Review Centre: 1990s Era Musicians & Bands

"We booked the Vibrations as a stripped-down 7 piece to fit in our teeny tiny venue for our wedding. Chris came over to scope out our venue beforehand and reassured us he could make it work. After some careful equipment Jenga on the night I was forced to concede he was right! The Vibrations absolutely rocked the place, both sets tailored to our liking with a couple of special requests thrown in as well. Chris made the whole process so easy from the initial enquiry so we could just get down and enjoy the tunes. Thanks!"

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"Just wanted to say a big thank you to The Don't Look Now Party Band, you guys are fantastic & you made our wedding reception amazing. Everyone said how brilliant you guys were & I've passed your website details on to lots of people! Thanks again for learning Amazed for our first dance too that was wicked! No Doubt we'll see you at another event soon! Love Olly & Lisa."

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"Amazing, will definitely be asking them to do another function in the near future. Thank you to them both"

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"I’ve seen them a number times now, always a great atmosphere they definitely get the always packed venue singing along. Definitely one of the best tribute oasis bands around and I’ve seen a few!!! Really friendly band. If you get the chance to watch/ hire them you certainly won’t be disappointed. "

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"Over the years Spectra have used Bob Ferguson and his bands Celtic Horizon and Beggars Row to entertain many of our corporate clients. Bob is a natural charmer, has a great voice and delivers many traditional and more contemporary songs with great style. He always has fun on stage, loves to interact with guests and uniquely can always be relied on to read the room so that audiences feel they are part of the experience. We love having Bob play for our clients!"

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"This band is A1, classy, and keep the party pumping with endless music. They come well prepared with a variety of genres and ready to party. "

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It’s been 4 years and counting and we enjoy it every year and looking forward to it this year as well

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"Wow! We had a great party. All our friends and family were commenting on how great the band was. Thank you. "

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"Amazing Band.....The Must See Band......Love Them!"

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"As a music journalist, I am someone well used to hearing performances covering the whole spectrum of ability, from very talented, to no talent whatsoever; mainly on the working circuit, encountering much from the bottom end of the scale, the flaws of which seemingly pass by, or go over the heads of the audience, mediocre musical acts often gaining acceptance despite (or because of) their lack of any talent whatsoever. So, when on a random whim, I booked MAYHEM into The Old Crown, Hayes, I was pleasantly surprised to come across that jewel one constantly seeks: a light hidden in the bushel, an act of great quality. Don’t get me wrong, on the surface, MAYHEM are basically just another covers band, with certainly not much more to offer in terms of choice of material than others treading the same circuit. The difference though, is in the depth of thought in the vocal arrangements, and the attention to detail in the performance of the songs. Someone in the band has true musical knowledge. The way the vocals are arranged and used is no accident, and the music has a depth and surety that is pure class. Carol’s voice is unique, and at many points conveys rare emotion for those who can hear. The two voices are a happy accident of coincidence; Carol’s rather treble voice, Billy’s gruff baritone, both interesting voices taken in isolation, but together producing a sound that is perhaps greater than the sum of its parts. The quality of both singers shows itself also in the faultlessly correct intonation, the thrilling blend and invention of the harmonies, the search for expression in the vocals, the subtle use of the arrangements to produce expression. Most of these subtleties are of course lost on the general public, but the band still have enough battle-hardened experience and know-how to ride out any waves of indifference, and overcome the hardest heart with a friendly approach to their clientele, patiently trying out various styles and eras, constantly striving to reach their listeners, despite a kind of yearning in the music for serious recognition. Personally, I found it somewhat sad that a talented band like this has to resort to some popular (and bland) material, but one must bow to reality, and work is work. Still, the musicians didn’t just accept the status quo of this material; they always had a few surprises in store in the way they approached any song, however scraped from the bottom of the barrel. Carol’s voice sounded at its best on songs like “SUMMER OF ’69” and “I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT”, but she shone through on harder songs too, like “LIVING ON A PRAYER” and “DON’T BRING ME DOWN”. Billy didn’t sing quite as many lead lines, but when he did, it was with a power and confidence that knew just how best to carry the melody, and the strength of harmony singing was in a different league from the average one would expect to hear in a situation like this. On “Living La Vida Loca” the dual vocals were outstanding, perhaps the most equal blend of the day, with other such highlights for me being “Don’t Stop me Now” and “I Wanna Know what Love is”. The locals however enjoyed some of the lighter material more, such as “Rockabilly Rebel”, square dancing their way through the afternoon with great whoops and hollers, playing their part in a very pleasant day in a very pleasant pub. There was a humorous moment when the lads at the bar joined in with “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” all pointing and dancing in the manner of Tom Cruise in “Top Gun”! A vivid sight to behold, for sure! The day ended with a raucous rendition of “Rockin’ All Over The World”, the two singers showing that they could rock it with the best of them when the chips are down. Can’t wait to see this band again. (10 / 10) Andrew Staines "

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"Jose Luis is a very talented person. Beside being a doctor author, he brings a lot of joy to his events and people leave knowing that they had a great time"

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"Excellent job, nice and smooth sound from your sax and made my day, thank you K"

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"Marcus made an excellent performance at our wedding. Came earlier and had background music during the breakfast reception. His voice is fantastic and the guests love it. We had him for the entire evening and collaborated together regarding the repertoire. Highly recommend Marcus for any type of event. Thank you for making our wedding reception special! "

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"From Pittsburgh, PA Gary assisted with my surprise proposal at PPG Place Rink 12/13/14 in Pittsburgh, PA. This night would not have been as special or romantic without Gary's service & talent. In less than a month he learned 3 songs to serenade my partner and he also helped with the location of the proposal which was extremely helpful being that I live out of town. He was very professional, kind, and great to work with through planning this whole event. I would highly recommend Gary and would use his services again! Thank you again, Gary!! Amanda & Kate"

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"It was one of the most amazing nights to listen and have a dance to your amazing classic tunes. I want to get married now to book you guys! "

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"James was absolutely perfect for our event. We asked him to provide background music during a party and everyone how commented on how good he was. he added to the party without dominating it, which is exactly what we asked for. He was punctual and very professional and had a great set list which he tailored to our requests. I would definitely use him again for a function and would highly recommend him. "

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