"I just wanted to send an email to thank you for all your help with the entertainment for our wedding on August 5th. You have been extremely helpful and professional throughout all the planning and I always had confidence that things would run smoothly on the day....and they did! Could you also thank Andrea. She was amazing. You really added a special feel to the afternoon and all the guests were hugely impressed. Andrea has an outstanding voice and style - most guests even thought a CD was playing until they saw her. She was a real treat. I would also like to thank your DJ Mike for his work over the evening. It was a real pleasure having such a professional and approachable person to entertain our guests. He played nearly every song I requested in advance and so our playlist was truly unique. He even played on when all the guests had left so John and I had a nice quiet dance to end our special day."

Fay Thirlwell
23rd August 2006

"Cracking band, cracking atmosphere, really put the icing on our wedding day. Every guest was on their feet, terrific!! We'd definitely recommend you to our friends".

Lindsay and Mike Oyston
17th August 2006

"I just want to thank you for giving us such a fantastic band, everybody has commented on them. It was a perfect end to a perfect day. Thank you so much."

Mandy Church
1st August 2006

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your band’s excellent performance on the day. Stephen and myself thoroughly enjoyed the performance, which was just perfect. We would have no hesitation in recommending you to others and we have received several comments from guests who all thought you were fantastic, particularly Andrea's stunning voice."

Victoria Forster
24th July 2006

"I thought Laughing Jacks were brilliant on Friday night. Everyone said how good you were, so please let Andrea and the guys know."

Jill Hopkirk
Fresh Events
18th July 2006

"Just wanted to say a really big thanks for Saturday night. The band were brilliant - everyone commented on the really high quality performance. Laughing Jacks really made the night a success. Please pass on our thanks to the band."

Gemma Adamson
17th July 2006

"I would like to take this opportunity to express my thanks of behalf of the Newcastle TSG committee to yourself and the rest of the band for helping to make last Friday the success it was. The ball was a great night and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the band. Thank you again for the great music."

Joanne Bell
TSG
3rd July 2006

"We had so many great comments about the band from our guests. I’m so glad I found your website!!"

Toni
6th June 2006

"We just wanted to say thanks to you and all of Laughing Jacks for the entertainment at our wedding at Dissington Hall. Many of our guests have been asking about you. The whole day turned out to be everything we could have dreamed of and you definitely played a very big part in that."

Simon and Sarah Cox
5th April 2006

"I’m writing to thank Laughing Jacks for being part of the Childline Moblix Ball. We have received lots of really positive comments from our guests about how great the band were – a fact that was evidenced by the number of people on the dance floor during your sets. Thanks for playing such a great mix of music."

Claire Framrose
Childline
28th March 2006

"Thank you for a fantastic night on the 18th. You did a great job and we would be happy to recommend you to anyone. Please pass on our thanks to the band."

Robert Charlton
2nd March 2006

"We’re just back from our honeymoon! Thanks for an excellent set at our wedding. Everyone had a great time."

Seamus McCauley
27th February 2006

"Dear Richard and the rest of the Laughing Jacks gang, Thank you for helping to make our wedding day perfect. Your look and repertoire fit in beautifully with the party. We thank you all again and will certainly recommend your services."

Martin and Katy Jones
20th February 2006

"I had Andrea and Graham play during dinner at my wedding in May 2003. I wanted to let you know that three years later people are still talking about the perfomance. Andrea's voice was beautiful and helped to create a fabulous atmosphere for a wonderful day. I can't praise their talents enough and everybody enjoyed the music whilst they ate. I also found Richard Rutherford really helpful and accommodating when arranging the event."

Nicola Alexander-Dent
28th January 2006

"A huge thanks to you all for what can only be described as excellent entertainment at our 2005 xmas party, things certainly went with a swing, hope to see you again soon."

Lucy Clemmet
TSG
6th January 2006

"We had a Gala Dinner for all our best clients, and weeks later they are still telling us how fantastic the band was - I know we will use them again. Thanks again Richard and see you at my Wedding!"

Charlotte Burnhan
Conference and Events Coordinator
Holiday Inn Washington
5th January 2006

"Thanks for doing such a great job on Saturday, especially at such short notice."

