Testimonials
I wish to thank all past bookers for using my services, some of whom have written to me after an event and I offer a selection of their kind comments here:
Hi Barry,
Thank you and thank you so much for last night, we have had so many compliments!
Helen Platt - Oct 2023
Message from Karen Prentice, south coast dinner/dance:
Many thanks for sending through the video, we all had such a fantastic evening & want to thank you once again for being the DJ for our Final Fling.
Oct 2021
Hi Barry,
On behalf of everyone, I want to say a massive thank you for yet another fantastic night on Saturday!
Hopefully if we are voted back in next season, you would be able to accommodate us again next year.
Thank you once again!
Baddesley Mine Midweek Bowling League - Oct 2019
Thanks both for last night. Great time for birthday girl!
Gail Flynn - April 2019
We just wanted to say a massive thank you for last night, absolutely fantastic!! Best wishes Helen xx
Baddesley Mine Midweek Bowling League - Oct 2018
Just like to thank you for yeseterday. U were great as always. CU both soon.
Marie and Trevor 6th May 2018
on behalf of the Committee ( me and Mark ! ) l would like to thank you and your wife for the sterling job that you did yesterday at the Fete . lt could not have gone better and your banter and willingness to join in really added to the whole sense of fun and enjoyment .
Amington Fete 2017
Cracking do at KWMC last night! Cheers youth, on behalf of the committee and all members THANK YOU
Paul Minshull - Kettlebrook club - Oct 2015
Thanks so much for everything! Was amazing!!
Cathy Worrall - wedding reception - Oct 2015
You were great last night, and pleased you had a great experience too.
Yvonne Reynolds-Young - Vendman Sept 2015
...thanks for a good show
Steve Reynolds - Vendman Sept 2015
Dear Barry
Thank you very much for sharing your talents at our show. You are very talented.
St Peters Church concert, Mancetter - June 2015
Hi Barry
Thank you so much for last night. Disco was brilliant! Thank you both for your help with the group photos as well.
Kathryn - Woodhouse School Reunion - April 2015
Barry John has done the sound for me at a couple of shows and is excellent, he totally understands/appreciates singers, I really like him.
Glen Chevannes - April 2014 - via Facebook
Would just like to say thanks for a fantastic evening, we both enjoyed it.
Tom Storey - Coton Arms 1st March 2014
Just like to say what a wonderful evening Jan and I had last night, the atmosphere was great.
John and Jan - Coton Arms 1st March 2014
Thanks for playing to us. It is refreshing to have to have an entertainer that actually takes the care that his clients are not deafened by noise. You were great. But I already new that which is why I asked you to play for us.
Many thanks again and kind regards
Tony Tomson - Marmion Lodge Ladies Festival,Feb 2014
Thanks for the great party music Barry , we had several comments throughout the night on how professional you were and what a good choice of music you played (the old ones are always the best). You are definitely on top of our recommendations list.
Thanks again and all the best.
Sue and Mike Cook - Jan 2014
Aaron here from Midset Buka,
Can't thank-you enough for your help on Saturday night, really got us out of a potential disaster.
Thankyou once again
May 6th 2013
Just a line to say a big big thank you for a super night, very enjoyable ..
Maureen & Steve Neale, Dosthill Cosmo - Xmas party
December 2012
Just to say a big big thank you for a lovely nights entertainment on Monday, once again very good response from people..
Maureen & Steve Neale, Dosthill Cosmo - Xmas party
December 2011
Just wanted to say thanks very much for everything. Both the Mayor and Chief Executive have said how much they enjoyed the evening and what a good job you did.
Karen Stokes - Management Team & Civic Support Officer
North Warwickshire Borough Council
March 2011
I should have thanked you very much for your contibution towards our reunion.
It was terrific and pitched exactly right. All our members have said how much they enjoyed you and your entertainment. As I said everything you did spoke wonders for us.
...All our members have called you back by acclamation!
Toby Seymour - OBA254 -Oct 2010
We were very impressed with the set you did last New Year's eve and are so pleased you can make the gig.
Paul Langton - Aug 9 2010
Hiya, Just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you for Saturday 3rd July 2010, as we all had a good time & as others said we were going to town I rushed off & realised I didn't say thank you or goodbye. I enjoyed having it 80s theme & again thank you.
Sarah Salat
Hi Barry, would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the excellent set and service which you provided on Friday night. After many many thanks for a good night from family and friends, I feel a large part of the evening be enjoyed was owed to yourself. Once again thankyou from all friends , family and myself! I'll be sure to advise anyone planning a party to speak to you for music!
