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FEEDBACK FROM CORPORATES, WEDDINGS AND PARTIES:
"Tink and I had a great time and we were pleased to see you were better than ever!! Our guests loved every song and you helped make our day incredibly special. Please could you send me a copy of the set list so we can go about making mix tapes of your performance! Hopefully see you next September for my best mans wedding!! Thanks again, Stuart and Victoria Turkentine"
Stuart & Victoria Turkentine, Harpenden House Hotel - 14th August 2010
"Well back from our honeymoon and as life gets back to normal we just wanted to say a massive thank you for playing at our wedding you were fabulous, we have received so many lovely comments from our guests commenting on how good you were and what a brilliant time they had. You and the band helped to make our wedding day amazing, even the cows were dancing too!! Many Thanks."
Claire and Toby, Micklewood Farm, Shrewsbury - 31st July 2010
"Hi Hannah... Just wanted to say a big thank you to you and the guys for last Saturday – hope you made it home safe. We had such a great time and lots of our friends and family commented on how good you were. Our only regret is that we didn’t have more time to dance and listen to you!! It all went far too fast!
I think the reaction from the crowd when you had to stop playing said it all – you were absolutely fantastic (we expected nothing less!) Thanks again and hope to see you at another event soon!! Philippa and Richard"
Philippa & Richard. The Orangery, Wrest Park, Silsoe - 24th July 2010
"Hi Hannah, Rob, Gareth and Al. A huge thank-you for playing at my wedding on Saturday 10th July in Essex. You were everything my new husband and I had hoped for and much more besides! You're a very talented, professional and friendly band. You rocked! We, and our guests loved you xxxxx"
Lynne Marie & Ian Furniss. The Old Rectory, Brentwood, Essex - 10th July 2010
"Hi Hannah & the band. Thanks for Saturday evening - the band were absolutely great!!!"
Neil & Carla. Windover House, Stratford-Upon-Avon - 3rd July 2010
"Hi Hannah. Just wanted to email you and say how absolutely amazing you were on Friday night at our wedding! We have had so many people say to us it was one of the best weddings they had been too and how much they loved the band!!! So thank you all for making our day extra special it was just how we imagined the evening being, well better if I am honest! The music was amazing! I will certainly recommend you at anyone I know! Love Lisa x"
Lisa & Matt, Maiden's Barn, High Easter - 28th May 2010
"Just wanted to write and say a huge Thank you for playing at our wedding on 3rd April at the New Mill. You were just as wonderful as I remembered and our friends have not stopped talking about how great the band were. It was such a fabulous evening. Many, many thanks, Jo and George Waite"
Jo & George Waite, The New Mill, Hampshire - 3rd April 2010
"We absolutely loved it last night! You guys played fantastically and looked like you enjoyed it too. Thanks for helping to make our day so special."
Nik & Nin, Southampton - 20th February 2010
"Hannah and the band, many thanks for an excellent night on Saturday. We have had lots of positive feedback about the ball and I think everyone had a cracking evening! Best wishes, Carrie."
Carrie Tucker, Hunt Ball, Stoney Thorpe Hall, Dallas Burston Polo Ground, Southam - November 2009
"The band's performance was absolutely superb. The singer's attitude was fantastic and deserves special mention."
Paul Rosser. Surrey - September 2009
"We just wanted to say a massive thanks for their superb performance. Please pass on our appreciation to all four of the band members. So many of our guests commented on how good they were and how they really made our evening reception so spectacular. Some of the staff at our reception venue also said that they have never seen the dance floor in our reception room so full! All of them were extremely professional, and most importantly brilliant performers."
Jon Childs, wedding reception. Oxfordshire - August 2009
"Dear All, just a quick email to thank you for making our daughter's wedding evening so special - we've had lots of positive feedback everyone had a great time. Louise & Jon have sent an email to Function Junction saying the same. We hope to use you again in the future & would definately recommend you. Thanks again, Dave Smith (Father of the Bride)"
David Smith, Bicester - August 2009
"The band was amazing - they really made our night. I have, and would, recommend both Function Junction (one of the band's agents) and the band, thank you."
Sarah Donovan, wedding reception - Warwickshire - July 2009
"Thanks again for a fantastic set, and a very personal performance. Our guests were still buzzing when we met up with them the next day and we have fantastic abiding memories."