Jonny Stoll (Director)
Function Junction Entertainment Agency
12th December 2005

"STAC first discovered Laughing Jacks 5 years ago at a meeting we held in Durham and we were so impressed with the band's repertoire, flexibility and high quality that we have been using them at similar events all over the UK from Stirling to Bournemouth. They always maintain the same high standard whether it is the full band or the duo which is performing. Many of our clients and delegates have remarked on how much they have enjoyed the band's performances and at least one delegate booked them for her wedding as a result. Of particular note is the fine quality and range of Andrea Pattison's voice whether she is singing ballads, pop or R'n'B. A very fine band which we will continue to use into the future".

David Larder
STAC Consultancy
7th December 2005

“We would like to thank you and the band for entertaining our guests. Everyone had a great time. Please pass on our thanks to the other musicians and all the very best for the future.”

Kenny and Eth
1st November 2005

“We just wanted to say thank you for your wonderful performance at our wedding. Lots of our guests commented on the excellent entertainment and Keith and I had a fantastic night.”

Lisa and Keith Atkinson
27th October 2005

“We just wanted to extend our warmest thanks to Laughing Jacks for performing at our wedding at Lumley castle on September 10th. The band were superb and really made the night a success. Please thank each of them personally from us. Please also thank Mike Watson (DJ) for his contribution to the night, again he was excellent and kept our guests dancing to the final bell. We'll certainly use your services again at any subsequent functions.”

Mal and Laura
3rd October 2005

“Thank you for providing us with such fantastic music at Shotton Hall for our wedding. Everyone thought that you were fanastic!”

Michelle and Ashley
23rd September 2005

“Thanks to you all for your great performance on Friday. Everyone, especially Simona's dad, enjoyed the music very much - just perfect!”

Nicholas Winney
30th August 2005

“Thank you for providing an excellent evening of music at our wedding. The band were everything we could have hoped for and the guests enjoyed the music greatly. Please pass on our appreciation to the band.”

Steven and Fiona Howe
23rd August 2005

“We just wanted to say thank you to the band for an absolutely amazing night. You were all fabulous and everyone thought you made our wedding reception. Thank you again.”

Debra and Ian Mullen
18th August 2005

“Thank you very much for playing at our wedding. You were great and all the guests loved you.”

Richard and Becci Coles
5th August 2005

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the excellent service you provided us with at our recent Graduation Ball at The Spa Complex, Scarborough. You and your band were efficient and professional in your work and understood exactly what we were hoping to produce on the evening.

You played an important part in making the evening a truly memorable occasion for our departing students. We look forward to the possibility of working with you in the future.”

Chris Mervyn and Paul England
Hull University
1st August 2005

“Please accept our warmest thanks for your excellent performance during our wedding reception on 25th June 2005 at the Hilton Hotel. A special 'thank you' also for learning the song we requested, at such short notice.

All our guests were very complimentary of the band's style and set list and it goes without saying that a great time was had by all. Thanks for your guidance in devising the set list, arranging the string quartet, the event plan and the efficiency with which you handled all our enquiries.”

Simon and Helen Clark
13th July 2005

“I just wanted to drop you a line to say how great Andrea and Richard were at my wedding on Saturday. She really has a gorgeous voice and brought Al to tears when I was coming down the aisle (big softie that he is)”

Thanks again
Catherine Hooper
10th July 2005

“Please may we take this opportunity to thank you and the band for a great night of entertainment on Thursday 23rd June 2005 at Wynyard Golf Club. The retirement party was very successful and a great night was had by all. We look forward to working with you in the future.”

Mr Simon Kendall
Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeons, James Cook Hospital
24th June 2005

“I’ve received a lot of very positive feedback about the band’s performance, so thanks for helping to make the evening a success.”

Felicity Ashton
16th June 2005

“The band was superb and everyone I spoke to thought it was an excellent selection of songs. I’ve had many phone calls this morning to say how great the music was.
Thanks again for giving Mam and Dad great music for their party - they loved it. My Dad thought you worked especially hard.
Can you especially thank Andrea who was faultless and delivered a great performance on the night. I hear she wanted to dance with my 10 month old baby son Daniel, maybe at his 18th party?”

