that she was creating as the hour neared to the end, I begged her to play for another hour, which she agreed to. I have taken time to write this extended review because I am a person that wears my heart on my sleeve, and I am open and honest with everyone. Despite my brief to Louise, that I wanted her to feel like a guest and not just the pianist, I asked her to take regular breaks and participate in the ongoing buffet. I can honestly say that Louise played for four hours almost none stop. In my opinion this was way over the call of duty. I do however have one criticism of Louise if it can be called that. Louise I honestly believe that you should increase your fees. What you did for my wife and my guests was incredible. You made our day extra special, and your fees should be increased for the magical music and memories that you create. From the bottom of my heart thank you. Doug Beckett "

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"We highly recommend Kevin. He was absolutely fantastic at our wedding. Kevin created such a great atmosphere and engaged with all our guests and got them dancing and singing along. "

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"The best band ever! We absolutely loved having The Will Blake Band at our wedding. They were one of the absolute highlights of the day! every said they were amazing! Will’s beautiful red piano immediately catches your eye, and the energy and professionalism of the whole band was incredible. The female vocalists looked fantastic in their gold glittery dresses, and the guys had subtle touches of gold too - they all looked polished, fun, and ready to put on a show. We opted for the six-piece band! During dinner, Will played the piano beautifully, it felt like we were in a classy, fun jazz bar with low lights and great music. Guests at the table next to him kept giving requests, and honestly, Will is like a human jukebox. During the drinks reception, the saxophone performance was fantastic, and before dinner, Will had everyone up on their feet for our entrance song. We trusted him to choose the perfect track, and he nailed it, it couldn’t have been better. Their performance exceeded all expectations. They don’t just play the songs they perform them and Will on the piano is the star of the show. Their customer service was brilliant, their professionalism was spot-on, and the energy and talent they brought to the stage was perfect. If you’re considering booking them for your wedding or any party, do it, you will not regret it. Everyone was on the dance floor all night - a really great mix of songs and you can let Will know if you have any specific ones for your big day. Thank you so much to Will and the whole band for making our day so special. Absolutely AWESOME. 10 Stars!!!!"

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"Exceeded our expectations. The band struck just the right balance between background music and something that my guests could listen to."

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"Massive thank you and well done for attending and singing at our wedding on 25th October 19. You was amazing and cannot thank you enough for perfecting unchained melody in such a short time highly recommended and greatly appreciated for making our day"

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"Annelise was fantastic! Deb E, Ashby De La Zouche "

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"David was perfect and gave us unforgettable memories of our wedding. Guests couldn’t stop complimenting his playing."

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"Marc came to help as sound man July 2021. He ended up performing for us, everyone was blown away by his talent. He was brilliant! He’s also such a polite and pleasant person. I love to see how he’s progressing, very talented."

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"Danny played at our wedding and what can we say? So professional and friendly. He agreed to learn our first dance song at short notice and it was so emotional and a perfect addition to our special day. Worth all the money to have him spend the day with us. Would recommend Danny!"

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"From the moment I contacted Sorelli I knew I’d made the right choice. Julia was amazing and got back to me quickly and helped me with any questions. On the day the two ladies that played were just perfect. Amazing musicians and really lovely ladies. Cannot recommend enough ☺️"

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"Fantastic evening, thank you Lucy! Your voice is beautiful."

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"I first heard Andrew playing in Canterbury 5 years ago, I loved his music and bought a c d. We feel very privileged to have had him play for us at our wedding at Leeds Castle May 2011, Andrew made the occasion even more special. He is a very talented musician, We would recommend Andrew for anyone's special day."

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"Saw the girls at the end of their set at the Brown Cow Mansfield and decided to book them for our wedding. We weren’t disappointed. They were happy to do a new song for our first dance. We loved them and so did all our guests. Many of our guests asked about them long after the wedding, saying how good they were. Would definitely have them back again. "

Reply by Ruth Discua
Thank's guys! So fun to perform as an acoustic duo for you and enjoyed sending you the surprise video clip of your face when you heard your special song :) Congratulations to you both

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"We absolutely loved your music and we are so pleased we booked you. All of our guests were asking who you where and where we found you. Thank you for making our evening and for being so flexible with the delays etc. it was a perfect end to an amazing day."

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"I just wanted to say a huge BIG THANKYOU to you all for the gorgeous music you played at Elena and Colin's wedding! I didn't get a chance to speak to you on the day but please be assured that your wonderful musical talent set the perfect tone to the whole celebration! It just wouldn't have been the same both at the church and Colshaw Hall without you! "

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