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Testimonials
The following is a selection of testimonials and comments received in writing by the band from a cross section of people involved with previous Pop Pickers gigs. These were mainly private event bookers, club Social Secretaries and members of the audience.
Thank you. We had a brilliant night. You made it special for the misses xx. We enjoyed it very much. Sharon had great time, thanks again.
Albert - Birthday party organiser - April 2024
It was a fantastic evening with The Pop Pickers, looks like fabulous day too, well done.
Susan - Romsey Royal British Legion - March 2024
Shout out to The Pop Pickers who joined us last night and to all our guests who partied along with us!
What a great night! Have a great weekend everyone!
Zoe - Strawberry Field Tavern - March 2024
We had a fantastic night thanks to The Pop Pickers.
Avril - RNA Social Club - January 2024
Got our tickets for the next two events. Hope they are as good as The Pop Pickers last Saturday. Thank you to all staff and volunteers for a great evening!
Dean - RNA Social Club - January 2024
Fantastic atmosphere with everyone enjoying themselves to The Pop Pickers music. Well done to the bar staff and all the team for their hard work. Got our tickets for the next one.
Steve - RNA Social Club - January 2024
It was a brilliant night with The Pop Pickers - thank you. Can't wait for the next one.
Anita - RNA Social Club - January 2024
It certainly was a brilliant night The Pop Pickers are fantastic, great tunes, they played tunes for every age group that was there, a really good turn out, the atmosphere was awesome, let’s hope we can get them back again later in year or for next year,
Carol - RNA Social Club - January 2024
Great night and a good atmosphere with The Pop Pickers!!
Beryl - RNA Social Club - January 2024
Such a brilliant night. I really liked your Showaddywaddy takes. Can you please add the wombles to your mix?
Mitzi - Strawberry Field Tavern - November 2023
Have two songs in one video, but check out how much fun was had last night. Thank you to The Pop Pickers playing an awesome gig and Strawberry Field Tavern for booking and hosting everyone.
George - Strawberry Field Tavern - November 2023
What a great night with The Pop Pickers - thanks to all who joined us for a dance! Thanks
Zoe - Strawberry Field Tavern - November 2023
It was a great evening. The Pop Pickers were fab!
Amanda - Strawberry Field Tavern - September 2023
Magic night with The Pop Pickers!
Janet - Strawberry Field Tavern - September 2023
They are back with us on Friday 10th November - we are so glad you all had a great night with The Pop Pickers!
Zoe - Strawberry Field Tavern - September 2023
Absolutely brilliant. Can’t wait until December to see you all again x.
Julie - Strawberry Field Tavern - September 2023
I can’t tell you how many comments we’ve had from those who attended our British Legion evening in Seend near Devizes, Wilts on Saturday…… all excellent, I should say!! Thank you so much for making our evening so successful. We will definitely be in touch again. The village is still talking about it. Great to see so many people up on the dance floor (and the tables and chairs!) within minutes of starting and wanting to continue well into the night!!! A great night. Thanks to all. See you again soon.
Anita - Seend Royal British Legion Event Organiser - September 2023
It was a fabulous evening,,,, thank you The Pop Pickers you were brilliant.
Bev - Seend Royal British Legion - September 2023
Was a great night thank you.
Tina - Seend Royal British Legion - September 2023
Great night, it’s lovely to see everyone having a fun filled night!
Deborah - Seend Royal British Legion - September 2023
I’ve seen the pop pickers a few times before and only they would do for the party I wanted to give my Mum. The music of her younger days 😊 That being said, everyone had an amazing time and most were up dancing at some point or dancing in their seats. Will definitely book again for future events. Highly recommend to anyone that wants a fun filled time. Thank you 😊
Annie - 70th birthday organiser - August 2023
Great night. Great tunes, Great Band.
Madelaine - Sportsman Club - July 2023
Brilliant band, had a great night. x
Vicky - Sportsman Club - July 2023
Brilliant evening.
Susan - Sportsman Club - July 2023
Great night, come back soon.
Pauline - Sportsman Club - July 2023
You were brilliant. Everyone had a great night.
Jennifer - Sportsman Club - July 2023
Ian and his band thoroughly entertained us with a broad playlist of hits that inspired our relaxed and fed partygoers onto the dance floor. Massive thanks, we all thoroughly enjoyed your talents !
David - Private event organiser - July 2023
Thank you for a fantastic afternoon at our Garden Fete. Great music. Great performers.
Linda - Social Secretary, Denvilles Club - June 2023
Thanks again for Sunday night, you guys were brilliant as always and the feed back I've had has been brilliant.
