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"Thanks again for a great evening! You are such a talented pair of musicians and we had nice comments from everyone. "

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"They were great and I would like to give them a few more dates."

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"We as a family wanted to thank you both enormously for the very happy time that we had on the 12th January. Dad has been telling anyone who'll listen what a great time he had and how fantastic you were... and of course we agree with that 1000%. I think he's almost convinced himself by now that it really was a 'Surprise' party! We would love to have you come and play again for us another time - just need to find a small excuse now.... Very best wishes to you and Paul and thank you again for making Dad's special day so memorable (he says it's right up there with the birth of his children and getting married!) - I think the only thing that would have improved it was if we'd been able to hear you play for longer!! "

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"Wow, wow, wow! I booked Loose Shoes on the basis of the reviews and demo online which were excellent but don't fully do them justice. Danny and Catherine were brilliant. They made our event - great vibe, amazing sound, hugely talented. Everyone was talking about them for weeks. If you're looking for a small band then look no further. We'll definitely be asking them to play again."

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"Beautiful set that was so in keeping with the vibe and setting for our Wedding Brunch...seeing our mother sat beside them swaying along was priceless- thanks guys! x"

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" At the risk of sounding pretentious and somewhat smug, as a former music journalist and critic, I am someone well used to hearing performances covering the whole spectrum of ability, from very talented, to no talent whatsoever; mainly on the working circuit, encountering much from the bottom end of the scale, the flaws of which seemingly pass by, or go over the heads of the audience, mediocre musical acts often gaining acceptance despite (or because of) their lack of any talent whatsoever. So, when on a random whim, I booked MAYHEM into The Old Crown, Hayes, I was pleasantly surprised to come across that jewel one constantly seeks: a light hidden in the bushel, an act of great quality. Don’t get me wrong, on the surface, MAYHEM are basically just another covers band, with certainly not much more to offer in terms of choice of material than others treading the same circuit. The difference though, is in the depth of thought in the vocal arrangements, and the attention to detail in the performance of the songs. Someone in the band has true musical knowledge. The way the vocals are arranged and used is no accident, and the music has a depth and surety that is pure class. Carol’s voice is unique, and at many points conveys rare emotion for those who can hear. The two voices are a happy accident of coincidence; Carol’s rather treble voice, Billy’s gruff baritone, both interesting voices taken in isolation, but together producing a sound that is perhaps greater than the sum of its parts. The quality of both singers shows itself also in the faultlessly correct intonation, the thrilling blend and invention of the harmonies, the search for expression in the vocals, the subtle use of the arrangements to produce expression. Most of these subtleties are of course lost on the general public, but the band still have enough battle-hardened experience and know-how to ride out any waves of indifference, and overcome the hardest heart with a friendly approach to their clientele, patiently trying out various styles and eras, constantly striving to reach their listeners, despite a kind of yearning in the music for serious recognition. Personally, I found it somewhat sad that a talented band like this has to resort to some popular (and bland) material, but one must bow to reality, and work is work. Still, the musicians didn’t just accept the status quo of this material; they always had a few surprises in store in the way they approached any song, however scraped from the bottom of the barrel. Carol’s voice sounded at its best on songs like “SUMMER OF ’69” and “I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT”, but she shone through on harder songs too, like “LIVING ON A PRAYER” and “DON’T BRING ME DOWN”. Billy didn’t sing quite as many lead lines, but when he did, it was with a power and confidence that knew just how best to carry the melody, and the strength of harmony singing was in a different league from the average one would expect to hear in a situation like this. On “Living La Vida Loca” the dual vocals were outstanding, perhaps the most equal blend of the day, with other such highlights for me being “Don’t Stop me Now” and “I Wanna Know what Love is”. The locals however enjoyed some of the lighter material more, such as “Rockabilly Rebel”, square dancing their way through the afternoon with great whoops and hollers, playing their part in a very pleasant day in a very pleasant pub. There was a humorous moment when the lads at the bar joined in with “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” all pointing and dancing in the manner of Tom Cruise in “Top Gun”! A vivid sight to behold, for sure! The day ended with a raucous rendition of “Rockin’ All Over The World”, the two singers showing that they could rock it with the best of them when the chips are down. Can’t wait to see this band again. "

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"QTA were absolutely amazing … kept all our guests on the dance floor all night long. Knew exactly what to play to keep us dancing the night away. Great voices too"

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"B&M = 10/10. Professional. Talented. Fun. They turned our event into something really special. Would book them again in a heartbeat."

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"A huge thank you to you and your guitarist colleague for your excellent music on 28th June 2019 at the retirement party. The music was much enjoyed and there were many positive comments about the quality of the choice of music, playing and overall sound."

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"We had the most wonderful, beautiful wedding day and it was made all the more special by your beautiful singing with your band at the reception. Everyone loved it. I can't thank you and your boys enough, you were brilliant. Lots of love, Zoe and Trevor xx"

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"We just wanted to thankyou and Paul for the fabulous music you provided for us on Friday evening. You certainly added to the fabulous atmosphere of our party. Everyone seemed to have a great time ... we certainly did !! We shall certainly recommend you, and hope that one day we will have occasion to book you again."

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"Overdrive were amazing from the start to the finish, worked around our requirements, collaborated together on playlists and even mixed 2 songs together to be used as our first dance. Could not recommend them higher and every guest at our wedding absolutely loved their performance!"

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"I wanted to thank you all for the wonderful music you provided at my daughter's wedding at Fonmon Castle on the 6th December. Our guests were very complimentary about your marvellous repertoire and the professional performance you treated us to on the day, and I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending you to my friends and colleagues. Thank you again for helping to make the day special."

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"Absolutely brilliant, so professional in getting everything set up and ready to go. Had so many guests asking about them and saying how good they were, topped off the night in style! "

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"What a wonderful afternoons entertainment!!! You are all brilliant! Such an inspiration to all young people, keep it going thank you all so much!"

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