Gavin Chilvers
11th June 2005

“Many thanks for a wonderful night. Our guests had a wonderful time.”

Jennifer and Shaun O'Callaghan
5th June 2005

“Thank you very much for playing at our daughter’s wedding on May 7th at Langley Castle. We thought your band were great and we had many lovely comments about the performance.”

Jan Jefferson
25th May 2005

“We first heard the Laughing Jacks at the wedding of some friends and instantly booked them for our wedding a year later. On the night, they were simply fantastic and most importantly, the dance floor was full. Afterwards we got many compliments for choosing such a great band and we would definitely recommend the band again and again.”

Louise and Michael Hall
14th May 2005

“Just to let you know that everything worked out fantastically with the band on Saturday. They put on a great performance and contributed to a great evening. Thanks for organising them at such short notice - much appreciated. Please thank the members of Laughing Jacks for me also.”

Andrew Wilkinson
30th April 2005

“Thanks for making our daughter Samantha's wedding to Mark such a memorable occasion. The fact that the floor was never empty all night is testimony to the quality of your music, along with the ability to cover a whole range of songs which appealed to everyone. A special mention must go to Andrea who is a "little miss dynamite". Our guests were full of compliments and where disappointed when you finally had to finish. Any function that you are part of cannot fail to be a success.”

Jim & Freda Duffy
22nd February 2005

“The musicians were extremely professional and wonderful to listen to. There was absolutely no hassle with setting up and being ready for the evening performance in Beamish Hall. Many people commented on how good the band was. At one point even my uncle was on the dance floor...and that really did take some doing! So many thanks once again, the music was just exactly what we wanted and really made our wedding go with a swing.”

Melissa and Michael Costello
12th February 2005

“The band was superb and not only did my wife and I think this, so too, did all of the guests. The broad range of songs makes it very easy to choose songs that will be enjoyed by all of the guests. We were the first couple of all our friends (who had got married recently) to have a band at our wedding and did not know if we had made the right decision. But it was one of the best decisions we made when planning our big day, from the moment the band came on, we had people dancing on the dance floor and this continued until the end of the evening.”

Trevor Gorringe
31st January 2005

“I just wanted to send you a note to show our appreciation for your performance at Matfen Hall for our wedding. It was a perfect performance and perfect for the venue. Thank you for contributing so much to the night time event.”

Dom and Kathryn
22nd January 2005

“A huge thank you to all the band whose performance for our wedding at Beamish Hall (20th Nov 2004) was superb. The music was fabulous, our requests performed with such style & panache; and Andrea's voice was just amazing. All our guests have since praised us on our choice of evening entertainment, and yet these honours should go to Laughing Jacks who are simply brilliant.”

Catherine & Andrew Roberts
20th November 2004

"Just a quick note to thank you and the band for the excellent performance at my wedding on 4th. I was delighted, and I have had many comments from guests asking where we heard of you, and I have passed on your details to them.”

Paul Stothard
4th December 2004

“Everyone had a great evening and the comments I heard during the evening about the band were very favourable. There was lots of energy and a great variety of music.”

Helen Johnson (Avery Denison Materials)
3rd December 2004

“Laughing Jacks provided the entertainment at our wedding at Langley Castle a few weeks ago. All the guests we have spoken to since 'the big day' have commented on how fantastic they thought the band were. The band were very professional and played something to suit everyone. Andrea has the most beautiful and distinct voice and the musicians are obviously very talented. It really was the perfect end to the perfect day. Thanks so much.”

Joanne and Tony Howell
6th November 2004

“I am writing to thank you for providing an evening of superb entertainment at Barluga on October 22nd. This was a corporate event for a local firm of architects. Richard and the band were extremely professional and our client was over the moon with the performance. The disco was also fantastic, which was provided by Laughing Jacks and met all the requests on the clients' varied play list. We will be recommending Laughing Jacks for events in the future at Barluga.”

