"Thank you guys for last night! Everyone loved you! X"

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"Kit was extremely well received by our membership (and by me). I have already had requests for his return. He appeared solo, and played a good mixture of well known jazz standards, rock and roll, and ballads, and there was singing along going on! Some of our members now want to hear him with his band as well. A very good evening event for us."

Reply by Kit Packham
Thanks Mike. A lovely friendly audience who made me feel very welcome and were a pleasure to entertain. I'm delighted that the evening was a success and I look forward to playing for you again! - KP.

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"Just back from honeymoon and felt I had to email you straight away. We had a wonderful evening on 14th September at our wedding and the tribute band was fantastic, thank you so much."

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"Thank you so much for providing the delightful music at Bedern. I have received many very appreciative remarks of your music and abilities. With so many people crowding around you it must have been very difficult for you to concentrate but I hope it has left you with happy memories as it has me. Many thanks once again."

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"Stephen, thank you so much for Saturday night. You were amazing and really made my night. Everyone commented on how fantastic you were and they were absolutely right. Your mix of music was fab and had everyone on their feet. I couldn’t have asked for better entertainment on the night. Thanks again."

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"Chris recently played during our wedding ceremony, drinks reception and meal. From first contact to our wedding and afterward, Chris was prompt to reply, helpful, interested in our music taste and ideas, and a true gentleman to deal with. His skills are magical and set such a joyful and delightful tone for our wedding day. Thank you, Chris, Laura & Ross. X"

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"Hi Matt, Thank you again, you guys were awesome and we have had so many people asking about you as they want you for Christmas doos and everything! We will definitely come and see you at the Barrel at some point. The day was perfect and exactly what we wanted and the rain just bought everyone closer which was great. Keep doing what you're doing as you are an awesome band and it was a privilege to have you at our day! All the best! Mr and Mrs Rowland!"

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"Dave was superb from start to finish. He was so friendly when booking and his performance on the day was brilliant. He is such a lovely guy and I can highly recommend him. "

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"Absolutely lovely! Their performance was touching and made our ceremony very special."

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"Andrew was awesome – he really made the night and sang for much longer than I'd expected. My mum was thrilled. He was the perfect singer for us with excellent Italian and a huge set of lungs.! Mum’s 70th Birthday "

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"What did we want? Something a little bit different to entertain our guests of a mixed age group, something that was current and fresh with a nod to the traditional, fun but not cheesy. Musically Excellent. (I'm an ex cruise ship performer so quite fussy.) Trip 4 Biscuits achieved this in spades and has been one of the main talking points of our wedding at the Berry Head Hotel. Think Dua Lipa, Moose T. Right said Fred Sung to perfection in a sequined Ball gown with Tuxedoed Musicians in a 1920's/30's speakeasy style, arrangements that are simply impossible not to tap your feet or dance to. Well done to Laura and the band Edward and Lewis xxxx"

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"Sandy is Truly Amazing,so very Versatile in what she sings and keeps the audience enthralled no matter what ages. I can't wait to have Sandy back singing again. "

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" At the risk of sounding pretentious and somewhat smug, as a former music journalist and critic, I am someone well used to hearing performances covering the whole spectrum of ability, from very talented, to no talent whatsoever; mainly on the working circuit, encountering much from the bottom end of the scale, the flaws of which seemingly pass by, or go over the heads of the audience, mediocre musical acts often gaining acceptance despite (or because of) their lack of any talent whatsoever. So, when on a random whim, I booked MAYHEM into The Old Crown, Hayes, I was pleasantly surprised to come across that jewel one constantly seeks: a light hidden in the bushel, an act of great quality. Don’t get me wrong, on the surface, MAYHEM are basically just another covers band, with certainly not much more to offer in terms of choice of material than others treading the same circuit. The difference though, is in the depth of thought in the vocal arrangements, and the attention to detail in the performance of the songs. Someone in the band has true musical knowledge. The way the vocals are arranged and used is no accident, and the music has a depth and surety that is pure class. Carol’s voice is unique, and at many points conveys rare emotion for those who can hear. The two voices are a happy accident of coincidence; Carol’s rather treble voice, Billy’s gruff baritone, both interesting voices taken in isolation, but together producing a sound that is perhaps greater than the sum of its parts. The quality of both singers shows itself also in the faultlessly correct intonation, the thrilling blend and invention of the harmonies, the search for expression in the vocals, the subtle use of the arrangements to produce expression. Most of these subtleties are of course lost on the general public, but the band still have enough battle-hardened experience and know-how to ride out any waves of indifference, and overcome the hardest heart with a friendly approach to their clientele, patiently trying out various styles and eras, constantly striving to reach their listeners, despite a kind of yearning in the music for serious recognition. Personally, I found it somewhat sad that a talented band like this has to resort to some popular (and bland) material, but one must bow to reality, and work is work. Still, the musicians didn’t just accept the status quo of this material; they always had a few surprises in store in the way they approached any song, however scraped from the bottom of the barrel. Carol’s voice sounded at its best on songs like “SUMMER OF ’69” and “I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT”, but she shone through on harder songs too, like “LIVING ON A PRAYER” and “DON’T BRING ME DOWN”. Billy didn’t sing quite as many lead lines, but when he did, it was with a power and confidence that knew just how best to carry the melody, and the strength of harmony singing was in a different league from the average one would expect to hear in a situation like this. On “Living La Vida Loca” the dual vocals were outstanding, perhaps the most equal blend of the day, with other such highlights for me being “Don’t Stop me Now” and “I Wanna Know what Love is”. The locals however enjoyed some of the lighter material more, such as “Rockabilly Rebel”, square dancing their way through the afternoon with great whoops and hollers, playing their part in a very pleasant day in a very pleasant pub. There was a humorous moment when the lads at the bar joined in with “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” all pointing and dancing in the manner of Tom Cruise in “Top Gun”! A vivid sight to behold, for sure! The day ended with a raucous rendition of “Rockin’ All Over The World”, the two singers showing that they could rock it with the best of them when the chips are down. Can’t wait to see this band again. "

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"Great feedback from the whole team, you kept the energy high but were able to bring it down at the right times as well."

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"Hey Gary, thanks again for yesterday, you were amazing"

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