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"From first booking John for my Golf Captains Day in early 2020 to actually being able to hold the event in July 2021 he was very accommodating.Before the event I spoke with John and discussed the evening and how it should go.He is multi talented and brings a lot to the party.Knowing how difficult it is to please everybody I asked John to do whatever he thought went down best.He did this perfectly judging the mood of his audience and adapting accordingly.We as a family thoroughly enjoyed his voice and his choice of songs and thought he got the volume correct for the size of the club.He later kept the members entertained with his disco and obliging the members with their requests.This was our first major event post COVID and thanks to John went exceptionally well.I have had many positive comments since the event saying what a good night they all had.I would have no hesitation in using John again in the future or recommending him to anyone else."

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"I Highly recommend CAVE. She played at our wedding and was amazing! So many people said to us how perfect she was. A nice added touch to our wedding day. Thank you so much! "

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"I honestly carnt recommend Cherry Bomb enough ,an absolutely amazing entertainer,this lady truly didn't disappoint, everyone of all ages enjoyed her so much they didn't want her to go . Really carnt wait to have my next event as I would have no hesitation to have cherry bomb again ."

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"If you are considering a pianist please let it be Nigel Hammond! He is professional, easy to get on with, flexible and plays beautifully. Nigel brought something very different to our wedding ceremony and drinks reception and we are so glad that he was able to be our pianist. He played something for everyone and even the children enjoyed the music. Nigel is responsive and has a lovely sense of humour, he always responded to our emails very quickly and the booking process was straightforward. Thank you Nigel."

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"Nigel was the absolute star of our wedding. A hidden gem. A humble man who is extraordinarily talented. The number of songs he is able to play is unbelievable and even learnt new songs to tailor to our desires. One of the highlights of the wedding was when Nigel played Hans Zimmer (Time and Interstellar). The guests were absolutely amazed and gave him a round of applause. Thank you Nigel for making our special day even more special!"

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"Emily was amazing. She played at our wedding and for the drinks reception at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens and elevated the day with beautiful cello. Communication was great in the lead up to the day. Could not recommend Emily more! Thank you (review received February 2025)"

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"We wanted to send an initial message to say thank you sooo much for adding that sparkle to our day. You are soo wonderful and it really was a pleasure. Everyone loved you and your amazing talent. Wow! I hope you also enjoyed the day and got your mince pies! "

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"Vernon was wonderful at our fundraiser last night. He pitched his set perfectly and gave us a laid-back and mellow evening which generated many favourable comments regarding his voice and musical skills. He was very accommodating when being interrupted for announcements through the evening and was, overall, a really great artist. I would heartily recommend him to anybody looking for a great, friendly entertainer."

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"It is difficult to capture just how fabulous Lisa was before as well as on the day. She is such a lovely, fun and friendly woman. We really enjoyed working with her in planning the day and her singing down the phone to us as she explored various song suggestions will be a fond memory for us both... leaving us very excited for the day itself. We both love music, as do our families and put a lot of effort to line up some fantastic musical acts in addition to Lisa, including a 6 piece band and a solo guitarist we flew in from abroad. We also had a number of first class entertainers and performers....however despite this, the number one comment we had from every guest during the day and since has been the dramatic and hugely positive impression Lisa had on everyone. We almost felt bad our guests were giving her so much attention and trying to book her for their own events, including a lot of people who had already booked their musicians and were now having second thoughts!! We wanted the wow factor and Lisa certainly provides that. We can’t think of anyone we’ve ever seen musically who is so versatile and yet consistently high quality, indeed... top class. From classical church performances (she is very knowledgable and comfortable in working with you and your ceremony) ... she also learnt a particular piece for us that we’ve never heard covered and yet she delivered it as if it was her favourite song while also very much making it her own. Switching to a top class contemporary set during the drinks reception took everyone by surprise....and her true personality really came out when she switched into a medley of her own hip hop / original numbers blended with a traditional Irish music session, a sing off and an Irish dance combo. There is little to add to what others more qualified have already said in terms of her pure and incredible voice. Beyond this... to give you a sense of her capability... she was able to jam with another musician she only met on the day... to pick up, tune and play a new instrument (family heirloom banjo) as a special request.... to captivate 150 guests of all age ranges and from across the globe, and was able to keep our guests enthralled and enchanted with her for over 6 hours. We’ve met someone who we will enjoy following and listening to for the rest of our lives and who we will always feel lucky we were able to have share our special day. I suspect we will be going to see her gig and perform again very soon (if our guests don’t beat us to it first!). "

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"The band were amazing … I loved the jazz … and they got everyone up on their feet and dancing! "

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"Nigel played for our wedding service and reception at Blenheim Palace. Nigel was amazing, he communicated very professionally and took his time to ensure we had just what we wanted. Nigel is a total professional and has a great ear for music and plays sensitively with emotion and passion. You can choose from an array of songs and if it’s not in Nigel's extensive repertoire, you do as we did and ask Nigel to play a specific piece for your big day, he was truly amazing and we got just what we wanted. If you are looking for your own personal piano player I cannot recommend Nigel enough, he has his own set up and quality PA System, which is aesthetically pleasing. Whatever your event or whatever genre you need pop songs, jazz, classical or you own special piece. Thank you for making our day so special, Jon and Laura "

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"Paul entertained at my daughter's birthday and it was a great experience. i will highly recommend Paul to anyone looking for a hardworking, talented singer and live performer. I'm hoping to book Paul again for my future events"

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"Thank you for playing your beautiful music at Alex and Danielle's wedding. It made all the difference and added to the magical feel of the day. "

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"Rob is a high end drummer, great feel and full of creative ideas, just what I was after to bring my song to life. Will be coming back for more!"

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"Dear Sharlette and Seb, Thank you so much for the wonderful performance at our wedding at Lythe Hill Hotel on Saturday 16th November. We were so looking forward to you performing and you didn't disappoint! Everyone said how much they enjoyed your performance. Singing our first dance for us will always be a very special moment that we will never forget. I only wish we could do it all over again! You were fab at trying to match the vibe of the crowd with your songs - I loved dancing along to "We Are Family" with all of my cousins and Aunties! We would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking for a singer for their event and hope to see you again in the future! Thanks again and lots of love"

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