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Down for the Count

Down for the Count

London Bridge, East Central London
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    You were all fantastic

    "Hi, we just wanted to say how AMAZING you all were on Saturday evening. You were all fantastic and exactly what we wanted. A lot of guests said you were the one of the best swing bands they have heard. We have also passed your details on to quite a few couples who have weddings coming up.

    Thank you so much again."

    Kate & Richard
    Wedding Reception, Eynsham Hall, Oxfordshire
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    Konstantin & Ainur

    "Thank you for all the amazing work you did on the 30th! We absolutely loved the band and all the music, as did our family and friends!!! And we could not have done this without your help and guidance (and a tonne of patience, for which I am extremely grateful!).

    We have just voted for the band in The Wedding Industry Awards, and here's what we put in our comments!

    We are thrilled that we chose Down for the Count as our wedding band. A fantastic group of musicians who made our day so much more special. Mike (band manager) was extremely helpful throughout, guiding us through the various options - from the band's outfits to music choices. We booked the band for the whole day, including jazz sets during the reception, ceremony music, first dance, and two hours of dancing! They were absolutely amazing and their performance (music, sound, etc) was just perfect!”

    My fiancee and I first came across Down for the Count on the Bridebook website and we liked their promo videos and photos. We then checked their website and went to see them perform live at the Tabernacle (Notting Hill) and absolutely loved their style, energy, and repertoire. We felt that the band would be a perfect fit for our wedding (and music taste). I then contacted Mike to arrange all the details and confirm the dates, etc. We had a separate meeting to look at the venue and discuss the day plan, band locations, etc. The band is extremely versatile and professional, which certainly made our decision easier, as we knew we could trust them with all of our music needs for the day (they performed from 1:30pm until about 11pm). As my ratings show, we could not have been happier with our choice - and would not hesitate to recommend Down for the Count to anyone who is looking for a superb wedding band!”
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    You were exceptional

    "Dear Mike, I know I thanked you on the night but just wanted to do so again in the cold light of day. You and your band were fantastic, not just brilliant at the music but also lovely, helpful and a total pleasure to work with.

    Thank you so much and please pass my thanks on to your team.

    My Mother literally had the party of her life and you were a big part of that.... you were exceptional."

    Deborah Meaden (Dragon's Den)
    Private Party, North Cadbury Court, Somerset
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    You all really helped to make the party atmosphere

    Hi Mike,

    We just wanted to thank you so much for such a brilliant job last Sunday. We loved every second of the music, beginning with the ceremony and then for dancing in the Porter Tun. Our friends and family also had lots of fun on the dance floor and we have lost track of the amount of praise we have heard for Down for the Count.

    Everything was spot on. The brilliant rendition of I’m A Believer prompted some of our friends to start dancing and to get us dancing and that set the tone for the whole evening.

    The Jewish stuff was all great. I loved the clarinet.

    Hannah and Callum aced every song. You all really helped to make the party atmosphere we had been after. So thank you a lot for the combination of brilliant music and energy that you all brought to the evening.

    We haven’t hesitated to recommend you to anyone who has asked - not least because you were also a pleasure to deal with to the run-up to the wedding. We hope you get further business from guests at our wedding.

    Thanks again, and all best wishes.

    Amy & Ed
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    We simply couldn't have been happier

    Dear Mike and Simon,

    I am mortified by how late this email is reaching you. Please forgive me.
    I cannot thank you and the band enough. We simply couldn't have been happier with everything you did for us and the feedback has been extraordinary. YOU NAILED IT!

    You looked great, you sounded great, you handled all our technical difficulties with aplomb...you helped us MAKE it. Thank you thank you thank you. We wish you all the success for the future.

    Emma
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    We couldn't have been happier

    "We hired Down for the Count for our summer wedding, and couldn't have been happier with them. They are super efficient and easy to communicate with, making the whole process of booking them really straightforward and stress-free.

    The band itself is just brilliant: all our guests said so and the dance floor was full throughout their set. They really made the event.

    Down for the Count are so friendly, accommodating, talented and professional that we would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone!"

    Alice Ford
    Wedding Reception, Oxfordshire, August 2017
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    The band were the easiest part to plan!

    "We can't thank ‘Down For The Count' enough for providing such incredible live music and excellent service for our wedding and making a special day extra special. The music was of such a high standard the band were the talk of the evening. Everyone was asking 'where did you find them they're amazing!’ and many people felt like they were at a concert!

    The band got everyone on their feet dancing and mingling together from 2-92 year olds. It was just as I had dreamed and ended the evening on an incredible high.

    The band were the easiest planning part of the whole wedding for us as Mike was super quick at responding to my questions providing a friendly, professional and efficient service. Band leader for the evening Kate made everything run smoothly, and she was lovely and reassuring even when things were running a bit late. You're a lovely group of talented people who deserve every success that comes your way!"

    Emily & Matt
    Wedding Reception
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    As soon as we found then we knew we'd struck gold

    "Live music was hugely important to us when planning our wedding. As soon as we found Down for the Count we knew we'd struck gold. Mike was amazing, finding a way to incorporate everything we wanted - including custom orchestrations and the roaming trio! The live music created a backdrop for the emotions of a perfect day.

    The performance of 'Stand by Me' by Crawford in the church was incredibly moving and set the tone for a beautiful service. Our dear friend Fiona accompanied by the band had the bride in tears, while the incredible Hannah and the roaming trio at the reception got everyone in the party mood.

    The evening band had everyone on the dance floor all night, we didn't want it to end! We had so many compliments from our guests about the band. Mike and the band made our day so special and we couldn't recommend them highly enough. Just like our first dance, Down for the Count created "Something Beautiful" for our wedding!"

    Ailsa & Will
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    Worth every single penny!

    "Wow! What a great group. Timing was perfect, vocals were amazing and the playing was out of this world. Worth every single penny! Book these guys over any other swing bands. Everyone at our wedding commented on how fantastic they were including the photographer, the wedding co-ordinator and the bar staff!!! Massive thanks to the guys. Hope to see them again."

    Maria & Andy
    Wedding, Fawsley Hall, West Midlands
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    Thank you for making our evening truly magical

    "Hello Mike and Kate,

    We want to thank you and everyone in your awesome band for making our evening truly magical! Our guests were very impressed by your performances. So did we! Great timing for our first dance.

    You totally rocked (and jazzed)!

    Big thanks"

    Sergei & Elisa
    Wedding Reception, Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons, Oxfordshire
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