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		<title>Pleasers Quartet</title>
		<link>http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/2010/08/12/pleasers-quartet/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[With their smart suits and ability to actually play their instruments the Pleasers Quartet were at the forefront of the new wave of guitar-based groups]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="justify">With their smart suits and ability to actually play their instruments the Pleasers Quartet were at the forefront of the new wave of guitar-based groups that swept through the Britain’s music industry in the late 70’s. </p>
<p align="justify">They wrote and performed great songs with superb harmonies, jangling guitars and pure sixties drum fills, and their live shows brought back the fashion for being surrounded by cool guys wearing thin ties and screaming mini skirted girls.</p>
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<p align="justify">As proud Londoners, the group described their sound as Thamesbeat but you might know it better by the name their music was given by press of the time: Powerpop. Yes The Pleasers were the group who gave birth to the title that defines strong melodic pop to this day. </p>
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		<title>Lady Gaga Tribute</title>
		<link>http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/2010/06/04/lady-gaga-tribute/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 03:10:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Smash Hit Global Superstar as if in person live on stage Amazing Costume changes, stunning dance routinues and the voice of gaga herself]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/gaga_agent_medley.mp3">Medley</a></p>
<p align="justify">The Smash Hit Global Superstar as if in person live on stage Amazing Costume changes, stunning dance routinues and the voice of gaga herself. Show Comes Fully self contained with state of the art sound and light system plus a wide choice of show durations with extras available such as additional dancers and dj service to truely make your event unique and a wide choice of show durations.</p>
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		<title>Jason Hart</title>
		<link>http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/2010/04/08/jason-hart/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:54:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jason is a singer and guitarist and available for hire for your special function. He plays great songs from the Sixties to present day]]></description>
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<p>Jason is a singer and guitarist and available for hire for your special function. He plays great songs from the Sixties to present day, with just vocals and acoustic guitar. He has been a professional musician for over 12 years. He has played at B.B.C T.V, Sky T.V, Epsom derby, The Living Room, Deloitte, Babbington House, Langar Hall and Woodborough hall. He specialized in private parties and functions and can provide a set list for you to choose the songs you want to hear on the day plus a D.J option for before and after the live music.</p>
<p><strong>Client Comments</strong><br />
Dear Jason<br />
What a fantastic evening, reallly enjoyable, we would absolutley recommend Jason, all our guests commented on how good he was&#8230; A very professional, friendly artist that even took on a new song a week before the event as a special request&#8230;<br />
<em>- Nigel</em></p>
<p>Just a line to say what a fantastic night was had by all.<br />
Jason was very professional and could not do enough for us.<br />
A very talented and genuine individual, would strongly recommed him to anybody for a live entertainment event. He was very friendly and attentative, a true gentleman.<br />
Anybody booking Jason Hart are assured of a memorable evening.<br />
<em>- Alan</em></p>
<p>Dear Jason<br />
Just a little note to say a huge THANKYOU for your fantastic set at our wedding on 5 Sept 2009 at Woodborough Hall. You did such a brilliant job, particularly on the song I asked you to learn. I&#8221;m not exaggerating in the slightest when I say we got more compliments on you than anything else! A few quotes &#8220;fantastic&#8221; , &#8220;amazing&#8221; &#8220;outstanding&#8221; . I couldn&#8217;t agree more!! All the best for your future career, Kind regards<br />
<em>- Laura and David</em></p>
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		<title>Soul Fly</title>
		<link>http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/2010/04/08/soul-fly/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:55:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Soul Fly founded 10 years ago and offering an astoundingly wide repertoire of popular music from the 50's to the present day]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Soul Fly founded 10 years ago and offering an astoundingly wide repertoire of popular music from the 50&#8242;s to the present day. They have not only the songs but the professional experience to get any party started. </p>
<p>The exceptionally talented seven piece band have, over the years together and individually, played with and for the great and the good, sharing stages and recording studious with such luminaries as Tori Amos, Jamiroquai, Tom Jones and many more.</p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/soulflyintro.jpg"><img src="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/soulflyintro.jpg" alt="" title="soulflyintro" width="555" height="370" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1596" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/01youretoogoodtoobetrue.mp3">You&#8217;re Too Good Too Be True</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/02dancinginthestreet.mp3">Dancing In The Street</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/03letmeentertainyou.mp3">Let Me Entertain You</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/04walkingonsunshine.mp3">Walking On Sunshine</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/05nevercantell.mp3">Never Can Tell</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/06discoinferno.mp3">Disco Inferno</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/07gomyway.mp3">Go My Way</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/08lefreak.mp3">Le Freak</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/09angels.mp3">Angels</a></p>
