Wedding Reception
in Peconic, NY
on 09/09/2011
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"The Sidewinders truly helped make our wedding- I am so glad that we found them via Gigmasters! I hired them based upon their reviews and audio/video samples. They had the sound, look and musical diversity we were looking for. Zaid, both a band member and the manager, kept in contact with me throughout the process up until the event. I was able to request two songs for them to learn and play, and I cannot convey enough, how much of an AMAZING job they did on those songs. Sidewinders were professional, and and arrived an hour before their scheduled time!
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- Robin H.
Corporate Function
in Plainview, NY
on 11/10/2010
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"ON time, played extremely well and very professional. Would book again in a heart beat!!"
- Frances P.
Corporate Function
in Montvale, NJ
on 10/06/2011
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"The Sidewinders were perfect for our event! They are extremely talented and professional. I appreciated that they managed the volume of the music so that they were a part of the event without overwhelming conversation. I would definitely hire them again. Great job guys!"
- Shelia B.
Private Party
in New York, NY
on 09/24/2011
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"Just perfect!"
- Elliot M.
Corporate Function
in New York, NY
on 09/06/2007
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"The Sidewinders were wonderful! They were more than willing to work with us to make sure we had the right playlist. Zaid even came to visit me at the office for a brief meeting. They were so versatile! They offered to play different types of music from jazz to motown to salsa. They stayed late when the party was still hopping and everyone commented on how much they enjoyed the music. I hope that I have the opportunity to hire them again! Thank you so much for making the Hardesty & Hanover 120th Anniversary Party a great success! "
- Kristen R.
Wedding
in New York, NY
on 09/13/2008
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"The Sidewinders were extremely professional and talented. They played at the cocktail hour of our wedding. They provided excellent background music for that time period. They met with us before our wedding and discussed our musical tastes. They were able to tailor their set to our tastes and did so very well. We would highly recommend them and will hire them for future events."
- Keith W.
Wedding
in Stockton, PA
on 06/03/2007
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"We had The Sidewinders play at our wedding on June 3rd and could not have been happier with their sound and professionalism. Communication and response with Zaid in the planning stages was unparalleled.
They played our selected songs during the ceremony, entrance, etc. and mellow jazz during the cocktail hour and dinner, and then kicked it up and played more contemporary R&B dance music after dinner. They had so many people on the floor that we extended their original contracted time. If you’d like to include vocals, please ask Zaid about Anastasia Renee, her voice is phenomenal. He recommended her when we mentioned that we’d like vocals in addition to instrumental jazz. With that said, The Sidewinders are a fabulous Jazz band and SO MUCH MORE.
These guys were so good that our wedding planner, as well as several guests who have friends in the wedding planning stages, asked for business cards from the band. We have since heard nothing but wonderful things about The Sidewinders and Anastasia from guests who attended the wedding.
HIGHLY recommended!!
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- Heather A.
Wedding
in New York City, NY
on 06/14/2008
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"Truly outstanding. In addition to being great performers, the group was very professional and easy to work with. They handled special requests with ease and provided a great night of entertainment for our family and guests. I would highly recommend them for any wedding reception or special event that you may be planning. Hire with confidence! Thanks again guys! RH"
- Robert H.
Wedding
in Ghent, NY
on 09/08/2007
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"Look no further ... these guys offer the perfect experience and all for the right price ... we had them perform several requests (more than most are willing to do) and they even sprinkled in some of our own hand-picked I-Pod tunes during breaks ... the ceremony stuff was tasteful classical music, cocktail hour was loungy / eclectic jazz, and dance hour was a soulful funk/ groove mix ... these guys will play whatever you want ... The Sidwinders are young energetic versatile crowd-pleasing gentlemen that play great music, and they are a real pleasure to work with ... "
- Michael C.
Anniversary Party
in Suffern, NY
on 05/03/2008
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"They were exactly what we hoped for. Talented musicians who understood just what we wanted. Professional from the time we made an inquiry and signed the contract, through the entirety of the event. Seemed flexible and definitely accommodating. Played throughout, with only appropriate breaktimes. I would highly recommend them."
- Julie H.
