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"Amazing. Radio Dance floor full from first song to the last. Great energy. So friendly and kind. Excellent communication throughout. Highly recommend. Fabulous. Made the event what is was, MAGICAL. "

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"Saw you last night at Sand Bay fantastic night thank you Your voice is awesome thank you for making our night and doing the bump on the dance floor A real pleasure to see you and listen to you last night Thank you X "

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"Cats whiskers have played many times at Hugh Clark House to the enjoyment of residents lots of Golden oldies classics from way back makes you remember your teenage youth rebooked them for Xmas dinner dance Robert Johnson "

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"You did a grand job getting the floor moving. You had the difficult slot, everyone went off for food or to change for the evening. Fantastic set, we only came for the day this year and you guys were one of the draws. You wore my feet out!! 😄😄"

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"I just cant tell you enough just how amazing Glitz n Glamour were. We've had the most amazing night ever, it was awesome, unbelievable! Everybody had an amazing time, they were tremendous, incredible, such quality singing, engaging, they have all the moves, the got the crowd dancing, they totally made the wedding - THEY ROCKED!!! ​ I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone else! ​ Thank you SO MUCH!!!"

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"REVIEW OF OUR LATEST CD ALBUM IN JAZZ JOURNAL Kit Packham’s One Jump Ahead: Everybody Loves A Boogie The entertaining British jump-jive revival band ploughs the familiar furrow, offering cheeky covers and originals with occasional solos By Hugh Rainey -13 October 2023437 Formed in 1984, this UK group plays jump-jive in a bright and breezy, entertaining style, blended with R&B and vintage rock and roll, and seasoned with light-hearted humour. Leader Kit Packham sings confidently in appropriate style on every track bar one, and contributes alto and tenor to the backing throughout. Packham also composed and wrote the lyrics for eight of the tracks and alternative lyrics for some cheeky adaptations of standards – My Swingin’ Valentine (an upbeat treatment of My Funny Valentine, which surprisingly works quite well) and the very funny Basingstoke (to the melody of Baby Face) and Buy A CD (with appropriate uninhibited bathos to My Way). On the whole, the originals work well for the genre. Love Me, Love My Saxophone and I Dig Potatoes have amusing lyrics somewhat reminiscent of Louis Jordan and Slim Gaillard in style. Enjoyable versions of Don’t Get Around Much Any More, Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t My Baby and My Swingin’ Valentine, come closest to straightforward jazz treatment with some worthwhile brief solos and touches of arrangement. The tracks come from sessions in 2009, 2017 and 2023, mainly as six or seven piece lineups it seems, but with changing personnels. Though studio recorded, the CD comes across as cheery live entertainment – for dancers, rather than perhaps for close, serious listening. But it’s certainly good fun, with some inventive fresh material, and a sense of humour to give a welcome lift to your spirits in these troubled times. Discography Everybody Loves A Boogie; Don’t Clap On The First Beat Of The Bar; Old Rock “n” Roll Songs Never Die; Don’t Get Around Much Any More; Love Me, Love My Saxophone; Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t My Baby; Route 66; Alley Club Blues; As Time Goes By; Alright, OK, You Win; Lockdown Chase; My Swingin’ Valentine; I Dig Potatoes; Basingstoke; Buy A CD; We Had A Real Good Time/We’ll Meet Again (53.52) Collectively: Kit Packham (v, ts, as, bar, cl); Nick Tomalin, Perry White (p); John O’Reilly (g); Steve Knight (g, ts, bj); Alex Keen, Ollie Blanchflower (b); Derek Gayle, Kenrick Rowe (d); Simon Da Silva (t); Tracey Mendham (ts, cl). UK, 2009, 2017, 2023 (No further details.) Pelican records PEL CD 523 "

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"For our Wedding, Ley played the classical guitar for us during the Wedding Breakfast, and it created a fantastic ambience for the meal. He also played at our Evening Reception, and it is wonderful to look back at some great pictures of a dance floor packed with our guests.  The clever thing about his music for a wedding is that it spans the generations so everyone joins in. I know that my father was thrilled to be granted a wish to have his special song played for me at my wedding.  Ley learned the song especially and kept it as a surprise for me on the day. Ley also learned ‘our song’ for the First Dance. He performed a fantastic version of the original, it was amazing as all he was given was a CD to listen to. It was such a great personal touch to make the day extra special."

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"A brilliant night, fantastic sound, had the entire venue up and dancing. Lots of favourites with something for everyone to enjoy from the 60’s to up to date numbers. Recommend Martin and Roy for a fun filled, professional evening of entertainment."

Reply by Footloose
Hi Jane, So glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for the kind review. It was a really fun evening, see you soon.

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"Paul and the band were just the best ever! I had them for my 30th birthday and genuinely had the best night of my life. They were an absolute hit and all my friends loved them! Thank you Solid Gold!"

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"Hi Ben, Thank you for your lovely note and sorry it took so long to get back to you. Everything was amazing and you guys just helped make the night magical! "

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"I can't wait to see you guys play again at my friends wedding in August 2017!"

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"Dear Paul Solid Gold were a huge success on Saturday night Thank you for a terrific performance and for all your patience and enthusiasm running up to the wedding. I am looking forward to playing your CD and thank you for that too. Altogether we had a wonderful weekend and everyone loved the band. We only have one daughter to marry off but if we ever need a band again will be in touch. All the best to you all and thank you all very much indeed, Imogen "

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"Thanks Ben for making my party last night. The feedback has been great. All the best Nick"

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"Cats Whiskers Plus Christopher Columbus played at our New Year's Eve Event at our Selhurst Club Brilliant Band Club supporters had a great and wonderful time Sarah Louise"

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"Fantastic!......ģreat sound and songs, bringing back so many memories. On my feet almost all night. Highly recommended!"

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