<p>Soul Fly are now ready to bring this breadth of professional experience and awesome musical ability to your wedding or function. They know how to create an atmosphere entirely appropriate to each occasion and evince a true enjoyment of what they do that is necessarily infectious. Finding the right entertainment for your wedding or any private or corporate function can be the deciding factor in making your event a success.</p>
<p><strong>It&#8217;s Time To Get &#8216;Soul Fly&#8217;</strong></p>
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		<title>Frank Sinatra Tribute</title>
		<link>http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/2010/03/31/frank-sinatra-tribute/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 04:11:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Being and entertainer was unavoidable for Kevin. His father was a singer/pianist, his mother a 1950's model and members of his family appeared in films]]></description>
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<p>Being and entertainer was unavoidable for Kevin. His father was a singer/pianist, his mother a 1950&#8242;s model and members of his family appeared in films alongside the likes of Richard Burton, Peter Sellers, Michael Caine and David Niven.</p>
<p>It was from around the age of five that Kevin first discovered &#8216;the American song book&#8217;. Singing Pennies from Heaven accompanied by his father, who&#8217;s constant renditions of Gershwin, Porter and Berlin were to leave an irreversible impression.</p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/come_fly_with_me.mp3">Come Fly with Me</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/I_get_a_kick_out_of_you.mp3">I Get a Kick out of You</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/lady_is_a_tramp.mp3"> Lady is a Tramp</a></p>
<p>By his early twenty&#8217;s, Kevin found himself in the company of and performing with other like minded aficionado&#8217;s. Their profound knowledge and musicianship helped forward his studies. These included the likes of American saxophonist Spike Robinson, John Crithinson (piano accompanist with Ronnie Scott), and bass player Lennie Bush, who sessioned on Frank Sinatra&#8217;s album &#8216; Great Songs from Great Britain&#8217;.</p>
<p>Kevin has performed at a huge variety of venues, ranging from top London Hotels (i.e The Savoy, Dorchester etc.), The Institute of Director&#8217;s, The Variety Club of Great Britain, many corporate events (large and small), jazz clubs, weddings, stately homes, large hotel groups (UK and overseas), Southend Airshow and even at a primiership football match @ Southhamptons&#8217;s ground St. Mary&#8217;s.</p>
<p>With his immense stage presence. Kevin delivers his tribute in a sophisticated manner the great Sinatra deserves. He proves, without question, that when you possess the same impressive vocal ability as Sinatra, being an exact &#8216;lookalike&#8217; is not needed to recreate Sinatra in his vocal prime and mature years. He performs effortlessly not only the less challenging songs but also the more vocally difficult. In his act he uses only the best quality live recordings of American big band arrangements or can be backed by anything from a piano to a full piece big band. The result of all this being a truly memorable experience.</p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/the_best_is_yet_to_come.mp3">The Best is yet to come</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/new_york_new_york.mp3">New York New York</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/one_for_my_baby.mp3">One for my baby</a></p>
<p><strong>Client Comments</strong><br />
<em>Penny Pamplin 30th September 2006 Venue ; The Bell Public House.</em><br />
Sorry its taken so long for me to get back to you but I just wanted to say what a fantastic singer Kevin is as Frank Sinatra he made my wedding day go off superbly. People haven&#8217;t stopped talking about it and with kevin singing I achieved the atmosphere I was looking for. Everyone thought he was fabulous so I can&#8217;t thank him enough for making my day!</p>
<p>Please could you pass on my thanks.</p>
<p>Kind regards<br />
Penny.</p>
<p><em>Kevin is an amazing guy in everyway:</em><br />
“Take one special occasion, add over a hundred guests, sprinkle a little light and some fine wine to taste. Once all of this has been thoroughly mixed, slowly include your Frank Sinatra and you will find you have the perfect night. Kevin (from here on known as Frank) was the epitome of professional entertainment going so far as to allow the groom to sing along with him.</p>
<p>When I first saw Frank enter the room I was a little apprehensive as he was dressed as the young Frank, this assumption was dashed by his choice of songs. They not only enhanced a time we shall never forget but reflected in our opinion the great style and uniqueness that was Frank. In a sentence, I want this man at our birthdays, weddings, christenings, Christmas…….. I think you get the picture. It only leaves me to thank Frank for being with us. Thank you Frank (Kevin)”<br />
We are pretty sure he will have future bookings from our friends.<br />
 <br />
Thanks so much. <br />
Tracy &amp; Conrad</p>
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<p><strong>Reviews</strong><br />
<em>&#8220;That was fantastic, what a great voice&#8221; &#8211; Sir Trevor Mcdonald</p>
<p>&#8220;Wow, when you and the band started playing we couldn&#8217;t believe how<br />
good you all were &#8211; we&#8217;ll definately have you back again&#8221; &#8211; J. Todd, Unilever Head Office, London</p>
<p>&#8220;My client was very impressed by you and your band, so much so that they want us to make sure you&#8217;re booked again for their next event&#8221; &#8211; The Finishing Touch Event Co, London</p>
