Last Minute Musicians Reviews

"Was lucky enough to have these gents play at our wedding very short notice recently. Tore the roof off the place, great energy and had everyone up and dancing with a massive playlist and plenty of musical range. Do yourself a favour and get them booked. Thanks again guys! "

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"Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio / Claire’s 60th Birthday / May 2025 Black Velvet Trio were absolutely perfect for the barn dance we hosted. The trio were cool, calm and professional in their ability to literally herd cats! They were able to bring a huge smile to every face which was always my wish. The musicians were brilliant at just playing wonderful barn dance music whilst we laughed and bumped and crashed about with our two and sometimes three left feet. Our last (came too quick) dance was the Swiss Roll. We all loved it and would be so happy to have Black Velvet Trio back to do it all again."

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"Just would like to say a massive thank you for yesterday! You were brilliant! We’ve had so many friends and family commenting on how good you were. So thanks again and all the best."

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"Outstanding service from a highly professional gentleman. Matt’s expertise, commitment and attention to detail made a real difference to the success of our corporate awards ceremony. We received fantastic feedback from attendees and would highly recommend Matt to anyone looking for a reliable and experienced singer. He really made the event, and the atmosphere was amazing. Thanks Matt."

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"We booked gordon to play at our wedding at Barn on the Bay, Northumberland. All of our guests and ourselves were not dissapointed.... his style and range of music to fit the venue was superb.. If you need a singer for your party, wedding or venue, I would definitely book Gordon..superb 10/10 "

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"Rob was amazing, he arrived early, set up quickly and was ready to go. He simply was fantastic he made the environment lovely, and even learned a few songs for us definitely recommend Rob to anyone for their wedding."

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"JBMAC were amazing! They played at our wedding in May and we can’t thank them enough for creating an unforgettable performance. We had so many compliments from all our guests and they didn’t leave the dance floor. It was also really special Nora learning and singing our first dance tune. If you are looking for a wedding band for your wedding I would really recommend Josh and Nora, they are so lovely and will really bring the party. I will be continuing to recommend them to all our friends. Thank you so so much!"

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"A complimentary glass of bubbly is always a good sign as you step through the door. Or, in this case, as you step aboard. We were on the elegant Millennium Diamond, a handsome modern catamaran leaving from Westminster Pier for a jazz cruise of the Thames. Jazz and dinner. And bubbly. With Big Ben glowing in the mellow late evening light, we cast off (I think that’s the term). We were presented with a small safety lecture and a large plate of tapas. As we glided by the London Eye and under bridges, the boat’s resident jazz band began to play. They are Chi Jazz: Noel Jay on electric keyboards, Matt Tween on bass, Steve Grainger a disciple of Johnny Hodges with a penchant for sneaking cheeky little quotations from The Pink Panther into his solos on alto sax and John Clarke on drums. Debbie Cobbett was guest vocalist. And this is a crack quartet, as was made clear by their opening number A Foggy Day (In London Town) — a great tune, though you could hardly have chosen a less foggy day than this scorching, gorgeous summer occasion with sunlight striking through the panoramic windows. Grainger’s alto was in the lead, offering sweetly swaying, reverberant cadences. The stately skyline of London surged grandly past as the combo commenced I’ve Got You Under My Skin with Debbie Cobbett joining in on warm, mellow vocals. As Grainger’s sax played debonair, descending phrases with the setting sun glinted on the river waves and the Shard rearing gleaming against the sky it became clear we were in for a tremendously pleasant experience. Red double-decker buses rolled across Cannon Street Bridge and HMS Belfast hove into view as the band began A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, reinforcing their excellent choice of songs. Noel Jay provided a delicate drapery of keyboards and Grainger went down a spiral bebop staircase on his alto. Matt Tween’s warm bass rolled like the waves as Jay embarked on a discursive, detailed solo. Steve Grainger’s playing on Moon River was reflective and rhapsodic, coming at the tune from all angles with an echoing complexity of commentary. Noel Jay’s ringing keyboard solo excavated the melody from a solid body of improvisation while the steady cadence of John Clarke’s exemplary work on cymbals and brushes rooted the tune. The only way the band could have improved the evening’s music was by playing The Way You Look Tonight — which they proceeded to do. Jay performed a chiming, charging solo while Grainger’s alto scooted and soared above and John Clarke’s drumming skilfully kicked the number forward. This was bop adapted for the dinner hour, and none the worse for it. The sun descended in a benign hot blaze over Tower Bridge, the blue sky scribbled with white contrails as One Note Samba provided a showcase for soloists. Steve Grainger’s fluid sax purred with restraint as he skirted the tune and Noel Jay played bright raucous phrases and dancing long lines against the backdrop of Matt Tween’s big, ripe bass and John Clarke’s steady, constant shimmer of drums. I could also tell you about The Girl from Ipanema but I was too busy concentrating on my moist, flavoursome chicken breast in ratatouille — which is a pity, because both Grainger’s sax and Jay’s keyboards were at their best as I stuffed my mouth full of buttery mashed potato. With the riggings of the Cutty Sark floating above the dark trees and the nocturnal sweep of the city silhouetted against the last of the blue sky, it was clear that this was an unbeatable way to spend an evening. Great music, great food, great experience. "

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"Another great night had by Capital Services. Thank you so much. You girls are a great find! "

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"Grogibear Covers were sensational. I couldn't recommend them enough!!"

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"Funking out were brilliant! I booked them for a triple birthday party and everyone had the best time. Communication was great and easy to organise set lists and timings. Highly recommend!"

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"Just a quick line to say thanks for Saturday night, everyone had a great time and have asked me to pass on their thanks and to tell you how much they enjoyed the entertainment you provided. Once again thanks for a great night. Best regards Paul! "

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"We booked Isaac for our wedding after watching him busk in Leicester Square. He had everyone in tears with his rendition of 'Fix You' - highly recommend him for singing you down the aisle. You won't regret it!"

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"Please pass on our sincere thanks to Rory from all the [Stonehouse In] Bloomers. I heard such brilliant reports of his playing throughout the afternoon. He gave a huge amount of enjoyment. I hope Rory’s gig at the Long Table this evening went well. He really is incredibly gifted." "I was chatting to other Bloomers this morning at our working party and they felt his music created the most perfect atmosphere for the occasion." Pam, Stonehouse In Bloom, Rory @ Chapel Gardens, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, July, 2024"

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"You need some great live music for your event or your pub? These guys are highly recommended by me, well known pop songs, singing along and dancing will follow. Get 'em booked in! 💋💋"

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