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	Testimonials Written testimonials are always a good indicator of a band's performance, but continued repeat bookings speak louder than words. It is often said that our quality music together with our approachable and professional manner ensures we are a band that people want to work with time and time again. Here are just a selection of our repeat bookings: Tibberton Summer Ball - 2011 was our 5th consecutive year. 4 years running (2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010) - Forest Green Rovers Charity Event. Dean Close School booked us 18 months in advance of their 2009 Xmas party and a year in advance of their 2011 Xmas party to ensure we were available Re-booked for New Years Eve at The Bath Pump Rooms 2011 for the 3rd time

	Dear Both I just wanted to say thank you so much for Saturday night. You looked super and sounded just great, everyone has said what a great sound you have and fab playlist (no Van Morrison)! There wasn't a single track I heard that I didn't want to dance to. Well done, I am famously difficult to please where function bands are concerned and would definitely book you again. I will make sure that the next Ball committee get your details. Best Wishes and thank you again. Alayne Parsley Cheltenham College, Spanish Ball, May 2011

	Hi Kim, Thanks for you e-mail, we had a fantastic day and had many of our friends and family comment on how good the music was during the afternoon and evening. You appealed to all ages from our 90 year old grandma's to our 12 year old cousins which is a real testament to yourself and the rest of dancing easy band members. Thank you so much for learning our first dance and for contributing to making the day so special for us. Kind regards David & Louise Wedding Dumbleton Hall - April 2011

	Hi Mike, I just wanted to say a big Thank You for stepping into the breach on Saturday night. We really appreciated it and thoroughly enjoyed your music. There has been nothing but positive feedback from members that attended. Thanks again. Wendy Dinner Dance - Gupshill Manor - April 2011

	Hi Guys What a fantastic job you did! Had loads of compliments for the event and would definitely use you guys again and again! Good luck with your next events and thanks a million. Regards Angela (New Business Manager Glos Rugby) “Just wanted to reiterate thank you so much for Saturday night, you guys were fab!” Clare (Club & Events Manager Glos Rugby) Thank you! Charity Night - Gloucester Rugby Club - November 2010

	Hi Kim and Mike and all the band, Now that our feet have had time to touch the ground we would just like to say a very big thank you for yet another fabulous performance on Saturday making sure our evening was such a success. As you know this was the fourth charity event that you have played for us in addition to the initial birthday party and, as usual, everyone loved the great atmosphere you created with the wonderful music. It rocked ! We look forward to seeing you again next year. Many thanks once more and as soon as we have a date for next year we'll be in touch. I also passed on your contact details to one of the other guests who was looking for a band for one of her clients who is getting married. Kind regards, Carole, David & Kristina Charity Event - Forest Green Rovers - November 2010

	"Hi Kim and Mike We are back from our honeymoon and wanted to contact you all to thank you for the wonderful evenings entertainment you and your band provided - excellent in every way! Our first dance was very special for us, followed by the swing music and then in to the party - just what we wanted - thank you. We have never booked a live band before and you made it so easy - we wouldn't hesitate to recommend you in the future. All our guests loved it and said it was the perfect ending to a great day. Kind regards Andy and Anne" Wedding at Penrhos Court - October 2010

	Dancin' Easy You guys surpassed all our expectations in keeping the party going until the end on Saturday night. Great music, great performance!! But we will have to come to see you again sometime because when you played Helen’s favourite track “I'm in the mood for dancing” at the start of your 2nd set she was in the toilet and missed it!!! Mark and Helen Wedding at Homme House - September 2010

	Dear Kim and the band, Well, what can we say, you were absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for playing at our wedding reception at Clearwell Castle, you topped off a fabulous day perfectly. We had so many comments from our guests about how fantastic you were. Not only great musicians but lovely people too. We hope to hear you again in the near future. Thanks again, Dave and Clare Wedding at Clearwell Castle - May 2010

	Dear Kim and all the band, Just to say thank you for helping to make our wedding day so perfect. Your music was exceptional and enjoyed by everyone. I shall recommend you widely. Brilliant! Best wishes Michael and Billy Wedding at Bredwardine - June 2010

	To Kim and Dancin' Easy Thank you so much for the fab set you played at our wedding! You probably won't be surprised to hear that everyone had a great time and we have had many compliments to pass on to you! Thank you also for being so lovely in the months leading up to the wedding and for playing the set list we sent. Finally, thank you for giving us the little push we needed to perform our first dance - we are so glad you did! Kind regards Emily and Stephen Wedding at The Dark Barn - May 2010

	Hi Kim Thank you so much for giving us such a rousing finale to our Street Fair. We were really pleased with the day and thrilled that you finished off the day so well. We would love you to come along next year as I'm sure "we will be doing it all again" so please put the last May bank holiday in your diaries please! Once again many thanks from me, the Suffolks Traders Association and all the crowds who loved your music. Michelle Beint Suffolks Street Fair - May 2010

