Testimonials

From: Jo Hall
To: ffband@ntlworld.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 5:59 PM
Subject: RE: 12th June 2010 Wedding - Jo and Colin

Hi Mike
 
Firstly I would like to apologise that it has taken me so long to contact you and thank the band for playing at our wedding. They were truly amazing and made the perfect ending to our perfect day. So many of our guests commented on how fantastic they were and I don't think I have ever been to a wedding where so many people have danced so much.  I would highly recommend you to anybody who wanted that little something extra for their special occassion as there is nothing like a really good live band (you really were excellent!).
 
Please pass on our thanks and praise to the others.
 
As requested I have attached a few pictures we have so you can see everyone enjoying themselves.
 
All the best
 
Jo And Colin




To: 'Famous Five Band'
Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 10:04 PM
Subject: RE: Ramada Hogs Back 24 July 2010
Function Band for Masonic Ladies Charity Ball in aid of Help for Heroes and Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice
Repeat booking - Held at Ramada Hotel, Hogs Back, Farnham, Surrey again

"we will definitely use you again and again"

Hi Mike

We loved you all again, it was a fantastic evening.  We raised around £xxxx.  I am grateful for your help and the band for their excellent contribution, we will definitely use you again and again.
 
Best regards
 
Neil Medcalf




To: Famous Five Band
Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 7:42 PM
Subject: Our wedding on Saturday, 3rd July at RHS Wisley

"Claire's parents have told us you were the best wedding band they've encountered!"

Dear Famous Five band!
 
We wanted to drop you all a quick note to say thank you so much for playing at our wedding recently.  We really appreciated your professionalism and flexibility when the dinner overran and were really impressed at how you worked up a fantastic atmosphere really quickly.  Loads of guests have commented on how brilliant you were and how much they enjoyed the range of music.  Claire's parents have told us you were the best wedding band they've encountered!  We wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone and look forward to seeing you play once again at the Red Lion in the coming months.
 
Many thanks again,
 
Kind regards
 
Mike & Claire Williams




To: ffband@ntlworld.com
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 10:40 AM
Subject: THANK YOU
Function Band for Wedding Reception at Mill Hall, Newbury, Berkshire on 22nd May 2010

"We had many, many compliments from our friends and family about The Famous Five"

Hi Mike and all,

Julia and I are not long back from our honeymoon and we wanted to say a big thank you for helping to make our wedding day very special.
We had many, many compliments from our friends and family about 'The Famous Five' so very well done and thank you.  We would be happy to recommend you.  Hope you enjoyed the venue.

Best regards
Paul and Julia




From: Angela Holloway
To: 'Famous Five Band'
Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 9:37 AM
Subject: RE: Tozer Annual Christmas Party Fri 3rd Dec 2010 Horsley Towers - Repeat booking

Hi Mike,

Great, looks like it’s a date then. Please can you forward booking details etc.

Everyone here at Tozers enjoy your music and interaction whist performing and you have sort have become part of the team for our functions.

Kind regards,

Angela.




To: Famous Five Band
Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2010 9:27 PM
Subject: Re: Wedding 24th April  Alfriston Village, East Sussex
Function band for wedding reception in East Sussex

"The music was absolutely fantastic the whole village has been talking about it all day!!!"

Hi there,

Just wanted to say a massive thank you!!! The music was absolutely fantastic the whole village has been talking about it all day!!!

We had the most amazing time. Once we have all the pictures I will send you the good ones of you guys.

Thanks again,

Emma




To: Famous Five Band
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 1:23 PM
Subject: RE: Wedding enquiry June 25th 2011 Bentley

Wedding function band for wedding Surrey Hampshire border

"my mother raves about you after seeing you at the Windlesham Picnic last year"

Hi Mike

Thanks so much for getting back to me!

