Testimonials

The feedback we get from venues and audiences is always really important to us and has been overwhelmingly positive. Have a read of some of their views on a night with Break Cover…

You can contact us by posting on our Facebook page or emailing info@BreakCoverBand.com with a review of your experience with Break Cover

“A huge success I’d say. You were fantastic and I’ve already had calls to book you for this year!! All the best and thanks again, we’ll no doubt be in touch!!” Penny Mansergh, Sixpenny Handley Village Hall, 31 December 2023 (New Year’s Eve).

“It was without doubt one of the most enjoyable, full on Salisbury Live events of recent years… fantastic as usual (What a voice!!). The perfect and brilliant end to the day.” Colin Holton, Salisbury Live Fundraiser, Alderbury Club, 30 April 2023.

last night was fantastic. We really enjoyed it and seemed like everyone did too, The pub and function room were packed!!” Matt Carter, The Woodfalls Inn, Redlynch, 3 February 2023

Outstanding musicianship and very nice folks… excellent entertainment. Booked them for a private party and they did not disappoint – highly recommend!” Iain Lang, Facebook, 12 December 2022

“Great Music, I challenge anyone to not love 80’s Rock lol! Fabulous humour which was definitely needed last night and great team spirit, each with a great voice. Although I didn’t hear the drummer sing to be fair ? lol his drum solo absolutely rocked though!! 10/10 for fabulous entertainment, I’d go again.” Emma-Jayne, The Barford Inn, Barford St Martin, 25 June 2022

“This is one band that takes performing seriously, but seriously having fun at the same time.” Malcolm Johnson, 10th Anniversary, Qudos, 20 May 2022

“I would just like to sincerely thank you for playing at my birthday party on Easter Sunday. Please thank each of the band. Absolutely brilliant. My friends and family all love you and hope to hear you somewhere soon. Take care… Fran x” Fran Parmeter, Salisbury Rugby Club, 17 April 2022.

“Cheers guys for bringing the music and love back to SAC!” Mike Scott, Sound Engineer, Salisbury Arts Centre, 12 November 2021.

“Thanks for last night to you all, fantastic music, well done and your new line up is now sounding brilliant, love your new drummer!” Jackie Dryden, Figheldean Club, 4 September 2021.

“Great to see you last night. Fantastic entertainment and had the dance floor filled throughout. You guys were rocking the house. Good job” Bob Huxley, Qudos Music Bar & Grill, 19 October 2019.

“If you are looking for a high quality act for your  event / festival / club / pub / wedding then look no further than Break Cover, these guys/gal are a tremendously tight, top quality act who will make your event go off with a boom, I would like to thank you all so much from everyone at Fun in the Field for the fantastic set you did for us, supporting our event, providing the drum kit/lights for the evening entertainment, bloody amazing musicians/vocalists and genuinely great folks, thankyou once again” Neil Banks, Fun In The Field, 25 August 2019.

“Feedback about the music was really good so thank you for that! ” Juliet Coveney, Centre Manager (Salisbury Arts Centre) Beerex 39, 15 June  2019.

“Thank you guys so much for Friday!! You looked and sounded incredible and all of our guests agreed!! What a relief that the sound system didn’t cut out!! We can’t wait to see you at another gig soon!” Natasha & Richard, Sandbanks (with a noise limiter), 10 May 2019.

“Break Cover were the main act for the launch of our charity, Charlie’s Star – www.charliesstar.org We had an amazing evening and they had the floor packed throughout the night. Such an amazing time was had by all involved and we were so pleased that Break Cover joined us as a major part of the night! We highly recommend them for your next party…… you will not be disappointed at all.” Baz Burns, via Facebook, 8 May 2019.

“Dear the fantastic Break Cover Band, Thank you so much for your kind and generous support for the launch of Charlie’s Star Charity.  You have helped us raise a wonderful £8500, enabling us to start providing respite breaks for families who are facing the toughest time after losing a child.  The money raised from the 80’s Icon Event has enabled us to book the first local families a respite break in Cornwall.  My words cannot even begin to express how much that means to them… once again I would like to say a sincere and heartfelt thank you. ” Jan Burns, Charlie’s Star Charity, 6 April 2019.

“Energetic & full of personality- Always looking to give their fans & audiences a great music experience across a mix of eras & styles” Jez Caesar, Facebook, 25 March 2019.

Stephen Smith recommends Break Cover “Cause thery’re fantaboulis!” Facebook, 7 March 2019.