<p>&#8220;Thank you so much for a fabulous performance last night. We will definitely book you for next year&#8221; &#8211; Karen Peters, Reed Business Information Ltd., Surrey</p>
<p>&#8220;I would like to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to Kevin. He was absolutely fantastic! He exceeded our wildest dreams and each and every one of our guests commented on the quality of the performance. Kevin managed to get everyone dancing and it created a magical atmosphere that&#8217;s hard to put into words. It was a &#8220;broadway&#8221; performance that truly deserves praise and thanks. Thank you for enhancing and completing the most special day of our lives, and whenever the next family event comes along he will definitely be at the top of our list!&#8221; &#8211; Nicola &amp; Julian , Cheshire</p>
<p>&#8220;Kevin is the best act we have ever booked.&#8221; &#8211; Beverley Sidnell, City Group PLC</p>
<p>“There is much more to being a tribute act than the right make-up and costume, as is proved by the marvelous Kevin Fitzsimmons. His Sinatra relies ostensibly on a remarkably astute vocal tribute. With a perfectly natural timbre to his voice he immediately conjures up Old Blue Eyes in his glory years. His choices for the afternoon were impeccable, offering the audience a glimpse at Sinatra the lounge singer, with the familiar Witchcraft to open, I’ve Got The World On A String and closing with the louche, almost melancholy One For My Baby”.</p>
<p align="right"> THE STAGE<br />
June 2006</p>
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<p><strong>Repertoire List</strong><br />
<em>The following songs are available with band and/or playback booking options:</em><br />
A fine romance<br />
A foggy day<br />
Aint that a kick in the head<br />
All of me<br />
All the way<br />
Angel eyes<br />
An evening in Roma<br />
Anything goes<br />
Autumn in New York<br />
Beyond the sea<br />
Birth of the blues<br />
Blue moon<br />
Blue skies<br />
Brazil<br />
Call me irresponsible<br />
Can&#8217;t take my eyes off you<br />
Cheek to cheek<br />
Chicago<br />
Come dance with me<br />
Come fly with me<br />
Come rain or come shine<br />
Cry me a river<br />
Didn&#8217;t we<br />
East of the sun<br />
Embraceable you<br />
Everybody loves somebody sometime<br />
Fly me to the moon<br />
For once in my life<br />
From this moment on<br />
Gee baby aint I good to you<br />
Gentle on my mind<br />
Girl from Ipanema<br />
Have you me Miss Jones<br />
How about you<br />
I can&#8217;t give you anything but love<br />
I could have danced all night<br />
I don&#8217;t get around much anymore<br />
If I could write a book<br />
I get a kick out of you<br />
I get along without you very well<br />
I guess I&#8217;ll have to change my plans<br />
I left my heart in San Francisco<br />
I&#8217;ll never be the same<br />
I love being here with you<br />
In the wee small hours<br />
I only have eyes for you<br />
It had to be you<br />
I thought about you<br />
It never entered my mind<br />
Its delovely<br />
It was a very good year<br />
I&#8217;ve got a crush on you<br />
I&#8217;ve got the world on a string<br />
I&#8217;ve got you under my skin<br />
I&#8217;ve grown accustomed to her face<br />
I wanna be around<br />
I won&#8217;t dance<br />
Just in time<br />
King of the road<br />
Last night when we were young<br />
Learnin&#8217; the blues<br />
Let me go<br />
Lets face the music and dance<br />
Lets fall in love<br />
Let there be love<br />
Little girl blue<br />
Little ole wine drinker, me<br />
Love and marriage<br />
Love me or leave me<br />
Luck be a lady<br />
Mack the knife<br />
Makin whoopee<br />
Memories are made of this<br />
Moondance<br />
Moonlight in Vermont<br />
Mr. Bojangles<br />
My funny valentine<br />
My kinda town (Chicago)<br />
My way<br />
New York, New York<br />
Nice and Easy<br />
Night and day<br />
Old devil moon<br />
On a clear day<br />
On an evening in Roma<br />
One for my baby<br />
Our love is here to stay<br />
Please be kind<br />
Pennies from heaven<br />
Return to me<br />
Saturday night (is the loneliest night of the week)<br />
Send me the pillow you dream on<br />
September song<br />
Smile<br />
Somethings gotta give<br />
Something stupid<br />
Stars fell on Alabama<br />
Steppin out with my baby<br />
Strangers in the night<br />
Summerwind<br />
Sway<br />
S&#8217;wonderful<br />
Taking a chance on love<br />
That old devil moon<br />
That&#8217;s amore<br />
That&#8217;s life<br />
The best is yet to come<br />
The good life<br />
The lady is a tramp<br />
The look of love<br />
The tender trap<br />
The way you look tonight<br />
They can&#8217;t take that away from me<br />
Things<br />
Too close for comfort<br />
Too marvelous for words<br />
Volare<br />
Where or when<br />
Witchcraft<br />
With plenty of money and you<br />
Wives and lovers<br />
You brought a new kind of love<br />
You&#8217;d be so easy to love<br />
You make me feel so young<br />
You&#8217;re getting to be a habit<br />
You&#8217;re nobody &#8217;til somebody loves you</p>
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		<title>Heaven</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Heaven are a four-piece band based in North London. They were formed in 2000 and consist of Nick Haswell, Steve Haswell, Vincent Benjamin and Philip G]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Heaven are a four-piece band based in North London. They were formed in 2000 and consist of Nick (Vocals/Guitar), Steve (Vocals/Keyboard), Vincent (Bass) and Philip (Drums). Individual performers/musicians/characters/, each immensely talented and unique alone but brought together by the fusion that is Heaven.</p>
<p>Twin brothers Nick and Steve have been writing and performing music together for many years. A few years ago they decided to expand their set-up from duo to bans and broad spectrum of musical interest, that love to perform. They spent almost nine months looking for the right musicians to share their vision and after meeting like minded Nick M and Pete the transformation was complete and Heaven was born.</p>