Dave - Social Secretary, Andover Central Club - April 2023
A bit of 50's 60's & 70's with The pop Pickers tonight at the Nursling Club. A nice evening with lots of memorable tunes, well done guys. These guys were good and gave 100 per cent. Hope to see them again.
Mike - Nursling & Rownhams Social Club - April 2023
I caught up with long time friends and fellow 50's, 60's & 70's local and very busy band The Pop Pickers at Portchester Social Club. Awesome evening. Great great songs and packed out club with standing room only. Loved every minute guys. Thank you for a great night.
Danny - Portchester Social Club guest - April 2023
Absolutely awesome night, couldn't have asked for better. Never fail to entertain in the best possible way, always a pleasure to hear you perform, hopefully see you again soon. Thank you soooooo very much. Xxxxx
Sue - Fareham Social Club member - March 2023
It was an amazing evening, I hope it’s not too long before your back.
Leanne - Fareham Social Club member - March 2023
Was a very good night, nice to see people enjoying themselves. Thank you The Pop Pickers for great music.
Dor - Portsmouth Post Office Club member - February 2023
Was a brilliant night.
Beverley - Portsmouth Post Office Club member - February 2023
Fabulous evening. Such a great band xxx
Ariadne - Portsmouth Post Office Club member - February 2023
What a superb night at the PO CLUB, thank you The Pop Pickers. Such a superb band, had everyone on the dance floor last night.
Paul DJ - Portsmouth Post Office Club member - February 2023
Fantastic night. Need to get these back asap x
Natasha - Portsmouth Post Office Club member - February 2023
Had a brilliant night last night with The Pop Pickers at Parkstone Trades and Labour Club. A brilliant band. x x
Tarina - Parkstone Trades & Labour Club member - February 2023
Good night Ian. Great music as always.
Terry - Hythe & District Club member - February 2023
Thank you for a great night. I can hardly talk today after singing along all night.
Mark - Churchill's Club member - January 2023
It was a fabulous night so good to see so many folk there, and the terrific Pop Pickers too.
Wonderful food supplied also which of course was amazing. Hope for more nights like it in the near future. Thanks to all those involved. xx
Sue Lampard - Party attendee - January 2023
If you want a great band that takes you back in time then you most definitely won’t go wrong with the Pop Pickers !! They are fabulous and you will have a fantastic evening . You will be tapping those feet and singing along to all the best songs of the 50s, 60s, and 70s before you know it . Great party atmosphere! Well worth booking this band! You will not be disappointed!
Rosemary Smith - Private party organizer - January 2023
Thanks again for last night at my Mum's 80th birthday party. Everyone loved it! You were all fab!
Michele - Private party organizer - January 2023
Great night as always Ian.
Alan - Private party attendee - January 2023
Can’t praise the Pop Pickers highly enough. Fantastic band, great music and proper musicians. We had the best time with them playing for my party and I would thoroughly recommend them.
Thank you guys so much.
Jane - Private party organizer - December 2022
An absolutely brilliant evening in Romsey Royal British Legion with the Pop Pickers. We thank you for an amazing night of music & dance with such a brilliant crowd of happy fun-loving people. I hope you return soon.
Susan (Romsey Royal British Legion) - October 2022
Great performance last night at the club. I have booked you in for an additional date in 2023.
Ken (Entertainment Secretary) - Fareham Social Club - October 2022
Thank you again for a brilliant evening. We've had lots of fabulous comments back since Friday evening.
Philippa (Event organiser) - Bowls Club - September 2022
Absolutely fantastic band. If you're looking for a live band that play all the classics, then these are your guys. Thank you for a fantastic evening, everyone looked like they were enjoying themselves and the music! Brilliant!
Philippa (Event organiser) - Bowls Club - September 2022
Thank you so much for Saturday it was a brilliant night and I had lots of great feedback. Thank you for confirming next year's date.
Rianna (Entertainment Secretary) - Knaphill WMC - September 2022
Fantastic night, all good reports. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Jean (Entertainment Secretary) - Woolston Social Club - September 2022
Thank you and the group for the great performance at Salisbury Rugby last month, everyone enjoyed it immensely. I am looking at options for 2023. Are you available one night between the 19-24 July?
Andy (Rally Officer - Motor Caravanners Club) - August 2022
You were amazing as usual. Thank you for a great night.
Tarina (Talbot Rise Club) - August 2022
Great band last night. Good to see Talbot Rise Club that busy.
Karen (Talbot Rise Club) - August 2022
Brilliant group. Great evening.
Jane (Talbot Rise Club) - August 2022
Packed house last night. Thank you The Pop Pickers.
