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"Saw these guys play in Cavern pub last night Fantastic duo we really enjoyed their music, fab band 👌 hope to see more of their gigs"

Reply by The Timbuk Two
Thank you so much! We’re really glad you enjoyed the night at the Cavern - it was a great crowd to play for! Hope to see you at another gig soon, come and say hello!

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"STELLAR performance at our hotel/bar. Your original songs are amazing and your covers were so fun and entertaining! Would absolutely recommend to all."

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"ANYONE planning an event needs to book these guys. So lively, fun and entertaining!"

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"Everyone really enjoyed themselves. Steve read our slightly disfunctional crowd well. The violinist was really good as well. The weather held (just), so we were also able the have the performance outside which was really good. Can totally recommend."

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"We hired The black Marcs to play at my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary, ant very short notice and they were absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Their performance truly made the evening special—creating a warm, joyful atmosphere that had everyone smiling, tapping their feet, and dancing all night, They were not only incredibly talented musicians, but also genuinely lovely people who clearly care about making every event memorable. What really stood out was the effort they made to learn a song from our favourite band, which isn’t even part of their usual setlist. It was such a thoughtful touch and meant a lot to all of us. That performance became one of the highlights of the night! We had so many guests comment on how much they enjoyed the music, and we couldn’t agree more. If you’re looking for a duo that’s professional, talented, and brings a personal touch to your event, I couldn’t recommend them more highly."

Reply by The black marcs
Thank you so much this awesome review. It was a pleasure to meet and perform for you all and hope to provide entertainment for you all again in the future.

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"One of the pleasures of writing for Jazz Views is having the opportunity to follow the progress of an artist with each new release. It has been my very great pleasure to follow Lush Jazz Band's progress over the last few years. Having reviewed Lauren’s debut album, in 2016 and the follow-up, five years later, it was with great interest that I listened to her third album. If you’re looking for continued growth and artistic development in a musician, then Lauren has certainly delivered. Earlier today, prior to writing this review, I listened again to all three albums back-to-back and was amazed at what I was hearing. Listening in such a concentrated way, I was struck by how consistent each of the albums is and how the vocalist’s progress is not taking place with gargantuan leaps but steadily, as we can see here, in a paced and sustainable development. One huge advantage for Lauren is retaining the services of pianist Liam Dunachie, who arranges much of the music, and the two have built a solid rapport that has resulted in a formidable partnership. With “Tide Rises,” Lauren Bush has found a perfect balance between the old and the new, with a couple of strong original compositions, a handful of standards, and some contemporary works that she has done a wonderful job of adapting to her voice. The album gets off to a stunning start with a brisk and swinging “Joy Spring.” The tricky lyrics are handled with great aplomb by Bush, and after a lovely solo from Dunachie, she gets in a nice scat chorus of her own. This is followed by the title track, one of two original compositions, in which Lauren has drawn inspiration for the lyrics from the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Played over an ethereal opening from Rhodes and guitar (and the only song to feature electric bass), the music evolves over a gentle tempo with an empowering delivery from Lauren. The other original, “Easy Does It,” has a relaxed, almost lazy tempo, and Lauren has written lyrics that add to the gospel flavor of the music. Versatility and variety being the name of the game, we are treated to a beautiful bossa nova written by Earl Okin titled “Madrugada,” and Joni Mitchell’s “Circle Game” is given a delightful treatment, with some exquisite playing from all. The music flows in a beguiling manner, and Mitchell’s lyrics are given a sensitive reading by the vocalist. Standards have been a constant inspiration for Lauren, and with the depth of maturity that she has gained in the last few years, I have witnessed her raise her game significantly. It is difficult to pick one over another. Her treatment of “Oh What A Beautiful Morning” is flawless and joyous, with a lovely scat solo too, and “Nobody Else But Me” has a charm all of its own. If proof is needed of Bush’s stature as a jazz vocalist, then take a listen to the ballad performance on “This Is Always.” A duet for voice and piano, this is a pure delight and even, dare I say it, surpasses the duo’s reading of “Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most,” which was such a highlight of her last album, “Dream Away.” Closing with another contemporary tune, this time from the pop duo Yazoo, Lauren and Liam Dunachie cleverly recast Vince Clarke’s song, with Lauren giving the excellent Alison Moyet a run for her money. Another step forward for Lauren in a hugely enjoyable set that sees her setting the bar increasingly higher."

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"Thanks Eccentric Pony for providing fantastic entertainment at my 40th B’day bash. I took a punt on these guys after a mates recommendation & was glad I did. Three great natured lads who can play pretty much anything you ask for. Guitarist / singer knows his way around his instrument that’s for sure. Bass player threw in some cool harmonies & the excellent drummer was spot on. They helped make the evening memorable & kept the party moving. Those not into dancing were happy just to watch the group perform. Top entertainers! Everyone enjoyed them! Thanks again guys. "

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"The Hot Hats were fabulous and played until we went inside for the wedding breakfast. Everyone enjoyed them and their music, the boys were very accommodating and played a variety of fantastic tunes from the 60's to current day. They were very professional with regards to the booking and keeping in touch leading up to the event and even on the day. I would have no hesitation in booking them again in the future and would be really keen to attend a public gig. "

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"Thanks guys for doing us more than proud at our wedding you were fantastic! Can't wait to come and see you again! Get booking people honestly fantastic, flexible and reliable and friendly, don't think we could of done any better!"

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"I just wanted to write and say a massive thank you to you all for such a great show on Saturday. You went down brilliantly with the audience, and watching everyone form a train and dance around the arena was brilliant. I'm really grateful for your support and commitment to the Lowde Music Trust."

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"Massive thanks to Sophie for singing at our Wedding, you were absolutely brilliant! Great song choices, great guitarist accompanying, everyone loved it. Thanks also for request to sing 'make you feel my love' for our first dance! Best of luck in the future, thanks for a really great night."

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"We booked Unwritten Duo for the first time back in September at our pub in Nottingham. They turned up on time, set up without fuss and performed 3 incredible 45 minutes sets. They played music from the 50s to modern day and put their own style to it. I got some fantastic feedback from my punters and have had them back twice since the first booking. We have them booked in once a month for the next year. Absolutely love their sound and especially love Joanne's vocal ability, such rich tones and power. I highly recommend them for any event!"

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"I'd recommend them to anyone and everyone. They played for my wedding and were wonderful."

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""I booked Latina Festivale for our annual company summer party, seeing as it was a Latin-themed party the band were a perfect fit. The booking process with easy and Rory was efficient getting over all the information I needed. We split the performances into two, which got more up-tempo as the evening went on. The vocals and quality of the musicians were outstanding and the band blended in well with our guests. The live performance definitely made the party all that more memorable, I certainly recommend booking the band for your next party!""

Reply by Latina Festivale
Hi Angela, Great to hear from you, Hope that the office move/fit-out has gone smoothly and successfully, without any hiccups. Thank you for your feedback of [Latina Festivale] on 13/09/2019, that’s excellent! I'm delighted to hear you were happy with our services, and I'll pass on your kind feedback to the musicians. Meanwhile, I would like to once again thank you for the opportunity, and I send you our warmest wishes. Thanks, Rory

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"The most innovative violin album for over a generation, violin hero has arrived!"

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