Reviews

• "What can I say! Saturday's performance was terrific, I've never seen so many people that normally sit in chairs up & dancing. Debbie, you sure know how to get people in the party spirit. All day at work I've been hearing what a great performance you all gave. Please pass on our thanks to all the band. Once again many thanks." (Queen Elizabeth Hospital Charity Fundraiser)
• "We have used The Debbie Boyd Band for our Christmas party nights and our New Years Eve event for the last three years and they know how to get a party started!! They’re a fabulously entertaining band, versatile in the variety of songs they sing, catering for all tastes of the audience. Debbie’s energy and enthusiasm ensures that everyone enjoys their evening and they truly are a pleasure to listen to. We recommend The Debbie Boyd Band if any of our clients are looking for a band as we know no-one will be disappointed with their performance.” (Radisson Blu Stansted, Christmas Party Nights and New Year’s Eve)
• "Thank you once again for making our night go with a bang we all had a great time and I will let you know in a couple of weeks about our ball next year" (St Albans Chamber of Commerce, annual dinner dance)
• "Content was excellent, you got attention right from the start. I had really good feedback. We’ll be booking you again for next year." (Lloyds TSB, annual dinner dance)
• "The best band we have used for our balls! We will have them back!" (Jaguar Enthusiasts Club, annual dinner dance)
• "Fantastic!!! Thanks very much!" (Powergen, annual dinner dance)
• "Fantastic choice of music for our long serving recipients - Thank you!" (Land Rover Long Service Awards)
• "Thanks very much for a great performance, you guys definitely rock!! Superb night!" (Kersey Freight Ltd, annual dinner dance)
• "Dear Debbie and Nigel, Thank you for making our evening so memorable, what magnificent performers you all are!  The selection of music was just right and the energy and charisma brought to the stage by Debbie really ensured a good night was had by all. Thank you for your professional and courteous attitude and for making our event the best yet.  Yours sincerely, Hannah Thomson." (Marketing & Events Co-ordinator, SLP Engineering Ltd)
• "Dear Nigel and Debbie, I write to formally acknowledge the terrific performance that you and your band members gave last Saturday at the West Norfolk Medical Ball.  It was a first for me to see so many more people dancing than sitting down when you started to play!  Debbie, your interaction with the guests was electric; your stage (and floor) presence is A1.  This week at work so many people have told me what a great time they had and how much they enjoyed the music.  Please pass on our appreciation to your fellow performers.  Yours sincerely, Jim Jeffrey" (West Norfolk Medical Ball)
• "You were all fantastic - what a great team to work with - totally awesome. Thank you for all your hard work and efforts at Lakeside today, it was much appreciated by all and well received." (Lakeside Retail Centre corporate event, Thurrock)
• “Hi Debbie, Thank you and your band for a brilliant night, you were fantastic and everyone really had a good time. I had a good hangover on Sunday but it was well worth it. Take care and we will let you know the date for next year.” (St Albans Chamber of Commerce)
• “Great entertainment, performance very good, good band, great vocalist and pretty!” (Sir Bobby Robson, charity ball)
• “Hi Debs, I have had so many complimentary comments about you and the band! Everyone loved the evening and the balance between band and DJ worked well as they got the best of both worlds. They’ve never had a live band before, only ever a DJ. Thanks again for a fabulous evening. I’ve been speaking with the venue this morning about next year’s booking and it’ll either be on the [edited]. Are either of those dates free for the band?” (The Dental Directory, Christmas Party)

• “Many thanks to you and the band for making what I hear was a very lively and fun evening. Guests have told me they were amazed they were still partying until around 2 in the morning, as the time just flew by! I enjoyed your music as I was doing the tables. I hope you have a lovely Christmas and New Year, as that will be soon with us!! Best wishes Elizabeth” (Electrical Contractors, Christmas Party)
• “Hi Debbie, I should have emailed sooner but have been very busy, to say how much we all enjoyed your band's performance at the ball. Many club members have said what a wonderful band and that you really made the ball one of the best ever. We would love you to play again next year and will be in touch with the date soon.” (Sailing Club Annual Dinner Dance)

• “Thank you so much for being so fabulous last night.  The dance floor was absolutely packed from the minute you started and they would have continued on all night given half the chance!” (The Marmalade Club, Charity Dinner Dance)
• “Just a note to say how much we enjoyed the music of The Debbie Boyd Band who played at our Spring Ball at Whittlebury Hall last weekend.  Their whole approach to the event was very professional and relaxed from setting up to taking down and they were a pleasure to work with.  Their choice of music fitted the event very well and they certainly got everyone to their feet and on the dance floor.  Debbie was terrific and was adept at including people in with her mobility with the radio mic around the Ballroom.  The band also managed to accommodate 3 of our members who decided they should have a 'spot' despite the fact they were not very good at all, very flexible!  All in all they were a great success and a delight to work with.” (Ferrari Owners Club Annual Dinner Dance)
• "An excellent evening's entertainment, enjoyed by a wide age range" (Culford School, Christmas party)
• "We have booked the Debbie Boyd Bayd two years running for our annual Celebration Party, they are absolutely brilliant and keep the party going with everyone on the dance floor all night!  They interact with the audience, have a fabulous catalogue of music and to top it all, the lead singer Debbie has an amazing voice!  We would highly recommend them to anyone who wants the dance floor full all evening." (Thomas Ridley Foodservice, Corporate Event)