Martyn (Wilkinson) - Kettlebrook Club Nov 2008
A hugely belated thankyou for making my 60th go well. All the right music was played and everyone said how good it was.
Jo Marchant, Elford - Oct 2008
I would like to thank...especially...DJ Barry John
Michael Oates (Mayor of Tamworth) Feb 2008
Thank you for so very much for providing a wonderful disco and karaoke. It worked brilliant. You put in so much work......without a good DJ and disco the evening would not have been so good - you made the difference. It was excellent.
Elaine Fleming, Birmingham - June 2006
What a fantastic site. Little girl wanting to do school project on karaoke and that's how we found you! Set up in the karaoke business ourselves a few months ago after years of attending everyone in town. The advice you give on this site is invaluble and will help us in a big way! Never have I been so impressed by a website. Would love to see you in action.
Regards Jen,
Cloud 9 Karaoke Barrow in Furness (stormshadow105@yahoo.co.uk) on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at 16:42:02
The Mayor has asked me to drop you a line to thank you very much for providing the DJ service for him last week. I'm told everyone had a wonderful evening....I will certainly be contacting you again
Karen Stokes - Mayor's Office - March 2004
..thank you so much for making our party go well. There was a lot of comment about the choice of music and I'm sure that is due to your professionalism...
Jackie & Mike Bardell - February 2003
I write on behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Carmel Morson, to thank you for entertaining everyone....I've had more complimentary comments than usual - most of them regarding the music.
Karen Stokes, Secretary to the Mayor - March 2001
..thank you for the super disco you provided for our party....everyone enjoyed it...a lovely range to suit all ages, many thanks.
Sheila & Alan Riley, Amington - July 2000.
..The Deputy Mayor, Carmel Morson, was so impressed that she would like you to do her dinner/dance when she is Mayor.
Karen Stokes, Secretary to the Mayor - March 2000
..thanks for the disco it was superb.
John & Rose Gattrell.
Thank you for making my birthday so wonderful. The music was fantastic and with the karaoke it could not have been better.
Keith Lumley, Tamworth - August 1998
..and you did us proud with the disco...everyone semmed to enjoy themselves.
Chris & Jane Wilkie, Bury St Edmunds - May 1998
Everyone has remarked that they really enjoyed the party atmosphere you seemed to create and family thought you were great fun. We will certainly recommend you without hesitation, and wish you continued success for the future.
Dave & Sue Scrivens - Nov 1996
Thanks on behalf of the staff and students for running your Disco at our Awards evening at Drayton Manor.
Tamworth & Lichfield Colleges - 1996
thank you for helping to support our fundraising event.
John E Price, Tamworth - 1994
..a big thank you for being a great DJ at our wedding. Everyone enjoyed the disco and karaoke. I'll be recommending you to family and friends.
Sam and Dave Sharland
Thank you for all your efforts last Friday at our 'Bad Taste Party' Your kindness both in judging the outfits and playing for longer than originally booked was greatly appreciated..
Friends of The Samaritans - 1992
..many of those who came commented how much they enjoyed the disco. I hope we have the chance of coming to one of your discos again..
Roger Hooker - June 1992
Everyone has spoken very highly of your professional manner and good music that helped the party go with such a swing.
Brian & Mary Rosenberg, Elford - 1992
Thank you for the excellent job you did for us at my daughters wedding at Marston Farm Hotel..everyone had a wonderful time..did your part to perfection
Valerie Lloyd, Kingsbury - 1990
..for the superb disco you done for my 21st, it really was super, you made the party. Everyone commented how excellent it was....I will have no hesitation in recommending you.
Debbie Williamson, Tamworth - 1988
..how much we all enjoyed the music and entertainment that you provided for us on Friday night. If you ever need a recommendation, just come to us, we can say with complete honesty that your disco is enjoyed by everone from 16 to 60.
INA Bearings, Birmingham - 1986
Everyone enjoyed themselves and commented on the variety of music.
Derek & Mary Grice, Dordon - 1987
Thank you for helping Michelle & Mark's wedding go off without a hitch. Everyone enjoyed the disco and we thought you catered for all ages.
Margaret & Ken Jordan
Thank you for making our presentation evening a great success. Everybody I have spoken to have said how much they enjoyed themselves and this due to your efforts as the DJ.
Rob Jones, Albert FC.
