"Without doubt, the very best band operating in the north of england."
Evening Chronicle
"So many people commented on how good the guys were. It really did make the night."
Barca Bar Tynemouth | Nathalie Gilbert-Gray
"Professional trained musicians. Easy to deal with. Reliable and above all a brilliant sound."
Emma & Mark | Wedding Reception
"Unforgettable. Amazing band, everyone loved the music."
Jesmond Dene House | Joanne & Adam
"Awesome band"
Skiddle Review
"Food for the soul"
Skiddle Review
"Awesome entertainment from Strictly Smokin"
The Crown
"the sax section chorus was a masterclass in phrasing and intonation."
Lance Liddle | Be Bop Spoken Here (Mark Nightingale)
"in Mark Nightingale we have a trombone titan, who delighted the three-tier-full Sage 2 audience."
Lance Liddle | Be Bop Spoken Here (Mark Nightingale)
"Thank you for being so flexible"
Cahootz | Business Management
"What an absolutely fantastic night. A must to go..."
Carol Snailham
"You Guys were great, people loved you!"
Decote Dance | Jo-Anne Torre
"This was a near-perfect gig. How could it not be with the UK's number one big band trumpet ace playing with what many would claim to be the UK's number one big band?"
Lance Liddle | Be Bop Spoken Here (Bruce Adams)
"This was as wild a finale as one could imagine and set the seal on what had been a phenomenal evening."
Lance Liddle | Be Bop Spoken Here (Paul Booth)
"You guys sound great!"
Chris Walden | Capitol Studios
"Loved the band. Great Entertainment. Perfect!"
Lorna Moore | Prohibition Bar
"The compliments are still coming in. Absolutely brilliant"
Martha White | Gestamp UK
"Great as background music during dinner and upbeat entertainment afterwards."
Newcastle University | Helen St-Clair Thompson
"Smooth, slick and entertaining"
North East Accountancy Awards | Echo Events
"The Alphabetti Theatre was sardine-can full. They couldn't have had a bigger audience"
Lance Liddle | Be Bop Spoken Here (Paul Booth)
"Stan Kenton bombastically proclaimed "This is an Orchestra!" Michael Lamb would be justified in doing the same!"
Lance Liddle | Be Bop Spoken Here
"Your set was fantastic. I would always recommend you to my clients."
Prohibition Cabaret Bar
"People on the dance floor straight away.....unheard off from this lot!!!"
Martha White | Gestamp UK
"Guaranteed quality, musicianship and professionalism, whether for a live gig or private function."
Warren Thompson | Hoochie Coochie
"We had such a great night and the music really made it!"
Wylam Brewery | Kate & James
"Stunning vocals"
Skiddle Review
"They had everyone up dancing! I would highly recommend them for any event"
Wylam Brewery | Kate Falcos
"Venue said you were the nicest, most professional people they'd encountered"
Tom & Charlotte | Dalesbridge Wedding Reception
"You guys delivered on a massive scale and everyone was buzzing."
Tom & Charlotte | Dalesbridge Wedding Reception