Military Functions

• The best band in 20 years!" [Sgt K Shelton, Bovington Camp]
• "Thanks very much for a great gig. It is 0300 and the crowd is still asking for more. Brilliant.” [Colchester Army Barracks Summer Ball]
• “Great thank you, you were superb. We'll definitely be booking you again” [HMS Sultan, Officers Christmas Ball]
• "Hope to see you again in the Summer Season. Thanks again!!!" [RAF Benson Christmas Ball]
• “Feedback was great from Folkstone, many thanks for your efforts” [Agent feedback from Burgoyne Barracks Summer Ball]

Holiday Park Cabaret Nights

• The Debbie Boyd Band band have played at Breydon Water every Wednesday since the beginning of the season [March 05 - October 05] and whether we have been busy or very quiet they have always gone down well.  They have become good friends and I'll miss them all!  THEY ROCK!!! Love Naomi xx" [Entertainments Manager, Park Resorts (Breydon Water, Gt Yarmouth)
• "The Debbie Boyd Band have been working on my park for the past 7 months every Thursday night.  We have a large owner capacity on park but this has not stopped the owners coming back every Thursday as the band are so versatile.  They are a pleasure to work with and I would welcome them on any park I work at in the future.  Marie-Denise [Entertainments Manager, Park Resorts (Valley Farm, Clacton)
• “Very very good value.” (Holiday Camp, Clacton)
• “Outstanding audience participation. Kieran St Julien”  (Haven Holiday Park, Cherry Tree, Gt Yarmouth)
• "Very good quality of entertainment, kept the audiences attention at all times and got the crowd going. Dylan." (Haven Holiday Park, Belton)
• "You were brilliant, really enjoyed it. Thank you. Nat Funstar" Haven Holiday Park, Belton)

Agent Feedback

• "You are number one band ! always top feedback. THANKS LOADS"
• “It’s really nice to have a band that I can rely on. Every gig that you have done for me, feed back is always good. Thanks again.”
• "All 10+’s again !!! thanks for a great job, you guy’s are the best !"

 

Band Reviews

• "Closing the show came a classy function band, the Debbie Boyd Band.  This is a typical high-quality, strong combo for corporate bookings and the like.  There are many bands like them but they can certainly hold their own with fine harmonies, professional, slick presentation and, without doubt, an endless pool of material." [The Stage]
• “Norwich-based Debbie Boyd Band already have a reputation as one of the hottest groups on the scene.” [Norwich Evening News]

 

Debbie's Personal Theatre Reviews

• “Debbie possesses a wonderful voice.” (Jim Gellatly, Aberdeen Evening Express Music Critic)
• “Debbie Boyd took the title role this year and despite a throat infection making even talking difficult before the show, she gave a compelling performance and her pizzazz, great looks and stage charisma made her a perfect choice for a principal boy.” (Encore Magazine, on “Dick Whittington” at The Kings Theatre, Edinburgh.)
• “As the opening chords of the title number blare out across the arena, a stunning mystery woman takes to the stage, beaming from ear to ear. Shimmying down the skeletal stairs that form the centrepiece of the set, Boyd delivered the majority of the highlights, her vibrant voice tingling the spine throughout Out Here On My Own.” (Edinburgh Evening News)
• “The stars – soulful Gwen Dickey, formerly lead singer with hitmakers Rose Royce, and smoky-voiced Limahl who was frontman for the chart-topping Kajagoogoo in the 80s – are ably supported by the sexy Debbie Boyd, who revealed that she was born in Inverness but must have left at a very early age or we would all have noticed her shapely form, long legs and big blonde hair. Boyd, who indulged in some dirty dancing on a bluesy ‘Hound Dog’ and Donna Summer’s ‘Hot Stuff’, also delivered the goods on ‘Out Here On My Own’, the big ballad from “Fame”. (Inverness Courier)
• “Dean Hussain and Debbie Boyd provided strong, charismatic support. Both are big talents to watch out for.” (Bradford Telegraph)
• “Debbie Boyd held the ear and eye whenever she appeared or had a solo. Both newcomers were good value and Boyd came close to stealing the show." (The Stage)
• “…they shared the stage with the very talented Debbie Boyd, who did a particularly raunchy version of Elvis’ Hound Dog among many other songs.” (Darlington Evening Gazette)
• “…many of the songs were belted out magnificently by rising theatre star Debbie Boyd.” (Kentish Times)