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"Mitch and the band did an absolutely amazing job. EVERYONE was up dancing all night long. We can’t thank you enough! To work with you were a dream as well. You were like ninjas setting up, and lovely to all our guests. Even let me have a go on the mic when I really shouldn’t have! We just want to do it all over again. Thank you so much! "

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"I booked Lucinda for a surprise 60th wedding anniversary gift for two opera connoisseurs at their home. I didn’t know if it would work but I had faith in Lucinda from the outset. Not only does she have an impressive CV and extensive plaudits, she is so professional. Firstly, Lucinda is very passionate - it shows in her superlative organisation, she sought a clear brief and was extremely responsive with communication throughout the booking (which she accepted and confirmed within 2 hours. For Lucinda the ‘customer is king’ insofar as she is very client-focused, openly explained the logistics from her self-sufficiency with audio technology & choice of arias for the performance, and the right presentation and make up for the event. Everything with Lucinda was seamless, engendering my utter trust in her competence and ability. The recipients of this surprise were cagily forewarned by me of a ‘delivery’ which may cause a temporary noise disruption for neighbours. The rest (they say) is history - metaphorically Lucinda’s performance brought the house down! My friends loved their surprise gift, the neighbours enjoyed it too, and apparently a passer-by in a car was so mesmerised he ‘followed the music’ like a Homeric sailor following the song a siren, and invited to stay for the rest of Lucinda’s set. He too was very impressed. Nor did Lucinda dash away after performing, rather she stayed and swapped stories with the happy couple of the opera world. Thank you Lucinda for translating my moment of inspiration (and mischievousness 😉) to life for two very dear friends on their 60th wedding anniversary. 🙏🏽 As lifelong opera fans with experience on the global opera circuit they don’t hand out praise liberally when it comes to opera singers but said “Lucinda’s performance was great”, that she is “extremely talented” and that they and their neighbours were “utterly delighted” by her. It is an understatement to say this was a job well done. Lucinda has given my friends a personalised performance and a marvellous memory of a lifetime together, with her operatic songlist. In achieving the desired note, Lucinda delivered drama, hope, and passion - the stuff of their life together. In doing so she delivered a top quality performance that was well beyond good value - it is priceless. I cannot recommend Lucinda more highly - she has trained in the most prestigious academies, and it shows. I wouldn’t hesitate to book her again and anyone who does can be confident of an outstanding outcome. "

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"What can we say?! You guys were fantastic, we had so much fun as did our guests who have not stopped with the compliments since. It was our first ceilidh dance like many of our guests but it mattered not at all, Kip was brilliant at calling the moves and getting everyone up on their feet having a go and managing to get us holding it together which is no mean feat when it comes to rhythmically challenged mates!! And for those of my guests who have been to many a ceilidh dance, they too couldn't praise the band highly enough and all said it was the best they have been to. One very happy bride :-) I'd recommend Blue Jewel to anybody wanting to inject some fun into any party - the perfect ice breaking, crowd pleasing entertainment, everyone can join in and have a blast, no rhythm required!! "

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"Angela, many thanks for the two accomplished sets you played 'al fresco' at my wife's 50th birthday party. You kept all our guests entertained and engaged before and after lunch with a range of Irish ballads and reels and helped set and maintain the tempo for the day. Great music and well played. Thanks again from all who attended."

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"Bradley played brilliantly at my birthday reception and during dinner. He was organised, reliable, flexible, chatted to the guests and played a mixed repertoire of pop and jazz. The music made the evening."

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"Amazing. Our client was so impressed by the quality of Maria’s voice and her stage presence. We have already booked her band for our Christmas event. "

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"I just wanted to say a massive thank you for Saturday. You were unbelievable and i have had so many complimentary comments from guests that i wish i could record them somehow to send to you! There were lots of ladies (and i expect a few gents!) moved to tears in the church. The afternoon music was also wonderful and set the mood perfectly."

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"Jules, Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you from team Funcan! You and the team were such a warm and beautiful force for the day and still riding high on your performances. My only regret is not having you stay on for longer. Thank you thank you again. I’ve attached the walk in video which is going to keep me going for years!"

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"We were happy with their great professionalism and punctuality at all times, they were appreciated by all guests, as well as by the staff of the hotel. They were very polite, sincere and cooperative during the festive season, and consequently helped to generate more revenues atbour sky lounge. We were very much satisfied with their performance and look forward to welcoming them back to our hotel in the future."

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"From the very first email to the absolutely amazing music that was played, the quartet were first class. The day we had would truly have not been the same without them there. Very nice and friendly people with a very big and diverse repertoire which complemented are day beyond our expectations, a massive thank you from me and Siri you were outstanding"

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"Absolutely amazing! We couldn't have asked for more. The band were fantastic and super talented. The fact they were genuinely nice lads as well was just another bonus. The guitar solo of Purple rain was incredible!! Would recommend these lovely gents to everyone. You will not be disappointed. Thank you so much. Caroline and Chris x"

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"Fabulous!!! We booked The Lazy River for my 1920's birthday cocktail party. They were fantastic, setting the perfect atmosphere. They are professional, reliable but more importantly brilliantly talented musicians. I would certainly recommend them. "

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"Absolutely brilliant performer, really nice guy, made our event so memorable"

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"Simone and Alex played some chilled-out acoustic music for our drinks reception and then transitioned perfectly into a party band for the evening. Can't believe how versatile and accommodating they were. Everyone was blown away by their performances and said how much it complemented the day. Would highly recommend! "

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"Just a quick note to thank you to you and the band for all your work towards Saturday evening at Chawton Ball. You were prompt and flexible, particularly when our start timings shifted a bit! As I mentioned, there was quite a bit at stake and usual high expectations from the band – and you definitely pulled it off: the dance floor was fit to burst and everyone begged for more! Thanks for creating a playlist for us, too and patiently dealing with the quirks of working with volunteers. Overall the evening was a success (and that’s a huge relief!)."

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