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Testimonials
We have played a wide variety of venues, large and small, and we pride ourselves on our ability to get the crowd involved in our music.
Previous clients include BBC Three Counties Radio, The Children's Trust, The Banbury Club (Birmingham), Wolverhampton Racecourse, Farmyard Party Festival (Yorkshire), Capitol Square (Witham), Corby Irish Centre, The Greig (Alcester), White Lions Scooter Club (Derbyshire), Soultrain at Hugglescote WMC (Leicester), British Legion (Quinton), The George & Dragon (St Neots), The Half Moon (Putney), The Bull and Gate (Kentish Town), The Two Chimneys (Letchworth), Royal Oak (Ipswich), Coach & Horses (Isleworth), Tower Tavern (Marylebone), Stoke Place, Geddfest (White Hart, Geddington), Poison Bar (Basingstoke) plus various private party, charity function, festival, army, scooter club and wedding bookings.
You can read comments from some of our many satisfied clients below:
"Just a quick note to say thanks to the band for a great night last night. My other half can't stop telling me how much she enjoyed it, and everyone was blown away by the performance. Now I'm off to the leg shop for a new pair - these old ones are skanked out!"
Rick, Birthday Party (December 2011)
"Kate and I would like to express our thanks for your performances at our wedding recently. We were overwhelmed at the quality of your act and I can say that on behalf of all my guests. You had me, my wife, and all my guests dancing and having a great time. My brother even come up to me at one point and said "booking a ska covers band for your wedding was a master stroke!!" I can hand on heart recommend you to anyone that asks."
Danny Stillwell, Wedding booking (October 2011)
"Just wanted to say a huge thank you to The Refinements for playing at our 'festival themed' wedding on the 3rd September 2011 at Woodchester Mansion, Stroud, Gloucestershire. We have been to see all of the main ska bands, Madness, The Specials, Bad Manners, etc, and as a tribute band would say The Refinements are as close to the real thing as you're going to get. Lots of our guests (and the sound crew) commented on how good you were and everyone enjoyed a bit of skanking! You were all very friendly and chatty off-stage and brilliant as musicians on-stage. I would also like to thank you for allowing my 6 year old cousin to get up on the stage and play a little tune on your keyboard. You really made his day too. Hopefully, he will get the Ska bug as he gets older, although I noticed in the videos he was skanking along with everyone else!"
Stu and Rosy, Wedding booking (September 2011)
"What can I say - you guys blew me away. Best ska tribute I've seen so far."
Roger Prior, Royal Oak (August 2011)
"We had the most fantastic time last week...The Refinements absolutely made the the occasion. I didn't even notice the set up and pack away. Everyone was so professional, prompt, superbly turned out, and worked effortlessly with my DJ who was on before you. All my guests went out of their way to congratulate me on finding such a fantastic band. My husband - being an original Mod - loved the whole nostalgia trip. I would highly recommend you for any occasion."
Leigh, Birthday/Retirement Party (June 2011)
"I just wanted to say thank you so much for your superb performance at our Wedding reception. You soon won the audience over with your enviable musical talent, character and dedication to making everyone have a great time. You raised the roof and helped make the day unforgettable. I would book you for any occasion. P.S. That sax is amazing!"
Marc and Sara, Wedding Reception (May 2011)
"Morning, just like to say a massive thank you from all at Soultrain. Absolutely amazing sets... We will definitely have you back if you will come. Thanks again."
Soultrain @ Hugglescote WMC (February 2011)
"Just wanted to drop you a quick e-mail saying a huge Thank You for performing at our party on Sat 27th Nov. You were great!!!! Thoroughly enjoyed your show, and will be following you to Potton Club for the date you booked with them...Everyone commented how good you were and how much they enjoyed theirselves."
Abbie, Private Party Booking (November 2010)
"Just a quick email of thanks for making Saturday night so enjoyable. I know a lot of people were really impressed with you guys and I wouldn't be surprised if you got a bit more business from it. Thank you for the extra part on the wedding dance, and please thank everyone else in the band for us."
