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"I just wanted to take a moment and send you a note of thanks for the performance thatJock Rock turned in on July 1st at our daughter's wedding. We have all seen bands that simply mail it in and go through their sets as if they justwant it to be over with. The energy and enthusiasm that the band generated at our reception was simply infectious and you ignited the entire crowd into a wonderful frenzy. The Scots, Brits, Irish, Americans and others in our audience had the best time ever and couldn't tell us enough how much they loved your performance. But in addition to showing us that you are world-class entertainers, I was also very touched by your humanity. We are an extremely close family so in all candour it is sometimes difficult for me to have my daughter live across the pond where I don't get to visit with her as often as I can with her two sisters who live in the States. Her favourite song is Somewhere Over the Rainbow because it speaks to her in a very real way. We were disappointed when we learned that the band did not have that song on your playlist because we thought that it would make the Father/Daughter dance is so incredibly meaningful. One of the greatest surprises of the night was when we realized that you had taken the time to learn the song and played it for us for our dance. You took the time and effort to emotionally connect with the bride and her father on her special day and we can't thank you enough for that. "

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"Whisky & Ginger are the BEST. Such great song choices and even took some of my weird requests xD!"

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"The party-goers - whether seasoned ceilidh dancers or first-timers - loved the band.  And they were professional, but also flexible and uncomplaining to deal with.  Thank you Black Velvet Band!"

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"Your choice of songs was perfect, and you tailored your performance to suit the mood and atmosphere of each moment, whether it was the ballads during the ceremony or the lively tunes at the reception. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how incredible the live music was. Your talent, professionalism, and genuine passion for what you do shone through in your performance, and I would recommend you without hesitation to anyone looking for an amazing act for their special occasion."

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"Jack the British guitar player/singer solo act. He was very nice and played songs just for us. Great guy."

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"First time ive used Lastminutemusicians so happy i came across it online. Easy to use website, choose a musician by Area,Genre,Solo or Band & Budget. I chose Jack M a solo acoustic singer/guitarist. He managed a special request for me by learning to sing & play a song he hadnt done before at very short notice. Guests at the party wouldnt have known and thought he had been performing it for years it was perfect. In fact his whole set was perfect. Would love to see Jack M at one of his own gigs in the future. I will recommend lastminutemusicians & Jack M to anyone."

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"We cannot thank The Nomads enough for making our wedding so special and I cannot emphasise enough how incredible they were. Everybody absolutely LOVED them & their set list covered so many of our requests. Their acoustic set was perfect as our guests arrived at the venue reception and milled around but the evening set stole the show and was absolutely exceptional. They surpassed every expectation and I think the fact that our guests were desperate for multiple encores says it all! These guys were friendly and professional and we would have absolutely zero hesitation recommending them to anyone! Thank you so so much. "

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"A huge thank you to Tom and the Its No Reel band who were brilliantly superb from our first email to the last dance of our wedding. No query went unanswered nor late and Tom accommodated our every needs. It couldn't have been easier booking them and we knew just how good their ceilidh music was from their videos. Our families are frequent ceilidh dancers and they were very impressed by the music and calling and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Even those unknown to ceilidh dancing were happily enticed to the dance floor and taken through the steps. The ceilidh was one of the most fun parts of our wedding day and I'd highly recommend everyone to hire Its No Reel! Thank you very much for a fantastic end to our wedding day and we hope to see you again!"

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"We were really struggling to find a band for our wedding and kept being let down. As soon as we heard their clip, we knew they were going to be a great fit for our wedding but we never expected them to be as amazing as they were. We were beyond impressed with the band on the night and their interaction with the party. They had everyone dancing on the floor and Phoebe’s voice is out of this world. Every member of the band interacted and were all incredible. All of our guests have not stopped raving about them and we were constantly asked how they could hire them for their own events. We would 110% use Stargazers again and recommend them so highly for anyone who wants an incredible evening."

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"Found Rachel on this web site and we are so glad we did. The performance at out wedding was fantastic and was more than worth the fee. Rachel entertained our guests before the ceremony when they arrived and then after the ceremony before the wedding breakfast. Our guests were so impressed and complimentary about the performance. It set a really good vibe to the start of our day and put everyone in a fun, party mood. The booking process was so easy and low maintenance. Rachel is a genuine nice person and very talented. Don't miss out ! "

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"Top notch. Maestro Michael composed his piece, then rehearsed and conducted the choir with less than 3 hours rehearsal. Also a world class guitarist-classical and rock. Had a few hits with his own songs too. Quite a combination! "

Reply by Sussex Singer,Guitar, BVs, Producer & MD
Such a delight to work with a great choir. And loved performing some of my songs and guitar pieces . Including classical renditions from the masters . Thanks Mickey

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"Rose Hutton - M.G Promotions (Entertainment Agency & Consultants) Kidderminster Wyre Forest District Council called me this morning and they were gushing about your performance in Brinton Park, defo want to book you for next year. I met quite a few people I know who were well impressed as I was. Super, very pro and easy to work with."

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"Thank you so much. Despite the bad weather you really made our party perfect. Everybody loved you and couldn't stop asking where we found you!"

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"The Black Velvet Band provided us with a fantastic ceilidh for our wedding reception. They really got everyone up and moving, so much better than a boring DJ set. They were even accommodating to our more inebriated guests and explained the dance moves clearly. We had a wonderful time and would consider them again for future parties."

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"Hi Micki, I just wanted to drop you a note to thank you for performing at our Polo day this year. We've done tonnes of similar events and you were by far the best band we have had. We really appreciated how accomodating you were and I've never had so much positive feedback about a performer. I'll share a few extracts from emails I've recieved below. I hear from Philly you may be making an appearance at our Christmas part - excellent news! Thanks Duncan "...and the band!! She was phenomenal!!! As you know we own wedding venues and she's the best singer we've seen. Can you share her details?" "I had to email to say thank you for invitation, but more to tell you how fantastic your singer was. We've never been to a corporate event with so much fun and dancing..." "that lady who was singing was brilliant. Reminded me of when we lived in nashville, what a voice!" "looking forward to next year. Please tell me you've secured that band again? When the singer came off the stage and joined in with the dancing!! So much fun. Also lowkey want to know where she got her hat."

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