Unusual Musician Reviews

Steve and I are back from our honeymoon now and just wanted to say a huge thank ...

5 stars - Accordionist Cailin are Highly Recommended
Asma booked Accordionist Cailin for their event

“Steve and I are back from our honeymoon now and just wanted to say a huge thank you for the wonderful ceilidh you orchestrated at our wedding! It was the highlight of the night! And my legs paid for it the following day! Everyone enjoyed it tremendously. All the best for the future!”

Graffiti Classics were absolutely wonderful. Guests loved them- all ages!...

5 stars - Graffiti Classics are Highly Recommended
Linda A booked Graffiti Classics for their event in Surrey

“Graffiti Classics were absolutely wonderful. Guests loved them- all ages!”

We just wanted to say a very big thank you to you and your guys for the brillian...

5 stars - Die Dorf Fest Kapelle Oompah Band are Highly Recommended
Paul booked Die Dorf Fest Kapelle Oompah Band for their event

“We just wanted to say a very big thank you to you and your guys for the brilliant entertaining evening you provided at the Windlesham Club and Theatre. We've had some fabulous feedback and I think it will be very likely we'll do something very similar in the not too distant future.”

Die Dorf Fest Kapelle were superb! They got our Oktoberfest really going with ga...

5 stars - Die Dorf Fest Kapelle Oompah Band are Highly Recommended
Iain G booked Die Dorf Fest Kapelle Oompah Band for their event

“Die Dorf Fest Kapelle were superb! They got our Oktoberfest really going with games, yodelling and great music! They were very energetic and created a really enjoyable and funny evening. One German guest even said "it's just like bieng at home its so authentic!”

Thank you so much for playing accordion at our wedding, you were absolutely bril...

5 stars - Accordionist Cailin are Highly Recommended
Brendan booked Accordionist Cailin for their event

“Thank you so much for playing accordion at our wedding, you were absolutely brilliant and everyone was talking about what a beautiful touch your playing was, it turned something nice into something magical, and my mother even commented about what a lovely and charming woman you are too. We can't believe you took the time to learn the music we had suggested, including the L'Atalante theme, we are v...”“Thank you so much for playing accordion at our wedding, you were absolutely brilliant and everyone was talking about what a beautiful touch your playing was, it turned something nice into something magical, and my mother even commented about what a lovely and charming woman you are too. We can't believe you took the time to learn the music we had suggested, including the L'Atalante theme, we are very grateful indeed. We had a really amazing day and you contributed significantly to thank - so thank you.” Read more

If you want the stress and strain taken away from you then using Alive Network i...

5 stars - Graffiti Classics are Highly Recommended
Kevin D booked Graffiti Classics for their event in All foreign locations

“If you want the stress and strain taken away from you then using Alive Network is a must. From when you tell them what you are looking for or pick an artist, they do the rest and everything works as clockwork. You also know that the acts will meet expectations; graffiti classics blew us away.”

Sax on TV provided top class entertainment, they had a brilliant repetoire of mu...

5 stars - Sax On Tv are Highly Recommended
Natalie M booked Sax On Tv for their event in London

“Sax on TV provided top class entertainment, they had a brilliant repetoire of music which suited all age ranges. They were very professional and polite and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. I would definitely use them again for future events! Alive Network also displayed excellent professionalism, with regular contact being made, and they were always available to answer any questions.”

SARAH Harrison and Igor Outkine of the Moscow Dance Duo are real troupers, to us...

5 stars - Moscow Dance Duo are Highly Recommended
Scotsman R booked Moscow Dance Duo for their event