We are very keen to have you. Like I said, we saw you at your last gig at the Red Lion and my mother raves about you after seeing you at the Windlesham Picnic last year.  In terms of budget to be honest we have not really thought about what we were to allocate to having a band as we we're really unsure on the general price.  Your average price for this year sounds ok to me.

I am going to speak to my other half tonight and hopefully get back to you tomorrow.

Thanks so much for your help

Alison

From: Jenny Pain
To: ffband@ntlworld.com
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 7:34 PM
Subject: Thankyou !
Famous Five recommended live function band for Wedding Reception in Surrey on 20th Feb 2010
Wedding Venue - Oatlands Park Hotel, Weybridge, Surrey

"The band really made our day even more special than it already was."

Hi Mike and the band!
 
Just wanted to say a MASSIVE thank you for playing at our wedding!!  We had such a wonderful day and then the evening was just the best! The band really made our day even more special than it already was.  I am sure you could see how much fun everyone was having during the evening, dancing and singing and we even got 3 extra songs out of you, as everyone just wanted to keep partying !
 
We will certainly recommend you to anyone looking for a band!
 
Thank you all so much once again and I am sure we will be back down the Red Lion at some point to see you all play...
 
Take care, all the best
Jenny and Jeff ("Mr and Mrs Anthony")!!

Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 5:31 PM
Subject: Thank you. 
Repeat booking for Tozer Seeds Annual Corporate Christmas Party
Function / Wedding Venue - Ramada Hotel, Leatherhead / Guildford, East Horsley, Surrey

"Once again everyone is singing your praises. Well Done!"

Thank you Famous Five Band for another great performance at our annual Festive party.
Once again everyone is singing your praises. Well Done!

Kind regards,
Angela.

Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 4:58 PM
Subject: A huge huge thank you!! Wedding Reception on 6th November 2009 at Horsley Towers

Recommended live wedding function band covering Surrey Berkshire Hampshire Sussex and more

"we have no hesitation in recommending Famous Five to anyone organising a wedding/event"

Dear all

We've just arrived home after the wedding yesterday and wanted to write and thank you again so much for playing last night at our wedding. You were truly amazing. I can't tell you how many people have commented to us today about how fantastic you were and you absolutely made the whole evening the success it was.

The mix of music was just perfect and kept everyone on the dance floor all night. The music suited the huge age range, there really was something for everyone! To watch you perform - your enthusiasm was just infectious - you very obviously enjoy what you do and are very talented musicians!

Thanks again for being such a major contribution to the success of our wedding and we have no hesitation in
recommending you to anyone organising a wedding/event.

Best wishes to you all and thanks again!

Jo & David Newsham

Copied from hand-written Thank You card received 20th Nov 2009
Live function band for Wedding Reception Party on 9th October 2009 held at Frensham Pond Hotel, Churt, Farnham, Surrey

"So many of our guests commented on the fantastic variety of your set but more importantly what a great bunch of entertainers you really are."

Dear "Famous Five",

We thought that we would write to say a big "thank you" for the exemplary performance that you put in on the 9th October at our Wedding Party. So many of our guests commented on the fantastic variety of your set but more importantly what a great bunch of entertainers you really are. We appreciate that it must be very difficult to put together a performance that will appeal to those aged from 9 to 92 .... You certainly achieved this as Lucie's 92 year old Nan is not often persuaded to "strut her stuff" on the dancefloor (she did complain of aching bones the day after!!!)
We'll keep an eye on your up and coming gigs on your website and no doubt we will take the opportunity to come and watch you perform in the near future.

Lucie & Stephen Gant

Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 12:38 PM
Subject: Thank you!
Live party band for 70th Birthday on 10th Oct 2009 at HAC Shooting Lodge, Bisley, Surrey

"Several people have already commented on how great you were – and how friendly too!"

Hi Mike,

Just wanted to send a quick note to thank you and your colleagues for playing at my fathers 70th on Saturday night.

Several people have already commented on how great you were – and how friendly too!

