Testimonials and feedback
Maura Dormer, Chatsworth House: 'We booked The Pitz for our staff party following a personal recommendation. They were excellent. The age range of the party guests was difficult, varying from 16-70 but everyone felt included. We have never had so many people up dancing and whereas normally guests are gone by 10.30 we had to throw them out this time!!!'
Hassop Hall, near Bakewell: The management at Hassop Hall are happy to make The Pitz their first choice recommendation for clients seeking live entertainment for weddings and functions.
Company Directors David and Sheila Allen, William Twigg Ltd – Centenary Celebration, Chatsworth Garden 23rd July 2005:' We are writing to thank you for your tremendous contribution to our music on Saturday evening, You were a great success and very much enjoyed by ourselves and our guests. We were glad that we had taken Rob Lee's [ not the same as our Rob Lee, honest!] recommendation regarding The Pitz as a band and we were not disappointed. Chatsworth really did us proud and we benefited greatly from the professionalism and organization of the team working under John Oliver, the Comptroller. Thank you once again for agreeing to play for us and we hope that we will have the opportunity of hearing you on another occasion in the future.'
Sarah Hanson, organizer of 'Helping Haiti' charity night, Brampton Manor. "To the most fantastic band in the world.
The night would not have been a fraction of what it was without you!!!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
Phil Bramley, Deputy Editor, Derbyshire Times:'The veterans have been round the block more times than a one-legged hooker, but there's nothing jaded or cynical about their performances.They play songs approaching their 40th birthdays with a freshness and a genuine warmth. With so many jaded shucksters leeching old songs and bleeding them dry for a fast buck, the real achievement of The Pitz is the affection and honesty they show to other people's tracks. They play these covers as if they'd written them themselves.'
Steve Naylor, Events Booker Otter House Publishing: 'We have booked The Pitz for both social and corporate events over a number of years now and their enthusiasm never fades - they never fail to give one hundred per cent. Going to see the guys perform now is just like meeting up with a bunch of old mates.'
George Gunby, of 'Yesterday Once More Ltd' – Tribute night in memory of Alistair Taylor, Beatles employee and right hand man of Brian Epstein: 'Thank you very much for supporting the Alistair night. Since Saturday I have been inundated with calls and emails praising your appearance. You hit the right note with sets of great music that fit the occasion perfectly.'
Dan Bradshaw, organizer Holbrook Village Fete:'The organizing committee thought you did a great job. This year we had to contend with hail and a torrential downpour. However The Pitz were brilliant with great music and banter they lifted the event and got everyone on to the slightly damp dancefloor. They played a range of songs and everyone who attended the evening thoroughly enjoyed themselves.'
Christine, The Derbyshire Craft Centre Ltd. I just want to thank you all for the brilliant job you all did at my party. Everybody had a wonderful time and the music was perfect for the occasion. I hope nobody in the band got a cold after being forced to play outside and that you will all play at my next bash whenever that may be.
Thanks again.
Danièle, 'Un grand merci a tous les membres du groupe pour la soirée de fête de Jean-Claude qui a été très réussie ! Amitiés'
Wedding of Dave & Marina, Mosbrough Hall: "Thank you so much for a fantastic evening. Your music is absolutely brilliant and everyone enjoyed themselves. You made the evening very special. Thanks again". Teresa and Nigel Taylor.
Ruby Wedding Chris & Dick Peace
Just to say a big thankyou for making our anniversary so special. Everyone, but everyone,
said how much they enjoyed your performance. We would recommend you 110%.
All the best, keep up the good work!!!!!
Dick & Chris Peace
Jo Richardson, leaving party: 'The band is so professional and easy to love.
That is surely one reason for your popularity"
Wedding of Rob & Deb King: ' Thanks, you were superb and made the day'
Wildlife Artist Pollyanna Pickering: 'Totally Brilliant. Thanks for making it a great evening. Love Pollyanna'
Sue Truscott, Alfreton: 'Thanks for making my 50th birthday party go with a swing. You were all wonderful. Hope you enjoyed playing as much as I enjoyed listening to you'
Sam & David Brentnall: 'Thankyou for your excellent performance at our wedding on July 5th. Many people have congratulated us on our choice of entertainment, so well done!!
Brian, Sue and Rebekah Larbrook: 'Just to say thanks for a lovely evening. Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.'
Wedding of Claire & Andy Cheetham Santo's Higham Farm Hotel: Thank you for making our wedding day really special. Everyone gave fantastic feedback so we will be forwarding your band dates on to them. Really really enjoyed it. We both had the best day and you just finished it off!!!
Julia Dale's 40th birthday party Matlock:' Just a quick note to say thankyou for a great night on Saturday. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves - hope you did too.'
Wedding of Laura McCaffrey & Nicola Hill, London: 'The Pitz are just great. They really made our wedding party a stomping success, and it is a real tribute to their musicianship and verve that they managed to get absolutely everyone on the dance floor. We thoroughly recommend them to make any party go with a swing.'
Ann Lawson's 40th birthday party, Dronfield Golf Club:'A big thank you for making my birthday so special'
Wedding of Sarah and Alan Buglass: Thank you so much for playing at our wedding! You sounded amazing and the range of music played was loved by all our guests.
Thank you once again for making our reception a truly great night to remember!
Julian Mason, owner, Strand Restaurant, Matlock: ' My regulars book well in advance for nights featuring The Pitz as they're always sold-out. They create a great atmosphere and are favourites of customers and staff alike'.
Just a quick note to say thankyou for a great night on Saturday. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves - hope you did too.
Nathan & I are still feeling a bit jaded today, but it was well worth it!
Please pass on our thanks to the rest of the band.
Regards, Joolz
We just wanted to say thank you so much for playing at our wedding on the 28th. It was such a wonderful day, and your band was perfect - it set the tone for a great night.
Thanks again, Emily and Sam
We’ve finish clearing the field and so before I have a long drink, I thought I would just drop you a line. A huge thanks to all of the band for a superb evening.
Everyone who attended thought you were great and appreciate the friendly banter almost as much as the music itself. Personally, I hope we invite you back next year, but we don’t normally have a band for more than two year running, so we will have to see. Thanks for playing ‘I’ll be your baby tonight’, I can honestly say that no one plays it better than you, although the original Bob Dylan is close.
Thanks once again and hopefully I’ll hear you again soon.
Best wishes
Dan & The Holbrook Fete
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