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<p>The band have a vast repertoire of material which allows them to adapt to any given scenario. From Pop &#8211; Rock &#8211; Disco &#8211; Dance &#8211; Motown and Ballad, they have something for everyone, a multitude of &#8220;Old Favourites&#8221; for all ages, tastes and events.</p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ChelseaDagger.mp3">Chelsea Dagger</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/DancingQueen.mp3">Dancing Queen</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/GreaseLightning.mp3">Grease Lightning</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IPredictARiot.mp3">I Predict A Riot</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Ithadtobeyou.mp3">It Had To Be You</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/SexMachine.mp3">Sex Machine</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/TheWayYouLookTonight.mp3">The Way You Look Tonight</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ThisLove.mp3">This Love</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/TwistShout.mp3">Twist Shout</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/WalkinonSunshine.mp3">Walking On Sunshine</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/YoureBeautiful.mp3">You&#8217;re Beautiful</a></p>
<p><strong>Client Comments</strong><br />
In a word ….Brilliant …everyone amazed – and very happy – sorry I didn’t do to good to be true – was lost somewhere I think – was dancing a bit to your stuff but too be honest – just shellshocked at how well – including yourselves went !!</p>
<p>Cheers matey !<br />
Christopher Woods</p>
<p>The band was absolutely superb<br />
Florence Ng</p>
<p>Fantastic day had by all you were excellent<br />
Declan Jones</p>
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<p><strong>Set List</strong><br />
A little help from my friends &#8211; Wet Wet Wet<br />
Addicted to Love &#8211; Robert Palmer<br />
All the small things &#8211; Blink 182<br />
Alright Now &#8211; Free<br />
Angels &#8211; Robbie Williams<br />
Beautiful Day &#8211; U2<br />
Blame It On The Boogie &#8211; Jacksons<br />
Blue Suede Shoes &#8211; Elvis<br />
Blurry &#8211; Puddle Of Mud<br />
Brown Eyed Girl &#8211; Van Morrison<br />
By The Way &#8211; Red Hot Chilli Peppers<br />
Can&#8217;t Buy Me Love &#8211; Beatles<br />
Can&#8217;t Help Falling In Love &#8211; Elvis<br />
Can&#8217;t Take My Eyes Off You &#8211; A.Williams<br />
Clocks &#8211; Coldplay<br />
Cosmic Girl &#8211; Jamiroqui<br />
Dani Calafornia &#8211; Red Hot Chilli Peppers<br />
Daydream Believer &#8211; Monkees<br />
Do Wah Diddy &#8211; Manfred Mann<br />
Don&#8217;t Look Back In Anger &#8211; Oasis<br />
Don&#8217;t Stop Me Now &#8211; Queen<br />
Everybody Needs Somebody &#8211; Blues Brothers<br />
Fly Away &#8211; Lenny Kravit<br />
Fly Me To The Moon &#8211; Frank Sinatra<br />
For Once in my life &#8211; Stevie Wonder/Frank Sinatra<br />
Gimme Some Lovin &#8211; Spencer Davis Group<br />
Girls and Boys &#8211; Good Charlotte<br />
Grease Lightening &#8211; Grease<br />
Hard to Handle &#8211; Otis Redding<br />
Have a nice day &#8211; Stereophonics<br />
Have I Told You Lately &#8211; Van Morrison<br />
Hi Ho Silver Lining &#8211; Jeff Beck<br />
Hounddog &#8211; Elvis<br />
I Believe In aThing Called Love &#8211; Darkness<br />
I Feel Good &#8211; James Brown<br />
I predict a riot &#8211; Kasiser Chiefs<br />
I  Saw Her Standing There – Beatles<br />
I&#8217;m a Believer &#8211; The Monkees<br />
I&#8217;m Gonna Be &#8211; Proclaimers<br />
In My Place &#8211; Coldplay<br />
It Had To Be You &#8211; Harry Connick Jnr<br />
Its Not Unusual &#8211; Tom Jones<br />
I&#8217;ve got you under my skin- Frank Sinatra<br />
Jailhouse Rock &#8211; Elvis<br />
Keep On Running &#8211; Spencer Davis Group<br />
Ladies Night &#8211; Kool and the Gang<br />
Lady &#8211; Mojo<br />
Lets Groove &#8211; Earth, Wind and Fire<br />
Lets Twist Again &#8211; Chubby Checker<br />
Light My Fire – The Doors<br />
 Livin La Vida Loca &#8211; Ricky Martin<br />
Locomotion &#8211; Little Eva<br />
Mack the knife &#8211; Frank Sinatra<br />
Make Luv &#8211; Oliver Cheatham<br />
Moon River &#8211; Frank Sinatra<br />
More Than Words &#8211; Extreme<br />
Mustang Sally &#8211; Otis Redding<br />
My Generation – The Who<br />
Never Too Much &#8211; Luther Vandross<br />
No Tomorrow &#8211; Orson<br />
Perfect Lovesong &#8211; Divine Comedy<br />
Place Your Hands &#8211; Reef<br />
Play That Funky Music &#8211; Wild Cherry<br />
Pretty Woman &#8211; Roy Orbison<br />
Rock Around The Clock &#8211; Bill Haley<br />
Rock D J &#8211; Robbie Williams<br />
Rock With You &#8211; Michael Jackson<br />
Rockin all over the World &#8211; Status Quo<br />
Run &#8211; Snow Patrol<br />
Satisfaction &#8211; Rolling Stones<br />
Seven Nation Army &#8211; White Stripes<br />
Sex Bomb &#8211; Tom Jones<br />
Sex Machine &#8211; James Brown<br />
She Loves You – Beatles<br />
Signed, sealed, delivered &#8211; Stevie Wonder<br />
Smooth &#8211; Santana<br />
Somebody Told Me &#8211; The Killers<br />
Somewhere only we know &#8211; Keane<br />
Song 2 &#8211; Blur<br />
Strangers in the night &#8211; Frank Sinatra<br />
Summer Of 69 &#8211; Bryan Adams<br />
Superstitious &#8211; Stevie Wonder<br />
Suspicious Minds &#8211; Elvis<br />
Suspicious Minds &#8211; Elvis<br />
Sweet Caroline &#8211; Neil Diamond<br />
Sweet Home Alabama &#8211; Lynerd Skynerd<br />
Tainted Love &#8211; Soft Cell<br />
Take Me Out &#8211; Franz Ferdinand<br />
Teenage Dirtbag &#8211; Wheatus<br />
The lady is a tramp &#8211; Frank Sinatra<br />
The Way You Look Tonight &#8211; Frank Sinatra<br />
The Wonder of You &#8211; Elvis<br />
This Love &#8211; Maroon 5<br />
Time after time &#8211; Cyndi Lauper<br />
Town Called Malice &#8211; The Jam<br />
Twist and Shout &#8211; Beatles<br />
Walking On Sunshine &#8211; Katrina and the Waves<br />
We are Family &#8211; Sister Sledge<br />
We&#8217;ve Only Just Begun – Carpenters<br />