Wedding
in Philadelphia, PA
on 05/25/2008
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"The sidewinders are a fantastic musical group. I would highly recommend them for all occasions. They are professionals and they make lovely music. It was a pleasure to have them at my daughter’s wedding. They made this event a success. "
- Sams E.
Corporate Function
in New York, NY
on 12/15/2007
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"The Sidewinders were fantastic !
They arrived early to set up and were very accomodating and easy to work with.
I am thinking of throwing another party just to listen to them play again !"
- Lexy E.
Corporate Function
in New York, NY
on 12/07/2007
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"The Sidewinders are great. We hired them for a dinner/dance at teh Waldorf and they were able to tone it down during the dinner and liven it up later on for dancing. They sound fantastic with or without a vocalist."
- Abby R.
Wedding
in Tarrytown, NY
on 04/26/2008
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"The Sidewinders performed for my wedding and I couldn't have been happier! They were wonderful to work with and open to any/all suggestions. I would highly recommend them to anyone. You will be very pleased and satisfied to have them perform for your next event!"
- Meaghan M.
Wedding
in Perkasie, PA
on 09/22/2007
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"The Sidewinders rocked the tent! It was a perfect match to our day. Wonderful musicians and people. I couldn't have asked for more. Zaid the band leader always answered my phone calls in the planning stage which as a bride to be eased the process and took stress off of me. Were prompt the day of the wedding, set up and started to set the mood. They played all the music at our wedding. Ceremony music we left up to them and they set the tone for an amazing day, cocktail hour got groovy-fun and uplifting, then they rocked the whole night away. I am still hearing from friends and family what a great band. Will recommend them to anyone and everyone! Thanks, Sidewinders!!"
- Heather M.
Private Party
in Tarrytown, NY
on 08/04/2007
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"The Sidewinders were great - arrived on time, were very personable, were very responsive to direction and requests...but all of this pales in comparison to their fabulous music - everyone and I mean everyone commented on how wonderful they sounded. What can I say - they make beautiful music together."
- Frances M.
Wedding
in New York, NY
on 06/30/2007
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"Very talented guys. Definetly made our party swing to a great jazzy beat. Very happy to recomend them to anyone."
- Erik J.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Highland, NY
on 06/23/2007
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"Outstanding!!! These are great guys that can play fantastic music. If the rating scale went to "10" they are a "10" in every respect. We're planning our next affair, and the Sidewinders are already on the list."
- Steve L.
Wedding
in Union Dale, PA
on 05/20/2007
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"The Sidewinders were awesome. Very professional and fun to work with. The music was great and they had no problem learning our wedding song. We highly recommend them."
- Angela S.
Country Club Event
in Purchase, NY
on 07/09/2007
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"Great follow-up, great communication, loved the music. Made it so that i didn't have to babysit them, or take time away from all my other duties on that busy day. Zaid was easy to work with, and the other gentlemen were wonderful too. Thanks for everything!"
- Cara V.
Wedding
in Warren, NJ
on 04/19/2008
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"They were wonderful!! We asked for a very obscure song as our first dance. They pulled it off beautifully. The best compliment came from my cousin who plays trumpet in a band. He whispered to me "Wow. These guys are really good. Where did you find them?".
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- Heather S.
Restaurant Event
in Rockaway Beach, NY
on 05/12/2007
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"The Sidewinders...truly, one of New York City's finest Jazz acts. These cats held the crowd at The Tap & Grill in Rockaway Beach Saturday night SPELLBOUND. These boys have some serious chops and can't get back here soon enough. Yeow!"
- Andrew C.
Fundraiser
in Brooklyn, NY
on 06/16/2008
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"Don't look any further, the Sidewinders are exactly what you are looking for!! Very friendly, prompt, professional and know what to play when to play it. Great Jazz!! Thanks for a wonderful event.
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- Debora D.
Wedding Cocktail Hour
in Ronkonkoma, NY
on 04/07/2012
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"The Sidewinders were great. Everybody raved about how talented they are. Difinetly the right decision. "
- Matthew B.
Cocktail Party
in Melville, NY
on 11/03/2011
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"5 stars all around! They perform great, they play great music and they make the party! 2 years hiring them for a big event on Long Island and next year i'll be sure to contact them again.
Thanks Sidewinders!! "
- Frances P.