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"Weihnachtsfeier unserer Firma, absolut fantastische Band, Top professionell mit charismatischem Sänger Paul und toller Band."

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"Opov delivers I'm an event planner and book bands often. I can give OPOV a big 'ol stamp of approval! They really know how to work a crowd. They performed at our Parents Weekend evening event and everyone was still talking about them the next day, describing the event as EPIC! Super nice and professional. I will be hiring them again!"

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"Very professional, fast and easy to work with! Marie was very helpful and came up with the perfect lyrics and tone for the song."

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"The RENTaFRIEND BAND’s mesmerizing sound and stage presence had the crowd engaged instantly at our successful World of Sound Productions event. We would use them again without hesitation. They are spectacular, fun and I recommend them for any event you are planning. They will transform any event into a party and get everyone dancing and singing."

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"The band were great and our guests really didn't want to leave the dance floor at the end of the evening! What bigger praise can anyone give? Many thanks and we will be sure to book you again."

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"Fantastic band and lovely people. Hired for my wedding and they had everyone dancing even the non-dances were toe-tapping and chair dancing Highly recommend. Not a bad word can be said. Thank you for a fantastic evening & making our wedding extra special"

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"Our Event would not have been the same without Exit Left Rock & Party Band. They were terrific!"

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"You're the best band we've had here in months. Are you booked in for any more gigs, we definitely want you here again, you were brilliant, everyone loved you. Head of bar staff "Maids Head" Mildenhall Suffolk Saturday 4th February 2023. "

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"Absolutely perfect from booking to bedtime! Amazing musicians, vocalists and entertainers. Absolutely everyone remarked how fabulous the band are. We were absolutely delighted and can’t wait for another party! "

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"Central Avenue were completely brilliant. The dance floor was packed all night. What a way to celebrate our wedding and see in New Year. Thank you so much Central Avenue. I would recommend you to anyone!"

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"The girls and I want to thank you boys for an epic night, we haven't partied like that since I went to Ibiza when I was eighteen. None of the neighbours complained they were all loving it and most of them came round when they heard you as they couldn't believe it was a live band and one lady down the street thought you were a cd. Thank you boys and honestly it was the best party ever - Becky Hill"

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"These guys are truly legendary!! Got the dancefloor full in no time, and their performance was exceptional! All our guests are still buzzing from Saturday night! We would definitely recommend these guys to anyone who likes live music, and an outstanding performance. They dont only look like stars, they perform like stars. Thank you for being part of our special day!! "

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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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"I heard today that Nash was very happy with the band Saturday night. Brought in a lot of money in alcohol sales and he had no idea what a musician you were Mickey. Good job. I guess y'all will be back! From my other Boss..Jason's dad. (Word of mouth message from Bassist Mickey Jennings)"

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"Damien was fantastic, initially booked him as a solo artist but he brought 2 others, another guitarist & Blind Harry on the Cajon Drum for my partners 40th birthday Glamping surprise. Acoustic music in the woods was beautiful on its own then you add the music with Damiens stunning vocals & you have yourself a real treat. Took requests all night, tried new songs at the drop of a hat & even let some of us sing, sorry for murdering redemption song! Damiens version of Blackbird by the Beatles was truly beautiful. As you can see from the pics everyone was up dancing. Thank you for completing what was a great weekend. Would most certainly recommend."

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