Ron (Entertainment Secretary - Talbot Rise Club) - August 2022
Brilliant as usual. Me and Steve had a great time x.
Nicky (Poole Centenary Hall & Club) - August 2022
Absolutely fab day great music x.
Elizabeth (Poole Centenary Hall & Club) - August 2022
It was a great evening with The Pop Pickers.
Mary (Nursling and Rownhams Social Club) - August 2022
Always a great evening at with The Pop Pickers at Nursling & Rownhams Social Club.
Mary (Nursling and Rownhams Social Club) - August 2022
Great group at Woolston Trades and Labour Club, had everyone up on their feet.
Jacque (Woolston Trades & Labour Club) - July 2022
The Pop Pickers were just fabulous. I cannot thank Ian and the band enough for such a great evening of music. The party was held in a smaller room than the band was used to, but the sound levels were perfect. They were very accommodating with timings etc so that the evening ran smoothly. The song choices from the 50's and 60's, 70's was spot on, everyone was up on their feet and I am pleased to say my 80 year old Dad danced all night.
Suzy (Birthday party organiser) - July 2022
Everyone really enjoyed it, will look to book again at some point. I will find an excuse!. Thanks again - Darren and Family.
Darren (Celebration of Life organiser) - April 2022
Great night as usual. Hope to see u later in the year. Have a great Easter x
Tarina (Talbot Rise Club) - April 2022
It was a brilliant evening, also brilliant feedback from all that was there. Look forward to welcoming you back.
David (Entertainment Secretary - Andover Central Club) - April 2022
Thank you for making our evening go with a swing. The music was fantastic and everyone enjoyed the dancing.
Sarah (Dinner Dance Function Organiser) - March 2022
It was the best evening by far. You and your band really kept the music flowing for us oldies. It was the best of times and music. It would be great to do it all again. I definitely would love that. Who knows a few more of us will be 80 soon.
Peter (Birthday Party Organiser) - March 2022
You were fantastic. Enjoyed the music - thank you.
Jacqui (Woolston Social Club) - February 2022
You were fantastic. Enjoyed the music. You’re brilliant. Thank you so much, they loved you.
Jean (Entertainment Secretary - Woolston Social Club) - February 2022
Thanks for another awesome night of entertainment guys. Looking forward to seeing you all next week in Park Gate
Mitzi (Bugle Inn) - February 2022
You guys were bloody brilliant last night. Can't wait to see you next Friday in Botley.
Mitzi (Strawberry Field Tavern) - February 2022
Thankyou for such a good night and all the songs we could dance too! Will see you Friday in Botley too!
Vickey (Strawberry Field Tavern) - February 2022
Was great to have you guys back. Great evening. Thanks.
Peter (Entertainment Secretary - Witterings Royal British Legion) - January 2022
The club has had so many positive responses to our New Years Eve party with The Pop Pickers which we thank you all for and we are pleased to announce that they will return later on in the year.
Martin (Secretary - Hayling Island Royal British Legion) - December 2021
Fantastic night. The Music from The Pop Pickers was Fab and the buffet was scrumptious. I didn't do any dancing (just had stroke) but my wife really had a blast boogieing with some of the ladies on the dance floor, thank you girls.
Chris (Hayling Island Royal British Legion) - December 2021
Thanks for a great time great music.
Jennifer (Hayling Island Royal British Legion) - December 2021
Super fun last night at the Legion. Great music thanks to The Pop Pickers. Danced all night including with my son and both grandsons, a rare event. It was an excellent night. Well organised and everyone was having fun. Thank you to all those who made it a good evening.
Edra (Hayling Island Royal British Legion) - December 2021
Thank you for a great night last night at Parkstone trade and labour club. You were brilliant as usual. Merry Christmas to you all.
Tarina (Parkstone Trades and Labour Club) - December 2021
You guys were AMAZING. You entertained us from the very first song. Thankyou SOOOO MUCH For a brilliant night.
Mitzi (The Bugle) - December 2021
Thankyou so much for last night. Your set was amazing and we all loved dancing. Can’t wait to see you all again x
Vicky (The Bugle) - December 2021
It was an awesome night with awesome music. Thank you.
Claire (Knaphill WMC) - October 2021
We've enjoyed your music so much, hope to see you soon many thanks.
Catherine (Knaphill WMC) - October 2021
A great night.
Ann-Marie (Knaphill WMC) - October 2021
A brilliant night. Thank you.
Jane (Knaphill WMC) - October 2021
Thank you all for a fantastic evening. It was a brilliant night last night and definitely would like to get you booked in for next year. Also if possible maybe book you for NYE 2023.
