Review Centre: Singers (Jazz)

" I wanted to thank you again for the simply stunning performances you gave both during the ceremony and the drinks reception. I cannot stress how many people commented to me how awesome you were and asked me where I found you! I feel so lucky to have stumbled across you online and that you stuck with us throughout SO many pandemic-related changes of plan! Thank you SO much! You really are a true legend with the most unbelievable talent."

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"Lara appeared at my daughter's candlelit wedding blessing over Christmas in a beautiful barn in the Cotswolds. I wanted to organize a surprise performance at the ceremony for the happy couple and with Lara's help we pulled it off. My daughter and her husband had no idea that they were being treated to their chosen songs live. Lara learned one of the songs specially for the event. It made for a very special, and personal ceremony. Lara went on to perform a set at the drinks reception, showing incredible versatility, from Motown to Taylor Swift. We had accomplished musicians amongst our guests and they all remarked about - and some connected with - Lara. She set the unique tone for the day in the ceremony and got the party started in the drinks reception. The fact that she is a talented artist is unquestionable, but what makes her so pleasant to deal with is that she takes the time to understand the audience and what the client wants from the day. We live overseas and had to organize the event at arm's length. Lara went out of her way to put our minds at rest and to ensure that we were comfortable. Thank you so much, Lara. You made the day extra special. We would book you again in a heartbeat. PS I wish we'd booked you for a set in the evening too! "

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"I have booked Danny several times, he is an excellent guitarist and an exceptionally good vocalist as well as being a really good songsmith. He is always received really well by the audience at The Back Room, they are used to seeing top grade entertainment from acts from all over the U.S.A. and Canada. Danny is comfortable in the very best company. Anyone thinking about booking Danny should not hesitate at all. I don't."

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"Simon performed at our wedding in February this year. Doing a full swing jazz set and also some pre arranged requests. He has a good repertoire, and a fabulous voice. Highly recommended."

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"Rachel sang at my daughters wedding and sang beautifully during the ceremony itself and afterwards at the reception chose a great set of songs to entertain the guests! Thanks again Rachel for a wonderful day and thank you for a fantastic performance! It is also worth pointing out that Rachel is also a very nice person who was very amiable on the day itself and was very sympathetic and able to deal with any changes of plans as they occured. Brilliant! "

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"Tony is a highly entertaining performer with a voice like velvet, he is a smart and charming young man. He is always highly reliable & professional and I could book him for a variety of corporate or private functions/parties via my agency, as his performances will appeal to a very broad range of audiences."

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"Thank you so much. We can't wait to have you back some point in the future."

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"We’ve had nothing but good feedback and they’ve sent me some videos ! thanks again for getting me out of a big problem lol xx"

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"IT WAS billed as A Night At The Musicals, and it was certainly a title which attracted a packed house to the Howden Park Centre last Friday evening when Darren Shaw and three dancers took the stage and sang and danced their hearts out. Two for the price of one took on a whole new meaning in this show in which we, the audience, were encouraged to join in with some of the well known songs. If you looked around, all you could see was a sea of smiling faces having a great time reminiscing and sharing some of their favourite moments from the musicals. This was courtesy of one very talented young man sporting a George Clooney haircut and diamond earring, some nifty costume changes, an incredible voice range and an endearing smile. Using a variety of spectacular, if sometimes dazzling lighting effects, and the obligatory dry ice creating an atmosphere that makes the singer appear suspended in clouds, the show began with a spotlight into which sauntered Mr Shaw in top hat and tails singing On The Street Where You Live, from My Fair Lady. Once again the excellent acoustics of the Brian Duguid Theatre played host to emotive, full orchestral music courtesy of impeccably timed tapes. Maybe it was just a shade loud in the first half which saw something very unusual and totally original. Everyone is familiar with The Sound of Music and the recent Connie Fisher version of The Hills are alive. Enter Darren Shaw looking splendid in lederhosen, like a denizen of Austria and straight from the Alps. To everyone's amazement and some barely concealed audience mirth, he became a soprano and made the hills come alive in his own special way. As the show progressed, the format of two songs by Mr Shaw interspersed with dance routines by the hardworking dancers began to win us over. For the first time ever, the famous duet from Grease, You're The One That I Want, was sung by Mr Shaw who performed the male and female parts. Using his falsetto voice – an attribute which was once taught in Italy in the middle ages resulting in the singers being known as castratto (please, don't ask) – Shaw sang the SuBo hit from Les Miserables as he duetted with himself in I Know Him So Well. In The Phantom of the Opera sequence he once again sang the famous duet which takes Christine, the soprano and The Phantom to perform, all by himself. As for the three dancers, two glamorous blondes and a bonny brunette, they proved their versatility by dancing a variety of styles from musical comedy to modern with a brave attempt at Irish River Dancing which drew cheers from the audience. The finale saw Shaw resplendent in a mint green sparkling shirt and matching flares with the dancers in glittering jump suits so there was no doubt that we would hear something from Mamma Mia and we certainly did. This night at the theatre was indeed a feast of tunes from the musicals which at first, thanks to Mr Shaw's dual voice, seemed a little hard to digest but soon became an acquired taste."

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"Olivia Marie you were amazing !!!! you made the evening. Phenomenal energy and beautiful Vocals, you kept the party going all night!! "

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"Thanks so much for making Mum's day so special."

Reply by Bridget Walsh
The pleasure is all mine. Give my love to your mum too! xxx

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"Sam sang at my sister's wedding and my own. She's very versatile and friendly. She went above and beyond to help us with the entertainment we wanted. She was a real hit and has a fab voice. I highly recommend her for any function. Fab for all ages "

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"We hired The Velvet Tones for our Wedding. They were great from start to finish! We had solo piano at the start of our ceremony, then the singer sang “At Last” as I walked down the aisle and it was stunning!! The Quartet played jazz during our drinks reception which created a great atmosphere without being over-powering. Finally, they gave us a run for our money with an amazing set of Motown to kick off the dancing. We had our own DJ to take over but everyone was already in such a good mood from the band. I really recommend this band as they are so versatile and easy to work with."

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"Kevin played at my daughter's wedding in Surrey in August on a lovely Sunday afternoon, and was professional and helpful throughout. He played great, relaxed music and it really added to the day's enjoyment. Highly recommended..."

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"The whole event was a huge success. Great Singer/performer, beautiful voice. Would highly highly highly recommend."

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review: