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"We booked Funk it Up! for our wedding this summer & can not tell you how blown away we were by them. They were ALL absolute stars & Funk it Up! was easily the best part of our day - they brought 100% party vibes! They were an incredibly tight band; every member was an excellent musician & having been a bit of a fusspot about music building up to the day, I could not have been more chuffed. The dance floor was always packed out & the setlist did not let up! I lost count of the number of people who said to us afterwards how brilliant Funk it Up! had been, with the singer Ginger getting top marks from everybody for her showmanship and 10/10 bringing of the party throughout the set! If you want a proper old-school 70s/80s funk and soul band for your wedding or function, without the modern cliched Bruno Mars / Uptown Funk type stuff, then Funk it Up! is the band for you! Ginger was super helpful and communicative in the lead-up - she was able to add a trumpet player to the band's lineup to fill out the sound for us on the night & even kindly offered us the use of the band's PA for an hour at the end of the night after they'd finished playing. Do yourself a favour and book Funk it Up! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them and you will NOT regret it."

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"Just wanted to say a big thank you for coming last night, you guys were brilliant! Everyone loved what you put on."

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"I can’t even begin to express how incredible this band was at our wedding. From the very first song to the final encore, they were truly amazing to watch. They weren’t just playing music; they were engaging the entire room, dancing with guests, getting people involved, and creating an atmosphere that felt completely electric. Their talent is unreal. Every song was spot-on, vocals were flawless, and the energy never dropped. Hands down, they were the highlight of the entire day. We’ve had so many guests tell us they were the best wedding band they’ve ever seen — and we couldn’t agree more. If you’re even thinking about booking them, do it. You will not regret it!"

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"They are a high-energy band that gave an outstanding performance. We, and all of our guests loved them!"

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"We hired Redline Avenue Band at short notice for our wedding in the Hertfordshire countryside in September 2018. They put on nothing short of an absolutely fabulous performance in our festival tipi! They are wonderful musicians and singers, had a great set list to choose from and were extremely professional and accommodating with our last minute changes. During their interval they even offered to learn to play a new song so that our nieces could sing it to us as a surprise. The bands manager is very professional and we had great communication from start to finish. We had countless compliments on the band and can honestly say we have never been to a wedding before (and we've been to a lot) where the dance floor remained packed throughout the entire performance. Thanks for helping to make our big day so special! We highly recommend them for any event you may have planned."

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"We heard Full Beans perform at Oxjam in late 2015 and decided on the spot that we wanted them at our wedding reception. Their performance on the day was just perfect with a combination of classic gypsy jazz tunes and innovative arrangements of old classics. They were really organised and were spot on with communicating with us about the big day putting our minds at ease. We could not recommend these guys (and gals) enough!"

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"I booked the 6 piece band and DJ for my fathers 60th, I looked at many bands and struggled for choice. It just so happened a friend of mine had seen The Marvellous Motown Souls at a wedding. This prompted me to book and im so glad we did. Liz was professional from the start and not a detail was missed. On the evening Liz basically coordinated the evening. Making announcements and making the party flow smoothly. Our son and daughter wanted a go on the drums which was no problem and they played the tambourine too, having loads of fun. The DJ (James) was always happy for requests and made sure nothing was missed. We met beforehand and James asked if there is any music we like, we requested older music and then more dance songs to end the evening. We were handed glow sticks and the band finished with their 90s medley, then the DJ took over and carried on with a dance set which was brilliant. This band goes far beyond just playing some music. What a great set of people to have as part of your party. 110% recommended, you will not be disappointed."

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"Good Times - Thank you and the rest of the band for last night. Feedback from our guests was brilliant and it made it a special night."

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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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"Their ability, at short notice, to turn up and turn in a stonking evening of fine music, laced with wit, anecdotes and reminiscences. Recommended to anyone who enjoys fine-trad music played with enthusiasm and enjoyment. "

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"We had Whisky & Ginger for my dad's birthday party and they were amazing! So professional and helpful from the very first email! And they played beautifully on the night! Thank you!"

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"Incredible band! We booked them for our wedding reception and they were amazing. They really engaged with the crowd and kept us dancing all night, the bassist in particular is amazing, he’s a proper funky guy! Afterwards everyone was talking about how good the musicians were and the vocalist was brilliant. We would definitely recommend them for weddings and parties. "

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"Great music & great audience interaction. This band has an individual flare, play some great tunes and can easily get the crowd up on their feet. I would totally recommend."

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"It was absolutely amazing. They read the crowd and knew exactly what would get them going. Everyone we have spoken to has commented on how good they were. I have got no idea if they played any of the songs we chose as I was having such a good time. I am so glad that we had Andy and Primed make our special day even more special and memorable. Thank you so much for all your help too. Many thanks"

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"Beautiful vocals & harmonies, and musical arrangements to set the tone for a wonderful evening..."

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