Testimonials


"The Matzoh Boys brought an incredible festival energy to our wedding. Their musical mashups of pop and Jewish tunes kept the dance floor packed all night, our guests couldn’t stop raving about the band afterwards. Thanks for helping make it the night of our lives!"
- Michelle and Alex
"Hi guys, Just wanted to thank you for making Mike Leigh's party so special last night. You were brilliant and everyone enjoyed your amazing music. All good wishes and hope to get to one of your gigs soon."
- Alison Steadman
"Jonny, Jake and all the Matzoh Boys and Girls! You guys absolutely killed it on Sunday. The music and atmosphere was electrifying. The ruach was great! Jonny, you were right, you guys deliver the best hora set! Thank you so much for making our wedding a real party! And just being an absolutely pleasure to deal with over these last few months. Hope to see you guys soon! Lots of love."
- Paloma and Jono
"Hi Jake, Jonny et al, Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the absolutely fantastic job you all did at our wedding on Sunday. You were just brilliant. So many of our guests commented on how amazing you were. Indeed, a few of our professional musician friends were particularly impressed by you which obviously speaks volumes! In addition, a number of people have said their favourite and most unforgettable part of the day was Jonny singing Erev Shelshoshanim. It was just fabulous and a perfect addition to the service. So a big thank you from us both for everything and making our day all the more special. Wishing you all a happy new year."
- Tanya and Dave
"Please can you pass, once again, our huge thanks to everyone in the Matzoh boys for making last night such a great success. You really helped us to make it a real celebration and were absolutely perfect in every way"
- Sonia (Jewish Care Volunteer Awards)
"Dear Jake, Peter & Jonny, Writing in haste before we go off on our honeymoon, but we wanted to thank you for an incredible day yesterday! The music at the ceremony was so beautiful, the Israeli dancing music was absolutely fantastic - I had way too much fun being thrown in the air during that! - and the singers, drummer and additional musicians for the last sets were just amazing too. Everyone has been raving about you all! I wanted to thank you at the end of the night but I missed the chance, but a huge thank you as you gave us an amazing party."
- Tania and Sam
"Jonny and the Matzoh Boys were everything we'd hoped for. We loved our chuppah music and have received loads of compliments from our guests (both regular Jewish-wedding-goers and first-timers). They provided an awesome Israeli dancing set which even our shyest guests couldn't help but get involved with. Every aspect - from the quality of Jonny's vocals to the flawless playing and soul of the band - was perfect - thanks so much."
- Jonny and Naomi
"You guys were absolutely brilliant and the highlight of the wedding, so much so that after the dancing my dad in his speech said that i think after that we'll all be converting to Judaism, which brought the house down and was the line of the night! Also, bringing us both up on stage to sing at the end was a great idea. Thanks again and best wishes"
- Jenna
"I can't believe I didn't have/seize a chance to speak with you on Saturday! I'm so sorry. But what I would've said is THANK YOU so so much for your fantastic music, and for whipping up our friends into a magnificent, joyful whirl. We had such a wonderful time, in huge part thanks to you. Thank you, thank you."
- Katya and Ben
"The Matzoh boys played at our wedding at Hatfield House on the 5th of May 2019. They were amazing! We had a 3 piece band at the Chuppah, followed by jazz music during reception and an epic 8 piece for our dinner/dance. Months after the wedding, we still have people telling us how great they were, and what an excellent atmosphere they created. They know how to do Jewish and non Jewish well, which is really difficult to find. We would recommend them to anyone!"
- Natalie and Samson
"We are just beginning to return to normality after the wedding on Sunday. We loved it all and the band were such a part of making it the simcha we really wanted. The music at the chuppah and Jonny singing was just wonderful and we can’t wait to see the video to relive it all again. It made the ceremony so special for us all – just what we had hoped for. You understood our guests/your audience and played the right type of music at the right times and the dance floor was never empty – even though we had an enormous dance floor – and the women in particular have commented that it was great to be able to do Israeli dancing without being ‘bashed’ by the men! The ruach was just amazing – exactly what we wanted and it didn’t stop the whole night. We have had wonderful comments about you all – many people asking who you are and where you’re from - and your name is certainly out there now! Rob loved the trumpet playing as he walked from the Tish to the Bedeken so thank you for making that happen at such a special time. Please thank all the band members for being a part Chloe and Rob’s wedding and making it the spectacular party it was."
