"Strictly Smokin' have developed into one of the UK's most effortlessly fluent big bands"
Paul Bream
"You guys sound great!"
Chris Walden | Capitol Studios
"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
"...the rip roaring SSBB."
Be Bop Spoken Here: Claire Martin
"Unforgettable. Amazing band, everyone loved the music."
Jesmond Dene House | Joanne & Adam
"Without doubt, the very best band operating in the north of england."
Evening Chronicle
"Venue said you were the nicest, most professional people they'd encountered"
Tom & Charlotte | Dalesbridge Wedding Reception
"Loved the band. Great Entertainment. Perfect!"
Lorna Moore | Prohibition Bar
"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
"Your set was fantastic. I would always recommend you to my clients."
Prohibition Cabaret Bar
"Awesome band"
Skiddle Review
"Stunning vocals"
Skiddle Review
"This was one of those, if I'm going to die let it be now moments."
Be Bop Spoken Here: Claire Martin
"Food for the soul"
Skiddle Review
"Awesome entertainment from Strictly Smokin"
The Crown
"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
"They had everyone up dancing! I would highly recommend them for any event"
Wylam Brewery | Kate Falcos
"You Guys were great, people loved you!"
Decote Dance | Jo-Anne Torre
"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)
"The Alphabetti Theatre was sardine-can full. They couldn't have had a bigger audience"
Lance Liddle | Be Bop Spoken Here (Paul Booth)
"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)
"The compliments are still coming in. Absolutely brilliant"
Martha White | Gestamp UK
"People on the dance floor straight away.....unheard off from this lot!!!"
Martha White | Gestamp UK
"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)
"What an absolutely fantastic night. A must to go..."
Carol Snailham
"I've heard this genial performer on many occasions but I don't think I've known him to burn quite like he did on baritone last night."
Lance Liddle | Be Bop Spoken Here (Alan Barnes)
"Yes, Ms. Gibbons is the real deal."
Lance Liddle | Be Bop Spoken Here (Polly Gibbons)
"Stan Kenton bombastically proclaimed "This is an Orchestra!" Michael Lamb would be justified in doing the same!"
Lance Liddle | Be Bop Spoken Here
"You guys delivered on a massive scale and everyone was buzzing."
Tom & Charlotte | Dalesbridge Wedding Reception
"Thank you for being so flexible"
Cahootz | Business Management
"A Great Day in HArlem and an even Greater Night in Gosforth"
Lance Liddle | Be Bop Spoken Here (Great Day In Harlem)
"the swingingest big band north of Lands End."
Lance Liddle | Be Bop Spoken Here (Great Day In Harlem)
"...so many great solos, each one a fitting tribute to the originator"
Lance Liddle | Be Bop Spoken Here (Great Day In Harlem)
"This was quite an occasion, indeed a unique one, not to mention a historic one"
Lance Liddle | Be Bop Spoken Here (Great Day In Harlem)
