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"Standing in as last minute replacements to fill an unplanned gap, David and Allan did a superb job covering the session. With minimal preparation the tuneful singer/keyboard duo delivered a medley of elegant classics from the world of pop, soul, folk and gospel. Engagement and connection with their audience brought a real sense of warmth and intimacy to the event. All in all a simple set, expertly delivered with lots of popular songs to hum, tap and dance along to. Very much enjoyed."

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"Flux Ensemble was phenomenal at our wedding! Their music turned our venue into a dreamy fairytale. They played during the ceremony and the reception. They have an endless repertoire! What also stood out for us was Martin's friendly and easygoing nature, which made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. The compliments from our guests kept pouring in, and we hope to get another chance to hear them play again. A heartfelt thank you to the talented Flux Ensemble for making our day truly unforgettable!"

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"I cannot recommend Georgia enough, she made my party!! Her whole style and how she sang all of the songs was stunning, I cannot stop re watching all of the videos of her from the day. Georgia gave us a list of songs to choose from beforehand and she sang them throughout her set. They all sounded beautiful and all the guests commented on how amazing Georgia was. My only regret of the day is that I couldn’t sit down and watch every minute of her performance to soak it up. My party was due to go ahead two years ago but due to a family bereavement it didn’t so this was a long time in the making and definitely worth the wait. Georgia definitely ticked all our boxes and we would highly recommend her :) "

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"We booked The Pharaoh's for a Covers Night last month and they were brilliant. Really strong vocals. They played a great range of music from 70s disco classics and soul right through to Amy Winehouse and the Killers! Everyone was up on the floor dancing and people are still saying to me now what a good night it was. Would definitely book them again in the future. Thanks guys!"

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"The evening was superb. It went better than we could have imagined so thank you for helping to contribute towards this. I thought the music was pitched just right and glad you enjoyed yourselves too."

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"Just a note to thank you all so much. The band were fantastic last night, they totally made the evening and were thoroughly professional and lovely. Everyone commented on how good they were."

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"Thank you so much for all your music on Saturday,  It was perfect.  It worked really well...and the barn dance was great. Lovely music and a delight."

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"We were looking for a singer for a party we were holding and came across Georgia - she fitted the bill perfectly. She has such an amazing voice and really got people dancing. Communication was great and she arrived in plenty of time to ensure set up was fine. Thank you!"

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"Thank you once again for making a special day even more special. Much love. Xxx"

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"You made our wedding night complete! All our family and friends loved you. Wonderful Harmonies!"

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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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"Wow. The guys were outstanding! Got the whole venue up and going! Could not have asked for a better act to take us into the new year! Would 100% recommend! (10/10)"

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"I saw the misophone collective performing in Leeds last night night and the atmosphere was terrific! All highly accomplished musicians with so much fun energy. The whole crowd loved them!! "

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" At the risk of sounding pretentious and somewhat smug, as a former music journalist and critic, I am someone well used to hearing performances covering the whole spectrum of ability, from very talented, to no talent whatsoever; mainly on the working circuit, encountering much from the bottom end of the scale, the flaws of which seemingly pass by, or go over the heads of the audience, mediocre musical acts often gaining acceptance despite (or because of) their lack of any talent whatsoever. So, when on a random whim, I booked MAYHEM into The Old Crown, Hayes, I was pleasantly surprised to come across that jewel one constantly seeks: a light hidden in the bushel, an act of great quality. Don’t get me wrong, on the surface, MAYHEM are basically just another covers band, with certainly not much more to offer in terms of choice of material than others treading the same circuit. The difference though, is in the depth of thought in the vocal arrangements, and the attention to detail in the performance of the songs. Someone in the band has true musical knowledge. The way the vocals are arranged and used is no accident, and the music has a depth and surety that is pure class. Carol’s voice is unique, and at many points conveys rare emotion for those who can hear. The two voices are a happy accident of coincidence; Carol’s rather treble voice, Billy’s gruff baritone, both interesting voices taken in isolation, but together producing a sound that is perhaps greater than the sum of its parts. The quality of both singers shows itself also in the faultlessly correct intonation, the thrilling blend and invention of the harmonies, the search for expression in the vocals, the subtle use of the arrangements to produce expression. Most of these subtleties are of course lost on the general public, but the band still have enough battle-hardened experience and know-how to ride out any waves of indifference, and overcome the hardest heart with a friendly approach to their clientele, patiently trying out various styles and eras, constantly striving to reach their listeners, despite a kind of yearning in the music for serious recognition. Personally, I found it somewhat sad that a talented band like this has to resort to some popular (and bland) material, but one must bow to reality, and work is work. Still, the musicians didn’t just accept the status quo of this material; they always had a few surprises in store in the way they approached any song, however scraped from the bottom of the barrel. Carol’s voice sounded at its best on songs like “SUMMER OF ’69” and “I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT”, but she shone through on harder songs too, like “LIVING ON A PRAYER” and “DON’T BRING ME DOWN”. Billy didn’t sing quite as many lead lines, but when he did, it was with a power and confidence that knew just how best to carry the melody, and the strength of harmony singing was in a different league from the average one would expect to hear in a situation like this. On “Living La Vida Loca” the dual vocals were outstanding, perhaps the most equal blend of the day, with other such highlights for me being “Don’t Stop me Now” and “I Wanna Know what Love is”. The locals however enjoyed some of the lighter material more, such as “Rockabilly Rebel”, square dancing their way through the afternoon with great whoops and hollers, playing their part in a very pleasant day in a very pleasant pub. There was a humorous moment when the lads at the bar joined in with “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” all pointing and dancing in the manner of Tom Cruise in “Top Gun”! A vivid sight to behold, for sure! The day ended with a raucous rendition of “Rockin’ All Over The World”, the two singers showing that they could rock it with the best of them when the chips are down. Can’t wait to see this band again. "

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"Diamond Strings played at our wedding and we had so many compliments on their music, communication was very good in the lead up to the wedding and they added such a good edge to the music on the day. Not to mention they all looked fabulous in their beautiful dresses too!"

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