My father had a fantastic time…. we all did in fact, so thanks again from myself, my family and my friends for making the evening so special.

Kind regards

Rachael Johnson

Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 9:21 AM
Subject: Thank you from Alex Livingstone
Live band for 40th birthday party on 26th September 2009 at The Lightbox in Woking, Surrey

"The evening was a great success and I really appreciated the flexibility that you and the guys were able to give to us"

Hi Mike,

Just a quick note to thank you for your performance last Saturday. The evening was a great success and I really appreciated the flexibility that you and the guys were able to give to us. Everyone had a blast and many a sore head was had in the morning.

Thank you once again,

Alex

Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 11:22 AM
Subject: Wedding 12th September Fitzleroi Barn, Fittleworth, West Sussex
Recommended live wedding function band for wedding reception in Sussex
Following our performance here, Fitzleroi Barn have listed Famous Five Band on their Partners page

"We couldn't have wished for better from a band for our daughter's wedding"

Dear FFB
 
We couldn't have wished for better from a band for our daughter's wedding last Saturday.  What a find!  I gather you left an excellent impression on the McDavids (who run the Barn) too.  They had nothing but praise for you, not only as a band but also as people and we all agree wholeheartedly with them. 
 
Well done and many thanks,
 
Nicky Donker


 

Birthday Party near Henley on Sat 5th Sept 2009

Client feedback from "band4u" web site on 8th Sept 2009

Link to this page
http://www.band4u.co.uk/srch_view.php?band_id=1055&search=true&list_from=20

"I have had nothing but huge praise for the band from all my guests"

Fantastic night guys. You really made the party "rock". I have had nothing but huge praise for the band from all my guests. Thanks for making it a very successful party.




Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 12:59 PM
Subject: RE: 40th Birthday Party 22nd August 2009
Live function band for birthday party near Reading, Berkshire

"You were all very professional and oustanding in your performance ... would definitely book you again"
 
Mike,
 
I just wanted to say that the band were fabulous!  You all really brought the party alive and were the 'glue' of the whole event, so thank you all very much.  I had many people coming up to me to say what a great band, and where had I found you.  They were gobsmacked when I explained that it was a result of an internet search, that I had not heard you in the flesh, but had had a gut instinct, and thankfully it had paid off!  You were all very professional and oustanding in your performance.  Good luck for your continued success and I would definitely book you again as and when the occasion requires it.
 
Please pass on my best wishes to the rest of the band.
 
Regards,
 
Alison




Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 12:23 PM
Subject: RE: wedding 8th Aug 2009 De Vere Venues, Gorse Hill, Woking, Surrey

Recommended Live Function Band for any occasion

"would recommend FF to anyone reading this - they will do any occasion proud"

Hi Mike,
 
I would just like to say a big thank you to all of the band for the show you put on at our (Mel and Gary) wedding on August 8th. The music selection was perfect. Lots of the guests have told me how impressed they were with the FF and that they enjoyed dancing the night away.
 
I would recommend FF to anyone reading this - they will do any occasion proud.
 
All the best for the future,
 
Gary




Sent: Friday, August 14, 2009 3:19 PM
Subject: Thanks! Wedding 25th July 2009 Sherborne Castle, Dorset

Recommended live wedding function band for wedding reception in Dorset

"You guys really made the night for us and everyone is raving about you all and saying what
an excellent night they had."

"if you guys ever need a reference for another booking it would my pleasure to assist."

Dear Mike and Band!
 
I do hope you are all well.
 
Thank you so much for coming to Sherborne to perform at our wedding reception.  You guys really made the night for us and everyone is raving about you all and saying what an excellent night they had.  In particular thank you for the fantastic performance of our first dance, fortunately your music covered up my disgracefull dancing for which I am eternally grateful!  I really can't speak highly enough of how happy we are that you performed for us and provided us with such an amazing performance.  I don't think I've seen my little cousin dance like that since she was 18.  It was truly fantastic.
 
