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"Great service and great performance, thanks for the music!"

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"Will was great, all the guests commented on how good he was and that they were still able to chat whilst listening and that he didn’t dominate but read the room so well. Thanks Will. "

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"We've just gotten back to America and settled into married life. I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the incredible music at our wedding reception. The wedding music was always one of the most important things to us and from the minute we got in touch with you - we knew we had made the right decision. The both of you were truly amazing! You are so professional, a pleasure to work with - your help and advice was absolutely invaluable. I can't wait to hear it back on video and remember it all over again. Thank you for being a part of our special day and for playing such gorgeous music for us on our wedding day! Thank You, Zarah + Donnacha."

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"The Prickly Pair Jazz Duo was perfect for our corporate event. We were looking for background music during our pre-dinner reception as well as background music for dinner. The music--and volume of the music-was perfect. In addition, we started our program at 8:00 p.m. during which time they had to "break down" their equipment. They were so quiet doing that, I forgot they were even there!!! "

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"Thank you for making this day even more special! If you are still searching for a guitarist to play on your wedding day, Jesús is your man! I hope to hear you play again soon."

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"From the moment I heard them, I was very clear. They form an incredible duo. At the wedding, everyone asked me about them, and they were undoubtedly the sensation of the day. Don't even think about it because with them, success is guaranteed."

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"Excellent performance from Hugh and Jack, perfect background music for celebrating my wife's birthday. Many of the guests complimented how good they were, thanks so much guys!"

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"We had John play at my birthday party with around 30 guests. His totally masters his repertoire and his music is beautiful! But what we liked even more is that John is not a prima donna who wants to be the star performer: despite him being a top pro, he’s happy to play in the background and provide atmosphere. He made my party complete without imposing himself and everybody was very impressed."

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"Best choice I could have made. Casado carried us through such an array of styles and created a great atmosphere - Perfect!"

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"The Gajè Gipsy Swing is an incredibly talented group. Their style of performance was perfect for our wedding ceremony and apertivo. They customised a few specific songs we requested which was a lovely touch. Every guest was asking where and how we found the best wedding band! Thank you very much for making this celebration so memorable. 10 stars!"

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"Even on a murky February morning (2005), the first performance in July of our new commission doesn’t seem too far away. Jane Roper tells us about the composer and the composition: Howard’s way If you ever get a chance to talk to Howard Haigh about composing, take it. He has a huge range of experience, good insights into the creative process, and he communicates his enthusiasm for his work so well, I guarantee you will be both enthralled and inspired. And now he's working for us! I thought you might like to read a bit of background to his career and to his current commission. Although Howard is happily settled up north in Lancaster he trained near us; a BA Performing Arts/Music at Middlesex Polytechnic was followed by a Masters in Music/Composition at the University of London. He studied composition with Brian Dennis and David Bedford; had tutorials with Michael Finissy, George Benjamin and John Cage, and studied flamenco guitar with Paco Pena, Juan Serrano, Manuel Granados and Titi Losada. We think of him principally as a Spanish guitarist, but he also studied mandolin, keyboards, percussion, harmonica and vocal techniques. He has written for most instrumental combinations, from solo guitar, small ensembles and string quartets to bands, girls’ choirs, large choruses, electronic scores and computer music. Howard combines composing with teaching throughout the north west. He has taught guitar at Lancaster University since 2000. He is a member of the English National Ballet's Education and Community Unit, and is engaged in outreach projects in schools throughout England. The nature of this work may range from musical accompanist to residencies in which he composes an original score for a short performance. He has done similar work for Ballet Rambert and the Royal Ballet. His work has been performed at the Barbican, the Royal Festival Hall, Sadler's Wells (for the Queen) and the Purcell Room; and at festivals in Edinburgh, Brighton, Cheltenham and WOMAD. One of his great strengths is his ability to collaborate with people from a wide range of performing disciplines. I've found out that as well as working closely with singers, dancers, and actors, he has also worked with jugglers, comedians, strippers, a skiffle group, film makers and performance artists. No problem working with us then. And then add a massive list of theatre companies, musicals, community projects and commissions and it's no wonder he's always out when I call. In the 1980's Howard composed some extraordinary pieces using unusual instruments. Body Music used claps, stamps, clicks and slaps. This was followed by Kitchen Music. I bet you didn't know that Alan Titchmarsh played the saucepan in this on Pebble Mill. There was also a pre-Prom show on Radio 3 featuring unusual percussion prior to Evelyn Glennie's performance. But by the late '80s his explorations were focusing on vocal writing. Crouch End Festival Chorus gave him an exciting opportunity when they commissioned him in 1990. I heard them perform Saeta again in the Barbican last January. It was sensational. I can't even remember what the second half standard-repertoire piece was; I was still high on Howard's piece and wanted them to sing it again. "

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""Dupa Trio" was super Dupa ! their performance was so energetic and colorful ! I highly recommend them "

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"Thank you again Jesús for such a lovely night with your music nade it very special for us all. See you again I hope. Best wishes Charlotte xx"

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"We had Swite Duo play for our wedding and they were nothing short of PERFECT! Every single guest come up to my wife and I complimenting them and telling us they were the best duo they have ever heard! From start to finish they were great and created a customized playlist for our wedding based on what we wanted. 10/10 recommend using them for your events, you will thank me later!! "

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"Gonzalo was absolutely fab! Everyone at the wedding was really impressed by his guitar playing and choice of songs. He was really respectful and a pleasure to have around! Would highly recommend "

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