Reviews
References
“Excellent Music, Thank You”
Gordon Ramsay, Waldorf Hotel, London
“You guys must be the best New Orleans band outside of New Orleans!”
LBS Manchester, Staff Party”
“We had an amazing time, the Cotton Club theme just came together with the Silk Street band performing the really authentic 20/30s New Orleans Jazz, the dance floor was full all evening. You must book these guys, they are the best!”
Sue Amery, Leicestershire
“Thank You so much for all the wonderful music on Saturday, you really enhanced the wedding reception”
Rosie Driver
“Your band was amazing, my feet were tapping all the way through our wedding breakfast! Many of our guests commented on the fabulous music, I’m recommending you to all my friends. Thanks again for adding ambience and excitment to the day”
Nicola Trend
“A huge thank you to the quartet who played at Ickworth on Saturday night. They were helpful, courteous, professional and very talented. It was wonderful to watch and listen to them at work. Please pass on our thanks to all four of them. Thank you for also making the booking process so smooth and easy. We look forward to working with you again in the future”
Amanda McIlwaine, Mrs Mac Ltd
“Joanna, myself and all of our guests thoroughly enjoyed the music provided by the Silk Street 2-piece during our wedding and drinks reception. The booking process was simple and your rapid response to any email queries was always reassuring. The musicians were very professional and played an entirely appropriate selection of tunes – they really helped to create a wonderful atmosphere in both the ceremony and the drinks reception. I would have no hesitation in recommending you to friends and will certainly consider booking with you again for any future events”
Edward & Joanne Fotrell
“Silk Street was superb and exactly what I was looking for. They were professional, looked great, played brilliantly and importantly played the style I was expecting and they were a nice group of people too!”
Christine Scholes
“The booking process was very easy and the SMS updates were especially helpful. The band was punctual, smart, helpful and the music was fantastic. We had nothing but positive feedback from everyone at the event and would definitely use the band for future events, recommending them to anyone”
Ashley Beck
“Thank you so much for making our wedding so jolly with your fantastic music, you really captured the mood of the day. We will certainly be looking to use Silk Street again for future events and will recommend you to all of our friends and family”
Katharine & Conrad Young
“Thank you to your quartet for the fantastic music at our wedding reception. All performers were of a high professional standard in both skill and attitude. The music was much appreciated by our guests and created a joyful and relaxed atmosphere. Your booking process was simple and efficient and the personal service much appreciated. I will recommend Silk Street Hot Seven to all of my friends”
Natalie Murray
“A quick e-mail to say a big thanks to you and the other guys in the band for playing for us yesterday. I guess it can’t be easy playing at a funeral but you guys were brilliant – respectful for the occasion and excellent music! Many of my guests commented how good you were and I will recommend you to anyone who asks. Thanks again and good luck for the future!”
I.C. (Funeral)
“Many thanks for helping us with one of our most successful parties in recent years to which the Silk Street Hot Quartet contributed in no small part. The band looked great and the music was ideal for the situation – lively without being overpowering. We look forward to you entertaining us on future occasions”
Philip Cook, Marketing Manager, St. Anthony’s Hospital.
“Thank you for performing such a great set at our wedding…One of my most vivid memories is Edward and I arriving at our reception and before walking in we took 5 mins to stand and listen out of sight to the jazz. It was such a great feeling to hear the music and the chatter of all our guests. Everyone I have spoken to since has been incredibly complimentary about the band. You looked the part and you really did bring a smile to people’s faces and ensure that the reception kicked off in style. The atmosphere created was such that it made everyone feel so relaxed and there was no awkward chit chat – people were straight in there on the Pimms and gossiping away! If anyone is ever looking for a jazz band, I will be sure to recommend you”
Jennifer Codling
“Please pass on our thanks to all the muscians who came to our reception at the Devonport on 30th December. We really enjoyed the pianist through the meal and many of our guests on the day and since have said how wonderful the five piece band was”
Chris & Sharon Foster-King
“I have nothing but praise for your band, you were absolutely fantastic. The moment when Neal and I walked into the garden of Winchester House and you broke into song was a real high point. You helped to set a celebratory atmosphere and kept everyones spirits up when it started raining. One guest commented that the reception felt like “Henley in London”, which was exactly the feel I was aiming for. Rest assured, I will be recommending you to anyone who needs a Dixie Band. Thank you so much for being a part of our special day”
Alison Oyston
“Nick and I wanted to say many thanks to you and the band for playing so well and with such charisma at our wedding. We, our families and the other guests really enjoyed the music and it added to the atmosphere immensely. My sister has already recommended you to her friend”
Rachel Mead
“I just wanted to say the biggest thank you to you and the band. Oh my, you were all great. Everybody thinks you were the best live band they have ever heard. Everybody wants to book you for their parties. I really can’t thank you enough, you made the day so perfect”
Pusia Flemming
“Thank you so much for Saturday night. I had lots of compliments from the guests about you guys and most importantly my dad loved it”
Hannah Ditch, Catering Manager, Searcy’s, London
“I’d like to say how fantastic you were. The party had started at 1pm and before your set started in the early evening the guests were flagging a bit, you really managed to create a wonderful atmosphere, not too intrusive for guests who wanted to natter, but lively enough for those who wanted to enjoy the music. My whole family, including my (2 year old) daughter loved your whole set and I am so pleased to have tracked you down”
Hannah Ditch (re-booked the following year)
“I’ve never heard a bunch of young guys perform such old music so brilliantly”
Waverley & Balmoral Cruises, Essex
“All I can say is thank you so much for a fantastic performance, you really helped the day go well and everybody commented on the music being fantastic. I will be recommending you to everyone I know so you may get some strange phone calls!”