As mentioned I have taken the liberty of passing on your details to Sherborne castle who have a list of recommended suppliers for people like myself who book the castle for an event.  I have suggested that they add you on to that list so others can enjoy your music as well.
 
It goes without saying that if you guys ever need a reference for another booking it would my pleasure to assist.
 
Once again, thank you so much for being a big part of our day and helping to make it very special for us both.
 
With Kind Regards,
 
Jonathan & Hayley

Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 9:38 AM
Subject: 50th Birthday Party Sat August 1st 2009

Live party band for huge birthday party celebration near Lewes and Brighton in East Sussex

Dear Mike

I just wanted to get in touch to say a huge THANK YOU to you all for making my birthday celebrations go with a swing.  Everyone said they couldn't believe how quickly everyone got up and danced - there were a few sore hips on Sunday!!  The atmosphere was brilliant and everyone had a fab time.  If we need a band in the future we will certainly be in touch.
Take care

Claire




Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 8:54 AM
Subject: Wedding Reception Music 11th July 2009 at Wasing Park, Aldermaston, Berkshire

Recommended live wedding function band for Berkshire wedding breakfast / wedding reception

You helped top off what was a perfect day"

Mike,
 
I just wanted to say thank you to the band for an amazing performance last Saturday night.  So many of our guests commented on the great music and the quality of the band.  I would highly recommend you to anyone looking for live music for an event. You helped top off what was a perfect day.
 
Thanks again
 
Rebecca and Nigel

 

 

Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 6:16 AM
Subject: RE: Windlesham Picnic

Live function band for charity fundraiser event in Windlesham, Surrey

 

Dear Mike and all the band,

 

Many thanks for a fabulous night on Saturday. The event was an enormous success and I know we had so many compliments about the band, your music and your production. I don’t think the dance floor was ever empty. We all so much enjoyed ourselves.

 

On Sunday the committee arrived to clear what very little litter was left; the marquee and dance floor were removed and by tea time you would never know it had happened.

 

Many thanks once again to your Famous Five Band for a wonderful night.

 

Suzan and
The Windlesham Picnic Team

 

 

 

 

Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 1:08 PM
Subject: Wedding 5th June 2009

Highly recommended live function band for wedding near Guildford Surrey

Hi Mike,

 

We are now back from our honeymoon and back to reality so this is the first chance we have had to email you to say thank you so much for being absolutely amazing on our wedding day on 5th June.  All of the band are exceptionally talented and every single song was a floor filler. The voices of the band were superb and choosing to have a live band at our wedding was the best money we have ever spent!  We can’t recommend you highly enough to anyone looking for a courteous, easy going and above all hugely talented band for any function.

 

We wish you all every success.

 

Many thanks

 

Gillian and Stuart Rich

 

 

 

 

Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 9:07 AM
Subject: Wedding 6th November

Booking a live function band for hire for a wedding reception in Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire, Sussex

Hi Mike
 
Just wanted to let you know we came along last night to the Red Lion. Well what can we say ... thought you were all fantastic, we really enjoyed the whole thing, the mix of songs and quality of the band was just perfect.
 
We would be so excited to have you play at our wedding.  As you may recall the wedding is locally based at Horsley Towers, East Horsley.
 
We look forward to hearing from you ... no doubt you will be recovering today from last night!
 
Kind regards
 
David

 

 

 

 

Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 4:43 PM
Subject: Club booking - date 2nd May 2009

Live Function Band for Club Entertainment all over Surrey Berkshire Hampshire East & West Sussex

"everyone said you were brilliant & said I have to get you all back for another time!"

Hi Mike,
 
Thank you for the other night! You guys went down really well & everyone said you were brilliant
& said I have to get you all back for another time!
 
Many thanks again
 
Regards
 
Mel
 
Melanie Elliott
Entertainment Organiser
Witley Social Club

 

 

Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 2:46 PM
Subject: 60th Birthday Party 4th April 2009

Live function band for birthday party in Surrey

"The music was brilliant; your voices and performance were great; your enthusiasm was infectious"

"Thank you for making my evening so especially memorable - I loved it and you!"

