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"I just wanted to send you a message to pass on to Andrew and Adam (Hughes - Piano), to thank them for such fantastic music at our wedding at Little Silver on 3rd June 2010. I was just swept away by everything! They were truly brilliant and we received a lot of comments about the music being 'just perfect'. Personally I couldn't have asked for more. The music was so important to me; the pieces I chose to walk down the aisle and exit to were just as I'd dreamed they would be and brought a few tears to eyes... myself included. It was absolutely perfect and I can't thank them enough. "

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"Phil's performance was excellent, his vocals and guitar playing were first class, he has a lovely personality and made the occasion a memorable experience. He was totally self sufficient, with good quality equipment, and was more than happy to fit in with our needs. I would definitely recommend him, and wouldn't hesitate to use him again in the future."

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"Just wanted to say a massive thank you again for Saturday! You guys absolutely made our night and as you know we didn't leave the dance floor and neither did a lot of other people! You are brilliant musicians and we've had lots of comments from our guests about how much they loved you! You also did such a great job at selecting songs off our playlist, the night flowed really well. "

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"Preview: Allan Stewart’s Big Big Variety Show at the King’s Theatre, Edinburgh. It certainly is a small world. Quite extraordinary whom one can meet by chance, when travelling far from home. Ken Scott and I are currently enjoying an epic adventure on board the Silver Shadow cruise ship, circumnavigating South America. On this two month Grand Voyage from Fort Lauderdale,Florida, we sailed via Key West through the Panama Canal south to Ecuador, Peru, Chile, to the other British isles – the Falkland Islands – and north again to Uruguay and then the Parisian-inspired, tango dancing city of Buenos Aires. Joining the ship here as we set sail towards Brazil was a guest entertainer, Sarah Chandler, a charming young British Saxophonist. Her stylish, sassy, show attracted a large audience for her repertoire of jazz classics such as Sway and Stranger on the Shore. While in Rio during the Carnaval weekend, we met Sarah for a chat over cool cocktails on the Pool Deck. 92F in the shade! Her internationally renowned professional career on board cruise ships began around seven years ago. While appearing in a production of Calamity Jane in Margate, she heard by sheer chance that P & O cruises were urgently requiring a Sax player to replace an injured musician. Sarah was soon jetting off from the south of England to Barbados to embark on the Arcadia for a Caribbean voyage. This was the start of a successful career both on land (Sydney Opera House, Royal Albert Hall) and at sea across the globe. (Silversea, P&O, Cunard, Carnival and Holland America). She studied the saxophone, piano, cello, flute and clarinet, graduating from Canterbury University with a Masters in composition and BA in music performance. Performing the alto and soprano sax is her true passion, blending a repertoire of jazz, classical, pop and funk. An exciting and innovative venture has been Sarah’s recent creation of a female Sax band, Saxation. This quirky quartet presents a lively, tightly choreographed show. Although established in 2014, they have already performed on board Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth. The good news is that you don’t have to board a ship to see Saxation on stage. Sarah together with her super sax players, Claire McGarahan, Stacy Docherty and Sophie Burk are appearing in Allan Stewart’s Big Big Variety Show at the King’s Theatre, Edinburgh from 8-11 April. Allan Stewart is perhaps best known to Edinburgh audiences for his brilliant portrayal as Dame in the annual Pantomime over the Festive season. The Variety show will also feature his fellow panto stars, Grant Stott and Andy Gray, comedians, Kev Orkian and Jo Caulfield, the McRoberts Brothers and a classic Big Band. You may wonder why and how Saxation are invited to take part in Allan Stewart’s Variety show. Flash back to 2007 when “little Sarah” was experiencing her debut on the Arcadia; a certain Allan Stewart was on board performing his comedy and music cabaret, in which Sarah was a backing singer. Another serendipitous moment, and they have worked together many times since. Sarah disembarked on the third day in Rio to fly off to Peru to join another cruise ship. But in six weeks or so, she will be heading to Edinburgh with the three other Saxation girls to strut their stuff on the King’s Theatre stage. Having seen Sarah’s solo show on the Silver Shadow, and also the You Tube video of Saxation quartet, this is sure to be a glamorous, sexy, super-Saxy performance. Catch them if you can!"

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"Vicki played at our wedding and she truly made our wedding! Vicki DJ-ed and played the saxophone at our wedding reception, we then asked Vicki to play us into our wedding breakfast room and us and our guests LOVED it! Vicki is amazing! Thank you for being part of our special day!"

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"We booked Antony for our wedding and he was absolutely fantastic. Very professional from start to finish. He's got the frank Sinatra and Dean Martin vocals down to a tee. Everyone enjoyed his performance with some guests taking his card for future events. Very reasonably priced. So glad we chose him and would highly recommend him."

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"Dan Hughes’ mind, heart, and hands are infused with a vast repertoire that encompasses the entire history of music. In any performance, he can play and sing songs that perfectly fit the vibe of the moment, and his original works beautifully reflect both the sensibilities of the UK and his own musical identity."

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"Thank you so much, you were absolutely amazing and it created the perfect setting for our wedding! We had so many compliments from our guests and hopefully we will see you in June for Jodie’s Wedding! Thanks again, Jess and Rob xx "

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"Kat came and played at an event i organised for a cause very close to my heart. We saw her play at the Tap & Run a few months ago and instantly fell in love with her voice and were so pleased she could attend our event. It was perfect for when guests were arriving and having a meal. Thanks Kat xx"

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"Just a quick line to say thanks for Saturday night, everyone had a great time and have asked me to pass on their thanks and to tell you how much they enjoyed the entertainment you provided. Once again thanks for a great night. Best regards!"

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"Oleg played at our 50th birthday party alongside a DJ. He is extremely talented in all different genres of music. He was a huge hit with the guests and created a fantastic vibe on the dance floor all night long. I highly recommend Oleg for any celebrations!"

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"Jason played the bagpipes for us at our wedding and he was absolutely fantastic! He really made our day so special! Thank you x"

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"Wait, you actually just created that song on the spot?"

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"Sam played for my daughter's wedding before the ceremony, as she walked up the aisle, during the signing of the register and at the drinks reception immediately afterwards. He was brilliant and complemented the atmosphere and style of the wedding perfectly. He sounds even better in person than on the video clip, and played and sang beautifully. He is a really nice person too and I couldn't recommend him highly enough."

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"Vicki played at our 90s party this weekend, she was absolutely incredible. She brought so much energy and everyone absolutely loved dancing along. She tailored the playlist to fit with our theme and even did an encore for us. Thanks so much Vicki! I would definitely recommend."

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