Review Centre: Folk Singers

"Have been following Daf's singing career for a few years now, and as well as being a genuinely nice down to earth guy, he has a fantastic voice and is an excellent musician. I bought his CD and listen to it often in the car ! "

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"Meant to write sooner, but things have been hectic since the wedding and honeymoon. I just want to say a big thank you for the band's performance at my wedding reception. You went down an absolute storm, and people are still telling me how much they enjoyed it. Thank you especially for your flexibility in staying on for an hour, Kind Regards, Nicola"

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"Made our moments unforgettable Thanks for coming Such a blessed voice"

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"Daf is an excellent performer of his own original material and also many cover songs. He always gets the crowd going with his upbeat music. I would definitely recommend Daf as a performer for any gigs and venues."

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"Thank you for a fabulous night and for making my daughter's 21st go with a bang. It was wonderful to see all the young people with a permanent grin on their faces. Trish was amazing at keeping them all in step! Many thanks."

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"I can't thank JPP enough for his wonderful performance at our event. His song selection and charisma made the evening a huge success. Everyone loved him!"

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"“We knew from the moment that we spoke about music that we wanted an acoustic duo and Lyrebirds were better than we could have ever wanted ? You were both amazing, and we've had people messaging us about you since! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with our guests - it was beautiful!” "

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"Tony Vani is almost as well known for generously encouraging and showcasing fellow musicians as he is for his versatility as a musician in his own right. His focus is on blues and classic rock with his band, “Stir” (Mark Bishop, bass; Shirley Dianne Baker, vocals; and, Christ Whiteman, drums). He also plays gospel blues with “Tony Vani and the Holy Blues Band” (Vitas Slapkauskas, bass; Matt Smith, guitar and, Chris Lingard, drums) and performing Delta blues in his duo with slide guitarist Kenny Pauze or by working solo. As every musician knows, you are not a true musician unless you have had that nightmare gig. Tony recalls one night at a club in Napanee when he had to do the walk of shame after being fired on the spot because his guitar string broke. Thus, he learned the great guitar player lesson: “though shalt not leave home without a spare guitar and have it tuned up, ready to go”. His most memorable gig was when he performed for his Mom on her 80th birthday – it was the first time she had ever heard him. Over the years, he has generously and tirelessly organized many open mics at The Belleville Club featuring a mix of amateur and professional musicians who perform solo or join in with others. He creates such a relaxing atmosphere that it feels like the concert is taking place in your living room. “I enjoy bringing out new people and watching their confidence grow. Music is therapy. People have the opportunity to try out new things, have a safe place to practice performing in public, and besides, it’s fun”, he laughs. Known predominantly for his harp playing, his favourite harmonica influences include Little Walter, Paul Butterfield, Charlie Mussellwhite and Corky Siegal. “I am so impressed with their tone, virtuosity, rawness and overall feel”, he says. Other musical influences include Eric Clapton, The Allman Brothers, John Mayall, Muddy Waters and Robert Johnston. Self-described as self-taught, he says: “I always had awareness of what my personal style would be and I sought out teachers or I learned from playing along with records. I followed my passion.” He has just released a new CD of original material entitled “Her Blues” based on his own personal life experience of living with a loved one’s suffering. It’s a 7 year labour of love that is deeply reflected in the songs he has included on this album. Tony divides his time between his music, working with physically and mentally-challenged adults and living with his partner Debbie Hoskins, owner of the seven dogs who run their household. Find him at www.tonyvani.com or on Facebook @TonyVani and go out to support live music because #livemusicmatters."

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"with his impressive blend of technique and melodic sensibilities, Jamie is well on his way to becoming a player to notice in the finger style world "

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"Che dire, preparatissima su ogni genere musicale, ma quello che colpisce di più è la sua interpretazione, rendendo ogni brano suo con quel tocco che non ci si aspetta, rendendo l'ascolto un'esperienza diversa dal solito "

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"Great voice and music ? creating perfect atmosphere at James St Bar + Kitchen on a soothing, balmy Friday night."

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"David played at my 30th birthday and put on a great performance! Everyone wanted to know his details after. He’s easy to work with and will get to know your music taste. I recommend him for any events you have. "

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"Joe was brilliant. His songs were perfect for our party. If you are looking for a singer Joe is your man. He turned up on time and did 2 sessions. Joe is excellent value and we will be booking him again . We have had other professional singers before who are now too expensive to book. Joe has been the best so far."

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"I first witnessed The DooLallys years ago at a kind of impromptu kitchen session. I think deeply soulful is the best way to describe their mix of pipes, strings, and song - seamless switches between O'Carolanesque 18th Century rave style to sweet balladeering, along with true and loving versions of traditional Irish music tunes, all layered with a knowing hedge school poetic sensibility. "

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"I had Trad Union play at my Day 2 wedding celebrations in the Balscadden Inn, they were fantastic, we all had a blast singing and dancing along to their songs, would highly recommend, Gary was a pleasure to deal with, no BS whatsoever ❤️"

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