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"Greg Ballad's tribute was an absolute masterpiece! His rendition of Luther Vandross's classics was so spot-on, it gave me chills. Then seamlessly transitioning to the deep, velvety tones of Barry White and the soulful essence of Teddy Pendergrass, Greg's performance was a journey through the soul's greatest hits. A must-see!"

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"Smokes Like Lightning did not disappoint ! High energy, solid bass with energetic and charismatic performance by Patrick, spirited and engaging saxophone by Mitch and Ethan made himself heard on drums to rock the crowd ! Great guitar Brock to support and lead the strong vocals and musicianship ! Can't wait to see you again at The Bunker in Stratford on June 22nd, and at Streetfest in Woodstock !"

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"I have hired the duo You & Me for my 30th birthday, which I held at an outdoor farm at noon. They were the ones who livened up the moment and it was beautiful to be able to share with my loved ones with good music from the hand of these two wonderful artists."

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"We had booked Oliver and Tommy to play at our wedding, to help fill the time after the ceremony and to entertain our guests. Our day was planned to be a relaxed, chilled day and Corduroy Moustache certainly helped to create exactly that for us. Music was wonderful, exactly what we had asked for and we’ve had plenty of comments from guests saying just how fab they thought the music was. We couldn’t have asked for anything better to compliment our day. Would definitely highly recommend! "

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"I originally was looking at another band as my present for my dad's 80th but as soon as I saw Soul75's YouTube videos I knew they would make the event, and boy was I right!! It was a big celebration at 150 people and we are still getting comments about it, mainly about the band. Soul75 have a fantastic set list to choose from and me and my parents chose almost every song they suggested. We wanted quite a bit of reggae as my dad is Jamaican so they really can do it all. Their set was tight, and you could tell they all worked hard to ensure it stayed that way. From the drummer, to bass, to guitar and the incredible vocalist, everything was spot on. Our guests felt like they were at a gig, people were dancing and singing along. They even accommodated me singing a song for my dad. Simply put, if you are hesitating between bands, you will not be disappointed. Richard stayed in good contact up to the night of our event. Thank you so much guys, you really are a special band and my dad LOVED it."

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"Deuces Wild organised a fundraiser for a friend who had a stroke to help with his medical bills. I let them have said fundraiser at my establishment, they also performed as they are a great professional Rock/Blues band ,had the place packed to capacity with people lined up at the door wanting to get in, they raised close to $4000.00 when all was said and done and had a fun entertaining night doing it."

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"It has been more than satisfactory and your contribution to it has been essential. Everyone I spoke to yesterday and today is praising you guys. So once again, many thanks to you and the other band members. If we need music again in the future, we will definitely know where to find you. Too bad that beautiful moments also have an end."

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"What an incredible musical journey that was. The talent displayed by these young musicians is astounding. They are well beyond their years. Their improvisational skills particularly blew me away. I can’t wait for their next performance! "

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"love this band ---they are great -- put on a great show "

Reply by Stacy Jones Band
thanks so much Stacy jones band

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"The Crotchet Club are brilliant! They sound amazing. They take into account the type of event you are hosting and play accordingly. They were reliable and super professional. 100% recommend them."

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"Father’s Day Weekend with Joe and Gayle A plethora of high quality musical events greeted the mountain community on the long Father’s Day weekend. The weekend kicked off with the dynamite power trio, The Joe Ferraro Band, on the patio at Mountain High North on Saturday, June 17th. Forty-one vintage rock and blues offerings were delivered with high energy by Joe ( guitar and vocals) and the solid rhythm section of Phil Thomasson (bass) and Joe Faraci (drums). This veteran outfit featured vintage songs of Eric Clapton and Cream on “Badge”, “Outside Woman Blues”’, “Politician”, and “Strange Brew”. Joe Ferraro nailed the vocals and guitar artistry of arguably the best (“cream of the crop”) rock trio in history. The audience was treated to a fare by Howlin’ Wolf ((Spoonful; I ain’t Superstitious; Hootchie Cootchie Man)) and Ferraro’s own “Slewfoot”. Ferraro learned a thing or two from Albert King (“Crosscut Saw and Born Under a Bad Sign”);B.B.King (“Worried Life Blues”) and Freddie King (“I’m Tore Down”). The Fabulous Thunderbirds were well represented (“She’s Tuff” and “Tuff Enough”), as were Stevie Ray Vaughn (“Empty Arms” and “Mary Had a Little Lamb”). Want some Hendrix? How about “Stonefree and The Wind Cries Mary”? So many great songs played by Ferraro’s terrific group, if you closed your eyes, you would testify that Clapton had visited Wrightwood! "

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" Roadhouse BAND you guys were excellent and your sets were top notch! Your entertainment gave it a real PARTY feel. Thanks for celebrating with us!"

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We had such an awesome time playing for People Services--YOU GUYS KNOW HOW TO HAVE A GOOD TIME --THANK YOU!

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"Great experience! Very professional, engaging, beautiful spirit, diverse music. You added a flare! Thanks for making my husband’s retirement event extra special!"

Reply by Beacon Street Jazz - Jeff Moyer
Thanks so much for the kind words Regina. It was very enjoyable to be a part of Fred's special day and hear the tremendous impact that he had on so many lives. I wish you both great health and enjoyment as you enter the next chapter of your lives. Sincerely, Jeff Moyer (Beacon Street Jazz)

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"Rev Ferriday's musical past dates back to the late 1980s, with Indie rock band Loop but it was only in 2012 when his first solo album appeared. The follow-up is all set to be released on 21 October.With bluesy harmonica well to the fore, deep vocals and general grungy feel, Nine Beats presents nine slices of down 'n' dirty blues, described in the publicity blurb as inhabiting a place ''somewhere between Johnny Cash and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.'' On close inspection, I'd say the description is not a million miles from the truth. The sound reminds me of other artists too, such as Ian Siegal (especially from his Revelator era).Mostly, the pace is uptempo, with a rock feel, but there is room for the occasional step into the world of more traditional blues, such as10/6.Catchy riffs abound; it's all toe-tappingly good stuff with simple enough arrangements that were presumably designed to be played live.Stand out tracks: Moonshine, Nine Beats."

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"We hired Mood Indigo for our summer party, and they were really such a fantastic duo. 🌞 Alice and Tom are both super professional and v. easy to work with. Their music set just the right tone for the evening, and everyone loved their mix of contemporary and classic tunes. They even played a few special requests, including a beautiful version of "Here Comes the Sun" that had everyone singing along. Big thanks to Mood Indigo for making our event so memorable!"

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