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"On behalf of Coby and I, we just wanted to thank you and the Mr Swing musicians for the fabulous evening of music and dance on Sunday. We all enjoyed the swing band tremendously and have highly recommended you to our interested guests. Hopefully will see you all perform again soon."

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"The Bit Band saved our day! Unfortunately, it ended up raining and we opted for Plan B which somewhat disappointed us. Then, the caterers were very slow and we didn't get started dancing until about 11:00. As soon as the Bit Band started the whole mood of a somewhat logistically disappointing day changed. They had everyone up dancing and singing and even stayed extra because of our late start. I can't thank them enough! Working with Mary was so easy and since we didn't have a wedding planner, she actually helped translate some misunderstanding we had with the caterers about some of the special meals. Believe me, the Bit Band is a game changer and you won't regret hiring them."

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"Raphael and the Blue Moon Jazz Trio were the perfect accompaniment to our wedding in Florence. Not only did they learn one of my favorite songs, but also suggested another that made the ceremony superb! The music they played during dinner created an engaging atmosphere ripe with celebration, champagne, and laughter! Many of our guest complimented their performances. Raphael communicated with me promptly by email and made an effort to reach out in the days before the wedding to confirm all the details. He was very flexible and amiable. The price point is a great value for their level of expertise and they are a really lovely group to work with. I would highly recommend their services. "

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"We had Lee play at one of our store events and he was great! Very smooth to deal with and did an excellent job choosing the right music for us! "

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"Five Stars! Everyone enjoyed Tim's performance and song selection. He was a big hit!"

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"Tunehead played at The Upton Jazz Festival 2021 which was delayed from our usual June date until October because of Covid. They played on our outdoor covered stage at the Swan Hotel. The band are ‘as it says on the tin’ - funky, modern and a tight group of players. On a dreadful day they played a great set and held the audience. They’re also a pleasure to deal with. We’ve invited them back for 2022."

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"I booked Blag to play for my wedding and I was astonished by their ability to play almost any genre of music. They have a really lively act and are very down-to-earth, polite and professional to work with. It was clear that they really love playing music and their energy and enthusiasm infused the whole evening. The wedding reception was running late with the speeches and food, so Blag wandered around the tables playing violin and guitar acoustically before they played their evening set….It was magical. If I ever get married again, Blag will be my band of choice!!!"

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"Bonjour, Je tenais à vous remercier encore pour la qualité de votre prestation qui a fait l'unanimité. Cordialement Alain B."

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"We had this Dj sax duo for 2 days on our wedding. As background music for the 1st day and the second day for the dance party. What a amazing Dj act!"

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"I cannot thank dave enough, from the moment we booked he was great at communicating, dave played every song we asked for and sounded amazing everyone really enjoyed his performance and he had numerous of compliments. I'd highly highly recommend him. (10 / 10)"

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"The band played for my event and were outstanding. Very friendly lads and lots of great feedback about the music."

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"Ο καλύτερος μουσικός, πριν 2 χρόνια έπαιξε την ημέρα του γάμου μας και φέτος στα βαφτίσια της κόρης μας, έκανε ξεχωριστές τις δύο αυτές σημαντικές ημέρες. Όλοι ενθουσιαστηκαν. Απλα μοναδικός!"

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"Fleur sang a beautiful set for our wedding in August. She sang a gorgeous mix of dance numbers and slower romantic ones, and made our reception very special. She was a delight to have there with us and tailored her set to include our requests as well. I'm so glad we booked Fleur and can't recommend her enough for any occasion - she is relaxed, elegant and has such a beautiful voice, it set such a lovely tone for our evening. Thank you, Fleur!! "

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"A fantastic band would recommend them to anyone , if you need a band you can’t get better"

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"You might expect an album with edgy, teal-lit cover art and the title of The Isolation Blues, by the Mike Goudreau Band, to be either dark and brooding or a real barroom stomper, showcasing the loudest guitar you’ve heard since Jimi Hendrix’s. Instead, from the first notes, you’ll find it’s a peppy ensemble extravaganza with horns galore. More’s the better, too – the Winter Solstice is coming up, and we need an eye-opening blast of sunshine in the middle of it. Smooth, jazzy-influenced, and boasting crystal-clear vocals, it’s a must-play on New Year’s Eve. Born in 1965 in Newport, Vermont, into a musical family with an English mother and a French-Canadian father, Mike Goudreau picked up his first guitar at age 14 and hasn’t stopped playing since. His early influences included the Beatles, Chuck Berry, Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, and later, Albert King, Freddie King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Powder Blues and Downchild – to name a few. Such diverse interests help to explain why Mike is comfortable in so many musical genres, especially jazz and blues. Since 2007, Mike’s songs have been heard on hundreds of network TV shows and films, such as the TV movie The Happiest Season (Hulu), Dynasty (CBS), the Universal Pictures film Dark Waters, the Hollywood film The Banker, starring Samuel Jackson (2020), The Neighborhood (CBS), NCIS Los Angeles (CBS), and Chicago PD (NBC), among several others. Joining Mr. Goudreau (vocals, guitars, bass and hand claps) are Jean-Francois Begin (think Menachem Begin, not “begin”) on drums and percussion, Dany Roy on tenor sax and trumpet, Ira Friedman on organ and piano, and Pascal Veilette on harmonica. You know all the shows and films mentioned earlier? Together, they spell diamond-level QUALITY. That’s what’s been poured into each of the fourteen original tracks on this CD. Every note, every musical phrase, glimmers like the light off one of that gem’s many facets. This is real-deal blues, whether in swing/jump form (as on the opener “Let’s Go Down to the River”), the angsty, harmonica-infused title track, the guitar and piano boogie known as “The Mooch,” or the laid-back instrumental “Sea Breeze Blues.” Any band can crank out an album in their garage or basement and deem it good enough, but not Goudreau and his posse. They care about their offerings like Michelangelo cared about David, or Da Vinci the Mona Lisa. That’s because they’re not just musicians. Not just craftsmen. They’re artists, and don’t you forget it. Got The Isolation Blues? Here’s the cure, or at least the vaccine! "

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