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"The songs online don't even do justice to how great these guys were in person. Brooke and Kevin were non-stop dancing, singing, getting everyone up and going. Their cover of our first dance was incredible!! They are just amazing!! "

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"The Sonics played at a 60th party I was at. They are a very versatile and talented band, had a set list that made everybody happy and were able to get the dance floor filled. "

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"CATS WHISKERS PLUS CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS GREAT 3 X 1 HOUR SET MERLINS CAVE CHALFONT ST GILES SATURDAY 24 JULY OPEN BARBECUE REBOOKED SUMMER BARBECUE FETE RUSSELL CARR ( CHIEF EXECUTIVE )"

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"Thank you all so much for the great music, we had a fabulous time! We spent the whole night on the dance floor, the band were awesome and everybody thoroughly enjoyed themselves! Thanks once again!"

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Dear Wendy & Danny, Thank you so much for your lovely message. We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic time and that the dance floor was busy all night — that’s exactly what we love to see. It was a real pleasure to play for you and be part of such a joyful celebration. Thanks again for having us, and we’re so glad everyone enjoyed themselves! Warmest wishes, Matt & the Band

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"A huge thank you to Abi! She was incredible, her performance was amazing. Our guests were blown away. Abi was great in the lead up, arrived early for set up and delivered a fantastic performance! Thank you!"

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"Wonderful night out. No less than expected !"

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"Rating 5/6 : Very Enjoyable Absolute Mayhem The Horse & Chains, Bushey on Saturday 30 September 2023 It's a rare thing to go into a local pub and hear a keyboard player who has been described as a musical "genius" by none other than David Bowie. This is no tall story either. The musician Billy Ritchie was the first player in rock music to give keyboards a prominent role -- and that was before Keith Emerson (ELP) and Rick Wakeman came on the scene. Billy told me that he remained good friends with the Thin White Duke until his death in 2016. Lanark-born Mr Ritchie now provides the skilful and fancy keyboards and records backing tracks for his latest incarnation Mayhem with talented female singer Carol Leslie. Carol is a really strong vocalist with a gutsy style. This dynamic duo started their first set at the cosy Sebright Arms with Elvis's late sixties' classic Suspicious Minds. The second song was a surprise -- Kirsty MacColl's comedy number There's A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears His Elvis. It was a perfect choice after the first song. Carol and Billy select their material wisely and give their audience something very different from the predictable Mustang Sally, Brown Eyed Girl and I Saw Her Standing There, churned out by so many pub bands. So it was great to hear Georgio Moroder and Phil Oakey's electro smash Together In Electric Dreams, Matchbox's catchy rocker Rockabilly Rebel, Starship's uplifting We Built This City (on which Billy demonstrated his keyboard dexterity) and Solomon Burke's gospel-ish Cry To Me. And that was just the first half. Carol is happy to tackle songs usually associated with male vocalists and she started part two with a raucous version of Bryan Adams' rocker Summer Of 69. If you have never seen Mayhem, ask Billy to perform Light My Fire, the Doors rock classic from 1967. This was a sheer musical masterclass as he re-created both vocally and instrumentally this great song. Billy has a rich, tuneful voice and this was a stunning performance. Other highlights in the second half included Journey's rock anthem Don't Stop Believing, Carol's gritty interpretation if Shania Twain's Man I Feel Like A Woman and a fine performance of Bon Jovi's Living On A Prayer A total of 24 songs and I cannot wait to see this duo again. My only concern is their name. I think many club and pubgoers might think Mayhem are a heavy metal band rather than an all-round, top class duo. COLIN FENN, DJ, Freelance Journalist Colin Fenn, DJ - Freelance Journalist, Thursday 5 October 2023"

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"Kate and Hugh, we want to thank you both for transforming our wedding into an unforgettable celebration! The exceptional talent and harmonious melodies added a magical touch to our special day. From soulful ballads to lively tunes, their performance created the perfect atmosphere, leaving our guests in complete awe. The professionalism, flexibility, and ability to connect with the audience made you both a standout choice for our wedding. We are so so grateful for the beautiful song choices you both provided, making our wedding day so special."

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"Great communication before the event. Turned up and set up with no fuss. Gave a great performance and made a super atmosphere. Would hire again!"

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"We had the band at the evening reception at our wedding last week, and they were amazing! Everyone was up and dancing throughout the night. They also played our first dance song which was incredible. So many of our guests commented on how good the band were. Also very good communication, and everything was on time. Would highly recommend."

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"The BV's were fantastic and created the perfect mood and style for our event. With their classy look and great range of songs we’d certainly be looking to book them again."

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"Lucy performed everything from our ceremony music to the evening and it was absolutely incredible and loved by all! Any request was never too much to do and her personal music we loved! Everyone at the wedding said we nailed our music choice! If I could do it all again, Lucy and her band would be booked again and again.."

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"I couldn't have asked for anything more from this incredible couple. They absolutely made the ceremony! "

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"Thank you! You were brilliant and just what we needed to round off the evening. We absolutely loved it."

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"Eccentric Pony were an absolutely incredible addition to our wedding day! From the moment we enquired about the band, all the way through the planning stages, the band were nothing but helpful. Bringing energy and enthusiasm to our wedding party, our guests cannot stop talking about how fantastic Eccentric Pony were. The band got the guests dancing and singing from the dance floor to the outside spaces. We’re looking for another excuse to hold a party and book the band again! Absolutely phenomenal! Thanks so much for making our day even better!"

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