"It was lovely to meet you at the Oxford Lindy Exchange. I wanted to drop you a note to thank you and the band for helping make the event such a success. I'm sue you could tell by the reception how much the dancers loved the music, and it was the perfect note to end the weekend on. I know we would love to welcome you back to Oxford in the future. "

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"With the backdrop and the wonderful music it created the perfect atmosphere. Our guests loved the music, and we could listen to it all over again, just fantastic!"

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"What a fabulous band! They were perfect for our party and all the guests loved them, we couldn't have been more pleased that we hired them. They are also super organised and very friendly and worked around a changing schedule with no problem. We shall definitely be recommending them, and hopefully booking them again in the not too distant future. Keep playing Swing Train 42!! "

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"Great night of dancing, Black Velvet Ceilidh Trio encouraged everyone up on the floor and great fun was had by all. Thank you!"

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"Choosing musicians for a smaller, more intimate wedding is harder than you might imagine. You want something upbeat but not excessively so, something that will add depth and eloquence without overwhelming everything else you do, and something distinctive and a little bit alternative, so that your guests will remember *this* particular wedding, rather than all the other weddings they've attended. For us, Swing Train was absolutely perfect on all these counts. After flipping through dozens of promotional videos for different bands, looking at smooth Jazz, classic Jazz, Swing and pure Acoustic and Folk, we quickly realised that very little fitted what we wanted. Brass and sax were just too pushy; the Folk was usually too melancholy, and for Jazz we just couldn't find the right balance of melodic accessibility and intimate originality. ST42 however was unique in striking the exact right balance of melody, musicianship, and the particular, very attractrive sonal quality of a bass, guitar and mandolin. So far as the booking itself goes, ST42 were a breeze to work with, accommodating and helpful with great communication. They like to do 2x or 3x 45 minute sets, but were happy to accommodate our preference for 4x 30 minute sets instead, so that we could have music to accompany all the important parts of the wedding. We also asked if they could manage several off-repetoire songs, some of which were in a similar style (Paolo Conte), but one of which was totally leftfield (Bob Marley's "Is this Love?") Needless to say, they rose to the occasion with aplomb and did a fantastic job! Andrea, Vivian and Chris are not only first class musicians; they are also really nice people, unassuming and fantastic at what they do. With ST42 you are hiring some of the best musicians in the country, at a very good price. The one thing I'd like to point out is that their online videos don't do justice to their range of ability, and they are actually even better than their videos suggest!"

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"Beautiful music, just what I wanted for my birthday. The music was heartfelt and expressive. Although it was background music, it was definitely appreciated and enjoyed! Thanks again. "

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"Excellent musicians, very friendly, we book Caravan Circus every year for our Corporate event. Clients always enjoy the event and are always surprised by the vast repertoire from across the world! Neola Design"

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"We hired Swing Gitan for the drinks reception at our annual Property Management conference in June 2016 after they performed at our office opening in 2014. The booking process was very simple and the responsiveness to our initial enquiry was excellent. The band arrived well before they were due to perform despite and aweful journey! All memebers were dressed professionally and suitable for the occasion. They truly added to the ambiance of the event and we not hesitate to recommend or book Swing Gitan for future occasions as the feedback from our deleates has been fantastic!"

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"I would highly recommend this band. Professional and organised, they performed great music throughout the evening. We will definitely book them again!"

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"THANK YOU so much Cafe Manouche! You were the perfect choice for our wedding, your music set a wonderful vibe for our afternoon drinks we couldn't have wished for better! "

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"We were absolutely blown away by Swing Train 42. They played flawlessly, created the most beautiful atmosphere and filled our evening with stunning music. We loved them and would heartily recommend them! They were a pleasure to work with. Book them quickly, you won't be disappointed! "

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"Very friendly band, really added to the relaxed atmosphere we were trying to create. Many thanks."

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"Absolutely gigantic THANKs Matt, you guys were absolutely incredible, and the talk of Cuckfield!!! You added a very special something to my party and I can't imagine it without you. You were all so lovely and cool, as a wedding photographer I've met loads of bands but no-one that has your unique ability to create atmosphere and good vibes. Also musically you guys are seriously tight, just beautiful to listen to. Thank you a thousand times over, and hopefully we'll be able to book you again some time in the future, you're pure gold."

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"Thank you and the band for supporting our event. Great music and it certainly brought a touch of class to the countryside."

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"Just wanted to thank the Black Velvet Band for a really great evening last Saturday. They were excellent musicians and the caller was superb (very patient with the Danish contingent who took some time to get the hang of the instructions!) What I particularly appreciate is how considerate and adaptable the band was regarding my wishes. I had lovely time and have had a lot of positive comments from my guests."

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