 

Hi everyone, 

I am still reliving the events of my party on Saturday night and want to say a huge thank you to the band.

I loved every minute of the evening, thanks in large measure to your fantastic performance.

The music was brilliant; your voices and performance were great; your enthusiasm was infectious; everyone had a great time and commented on how good you were and wanted to know how we had found you.

Thank you for making my evening so especially memorable - I loved it and you!

Jean Howard

 

 

 

 

Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 2:25 PM
Subject: Well done!! 60th Birthday Party 4th April 2009

Live party band complimented for performance at birthday celebrations in Epsom, Surrey

 

Hi

Just thought I'd let you know what a fantastic job you did at my wife's party on saturday night at Epsom Club.

You were brilliant, you really made the evening special for my wife. Everyone at the party kept saying the same things: 'aren't the band brilliant' 'where did you get them from'.

You were also so friendly to deal with, and I do wish you every success in the future.

Thanks again

Peter (Howard)

 

 

 

 

Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 9:09 AM
Subject: RE: 28th March 2009 Whiteley Village Residents Party, Walton-upon-Thames, Surrey

Repeat booking - function band for "old folks" party in Surrey

"Thanks for the show on Saturday, I have heard only good things!"

 

Hi Mike
Thanks for the show on Saturday, I have heard only good things!
Regards
Paul

 

 

 

 

Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 4:17 PM
Subject: Re: Wedding 7th March 2009

Recommended Live wedding function band - wedding breakfast / reception in Hampshire

 
"Just wanted to drop you a quick line to thank you for making our wedding such a memorable night"

Mike,
Just wanted to drop you a quick line to thank you for making our wedding such a memorable night

– I hope you all enjoyed playing as much as we enjoyed dancing! Loads of people have commented about how much they enjoyed the band, so hats off to you all. My only wish is that we could have had longer. Perhaps we will see you at another wedding some time in the future - I will be sure to recommend you to all.
All the very best for the future,
Howard and Georgie

 

 

 

 

Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 3:57 PM
Subject: RE: wedding on 7th March

Live wedding function band complimented for performing at wedding reception in Hampshire

 

Dear Mike

I just wanted to thank you all for making the ‘dance part’ of the wedding such a terrific success.  As you no doubt gathered we have a very large family with lots of cousins and friends who all love to dance!  So the dance floor was full all the time you played as they loved your performance and selection of songs.  Everyone was talking about you and any thank you’s we’ve had, have included comments on how great you were……I can say no more! 

As my son played in a band for many years, we appreciate a good band!

I hope you continue to fill your diary for years to come and we will be in touch if we ever need you to play for us again!

With best wishes

Emma  (Mother of the Bride)

 

 

 

 

Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 10:24 AM
Subject: RE: quote

Live band for SURPRISE birthday party somewhere in Surrey .... or Berkshire or Hampshire or Sussex ???

Hi Mike
Thanks very much for your quick response.  I have a feeling that the Famous Five might have been above budget for me, given their pedigree.
The party is a surprise 40th for my husband to take place in the evening at xxxxxxxxx Golf Club.  

I have never booked a band before (I'm more a string quartet girl), so I'm afraid that I'm very naive about it.  I was hoping to spend no more than £xxxx.  Is that unrealistic?  I would really appreciate some suggestions from someone in the know.
Kind regards
Lucy

 

 

 

 

Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 12:02 PM
Subject: RE: Wedding Band enquiry Friday 13th Feb Royal Berkshire Hotel (Ramada Ascot)

Live wedding function band recommended for performance at wedding breakfast / reception in Berkshire

 

Mike,

Thank you to you and the band for playing at our wedding. We had a truly wonderful day, which was topped off in the evening by the wonderful entertainment your band provided. It is quite daunting when you book a band for the first time, to ensure you have chosen the correct type of band for your function and particularly so when it is for a wedding. It is fair to say I think we got it right; the music you played was perfect for the mix of people from young to old. I think my 3 year old daughter danced all night and got quite cross when there was not enough room on the dance floor for her to do her thing, but she managed to muscle in all the same. We had the grand parents and great aunts and uncles up dancing too.