	Dear Kim, Well what can we say ... you made our wedding day complete! We love music and you were the perfect band to help us dance the night away. You were exactly what we wanted. You sounded great and played all the best songs fantastically to keep the party alive! Thank you so much for rehearsing our first dance, it was perfect and something we will never forget! We had lots of compliments and we will definitely be recommending you to everyone. We hope to be able to come to a gig of yours in the future. Once again, thank you so much you were all so professional. Kind regards Matthew and Samantha Wedding at Frys Club, Keynsham - May 2010

	Dear Mike, Kim and band Firstly please accept our apologies for not contacting you sooner, things have been pretty hectic since our wedding. Thank you all so much for making our wedding so enjoyable. You were all amazing!! Our guests loved you. It was particularly lovely that we could dance along to your version of 'Can't Take My Eyes off You' and I know my sister was so pleased when you offered to play along to the bridesmaid's and usher's version of 'Waterloo'! You helped make our wedding unforgettable and we will certainly be recommending you for future family events (that's if you've not been put off by our crazy guests with their inflatable guitars and saxophones!) Please also pass on our thanks to your DJ, he was very accommodating and played all of our requests, including 'I will Follow Him' much to the delight of my hens! Thank you once again and happy playing! Lisa and Richard Wedding at The Dark Barn - May 2010

	Hi Kim On behalf of Lisa and I can I say thank you to yourself and the rest of the band for providing such a fantastic evenings entertainment! Everyone we have spoken to has said how great you were and I must say it has made our wedding day all the more memorable. Apologies for not talking to you properly on the night, things were a tad busy as I am sure you can understand! I do hope you and the other band members enjoyed the evening as much as we did! Thank you again Brian and Lisa Wedding at The Chase Hotel - March 2010

	Hi kim We thoroughly enjoyed the evening and Dancin' Easy just made the day that much more special - it was so fab we'll tell everyone how awesome the band were! Thanks to all the band for learning and getting out first dance so spot on - it was even better than we expected and was really nice that the style you put on it was a total surprise. Thanks also for making our day go so well and being a part of it. Adam and Wendy Wedding Whitney Court Estate - March 2010

	Dear Dancin' Easy Thank you so much for playing at our wedding on 19/12/09 at Berkeley Castle. Everyone had a fantastic time and are still talking about how good you were! The music and atmosphere you created was fantastic. I especially loved the Nolans! Thanks again Becky and Steve Wedding Berkeley Castle - December 2009

	Thank you, thank you, thank you! You were totally amazing. Everyone told us how fabulous you all were. A massive thanks to Lance (Soundbites DJ). The MJ songs were perfect. After 40 minutes of tears, Josh plucked up enough courage to woo the crowd with his moves. Thanks for also letting my bro and I sing - hilarious. You were just fabbi and helped end our perfect day. With love to you all Danni and Iain xxxx Wedding at The Swan in Bibury - September 2009

	Hi Mike and Kim Many thanks for making our wedding evening celebrations at The Matara Centre go with a swing! All of our guests commented on the band's amazing sounds. We all enjoyed the evening and thought the timings worked well with Soundbites Disco. Please pass on our thanks to the other band members and to the 2 Soundbites DJs as well. We will most definitely be using you again in the future. Regards Tina and Andy Parker Wedding at The Matatra Centre, August 2009.

	"Thank you so much for making our special day so perfect! The music was absolutely brilliant and every song you played had people dancing! All of our friends and family said how brilliant they thought you were! Thank you all so very much. Best wishes and very kind regards Mike and Nicky" Wedding Stonehouse Court Hotel - August 2009

	Dear Kim Just a note to thank you and the rest of the band very much for battling up the M6 to play at our wedding at the zoo. We thought you were fantastic, as did our guests. The t-shirts were brilliant (see the news page), we're not quite sure we remember requesting the Jungle Book medley, although we're sure we know who the culprits were! Many thanks once agan. Maybe we'll get to hear you again when we are down in Gloucester sometime. Karen and Malcolm Wedding at Chester Zoo - July 2009

	Kim Many thanks for your note and for adding so much to our special day. I have had many compliments about the duo, band and disco, you all did brilliantly and everything went like clockwork despite our reception timing! I thought the duo's music was perfect for the arrival drinks. I was slightly apprehensive how well that would work but a combination of excellent music and the fine weather dispelled any doubts. I also thought you pitched the sound level spot on for the band, nothing worse than not being able to hear yourself think. A full dance floor was a testament to you all. I will not hesitate in recommending you to friends and acquaintancies. Kind regards Tim Wedding at Ashleworth July 2009 with the Duo, Band and Soundbites Disco

	Kim I really had to email you to thank you for the fantastic nights entertainment you and the band provided on Saturday at our Summer Ball. I have had lots of positive feedback with people saying that you were the best band that had ever played at the club, and one of those came from someone who has organised similar events elsewhere. Once again, a superb evening and as soon as I can work out dates, I will be looking to book you again. Steve Thorne Stinchcombe Golf Club Summer Ball - July 2009

	Dear Dancin' Easy Sean and I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to you for playing at our wedding on the 29th May 2009 at The Matara Centre. You were fantastic - everyone had such a good time. Thank you also for working with our special guest 'Elvis'. It certainly was a night to remember. We hope you enjoyed it to. Best wishes Sean and Candice Wedding May 2009