Wheather With You &#8211; Crowded House<br />
When You say nothing &#8211; Ronan Keating<br />
White Wedding &#8211; Billy Idol<br />
Why Does It Always Rain On Me &#8211; Travis<br />
Wonderful Tonight &#8211; Eric Clapton<br />
Wonderwall &#8211; Oasis<br />
Yellow &#8211; Coldplay<br />
You and Me Song &#8211; Wannadies<br />
You Are So Beautiful &#8211; Joe Cocker<br />
You can leave your hat on &#8211; Tom Jones<br />
You Do Something To Me &#8211; Paul Weller<br />
You Really Got Me &#8211; The Kinks<br />
You&#8217;re Beautiful &#8211; James Blunt</p>
<p><strong>Venues Played</strong><br />
Alexandra Palace, London<br />
British Army &#8211;  Phristina, Kosovo<br />
British Army – Bosnian Tour ( Sara Jevo and Banja Luka )<br />
British Army &#8211; Cyprus<br />
Dalhousie Castle, Edinburgh<br />
European Arena Tour – performing to 15,000 – 20,000 nightly.<br />
Hampton Court Palace, London<br />
Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire<br />
HQS Wellington, London<br />
Kew Gardens Gallery, London<br />
Labour Party Conference 2005 – Grand Hotel, Brighton.<br />
Lansdowne Club, London<br />
Latimer House, Bucks<br />
Lulworth Castle, Dorset<br />
Lympne Castle, Kent<br />
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff – Red Dragon F.M, performing to 15,000 people, aired live on radio.<br />
Norwood Park, Notts<br />
Royal Navy &#8211; Cyprus<br />
Royal Navy &#8211; Hilton Hotel, Salalah, Oman<br />
Royal Navy &#8211; Le Meridien, Dubai<br />
Royal Navy – Orchid Club, Singapore.<br />
Royal Nay &#8211; Hotel Del Glaciar in Ushuaia, Argentina<br />
Tantra Nightclub, Accra, Ghana<br />
The Belfry Club, B’ham<br />
Trinity House, London</p>
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		<title>Boogie Oogie</title>
		<link>http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/2010/03/24/boogie-oogie/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:50:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A seven-piece band specialising in 70s and 80s disco, funk and soul, and renowned for its breathtaking vocals]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A seven-piece band specialising in 70s and 80s disco, funk and soul, and renowned for its breathtaking vocals, fat, funky grooves and sophisticated image. Ten years’ experience at weddings, corporate events, TV, radio and festivals in the UK and Europe. </p>
<p>Boogie Oogie are one of the few party bands in the UK to combine the disco, funk and soul classics of the 70s and 80s, More Boogie provide an unmissable live experience. A dynamic seven-piece band, they have honed a distinctive sound of breathtaking four-part harmonies and the fattest, funkiest grooves. </p>
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<p>Their dazzling musicianship, high-energy performances and stylish, sophisticated image have earned them an unrivalled reputation. If you want fun, without the cheese, then look no further. Whatever the occasion – weddings, corporate functions, festivals – More Boogie guarantee to tear the roof off your event and leave no one standing (still)!<br />
 <br />
Each member has a wealth of performance experience: at Glastonbury Festival and the Mercury Music Awards; on TV (Top of the Pops, Later with Jools Holland) and radio (John Peel, Sean Hughes); and with artists such as Basement Jaxx, MJ Cole, D-Ream, Roots Manuva, Kym Mazelle, The Shamen &#038; Urban Species. They have worked together for more than ten years, with such corporate clients as the BBC, GlaxoSmithKline, HM Forces, the Law Society and Willis Faber.<br />
 <br />
Their client-centred service begins the moment you make an enquiry, and they will liaise with you on every detail to ensure your event runs without a hitch. They come fully equipped with a professional PA system and lighting rig suitable for venues of up to 300 people and can arrange for additional equipment and technicians if required. As a matter of course, they play pre-mixed music between their sets, but they also offer an DJ service should you wish.</p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/CrazyInLove.mp3">Crazy In Love</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/DrBeat.mp3">Dr Beat</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/GreatestDancer.mp3">Greatest Dancer</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/HotStuff.mp3">Hot Stuff</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/SomebodyElsesGuy.mp3">Somebody Else&#8217;s Guy</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/YouMakeMe.mp3">You Make Me</a></p>
<p><strong>Client Comments</strong><br />
‘The client was blown away by the band. Not only was the music brilliant, but you really brought the whole evening together. I also wanted to say what a pleasure it has been to work with you. I hope we can do it again.&#8217;<br />
- Sian O&#8217;Riordan, Cork Entertainment<br />
 <br />
‘Thank you for making my wedding reception such a success. It really wouldn&#8217;t have been the same without you. You did such an amazing job of getting everyone dancing ˇ you even got my dad up there! I&#8217;d recommend you to anyone without hesitation’<br />
- Fiona Pegg, wedding, Dumbarton<br />
 <br />
‘I would like to extend my warmest thanks to everyone from the band. I take my hat off to More Boogie for a thoroughly enjoyable and professional performance which rounded off the evening in the best possible manner’<br />
- Michael Frith, wedding, Saxmundham,<br />
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‘The band sounded superb and it was really lovely for me to leave the whole running of the event to you. You really got everybody on the dance floor and all my guests had a fabulous time. Thank you very much for both your enthusiasm and professionalism’<br />
- Laura Webb, St George’s Medical School Alumni Ball</p>
<p><strong>Repertoire List</strong><br />
A night to remember – Shalamar<br />
All night long – Mary Jane Girls<br />
Ain’t nobody – Chaka Khan<br />
Ain’t nothing going on but the rent – Gwen Guthrie<br />
And the beat goes on – The Whispers<br />
