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"My partner and I booked Nathaniel to play at our wedding in September 2018 and we couldn't recommend him more highly! The booking process was quick and simple and the price was fantastic for the service we received. In the months leading up to the wedding, we liaised with Nathaniel over the set list and particular song requests. Nathaniel was attentive and professional throughout this process and even agreed to learn some new material for our big day! On the day itself, Nathaniel arrived punctually - even before the groom! - and began playing well before our first guests began to arrive. Nathaniel played beautifully and a number of our guests commented on his rich, atmospheric tones. Both my partner and I were absolutely thrilled with the performance on the day and would highly recommend booking Nathaniel for any special event!"

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"Jeremy was brilliant....on time, reliable & always responded to our queries. His repertoire was amazing & covered all ages. Will definitely recommend him & use again "

Reply by Jeremy Johnson
Hi guys! Thanks so much for this lovely review! It was an absolute pleasure playing for you and I wish you all the best until we next meet. Jeremy

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"Mark played our wedding on the 1st of August at Hestercombe gardens, and we could not have been happier. Really easy to deal with and a seriously talented bloke. He was able to adapt our first dance song into an acoustic version which was perfect, then followed it up with a great mix of rock covers which had everyone on the dance floor! His setup with all the lights etc really created a great atmosphere and we got loads of feedback from guests about how much they had enjoyed the music. We’d hire grouvecat again in a heartbeat. If you want great acoustic rock from a guy who can really perform and looks the part as well then Mark is your man! Thanks for making our evening so awesome! "

Reply by Grouvecat ’Rock The Acoustic’
Thank you Tom, it was a pleasure playing for your special event, you guys were cool. I hope you have an amazing life together!

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"Claire was absolutely amazing from start to finish, she provided good communication before the event, making sure that I was happy with all of the song choices and asking if I had any requests. Nothing was too much trouble. On the day she was on time and set herself up within minutes ready for her first set. Her voice is amazing and she had everybody up and dancing. I would not hesitate to book Claire for an event again! "

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"We booked Laura for our special day and she was absolutely wonderful. Laura was very punctual, very professional with a friendly touch. We made a request for Laura to play a specific song and she rehearsed and learnt it within a day or two and sent us an example. Our guests loved her playing the piano and it gave that special touch we wanted to the day. We would definitely recommend Laura she was an absolute pleasure to have at the wedding. Thank you!!!!! "

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"Thanks for doing such a fantastic job on Saturday. You really helped to make our day a special one and we will definitely be recommending you to people in future."

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"One thing to say - Just AMAZING!!!! Book this guy, he's something else!!! "

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"Dave played saxophone at our wedding in Aug 16 and out of all of the people we booked for different things, he put our mind at absolute rest. He worked the room on the day and all the guests loved his music! A true professional and a very talented musician!! We hope to hire him again soon."

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"Gordon, I cannot thank you enough for playing at my 30th birthday - it was absolutely amazing and we didn’t want it to end! You knew exactly what I wanted and you made the whole process so easy from start to finish. I can’t wait for the next event to have you back ? Thank you so much!!! Laurell"

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"Our wedding was perfect and my wife and I owe a huge thank you to The Band for playing a big part in this. The rendition of the first dance was excellent, as was the whole set. Kept people dancing while not being overpowering and adjusted to late timing changes without difficulty. True pros and superstars."

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"Hello Pete. You played brilliantly. I was very pleased with your presentation it sounded great. Many thanks. Carole"

Reply by Trumpet Classical or Jazz styles
Thanks Carole. It was a genuine privilege to be part of the service and to play as a tribute to a cornet player and bandsman.

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"We had the privilege of having Tim play at our wedding and Tim was AMAZING! I would recommend Tim in a heartbeat, not only is he a great musician, he is a great person. Tim was very welcoming to requests and played for all ages. Tim created such a relaxed atmosphere for everyone at our wedding and we would like to say a massive thank you! If you are wanting a saxophonist for any occasion, Tim is your man. Thank you so much ? ? ?"

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"Gareth accompanied my daughter for her Grade 6 Cello exam. He supported and encouraged her and made the whole experience a thoroughly enjoyable one (and she passed!!) I would thoroughly recomend him."

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"IT WAS billed as A Night At The Musicals, and it was certainly a title which attracted a packed house to the Howden Park Centre last Friday evening when Darren Shaw and three dancers took the stage and sang and danced their hearts out. Two for the price of one took on a whole new meaning in this show in which we, the audience, were encouraged to join in with some of the well known songs. If you looked around, all you could see was a sea of smiling faces having a great time reminiscing and sharing some of their favourite moments from the musicals. This was courtesy of one very talented young man sporting a George Clooney haircut and diamond earring, some nifty costume changes, an incredible voice range and an endearing smile. Using a variety of spectacular, if sometimes dazzling lighting effects, and the obligatory dry ice creating an atmosphere that makes the singer appear suspended in clouds, the show began with a spotlight into which sauntered Mr Shaw in top hat and tails singing On The Street Where You Live, from My Fair Lady. Once again the excellent acoustics of the Brian Duguid Theatre played host to emotive, full orchestral music courtesy of impeccably timed tapes. Maybe it was just a shade loud in the first half which saw something very unusual and totally original. Everyone is familiar with The Sound of Music and the recent Connie Fisher version of The Hills are alive. Enter Darren Shaw looking splendid in lederhosen, like a denizen of Austria and straight from the Alps. To everyone's amazement and some barely concealed audience mirth, he became a soprano and made the hills come alive in his own special way. As the show progressed, the format of two songs by Mr Shaw interspersed with dance routines by the hardworking dancers began to win us over. For the first time ever, the famous duet from Grease, You're The One That I Want, was sung by Mr Shaw who performed the male and female parts. Using his falsetto voice – an attribute which was once taught in Italy in the middle ages resulting in the singers being known as castratto (please, don't ask) – Shaw sang the SuBo hit from Les Miserables as he duetted with himself in I Know Him So Well. In The Phantom of the Opera sequence he once again sang the famous duet which takes Christine, the soprano and The Phantom to perform, all by himself. As for the three dancers, two glamorous blondes and a bonny brunette, they proved their versatility by dancing a variety of styles from musical comedy to modern with a brave attempt at Irish River Dancing which drew cheers from the audience. The finale saw Shaw resplendent in a mint green sparkling shirt and matching flares with the dancers in glittering jump suits so there was no doubt that we would hear something from Mamma Mia and we certainly did. This night at the theatre was indeed a feast of tunes from the musicals which at first, thanks to Mr Shaw's dual voice, seemed a little hard to digest but soon became an acquired taste."

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"B & The Hornets band were amazing at last year's annual celebration. The booking process was so easy and they were a pleasure to deal with. The performance was absolutely fantastic, keeping everyone dancing and engaging the audience for the whole of the show duration. Thanks so much, we will definitely book you again for more events and would be happy to recommend the band, without hesitation. "

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