Last Minute Musicians Reviews

"Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio / Multicultural Ceilidh / May 2025 Many thanks to Black Velvet for the fab barn dance for my husband’s 60th. We set them the challenge of providing all-age, muslim-friendly dances for a multicultural community; Our guests included friends and neighbours from Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, Somalia, South Africa and Cameroon. Mike and his band rose to the occasion with single sex sets, non gendered calling, and a clever choice of dances (including one with no physical contact at all!). We were so impressed with the attention to detail that enabled everyone to take part. Here are quotes from two of our younger guests: “That was the best evening of my whole life,” Radman, aged 8 “Please can you invite me to your next birthday party when you are 61,” Rayan, aged 8"

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"Our organisation would like to commend Janet on her mesmerising performance at our workplace event. Completely transforming our environment during her presence. We we all blown away by your playing. Thanks for making our day"

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"Thank you Mark for playing at our Summer Solstice Lido event. Your set was amazing, so many members and guests commented on how much they enjoyed the day and it was topped off with your incredible performance. Cant wait to have you back again for our next event. Would highly recommend. Many thanks Louise M🤩🎷🏊‍♂️"

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"We just wanted to say a MASSIVE thank you for Saturday night. You smashed it. Everyone we spoke to commented on how amazing you were. You made the party exceptional. That Dizzy tune you did was awesome. Thanks for being a great crack too. You worked amazingly with the DJ. We are lost for words. I'll ring you again over the next few days to thank you again personally. All the best, Adam & Carrie. "

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"Dorian attended the venue in good time for our evening do entertainment. He set up discretely beside our DJ. He played two sets and they were absolutely amazing. My daughter loved it (she's almost 2), Dorian even offered to begin to play the second half of our first dance which hadn't been discussed but on the day he did it, which was a great touch. Dorian kept the dance floor going all evening and it was great! Good vibes all around. Top man thanks Dorian!"

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"Everyone said how amazing your music was, they thoroughly enjoyed it!"

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"Amazing singer and brilliant George Ezra Tribute!!!"

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"I hired Carousel Duo for my mum's 70th birthday party in our house and they were just great. Booking was easy and straightforward; they arrived on time and set up in our living room; they were just absolute pros! And of course the music was fab! A great range of tracks from the 60s and 70s and perfect for my mum and her friends to dance around to. They even brought lights, which made all the difference in creating a groovy atmosphere in our living room. If you're thinking of having a special party, even in your own home, these guys are perfect! Just push the furniture back and get dancing!"

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"I requested Jam Duo to perform “Edelweiss” as my bridal procession song, aiming to complement my bridesmaids and me as we walked down the aisle, and they absolutely nailed it. Although I didn’t get to hear their music beforehand, I’ve received nothing but praise for their performance! We also decided to have Jam Duo entertain our guests during the drinks reception after the ceremony, and once again, they were a hit. Their extensive song list ensures you can select virtually any song you desire, and they’ll either know how to play it or be willing to learn. Choosing Jam Duo for our wedding was a fantastic decision; their music perfectly matched our theme and atmosphere, and we wholeheartedly recommend them"

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"Highly recommend Ollie. Amazing music that got the crowd going & Ollie knew exactly what kind of vibe our wedding needed. We had many lovely comments from our guests about the music. Ollie was easy to communicate with, reliable & a great addition to our wedding day. Thanks so much! "

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"For all the hard work you put into making last night so remarkable. Your playing is angelic, dramatic, full of heart and hard work."

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"Had such a great party thanks to The Pocket Beats. They were a great band, really nice guys and musically incredibly talented. Very helpful discussion beforehand regarding practicalities and the set list - some great party numbers that got everyone up & dancing. Would highly recommend!"

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"These guys were astonishingly good. The atmosphere they created was fabulous. I’d hire them without hesitation. Simply brilliant. Thank you! "

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"White winged doves were fantastic. A last minute booking for our wedding celebrations they arrived on time and set up quickly with perfect professionalism. We put our party in their hands and they didn't disappoint, playing a great sing along set getting even the most reluctant of our small family party onto the dancefloor and in full voice. What was heading to be a disastrous day for us following really poor weather was turned into a lively, fun and memorable evening. Thank you! N&V"

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"Thank you so much. We had the best night. Everyone loved you all. I have always been a fan of Funk it Up!. They're always amazing to hear live and they were outstanding last night at Olby's. I thank them all from the bottom of my heart for making by birthday extra special. "

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