Apparently nothing – Young Disciples<br />
As – Stevie Wonder<br />
Baby one more time – Britney Spears<br />
Best of my love – The Emotions<br />
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson<br />
Blame it on the boogie – Jackson Five<br />
Boogie oogie oogie – A Taste of Honey<br />
Boogie wonderland – Earth Wind &#038; Fire<br />
Crazy in love – Beyonce<br />
Disco inferno – The Trammps<br />
Do I do – Stevie Wonder<br />
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing – Stevie Wonder<br />
Dream come true – Brand New Heavies<br />
Ease on down the road – Michael Jackson and Diana Ross<br />
Everybody dance – Chic<br />
Fame – Irene Cara<br />
Funkin’ for Jamaica – Tom Browne<br />
Gimme gimme – Abba<br />
Good times – Chic<br />
He’s the greatest dancer – Sister Sledge<br />
Hot Stuff – Donna Summer<br />
History – Mai Tai<br />
I can make you feel good – Shalamar<br />
I feel for you – Chaka Khan<br />
I found lovin’ – Fatback Band<br />
I’m coming out – Diana Ross<br />
I’m every woman – Chaka Khan<br />
Independent women – Destiny’s Child<br />
It’s a love thing – The Whispers<br />
It’s raining men – The Weather Girls<br />
I wish – Stevie Wonder<br />
I wanna thank ya – Angie Stone<br />
I want your love – Chic<br />
Jump – Pointer Sisters<br />
Ladies’ night – Kool and the Gang<br />
Lady marmalade – Labelle<br />
Le freak – Chic<br />
Let’s go round again – Average White Band<br />
Let’s groove – Earth Wind &#038; Fire<br />
Lost in music – Sister Sledge<br />
Love at first sight – Kylie Minogue<br />
Love come down – Evelyn King<br />
More than a woman – Bee Gees<br />
My lovin’ (Never gonna get it) – En Vogue<br />
Night fever – Bee Gees<br />
Nights on Broadway – Candi Staton<br />
1999 – Prince<br />
Off the wall – Michael Jackson<br />
PYT – Michael Jackson<br />
Relight my fire – Dan Hartman<br />
Rhythm of the night – Debarge<br />
Rock with you – Michael Jackson<br />
Runaway – Lolleata Holloway<br />
Runaway love – Linda Clifford<br />
September – Earth Wind &#038; Fire<br />
Somebody else’s guy – Jocelyn Brown<br />
Street life – Randy Crawford/The Crusaders<br />
Superstar – Jamelia<br />
There it is – Shalamar<br />
Thinking of you – Sister Sledge<br />
Upside down – Diana Ross<br />
Voulez vous – ABBA<br />
We are family – Sister Sledge<br />
You make me feel – Sylvester<br />
Young Hearts – Candi Staton</p>
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		<title>Japanesque</title>
		<link>http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/2010/03/23/japanesque/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:14:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Authentic Japanese Classical Music presented by a trio of experienced performers. Surprisingly pleasing to the Western ear, Japanesque]]></description>
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<p>Authentic Japanese Classical Music presented by a trio of experienced performers.</p>
<p>Surprisingly pleasing to the Western ear, Japanesque offer a guided tour of the colourful and little-known Japanese repertoire. Pieces range from the 18th century chamber classic Kurokami (Black Hair), to the well loved popular song China Night. Twentieth century Japanese compositions are also featured, showing the influence of Debussy, Ravel and other European composers. </p>
<p>The clear, ringing chords of the Koto (Japanese harp) and the ethereal purity of the Shakuhachi (bamboo flute) will delight even the most jaded listener.</p>
<p>Rié Yanagisawa (koto, shamisen, voice) wears full formal kimono and headgear.</p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Akikaze-No-Uta-Autumn-Melody.mp3">Akikaze No Uta (Autumn Melody)</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Haru-No-Umi-The-Sea-In-Spring.mp3">Haru No Umi (The Sea In Spring)</a></p>
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<p><strong>The Members</strong><br />
Rié Yanagisawa &#8211; koto, shamisen, voice<br />
Rié Yanagisawa’s father was a professional Japanese singer, and Rié has studied the koto since the age of eight. Since settling in London she has performed and given masterclasses all over Europe, including the Royal Albert Hall and St John’s Smith Square.<br />
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Clive Bell &#8211; shakuhachi, flute<br />
Clive Bell is a musician and composer specialising in Far Eastern musics. He studied the shakuhachi in Tokyo with Kohachiro Miyata. Recently he has played live on Radio Three’s Late Junction, and worked with Jah Wobble, Complicite Theatre, the BBC Singers, and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Clive’s solo shakuhachi CD was reissued on the ARC label in 2005. He writes for The Wire magazine.<br />
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Stuart Jones &#8211; cello<br />
Stuart Jones was a member of seminal electronics group Gentle Fire, touring internationally and working with John Cage and Karlheinz Stockhausen. He now composes and teaches at the London College Of Communication.</p>
<p><strong>The Instruments</strong><br />
Koto<br />
<a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/traditional_japanese_koto.jpg"><img src="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/traditional_japanese_koto.jpg" alt="" title="traditional_japanese_koto" width="220" height="70" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1432" /></a><br />
a harp-like instrument whose history spans twelve centries. The six foot long wooden body has moveable bridges to facilitate turning. The strings (originally of silk) are plucked with plectrums worn on the right hand.<br />
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Shamisen<br />
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this Japanese lute has a box-shaped wooden body covered with skin, a long fretless neck, and three strings struck with a large plectrum. Traditionally the shamisen is used to accompany singing or theatre.<br />
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Shakuhachi<br />
