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Sarah Taylor, Wedding, July 2015

Just a quick line to let you know that, once again, we were delighted with The MBB Band performance. Sophie and Ben had a wonderful day and you really did help the evening go with a ‘swing’! We have had a lot of comments from our guests about the music and how much they enjoyed it. You are so professional from set up to performance and really just lovely guys to have around…I must say …knowing it was you was one less thing for me to worry about. So a big thank you for coming up to Cumbria for us again!! I’m sure you have been as busy as ever..so hope this finds you all not too exhausted!!!

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Sophie’s wedding – London

Hi Chris,

We just wanted to let you know that the music was fantastic and many people commented on the quality of the music and how well you were set-up. Even if some people did not dance, they could still enjoy the music, as if they were at a concert.
I thoroughly enjoyed the music, the singing and all musicians were excellent.

Happy New Year 2016 and good luck for the future,

Sophie and Bryan

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Onwards to 2016!

2015 has been a great year for The Mini Big Band, our busiest yet, and we can’t wait to get started on 2016.  Our 2016 started on Saturday 2 January with a fantastic gig for Gina’s wedding day at Bush Hall in London.  Gina wanted a real ‘afterparty’ vibe to this event which it certainly had.  What a party!The Mini Big Band photo by Chris Lopez 02/01/16 Bush Hall London The Mini Big Band photo by Chris Lopez 02/01/16 Bush Hall London The Mini Big Band photo by Chris Lopez 02/01/16 Bush Hall London

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A Swingin’ Christmas.

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Well we’ve had a great Chrismtas run which has now come to an end, although it starts again on the 29 December and into the New Year.   2015 has been a great year for us and 2016 is already set to be even busier.  Hopefully we can be playing for your event in 2016!

Here’s a selection of photos from the bands Chrismtas gigs; starting in Liverpool with the Queenies Chrismtas ball and then heading off to Lincolnshire, York, Yorkshire Dales, Basingstoke and Southses to name a few.

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Christmas gigs in full swing.

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Well The Mini Big Bands Christmas gigs have well and truly begun and we’re loving it.  We have a great selection of Christmas numbers and that classica big band sound really helps to get everyone one in Christmas mood.   Here’s a photos from the Queenies Charity ball held at the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool and ran by celebrity Hairdresser Herbert, from Herbert of Liverpool and London. This is our second year at this event and we cant wait for next year already. What a fantastic crowd, raising money for an amazing cause.

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The band in full swing, Birmingham Metropole Hilton

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Here’s a few pictures on the band in full swing for a corporate event for BOSS. Fantastic night.

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Jo Taylor’s birthday party. Birmingham September 2015.


Hi Chris and all in the MBB band,

I’ve left a review on Facebook but I just wanted to drop a more formal note to thank you for your incredible performance on Saturday night for my 30th birthday party at Birmingham Council House. It genuinely was the best night of my life and there is no doubt that you guys contributed to this massively.

The lead man was truly outstanding, judging the crowd to perfection. Swingaroke worked so well and I really appreciate the time you took to compile a wonderful second set.

The feedback we had from all of the guests was how phenomenal you were.

You were everything I hoped you would be and you actually brought a tear to my eye when I heard you sound checking because you were that good.

I would wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone looking for a swing band and really hope to see you all again soon. Please can you add me to your mailing list for any events where the public are able to purchase tickets.

Thanks again for a glorious evening. I am truly grateful and I will never forget it!

Jo

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Emily Sheards wedding, October 2015, Huddersfield.

Hi Chris,
I have thank you!! I was going to leave a comment on your face book page as well, so I’ll get round to doing that!
I wanted to say a huge thank you, as you were amazing, you completely made our night!! We could not get over how good you sounded, and the amount of people who commented on the band I know everyone felt the same. I loved how involved with us your singer was, and also we thought the band were so lovely and accommodating. We were thrilled we booked you!!!
I’m so glad you were looked after, as honestly you really did make the night for us!! Also on a side note (prob not for your future clients ha) but all the ladies thought you were all very good looking haha!! Also a lot of people said they would think of booking you, as you were so good!
Thank you again for making our night so special!! Couldn’t have wished for it to be better, and I’ve dreamed of that since I was little – fantastic!!
Kind regards
Emily
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Hilton Star Ball, Manchester, October 2015.

Here’s a few photos of the band getting ready for the Hilton Star Ball in Manchester. A great night for a great charity, entertaining Manchester’s finest and having celebrity guests Ray Quinn and Tricia Primrose coming up so sing a few numbers with the band. Great night.image image

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Rachel Garret, September 2015


I just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you so much for making our evening reception unforgettable! The band were just amazing and the atmosphere was fantastic, we can’t thank you enough. It was exactly what we wanted, and felt like a real party in the evening! One of my friends is a serial wedding guest, and it wouldn’t surprise me if she attended 52 weddings a year, so when she came to me to say how fabulous the band were I was so pleased! Thanks again, and please keep in touch. If you guys are ever visiting Dubai do let us know! Thanks again, Rachel and Steven xxx
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