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"I realise it was a long drive for you for a short performance but they all loved it and it went down very well. Much appreciated , many thanks . Brian"

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"Ben Costello recently provided organ and piano accompaniment for the choir Auriga Capella, at a memorial concert in London. Due to the nature of the concert there was very little time for him or even some members of the choir to rehearse together before the concert, but thanks to Ben’s sensitive and expert accompaniment, no one would have known. He played with precision and flair. If the choir ever had the opportunity, we would certainly like to work with him again. "

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"Thankyou so much for playing at our wedding in September. You were fantastic and got everyone up dancing, everyone commented on how good you were. Thankyou for playing on a bit longer than planned! Many thanks again "

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"Anyone who books you for there special event whatever the occasion would be very lucky to have you there."

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"Hi just wanted to get in touch to say thank you for how good you was at our wedding evening reception! Would deffinetly recommend you to anyone in the future!"

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"Laura added a touch of classy ambience to our wedding for walking down the aisle, signing of the register, leaving together and throughout our drinks reception. Nothing was too much trouble regardless of the number of questions I asked and they were all answered promptly. Thank you Laura for making our day special x "

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"Couldn’t have asked for more really. Danny just fit into the event perfectly and made everything feel easy. Loads of compliments from guests as well."

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"I booked Steve for my mum and dads 60th Wedding anniversary. My booking was very last minute so I was a little nervous as to how good he would be . I shouldn’t have worried he was great, he sang a wide range of songs and had a lovely rapport with our audience . Would book again and would definitely recommend"

Reply by Steve Tempo Performer
"Really kind of you Jacqui to leave a lovely review. Your mum and dad were just, marvellous. Great audience too. So nice to meet you all. Best wishes, Steve." 🎸

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"Many apologies for not contacting you sooner! But I want to send my upmost thanks to Mark for attending the 50th party. He was an absolute hit, really nice guy, played amazing and looked the part too! I had loads of comments since and they were all raving about Mark and his performance. Thanks to you also for organising Marks attendance at such short notice. Very much appreciated."

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"The musician was really talented however did not play the music requested so killed the entire vibe of the party. It was a party and we requested upbeat music alongside DJ but she used her own speaker and mellowed tunes... everyone obviously left the dance floor at this point and had to remind her of the request. She struggled with our requirements despite us being very specific on booking and even noted specific times on contract booking, did not fulfil contract and waste of £550"

Reply by Bedfordshire Violinist
Dear Hayley Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent event. I take all reviews seriously, as they help me improve my services, and I appreciate the opportunity to address some inaccuracies in your comments. The full fee you paid was £459, I understand that you felt the music selection did not align with the upbeat atmosphere you envisioned. However, I want to clarify that I arrived well-prepared with a curated playlist that included the specific tracks you requested, such as "Rebel Music" and "Ibiza Classics." Additionally, during our initial conversation, I offered to incorporate lively pop songs like "Havana," "Rather Be," and "Cheerleader" to enhance the party vibe. I left out your request to play Andrew Lloyd Webber/Starlight Express as I felt it didn’t align with the style of your event. Regarding the DJ sound levels, these were extremely loud throughout. I strive to maintain an enjoyable volume throughout my performances. While you noted that the dance floor, it was empty upon my arrival and throughout the ibiza classics with DJ last 30 minute set. I appreciated the positive feedback from many guests which indicates we’re enjoying my performances. As the event progressed, I was attentive to your requests, including the unexpected addition of a dhol drummer for the second set. I performed the "Morni" provided the Bollywood track to the DJ and performed alongside the DJ and which successfully energised the dance floor. I also addressed the issue with my electric violin volume being turned down by DJ immediately after he received feedback from guest complaining he couldn’t hear it! The booking was to perform 3x 30 minute sets I stayed on the dance floor except two 15 minute breaks and performed throughout the 2 hour duration. I made repeated requests to the DJ to play "Ibiza Classics," in line with your preferences, and I took swift action to address all requests throughout the night. The DJ consistently played track’s that were impossible for a violinist to play over such as Milkshake by Kelis. My goal is always to create memorable experiences for my clients, and I have consistently received positive feedback for over 20 years !

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"I've seen Tom play at various events, including festivals and for local charities. He plays a diverse range of music which appeals to a variety of audiences. Tom is professional and very reliable, and has often stepped up at the twelfth hour to help out. "

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"A great performance at our wedding. Played appropriate music for the ceremony. Also performed the specific piece of music I wanted for our exit beautifully. I would 100% recommend Valtie to anyone looking for a violinist. "

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"I'm so glad we booked you to perform at our festival. What a perfect musical addition to the day. Even when the festival posed problems, you gave a beautiful and emotional performance. Thank you, you really were wonderful."

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"Thanks again for playing at our wedding, we are really happy we had you with us!"

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"James played for our ceremony and outdoor reception at Wedding in the Woods near Minstead last Saturday and I can not recommend him highly enough. He is an amazingly talented guitarist and his vocals are wonderful mix of acoustic pop artists like James Bay and more old school soul. His level of care and attention was superb - from spending an hour chatting music with us over coffee before the wedding to learning a new track for us and sending us videos of it leading up to the wedding to check our approval - I personally feel he was not only great value but an absolute pleasure to work with and created such a relaxed vibe. If you want a beautifully relaxed vibe and are even vaguely considering hiring James, do it! You won't be disappointed."

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