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"Hi Davie, A massive thank you to The Shooglers for playing at our wedding. We were impressed with how you managed to herd 100 clueless folk around the dancefloor and we've definitely converted some to loving a good ceilidh. We're happy to send testimonials if needed. Such an amazing night deserves praise! All the best! "

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"Kolarides Jazz Duo were absolutely perfect for our event. They arrived in plenty of time and were efficient and polite. Despite the heat, they played for a full three hours with a very short break and the music was absolutely spot on. Many of our guests asked about them and I would highly recommend Martin and Henry to anyone for a similar event. Thank you for making our Golden Wedding celebration a memorable occasion."

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"Well, we went along to the Clutha benefit gig in The Classic Grand, there were such a choice of great bands to choose from on 2 floors, The Mrs & myself were downstairs as it was mostly rock bands and we had a seat, so the bands changed again & again until I heard the next band was a Ceilidh band, quite a few were looking around sort of laughing as if how’s this gonna fit in with the night, so there's now quite a few people sitting down waiting, so on comes as expected the usual accordion,fiddle,drummer & guitarist set up, and then it began, the accordion started then in came the fiddle then this electric rock guitar and ass kicking rock drum beat, and low and behold before you know it everybody's on their feet standing poking their heads up and down to see who the hell was making this amazingly blended sound of rock & Scottish folk, the accordion player’s fingers were impossible to track as they rolled up and down the board, and the fiddle was just about glowing to match, topped off with a great guitar and drums, with bits of Pink Floyd through to Miley Cyrus flung in, hard to believe but true, and all served up for your ears to savour at 100 mph, the whole place became electric, it was amazing to listen to and stunning to watch, I can’t say enough how much we enjoyed this band, We got talking to David (the accordion player) and his family afterwards and found him such a laugh & such a nice family, highlight of the night, so thanks to The Shooglers your time & talent is very well spent and it shows, cheers. "

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"Hey guys, Thank you for playing at our wedding on Sunday in The Drumossie. It was a brilliant performance and made the evening really memorable for everyone. Still not sure how you got Another Brick in the Wall into a ceilidh dance but it worked and it was impressive! Couldn’t have been better. Thanks so much, Graham and Louise! "

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"Everyone really enjoyed your set and you’re the first band to get so many people up and dancing – you certainly did ignite the fuse in their dancing shoes!"

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"We booked Absolute Company because I really liked their voices on the demo youtube videos, and as a lot of our friends are professional musicians, wanted to have a band with powerful voices. We were so happy with our choice! The band sounded brilliant, and really got people on the dance floor. The songs in their repertoire were really appropriate, and, most importantly, they sounded and looked great. The other good thing about the band was how easy they were to communicate with and how responsive they were. Our every interaction with them was super professional. We were so happy with our choice. Absolute Company really are an awesome wedding band!"

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"We are just back from our mini-moon and reflecting on what a magical day last Saturday was. It was so great to have you there playing for us, as you can tell our crowd was an enthusiastic one and I don’t think I left the dance floor once! So great to have this as the first party back after lockdown. We loved your sets and singing, thank you! Great card from you all too and I loved your little touch of the lightbox with our names in! We’ll recommend you to lots of other friends. Thank you so much. xx"

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"We would like to say a massive thank you to you, your band and the DJ. who did a great job...it was fantastic.... you kept everyone dancing even though it was a beautifull night....and seemed to play a big hit... Thanks so much for helping in making the night go so WELL! We had the most perfect day and will be reccomending you to everyone. We had so many compliments and are so gratefull for learning the song we requested, and for playing no saturday night....haha Thanks again"

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"Iconic 80s and 90s were absolutely fantastic and really made our night! They were so professional and all our guests were so impressed with them and the dance floor was packed all night!"

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"Just wanted to say a belated thank you for the fantastic job the band did for our wedding on 20th July at Enterkine. Everyone thought you were great and really enjoyed the dancing outside and the mix of music - we were all exhausted by the end! We really appreciate you changing your plans at the last minute and setting up outside. It certainly made it a day to remember. Many thanks from everyone! "

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"It was magical, fiery, amazing energy. What a combination Rolling Stones with Brazilian rhythms! Best show for a long long time! I was electrified at the end of it! We want more!"

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"We found booking the band overwhelmingly positive, we've really appreciated your quick engagement, and more so than anything appreciate your flexibility. I'm sure there's many companies that wouldn't have been so easy about changing bookings and bands, but you really took a huge concern off our shoulders after postponing, so thank you so much for all the work and time that you & the team put in to making our day as magical as it was!"

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" The band played at my sons wedding in sept 2015 , they were fantastic dance floor full and buzzing , my nephew and partner so impressed they booked them for their wedding last week at grange golf club,again everyone talking about how good the band was ...10/10 "

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"Great set for the Sunday afternoon session at the 2025 East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival. Great sound and some real 'bangers' to keep the crowd entertained. Perfect end to a lovely Sunday session."

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"I have listened to Jonathan Vinten with real pleasure over a number of years, playing solo, with his trio and recently with the full six piece band. Whatever the venue, ranging from the humble surroundings of the Tunbridge Wells Jazz Club to Leeds Castle, the Savoy Hotel London or the Grand at Brighton, his sheer quality as a musician stands out, as does the range of his repertoire. You need no telling that he has played with the very best in the business, yet, unlike some jazz musicians who seem to play for their own pleasure, Jonathan always sets out to entertain his audience. The standard of the trio is impressive. I have heard the “big” band only once so far but it was a joy, with a fine balance and extended solos you just had to listen to. I don’t get to hear him and the band often enough and, with my partner and friends, make a New Year resolution to put that right. "

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