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"I hired Blue Jewel Ceilidh band to play for my 60th birthday party at my local village hall. I had never heard them play before but going on previous recommendations I felt certain they would be okay. How right I was! Well, if fact they were more than okay - they were bandtastic! Their playing is brilliant and they created a fantastic atmosphere. Steve made sure he brought me and my husband and sons right into the swing of things, mentioning us by name whenever he could and he certainly made it feel like "my" party and not just any old party they might be playing at. There was quite a mix of ages, but everyone joined in with the dancing, (yes, even my non-dancing- unless-he's-had-a-few-pints, husband!!). Steve and his colleague were excellent callers and made the dances very easy and great fun. We are still laughing and talking about what a wonderful evening it was. I have no hesitation in recommending Blue Jewel. They will make your party go with a swing! "

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"Cannot recommend this band enough - professional from start to finish. Had every single guest up dancing, a brilliant setlist, oustanding singer and amazing musicians. Thank you for making the night so special. "

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"The bands were fantastic Sarah ! And all looked amazing ! Had great feed back "

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"B & The Hornets played at our wedding. They were excellent. They had a great sound and the lead singer had a lovely voice. They were very flexible with a very wide range of music they were able to play. The band arrived in very good time to make sure they were there well ahead of time and checked out with us beforehand. I would strongly recommend this band. "

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"Thank you Blue Jewel for making our barn dance such an enjoyable and memorable occasion. It was great to see so many happy smiling faces on the dance floor. The caller,Kip, was excellent at engaging with the dancers and gave very clear instructions to follow and they are good musicians. Steve was very helpful when organising the event and quick to respond to any communication. They are a very professional group and I would have no hesitation in recommending them. Thank you Blue Jewel"

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"The band brought the perfect vibe to our charity Christmas event in Stockport. From the moment they started playing, their energy filled the room, and they kept the crowd entertained all night. The acoustic duo during the dinner was elegant and understated, while their full band set afterward got everyone on their feet. Their ability to adapt to different parts of the evening made them stand out. We’ve already booked them for next year!"

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"Karizma performed at our wedding in August and we cannot recommend them highly enough! The energy, enthusiasm and sheer talent the brought was phenomenal. We had really been struggling to find a band for the wedding. It was so difficult to find a group that would play live music with personality and across a range of genres. Karizma did it all and the dance floor was packed for the entire night. It made sure that the evening of our wedding was just as memorable as everything which had come before. Communications with the band were fantastic right up until the day of the wedding. They answered all of our questions and were really flexible with a number of things that we wanted. They also learned a song for our first dance, even though it was not a song that was currently in their (varied and extensive!) repertoire. We wanted a really specific version of the song - Karizma sent us a couple of drafts of how it would sound and let us choose exactly the version that we wanted. Hearing it performed live on the evening was better than we could have imagined, and it is a memory that we will treasure forever. We have lost track of the number of guests who have wanted us to pass on Karizma's details. They were so popular with every single person who attended the wedding and they spread so much fun and joy, helping to make the day a really fantastic celebration for all of us. If you are getting married or having an event of any kind we would really recommend Karizma. You absolutely will not regret it!"

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"We can't say enough good things about Three Quarters of a Quartet. The trio's harmonies were stunning, and they played a great mix of classic hits and contemporary favourites. Thanks for making our special day even more memorable!"

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"Dealing with Shakers Gold was an absolute pleasure – at every stage. They responded to any query quickly and efficiently (which certainly set them apart from other bands we investigated). They kept in contact all the way through from booking to the event. Their website demonstrates how seriously Chris and the others take their business. On the night they arrived, set up with no fuss, put on an amazing performance, played the music we wanted to hear in between their sets and made our ‘wedding do’ the ‘party’ we had wished for. Thanks to all of you"

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"Jazz Eclipse are fantastic! They created an amazing sound even with a smaller setup. Special mention to Conor, whose vocals were absolutely superb, and to Joe for his gorgeous guitar tone. Highly recommend, they deserve to be very busy indeed!"

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"Mark Ritchie, THE STAGE Country band Knoxville Highway are impressive to say the very least. From the deliverance-style banjo and guitar duel to the quality and warmth of double bass and pedal steel guitar, these country boys gave it to us with both barrels. Knoxville Highway are a joy to listen to."

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"A great night! We've hired bands to play before, but Alive and Kicking managed to get the best sound we've ever had. They played a wide variety of songs which were great to dance to and even learnt a song we asked for especially for the night. I highly recommend this band."

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"It was a truly amazing experience to have you sing for us this afternoon. I really can’t thank you enough. You are such a delight, both as a singer and a person. "

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"Thank you so much Maria and the band for playing at my wife Beth’s 30th birthday in Leeds on Friday. Many of the guests have been asking after you since then and many were much later home on the night than they planned as they were too busy dancing! The choice of songs, the quality of the playing and vocal - it was all excellent, perfect for the party and made the night that much more special. You were also very friendly and helpful before and after the party and great to have around on the night.  Thank you!"

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"Remko and Lilac plus support organised a great evening of line dancing for 80 teenagers. After some initial reluctance they were soon tapping away and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. After a pizza break they then chilled to the sounds of the band. Thank you very much indeed and we will certainly be inviting the Band back."

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