Review Centre: Crooners

"I'm a professional. I respect the music. I've never signed something like this before."

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"“Siete stati un portento!!! L’atmosfera era magica e speciale, all’insegna del divertimento! Unici e divertenti, un collante fra gli scherzi organizzati dagli amici e capaci di coinvolgere tutti senza mai essere invadenti! Vi sceglierei altre 100 volte! Onorata di avervi avuto al mio matrimonio!!!”"

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"We recently had the pleasure of experiencing Vince's island-style music performance, and we can't recommend him enough! Vince radiates kindness and warmth throughout his entire performance. His music instantly transports you to the serene beaches of Hawaii, with melodies that soothe the soul. His gentle demeanor and genuine passion creates an atmosphere of pure relaxation. If you're looking to add a touch of island magic to your event, Vince is the perfect choice. His professionalism, talent, and genuine spirit make him a standout performer who will leave a lasting impression on your guests. Don't hesitate to hire Vince for your next event."

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"a wonderfull evening was had by all 350 people,who all thought you were superb.i would highly recommend you to anyone."

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"Bruddah Vince made our day special!! 🍊☀️🙌 SUGAR + SUN hired Bruddah Vince for our Studio Spa Grand Opening celebration in SeaCliff Village, HB 🌺 He was incredible! Beautiful voice and such a welcoming and kind demeanor. Everyone loved his music so much and enjoyed dancing to the Hawaiian Island vibes. He created a Hawaiian atmosphere at our event that I couldn’t have done on my own 🧡🙌 Thank you for celebrating with us Bruddah Vince! Excited to hire you for our next event!"

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"Huge repertoire of songs that I love - sung with feeling and style!"

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"thank you francis for a brilliant night,i will def recommend."

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"Just a note to express our big thanks at being a FANTASTIC Singing Waiter at our Wedding recently. You had everyone up straight away, and all of our guests mentioned how fabulous you were! Thank you so much!"

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"I've worked with Barry since 1999 and he even did my wedding in 2003. He has performed at numerous events for me and my clients and he is always professional, entertaining, versatile and really elevates the class of the event. I highly recommend Barry and A Touch of Class Music."

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"Annelise was perfect for our event, a welcoming drink on the terrace and an after dinner breakout. Really set the scene for a laid back enjoyable gathering. Annelise arrived on time set up with minimum fuss, was flexible and sang beautifully . Perfect."

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"IT WAS billed as A Night At The Musicals, and it was certainly a title which attracted a packed house to the Howden Park Centre last Friday evening when Darren Shaw and three dancers took the stage and sang and danced their hearts out. Two for the price of one took on a whole new meaning in this show in which we, the audience, were encouraged to join in with some of the well known songs. If you looked around, all you could see was a sea of smiling faces having a great time reminiscing and sharing some of their favourite moments from the musicals. This was courtesy of one very talented young man sporting a George Clooney haircut and diamond earring, some nifty costume changes, an incredible voice range and an endearing smile. Using a variety of spectacular, if sometimes dazzling lighting effects, and the obligatory dry ice creating an atmosphere that makes the singer appear suspended in clouds, the show began with a spotlight into which sauntered Mr Shaw in top hat and tails singing On The Street Where You Live, from My Fair Lady. Once again the excellent acoustics of the Brian Duguid Theatre played host to emotive, full orchestral music courtesy of impeccably timed tapes. Maybe it was just a shade loud in the first half which saw something very unusual and totally original. Everyone is familiar with The Sound of Music and the recent Connie Fisher version of The Hills are alive. Enter Darren Shaw looking splendid in lederhosen, like a denizen of Austria and straight from the Alps. To everyone's amazement and some barely concealed audience mirth, he became a soprano and made the hills come alive in his own special way. As the show progressed, the format of two songs by Mr Shaw interspersed with dance routines by the hardworking dancers began to win us over. For the first time ever, the famous duet from Grease, You're The One That I Want, was sung by Mr Shaw who performed the male and female parts. Using his falsetto voice – an attribute which was once taught in Italy in the middle ages resulting in the singers being known as castratto (please, don't ask) – Shaw sang the SuBo hit from Les Miserables as he duetted with himself in I Know Him So Well. In The Phantom of the Opera sequence he once again sang the famous duet which takes Christine, the soprano and The Phantom to perform, all by himself. As for the three dancers, two glamorous blondes and a bonny brunette, they proved their versatility by dancing a variety of styles from musical comedy to modern with a brave attempt at Irish River Dancing which drew cheers from the audience. The finale saw Shaw resplendent in a mint green sparkling shirt and matching flares with the dancers in glittering jump suits so there was no doubt that we would hear something from Mamma Mia and we certainly did. This night at the theatre was indeed a feast of tunes from the musicals which at first, thanks to Mr Shaw's dual voice, seemed a little hard to digest but soon became an acquired taste."

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"Professional, great performance we all thoroughly enjoyed it!"

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"Crooner Ed was absolutely amazing!!! Crooner Ed customized and delivered the most wonderful show for my mother’s 90th birthday! The song choices were perfect and his voice is amazing! I requested songs from the Rat Pack, and was extremely impressed with his choices and execution. A wonderful addition to any special event. Thanks Crooner Ed for playing a part in making my mom’s birthday such a memorable one. Lisa"

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"Ryan...you were amazing...good luck with the rest of your shows xx"

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"We had the pleasure of being introduced to Manee Valentine through a close friend in our group and we requested his entertainment services for our event, "Hooray for Hollywood" last February 26, 2022, @ the Carson event center. To our delight, his addition to the show was a total success. His professionalism and talent are instrumental to satisfying any and all audiences. Great appearance craft and personality are the comments we've been hearing since that day. We will definitely work with him in other opportunities. Yes, we give him a thumbs up and highly recommend him."

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