Last Minute Musicians Reviews

"Wonderful service and Ivan was very friendly great SOH so please pass on our thanks and no doubt we'll work closely with him again."

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"One word to describe this lovely young man.....FABULOUS. We knew we had made the right choice from the moment he arrived, he was professional and very pleasant and had a smile for everybody and we knew we were in for a treat the moment we heard his sound check, and he didn't disappoint, he was dressed immaculately and gave us a fantastic show bursting with long forgotten classics, he was very witty and made us all feel as though we had known him years. We didn't hesitate to book him for our Christmas Party....an easy 10 out of 10 for this delightful young man with an infectious personality and beautiful voice."

Reply by Geoff Stephens
Thank you for your smashing comments, that really has given me a massive boost. I really did enjoy my time with you all and am looking forward to seeing you all again in December. Geoff

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"Thanks so much Tom for your great playing for our big day! Nice tunes and very professionally done!"

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"We stumbled across Darren Shaw while we were away for Christmas in Blackpool. This young man was one of a number of entertainers who were booked to entertain us and another 40 guests at the wonderful family run hotel that we return to every time we visit Blackpool. Now, everybody knows what to expect from hotel entertainers, a bit of Elvis, mostly 50's and 60's songs, voices that are just flat enough to irritate without actually forcing you to get up and walk out, generally very average. Well not Darren Shaw. Darren got the longest and loudest applause you have ever heard forty something people making, he took the roof off, and deservedly so. Quite what he is doing on the hotel circuit I really don't know. You have never in your life heard anyone professional or otherwise with a voice like this. His set started with what you would expect, a couple of Kenny Rogers songs, good voice, bang on the notes very deep and easy to listen to and then the intro started for a well known Dusty Springfield song. I expected a joke of some kind, but what I didn't expect was a rendition of "You Don't Have To Say you Love Me", so perfect that I truly believed that he was miming to the original track. I suppose shock was my first reaction, desperately trying to catch him miming and show that this voice was not coming from Darren. I think everyone else was as shocked as I was. The reception this song got was rapturous at which point he actually asked if anyone thought he was miming and being me I just had to say something. He then proceeded to sing falsetto without any backing and sang both parts of "You're The One That I Want" the John Travolta and Olivia Newton John song from Grease. I was absolutely astounded. Darren Shaw can sing female vocals better than any cabaret singer I have heard. His first set had to be cut short while we were still coming to terms with what we had heard but an hour later he returned to do another 30 minutes or so. During this set we went from Tom Jones " Delilah", very reasonable, to Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" which was truly astonishing. Ask yourself, have you ever heard anyone else trying to imitate Celine Dion ?, because I haven't. They won't do it simply because they can't, but Darren Shaw can. This was followed by the classic karaoke song "My Way" which thankfully I was able to record on video camera. I have heard plenty of people singing this, from Sinatra and Presley, to the Sex Pistols, and everyone in between. Everyone sings this, and it is always the most popular song in any karaoke competition. No one else sings it like this. The only version I have ever heard that was better than Darren Shaw's was by Sinatra himself. This was better than any version I have heard elsewhere, professional or not, and the applause was thunderous. Darren finished up with an Elvis song that was every bit as good as the original, and I can say that it was a real privilege to be there that night and see a truly awesome performance from a young man with a unique and remarkable talent. After the show Darren was happy to spend nearly an hour talking to the guests and I was lucky enough to be able to have a chat to him. Only 33 but on stage for 15 years he has no appreciation of his own talent. Very down to earth and easy to talk to he told me that he has a repertoire of over 4000 songs so far and due to professional jealousy he has found it necessary to change his set completely at the last moment on a number of occasions but has been able to do this without any difficulty. He has faced hostility in some quarters as the shock that his exquisite female vocals generate doesn't always manifest itself appreciatively. This horrifies me, as his voice is truly unique and deserves a great deal more exposure. Darren has his own website which is well worth a visit, and as you will see on there he has a stage show in Kelso coming up as well as plenty of other bookings. If you get the chance don't miss his show. Any TV producers looking for talent, anyone looking for a show that will have an audience crying out for more, don't look any further than Darren Shaw, he is sensational."

