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"Both Alexis and I would like to say a huge thank you for the superb job you did at our Wedding. You were a pleasure to work with before the event and your performance on the night was absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much for taking the time to learn Jewish Wedding 2 the words for the Israeli dancing for us also- we really appreciated that! Your ability to read the crowd was great, you got everybody singing and the wide range of music you play meant there was something for everyone. My particular favourite was the unbelievable Billie Jean/Smells Like Teen-Spirit combo you played towards the end! Overall we had an amazing time and our Wedding would not have been the same without The Talent. Thank you so much!"

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"It’s March and still raining. I’ve trawled through some serious procrastination to decide where I’m going tonight; at least three decent live music offerings in Chester that I know of. And I’m sure the others were brilliant. The Original 90’s Britpop Experience are, in their own words, a “tribute to the British Britpop music scene” and a “powerful combination of passion and quality.” A tribute band, to me, equals lunatic professionalism. To tribute a whole scene is a big ask. Good covers bands are rare enough, taking that enormous and unlikely step beyond random amateur recreation. But these guys really do tick the box of perfectionists, professional curators though. Friday night was time travel night with a set list that captured the point where British alt-rock got (largely) happy and popular (in a good way). A guitar-dominated, looping and lurching opener with Ocean Colour Scene and The Riverboat Song; polished and convincing. The second song in and I’m braving the dance floor with the pointy-shooed brigade. A few songs further and they offer me proof of their professionalism. A very-very-very long time ago I was lucky enough to make it into Brixton Academy and unfortunate enough to catch James on a sincerely off night. And I’ve heard James and Sit Down many times since: at home, on the radio, in DJ sets and covered more than it should be. It's one of those beautiful songs that gets tired through overuse. And on this particular Friday night I heard it come alive; all vitality restored. There were the things I expected; a good dose of Blur and Oasis both, Stereophonics, Bluetones and more, then some referencing back to foundation stones with The Who and The Jam. The Original 90’s Britpop Experience switched between styles and musical voices with conviction; into acoustic things and seamlessly back out again. The magic of seeing grown men dance without a pint in hand happened repeatedly through the two sets. On any given set you pray for that one song you don’t see coming; the track you might flick through on the album that becomes something else entirely live. So it was with Blur’s Charmless Man. That perfect Blur poetry, is simple, direct and delivered with energy. The Original 90’s Britpop Experience are a good distance from being charmless. They are careful collectors and curators of songs; fine musicians and performers!"

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"The event went really well, it was beyond our expectations. The band was on time and is professional. We will not hesitate to book them again should we have other events which require a party evening."

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"The band were amazing and just great guys. Thank you."

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"Hi Matt, The gratitude is all from Stacey and I, to you guys. You made the evening so special and thank you for learning The Middle, it was great, wish I got someone to record it!! Everyone commented as to how great you were so thank you once again for making the day extra special for us. Many thanks, Mr & Mrs Tree!"

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"What. A. Band!! We hired The Leathernecks for our wedding in May and my goodness, they were absolutely FANTASTIC. Great communication from Nick right from booking and they even learnt the Father/Daughter dance song for us. We had so many guests come to us and ask where we found them, they were absolutely brilliant. The dance floor stayed full all night and the band did an incredible job with the set list, it was just perfect. We would 110% recommend this band, we are SO glad we found them!"

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"Thank you to you and the band for such a sterling performance on sat. You were all outstanding. So many people thought you were so amazing. I’ve never seen that many people on the dance floor throughout a wedding! Thank you. "

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"Absolutely brilliant! very much look forward to using them again! Mark and the whole band were fantastic!"

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"Mark may we thank you very much for all the music you provided yesterday, we know it was difficult to put you in a suitable place due to the windy weather,over lunch it was just as we wanted with your music reaching all rooms. Your music was appreciated by all, thanks again for all your entertainment. Regards "

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"This band added so much life to my evening reception. Best decision I made booking them! "

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"From start to finish they were amazing. So easy to communicate with beforehand and completely nailed it on the day. The mix of music suited everyone and the dancefloor was packed."

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"We wanted something a little different for our wedding — not just the typical DJ playing the same songs on repeat. Since we absolutely love live music, we knew the band had to be something special. When I came across South West Band on Instagram, I was instantly blown away. From the first clip I saw, I knew they were the ones. Not only are they unbelievably talented, but they also know exactly how to get the crowd hyped and keep the dance floor full all night long. Honestly, BOOK THEM — it’s an absolute must! They were one of the best parts of our entire day, and we have zero regrets. If we could do it all over again, we’d choose them in a heartbeat. 10/10, without a doubt!"

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"We were delighted with our wedding band, After Dark. John and the band were very professional in all their dealings with us, keeping in regular contact to determine the couple's play choices and making the effort to learn their 'First Dance' song, which was performed really well.They arrived and set up very discreetly and kept the guests dancing all evening. We all had a wonderful night, thank you!"

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"It was an excellent night, everyone commented on how much they enjoyed the band. Wonderful music, really talented musicians, and just the right blend of hits to get people on the dance floor. It was just a shame the early curfew for the venue otherwise I think people would have happily partied the night away dancing as you played. "

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"Our annual Christmas ball in Preston was a standout success, thanks to The Misfit Makers. Their setlist was tailored perfectly to our event, seamlessly blending classics with contemporary favorites. The band’s chemistry and enthusiasm were contagious, creating an incredible atmosphere from start to finish. Their attention to detail—like adjusting the volume for speeches and announcements—was much appreciated. They are now our go-to band for all future events!"

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