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this is the haunting, five-holed bamboo flute, still used today by Buddhist Zen monks as a meditation tool. Also popular in the past with samurai warriors, its eerie sound is heard in both folk and classical music.</p>
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		<title>Madison</title>
		<link>http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/2010/03/19/madison/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Madison Live's music is inspirational for many different kinds of people, of different ages and musical tastes. They have worked with many artists both in the studio and life]]></description>
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<p>Madison Live&#8217;s music is inspirational for many different kinds of people, of different ages and musical tastes. They have worked with many artists both in the studio and life, such as Lucie Sylvas, Rod Stewart, Joss Stone, Fame Academy, Anja Garbarek, Pete Brown (Cream), Robbie McIntosh (Norah Jones, McCartney), and Maria Lawson (X-Factor), spanning a wide variety of genres.</p>
<p>Madison Live have worked for major labels including Virgin, BMG and others as session vocalists, musicians and writers. They have also worked in top studios such as Abbey Road and performed hundreds of gigs ranging from the Royal Albert Hall, the Purcell Room, Jazz Café, the Hall of Fame in Cleveland US, and the Point in Dublin.</p>
<p>They can perform for different events such as corporate and private functions, weddings and festivals. The group also plays acoustic (duo or trio), in a more jazzy / latino way.</p>
<p align="center">Madison &#8211; well-known as a magnetic, energetic foursome &#8211; know how to do one thing extremely well &#8211; connect with their audience. </p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Madison-Car.jpg"><img src="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Madison-Car.jpg" alt="" title="Madison-Car" width="480" height="319" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1390" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/billiejean.mp3">Billie Jean</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/creep.mp3">Creep</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/honkytonk.mp3">Honky Tonk Women</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/desire.mp3">Desire</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/kiss.mp3">Kiss</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/longtrain.mp3">Long Train Running</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sweethome.mp3">Sweet Home Chicago</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/one.mp3">One Acoustic</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Walklikze.mp3">Walk Like An Egyptian</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Madison-Fun.jpg"><img src="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Madison-Fun.jpg" alt="" title="Madison-Fun" width="479" height="317" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1394" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Set List</strong><br />
<strong>Pop 60s/70s</strong><br />
Roy Orbison &#8211; Pretty Woman<br />
A hard Day’s night – The Beatles<br />
The Joker – Steve Miller band<br />
Mrs Robinson -­ Simon &amp; Garfunkel<br />
Take a walk in the wildside – Lou Reed</p>
<p><strong>Pop 80s</strong><br />
Another One Bites the Dust &#8211; Queen<br />
Relax – Franky goes to Hollywood<br />
Time after time – Cindy Lauper<br />
Tainted Love – Sofcell in B<br />
Wonderwall – Oasis<br />
Walk like an Egyptian – Bananarama<br />
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson in G<br />
Here comes the rain again –­ Eurithmics<br />
Talking About A Revolution &#8211; Tracy Chapman<br />
Message in a bottle – Police<br />
Roxanne – Police<br />
Crazy little things called love – Queen<br />
Don’t you want me – Human League<br />
Karmah Chameleon – Boy George</p>
<p><strong>Pop 90s/+</strong><br />
Crazy &#8211; Gnarls Barkley<br />
Don&#8217;t know why – Norah Jones<br />
Losing My Religion – REM<br />
Halelujah – Jeff Buckley<br />
Save tonight – Eagle Eye Cherry<br />
Dandy Warhols &#8211; Bohemian Like You<br />
Everyday Is A Winding Road &#8211; Sheryl Crow<br />
Luka – Suzanne Vega</p>
<p><strong>Rock 60s</strong><br />
Be Bop a Lula &#8211; Gene Vincent<br />
Elvis Presley &#8211; Jailhouse Rock<br />
Kinks &#8211; You Really Got Me<br />
Tequila – Richie Valens</p>
<p><strong>Rock 70s</strong><br />
Whole lotta love – Led Zeppelin<br />
Little wing – Jimi Hendrix<br />
Honky tonk Woman – Rolling Stones<br />
Sympathy for the devil – Rolling Stones</p>
<p><strong>Rock 80s</strong><br />
Desire – U2<br />
With or without you – U2<br />
One – U2<br />
Crazy little thing called love &#8211; Queen<br />
Beat it – Michael Jackson<br />
Rock in the casbah – The Clash<br />
Original sin – INXS</p>
<p><strong>Rock 90s / +</strong><br />
Creep – Radiohead<br />
Last night – The Strokes<br />
You Oughta Know &#8211; Alanis Morrissette<br />
Come as you are – Nirvana in E<br />
Are you gonna be my girl – Jet<br />
Fly Away &#8211; Lenny Kravitz<br />
Always on the run – Lenny Kravitz<br />
By the Way – Red Hot Chili Peppers</p>
<p><strong>Soul</strong><br />
Sunny – Stevie wonder<br />
Tracks of my tears – Smokey Robinson<br />
What&#8217;s goin on – Marvin Gaye<br />
Sweet Home Chicago – Blues brother<br />
Proud Mary &#8211; Tina Turner<br />
Easy – Lionel Ritchie<br />
Unchained Melody – Righteous brothers<br />
Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay &#8211; Otis Redding<br />
You might need somebody -­ Randy Crawford<br />
Night shift – The Commodores</p>
<p><strong>Latino</strong><br />
Pastime paradise – Ray Baretto<br />
Smooth – Santana<br />
Girl from Ipanema – Tony Jobim</p>
<p><strong>Funk</strong><br />
Kiss – Prince<br />
Faith – George Michael<br />
September &#8211; Earth Wind &amp; Fire<br />
Superstition – Stevie Wonder in E<br />
Carwash – Rose Royce<br />
Play that funky music- Wild Cherry in E<br />
Good Times – Chic in E<br />