We had hoped to catch up with you this Friday at the Red Lion, to thank you again in person, but unfortunately we can no longer make it. Perhaps we will make another gig soon; I will check your web site.

Thanks again, best wishes to the band

Doug & Lorraine.

We would be delighted to provide a reference by email to anyone wishing to book your band in the future.

 

 

 

 

Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 11:04 PM
Subject: RE: party band 4th April 2009 Epsom

Live band for birthday party in Epsom, Surrey

 

Hi Mike,

You may remember we spoke on the phone on Monday evening, and I told you that I had already provisionally booked another band. When my wife came in, she said that she wanted The Famous Five instead of the other band as you were her favourite of all the ones we'd heard.

So could we please book you for the 4th April 2009. The party starts at 7.30pm and ends at 11pm.

I look forward to hearing from you

Peter Howard

 

 

 

 

Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 2:42 PM
Subject: A BIG THANK YOU!!! 

Live Function Band for local Corporate Annual Christmas Party at Ramada Guildford/Leatherhead Surrey

"Everyone has said what a good night it was.  Well done again!"

 

Thank you so much for entertaining us last night at Ramada.
I had to leave at midnight but heard you continued playing the night away.
Everyone has said what a good night it was.  Well done again!
Happy Christmas to you all and best wishes for 2009.

Kind regards,

Angela.
Tozer Seeds Ltd

 

 

 

Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 4:31 PM
Subject: RE: 12th December 2008 Whiteley Village Staff Christmas Party

Live Function Band for Corporate Christmas Party entertainment in Surrey Berkshire Hampshire Sussex

"A big thanks for the show last Friday, a resounding hit with everyone here!"

 

Hi Mike

A big thanks for the show last Friday, a resounding hit with everyone here!

Very keen to go ahead with the booking on 28th March.

Regards

Paul Martin

 

 

 

 

Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 9:14 PM
Subject: Joolee and Trev's Wedding Reception in Hampshire 25th October 2008

held at Sandford Springs Golf Club, Kingsclere, Hampshire

Live wedding function band recommended for performance at wedding reception in Hampshire

"Family and friends haven't stopped talking about ... what a party it was in the evening!"

Hi Mike and all in The Famous Five
Sorry it's taken so long to get in touch but just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to you all for the most fantastic evening you provided by playing for us at our wedding. We had the most amazing 10hrs of our lives.
Family and friends haven't stopped talking about the wedding yet and what a party it was in the evening!
We really hope that you enjoyed it too. We've attached some photos for you. 
The song list was spot on.  I think the only time there was any space on the dance floor was when you finished at the end of the evening and even then nobody was ready to call it a day!
We will definitely recommend you to anyone looking for a band and we hope to have a joint Birthday bash in the next couple of years so will be in touch for a booking.
We would love to come to a public gig of yours, if you've got any coming up please let us know.
Thanks once again to you all
Oh I nearly forgot - the 'Arch' you made as we left our reception was just the icing on the cake!
Love
Joolee & Trev
x 

 

 

 

 

From: beaconhillbeerfest
To: 'Famous Five Band'
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 10:21 AM
Subject: THANKS FOR APPEARING AT OUR BEER FESTIVAL ON 22nd NOV 2008

 

Hi
The dust is still settling on last weekends beer festival, but we got stacked out and it turned out to be a rockin' night!
Thanks for playing.
Keith & the team

 

 

 

 

From: Kirsty Hyde
To: Famous Five Band
Sent: 19 November 2008 14:05
Subject: Wedding Saturday 18th October 2008

Live wedding function band recommended for performing at wedding reception in Berkshire

 

Testimonial for Famous Five band:

The Famous Five Band more than exceeded our expectations when they played at our wedding.  You can never be completely sure when booking a band (unless you have seen them before) but we would highly recommend the Famous Five Band to anyone looking for a professional band for their wedding or event.