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"The Confidential were recommended to us for our wedding and we will be doing the same! We opted for the Jazz duo followed by the four piece band and DJ and couldn't be happier with how the whole night went! The Confidential were discreet to set up/shut down and the transition between band and DJ was so smooth. The Confidential had everyone up on the dance floor within minutes of playing and we remained there all night! It was a brilliant atmosphere and we can't thank them enough."

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"Urban Myth performed at our Wedding Reception and they got the Party started! Perfect set list covering all era's, performing songs that everyone loves and real dancefloor filler's! After speaking to guests after the event, the feedback for the Urban Myth was really positive and we would recommend them for any party occasion! The connection between the band & audience was electric and made for a great atmosphere, they would of played all night if the hotel management would of let them!! Big thanks to them, the cherry on top of an amazing day to remember forever! "

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"Thanks again for your entertainment at dads party. It was a pleasure having you there and feedback was everyone enjoyed listening to you. We would highly recommend you for any future events ."

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"A ceilidh was the perfect way to kick off the evening festivities at our wedding. We loved seeing guests of all ages getting involved, having a laugh, getting it right and wrong but always with enthusiasm! Our caller Adam was so energetic and lots of guests commented on how good he was. We had such fun and would recommend the excellent band for a memorable experience"

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"If you are looking for someone who can captivate a room with personality, charisma and charm by performing classics then look no further than Martin Murphy. You are guaranteed a superb evening of entertainment! "

Reply by Martin Murphy Vocalist
Cheers Nat, you really do put on a great event! Brilliant venue too!

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"Thank you so much for being part of our special day. Your performance was absolutely first class and really added a touch of class to our wedding. We can't thank you enough. It was truly magical to hear some of our favourite music played so beautifully by the quartet. What a wonderful way to personalise our wedding day. Thank you for being so accommodating and efficient in the lead-up to the day as well - any bride-to-be will tell you what a blessing that is!"

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"Jamie played at my daughter’s 30th at our home. He was absolutely fantastic. Arrived bang on time so no worrying ! He set up really smoothly outside without disrupting the party which had already started. My daughter wanted to sing as a surprise for her sister, Jamie was so accommodating and allowed her to use his equipment and sort the backing music… he even allowed my husband at the end of the night play his guitar. Jamie was nothing but accommodating professional and most of all a very talented musician and singer. He really got the party started. After his final set although and a 2 hour drive ahead of him he was happy to stay when asked. He played dj music for another 2 hours bought out a limbo bar which was a surprise but a fantastic addition to an already fantastic atmosphere he had created! We had THE BEST NIGHT"

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"They are absolutely first-rate. First of all, both members sing and work together in beautiful harmony, and on top of that, they make all of their own arrangements so that you hear songs in a completely new and wonderful way. Their work is fantastic, we're delighted to have them working here for Viking!"

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"Madhu was absolutely brilliant. She performed for a party of 35, mix of all ages but did a great job to keep everyone entertained and played some great songs. She took requests too which was great and really flexible with the playlist. Defo recommend her and would book again! "

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"We booked Joseph for a hen do and he was absolutely brilliant. Great communication beforehand, arrived on time and played right through without a hitch. He had everyone up and dancing, created a great atmosphere, and was more than happy to take (lots of) requests – even pulled off songs he hadn’t done before. Really talented - made the Hen do! Would definitely recommend – 10/10!"

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"We just wanted to say we can’t thank you enough for Saturday you were absolutely incredible & walking down the aisle to you playing concerning hobbits was an absolute dream come true. Everyone can’t stop talking about you & your amazing talent honestly you blew us away! Also extra special thank you for your gift that was so thoughtful. Once again thank you! Honestly a dream come true having you play !"

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