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Raquy and The Cavemen - Testimonials
From promoters / talent buyers who have worked with
R&CM
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Kris Hodges, Producer
~ FloydFest (Ani Difranco, Levon
Helm)
"Some sets come on like a breath of fresh air,
excitement and fire. Raquy and the Cavemen deliver. There is never a
dull moment when they hit the stage; pounding rhythms, haunting
melodies, exotic dance and a sensual aura that defies boundaries. The
perfect addition to any Festival program."
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Chris Deckker, Founder and
Talent Buyer
Earthdance
Festival (Matisyahu, Michael Franti and Spearhead)
"Raquy and the Caveman are one of the best new world fusion
acts I have seen over the last years. Their modern blend of middle
eastern beats, acoustic guitar and persian strings takes the audience
on a deep and mystical journey. They were definitely one of the most
talked about new acts at Earthdance 2010. I highly recommend them as a
great festival act."
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Robert Benaroya, Event Organizer
and Promoter in Vancouver, BC, Canada
(Has sponsored Ravi Shankar,
Salif Keita, Zakir Hussein)
"Raquy
and the Cavemen have a cult following here in Vancouver. They have
created a unique and electrifying experience for our audience. Their
stage presence is superb and sexy, combining raw rock'n'roll energy
with the complexities and subtleties of middle-eastern rhythms and music."
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Eric Wilson, Program Coordinator
Seattle World Rhythm Festival
"The Seattle World Rhythm Festival has had the distinct
pleasure to host Raquy and the Caveman as one of our highlighted
performances. Due to the overwhelming crowd response of their
performance we have made an effort to make sure they are a continued
part of the celebration of music and dance at our annual event. Their
high energy and well rehearsed act draws in the audience creating a
dance party effect inspiring everyone in the room. From the entire
festival team we are truly appreciative of Raquy and the Caveman's
yearly participation."
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Grant Marquit, Program Manager
Ingenuity Festival of Art and Technology
"After Raquy's virtuoso cameo in our "Symphony for 1000
Drums", we didn't hesitate to invite her and the Cavemen back the
following year for a full performance. The crowd responded with awe and
delight, and relished in the fusion of sound, rhythm and stage presence
that has become the trademark of Raquy and the Cavemen here in
Cleveland."
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Onca O'Leary, Producer
Triboriginal Festival, NC
"Raquy and the Cavemen brought incredible energy, stage
presence, and technical skill to my festival. Our crowds want to dance
hard and long- the band gave them all that and more; the audience was
wild with frenetic appreciation. And as Producer, I found them great to
work with and easy to communicate with. I recommend them highly."
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Regis Sedlock, Talent Buyer
Starwood Festival (Cyro Baptista and more - Largest Pagan Festival in the World)
"We brought Raquy and the Cavemen for the first time in 2006,
for a Wednesday night concert. The crowd's reaction was so
overwhelming, they practically became festival celebrities overnight.
The following year we brought them for a headlining Saturday night
slot, in which they, again, ripped the stage apart with their energy.
The next year we couldn't get them, which caused riots on the festival
grounds! So now we try to get them back every year that we can.
Incredible music, incredible show, wonderful people to work with. They
will make your festival!"
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Lori McKinney, Organizer
Culturefest World Music &
Arts Festival
"Raquy
and the Cavemen give an electrifying, jaw dropping performance. As a
promoter, I feel like a hero for presenting them to my audiences. They
have the "Wow Factor" that you want to just blow the socks off of
people. I hear more positive comments about Raquy and the Cavemen than
any other group we bring in to our world music & arts festival;
they are requested year after year and have gained lifelong fans here.
They have also created a culture of doumbek enthusiasts and lovers of
Middle Eastern music within our community."
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