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"Thank you both so much! We could hear you playing through drinks and everyone was saying how great you were - it was lovely!"

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"Matt is one of the best performers we have had at the hospital and has been several times. His vocal skills, versatility and audience interaction are fabulous ♥️ I am sure we will see him again on many occasions. Everyone really enjoyed his performance and it is always a good turnout when he comes."

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"Soul Messengers were fantastic! They pitched their performance perfectly and everybody loved them. What a marvellous voice and accompaniment! Thank you."

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"I wanted to thank you guys again for a great performance on Saturday. Everyone loved the music and my wife really enjoyed the Colombian songs. I'll have to find a reason to have you guys back again now! Muchas gracias, Peter "

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"Dear Ben, Thank you for the lovely music during the evening. Everyone enjoyed this very much and I'm very pleased to hear you did too. I'm sorry you didn't get any cake but I hope the Ritz looked after you well while you were there. Tatiana"

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"The Hitmen were a fantastic wedding band! They performed a wide selection of songs which everyone knew so the dance floor was full all night. They also catered for a wide age range so there was something for everyone. There were professional musicians at the wedding who were very impressed "

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"These guys have been incredible tonight and we partied all night long, great range accomplished musicians an absolute joy to watch and to listen. Everyone loved it and praised the band no end , amazing vocals , keys, base and drums. Would recommend without question. Thnx guys ❤️"

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"INCREDIBLE!!! I could not recommend enough. We were back & fourth about booking due to being over our budget - but I am SO glad we did. They played me walking down the aisle / our drinks reception and made the day so much more special and memorable, Our guests also loved it! Aside from being insanely talented, they were extremely easy to deal with. Martin who co-ordinated the booking was so helpful from start to finish - he made us feel like nothing was a problem!! If you’re unsure whether to book then I can assure you, you won’t be disappointed!! Thank you again."

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"Thank you to Chris for his brilliant set at our annual long-service awards. The selection of songs he chose was perfect for the occasion. Great feedback was received from all."

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"We would like to say a huge thank you to you and the girls for playing at our wedding in September. It really was the perfect way to walk down the aisle. Your music was beautiful and we received so many compliments from our guests about how great you were during the church service and reception. Thank you so much for making it feel so special. I'm just sorry I didnt get a chance to introduce myself to you on the day, it flew by!"

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"Dahlia music played at our wedding on 14th Sept 2019. They were brilliant!! I spoke with Heather on the phone who was very efficient and took time to listen to what we wanted. On the day our violinist was really keen to make sure he played what we wanted. All our guests complimented how well he played. I would 100% recommend them."

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"Andy is a consummate professional, and certainly added some Vegas style class to the launch. Great voice and nice guy. Would recommend. "

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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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"Just a quick note to say thank you so much for doing an absolutely fabulous job at our wedding. You guys were brilliant and exactly what we were hoping for. Thanks so much. Nicky & Simon (Notley Abbey - 4/8/12"

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"Thank you so much for providing such fantastic music and entertainment at moms birthday party on Saturday night. Everyone had a great time and thought you were amazing Many thanks and I'm sure we’ll be booking you again!"

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