Many of our guests commented how much they enjoyed the band as well and this was proven by just about every one of our guests getting up and dancing by the end of the night – old and young!

From our first enquiry right through to our wedding Mike and the band were very helpful, friendly and accommodating of our requirements.

Having the Famous Five Band play at our wedding reception was a brilliant ending to a fantastic day.

Many thanks to you all!

Adrian & Kirsty Hyde

 

 

 

 

From: alison lawson
To: Famous Five Band
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 6:30 PM
Subject: Sand Martins Golf Club Do on 8th November 2008

Live Function Band for Dinner Dance held at Blue Mountain Golf & Conference Centre, Bracknell, Berkshire

 

Mike and Co
Thank you so much for last night. The Famous Five have now gone down as the best band we have ever had -  for any function.
I have had a number of emails today from people who would like me to pass on their thanks and praise. I don't think many sat down all evening!. The sets you performed pleased everyone. I believe next year's Captain has already spoken to you, re a return visit, so hopefully we will "bop"  to your music in 2009.
Best Wishes to the rest of the Band.
Alison
Sand Martins Golf Club

 

 

 

 

From: Will Handford
To: Famous Five Band
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 9:23 PM
Subject: RE: Wedding 6th September - Feel free to use as testimonial if you want

Live Band for Wedding Reception at Littlecote House Hotel, Hungerford, Berkshire
Recommended Live Wedding Function Band - wedding breakfast / reception in Berkshire

"The band were absolutely fantastic and ... rounded off our wonderful day in the best possible way."

 

Hi Mike,

Sorry this has taken so long to reach you, but I was waiting for some more photos to come but as they haven’t yet I though I would email you anyway. I have attached some photos, please feel free to use any if they are a help (won’t be offended if you don’t!!).

The band were absolutely fantastic and really rounded off our wonderful day in the best possible way. So many people have commented on what great music was played, how you played for the kids whilst we were still stuck making / listening to speeches and generally what a good choice of band we had made!

Thank you so much, it was a pleasure dealing with you all both before and on the big day.

I would have no hesitation to recommend the Famous Five Band for any event requiring a live band.

All the very best,

Will & Robyn

 

 

 

From: Adrian Hyde
To: Famous Five Band
Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 11:20 AM
Subject: Re: Saturday 18th October 2008
Live Wedding Function Band for Wedding Reception at Wasing Park, Aldermaston, Berkshire

"thank you so much for helping make our wedding a wonderful day"

"Everyone commented on how much they enjoyed the band."

 

Hi Mike,
Just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you so much for helping make our wedding a wonderful day. Everyone commented on how much they enjoyed the band.

I am more than happy for you to use the email as a testimonial however Kirsty has said she will write a proper one for you. You can use hers, mine or both if you wish.
We also just wanted to check that you found your tambourine. If not we would like to replace it for you.
Thanks
Adrian

 

 

 

From: Ming Rutherford
To: Famous Five Band
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 11:10 PM
Subject: Thank you Famous Five!
Live Function Band at Fundraiser for Guildford Operatic Society 27th September 2008

"can tell how much we enjoyed your music by the clapping and the number of people on the dance floor"

 

Hi Band,
Thank you all so much for giving us such a nice time last night.  One can tell how much we enjoyed your music by the clapping and the number of people on the dance floor.  I was surprised that a lot of people danced to the fast songs as well, taking into account the age group there!
We hope to have raised a few hundred pounds last night to add to the orchestra fund.  It's very expensive to produce an opera and we have never made a profit over the years.
Thanks again.
Ming

 

 

 

From: John Ellis
To: Famous Five Band
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 6:44 PM
Subject: Bravo
Live function band for Wedding Reception on 6th Sept 2008 at Littlecote House Hotel, Hungerford, Berks

"thoroughly enjoyed your music and the atmosphere you generated"

 

Hi FF

I was  a family uncle at the wedding at Littlecote on Sat 6th.

