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"I loved the show — the band had an incredible energy on stage. The artists were very attentive, and the setlist was excellent. My family and I really enjoyed it, and we will definitely be going to more shows."

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"Brilliant 5 piece band, range of songs, got everybody moving. Great band for this event :) Thank you!!"

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"Jimmy and drummer were fantastic at our intimate wedding at Mitton Hall. Jimmy played guitar and sang during the reception and then got the party started for our evening reception. They took requests and read the room really well, would highly recommend to anyone wanting a brilliant wedding band."

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"Omg!! You are all absolute legends - we had the BEST night, even better than we could've ever imagined. Having you at our chuppah was truly magical and you really went above and beyond with everything. The party was just an absolute vibe - so many people came up to us and told us that you are the best band that they'd ever seen and we couldnt agree more!! At various points, we stopped to take a look around the dance floor and it was just packed from beginning to end - all thanks to you!! Thank you so much again and we will never forget you. Love Jess and Louis xxxx"

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"Hi Rachel, Now that Christmas is out of the way, we're finally getting round to our thank yous. A massive thank you for playing so beautifully at our wedding at Thornbridge Hall a few weeks ago. Our guests thought you were wonderful. The music choice was perfect and you really made the day extra special for us. Wishing you all a happy new year. "

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"Thank you for providing a wonderful set for our wedding. You came highly recommended. My wife and I are so glad we booked you. Everyone commented on the music! We hope to see you at another party sometime soon!"

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"You guys really were amazing! You made the night so special and everyone was commenting on how great you are! Thank you and very well done! Gill Porter, wedding at Mabie House Hotel, Dumfries – 6th August 2016 "

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"My feet are sooooo sore this morning... danced from the first to the last. Great set, fantastic performance, great energy. Loved it!"

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"Hi Emily! Just wanted to say a big thank you for yesterday for performing..we loved all the songs you played…especially the mandlerion theme!!...from me and Danika"

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"Absolutely amazing! They brought so much joy to our day! "

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"A complimentary glass of bubbly is always a good sign as you step through the door. Or, in this case, as you step aboard. We were on the elegant Millennium Diamond, a handsome modern catamaran leaving from Westminster Pier for a jazz cruise of the Thames. Jazz and dinner. And bubbly. With Big Ben glowing in the mellow late evening light, we cast off (I think that’s the term). We were presented with a small safety lecture and a large plate of tapas. As we glided by the London Eye and under bridges, the boat’s resident jazz band began to play. They are Chi Jazz: Noel Jay on electric keyboards, Matt Tween on bass, Steve Grainger a disciple of Johnny Hodges with a penchant for sneaking cheeky little quotations from The Pink Panther into his solos on alto sax and John Clarke on drums. Debbie Cobbett was guest vocalist. And this is a crack quartet, as was made clear by their opening number A Foggy Day (In London Town) — a great tune, though you could hardly have chosen a less foggy day than this scorching, gorgeous summer occasion with sunlight striking through the panoramic windows. Grainger’s alto was in the lead, offering sweetly swaying, reverberant cadences. The stately skyline of London surged grandly past as the combo commenced I’ve Got You Under My Skin with Debbie Cobbett joining in on warm, mellow vocals. As Grainger’s sax played debonair, descending phrases with the setting sun glinted on the river waves and the Shard rearing gleaming against the sky it became clear we were in for a tremendously pleasant experience. Red double-decker buses rolled across Cannon Street Bridge and HMS Belfast hove into view as the band began A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, reinforcing their excellent choice of songs. Noel Jay provided a delicate drapery of keyboards and Grainger went down a spiral bebop staircase on his alto. Matt Tween’s warm bass rolled like the waves as Jay embarked on a discursive, detailed solo. Steve Grainger’s playing on Moon River was reflective and rhapsodic, coming at the tune from all angles with an echoing complexity of commentary. Noel Jay’s ringing keyboard solo excavated the melody from a solid body of improvisation while the steady cadence of John Clarke’s exemplary work on cymbals and brushes rooted the tune. The only way the band could have improved the evening’s music was by playing The Way You Look Tonight — which they proceeded to do. Jay performed a chiming, charging solo while Grainger’s alto scooted and soared above and John Clarke’s drumming skilfully kicked the number forward. This was bop adapted for the dinner hour, and none the worse for it. The sun descended in a benign hot blaze over Tower Bridge, the blue sky scribbled with white contrails as One Note Samba provided a showcase for soloists. Steve Grainger’s fluid sax purred with restraint as he skirted the tune and Noel Jay played bright raucous phrases and dancing long lines against the backdrop of Matt Tween’s big, ripe bass and John Clarke’s steady, constant shimmer of drums. I could also tell you about The Girl from Ipanema but I was too busy concentrating on my moist, flavoursome chicken breast in ratatouille — which is a pity, because both Grainger’s sax and Jay’s keyboards were at their best as I stuffed my mouth full of buttery mashed potato. With the riggings of the Cutty Sark floating above the dark trees and the nocturnal sweep of the city silhouetted against the last of the blue sky, it was clear that this was an unbeatable way to spend an evening. Great music, great food, great experience. "

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"We've seen Jack perform many times while cruising with Carnival and always looked forward to listening to him sing and play guitar. Jack has a nice repertoire and has absolutely nailed the 60's. We would say his Beatles sets are excellent and the best we've heard anyone perform live. Don't miss this genuine performer....would love to see him again..."

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"Hired The Shooglers for our wedding, a mixture of an idea and blind faith, as the big day approached our anxiety increased we needn't have worried, they were excellent the dance floor was filled all night everyone had a ball,(and the free dance lessons were excellent too guys), this morning we've had texts and phone calls from loads of people all commenting on what a great night it was; brilliant. "

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"Thanks for your e-mail and I just wanted to reply on behalf of the whole team to say thank you for your help in making the arrangements for Rory and the band to be with us for our event. Our feedback is hugely positive - Rory arrived in plenty of time and liaised with us about the best place to get set up. The music was fabulous and exactly what we were hoping for in terms of providing a relaxed atmosphere for guests. We received lots of positive feedback about the whole reception on the lawn, including the music, so thanks to Rory and the band for their contribution to our event's success. We would highly recommend them."

Reply by Rory
Hello Jackie, Thank you for your feedback for Rory on 03/07/2018 I'm delighted to hear that it went well, and I have passed on your kind comments to Rory. Meanwhile, and on behalf of Rory, I would like to once again thank you for the opportunity, and I send you our best wishes. Many thanks, Best Regards, Claire Maillot

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"The Band were amazing again. Second time in 4 months I have seen them. You kept the dance floor packed all night. They are a must have at any function. Thanks again from Stuart and Everyone who was at the function in Andover on Saturday."

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