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"What a duo. We booked Lunar Acoustic for our wedding after realising my chosen aisle song on Apple Music was actually sung by Christina. It was honestly meant to be - despite my wedding being totally miles away! It was so special to have these two perform my (slightly out of the box) aisle song, plus my special request off the Cars Disney soundtrack (no judgement was given which was appreciated haha!) and it was so lovely that they came to give us a huge hug after their set. I honestly couldn’t recommend them more!"

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"Loved these guys! Hired for our wedding and couldn't fault them. I must have hassled Kelly on WhatsApp for a few months before the wedding and she was great. They went out their way to learn new songs at our request as well. Very reasonably priced for the service provided - I wouldn't hesitate to use these guys again. Thanks Both."

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"Lucinda played at our wedding alongside a pianist and did an incredible job. The guests loved her and it added a beautiful ambiance to our ceremony. I am so glad we had her there. "

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"Eccentric Pony played our wedding in Cumbria on 15/9/2022. We couldn't have asked for a better band or been happier with their performance. In the buildup they were incredibly easy to work with, very communicative and super flexible on music, with a large catalogue. They showed up and set up well ahead of time for our evening reception, and we had every guest commenting on how fantastic they were. They really made the evening very memorable, and very special. We can't thank them enough!"

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"A brilliant band who kept everyone on the dance floor during our wedding. So many of our guests commented on how fab they were! Highly professional and they have a huge repertoire of songs, even learning something new to make our first dance extra special. Thank you."

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"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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"From a wedding guest perspective, Indie Rockers Band played at my son & daughter-in-law's wedding on May 22 and as an 'oldie' I wasn't totally sure what to expect but wow, wow, wow!! What a fabulous band, kept us all entertained and dancing from start to finish, the dance floor was full, and every age range from 2 to 82 was up singing and dancing. The band interacted well with the guests and played a range of music obviously predominantly chosen by the bride and groom but I had certainly heard of 80% of the tracks and just bopped along to those I didn't know as well. The whole band are clearly talented individual musicians who perform brilliantly together, the lighting, sound etc all 100%. They were the icing on the cake of what was a truly special and memorable day. Thank you!"

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"The entertainment is very enjoyable. Thank you! "

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"Thank you very much for coming on Friday and jazzing the party up! Everyone loved the band, and I will be referring you on to others!!! "

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"We first saw It Takes Two in September 2023 and were immediately blown away with their act. On a cruise ship, with a long itinerary, you would imagine the same songs would keep reappearing but, no, not a bit of it! We were treated to a huge variety of different genres, from 50s through to current day songs, Irish nights, Abba nights, Rock and Roll and even a set by Graham showing off his immensely impressive guitar skills. I’ve never seen Kelly without a smile on her face, giggling along. She is such an upbeat and brilliant singer! It soon became very hard to get a seat when they were performing every night. They filled the floor! If you are looking for a band to perform at any function, they will never disappoint. Just remember to invite me along too! "

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"Just to say thank you for making our Christmas Carol Evening run so smoothly.  Not quite what you guys are used to, but your support and flexibility was much appreciated particularly being prepared to come out on Christmas Eve.   "

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"The Kindred Collective are a really tight unit of superb musicians with a great vocalist. Perfect for both background music and parties with a dance floor. Nice reliable people and an exceptional sound."

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"The Craxton String Quartet Thank you so much for bringing so much joy and happiness to our wedding day through your music. We will forever talk about the songs played and how much we loved the entire process from our initial enquire to our wedding day. Walking the Aisle to Pretty Woman was a dream come true, a real pinch me moment which I will never forget. Molly thank you so much for being on hand and so professional throughout our booking, you really do go above and beyond for your customers and provide a 5+ star service! Our wedding guests still message and speak to us about the amazing songs which were played and how incredible you all were, a church full of love and atmosphere you could just feel it by having you play was the perfect setting for our guests. I just wish we could relive this day all over again. Thank you The Craxton String Quartet. Shannon & Sam"

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"We were so happy with The Acoustic Experiment. We asked for some particular Elvis covers and they were more than happy to oblige. Our 80 guests were thoroughly entertained and this live music was perfect for our Garden Party, there was something for all ages. Ollie and Al were extremely professional and courteous and I would definitely recommend them. In fact 2 of our guests are already planning on booking them again! "

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"Getting so many fabulous comments still from everyone who thought you were both fabulous!"

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