I thoroughly enjoyed your music and the atmosphere you generated, so many thanks.

John Ellis

 

 

 

Handwritten card re 21st Birthday party 25th July 2008

"All my friends loved the music, and having a live band really made the party special!"

 

Dear Mike,

Thank you so much to you and the band for playing at my party. I really enjoyed it and had a great night.
All my friends loved the music, and having a live band really made the party special!

Love from
Rosanna
xxx

 

 

 

 

From: John Spickett
To: 'Famous Five Band'
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 7:44 AM
Subject:  60th Birthday Party - 19th July 2008 Hindhead Cricket Club, Surrey

Live party band for birthday party celebrations (including fireworks!)

 
"a big thank you for being part of my birthday bash, you were great."

Hi All

Just a big thank you for being part of my birthday bash, you were great.

Many thanks

John

 

 

 

From: Janet Atkinson
To: Famous Five Band
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 9:36 AM
Subject: RE: 12th April Atkison at the Lismoyne Hotel, Fleet, Hampshire

Live band recommendation for wedding anniversary and renewal of vows combined with 80th birthday party

 
"Your performances were really professional and catered for our enormous age range (8 to 80) perfectly with something for everyone."

Hi Mike!
It only took you a couple of weeks to get back to us and I'm ashamed to say it has taken us more than a couple of months to return your email.
We had a thoroughly fantastic time at our party and so did all our friends by the comments we received afterwards. Your performances were really professional and catered for our enormous age range (8 to 80) perfectly with something for everyone.
Everyone really appreciated the quieter party background music in between the live sets.  So many people had not seen each other for so long they also needed to talk as well as dance and the music was just loud enough to keep the party spirit alive, but also allow some conversation.
We would not hesitate to recommend you in the future...one of my friends (who was at the party) has recently asked for your number and my husband and I are involved in a couple of schools who regularly hold school balls and  think you would be better than previous bands we have used for these occasions...so watch this space!
Thanks so much
David & Janet Atkinson

 

 

 

From: Garry Stride
To: Famous Five Band
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 1:39 PM
Subject: testimonial for June 20th 2008 wedding Burley Manor Hotel, New Forest, Hampshire

Live wedding function band recommended for wedding reception in New Forest Hampshire

 

Hi - sorry not to have got back to you sooner, but I wanted to send you a testimonial to put on your website. 

I recommend Famous Five Band. They are great.
The band played at my son & daughter-in-law's wedding in the Burley Manor Hotel in the New Forest on June 20th.  They played a range of very convincing covers from 60s to present and quickly had a great rapport with the guests whose ages ranged from 4 to 74.
If I need a band again I would not hesitate to book them.

Thanks again for a great night.

Garry Stride - Father of the Groom

 

 

 

 

From: Joolee Hirons-Palmer
To: Famous Five Band
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 9:53 PM
Subject: RE: 25th Oct 2008 Wedding reception in Kingsclere Hampshire

re Audition live wedding band

"We loved the sound of Famous Five and are really excited that you are going to play at our wedding"

Hi Mike
Thanks for your email, we really enjoyed the event at The Saddlers Arms and it was great to meet you. We loved the sound of The Famous Five and are really excited that you are going to play at our wedding reception. We particularly liked Simon and Julia's harmonies and would be thrilled if they could both be there.
We anticipate an 8pm start for the band, and will be in an adjoining room, so you can arrive and set up whenever is convenient to you. We will keep you posted of anything different as we still need to finalise a few more details with our reception venue.
Thanks
Joolee & Trevor