Review Centre: Bands & Ensembles

"Having reached the ripe old age of 65 this year, my partner organised a big Grumpy Old Gits Retirement Party for me in a marquee in our garden in Pangbourne. We had over 120 attend & most guests came dressed up as Old Gits (Victor Meldrew, Alf Garnet, Compo, Nora Batty etc.) and we needed a local band to get the place rocking, with a wide variety of covers from the 50's to the present day. Found Mike's band Back2Back (just up the road in Wantage) on this site and were not dissapointed. Fantastic set, got everyone up dancing, entertained us with humour between songs and even threw in a wireless solo guitar trip around the whole marquee. Very impressive PA sytem and lights, all remotely controlled by their own Sound Engineer and six musicians who know how to put on a very professional and tight sounding show. Everyone kept asking how we could afford such a good band. The nice thing is, they were so reasonable, we still had change out of our budget to spend the rest on a decent firework display at 10:30 in the evening, and after that, the band played on!! They were so good in fact, that as we organise the annual Pangbourne Village Fete each year, we have booked them as our main act for the second weekend in June 2019. I advise you try them out for your event before then (or come to the fete next year). Absolute rockers, thanks Mike and the rest of the band, see you in June, if not before at another event. Cheers Dave P."

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"Just a wee note to say thanks very much for playing at Winterfest this year. We had a great time and really enjoyed your performance. The day raised around £1,500. "

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"First and foremost, I must say that Overdrive put on a great performance that had the audience grooving and moving all night long. Their music was a blend of old school house and garage. The drumming was infectious, creating a truly immersive and engaging experience. But what really set Overdrive apart was their live performance. Both members of the band are clearly skilled musicians and performers, and they all worked together seamlessly to create a cohesive and captivating show. The lead singer had a powerful voice that soared over the music, and the drummer added a live dynamic, instead of the usual drum machine, all of which gave the music an extra layer of complexity and excitement. All in all, I would highly recommend Overdrive to anyone looking for a fun and engaging live electronic dance music experience. Their music and performance was top-notch, and they are sure to get you up and moving on the dance floor. "

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"Thank you again for bringing your energy and tunes to our day. Your presence was an absolute surprise, thanks to friends, and brought us so much joy, as well as memories that will last us a lifetime! Thank you!"

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"We just wanted to pop you a quick message to say thank you for Saturday evening. Our guests as well as us loved listening to you both. You made the night! Thank you so much."

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"Hi Ben, Thank you so much for playing such great music. We have had so many compliments about the band and you certainly got people up and dancing. Thank you also for arriving early to set up the microphone, that was something less to worry about for us! We will certainly recommend you to anyone else. Best wishes, Michaela and Matt"

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"Thank you very much for your email! Hannah and I had an amazing time, and the Groove Allstars were a huge part of that! All of our friends and family can't stop talking about how great the band was. We really appreciate how accommodating the band was in learning our first dance song, as well as playing PYT! Please thank everyone for making our wedding celebration so much fun! All the best!!! Nick and Hannah, wedding in Todi, Italy at private house – 12th August 2017 "

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"The Green Street Jazz Trio were a perfect addition to our party. We were impressed from the outset at how prompt and reliable they were in answering our initial questions and we loved their music and musicianship. They offered us a wide range of musical genres and many of our guests remarked on how much they had enjoyed all the music. We feel that we were very lucky to discover The Green Street Trio."

Reply by Green Street Jazz Trio/ Duo/ Quartet
Thanks so much Christine and John ! We're so pleased you all had a great time and you enjoyed our music . It was a wonderful occasion....big congratulations again. Kind regards, Peter D, Green St. Jazz Trio....

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"We had a fabulous 60s themed afternoon birthday party for Ian during our dance weekend at the Abbey Hotel. It Takes 2 are amazing and exceeded our expectations. We had such a fabulous afternoon, now looking for another excuse for a party to get them back! They were a pleasure to deal with and everyone loved them ❤️??. Big hugs Penny & Ian x Yes2DanceBreaks"

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"Swing Your Soul played at our Gala Dinner for the conference we were running, and were absolutely fantastic! The conference delegates had a ball and were up dancing right until the end – a sure sign that they were a big hit! Thanks to Ginger and the Swing Your Soul for playing at our event – would highly recommend if you want a cool, funky band to get the party started… and finished on a high note!"

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"Gerry and the band were absolutely fantastic. Booking them was a smooth process and Gerry was very communicative, they were super flexible and happy to accommodate our requests, including letting my Dad get up on stage for a couple of songs! My Dad is still talking about it a week later, he was absolutely thrilled with them - they really made it a night to remember. The set list was great, the levels were perfect, every member of the band is an excellent musician, and they were consummate professionals throughout. We agreed 3 x 30 minute sets, but the last set they stayed on for nearly an hour! They even changed their outfits between sets, which was a lovely touch. Every single guest has said how great they were and how much they enjoyed the performance. I cannot recommend them highly enough and would book them again tomorrow; thank you, Gerry & the Geriatrics!!"

Reply by The Geriatrics - Exciting Sixties Band
Hi Jenny it was an absolute privilage to play for you're dad and you're guests Gerry for "The Geriatrics "

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"A great band, brilliant music and lovely people. Got us on our feet will definitely be looking for other gigs and events to book. A great night."

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"We were delighted with Soulcentric performance at our wedding in May 2016. Cool, contemporary and very talented, the band were central to making the evening one big party, which is exactly what we wanted. The band were full of energy and appeared to be enjoying themselves as well, even performing a second encore completely off the cuff, as our demanding guests were loath to let them leave. One of our guests enjoyed it so much they were considering cancelling their own wedding band and booking Soulcentric instead. The band were very accommodating with requests, going out of their way to play a first dance song that isn’t part of their usual set list. The band were easily contactable ahead of the date to answer queries and were punctual and professional on the day itself. Our only regret is that we don’t have another event we can book them for. Highly highly recommend."

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"Thank you for everything you and The VIP Formula did at Café Con Ron. From our very first call, I felt the energy was exactly right, you immediately understood what we were trying to create and came back with great options on how to deliver it in a way that felt authentic. That made the whole process easy and genuinely enjoyable from the start. Across all four days you were consistently fantastic: always on time, kind, respectful, and dressed perfectly for the space. I also really appreciated how flexible and accommodating you were with playing acoustically and adapting to how we wanted the music to sit within the experience. Most importantly, you entertained the guests brilliantly. You got people singing, dancing, and fully in the moment and the feedback we had from guests (and from the client) was genuinely amazing. Your performances played a huge part in making the activation feel alive, welcoming, and memorable. Thank you again, Miguel. It was a pleasure working with you, and I’d love to find ways to collaborate again in the future. Very best, Martina M"

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"Thank you so much for coming down it was a pleasure to have you guys there, everyone said you were absolutely amazing!"

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