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"Absolutely amazing night - would recommend to anyone!"

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"The Blue Jewel Ceilidh band played at our rugby club on Friday 13th Feb. Although we didn't have a great turnout to the event, Steve took control of the limited numbers and was still able to make the night work. Everyone who came said how much fun they had had and can't wait for the next one. Steve's calling was clear and the music played was brilliant. I would highly recommend these guys for a fun night, no issues and Steve keeps you updated via email. Thanks Steve, Aaron and Mike for travelling so far to make our night so much fun! Leanne"

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"We took our family on the Star Legend in February and The Upbeats Duo, Rachel & Peter, were a highlight of our trip. We love their sound and choice of repertoire! They are simply fabulous!"

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"Hi Wendy, I just wanted to say thank you so much for the mazing music. It was exactly what we had hoped for and the night was amazing. Best wishes, Hayley & Rick"

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"Professional and talented: all we could have asked for. Thank you. All the very best The third Ben, and Yilin"

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"These guys came to play for us at a private party of just 11 of us but the atmosphere created you'd have thought we were at a gig. They literally got the playlist spot on & we danced & sang to every number. Excellent range of covers, great guys & would most certainly hire again. They gave us all a superb night & we would all highly highly recommend. "

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"Thank you so much the group made our party special and my guests were thrilled with the whole event performance. "

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"Saturday night saw the highly anticipated and another eagerly awaited return to ‘The Crown’ Family Pub and Live Music Venue, 749 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 3HD, of Top Cambridge Party Band ‘Under The Covers!’ They are ‘Simply The Best’ 3 Piece band that sound like a 4 piece we have had playing from outside of Peterborough! ?? Fronted by the charismatic Lead Singer and Bass player ‘Thomas Pollyn’ ??who literally fanned the audience from start to finish with his legendary ‘Long Necked Bass!’ making no need for our air conditioning!, the band started the 1st set the way they meant to go on with with ‘Summer of 69’ featuring brilliant Lead and backing vocal harmonies from ‘Thom’ and Lead guitarist’ ‘Christian Jones’ ??and it was ‘Party Time’ once again as we were quickly taken back through the decades!??? We then got 3 absolute classics in a row, ‘ Shake rattle and roll’ by Bill Haley and His Comets ? ☄️ from 1955 and ‘Build me up buttercup’ by The Foundations ‘Twist and shout’ by The Beatles, which featured great drumming by ‘Lewis Dunmore’ ? There was some really ‘refreshing’ song choices again from this band! In particular ‘Escape’ (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes from 1979!? Great humour in the band! Thom: “This is about a man called Johnny!” Christian: “Where does he go?” Thom: “He just goes!” Lol ?? A great version of ‘Johnny B Goode’ followed with excellent Lead Guitar from ‘Christian! ? ‘Play That Funky Music’ with ‘Thom’s’ bass playing giving ‘Mark King from ‘Funk Band’ Level 42 a run for his money!, ‘I want to break Free’ and ‘The Best’ by Tina Turner took us to one of the definite highlights of the 1st Set! ‘A Message to you Rudy’ by The Specials which was worth the ‘Free Admission Price ‘Alone! ????? ‘Sweet Home Alabama’?? and then ‘500 Miles’ by The Proclaimers closed the 1st set in style and demonstrated again the great diversity in this great band! Set 2 started strongly with ‘Let Me Entertain You’ and ‘Chelsea Dagger’ It was then ABBA time with ‘Does your mother know’ and ‘Mama Mia’?‍???‍♀️?‍?? Next up was the highly anticipated and eagerly awaited Ska 2-Tone section of: ‘Lip up Fatty’ ? by Bad Manners ‘Monkey man’? by The Specials and ‘Baggy Trousers’? by Madness which was awesome! ??? ‘I bet you look good on the Dancefloor’, ‘Sex on Fire’? ‘Teenage Dirtbag’, Mr Brightside’ and ‘Sweet Caroline’ took us to set closer ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ by Oasis. A well deserved Encore saw the band play the anthemic ‘Living On A Prayer’ by ‘Bon Jovi’ with again incredible Lead and backing vocals from the band! ???? BIG Thank you to ‘Under The Covers’ who we look forward to bringing back next year! ?"

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"Hi Shaun, Thanks for a fabulous night, your show was fantastic. You had everyone won over with your performance and your great choice of songs for the occasion. You topped of a perfect wedding day for my daughter Jenny and her husband Tim. You kept the dance floor full throughout both your sessions, what more could you ask for from a singer. Everyone was complimenting you and saying that you were fantastic, a great voice and great delivery. On a personal note I found you a true gentleman, with nothing too much trouble and it was a real pleasure to meet you and hope to see you again soon. You made my granddaughter's night when you gave her a personal performance of "Hey Fatty Bum Bum" while you were taking a break outside."

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"Shaun and the band made the wedding!! We booked them as a 6 piece and they were INCREDIBLE!! We can't wait to book them again for our private parties. "

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"I have gone to see this band on dozens of occasions now and I've never seen the same show twice! I've seen them play intimate venues for birthdays, rowdy student nights, engagement celebrations, "pubs" and entertainment for restaurants. They have such a distinct sound which is driven by the incredible front woman, who always seems to know exactly what the room needs to kick it up a notch. Her take on such a wide variety of songs is what keeps me coming back. It's not just rock songs either, there are some excellent versions of more modern classics which blow me away and always leaves me hoarse trying to sing along. They're great, go see them!"

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"Marcia and I wanted to say a big thank you for such a fantastic performance from you and the boys last night. We have had a lot of feedback today from our guests, universally praising you all. It went a long way to making a great evening and we are so glad we booked you.""

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"The StereoBeats performed at our wedding evening reception at The Old Fruitmarket Glasgow, and fitted in perfectly in the amazing venue. They made the night everything we hoped it would be with fantastic music and everybody dancing and having a great time! Guests still mention "the band" when we speak to them. On our request they learned Ray La Montanges' 'The Best Thing' for our first dance and performed it brilliantly, then followed it up with two sets full of great songs finished off with 'RunRig', another special request that was brilliantly done. We would highly recommend them for any occasion, we have seen The StereoBeats since (and will again) at gigs where we've been able to focus all our attention on them (not being bride and groom!) and can confirm they really are a great band!"

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"It was a stunning performance at my daughters reception. It was superb, pitched just right for the mix of ages present. They are by far the best function band I've ever heard. Thank you. Book them quickly. Brilliant, absolutely brilliant! 25th April '14."

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"The band were fantastic. There was a really great atmosphere, and the singers and musical talent were brilliant. It made me want to go out and see more live music up close. A fun and lively upbeat band that played music that got everyone on their feet, I would thoroughly recommend them for any party or event. I thought the band were tight, balanced and very professional. Great sound and clearly talented. Groove-alicious!!"

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