Donna Hunter,
Events Manager
22nd October 2004

“A big thank you to Laughing Jacks for supplying the entertainment at our wedding, it was fantastic.”

Guy and Carol Moor
2nd October 2004

“Just a quick note to say thank you very much for making a lovely day perfect. The band did an excellent job and so many people commented on your performance.”

Paula Wilson
4th September 2004

“Just to say thank you to yourself and the band for making our wedding party on Sunday night so wonderful. The music you played was exactly what was needed to get people dancing and enjoying themselves. During the evening and the morning after everyone commented on how good the band was. We would definitely recommend Laughing Jacks to anyone considering live music at a similar function."

Richard and Jacqueline
29th August 2004

“We just wanted to say a big thank you to you guys and Andrea for making a great party even better."

Martin and Linda
13th August 2004

“Just to say thank you again for Saturday night; the music was fantastic. Everyone commented on how professional the band were. You really helped us make the day special and we had a wonderful time."

Claire and Andy
7th August 2004

“The music for our wedding was wonderful. Thank you very much."

Martine Chapman
2nd August 2004

“You were fantastic and added a great atmosphere to the wedding. Thank you once again, you enhanced our big day brilliantly."

Tracey and Gareth
17th July 2004

“Thank you so much for your important contribution to our evening reception. Your musical excellence and professionalism was evident throughout the whole evening & you certainly know how to get the party going. Everyone is still talking about the evening - we'll certainly have no hesitation in recommending you to other people."

Nigel and Joanne Platt
7th June 2004

“Laughing Jacks played at our wedding reception. The whole occasion went fantastically well and the band were a pleasure to deal with. They were totally professional throughout, altering the set timings to accommodate our late running. They went down really well, with almost everyone up on their feet dancing and enjoying themselves. The band were also very approachable, and allowed us to make requests for particular songs. All in all we'd definitely book them again if we remarried and would strongly recommend them to anyone."

Jim and Joanne Dodman
1st June 2004

“Thanks for your excellent contribution to my daughter's wedding day on 22nd May 2004. Following a perfect wedding ceremony & reception Laughing Jacks certainly captured the "lets all party" atmosphere in the evening at the Marriott Gosforth Park Hotel. You are indeed a superb band that I shall recommend to everyone."

Alan Greenley
29th May 2004
(Father of the Bride)

“Laughing Jacks played for the evening part of my daughter's wedding. We were impressed by their punctuality and flexibility as our wedding did not run to time. Their range of music was very wide and they were able to play anything asked of them. Everyone was very impressed by the high standard of the music they played, and there were some musicians at the wedding who could have been critical. The lead singer was excellent as were the other musicians. Not having heard Laughing Jacks live I was rather anxious before the event, but they created just the right atmosphere for everyone to enjoy themselves, either listening or dancing to the music. I have no hesitation in recommending them for a similar function."

Fiona Toop
27th May 2004

“Everyone at our wedding from the youngest to the oldest thought that Laughing Jacks were absolutely brilliant. The band were extremely professional, arriving with lots of time to set up unobtrusively, and were courteous and charming throughout the evening. We received lots of very helpful advice from them before the big day and their two fantastic sets had everybody on the dance floor until the end of the evening. The standard of musicianship was outstanding and the songs were played with real flair and enthusiasm. Laughing Jacks simply made our day."

Patrick and Rochelle Webster
25th May 2004

“We are writing to say how much we enjoyed your music at Helen and Steve's wedding (Dissington Hall, 31st January 2004). You are talented musicians and you really helped the party go with a swing. As you saw from the large number of people on the dance floor everyone enjoyed the show."

Mike and Diana Curtis
8 February 2004

“Thank you so much for playing such a big part in making our wedding day special. We really appreciate the preparation that went into the evening. You all sung and played brilliantly and your rendition of “Thank You” was perfect. Numerous guests at the wedding commented on how talented and professional they thought the band was. Thank you again for a wonderful night."

Matt and Jo Bolton
October 11th 2003

“Just writing to say a big thank you for providing brilliant entertainment on the night of our wedding. Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely."

Paul and Kelly Feron
Sept 5th 2003