“SARAH Harrison and Igor Outkine of the Moscow Dance Duo are real troupers, to use an old-fashioned expression, but they're also real musicians. She extracts fine tone, gypsy passion and snappy swing from her violin while he, a sort of Russian Rick Wakeman of the button accordion, switches from a conventional instrument to a Midi accordion – a veritable Tardis of an instrument, much more than i...”“SARAH Harrison and Igor Outkine of the Moscow Dance Duo are real troupers, to use an old-fashioned expression, but they're also real musicians. She extracts fine tone, gypsy passion and snappy swing from her violin while he, a sort of Russian Rick Wakeman of the button accordion, switches from a conventional instrument to a Midi accordion – a veritable Tardis of an instrument, much more than it appears, from which he coaxes everything from guitar tones and saxophone solos to a James Brown back-up band. And he sings, with all the earthy passion of a Russian tenor – but he's not above a quick rendition of I Feel Good. Despite the "in cabaret" label, they're on stage and the audience are in rows – a real café table set-up would have been nice for this act, but no-one was feeling short-changed about it and the duo frequently brought the house down. They are hugely entertaining, she a deadpan English foil to his Russian effusiveness, but musically they couldn't be tighter, and their repertoire ranged engagingly. They opened and closed with impassioned Hungarian and Romanian gypsy material, including the classic The Lark played with great brio, with its stratospheric trills and birdcalls. There was also all the strut of an Astor Piazzolla tango and some "Hot Club" style gypsy jazz, Harrison's fiddle singing sweetly over snappy accordion chording. Outkine gave us an operatic aria with bel canto extravagance, then reverted to Russian and called upon his electronic box of tricks to sound as if he had half the Red Army Choir concealed backstage. He also ranged, tongue in cheek, through the back catalogue of popular music, from All of Me to a burst of James Brown and even a snappy tribute to the recently departed with Billie Jean. And all of it with a mischievous twinkle, but underpinned by consummate musicianship.” Read more

There they are, just about getting away with Sarah Harrison acting as Igor Outki...

5 stars - Moscow Dance Duo are Highly Recommended
HERALD N booked Moscow Dance Duo for their event

“There they are, just about getting away with Sarah Harrison acting as Igor Outkine's Russian-to-English translator, when Outkine "inadvertently" and briefly reverses the roles. As becomes only too clear, Outkine's English is fine, although after a decade or so in London, he has lost none of his native musical ability on accordion or as a bel canto tenor. The duo's irreverence, including introduci...”“There they are, just about getting away with Sarah Harrison acting as Igor Outkine's Russian-to-English translator, when Outkine "inadvertently" and briefly reverses the roles. As becomes only too clear, Outkine's English is fine, although after a decade or so in London, he has lost none of his native musical ability on accordion or as a bel canto tenor. The duo's irreverence, including introducing Harrison's virtuoso violin flourishes as if playing at the Queen Vic, and sundry comic turns, help give their musical sketches a real sense of pace. Yet for all their larking around, when the music demands gravitas and expression, it's there in spades. Their programme is as packed as it is varied - with opera commingling with tango, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and impressionistic pieces - and there are almost as many different numbers as there are commercials for their CD. Oops, there goes another one. Rob Adams” Read more

Edinburgh Fringe - Review It feels strange to hear the achingly glamorous, swee...

5 stars - Moscow Dance Duo are Highly Recommended
METRO; N booked Moscow Dance Duo for their event

“Edinburgh Fringe - Review It feels strange to hear the achingly glamorous, sweepingly romantic music made by violinist Sarah Harrison and tenor/accordion player Igor Outkine during the day. Their divine collection of Russian and gypsy, tangos and cabaret tunes should be played after dark, in a smoky late-night dive, where their heady sounds would soundtrack reeling heads and fluttering hearts. ...”“Edinburgh Fringe - Review It feels strange to hear the achingly glamorous, sweepingly romantic music made by violinist Sarah Harrison and tenor/accordion player Igor Outkine during the day. Their divine collection of Russian and gypsy, tangos and cabaret tunes should be played after dark, in a smoky late-night dive, where their heady sounds would soundtrack reeling heads and fluttering hearts. Both are classically trained musicians and it shows, also not at the expense of their music’s soul. Their technical ability never gets in the way of entertainment. Harrison in her fabulous frocks provides drama and comedy; Outkine adds earthiness, fun and even some head banging. Rather then evoke wild, stirring passion, Moscow Dance Duo have a warmly emotional sound, and the connection between the two is apparent. Their music feels like a dazzling escape into a world where people dance on tables with roses between their teeth. Tina Jackson” Read more