Long Train runnin’ – Doobie Brothers in E</p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Madison-Jump.jpg"><img src="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Madison-Jump.jpg" alt="" title="Madison-Jump" width="480" height="319" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1396" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Client Comments</strong><br />
Madison Live were absolutely amazing at our wedding! They really rocked and got everyone &#8211; all ages &#8211; on the dance floor for the whole night. So many people commented on how fantastic they were and what a great set they played. We enjoyed our wedding so much and they really made the reception for us. Please pass on our comments and thanks.</p>
<p>Kind regards<br />
Emily</p>
<p>I wanted to say Thank You so much for all of your assistance in booking and handling The Perfect Blend &amp; Madison Live. It was a challenge trying to find and secure bands that we felt confident in from so far away and you definitely helped us do that. The event went very well and we owe much thanks to you and Emily. It was an absolute pleasure working with you and we thank you again for everything! We will definitely keep you in mind for any future events we do in London.</p>
<p>Best Wishes!<br />
Brittany Milton</p>
<p>Just a brief note to say thank you, and to ask that you pass our thanks on to both Madison and Sara, for helping to make our event the great success that it was. Their flexibility during the evening was greatly appreciated. Everybody thoroughly enjoyed the music throughout the evening and I&#8217;ve heard nothing but high praise for all the artists involved.<br />
My thanks again.</p>
<p>Kind regards,<br />
Catherine</p>
<p>Just wanted to let you know that the band were a hit at our party<br />
last night – they truly rocked! I have had nothing but great reviews about the music and the band members themselves and they really delivered on the night. Please pass on my thanks and compliments again to them all, and also thank you to you for all your help in checking the venue out and booking the band for us. I would have no hesitation in coming back to you for future events.</p>
<p>Zoe</p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Madison-Smart.jpg"><img src="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Madison-Smart.jpg" alt="" title="Madison-Smart" width="480" height="319" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1391" /></a></p>
<p align="center"> Looking for that something special that will please everyone and ensure an unforgettable party?<br />
=&gt; Madison Live is the band you need! </p>
<p align="center">- Unique<br />
Young, attractive and highly energetic, Madison Live will create a great image and new energy for your event. Fronted by a female and three male both singing and playing guitar, Madison Live stands out from the regular sole-singer bands and offers you a fresh new sound. Playing music that everyone loves, Madison Live is well-known for reviving those forgotten old favourites and introducing them to different styles, giving them an unexpected, original and refreshing flavour. They can play a large range of styles including pop, rock, funk and soul (check out repertoire). </p>
<p align="center">- Talented<br />
You will be amazed by the smooth and powerful voices of this gifted duo, covering a wide range of musical styles and producing great harmonies. The music level is very high, they all have extensive experience playing with some of the UK’s biggest musicians at some of the country’s most prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall &amp; the Jazz Café. </p>
<p align="center">- Passionate and communicative<br />
When they play, they radiate a contagious energy. They love to interact with the audience, get the atmosphere growing and keeping everybody on the dance-floor till the early hours!</p>
<p align="center">-Professional<br />
They use high-end gears, professional lights and can provide full entertainment (including PA system and a top DJ, resident at club Turnmills, voted 3rd best club in the world). </p>
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		<title>Strung Out</title>
		<link>http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/2010/03/17/strung-out/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:43:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Think rock, pop and soul and you think electric guitars, drums and keyboard]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Think rock, pop and soul and you think electric guitars, drums and keyboard. But why should a musical style be restricted by it&#8217;s instrumentation? With this in mind, vocalist Tim Hood approached arrangers Timothy Kraemer and Bill Thorp with the idea of reworking a collection of  classics such as Jimi Hendrix&#8217;s Purple Haze for string quartet, bass and voice. </p>
<p>The result is Strung Out.</p>
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<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/EveryBreathUTake.mp3">Every Breath U Take</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/HereComesTheSun.mp3">Here Comes The Sun</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Money.mp3">Money</a></p>
<p><a href="http://livebandsandmusicians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/SolsburyHill.mp3">Solsbury Hill</a></p>
<p><strong>Repertoire List</strong><br />
Back Street Girl(Rolling Stones)<br />
Behind Blue Eyes(The Who)<br />
Black Dog(Led Zeppelin)<br />
Eleanor Rigby(Beatles)<br />
Every Breath You Take(Sting)<br />
Fernando(Abba)<br />
Georgia On My Mind(Ray Charles)<br />
God Only Knows(Beach Boys)<br />
Here Comes The Sun(Beatles)<br />
I Feel Good(James Brown)<br />
I Heard It Through The Grapevine(Marvine Gaye)<br />
Money(Pink Floyd)<br />
My Sharona(Knack)<br />
Shiny Happy People(R.E.M.)<br />
Solsbury Hill(Peter Gabriel)<br />
Somebody To Love (Queen)<br />
Stand By Me(Ben E. King)<br />
Starman(David Bowie)<br />
Superstition(Stevie Wonder)<br />
Sweet Dreams(Eurythmics)<br />
Tainted Love(Soft Cell)<br />
Under The Bridge(Red Hot Chili Peppers)<br />
Wild Thing(Troggs)<br />
You Really Got Me (Kinks)</p>
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