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"Having a great band that played the music we love and that people would talk about was hugely important to Sarah and I. We wouldn't hesitate to book you again and recommend you to anyone. "

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"Thank you so much for an amazing night, the band was fantastic and got everyone up dancing (+singing!!) Thanks so much!"

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"FAB FAB FAB! Thank you so much for making the night so special. If you're considering booking then DO IT. They go the extra mile and really put on a fantastic show."

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"The StereoBeats were fantastic! They certainly got the crowd going and the dance floor was full all night! We will definitely want to hire them next year as they were full of energy well presented and worked very well as a band :):) Great night and great band!"

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"Rory played solo saxophone at our event, his performance was top class, choice of music just right for the occasion, the solo saxophone perfectly complemented our event which was an afternoon vintage garden party. In addition Rory is a thoroughly good guy and top company."

Reply by Rory
Hi Sarah, Thank you for the review / testimonial, as it is much appreciated. I would like to thank you for the engagement(s), and I look forward to working with you again soon. Thanks_Jo

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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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"The band were fantastic on the night, would recommend them again."

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"Three standing ovations says all there is to know. Please come back next year!"

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"Rory were great at our wedding. First, they were super-flexible, fitting in with our somewhat fluid plan for the day! But most importantly, all our guests loved the accompaniment they provided to our special afternoon at Holdsworth House. They are a very talented bunch of guys, and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a live jazz band. Thank you very much."

Reply by Rory
Hello Jessica, Thank you for your feedback regarding Rory Jazz (Manchester) on 16/07/2017 I'm delighted to hear that it went well, and I have passed on your kind comments to Rory. Meanwhile, on behalf of Rory Jazz (Manchester), I would like to once again thank you for the opportunity, and I send you our congratulations and best wishes for the future. Best Regards, Claire Maillot

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"Thank you so much for playing at our wedding, you were awesome and our evening was perfect! We couldn't have asked for better. So many people have said how great you were and asked for your details. I think we could have carried on dancing all night! We will definitely be recommending you to friends and family."

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"Lucy and Jack were amazing at our wedding. Everything we could have hoped for. They were great at learning my song requests for the whole day. Very reasonably priced for the incredible service they provide. Intimate and happy atmosphere created by their beautiful voices and musical talents! Completely perfected the musical genres we wanted of modern country and pop, with couple of older songs too. For any brides out there I highly recommend Lucy and Jack, and to have live singer whilst walking down the aisle, it was one of the most memorable parts of my day. "

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"TIDE performed at our wedding and really were top notch professionals from start to finish. They kept the dance floor busy all night and by the end of the evening it was absolutely packed! They sounded fab and we really appreciated how eclectic the set list was. Lots of our guests have already asked for their details because of how impressive the band was! Highly recommended!"

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"Firstly, Luke you and the band were fantastic on Saturday night, I can't thank you enough for making the party such fun! Marisa was amazing, I can't believe I doubted her as a stand in, she was great! The boys all played brilliantly, special mention to the sax guy for walking around the dance floor at one point! I had so many people comments on texts, messages of thanks for best party ever mainly due to the band! The dance floor was packed all night! One friend owns the Sound Gallery in High Wycombe so knows his stuff and said you were 'really tight' Lots of people asked where we found you so I will pass on the details of the website. I would happily recommend Luke and his band!"

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"Ultra Charger were a pleasure to deal with in the lead up to the wedding helping us select disco tunes and even learning a specific song for us. They played at my wedding and absolutely made the evening. Everyone loved the band and they were fantastic! They set a fantastic mood for the evening, every single guest got up for a dance and everyone asked about the band and all commented how fabulous they were. We had a brilliant evening and I couldn't imagine how the evening would have been with anything different. I would recommend the band to anyone who would like their wedding guests to have a superb evening and set a brilliant atmosphere."

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"Their talent was undeniable, and it was on full display at our wedding. We couldn't get enough of their music, and it made our day so much better! "

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