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"What a cracking night we had at The Plough recently. The band got us all up dancing and singing along with loads of well known crowd pleasers! Can't wait to see them at their next gig."

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"It’s March and still raining. I’ve trawled through some serious procrastination to decide where I’m going tonight; at least three decent live music offerings in Chester that I know of. And I’m sure the others were brilliant. The Original 90’s Britpop Experience are, in their own words, a “tribute to the British Britpop music scene” and a “powerful combination of passion and quality.” A tribute band, to me, equals lunatic professionalism. To tribute a whole scene is a big ask. Good covers bands are rare enough, taking that enormous and unlikely step beyond random amateur recreation. But these guys really do tick the box of perfectionists, professional curators though. Friday night was time travel night with a set list that captured the point where British alt-rock got (largely) happy and popular (in a good way). A guitar-dominated, looping and lurching opener with Ocean Colour Scene and The Riverboat Song; polished and convincing. The second song in and I’m braving the dance floor with the pointy-shooed brigade. A few songs further and they offer me proof of their professionalism. A very-very-very long time ago I was lucky enough to make it into Brixton Academy and unfortunate enough to catch James on a sincerely off night. And I’ve heard James and Sit Down many times since: at home, on the radio, in DJ sets and covered more than it should be. It's one of those beautiful songs that gets tired through overuse. And on this particular Friday night I heard it come alive; all vitality restored. There were the things I expected; a good dose of Blur and Oasis both, Stereophonics, Bluetones and more, then some referencing back to foundation stones with The Who and The Jam. The Original 90’s Britpop Experience switched between styles and musical voices with conviction; into acoustic things and seamlessly back out again. The magic of seeing grown men dance without a pint in hand happened repeatedly through the two sets. On any given set you pray for that one song you don’t see coming; the track you might flick through on the album that becomes something else entirely live. So it was with Blur’s Charmless Man. That perfect Blur poetry, is simple, direct and delivered with energy. The Original 90’s Britpop Experience are a good distance from being charmless. They are careful collectors and curators of songs; fine musicians and performers!"

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"An amazing evening listening to Sundown! A great variety of music to suit all. Amazing singer with lovely tones. A great afternoon/evening had by all! The energy of the night lifted when the band came on and they kept it going throughout the set. I can see them being a great band for all different kinds of events."

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"Last night’s performance by award-winning modern country duo Adele & Andy at The Quarter @ Potbank was nothing short of captivating. From the moment they took to the stage, the pair’s natural chemistry and polished artistry had the audience hooked. Adele’s vocals were a true highlight of the evening – clear, beautiful, and utterly sensational. Her silky, rich tones carried every lyric with both emotion and precision, drawing listeners into each song’s story. Andy’s guitar work, subtle yet powerful, provided the perfect backdrop, allowing Adele’s voice to shine while adding depth and texture to their sound. Their set, rooted in personal life experiences and heartfelt storytelling, resonated strongly with the crowd. It’s easy to see why Adele & Andy have built such a loyal following — their authenticity, warmth, and musical talent create a connection that feels both personal and universal. The audience response was electric, with cheers and applause that proved just how much this duo is loved by their fans. By the final chord, it was clear that Adele & Andy had not only met expectations but exceeded them, leaving everyone eager for their next appearance at Potbank."

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"Busy busy night. Brought in the crowds. Will definitely rebook."

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"Fabulous evening at The Sun Inn. Kirsty and the River Rats are fabulous "

Reply by Kirsty and the River Rats
Thanks for you support Steve. You are always a welcome sight at our gigs

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"We absolutely loved having you guys play! You were so easy to work with and you really know how to get the crowd going."

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"Abi - you were simply fantastic, we cannot thank you enough. All the guests said how brilliant you were too. We had the perfect day."

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"These guys are such a charismatic and talented bunch of musicians. They had the crowd dancing for the duration of their set, we couldn't get enough. I can't see how it gets any better than this for a covers band."

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"My days one of my favourite bands! There fantastic and play a bit of everything! Had them for my sisters 60th birthday they were fab!! Definitely would recommend The Marvellous Motown Souls!!!!"

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"The music was lovely thank you very much we are looking forward to welcoming them back in a couple of weeks."

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"I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the music at our wedding. We both loved what you played, and I’ve had so many guests tell me that it really made the drinks reception special."

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"Had The Players for our wedding. Absolutely brilliant and professional. Learnt our first dance song, got the crowd dancing and played some great songs. Loads better than just a DJ and would definitely recommend for any wedding/party/event for that added wow factor and atmosphere. Thank you and well done. "

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"Just WOW!! "

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"Disco Infernos were very talented performers. They showed energy and looked like they were having fun which rubbed off on the audience. They did a great job of merging songs so as to maintain momentum on the dance floor. "

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