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"A fantastic night of musical zaniness - our audience loved it."   Will Wollen (Artistic Director, Theatre Royal, Margate, April 2008)

 

"MUSICAL CHAOS"

Musically talented snakes, dogs and pigs greeted an audience at the Cornerhouse.   A high-energy and fast paced performance complete with jokes and costumes.

Surrey Comet, 27th February 2008

 

"They're brilliant !"

 

 Merrily Powell, Artistic Director, Wharf Theatre, Devizes, February 2008

 
A sell-out audience enjoyed a scintillating performance of the unique LPSO. Four very talented multi-instrumentalists, wearing colourful costumes. A thoroughly enjoyable evening - fun, funny and entertaining. 

Essex Chronicle, 7th February 2008 (review of Maldon Town Hall)

 

It was a terrific show and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.  I am still in awe of the LPSO, what a fantastically talented group you are - I was lost in admiration for Martyn's fiddle playing and your banjo routine - absolutely brilliant and long may you reign.   It was a slick, professional show that blew everyone away..... It was only as I was getting ready for bed last night that I got the Fox Hat gag! I tell you, I nearly choked on my toothpaste - which just goes to show what a terrific pace you were going at - there was enough energy being generated on that stage to power the national grid for a fortnight.  Fabulous - and congratulations again on a terrific evening.

Chris Emmett (Water Rat's Theatre, March 2007)

 

"Don't miss the renowned and unforgettable LPSO"     Alton Events, Jan 2007

 

If you didn’t come to this gig on 26 Jan, you missed a great night. The LPSO are fine musicians, who can busk a variety of styles, from classical, through East European gypsy, folk, Irish, to skiffle. They are also a good laugh and like to dress up. Dick, the bass player, is the straight man, the two Martins are funny, while percussionist Captain Cabbage has licence to be a complete nutter.

Geoff Cowie (Cannonlive, Jan 2007)

 

They're more than a wee bit zany ... might we suggest that you take one step back from the stage before this mob set up?   They are barking, these boys. And there's nothing wrong with that!

Milton Keynes Today, Jan 2007

 

For those of you who have not heard of this illustrious group, perhaps I should explain what you can expect. Four, er, gentlemen? Just this side of insane. Four very talented musicians who play a variety of instruments from the more traditional violin, double bass, mandolin, etc, through the slightly quirky washboard and saw to a duck, rubber chicken and frog. Throw into the musical mix an eclectic dress code that changes seemingly randomly throughout the evening, music that moves so fast that you can barely catch your breath, stir in a large dose of wacky humour and you get the flavour of this group.   Dick Deciduous almost literally props up the manic behaviour of the group with his large bass, whilst Captain Cabbage allows his more eccentric take on life full rein. Somehow the two Martins (Mike Martin and Martyn Oram) steer a clever path through the craziness with superb musical talent. All round a very enjoyable evening – it just all seemed to be over too quickly!    Well done to the LPSO, for providing a show of excellent quality and value.

Anthea Dore (Medstead Hall, Jan 2007)

 

  "The L.P.S.O. just blew away our packed audience at the Centenary Centre, Peel with their show on 18th of February, 2006. They must be one of the best acts we have had here on the Isle of Man. It was a show full of fun, great music, performed by very talented musicians who are not only multi-instrumentalists, they play each instrument amazingly well!   We have had many requests to bring them back, so it looks like another full house when they return!"

Ernie Leece, (Director, Centenary Centre, Peel Isle of Man, February 2006)
 

"The LPSO took The Tower by storm on Friday night with their eclectic musical mix.  The spirit of skiffle is alive and kicking, despite the fact that the band just about manage to hit all points of the musical compass! It might all be rollicking good fun, but make no mistake, these guys really can play, and some of the tunes rattle along at an incredible lick! Comic songs, an excellent rapport with the audience, between songs patter and the timely introduction of comic props keep the show moving along nicely.      Everybody came out with a smile on their face, and that to me spells 'good gig';  keep up the good work lads!"

John Tellett (Director, Tower Arts Centre, Winchester, April 2005)

 

Thanks for putting on a great show for us – The audience really enjoyed it.  It was just the right thing to round off Friday night with a bit of well played silliness.

John & Moira Wirtz (Organisers Didmarton Bluegrass Festival, October 2006)

 

"A fantastic evening ... I thoroughly enjoyed myself. The way all four of you interact with each other and the audience was a joy to watch."

Richard Ryan (Events, Hampshire County Council, October 2006)

 

Thank you all so much for performing for us last night. We have had several phone calls, an email and some face to face with villagers and everyone has enthused about the evening’s entertainment. One guy who lost his wife 18 months ago was almost in tears when he expressed his thanks at being included in the evening. He said the music made him so happy it was like being young again.    The consensus from everyone who saw you last night was one of great admiration of your musical skills and comic ability while playing so many different instruments. All we can say is one great big THANK YOU.

Gloria and Nigel Goodliffe (Event organisers, Longparish Hall, Hants, October 2006)

 

"The audience feedback has been excellent and everyone enjoyed listening to your versatile skills"

Pat Speed (Organizer "Porton and Idmiston Village Hall", March 2006)

 

 

  (THE STAGE 18th November 2004)

 

Hankasalmi Festival July 2004 :

    

 

 "THE CREAM OF THE FESTIVAL"

(KESKISUOMALAINEN 26th July 2004)

 

 

 

 

 

 

"The absolute highlight of this year's festival was the LPSO from Britain"

"In the music of this British band you can feel the fine Celtic influence ....... also songs from Louisiana and Texas, then surprising the audience with their sombreros and mariachi, skifflestyle.     As fast as they take us to the West, they take us back to the East with a pure Cossack atmosphere.   Their roots are in their wild approach.

The packed audience was instantly taken to a new higher level - it goes without saying that their annual appearance at the festival is an expected necessity."

(KESKISUOMALAINEN 26th July 2004, review of Hankasalmi Festival, Finland)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"The most interesting things in this year's festival were The Czech Zoltan and the London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra ...

...a very energetic stage performance was given by the British band, the LPSO. The band started it's performance with a new song in which it mentioned that it's good to be back in Hankasalmi.   The audience were in complete agreement.

The good humoured show of the band was skiffle music at its best - 'There's someone in the audience who's not smiling  - he must be dead !' joked the band"

(HANKASALMEN SANOMAT 29th July 2004)

 

 

 

 

"A Great Show"  Suzanne Yeates (Artistic Administrator Henley Festival 2004)

 

Cromer Folk Festival 2004

 

"The London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra combine stringed instruments galore, throwaway patter comedy and quirky songs. These guys feature a deadpan washboard player and the type of performance skills that are only picked up with many years of experience. When they concluded their set with a touch of Russian from a gifted fiddle player, the audience were left in no doubt that they had witnessed something truly different from a talented act."

(THE STAGE & TELEVISION TODAY review of Civic Hall, Stratford Upon Avon performance on 13/11/01)

 

 

 

"The LPSO created a really wonderful atmosphere with their very fast banjo and violin playing ….
The whole band played extremely well …
Martyn Oram with his violin took the atmosphere to the roof."

(KESKISUOMALAINEN 23rd July 2001, review of Hankasalmi Festival, Finland)

 

 

 

 

 

“Great Stuff” (PETE MURRAY, Radio LBC, London, March 25th, 2001)

“The standard of musicianship was high, vastly superior to those bygone days”
(NOW DIG THIS review of LPSO with Chas McDevitt, Buzz Bar, London, October 2000)