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"Booked Soul Static for our engagement party and they were brilliant from start to finish. Polite, talented and down to earth group of lads, with a wide range of music for whatever type of vibe you’re after, and we would highly recommend them. Looking forward to catching them again soon at one of their gigs! Cheers guys."

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"A huge thank you to Chris and The Band for playing at our wedding at Priston Mill on 13th May. We had seen the band a few times at gigs so we knew they were excellent,but they absolutely rocked our wedding, the dance floor was full from start to finish, young and old! It was just what we had dreamed of. Not only were the band great, but Chris gave us some great advice beforehand about timings etc based on his experience- which was spot on and really helped. They set up and packed away quickly and dealt directly with the venue so didn't disturb our day at all. Really professional and most importantly played great floor filling classics, and the vocals worked perfectly with every song. Finally, the band also managed our playlist for before their set and during the interval too which was fab. If you are thinking of booking this band- do it!"

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"ENORMOUS apologies for the long delay in replying. The guys were brilliant. They effortlessly arrived, got everything set up, queued up the playlists, started no problems, rocked the joint, played a few extra numbers, allowed some of the gang rap on their equipment (!) and were a huge hit with the guests. We were really impressed with how tight the band was, the breath of the repertoire and the real energy they put into it. Thanks again for all your work in the run up and for helping making it a great night."

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"We hired The Ace Jazz Band to perform at our street party event which we were filming for a digital television brand. They were highly professional and easy going to work with as well as brilliant musicians individually and as a band. The street crowd loved their jaunty, uplifting and perfectly orchestrated songs. They’re lovely men with great energy and we would highly recommend them to play at any party event/ live music event or filming production."

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"I'm so glad I booked Holly Jolly Christmas! What a stunning sound..."

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"Thank you for playing our xmas party ths year 16 Dec 2022"

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"Booking a band for our event was a last minute thought but it was the best decision! Thank you for making the evening feel extra special - you guys were fantastic."

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"This band are incredible! We were on the hunt for a wedding band and these guys fit the profile perfectly for our day and our guests. We got married in Ibiza and organised for them to join us out there - the organisation went without any issues. They played a gorgeous set whilst our guests were settling into the evening. Then they sang our first dance which was magical. From then on they picked the most superb selection of songs which had EVERYONE on the dance floor - no matter your tastes, these guys rocked! We had so many of our guests complimenting their performance and asking to book them for other events. If we ever need a band for anything we will definitely book them again!"

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"Fantastic young band. Had everyone up on the floor at Calums Cabin lunch. Full of life and look as if they are enjoying it too x"

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"Full marks for Fresh Grooves! Their videos looked great and they were on our budget so we were very happy to book them already. But having seen their performances, I can't recommend them enough! Top level musicians with plenty of energy to share! Our guests wouldn't stop raving about them."

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"We had Flynn and Tonics play at our wedding, and they were absolutely amazing! The band created the most incredible atmosphere — the dance floor was full all night, and everyone loved them. David, the band leader, could not have been more helpful from start to finish. He was friendly, professional, and went out of his way to make sure everything ran smoothly. The music was fantastic, and their energy really made the night unforgettable. We’ve had so many guests tell us how brilliant the band were. We honestly couldn’t have asked for more and would recommend Flynn and Tonics to anyone looking for a fun, talented, and professional wedding band!"

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"Dear Javier, just a quick mail to thank you so much for the wonderful 2sets you played for us last night at Iscoyd-I was completely taken by the music and danced so much( in very high heels ) that I could barely walk this morning! Please also thank your 3 fellow musicians -I received so many compliments re your music-it was all excellent and certainly added so much to our evening celebrations."

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" At the risk of sounding pretentious and somewhat smug, as a former music journalist and critic, I am someone well used to hearing performances covering the whole spectrum of ability, from very talented, to no talent whatsoever; mainly on the working circuit, encountering much from the bottom end of the scale, the flaws of which seemingly pass by, or go over the heads of the audience, mediocre musical acts often gaining acceptance despite (or because of) their lack of any talent whatsoever. So, when on a random whim, I booked MAYHEM into The Old Crown, Hayes, I was pleasantly surprised to come across that jewel one constantly seeks: a light hidden in the bushel, an act of great quality. Don’t get me wrong, on the surface, MAYHEM are basically just another covers band, with certainly not much more to offer in terms of choice of material than others treading the same circuit. The difference though, is in the depth of thought in the vocal arrangements, and the attention to detail in the performance of the songs. Someone in the band has true musical knowledge. The way the vocals are arranged and used is no accident, and the music has a depth and surety that is pure class. Carol’s voice is unique, and at many points conveys rare emotion for those who can hear. The two voices are a happy accident of coincidence; Carol’s rather treble voice, Billy’s gruff baritone, both interesting voices taken in isolation, but together producing a sound that is perhaps greater than the sum of its parts. The quality of both singers shows itself also in the faultlessly correct intonation, the thrilling blend and invention of the harmonies, the search for expression in the vocals, the subtle use of the arrangements to produce expression. Most of these subtleties are of course lost on the general public, but the band still have enough battle-hardened experience and know-how to ride out any waves of indifference, and overcome the hardest heart with a friendly approach to their clientele, patiently trying out various styles and eras, constantly striving to reach their listeners, despite a kind of yearning in the music for serious recognition. Personally, I found it somewhat sad that a talented band like this has to resort to some popular (and bland) material, but one must bow to reality, and work is work. Still, the musicians didn’t just accept the status quo of this material; they always had a few surprises in store in the way they approached any song, however scraped from the bottom of the barrel. Carol’s voice sounded at its best on songs like “SUMMER OF ’69” and “I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT”, but she shone through on harder songs too, like “LIVING ON A PRAYER” and “DON’T BRING ME DOWN”. Billy didn’t sing quite as many lead lines, but when he did, it was with a power and confidence that knew just how best to carry the melody, and the strength of harmony singing was in a different league from the average one would expect to hear in a situation like this. On “Living La Vida Loca” the dual vocals were outstanding, perhaps the most equal blend of the day, with other such highlights for me being “Don’t Stop me Now” and “I Wanna Know what Love is”. The locals however enjoyed some of the lighter material more, such as “Rockabilly Rebel”, square dancing their way through the afternoon with great whoops and hollers, playing their part in a very pleasant day in a very pleasant pub. There was a humorous moment when the lads at the bar joined in with “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” all pointing and dancing in the manner of Tom Cruise in “Top Gun”! A vivid sight to behold, for sure! The day ended with a raucous rendition of “Rockin’ All Over The World”, the two singers showing that they could rock it with the best of them when the chips are down. Can’t wait to see this band again. "

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"We booked The Cheers for our wedding reception and were incredibly impressed. We had only seen a couple of videos online, but the band surpassed all our expectations. There was a great mix of music, which got everybody up dancing. Feedback from our guests was unanimous about the entertainment. Some of our guests have already asked for details of the band for other events. Ben, who manages the band, was very easy to deal with throughout the whole process of making our arrangements, and the band showed great flexibility on the night as we ran a little off schedule. We really could not recommend The Cheers highly enough - you will be guaranteed a very memorable, fun-filled night!"

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"Party Club Brass was the highlight of my day! Everybody I spoke to said how great you were, that they loved the vibe, the music played and just the whole ambience you created. We loved it so much that we are looking to book you again for future events. Very professional, quick set up and just an all-around good day! "

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