- Suzanne and Lance
"Dear Jake and all the Matzoh Boys, We just wanted to say a huge thank you for helping us celebrate our wedding on Saturday night. The dancing was such a highlight for us, and it felt amazing to have everyone getting involved and having such a good time. So many people have told us it was their favourite part of the day. Your caller did a great job of leading things, and there was so much energy throughout the set. Plus you made everything really easy for us in the lead up to the day, and on the evening itself (I know we were some way behind schedule!). I’m sorry we didn’t get a chance to say thank you on the night, but we really do appreciate it."
- Tristan and Natalie
"Dear Jake, Peter, Jonny and the rest of the Matzoh Boys, Thank you for the incredible music you played at Rachel's bat mitzvah. The dance floor was full for the evening and everyone appreciated the authentic, uplifting, lively songs, as well as the soulful tunes, all played with your own style that made it unique and very appealing. Many people have been praising your music and commenting on how much it helped created the warm, inclusive atmosphere. Our kids loved having the opportunity to play with you. Thank you for so effortlessly including them in a couple of the songs - you have new band members ready to join you when you need them! Thank you also for all the support and helpful advice you gave us in the lead up to Rachel's bat mitzvah - it was a pleasure to work with you and we look forward to hearing you play at other simchot!"
- Laura and Adrian
"Jake You were terrific in all possible ways.... and really made the party the success I have been told it was!! Thank you Jake...and for all your patience, time and reassurance for first-timers. You were a pleasure to work with. Please pass on our thanks and appreciation to your wonderful band and singers"
- Claire
" just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for sunday night, you guys were phenomenal and people just didn't want to leave the dancefloor! Everyone said how amazing you were so thank you for helping to make the night so special!"
- Nadia and Olivier
"Thank you so much for playing at Sophia's bat mitzva party on Sunday. We can't tell you how much we enjoyed the evening, in no small part due to your fabulous music. Our guests were so impressed by your sound, your professionalism, your look, your musicianship and your very obvious passion for what you do so well. So many of our guests wanted to know who you were and how we found you! Our family will always treasure the memory of Sophia's bat mitzva and we're so grateful to the Matzoh Boys for making it so special."
- Michal and Jeremy
"Dear Jake, Peter and The Matzoh Boys (and Girls!), We wanted to say thank you so much for the absolutely amazing job you did on Sunday. The music during the ceremony was beautiful and spiritual and it was also wonderful to have a fusion of Sephardi and Ashkenazi musical themes. Im Eshkachech Yerushalayim was a particularly special moment for us. Everyone said how moving this was and it is something we will remember forever. For the Israeli dancing you really judged the atmosphere perfectly and we had various Jewish people telling us that it was the most enjoyable Israeli dancing they have ever done. We even had a non-Jewish friend say he wanted to convert in order to do more of it! The first dance was really lovely, and we loved how the older guests were able to enjoy songs that they knew, but we were also really impressed by the addition of your own personalities and unique style. The atmosphere stayed strong, and even built up towards the end, thanks to the perfectly judged song selection as well as fantastic input from all of your lead singers. We were so impressed throughout the day with your ability to judge and react to the mood in the room. It was also really fantastic how you added in the house and dance tracks for the final part of the set, and the jazz trumpet playing over the top was exactly what we had hoped for"
- Joanne and Jacob Turner
"I write to thank you and the whole band so very much for playing at our wedding. It really was the evening of our lives, and one of the highlights for me was your performance and the dancing it instigated. Your music before dinner comprehensively broke the ice and, from that point onwards, the atmosphere of joy and affection was set. We have lost count of the number of people who said how much they loved it, and for a good number of those it was their first experience of a Jewish wedding and they dived in and embraced it. You were so very right in your early advice and confidence that people would not be hesitant to join in. I am very grateful to you for your patience and conscientiousness in the preparation for the night; it really was a pleasure to deal with you and the whole experience was enormously enjoyable."