Rianna Louise (Social Sec' - Knaphill WMC) - October 2021
Contact me to book you again please ASAP. I’ve heard nothing but fantastic feed back from members - Jean.
Jean (Social Sec' - Woolston Social Club) - September 2021
What an awesome band. You really did good this time Jean Smith . Can we have them again please xx.
Alison (Woolston Social Club) - September 2021
Yes it was a great evening. Hope you will be back soon at The Club so we can have another brilliant night. Thanks Pop Pickers and all those that came along.
Angie (Thorngate Hall Members Bar) - September 2021
Thanks for a great evening. Excellent band and good fun was had by all. Look forward to the next one.
Rob (Thorngate Hall Members Bar) - September 2021
So good at the Windsor Castle, we just had to pop in to the Thorngate Hall Members Bar. Glad we did
Mark (Thorngate Hall Members Bar) - September 2021
Yes what a fantastic night. Well done Sarah And your team. Looking forward to seeing The Pop Pickers again.
Angie (Thorngate Hall Members Bar) - September 2021
Thanks Guys for a fantastic evening at the Thorngate Members Bar. Hope you will be back soon xx.
Angie (Thorngate Hall Members Bar) - September 2021
Thankyou The Pop Pickers for another wonderful night of fabulous music, dance & fun.
Susan (Thorngate Hall Members Bar) - September 2021
Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves; a great evening
Diane (Windsor Castle Pub) - September 2021
Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves; a great evening
Diane (Windsor Castle Pub) - September 2021
Had a fantastic night seeing you all here tonight. You sounded great. Look forward to seeing you again. Xx
Jane (Windsor Castle Pub) - September 2021
Absolutely brilliant night. Loved all the songs and thank you for letting me sing with you. Look forward to seeing you all again x
Diane (Oakdale Conservative Club) - September 2021
Thanks for a fantastic evening guys, everyone thought you were fantastic. Angie xx
Angie (Private birthday party host) - August 2021
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Was a fantastic night. Hope you return soon.
Member of the audience - February 2020
Thanks guys brilliant night as always. Superb fun nostalgic evening.
Member of the audience - February 2020
Saw them again last night and still think they are brilliant.
Member of the audience - January 2020
Another great evening.
Member of the audience - January 2020
Thanks for a very entertaining evening. Finally, I managed to get along to see you play. The wife and I had a really good evening. You lot are a very entertaining band. It was a pleasure to finally meet you.
Member of the audience - January 2020
Had such a great night....thanks to you and the boys....
Entertainment Manager from Social Club - December 2019
Very many thanks Ian for another fabulous evening's entertainment at our Ladies Night in HMS Excellent. I know I speak for all our members of the Solent Division HMS Ganges Association. Thank you once again.
Bob - Royal Navy Association Event organiser - December 2019
At the Iona Club waiting for the best pop band in Gosport to play. We are in for a brilliant night.
Member of the audience - November 2019
It was a fantastic night at the Iona Club. Thank you xxx
Member of the audience - November 2019
Well done to you, what a brilliant show you all put on last night at the Iona club. You were brilliant. You get better and better each time we see you - 5 stars 10/10.
Member of the audience - November 2019
Awesome evening again. The Pop Pickers - well done.
Member of the audience - September 2019
The group were brilliant, lots of members agreed. Must book them again Dave. They are booked for next year only the best at our club.
Dave - Member and Entertainment Manager from St Annes Boardmill Club - September 2019
Have you ever seen these guys? Good evening out if you haven't.
Member of the audience - August 2019
You were brilliant xx.
Member of the audience - August 2019
Great night. Thank you.
Member of the audience - August 2019
We had a great evening singing along. Knew most of the words looking forward to their next visit.
Member of the audience - August 2019
Good night had by all. Brill feedback from our members so see you guys next year.
Club Entertainment Secretary - August 2019
Another great night.
Member of the audience - August 2019
Great company, great night xx.
Member of the audience - August 2019
Great evening again, thank you.
Member of the audience - August 2019
Yes a great night and fantastic company xx.
Member of the audience - August 2019
Great to hear the classic songs being sung. Great band.
Member of the audience - July 2019
Brilliant Band, sound fantastic. Brilliant range of songs. Saw them at Romsey Legion
Member of the audience - July 2019
Great band. Great music?
Private event organiser - June 2019
Great band. Thoroughly recommended?
Private event organiser - June 2019
Received lots of good comments?
Jeanette - Club Entertainment Secretary - June 2019
Brilliant night as always when are you coming back?
Member of the audience - June 2019
Fantastic night with The Pop Pickers.