Charlotte Adkin (Bride), London
“Please convey my thanks to all members for a fantastic display at my daughter Catherine’s wedding. We had so many fantastic comments, including the uniqueness of your group and of the wedding in general. It all went perfectly”
Graham Garfoot (Father of the Bride)
“Thank You. You made the booking very straight forward to deal with. I will of course tell all of our other branches of your services”
Judy (Funeral Directors), London
“I just wanted to write a big thanks and to tell you how hugely delighted we were with Silk Street Jazz Band, they were everything and more than we were hoping for, they made the afternoon go with a swing. They looked great in their Boaters and Striped Jackets and sounded even better! We would highly recommend”
Wendy Westcott
“Please thank the Silk Street 4-piece band so much, they really made the day special, lighter and memorable. The tone of the music was perfect as was the delivery. The band hopped on the bus, entertaining us to exhibition road with a sing song too! Many thanks again”
Marta (Funeral)
“Hi Jonathan, I just wanted to say thank you for your performance on Saturday. Everyone said how impressive you guys were and you played your part in making it a very special day”
Jonathan Blewett
“We were very impressed. The band helped to create a fantastic feel to the event and all of our guests commented on how great the band was. The booking was straight forward and lots of communication at the right times. All in all we were very happy with the overall service provided. The music itself was fab”
Vicki & Simon Mackey
“The Silk Street 3-piece played during our wedding reception at London Rowing Club. They were everything we’d hoped for, they looked the part and played a great mix of up-tempo dixie standards. Great sunshine party music”
Chris Edwards
“The band were fantastic, completely making the evening for us. It was great to have a fun, young group of talented guys who really seemed to want to be there. I can’t wait to have them back for our next event, I would like to think it could become something of a tradition”
James Coveyduck, CCT Integrated Systems, London
“Thank you for performing so well at my wife’s ‘big birthday party’ recently, your excellent music added a great deal to the occasion. It was a long evening and for you to play so many sets with such untiring enthusiasm was itself very impressive. In brief we couldn’t have asked for anything better, and would recommend you to anyone”
Martin & Gill Ingram, Birthday Party, Oxford
“Thank You all so much for your contribution to my ‘farewell party’, your playing helped to keep the party going in full swing and was much appreciated”
Malcolm Higgins, GSMD, London
Clients
The Silk Street bands have experienced very positive and credible feedback from extremely satisfied clients, some of which include:
Audio Technica Ltd • British Medical Association • British Petroleum • Cancer Research UK • Conservative Party • David Lloyd Leisure • European Climate Exchange • Falcon-Chambers • Field of Dreams Music Concerts • Gordon Ramsay • Guildhall School of Music & Drama • Hampton Court Flower Show • Harrods • Hayling Island Jazz Festival • Henley Regatta • Hodson’s Legal • Holiday Inn • ING Direct • ITV • Lord Mayor’s Show • Olympic Torch Relay • PayPoint Ltd • Royale Cuisine • Richmond Athlethic Rugby Club • Robert Smith (The Cure) • Royal & Sun Alliance • St Anthony’s Hospital • Tokyo Electron Europe • Topsail • Waverley & Balmoral Excursions • Wedlake Bell • Worshipful Company of Grocers • Worshipful Company of Firefighters • Worshipful Company of Launderers • Zafferano
Venues
The Silk Street Bands have performed at many prestigious venues across the UK including:
Barbican Centre • BMA House • Boodles • Brunswick Centre • Buckingham Palace • Buxted Park Hotel • Charles Napier Restaurant • City Hall (London) • Claremont Landscape Gardens • Compleat Angler (Marlow) • Estorick Collection (London) • ExCel Centre • Farnham Maltings (Farnham) • Forde Abbey (Somerset) • Girdlers Hall (London) • Guildhall School of Music & Drama • Ham House • Hampton Court Flower Show • Hilton Hotel (Mayfair) • Inner Temple (London) • Kew Gardens • Knebworth House • Mall Galleries (London) • Mansion House (London) • Merchant Tailor’s Hall (London) • Natural History Museum • New Zealand House (London) • Nottingham University • Painshill Park (Surrey) • Plaisterers Hall (London) • Rembrandt Hotel (London) • Richmond Athletic Rugby Ground • Royal Academy of Arts • Royal Garden Hotel (London) • Royal Holloway, University of London • Royal Horticultural Society Gardens (Surrey) • Royal Society of Arts (London) • Savoy Place (London) • St James’ Palace (London) • The Conservatory (London) • The Guiness Brewery (London) • The Hosiptal Club • Tower of London • Waldorf Hotel (London) • Warsash Maritime Centre (Southampton) •Wiltons Music Hall (London)
