Last Minute Musicians Reviews

"Having Jim as our guitarist was wonderful. Everything was individually tailored to our tastes. The ceremonial music was beautiful and timed to the service which took away a lot of worry on the day and the mix of Spanish, classical and contemporary repertoire created a warm ambience which we felt made the occasion even more unique and special. We would definitely highly recommend him. "

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"We booked Volt for a milestone birthday, and they turned the whole night into something extraordinary. From the very first track, it felt less like a party at home and more like being transported to a world-class club. The DJ’s mixes were flawless, and the singers brought an energy that had everyone completely hooked. What made it even better was how down-to-earth and fun they were—it never felt staged, just natural and unforgettable. Friends are still messaging me about that night, and I know it’ll be remembered for a long time."

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"Thank you for playing at our 40th birthdays & 10 year wedding celebration last Saturday night - you were fabulous! Lots of people have told me how much they enjoyed the band & that it made for a brilliant night!!! "

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"R.P.B. was an exceptionally considerate performer, adapting his set and to sudden unforeseeable event changes - his music was enjoyed by everyone in the room!"

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"What a fantastic player he did us proud on the day to send Janet Osborne off in style. Can not thank him enough. "

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"Rob has used his incredible talents as a pianist to help us as a family. First and foremost with his friendly and nurturing approach to piano lessons for our son - who has passed all of his tests with distinctions! Rory enjoys his lessons with Rob immensely and has learned a love of the instrument that we had previously tried and failed to inspire. Rob also provided excellent entertainment for my wife's 40th birthday party with a set of classic piano tunes to add a touch of class to the event. he is approachable and kind and know exactly where to pitch his lessons; I really couldn't recommend Rob highly enough for lessons and events."

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"The wonderful Soul Delight recently played at our wedding and were truly spectacular. So many guests commented how amazing they were - we would recommend them in a heart beat. Nothing was too much trouble and how many bands let the groom up to take the stage and drum one of the songs with the master of ceremonies on the mic!? A memory we will never forget! We absolutely loved them at our wedding and are so truly grateful that they played a part on our big day!"

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"Hector was brilliant. He helped plan and make the evening. Our party went mental when Hector piped the cake in. Hector played throughout the night and was so entertaining. We would highly recommend Hector to anyone."

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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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"Our wedding party came to life with Claire Manners!! An epic night for our evening reception! Having been recommended Claire by our wedding venue and knowing that she played at our favourite places in Christchurch, we knew we had to have Claire involved in our wedding! Keeping Claire a secret from our guests was tough, but well worth the surprise on our guests face! Claire worked in collaboration with our DJ from 11:11 events and together made the set stress free for us and taking into account our favourite music. On the evening of the wedding, Claire was unbelievable and got the vibe of our evening do. Claire was loved by all the guests with people commenting how amazing she was! Me and Elliott would like to say another huge and special thank you, you were incredible! "

Reply by Claire Manners Saxophonist
Hi Charlotte and Elliott, Thank you both so much for your lovely review. It was an honour to be a part of your evening reception and was great to see your guests reaction when I started after your first dance! Definitely a night to remember! Congratulations again to you both and sending much love and happiness for the future, Best wishes, Claire x

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"Lion Strings played beautifully. She made me cry tears of happiness the minute I heard her playing as I walked down the aisle. I speak for everybody who attended my ceremony, just magical. Thank you for being part of my special day! A day I'll never forget x "

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"We would recommend The Blue Suede Shoes to anyone who is planning an event and want the greatest night ever! Ben A, Stu and Ben F came as a trio, and were so professional, friendly and reliable. Such a great sound too! They had us dancing to 50s and 60s tracks - exactly what we had asked for. All our guests kept asking where had we found them! Thank you guys, you are fantastic. xx"

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"After having seen GloBand at a couple of other events, I decided to book them for my 40th Birthday Party and they were just great! The set they played was fantastic and very much tailored to my personal taste. We absolutely loved the athmosphere the band created and they had everyone in the dance floor for the whole evening. They are a great addition to any event, very professional and sound great. Would definitely highly recommend and will most certainly book them again for any future events I might organise. Thank you very much for helping to make my party such a success GloBand! "

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"Listening to this band almost makes you think you’ve died and gone to heaven! Their effortless style makes them a joy to behold. Great for every mood and style of dancing from fun gypsy to smoochy romantic. Love them!"

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"A big THANK YOU for playing the piano at Abby and Jamie's wedding. You really made it an extremely special day."

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