Club Entertainment Secretary - June 2019
Enjoyable evening as always.
Member of the audience - June 2019
Brilliant night loved the songs x.
Member of the audience - June 2019
Such a fab night you guys are the best x.
Member of the audience - June 2019
Great job last night - thanks. Feedback today is you lads made it one of the best evenings we have had to date. We will not be back in Pompey until 2021, hopefully we will be able to book you then. Best wishes.
Mike - Private event organiser for large Naval Association - May 2019
A really fabulous group. Enjoyed their singing at the Legion. Hope to see them again soon.
Member of the audience - April 2019
We had a fantastic night. Looking forward to the next time.
Member of the audience - April 2019
Brilliant time had by everyone. I have put some videos on to show. Thanks again chaps.
Club Entertainment Secretary - April 2019
Enjoyed you all. The music was great. All the songs we know and love. If you are still around in 2 years I will have you for my 70th.
Member of the audience - April 2019
Thank you all for a fantastic night last night. Great music and fantastic atmosphere.
It was good to meet you all and look forward to seeing you on your return on the 23 November.
Steve - Community Centre Manager - March 2019
At the WPM Club singing along to the Pop Pickers. Excellent evening and great band. Brilliant night, well done.
Member of the audience - March 2019
Great turn out last night for the Pop Pickers. A great band and everyone had a brilliant time. Always happy to see them at our club.
Club Entertainment Secretary - March 2019
Once again brilliant night thank you.
Member of the audience - February 2019
Superb entertainment and great sound. I will never forget your gig at the Red Lion, Stubbington, on the day I was released from six weeks in hospital. Sang my heart out to all those well known songs, a great night. Thanks.
Mark - Member of the audience - February 2019
Wow what a great night I have had. Thanks to everyone who has made it special my girls and their families, my family and all my lovely friends and my wonderful fiancé. I've been very spoilt over the last three days. I love you all. Thank you to The Pop Pickers for a great night of music and thanks Ron Gear for singing with me xx.
Julie - Private part organizer - January 19
Great night and everyone enjoyed the music from The Pop Pickers. Thanks xx
Private party organizer - January 19
You were great Saturday night at Julie's party. You said you would do me a CD of your group. My name and address is ????
Prospective private party organizer - January 19
As usual you were great last night. Was speaking to a member on Friday and told him if he wanted you guys for his party he would need to book you ASAP. Everyone has been asking when you’re back at the club, so I think it will be a good turn out for the next one.
Club Entertainment Secretary - June 18
Thanks guys for some great nights during 2018. A special THANK YOU for our own gig in November.
Alan - Private party organizer - December 18
Merry Christmas. Thank you for the great entertainment you bring to venues. See you New Years Eve.
Anita - Function organizer at community association - December 18
Good Afternoon. Just a very big thank you for last night’s fantastic entertainment. Everyone had a good evening. Hopefully you may get some bookings as a result. We hopefully can organise a further evening in the future. Wishing yourself and band members a very merry Christmas and New Year.
Bob - Function organizer for military association - December 18
Fab evening my mate is so happy to come and see your gigs.
Member of the audience - November 18
You guys will never have a problem satisfying the punters, you’re simply the best.
Alan - Private party organizer - November 18
Congratulations on your achievements. Proves how popular you all are. You certainly made our private party a huge success, thanks again Guys. Happy New Year. See you very soon.
Alan - Private party organizer - November 18
Just had to say a big big thank you for playing at my 70th Birthday Party on Friday night. You are simply the best group! I have had so many comments about the music and how much everyone enjoyed the night. So now we are all planning for December when we can all come down and all enjoy another brilliant night with all our fancy dress for Christmas, which I'm looking forward to already, and I'm sure everyone else is to. Keep up the good work! Love to you all.
Julie - Private party organizer - August 18
A brilliant group. You’ll never be disappointed with them. Can't wait to see you all in December.
Julie - Private party organizer - August 18
You are a brilliant group, who know just how to get a party started. Long may you reign. Take care all of you. With best wishes to you all.
Julie - Private party organizer - August 18
I was at The Old Lodge Gosport,enjoying a private party. The Pop Pickers made the night really special! Ron's singing and interaction with everybody was amazing,as was the rest of the band's skills.
I wished I lived about 90 miles nearer, these guys are the total biz.
Thanks so much. Chris.
Chris - Private party attendee - May 18
Last night was our 1st meeting since our Dinner/Dance. All the feedback has been excellent. I just wanted to pass on to you that our membership was very impressed and that you are on the list of those we would like again. The bands flexibility and attitude were clearly visible. We were all well pleased.
David Eves - Function organizer for charity group - January 18