Adrian & Emma Taylor - May 2009
"Hi Hannah & the band, thanks so much for last night, we all thought you were amazing and thoroughly enjoyed dancing the night away! So many people asked me how we found you so I'll pass all the details on! Thanks again for everything, you were brilliant! Alison x"
Alison O'Leary, Chiswick - May 2009
"The band were excellent and we would like to pass on our thanks. A massive, massive thank you for contributing so much to our day. We didn't really get a chance to thank you then properly but guest feedback for the band was excellent, most guests danced all night which was purely down to CandyStripes - thank you!"
James Grant. Hampshire - May 2009
"CandyStripes were fantastic! The place rocked, nothing was any trouble - they made our wedding so special and everyone of our guests loved them. Hannah has the most amazing voice, so much power and passion! Having our first dance to a live band was simply awesome! If you want to have a GREAT (no better than Great) time book them. Thank you so much. And we look forward to booking you again !"
Mark & Bridie, Rowton Castle Shropshire - April 2009
"I wanted to thank you and your band members for putting on such an excellent performance at our recent Hedge Hoppers Party. The feedback has been fantastic and I have been asked for your number by several people so I hope you will be performing in Warwickshire again soon. Many thanks again. Seriously inspired by your stamina at the party! JJ"
John Jeffries, Oxfordshire. Private Party event, March 2009
"Just to say thank you so much for helping us to make Saturday such a special evening. I had lots of compliments about the band, I am sure that you will get a few bookings! I know one friend wanted to book you, but you were already booked! Love Anne x"
Anne Wadland, 40th Birthday Party, Daventry, February 14th 2009
"Dear Hannah and the band,
Thank you for a wonderful performance on Saturday! The guests simply loved the band and your singing as well as your choice of music. Thanks once again. Best wishes, J N Rao
Jammi Rao, Birmingham, January 2009
"I just really wanted to email you with our massive thanks for the band who played on our wedding day (15Th November)
You were all absolutely fantastic, we really couldn't have asked for anything more, your song choices were brilliant and to include our two favourite songs just topped it all off. As you no doubt saw both Kate and I spent the entire night on the dance floor (instead of mixing with guests!)
Music was very important to our big day and we are so pleased we chose the Candy stripes. So many of our friends and families have commented on how good you were and I am hopeful to try and arrange another booking for you this year for our Xmas works do!
Thanks again for everything and if you ever need a recommendation I would very pleased to help out! Best wishes, Andrew and Kate"
Andrew & Kate Bernstein, November 2008
"Dear CandyStripes. You were so amazing – you made the evening section of the wedding spectacular and everyone I spoke to could not complement you guys enough – you seriously rocked!! My friend Jo is getting married next April and I have given her your details – she was at our wedding and surprise, surpirse, thought you were brill!! Thank you again – I cannot explain how fabtastic you all were!! Gemma & Mark"
Gemma & Mark Warrick, Culford. October 2008
"Just got back from honeymoon. Had a fantastic time with clear blue skies and hot temp. for two weeks!!!
Candystripes were fantastic. They were very professional and they got people up on their feet. Please convey my thanks to them again. I do not know why they are not more well known but I suppose it is a tough business to be in. Have already recommended them and you to anybody who has asked and will continue to do so. Many thanks again.
Mr and Mrs Young ! (or Bob and Beth)." October 2008
"Dear CandyStripes! We just wanted to say a big thank you to you all for your fabulous performance at our wedding at Hunton Park on June 27th. You really made our evening extra special, and everybody commented on how great you were. I was certainly glued to the dance floor all night- when I probably should have been talking to our guests! We had a really fantastic time and would definitley recommend you to anyone wanting to book a band for their wedding. Thank you all, you were great, I hope you all enjoyed yourselves as well (despite the annoying sound meter!) Many many thanks…”
Hayley and Andrew Burgess, August 2008
"Dear Hannah & band,
I was at the wedding of Amanda and Phil on Saturday night and I just wanted to write and say how fantastic I thought you guys were! It was me who put in a request for Brown Eyed Girl! It was an amazing evening and is a long time since I've seen a wedding rock like that!
I've seen on your website that you mainly do private functions - but please would you let me know if you play in any pubs or clubs where we could come and see you! Thanks again for making it a truly wonderful evening!"
Elisa. July 2008, wedding of Amanda & Phil Newington.
"I would like to thank yourself and your band members for playing at our wedding on June 14th at Scalford Hall.
All I can say is WOW !!! Your band were amazing, all my guests said how fantastic you were and I liked the fact you catered for all age groups.