- Nick and Rebecca
"You absolutely rocked it and made a huge contribution to an amazing night. Thanks for taking on all our suggestions and making it the perfect party. The ceremony was lovely, the klezmer dancing worked to a tee, the ska reggae set was fantastic and then you totally rocked it home. You got the love was a special moment that we will never forget and you were definitely right about the Latin track at the end. Everyone had a brilliant time and the dance floor was heaving from beginning to end which was just what we wanted. Thanks again. Really good to have met you and hope to see you again. A couple of people were asking for your contact details."
- Jes and Bridget
"Thanks so much for Sunday night!!! You were all fabulous and helped create a wonderful atmosphere to get the party going. The virtuoso violinist was a special extra!! Thank you all very much I hope you had a good time too...."
- Frances and Justin
"I just wanted to thank you and the band for last Friday night at Bush Hall. I had a fantastic party and everyone I spoke to absolutely loved the band and in particular the lead singer. You made it a really wonderful occasion and and all my friends and family have been full of compliments on your performance. You were all worth every penny and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to others. Once again my grateful thanks for helping us all celebrate in such style."
- Emma
"I just wanted to thank you and the band for such an amazing performance yesterday - the music and tradition was such an important part of the day and you helped make it! We had loads of people come up to us and comment on how beautiful and atmospheric the music was during the service, and also how much they enjoyed the Israeli dancing of which the band was such an important part."
- Jess and Rich
"We just wanted to say a huge thank you for playing at our wedding last week. You were absolutely fantastic and all our guests commented on how brilliant you were. You were exactly what we were looking for for our big day and we can't thank you enough for creating such a fab atmosphere and a great party. If any potential clients need a reference, we'd be more than happy to provide one!!"
- Paula and Steve
"We just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and the band for your wonderful playing, both at the synagogue and at Claridges. The music at the synagogue really helped to kick off the day and gave a brilliant atmosphere in the room, and at Claridges we both had so much fun dancing away to the Hora set, it was just perfect. We will definitely recommend you to all of our friends and family if a Jewish band is needed!"
- Izzy and Matthew
"Dear Jake, Peter and all the Matzoh Boys Just to thank you for an absolutely terrific evening at Brunswick House. You were everything I'd hoped for and more. You judged the dynamic perfectly and were absolutely brilliant. Everyone thought the band was amazing. Thank you so much for a really wonderful performance."
- Doe and Lawrence
"Dear Jake, Peter and the rest of the Matzoh Crew Just wanted to say a huge thank you for playing such a vital part in making our wedding the truly fantastic experience that it was! I've lost count of all the people (several of them professional musicians) who've spontaneously praised your performances from the lead-up to the ceremony through to the very last song of the night. You were outstanding and we're going to warmly recommend you to anyone we know."
- Nadia and Brad
"Dear Matzoh Boys We just wanted to send you a quick note to say thank you for the amazing set you played at our wedding. You really helped to make the day as amazing as it was. We have been sure to pass on our details where people have enquired!"
- Joe and Cat
"Peter, Just wanted to say thanks again for putting on such a great show at our wedding. All the guests loved the music and the set was perfect."
- Richard and Anna
"Hi Peter Thanks again to you and the band for Saturday night. Everyone was impressed and your set with Zoe created special memories for all the family."
- Simon, Jacob and Zoe
"Peter, The band were great - just perfect! We could have danced the night away but the time just went by too quickly. Thanks to all the guys - you are a very talented bunch and I hope we get a chance to party with you again."
- Gaby
"I just wanted to thank you for the fab set of music you played at our wedding on June 3rd this year. We just received our wedding video and the atmosphere was just great and we received such good feedback! So thanks! And hope to hear you guys again soon!"
- Rachel and Ben
"Hi Peter & Jake, Thanks for helping to make our wedding day truly memorable - every one loved the music!!"
- Debbie and Dan
"Dear Matzoh Boys, just a short note to thank all of you for the great music at Amy & Alex's wedding. You caught & created the mood wonderfully with a great choice of Israeli and other music. We all had a fantastic time and know that you were the heart beat of our simcha."
