Review Centre: Background Music Bands

"Well what can I say. It was perfect. The three guys were the perfect start to a 40th birthday party celebration (that ended at 4am!? They were friendly and professional plus excellent musicians pitching the right music at the right time ending the sets with the party on their feet dancing. Would like to thank them for making the day a special one that everyone enjoyed fully. Kindest Regards"

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"Thank you so much for today You were perfect and every thing we wanted. My mum was chuffed and will remember this day for a long time. Joanne "

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"Rachael was absolutely fantastic, she wore colours that matched our colour scheme which I thought was a lovely little touch but she is so talented and we would recommend her to anybody. It was all organised very well and so had no concerns in that area. :-) we were so happy with all aspects of the service provided by yourselves and Rachael."

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"Thank you, South West String Quartet, for being such a special and beautiful part of Devon and Tristan’s wedding. Planning an overseas wedding had it’s challenges, but you were beyond helpful in guiding us through the entire process. Thank you for sharing your talent with us at Bovey Castle. You set the perfect backdrop for a lovely wedding and drinks reception. We are grateful for your help, professionalism and tremendous talent. All the best!"

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"Thanks again guys - it's great you could play again for us. Nice mix of jazz and more popular songs which the younger guests could sing and dance to - excellent!"

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"Golden Roots were great. They created a really nice atmosphere at our wedding's post-ceremony drinks. Definitely recommend"

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"Nev’n’Russ played last night at our village barbecue and kept us entertained with some lively music which was pleasing to all age groups. They have previously played in our small Village Room and toned it down to suit the venue, and have ramped it up for the garden of our local pub. Would thoroughly recommend "

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"Martin did a brilliant set and we thoroughly enjoyed it! We’ve such an eclectic taste in music and the fact he has a repertoire of over 500 songs, meant we really could select what we loved. Really appreciated the fact he also offered to learn some new songs of our choice especially for the occasion - it made our day. Very professional, and would highly recommend him. Thanks for being part of the celebration Martin."

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"Paul and Ed played at our wedding drinks reception and were superb. There were lots of lovely comments about the music and we're so pleased we booked them."

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"We just wanted to say a massive thank you!!!! You created the atmosphere we had been dreaming of and without you the day would not have been the same!! So many people commented on how great you were and have asked for your details - we will spread the love!!! Thank you again. "

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"Just want to say thank you so much for playing during our ceremony on our wedding! My husband really appreciated you learning You Never Walk Alone and turned out beautiful! Hope you also enjoyed being part of the start of our special day?"

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"Many thanks to Smooth Sax Duo for providing the perfect ambience for our recent fashion launch. Ken liaised before hand to ensure that the music fitted the occasion which it did perfectly. The music was very well received by all our guests and I will certainly use them again in the future. I highly recommend them as a high class jazz duo."

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"We loved your performance. Hope you had time for some shopping too!"

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"We booked MVS Steel Band Duo to play at our Notting Hill Carnival theme bank holiday at Revolucion de Cuba Derby. They were incredibly professional and punctual. Our customers and guests loved the band and it has definitely made our event extra special to have them. Next time we require a steel band we will not hesitate in booking them again. Thanks once more. "

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"The musician was really talented however did not play the music requested so killed the entire vibe of the party. It was a party and we requested upbeat music alongside DJ but she used her own speaker and mellowed tunes... everyone obviously left the dance floor at this point and had to remind her of the request. She struggled with our requirements despite us being very specific on booking and even noted specific times on contract booking, did not fulfil contract and waste of £550"

Reply by Bedfordshire Violinist
Dear Hayley Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent event. I take all reviews seriously, as they help me improve my services, and I appreciate the opportunity to address some inaccuracies in your comments. The full fee you paid was £459, I understand that you felt the music selection did not align with the upbeat atmosphere you envisioned. However, I want to clarify that I arrived well-prepared with a curated playlist that included the specific tracks you requested, such as "Rebel Music" and "Ibiza Classics." Additionally, during our initial conversation, I offered to incorporate lively pop songs like "Havana," "Rather Be," and "Cheerleader" to enhance the party vibe. I left out your request to play Andrew Lloyd Webber/Starlight Express as I felt it didn’t align with the style of your event. Regarding the DJ sound levels, these were extremely loud throughout. I strive to maintain an enjoyable volume throughout my performances. While you noted that the dance floor, it was empty upon my arrival and throughout the ibiza classics with DJ last 30 minute set. I appreciated the positive feedback from many guests which indicates we’re enjoying my performances. As the event progressed, I was attentive to your requests, including the unexpected addition of a dhol drummer for the second set. I performed the "Morni" provided the Bollywood track to the DJ and performed alongside the DJ and which successfully energised the dance floor. I also addressed the issue with my electric violin volume being turned down by DJ immediately after he received feedback from guest complaining he couldn’t hear it! The booking was to perform 3x 30 minute sets I stayed on the dance floor except two 15 minute breaks and performed throughout the 2 hour duration. I made repeated requests to the DJ to play "Ibiza Classics," in line with your preferences, and I took swift action to address all requests throughout the night. The DJ consistently played track’s that were impossible for a violinist to play over such as Milkshake by Kelis. My goal is always to create memorable experiences for my clients, and I have consistently received positive feedback for over 20 years !

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