A big voice for a small person !!! . You kept the dance floor full all night !!! These are just a few of the comments guests made.
I was very impressed when you played our song for our 1st dance - Andy Williams - can't take my eyes off you.. It was nice to be able to do the dance more than once especially after all the lessons we had gone through. We did not want it to end !! Thank you once again"
July 2008, Wedding, Joanne and Stuart Power.
"Dear CandyStripes!
We just wanted to say a big thank you to you all for your fabulous performance at our wedding at Hunton Park on June 27th. You really made our evening extra special, and everybody commented on how great you were. I was certainly glued to the dance floor all night- when I probably should have been talking to our guests! We had a really fantastic time and would definitley recommend you to anyone wanting to book a band for their wedding. Thank you all, you were great, I hope you all enjoyed yourselves as well (despite the annoying sound meter!)
Many many thanks, Hayley and Andrew Burgess"
June 2008, wedding of Hayley & Andrew Burgess
"Dear CandyStripes,
On behalf of the Friends of Prestfelde School and, indeed, the school itself, I would like to thank you so much for making our annual Summer ball such a fantastic evening with your wonderful, energy-packed playing.
As you saw, the dance floor was overflowing throughout the night and it was all down to the fabulous mix of music that you chose and sang/played with such talent and professionalism.
We were delighted that you said you would be happy to return to play for us and all I can say is that, if we do stage another ball next year, you will be top of my list for the band. Hoping we see you again in the very near future.
Yours sincerely, Jo Nicholls (Ents – Ball Committee 2008)"
June 2008, Prestfelde School Summer Ball, Shrewsbury
"Hi Hannah,
Hope all is well. Just wanted to say a big thank you for entertaining the troops. Everyone enjoyed themselves tremendously and some too much maybe. All the best, Ross."
July 2008, Ross & Cathryn Nicholls, wedding.
"I was very impressed with the Alive Network website and how easy it was to find information about bands and listen to their music.
I selected the Candy Stripes who were fantastic from start to finish. The dance floor was packed for every song. Not only was their music diverse and high quality but they were reliable, charming and a pleasure to work with.
I would recommend them to anyone. Regards, Suzie Jenkins, Ashford Friars PTA"
March 2008, Suzie Jenkins, Ashford Friars Prep School
"Dear Hannah, Al, Rob & Gareth,
Thank you so much for playing at our wedding last week. We absolutely loved your performance - you might have noticed we didn't leave the dance floor while you were playing! Music was a really important part of the day for us and it made such a difference to have such a fantastic band, who were also really warm and friendly and connected with the crowd. Everybody commented on how briliant you were and lpved the range of music that you played. We had an amazing day - thank you so much for helping to make it so special. All the best, Gabriela and Simon."
February 1st 2008, The Elvetham, Hampshire
"Candy Stripes were fantastic on our wedding day. Their lively sets of well
selected rock, indie and pop songs transversing the decades meant that both
us and all our guests (of all ages) had a wonderful time dancing the night
away. We didn't want it to end."
Paul & Katie Coombes, Thornbridge Hall, Derbyshire, September 2007
"Just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and the rest of the CandyStripes - you were absolutely brilliant and really made our night!"
A note from Fi & Mickey to the agency -
"Thank you for the CONGRATS..we haven't stopped beaming since Saturday. The Band were beyond fantastic. They nailed the first song we had asked them to sing and managed to keep the beat with our dancing...not an easy task. Then they blew the crowd away. Owing to a little over run on speeches and drinking they played for 2 hours straight and rocked Leander Club. The staff said they have never known such a successful occasion and The Candy Stripes topped the bill.
For anyone wishing to find an all round group of musicians to fill a dance floor on any occasion, your search stops at The Candy Stripes. from 6 to 60 the entire gust list spent the majority of the evening on the dance floor clapping and stomping in time with every tune from the 1960's to today's chart toppers. Not so much mere live entertainment, more of a bespoke gig.
Yours Aye
Mickey Rooney"
Fi & Mickey Rooney, Leander Club, Henley, September 2007
"Dear CandyStripes, thank you to all of you for making the 11th August such a special evening, you really made our party go with such a swing! All of the guests have written to us and said 'where did you find that band!?!! They were brilliant!' Full credit to you all, the dance floor was full all evening long. Once again, many thanks from Crissie & myspef and heopefully we'll see you soon playing in this area again!"