- Zoe and Peter
"Just wanted to say thanks again - you were fantastic on Saturday and were the perfect finale to a wonderful evening! Layla and I loved the music and we received so many favourable comments about you from our guests - everybody, dancers and non-dancers alike, thought you were great. Also, I hope you saw that your playing was so amazing that you even prompted complete strangers, innocently passing by in the street outside, to spontaneously burst into dance! Our friend spotted said dancer in the moonlight through the window and went outside to invite him in: after being twirled around the road a few times, she found out that he was a visitor form New York. Although he was too polite to gatecrash our party he asked her to pass on his compliments on your playing. I would like to lavish you with praise but I can't compete - I can think of no higher compliment than passers by stopping in their tracks to dance in the street!"
- Patrick and Layla
"Dear Matzoh Boys, I didn't have a chance to thank you on Sunday but you did a wonderful job! The music for the Chuppa and the Reception was perfect and enjoyed by all. It was a truly wonderful celebration. Many thanks for helping to make it such a special wedding. I hope I'll get the chance to hear you again soon."
- Judy
"Thanks so much for a really fun Sunday afternoon. We all had a great time, the music was fantastic (and all the neighbours thought so too :) ). It was also a lovely opportunity for the girls to get to play their instruments."
- Annette
"You were all really good and everyone is phoning me to say how much they enjoyed the party - food, venue and band. Viva Espana was a great success. Thanks and I will suggest you to any relatives or friends. Thank you for making my birthday a very very happy occasion."
- Marilyn
"The Matzoh Boys hit the perfect note. The music transcended the generations and kept everyone on their feet all night. The Matzoh Boys are a fantastic simcha band. Thank you again, you guys helped make our wedding what we wanted it to be."
- Matthew and Paula
"Jake, Peter and all the Matzoh Boys and Girls We wanted to thank you for the fantastic music and the great job you did at our wedding. Everyone has commented how much they enjoyed it and how brilliant you were and the great music, not only the klezmer (which many said was a lovely and different touch), but also the Latin and jazz: it was refreshing to mix the classics with something different, funky and, well, just brilliant! Thank you also for all your help in preparing our day - you were patient beyond words. We and all our guests had an amazing time thanks to you all and we will all be spreading the good word. Thank you all again"
- Zara and Dan
"Dear Matzoh Boys You were a great success on Sat night, I was delighted with our choice of band (especially as I had never heard you play before!) and my guests really enjoyed your music. Well done and thank you."
- Anna and Rebecca (The Batmitzvah Girl)
"Dear Peter and all the Matzoh Boys Thank you so much for your fantastic music at Majenta's batmitzvah. We all thought you were fantastic and really helped make the party so very special for everyone."
- Marice, Roland & Majenta
"Hi all! We've just returned from honeymoon and really wanted to write and say how much we enjoyed the music at the wedding. Lots of people commented on how much fun the dancing was, and we loved the after dinner set that you did. Many thanks also for being so flexible, it all feels like a haze now but you were really accommodating! Hope you enjoyed it, many thanks again"
- Emma and Eitan
"I just wanted to say a big thank you to you and your band for helping to make last weeks celebration the success it undoubtedly was. Your music certainly gave a lift to the proceedings and created just the atmosphere we were hoping for. So on behalf of Liz, Theo and myself thank you once again."
- Andrew
"Thank you so much, Matzoh Boys, you made our wedding even more special than we could have hoped. Everybody loved you. You really hit the spot, and we feel so lucky to have found you. We'll definitely be spreading the word around. Cheers!"
- Lanni and Joanne
"From our first enquiry through to the Matzoh Boys playing at our event, the service we received was second to none. Thank you for making our party so memorable, you were great!"
- Rocky May
"Thank you and the boys for an amazing performance at our wedding. You really were beyond superb, received many compliments (I think this manifested itself in the fact that you gave out all the contact cards you had) and helped contribute in making it the most amazing day we've ever had. Our friends and family have not stopped talking about the wedding, and we wouldn't have changed a thing. I hope you enjoyed playing as much as we enjoyed having you there."
- Joel and Isobel