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"Martin was an amazing addition to the hen party. His energy was great and he got everyone up dancing! He played exactly what we asked for and his saxophone skills were brilliant! Thanks again the bride had an amazing day! "

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"Ben, we thought you were fantastic; we couldn't have asked for more!"

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"What a night!! So glad we booked you guy’s. Thank you again and hopefully see you again – I know some of our friends have asked about you for their Wedding. "

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"The BEST! Absolute banger after banger. Thank you so much"

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"Ben, We could not have been any happier with the band, they were perfect for us and the venue. We cannot thank you and them enough. Kind regards Jon & Susan "

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"Wow wow wow he was fantastic. Would highly recommend. Thank you for being part of a magical day"

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"We all had one of the best nights ever, fantastic vocals and great band plus the ability to have the place bouncing from the first song to the last"

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"We had the most fabulous day and you guys were a definite highlight. Everyone was up dancing all night which is all we could ask for. We are so pleased we picked you"

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"Hi Ben Thanks so much for yesterday you were absolutely brilliant! So many of our guests told us how fantastic they thought you guys were. You added a real touch of class and we thoroughly enjoyed listening to you play, we will be recommending you happily! Thanks again and all the best, Mr & Mrs Shephard"

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"I love this band... made us spend the whole night dancing in a friend’s wedding, they killed it."

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"Well what can we say! Jack was absolutely fantastic arrived on time with equipment set up ready for the evening. They sang lots of different songs from old to new keeping the ears of our guests entertained ready for more. was absolutely amazing such a talented band would love to have thwmat another event. The only down side was that the evening seemed to go to fast but as the saying goes time flys when your having fun. Would so love to see them again in the future absolutely fantastic performance what an amazing band."

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"Rating 5/6 : Very Enjoyable Absolute Mayhem The Horse & Chains, Bushey on Saturday 30 September 2023 It's a rare thing to go into a local pub and hear a keyboard player who has been described as a musical "genius" by none other than David Bowie. This is no tall story either. The musician Billy Ritchie was the first player in rock music to give keyboards a prominent role -- and that was before Keith Emerson (ELP) and Rick Wakeman came on the scene. Billy told me that he remained good friends with the Thin White Duke until his death in 2016. Lanark-born Mr Ritchie now provides the skilful and fancy keyboards and records backing tracks for his latest incarnation Mayhem with talented female singer Carol Leslie. Carol is a really strong vocalist with a gutsy style. This dynamic duo started their first set at the cosy Sebright Arms with Elvis's late sixties' classic Suspicious Minds. The second song was a surprise -- Kirsty MacColl's comedy number There's A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears His Elvis. It was a perfect choice after the first song. Carol and Billy select their material wisely and give their audience something very different from the predictable Mustang Sally, Brown Eyed Girl and I Saw Her Standing There, churned out by so many pub bands. So it was great to hear Georgio Moroder and Phil Oakey's electro smash Together In Electric Dreams, Matchbox's catchy rocker Rockabilly Rebel, Starship's uplifting We Built This City (on which Billy demonstrated his keyboard dexterity) and Solomon Burke's gospel-ish Cry To Me. And that was just the first half. Carol is happy to tackle songs usually associated with male vocalists and she started part two with a raucous version of Bryan Adams' rocker Summer Of 69. If you have never seen Mayhem, ask Billy to perform Light My Fire, the Doors rock classic from 1967. This was a sheer musical masterclass as he re-created both vocally and instrumentally this great song. Billy has a rich, tuneful voice and this was a stunning performance. Other highlights in the second half included Journey's rock anthem Don't Stop Believing, Carol's gritty interpretation if Shania Twain's Man I Feel Like A Woman and a fine performance of Bon Jovi's Living On A Prayer A total of 24 songs and I cannot wait to see this duo again. My only concern is their name. I think many club and pubgoers might think Mayhem are a heavy metal band rather than an all-round, top class duo. COLIN FENN, DJ, Freelance Journalist Colin Fenn, DJ - Freelance Journalist, Thursday 5 October 2023"

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"Soundscape Duo are a unique covers band. Their harmonies are interesting and clever often refreshing familiar tunes and bringing them to us as if they were original. An upbeat sound with skillful use of their instruments and voices. Really great group of guys, and a joy to have performing in The Walnut Tree."

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"Booked these guys for our Wedding. They were excellent! They have a brilliant, varied set list to suit all ears but were also very accommodating with playing some particular requests and most importantly they got involved with the crowd and had everyone on the dancefloor. Honestly could not recommend them enough."

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"Best band and best wedding ever! Thank you so much for making it so very special. Can’t wait to see you again!"

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