Review Centre: Acoustic Bands

"Simply the most amazing duo, incredible voices, sound and overall vibe whilst also being two of the loveliest people"

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"Booked them for my wedding reception Oct 2017. To be honest, they were really quite rude, especially Mick who led it. They arrived grumpy, ate loads of the food without asking, complained a lot, and one of them went around grabbing our guests to get them to dance. I don't consider myself fussy... but I expected more as a paying customer on my wedding day. Music was good to be fair though."

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"Pop Goes The Samba went down very well at the event. They have a wide range of songs but all with a different twist & a superb sound quality."

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"We went to see Agra play at Café Ventoux. They were brilliant absolutely mesmerising ?. Steve's original songs were beautiful and emotional and of these extraordinary times. When Amy sang Somewhere Over the Rainbow I felt as if I'd never heard it before - beyond beautiful. If you get a chance to see them, you won't regret it."

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"Thank you to the Hot Hats for playing at our wedding at the Bishops Palace in Wells. There was good communication before and during the evening to make sure they played exactly what we wanted. Even between sets our guests enjoyed chatting to them and they mingled well. They arrived early to set up and once they started they got all our guests up dancing, everyone enjoyed the evening and we have received many compliments on their behalf. We cannot fault the Hot Hats and would recommend to all."

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"Loved having them churn out the reels at a private party. (13th September 2025 Saturday Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4) Couldn’t have been happier with our choice. I think they read the audience well and our (in) capabilities at following instruction, which meant that we did enough right to keep the dances going and cause enough confusion for fun and hilarity to shine through. Brilliant night. Can’t wait for another excuse to have these four back again. Thank you so much for a fantastic evening. Tamsin Morse 16th September 2025"

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"J.A.R created the perfect vibe for my son's 21st. Music for all ages. Sunshine On Leith was superb and the Dua Lipa numbers went down a storm. They even let James get up and sing 😀 A great sound for any occasion."

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"From the minute we heard this lovely pair at a wedding fair, we knew we had to have them. The music is simply beautiful and I’m so glad they were part of our special day. Thank you so much Jaya and Sarah! X"

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"You were absolutely brilliant; I loved hearing you play the tunes we had selected for our ceremony itself and then to have you playing in the sunshine in the gatehouse gardens while we mingled and chatted to our friends with our fizz was wonderful. So many of our guests commented to us on how great you were and how lovely it was to hear a mix of modern and classical pieces being played so beautifully. A very personal thank you from me for playing my favourite song (One Day Like this; Elbow) twice for me, I knew that I wanted to walk out to it but I knew that I would be able to hear it all and I wanted to stand and appreciate it too. As it happened we had been whisked away into the Castle ruins to have our pictures taken when I heard you start playing it again and walking back through the castle and its formal gardens listen to my song on your beautiful instruments was a very special part of our day that I'll never forget. I would definitely wholeheartedly recommend you, you made our drinks reception feel very special. "

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"We had the trio for our wedding breakfast and their full band later with multiple singers. So professional and absolutely stunning vocals."

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"Hi Brian, we just wanted to say a massive thanks for playing at our special day. Your duo was just what we wanted and the songs you played were perfect including the first dance! We will be recommending you to all our friends!"

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"We hired Thomas at the Sunny Steel Band for a 2 hour workshop to teach a group of 30 of us for our corporate team building day. From start to finish Thomas was great, from initial enquiries about booking the band through to when the workshop had finished. He was very informative, polite and attentive. The workshop itself was brilliant as well. We had chosen a couple of songs with Thomas that we wanted to learn prior to the day. Thomas was a great teacher, not only teaching us how to play but the history behind the steel drums and how learning and playing the drums can help us to understand how we all work differently. There were some of the team on the drums whilst the rest were on percussion instruments and we swapped in and out so that everyone got a go on each instrument. At the end of the workshop Thomas played the songs how they should have sounded like(!) and even played a couple of songs upon request so we could hear how the drums can really should sound! Everyone had a great day and I highly recommend the Sunny Steel Band for any corporate team building workshop, we will definitely keep them in mind for further workshops and events we may have. "

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"The Rag Tag Misfits have been enthralling the crowds at Manor Farm Music Festival since it’s birth. Expect an all inclusive gathering of foot tapping, home spun frock songs with heart warming lyrics on life as it is. Echoes of social justice and solidarity unite familiar ‘sing along’ covers with the Rag Tags signature bongo/ harmonica grooves to create a ‘feel good’ easy going festival vibe that has brought these guys back year after year"

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"Recently booked Shaun & Carrie for a bespoke event that was organised, I was overwhelmed by there professionalism and ability to create a show at the "drop of a hat" there catalogue of songs is extensive! Highly recommended, Many thanks again!"

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"Gloria is a joyous performer. To work with, she is an easy-going performer who fits any format and venue. And when she sings, her laid back vibe belies a talent that runs deep and strong. You will believe every word."

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