	Hi Kim A big thank you to you all for another fantastic evening. I've had lots of e-mails from people this morning to say how much they enjoyed it. It was a shame the weather was cold but at least no one got wet. Hope you all enjoyed it too. Regards Barbara Biddestone Village Ball June 2009

	Hi Kim and the band, Just wanted to thank you again for the superb wedding night entertainment for my son Chris and his new wife Joanne's wedding reception. I am so please we found you as the whole event was made that little bit more special in the way in which you involved the guests both young and old. We are all now looking forward to seeing you again at the North Nibley Strawberry Ball in July where I am certain you will once again receive a splendid reception. Many thanks to all Jeff (Father of the Groom) Wedding at Eastwood Park Hotel - May 2009


	Kim Thank you for your kind e-mail. The whole day went splendidly and Dancin' Easy played a great part in this. The dance floor was packed all evening with people from all generations joining in - usually at the same time! Everyone we have spoken to since the wedding has remarked upon the excellence of the band, so I am sure you will get future bookings as a result. Once again, many thanks. Alan and Jacqueline Hannah and Tom's Wedding - Homme House - March 2009


	Dear Mike and kim, Edward and I would like to thank you both and your band Dancin’Easy for playing at our wedding party on the 11th October 2008. We thought the band were absolutely fantastic and were complimented very nicely with the ‘Soundbites’ disco. It was a wonderful evening and many of our friends have said how much fun they had dancing to your music. It is not often that all the guests are up dancing all night, but this is what was achieved and that was a real credit to you. We look forward to another function where your band is playing. Many Thanks Edward and Sarah Keene


	Hi Mike and Kim Great to meet up again - and to be in the audience this time! Loved the band - great sound and what an appropriate name!! You all work very hard (especially the drummer!) and the guests clearly had a great time! Look forward to hearing you again some time! Cheers John Simonett After Dinner Speaker - www.johnsimonett.co.uk.


	I just wanted to say how grateful Dave and I are for the wonderful contribution the music made to Katherine & Sam's wedding. You were all marvellous and Dave and I have had so many compliments from our guests on the whole evening and how much they enjoyed themselves. We didn't want it to end! I hope you enjoyed it too. Please convey our heartfelt thanks to all the band. Chris & Dave, Gotherington - July 2008


	Hi Kim, I mean't to email yesterday to say thanks for a great night of music on Saturday, I had lots of really good feedback. It was good for me too as I persuaded people you would "play" to the audience and be much more versatile than the band we had last year, you proved me right and several people came to say they had been wrong. Thank you for that. We kicked people out at 3am and there were a lot of sore heads the next morning for the big clean up. You were probably getting home around that time!! I don't think people realise the actual hours the band has been going by the time you finish. We used to play in a band like yours and often got home at 5am and it was really hard trying to get some sleep with the dawn chorus chirping away. We have a committee meeting this evening so I will put next years ball on the agenda to pick out a date, and get back to you soon. Kind regards Barbara Summer Ball July 2008


	Kim, I wanted to thank you and the band for helping the day be a fantastic success. Both Debs and I thought you were a fantastic band and there has been nothing but praise for you from many guests. I only wish we had an excuse for another party soon so that we could book you again! Please pass on our thanks to the rest of the band and hope you all had a good evening too – we certainly did! You can be assured that we will be passing on your details to anyone we come across needing a band. Thank you again. Jeremy & Debs - Wedding May 2008


	To all members of Dancin' Easy, Thank you so much for the amazing job you did at our wedding on 8th September at the Lygon Arms, Broadway. You were brilliant and we all had a great time. many of the guests have commented on the music. Jessica & Allan Hannah - Wedding September 2007


	December 2006 Dear Kim and Mike, Derrick and I just want you to know how much we appreciated your contribution to the success of our party - you and your colleagues were fabulous. Everybody who has spoken to us since has told us how much they enjoyed listening to the band - and such a great one at that! Please use this letter in any way you wish as a testiment to your services because we all thought you were fantastic and I'd definately use you again, not only for a family party but for a corporate gathering too. Your performance was so polished and stylish and you were all so friendly - all points that many of our guests commented on. You really helped the party go with a swing. It was such a pleasure to get up and dance to your music and I'm not surprised that many guests commented how quickly the evening had passed - the combination of your great music and Lee Warner's casino tables made it a night to remember. Thank you again Sue Morgan


	December 2006 Dear Kim and Mike Re Dancin Easy at Brickhampton Captain's Dinner Friday 1st December 2006. Many thanks for your performance last Friday night. The whole evening was a great success and Dancin Easy were a big hit with everyone (as you were in September). I hope to see you at many more Brickhampton events in the future and if you need any references or recommendations I would be happy to take a call or just use this letter, Chris Dooley 2006 Captain Brickhampton Golf Club


	September 2006 Mike, Kim and the rest of the band, Just wanted to say a big thank you for making my 40th birthday party so special. Everyone really enjoyed themselves and every person I have spoken to have commented on how brilliant you were. One of my friends even said they wished they had known about you before their wedding, as they would have booked you. Thanks again for everything and the present, which was very kind of you. Take care. Kim Oakes.