THE MANDIBLES
"A group of superb musicians skilled and familiar enough with each other to experiment when the occasion demands. They can go out as an acoustic Gypsy Swing band or with a full PA system where they play a bit of everything. Look out for them with their full line up and their dance troupe'The Mandiblettes' "....
"Bath's rising stars: young expert musicians playing old time jazz and having fun with it, just as it was intended the first time around. A mad combination of gypsy jazz, small group mainstream swing jazz and anything else they might want to throw in the pot, The Mandibles is a recipe you'll love. ", Chapel Arts Centre, June 2009
"It swings, it grooves, it dances, and has a bloody good time doing it too. Arguably Bath's favourite band at the moment", The Bell, Set 2008
"The Mandibles combine some of the UK's top young gypsy swing players with high energy, jump-jive, theatrical performances and an enchanting musical imagination. These festival favourites induce crowds into frenzied, arm flinging, toe tapping dance floors as they rollercoaster through musical genres and simultaneously show what an extremely talented group they are. Not to be missed! ", Keynsham Music Festival, July 2008
"Jazz, Swing and dangerous rhythms from this play-anywhere bunch of Bath party people, possibly the best guarantee of a good time currently plying their trade in our fair city. ", Bath Fringe Festival Magazine, Apil 2008
"The Mandibles' thirst to entertain combined with their use of the baddest and maddest beats in town mean you'll be left in a frenzied state of arousal! ", "Their energetic peformances result in a crazed foot tapping and furious arm flinging", "...they are wildy entertaining in their on-stage prescence, they also have genuine talent", dv8 magazine, April 2008
"Ridiculously good energetic jazz/ska band from Bristol/Bath guaranteed to get your feet moving! " Mr Wolfs, Mar 2008
"The eclectic manner of their gigs and the energetic nature of their audiences made for a cult following", "sweetly sung vocals, romantic sax" Foggy Nation Magazine, Mar 2008
"The Mandibles are a vocal heavy, 40s-style line-up with strong originals blend gypsy jazz, swing, blues, rock'n' roll and all in between that's good and pure. " Bath Chronicle, Feb 2008
"The Mandibles have that ragtime, jazz, big band vibe going on which they perform with such enthusiasm (not to mention great musicianship) that you simply get drawn into their world. They feature double bass, sax, trumpet, keys and Graeme's deep crooning voice. Highly charming and perfect for a street party. " Ed Cesar, Moles, May 2007
"The Mandibles are a group of talented jazz musicians recently got together who are already causing a scene in the Bath and Bristol area. Amongst other things by busking on the back of fire engines and milk floats!... ", "...Just watch see and dance!! " Eazysounds, Spring 2007