Andy and Maria, Wedding Booking (October 2010)
"We just wanted to drop you a quick note to say a HUGE thank you for your performance at our wedding. It went down an absolute storm!! Better than we could have hoped for in our wildest dreams; a definite highlight for the day. I hope you all enjoyed yourselves too. We'll keep an eye on your website for any local gigs. You guys are awesome."
Sam & Simon, Wedding Booking, Stoke Place (September 2010)
"We would like to thank you for an amazing performance at our wedding in Bristol. We have had lots of compliments about you from our guests and personally had an amazing time skanking along with you."
Mary & Andy, Wedding Booking, Bristol (July 2010)
"Want to thank you guys for playing at our wedding last week and for making what was a great day into a fantastic night. Never thought we would be able to dance as much as we did after the long day we had, but the music and atmosphere was so good we just couldn't stop! You all got a lot of compliments that night and hopefully a few new bookings, would definitely recomend you!"
Lloyd and Linda Belton, Wedding @ Beeston Fields Golf Club (May 2010)
"The Refinements definitely made the night! Very professional from booking to playing. Having them there made my party a fantastic night. Would highly recommend booking."
Jack, Private Party booking (April 2010)
"The Refinements - we want you back. Bringing all the classic two tone favourites to The Fiddlers Elbow, this seven piece of fine singers and musicians had the floor boards bouncing. Not only sounding but looking the part, the band had the crowd singing and dancing from the moment they got on stage."
Bill and Sarah, Fiddler's Elbow (April 2010)
"We'd like to thank you guys for a wonderful performance at our party. Everyone said how fantastic you were. We all had such fun and would definitely recommend you to people, not only for your performance but also your professionalism."
Rich and Kim, Private Party booking (January 2010)
"Want to say a massive thank you to you all that made the night a success. Great music that had the dancefloor packed throughout the two sets that you played for us. Got to say that we will definitely turn up at any do's you're playing at in the future. FANTASTIC!!!"
John, Kay & The Midland Misfits Scooter Club, Coventry (October 2009)
"The gig was a massive success and was undoubtedly the highlight of the night; there were people dancing on the tables for most of your second set. I haven't had such a good dance in ages and so many of my guests had a ball. I couldn't possibly pick a favourite song as you sounded really tight - I want to have another party just so I can hear you play again!"
Bill Twiston-Davies, Private Party (September 2009)
"Thanks for a fantastic night. You are without doubt the best received band that the club have ever used & we will definitely be looking to use you in future."
Rick @ White Lions Scooter Club, Derby (September 2009)
"The Refinements played an absoute blinder at the Banbury Club... 'My girl' was not mad at me and it wasn't a 'Grey Day' here in Birmingham. 'It must be Love' because we've already booked next year!"
Dave (promoter) @ Banbury Club, Birmingham (August 2009)
"Just wanted to say a huge thank you to you all. You were absolutely brilliant, very professional, sounded great and really made our wedding stand out from the rest!"
Sally and Martin, Wedding @ Grafton Manor Hotel (August 2009)
"Kept me on the dancefloor all nite. Loved it! The Band are quietly unassuming and compeletely unprententious...Musically they are absolutely fantastic. Big up The Refinements!"
Jay (punter) @ Banbury Club, Birmingham (August 2009)
"Very best wishes to you all and again my THANKS for helping to provide an everlasting memory."
Maureen Marden, The Children's Trust (July 2009)
"Fantastic...Magnificent!"
Ronnie Barbour, BBC Three Counties Radio (June 2009)
"Wow!!!! That was the reaction to The Refinements...Not only did they look the part in their two tone outfits but the sound and quality of their performance was superb. Every member of the band played with heaps of energy and enthusiasm and put on a great show, something that I feel is missing in many bands. No-one could keep still and they had the whole pub singing and dancing all night and craving a repeat performance. ENTERTAINMENT is the name of the game and they certainly do!"
Jean @ The George & Dragon, St Neots (May 2009)
"The Refinements are an old-skool ska band...exactly as ska should be, effortlessly getting the crowd moving. Great music - great vibes!"
Rosie @ Pangea Project, London (May 2009)