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"My husband and I could not be happier with the Prickly Pear Jazz Duo (Dan Sieckman). They played the perfect music and ambiance for a lively night where all my guests could talk and hear each other. Their playing was impeccable, and I couldn't recommend them more. Very professional and kind people! "

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"One of the best live evenings and an excellent choice for any type of event. A nice person, with maximum energy. Our customers laughed, clapped and danced the whole evening. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in Arad!"

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"Me encanta la música de la Romi, tiene mucha precisión y es perfecta para una graduación. Me encanta el bossa nova y los boleros, siento que hay un poco de Latinoamérica aquí en Roma. Muchas gracias Rome jazz trio por toda la música bonita!! "

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"Thanks for your performance on Sunday. The feedback from my friends especially the ones in Paris and New York including myself is that you were a fluent saxophonist and performer. You maintained professionalism, joined as scheduled and added to the birthday ambience and energy. We look forward to future bookings."

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" Gary has done a few events for me as I am a club advisor to students in college. I would say he is all about performing arts, except for the fact that he is just as good with customer service, and interactions on a business level! If he says he'll do something, he follows through with absolute professionalism. Mr. Strickland has been a solo performer on the trumpet, a singer, an EMCEE, a set designer , a professional photographer and crowd pleaser. Should anything unexpected happen, he has the experience and sharp reactions to handle a burgeoning situation without a hitch. I wish I had the time to simply listen to Gary perform outside of the venues for which I have hired him. Maureen Vendeville Professor, ESL Faculty Advisor National Technical Honor Society"

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"Incredibly well done! The speech and the singing were so beautiful and went to everyone's heart! You made our wedding ceremony so special! We are so proud to have been the first. Met our expectations 110%. We can hardly put into words what we experienced and wish everyone just such a great experience with you! Here are a few extra stars ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ because 5 are not enough! LG Michi and Ilka"

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"Jade was perfect for our event, she sang all the songs from our era and a couple of current ones we requested last minute too! She has a beautiful voice and carries it with elegance and power. Will be using Jade again for any future events we have! "

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"IT WAS billed as A Night At The Musicals, and it was certainly a title which attracted a packed house to the Howden Park Centre last Friday evening when Darren Shaw and three dancers took the stage and sang and danced their hearts out. Two for the price of one took on a whole new meaning in this show in which we, the audience, were encouraged to join in with some of the well known songs. If you looked around, all you could see was a sea of smiling faces having a great time reminiscing and sharing some of their favourite moments from the musicals. This was courtesy of one very talented young man sporting a George Clooney haircut and diamond earring, some nifty costume changes, an incredible voice range and an endearing smile. Using a variety of spectacular, if sometimes dazzling lighting effects, and the obligatory dry ice creating an atmosphere that makes the singer appear suspended in clouds, the show began with a spotlight into which sauntered Mr Shaw in top hat and tails singing On The Street Where You Live, from My Fair Lady. Once again the excellent acoustics of the Brian Duguid Theatre played host to emotive, full orchestral music courtesy of impeccably timed tapes. Maybe it was just a shade loud in the first half which saw something very unusual and totally original. Everyone is familiar with The Sound of Music and the recent Connie Fisher version of The Hills are alive. Enter Darren Shaw looking splendid in lederhosen, like a denizen of Austria and straight from the Alps. To everyone's amazement and some barely concealed audience mirth, he became a soprano and made the hills come alive in his own special way. As the show progressed, the format of two songs by Mr Shaw interspersed with dance routines by the hardworking dancers began to win us over. For the first time ever, the famous duet from Grease, You're The One That I Want, was sung by Mr Shaw who performed the male and female parts. Using his falsetto voice – an attribute which was once taught in Italy in the middle ages resulting in the singers being known as castratto (please, don't ask) – Shaw sang the SuBo hit from Les Miserables as he duetted with himself in I Know Him So Well. In The Phantom of the Opera sequence he once again sang the famous duet which takes Christine, the soprano and The Phantom to perform, all by himself. As for the three dancers, two glamorous blondes and a bonny brunette, they proved their versatility by dancing a variety of styles from musical comedy to modern with a brave attempt at Irish River Dancing which drew cheers from the audience. The finale saw Shaw resplendent in a mint green sparkling shirt and matching flares with the dancers in glittering jump suits so there was no doubt that we would hear something from Mamma Mia and we certainly did. This night at the theatre was indeed a feast of tunes from the musicals which at first, thanks to Mr Shaw's dual voice, seemed a little hard to digest but soon became an acquired taste."

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"Kirsty sang at our wedding ceremony on the 5th August this year (2018) @ St. Peter’s chapel. From the minute we met,Kirsty completely put my mind at ease nothing was an issue, she even came to the church rehearsal. As soon as Kirsty sang the first hymn at our wedding i felt super relaxed and thankful. She was truely amazing, all my guests have been asking about her and my uncle even thought it was a tape recording playing! Thank you so much Kirsty from the bottom of my heart ❣ your the best!! Kirsty & Ryan Patterson (Australia)"

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"Very good singer . The singer charles new how to work the crowd . "

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"Wow, what a show! You have a great voice and all of your musicians were just fabulous. The music was smart, fun and sophisticated – again, just what we wanted, and such a pleasure to dance to a band who really know how to play!"

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"It was truly a treat watching this very clever, refreshing & innovative band. Their jazzy renditions of a mix of various pop & movie classics (& one classical piece) were executed with incredible charm & a believable authenticity. Wonderfully surprised as to how pleasantly uncontrived they delivered their interpretations. I'm greatly looking forward to future additions to their repertoire!"

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"You must go and see this beautiful young lady, and her voice is absolutely amazing."

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"We hired the Band for our wedding cocktail hour and dinner, and it was truly one of the best choices we made! The communication was very easy from the start, Guy answered all my questions quickly, and was very clear and helpful. The band were so incredibly talented and kind, adapted to the different parts of our night beautifully, and I received a tone of compliment on the music! It was stylish, original, very elegant and joyful. Thank you again so much, I am recommending them 300%!!"

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"Dear Richard,  I just had to contact you regarding last nights performance at Lime Tree. It was wonderful could not fault it. The only problem I had was I could not get to sleep as the songs were still in my head. and I am still singing them now, especially Bring Him Home. Looking forward to your next visit."

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