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"AMAZING! We changed our plans from having a DJ to a band with 1 week to go for our wedding in June 2021! Me and my Husband have incredibly different tastes in music so was very skeptical about selecting a band! As soon as I sent a request, Phil was straight on the phone, talking us through all the details and immediately made me feel confident about our choice! I even tried my luck at asking them to sing our first dance song.. within a week they learnt it and performed it at the wedding and It was just incredible! Every single wedding guest commented how brilliant the band were! From start of the set to the end they were faultless! I can’t recommend them enough!"

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"Thanks for a great gig last night, guys. Sore feet today from too much boogying!"

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"There’s more to Johnny Ticktin than meets the eye. Well-versed in the blues, having once served as lead guitar player for the legendary Louisiana Red, the open-minded Ticktin is a sponge, soaking up the subtle six-string nuances and intricacies of a multitude of genres—from surf to classic R&B, swing and even Mambo—on his eighth album with The Headhunters, That’s All I Need. It would feel right at home in any rough-and-tumble roadhouse. The title is borrowed from a song, covered here in all its dark, swampy glory, off Magic Sam’s 1967 iconic electric blues marvel West Side Soul. Watery, backwoods ripples of Sam’s tremolo guitar style and seductive rhythms meander through Creedence Clearwater Revival’s mysterious kudzu on Johnny & The Headhunters’ version, as Ticktin and company paddle up a lazy river of Bayou groove. Just as fluent in nasty rockabilly, they thrive in the sweltering heat of the 1957 obscurity “Chicken House,” giving it a warm buzz and making it rumble and swagger, while the lascivious, infectious funk of “Body and Fender” – a Doc Pomus/Duke Robillard joint originally built for soul crooner Johnny Adams – shakes all over and ogles the female form. A rousing, boogie-woogie version of Lowell Fulsom’s Chess Records’ hit “Rock ‘Em Dead” is wonderfully shambolic, and Ticktin rides the lightning of the Link Wray instrumental “Ace of Spaces” like a champ, gleefully wheeling through edgy garage-rock riffs with appropriate vim and vigor. What feel he and his band have for this material. There is not the slightest bit of indifference to it anywhere on this record. Not that they need it, but help arrives in the form of keyboardist Tam Sullivan, who wraps smoky, sensual organ and wraiths of piano around a soulful remake of Bobby “Blue” Bland’s “Lead Me On,” and singer Liz Springer, who joins her brazen vocals to Ticktin’s in the cheeky, but charming, duet “Watch and Chain.” And, with the solid machinery of a good backing band at work behind him, Ticktin can just let loose – witness the slide-guitar fury of their cover of Elmore James’ “Shake Your Money Maker.” For aficionados of tasteful guitar work and music that time shouldn’t have forgotten, this is what you need. —Peter Lindblad SPREAD THE NEWS! FacebookTwitter RELATED STORIES September 3rd, 2023 Rhythm & Roots Festival August 28th, 2023 Rhythm & Roots: Family Fave July 28th, 2023 When Rock & Roll is a Verb"

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"Best performance i’ve seen in Spain. The group brought not only music but the atmosphere was just GREAT ! Just as they were too. "

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" Dear Helene, I feel so lucky to have found a person as terrific as your self. Originally I was sad because a lot of my out of town relatives did not come in for our party, but in my heart I feel that you took the place of all of them. Stay well and thank you for everything. Brad H Silber "

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" First time hearing you and absolutely loved it! The music was wonderful and the history of your band and research on FM was appreciated"

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"I’ve seen this band many times over the years… always adding new songs to entertain us. You won’t be disappointed… the musicianship is awesome and such great guys. They make everyone feel welcome and take part in the show. Look for a show near you or hire them, a guaranteed good time!!! "

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"We booked Time Benders for a surprise performance for my husband's 40th birthday. He is Žana's biggest fan. They were supposed to play her hit song Druga violina, but ended up playing for two hours! We had a blast! Thank you so much for making his day so special ❤️"

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"Me and James loved you guys at our wedding! We will totally recommend you to our friends!!"

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"We recently hired Fan Club Party Band to play at our wedding party and we were not disappointed! From the beginning we were impressed by the communication and professionalism of the band. Harrison took the time to understand our expectations for the day and to make suggestions about timings and set up. We were able to make requests for the set list to add some of our favourite songs and artists. On the day the band were fantastic and fitted in well with our laid back atmosphere. We have since received lots of positive feedback from guests about the band. We would definitely ask the band to play at any other events we host and would happily recommend them to people hosting a wedding or any other event. A huge ‘thank you’ to the band for making our day so special."

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"We had Taylormade perform at our wedding on the 15th June 2019 at Crockwell Farm and they were absolutely brilliant! From the moment we showed an interest in booking them, right through to the end of the wedding night, and even after our wedding to see how we have been getting on as a married couple, they have been brilliant! The Acoustic Duo of Carley and Matt performed our ceremony and first dance songs beautifully, and the vocals were fantastic! The 4 Piece Live Band got everyone up and dancing at night and they all made the day extra special for us both. We couldn't fault them in the slightest! Highly recommended! Mr & Mrs Moss xx"

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"Rock2nite was just incredible, my husband and I had the best time, and not to say our guests they were just really happy with the decision of having a band for the wedding, since our wedding was multicultural then we had a bit of rock to celebrate my husbands family side of the family! Laura and the band are just great!! Thank you!! And 100% recommended!"

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"Wow - being musicians in a band ourselves we wanted to book the very best and we were not disappointed ! You had everyone up from the first minute and you guys set up without any fuss at all! You played all the songs with so much energy we don't know how you do it because when we perform we just stand still but you guys moved around so much interacting and jumping up and down - your energy was infectious! - INCREDIBLE - BOOK THIS BAND NOW "

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"A fantastic Sunday afternoon spent in the garden listening to Acoustic Roulette. A great set list with some unexpected but very sing-alongy covers. Looking forward to the NYE gig."

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"Madhaus is THE band you don't want to miss. They are a tight band of extremely talented musicians. They provide various genres that will satisfy any music lover. JR, the front man, is an amazing singer with an extensive vocal range. They are audience interactive and unpredictable in different ways at every venue. I've seen them dozens of times and had a fantastic night of entertainment every time. You won't be left wanting anything more after a night listening to and watching them. Go catch a show!!!"

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