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"Blu Country was fantastic. Everyone at our party loved them. Would definitely use again and recommend."

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"The Hot Hats played at my 40th birthday. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Everyone whom attended said how great they were (and my friends and family are not an easy bunch to please). They were extremely engaging with the crowd and overall it was a great set."

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"Wow! What a talent group of young people! Absolutely blown away by their musical talent and ability. Millie is a star, what a voice! Would highly recommend this band for events. They bring something special."

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"Tonight we had a new duo called Shaun & Carrie, male and female: they sang the right songs for the dancers. Shaun & Carrie had great voices and they have been rebooked: well done, see you both next time."

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"We had a Sinatra tribute, a jazz trio, Harbour Lights Collective and a DJ. Harbour Lights Collectivewere awesome. Great song choices which they link together to keep the groove going. The dance floor was full all night and we all had the best time. Would definitely book you again. Thank you"

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"The band were fantastic on the night and a joy to deal with throughout. They really delivered in line with expectations for what was an ambitious and high profile event for our club. Talented musicians that were great to observe and enjoy from a seated position and equally from the dance floor which spilled over on more than one occasion. Great to bring the New Year with these guys and gals on stage. Many many thanks."

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"Saw great performance of you guys in deans box Manchester,we are from holland and stay a weekend in Manchester, especially the number of sally can wait was verry good ? great job!"

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"Rating 5/6 : Very Enjoyable Absolute Mayhem The Horse & Chains, Bushey on Saturday 30 September 2023 It's a rare thing to go into a local pub and hear a keyboard player who has been described as a musical "genius" by none other than David Bowie. This is no tall story either. The musician Billy Ritchie was the first player in rock music to give keyboards a prominent role -- and that was before Keith Emerson (ELP) and Rick Wakeman came on the scene. Billy told me that he remained good friends with the Thin White Duke until his death in 2016. Lanark-born Mr Ritchie now provides the skilful and fancy keyboards and records backing tracks for his latest incarnation Mayhem with talented female singer Carol Leslie. Carol is a really strong vocalist with a gutsy style. This dynamic duo started their first set at the cosy Sebright Arms with Elvis's late sixties' classic Suspicious Minds. The second song was a surprise -- Kirsty MacColl's comedy number There's A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears His Elvis. It was a perfect choice after the first song. Carol and Billy select their material wisely and give their audience something very different from the predictable Mustang Sally, Brown Eyed Girl and I Saw Her Standing There, churned out by so many pub bands. So it was great to hear Georgio Moroder and Phil Oakey's electro smash Together In Electric Dreams, Matchbox's catchy rocker Rockabilly Rebel, Starship's uplifting We Built This City (on which Billy demonstrated his keyboard dexterity) and Solomon Burke's gospel-ish Cry To Me. And that was just the first half. Carol is happy to tackle songs usually associated with male vocalists and she started part two with a raucous version of Bryan Adams' rocker Summer Of 69. If you have never seen Mayhem, ask Billy to perform Light My Fire, the Doors rock classic from 1967. This was a sheer musical masterclass as he re-created both vocally and instrumentally this great song. Billy has a rich, tuneful voice and this was a stunning performance. Other highlights in the second half included Journey's rock anthem Don't Stop Believing, Carol's gritty interpretation if Shania Twain's Man I Feel Like A Woman and a fine performance of Bon Jovi's Living On A Prayer A total of 24 songs and I cannot wait to see this duo again. My only concern is their name. I think many club and pubgoers might think Mayhem are a heavy metal band rather than an all-round, top class duo. COLIN FENN, DJ, Freelance Journalist Colin Fenn, DJ - Freelance Journalist, Thursday 5 October 2023"

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"These guys were excellent! The band were great and everything went very smoothly. Would definitely recommend them!"

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"I just wanted to say thank you for all the great communication and help in making Claudio a part of our Wedding. He went down, as you can imagine, fantastically and really got the party atmosphere started. We couldn't fault him and I think he played everything that people requested of him. It made the day just a little different and all of the our guests have been very complimentary! Outstanding performer that effortlessly swept from table to table playing all the songs we recommended plus many spontaneous requests. A true professional that got a fun, party atmosphere started during our wedding breakfast. Thank you to Claudio and Last minute musicians for enhancing our big day!"

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"Abi, thank you so much for performing at our wedding. We and all of our guests enjoyed listening to you! We had so many compliments on you, and so glad we saw you perform at Elmore Court wedding fayre. We were instantly sold! We hope you enjoyed your afternoon with us and our guests, thank you for being a super star! "

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"Our booking with Radio Dancefloor was last minute - and from the word go, they have been amazing. Really understanding of payment terms for a big institution, with great information on set times, and what they were playing. On the night, they were really accommodating, getting everyone up dancing and performing the crowds favourite songs off the cuff and with no notice. We wished we'd booked them longer - professional and fun. Can't wait to book them again for another celebrtion! Thanks guys :)"

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"Absolutely fantastic band. If you're looking for a live band that play all the classics, then these are your guys. Thank you for a fantastic evening, everyone looked like they were enjoying themselves and the music! Brilliant! "

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"Great fans here at Success Express, Callum is not just a talented and original songwriter with interesting jazzy chords and thoughtful lyrical content but he stands out above so many solo artists in being a truly accomplished musician."

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"Absolutely brilliant, thank you so much"

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