Steve James

It was a magical day

"Just saying ‘thank you’ seems totally inadequate. It was a magical day that you helped to make even more special.

When Jonathan told me he had booked you and showed me your website, I was so excited. I must confess that you were the part of the day I was probably looking forward to the most except, of course, for the ceremony itself! Our expectations were high and you did not disappoint.

It was all so perfect. The wonderful weather with the sound of the sax meandering across the terrace and through the gardens was just lovely. You were stylish, fun, professional, played beautifully and gave our reception the cool, relaxed, informal atmosphere we were hoping for.
As time passes and we reminisce, I hope our memories will always be accompanied by the sound of your music. It was great.
Thank you so very much."

-Sara and Jonathan

Diaspora

Tight, professional, and above all, FUN, DIÁSPORA blew us all away

“Tight, professional, and above all, FUN, DIÁSPORA blew us all away. Faithful enough to the traditions of Latin music to satisfy even the most diehard purist, but with enough energy and diversity for an amazing party band. I would recommend these guys to anyone.”

-RNCM

Diaspora

DIÁSPORA have a great energy showing through

“DIÁSPORA have a great energy showing through; the arrangements are clever and innovative, and there are some good musicians.”

-Salsa Direct

Diaspora

a hugely talented and energetic band

“DIÁSPORA are a hugely talented and energetic band who blew the roof off Matt & Phred's on their first ever gig at the club.

The band of 11 musicians has a great natural fusion and the ease in which they commanded the stage was a joy to behold. This is a band we will definitely be booking again and again.”

-Matt & Phred's Jazz Club, Manchester

Diaspora

What a lovely surprise!

“What a lovely surprise! The music is authentic, and the guys really understand clave. I've been collecting Latin music (from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia) for a long time now and am very rarely surprised...”

-Irfan Rainy

Diaspora

a great party atmosphere for all

“In February 2010 we had the pleasure of DIÁSPORA to entertain us at our annual conference.

The band were kind enough to liaise with us well in advance to discuss our requirements and I am really happy that this was taken into account for our evening. As our guests had an age range from 23 to 73, I feel you provided a great party atmosphere for all, and the surrounding logistics was made easy by your professional approach. I would have no hesitation in recommending DIÁSPORA to any corporate function should they desire an entertaining upbeat Latin style party.”

-WPA Health Insurance

Diaspora

This band can PLAY. They’ve got the feel!

“On first listening, very nice. Shows the scope of the band's repertoire. Well recorded, production is good (brass & vocals are really clean and percussion is well balanced), playing is good - you are all obviously excellent musicians technically...
... Excellent Spanish pronunciation... This band can PLAY. They’ve got the feel!”

-Lubi Jovanovic

Diaspora

a performance that was both great fun, and well received by our audience

“DIÁSPORA gave a performance that was both great fun, and well received by our audience - who simply didn’t want to stop dancing. Moreover, the band too seemed to be having such a good time, so much so that they didn’t want to stop dancing either!

Well done, thanks for keeping us informed at all times during the booking process, and I am sure that, on the strength of such a successful gig, I will have little problem booking you for others!”

-Cultural Collage

Diaspora

The style is Latin jazz, not unlike the Alex Wilson sound if you’re familiar with that: some of it

“It was a superb salsa workout last night as local Latin bands DIÁSPORA and Mojito put on dazzling performances as part of the Manchester Jazz Festival. DIÁSPORA (whom I hadn’t heard before) took us through a whole range of music including son and samba as well as salsa.

They’re a big orchestra – 11-piece as far as I could count from where I was – with emphasis on brass, piano and vocals. The style is Latin jazz, not unlike the Alex Wilson sound if you’re familiar with that: some of it just forced you to get up and move, and all of it was highly listenable. I hope to hear a lot more of DIÁSPORA.”

-Grevel Lindop

Tam Lin Ceilidh / Barn Dance Band

Lots of praise from our guests who clearly had great fun!!

Hi Alan,
Thank you for playing so brilliantly for us and for being such a great caller! Lots of praise from our guests who clearly had great fun!!
 

-Diana and Brian

Tam Lin Ceilidh / Barn Dance Band

your Ceilidh Band yet again did a magnificent gig for us

Alan,
Back in January of this year your Ceilidh Band yet again did a magnificent gig for us at 254 Medical Regiment for our joint mess Burns Night. I have been given responsibility for running the event next year in 2015 and would love yo to play for us again

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-Captain Nigel Brown 254 Medical Regiment

Tam Lin Ceilidh / Barn Dance Band

You absolutely rocked our wedding

Hi Alan,
Just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and all the members of Tam Lin. You absolutely rocked our wedding last weekend getting many who'd never normally be seen on a dance floor going wild.
Hope you all made it home in good time.

 

-Gethin and Alice

Tam Lin Ceilidh / Barn Dance Band

great big thanks for the fantastic music

Hi Alan, Short note to say a great big thanks for the fantastic music. It was fab indeed and led to some fun and enthusiastic dancing to say the least ? Everybody really enjoyed themselves. We found you all very helpful and the music was spot on. Again, a big thanks to the whole band from Marion and me.


 

-Per & Marion

Tam Lin Ceilidh / Barn Dance Band

Tam Lin is a brilliant band!

Tam Lin is a brilliant band! Thank you for making it such a great night!



 

-Viv Chesterfield, Corporate Communications Manager

Tam Lin Ceilidh / Barn Dance Band

antastic evening of Ceilidh

Dear Alan and Tam Lin,
I would like to pass on my gratitude for a fantastic evening of Ceilidh dancing that you provided us on Friday. It was tremendously good fun and certainly made the evening the success that it was. Perhaps we will have the pleasure of your entertainment again next year . . . . . . . .
Kind regards and many thanks!



 

-Plt Off S S. T DGIFC