Mr & Mrs Mark Lovell, Company summer ball, Banbury, August 2007
"Hi Hannah (and Al, Rob and Gareth too - did I get their names right?) [Yes you did!]
Just wanted to drop you a line to say thanks for last night's performance. Everyone really enjoyed themselves and I have had such great feedback about you guys! Oh, apparently there is a video on youtube with some of us dancing and you playing... God help us - we look really naff! ;0) Thanks again from myself and the rest here at Soni & Co and we wish you well for all your future engagements!"
Kind regards, Suzanna, Soni & Co, Dorchester Hotel London, June 2007
"I just thought I would drop you a line to thank you and the guys for Saturday night. The night was a huge success and CandyStripes were in no small measure, one of the reasons for that. The set was pitched perfectly at the audience and everyone has stated how much they enjoyed it. The musicianship was excellent too. I for one was glad that 'I predict a riot' was not a prophecy. I hope you all enjoyed the evening too... Thanks again on behalf of Ocado and its employees."
Mike, Watford Colliseum, January 2007
"Excellent, thank you so much. We have had lots of compliments from the guests about the quality of the band too."
Zoe Harclerode, Wedding Reception, Worcestershire January 2007
"CandyStripes were excellent, singing songs across the years and even some songs we had forgotton about that got everyone dancing. Everyone commented on how good the music was, even our teenage niece who was dancing all night-and usually will only dance to 'cool music'. When we left the band played 'Brown Eyed Girl' and we kissed everyone goodbye in a circle, but it took another song to follow as there was so many people!. We had hoped guests would follow us to our car to wave us off. However, there was no chance as our guests simply waved us at the door and then turned around and carried on dancing!!. At least everyone was having a great time and enjoying the music! Please pass our thanks onto the band."
Dave Adams, Wedding Reception, West Sussex July 2006
"The band were fantastic, all of our guests really enjoyed the music and the dancing."
Rebecca Knibbs, Wedding Reception, Northamptonshire July 2006
"Dear CandyStripes, thank you for playing at our wedding and making it such a great night!"
Claire and Alan Durrant, Somerset May 2006
"We had such a great night! The band played brilliantly and our guests kept asking where we found you guys! Thanks for making our party so special."
Helen and Duncan, Knebworth House May 2006
"...We really can't thank you enough for playing at our wedding on the 6th May. The choice of music was superb and we really enjoyed ourselves - and many of the guests commented on how much they enjoyed the music especially our last dance, Paradise city! Do you have a CD we really liked your version of Let There Be Love, even more than the original! Thanks again."
Amanda and Rob, Huntingdon May 2006
"...A massive thank you to all of you for performing at our wedding reception...You were absolutely fantastic and even better than we could have hoped for. You really set the tone for our special day and I got so many compliments for choosing such a brilliant band - so THANK YOU!
Paula Parkes, Fareham, April 2006
"We had an excellent time last night [at The Road House]. You guys rocked! We were very impressed. So excited about dancing the night away with our family and friends on our wedding night in May."
Helen and Duncan, Roadhouse in Covent Garden, March 2006
"Thank you once again for making the evening do go with a swing!"
Fran and Lindsay, Harrogate November 2005
"Thank you very much for agreeing to play for our wedding. You were great - and many of our guests commented on your performance. You really made our evening!"
Rachel and Mark, Kenilworth September 2005
"Everyone had a fantastic night with your live music playing a huge part in that, so thank you very much for a great performance."
Lesley Thompson Speen School - Speen June 25th 2005.
"We would like to thank you ever so much for playing at our wedding on the 21/05/05. It completed a fantastic day for us. Many of our guests still comment on how good you were. We would definitely recommend you for any function (wedding or other) as i know you would set the night a light!!!!"
Steve & Stacy Gullier, Southampton 21st May 2005
"Everyone thought the band was fantastic. We would thoroughly recommended the band."
Andrew Loftus, Surrey April 2005
"Candy Stripes are a fabulous band - the quality of their singing and the music is first class. They get everybody on the dance floor. They are the best and everybody loved them!"
Jill Key, Norwich April 2005
"Dear Candystripes. I am writing to thank you for making our party such a huge success. You were great- the dance floor was full all evening and to get my "in laws" to dance all night is a major achievement!! All our friends asked "where did you find a wonderful band - they're superb?! We had already heard you previously at the Hellidon Party in the barn, we thought you were good then, but you exceeded our expectations and we all had a fantastic night and one that will be hard to beat!
