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"AMAZING! thanks you so much for making our wedding party absolutely fantastic, everyone totally raves about you all even now, a few months down the line (and for a room full of professional musicians and sound engineers thats a tough crowd to please) If you're in two minds wether to book this lot ... DO IT NOW, you will not regret it. "

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"Superb performance, the band got the audience up and dancing!"

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"Mike and Jon pitched the performance perfectly for the Fleur de Lis Mike and Jon pitched the performance perfectly for the Fleur de Lis Retirement Home’s garden party in Romsey. The American Country songs created just the right atmosphere to establish the Wild West theme. Everyone loved it – they joined in all the songs! Several residents have sent me messages to say how much they enjoyed the event. We were delighted with the performance and thoroughly recommend the band. "

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"Petford Ensemble were fantastic at our wedding! They have great communication, were really helpful and friendly with song choices and ideas, patient and professional - and on the day they were amazing! Everything we hoped for. Thank you so much!"

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"You guys rocked the Summer Ball! It's the first time in 12 years of being in the Mess that I have seen the dance floor filled within 30 seconds of the band starting their set. You were awesome! Thank you for a great night."

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"Dermot’s music was one of the highlights of our wedding day. Having moved our wedding from Ireland to the UK due to Covid, we really wanted to capture the emotion and essence of an Irish wedding, and the music and drinks reception were perfect! During our walk down the aisle there wasn’t a dry eye in the house! Beforehand Dermot organised zoom rehearsal with my sister in law so she could sing alongside him confidently during the ceremony and I know she was extremely grateful. The impromptu singalong during the drinks reception was a highlight for so many of us (and staff at the venue!). Dermot was professional, courteous, flexible and my only regret was that we had to leave the drinks reception to for the wedding breakfast! We are so grateful to him and could not recommend him enough."

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"Just sat in Manchester airport on our way to Rome, and we both just wanted to say how fantastic you were last night. Your band has just been the talk of the wedding. Obviously if we have any other events you will be at the top of the list, and I will make sure if anyone ever asks for a band they book you. "

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"We were so impressed by Eccentric Pony. Their communication throughout was second to none. We were able to pick our own songs from a massive range of genres and artists. On the day, they made everything so easy. The playing was brilliant and our dance floor was flooded in seconds - sounds like an exaggeration but it really isn't! At one point, the band led an impromptu limbo game on the dance floor with a giant flow stick- so fun! Countless guests said how fantastic the band was. I know that having a band is a significant expense but it was one that we are so glad we chose. I felt Eccentric Pony helped make our day really unforgettable and special. Thank you!"

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"The Blue Ceilidh band are absolutely fantastic! They stand out not only because of the quality of the musicians but also because of the caller gives the ceilidh such a fun atmosphere. I couldn't recommend them more highly. Book with confidence."

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"Louise and the whole Kaleidoscope band were absolutely incredible for our wedding! Louise played the piano and sang during our ceremony, which was truly magical. It was everything we could have imagined and more. She and Steve then performed an acoustic set during our drinks reception, which added such a gorgeous, relaxed touch to the day. In the evening, the full band joined us and brought the house down, they were brilliant. In the lead-up to the wedding, Louise was amazing with communication. She shared sample tracks, answered every single question with care, and even adapted the playlist last-minute without any stress. The band even learned a few Sam Fender songs just for us! So many of our guests came up to tell us how fantastic Louise and the band were :) We honestly can’t recommend Kaleidoscope enough. Super singalong hits, fantastic vibes, and all-round excellence! Thank you again for helping to make our day so special! "

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"We were so happy to have Dorothy play at our wedding — she was absolutely brilliant. Her harp music added such a special, elegant touch to the day and really helped set the tone from the moment guests arrived. In the lead-up, Dorothy was a dream to work with. She made everything really easy and stress-free, with a clear repertoire to choose from and great suggestions. She even tailored the song list to suit us as a couple, which made everything feel really personal. On the day, she played beautifully — we had loads of compliments from guests, and hearing our chosen songs on the harp was such a memorable part of the ceremony. We’d highly recommend Dorothy to anyone looking for a harpist. She’s professional, lovely to work with, and so talented. Thank you again, Dorothy, for helping make our day so special!"

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"Girls, Girls, Girls! We wanted to let you know how happy we were with The Roaming Rascals who performed at an exclusive client dinner for us at Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity. You totally blew our expectations away. We were looking for a fine balance of music and performance to allow our guests both the option of just enjoying their evening and also dancing or engaging with the entertainment. You did just that and are so much better in person – song selection, instruments, roaming sets and vocals were all outstanding. You were all so easy to work with, arriving in excellent time, sound-checking quickly given our limited time and super flexible in your approach / gauging where the party and the guests needed the music to go. You played an important part in creating a brilliant atmosphere and helping us deliver a hugely successful event. We hope to work with you again in the very near future."

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"Craxton Strings were a fabulous addition to our wedding day. We booked the quartet only 10 days before our wedding and despite this the process was very easy. The group has a fabulous musical repertoire, all of which can be listened to online, and allows you to fully customise your music selection, a process we greatly enjoyed. On the day the group were very flexible, due to the weather they had to play inside and over the noise of 200 guests, not an easy task, however they remained professional throughout and received a great number of compliments from our guests. We would not hesitate to book them again. "

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"Blue beacons duo were professional, courteous and added fun to our event. The playlist was perfect, they engaged with the guests and were incredibly talented. Looking forward to booking them again."

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"I would highly recommend Mapleton Sessions to play at your venue, not only for their musical talent and broad repertoire, but also for their positive energy that they bring into the room. On top of everything, they are also two lovely people to work with - friendly and warm but extremely professional. They are definitely a staple at Mezzanine cocktail bar!"

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