“kickass dirty band! love it !!! rock on … wicked !!!” Matt JSL tan, Fandalism, 26 February 2019.

“A solid performance as always, excellent sets, tight performance, widely spoken about by the members, head swell deserved” Kelvin O’Brien, Alderbury Sports and Social Club, 26 December 2018.

“Had a great time listening yesterday , you guys rock !!! Our daughter who usually is very noise sensitive actually stood and listened and rocked to the music ( she is autistic) me personally I loved the music song choices and loved the lady singer !!! ❤️thank you for a great time” Alexandra N Boyd, Audience Member on Facebook, Salisbury CarFest, 9 September 2018.

”Thank you Simon and Break Cover for being a big part of the FirsFest family this year. You were the perfect band to get the Social jumping and you sure did. Love to you all, Steve & the FirsFest Team” FirsFest, Firsdown Music Festival, 11 August 2018

Figglefest 7 July 2018:

  • Wow! Great gig very slick, great sound. Loved it!” Mark S;
  • We had a really great afternoon/evening with all the great bands plus Break Cover! Thank you.  Awesome x” Hayley;
  • Really like the new singer, love the line up, love the set list. It was nice before, but it felt different last night.. and you sounded like a band that was doing it purely for fun, it seemed less self conscious. And it is really hard to explain that because you are always so tight and professional anyway, but the new line up has a different chemistry. ” Jonathan R;
  • One of the dads has seen you loads of times and he said “They have really grown in sound.”” Anon,

Many thanks to Break Cover who were absolutely incredible tonight. Brilliant gig tonight guys and gal, thank you so much !”  Neil Tonge, Salisbury RFC, 22 June 2018

Was an absolute pleasure having Break Cover entertain us. See you soon”  Bill Solomon, The Testwood Club, Totton, 16 June 2018

This Saturday we welcome back the very popular Break Cover. A hugely entertaining band that always rocks the roof!” The New Inn, Amesbury,  8 May 2018

An excellent evening. Came up from Poole after seeing you a while ago at the Barrington Centre in Ferndown supporting John Coghlan’s Quo. Thanks.” Andy Pedrick on Facebook, The Wig & Quill, Salisbury, 24  February 2018

Great music on Sunday at Salisbury – thanks guys!” Visitor Post on Facebook, Salisbury Sunday Market, 17  December 2017

your music was awesome !!!” The Steak Out Restaurant, Salisbury Sunday Market, 17  December 2017

I would like to thank Break Cover for playing at RAF Odiham Live Music Club in August 17. What a great band! Great musicians fronted by an amazing vocalist. All the feedback has been amazing and we all want to know…When can you come back?” Colin Redfearn, RAF Odiham Live Music Club, 31 August 2017

“So now Qudos Salisbury needs a new roof – Break Cover just blow it off! What a fantastic night all the old songs and some new ones. They really had the place rocking. Look out for their
next gig and come along and enjoy yourself – see you there” Pete Clackett, Audience Member, Qudos Music Bar & Grill, Salisbury, 4 March 2017

“Thanks for a great night, your support, & of course excellent music” Jez Ceaser, Dreamflight Charity Event, Talking Heads, Southampton, 21 January 2017

The Royal Oak, New Year’s Eve at The Royal Oak, comments from Facebook, 1 January 2017 :

  • “Fantastic start to the new year. Thank you for taking the time to entertain us so magnificently x” Sarah Browne,
  • “Thank you for playing for us! Heard you were absolutely amazing! Happy New Year xx” Lisa George,
  • “I applaud all the bands and entertainers each year for giving the public such a FANTASTIC new year a lot of hard work for you all. THANK YOU.” Robert Symes,
  • “Such a good night, excellent entertainment x” Jeanette Kinsey,  “Thank you for an amazing night! Happy new year!!” Vicki McIntosh,
  • “Brilliant night xx” Lorraine Safe, “Thank you to everyone who joined us last night to celebrate with the amazing ‘Break Cover’”

“The band ‘Break Cover’ from Salisbury area, playing at the Barrington Theatre, Ferndown. These guys provided an awesome support for ‘John Coghlan’s Quo’ – the original Status Quo drummer from the very early days. Both Break Cover and the main band put on excellent shows, and provided an enjoyable evening to the hooked crowd. We provided Sound & engineering for the evening.” Ralph Walsh, Pulse PA on Facebook, November 2016

“5th (of November) at the Barrington was the first time I’ve heard of you guys and I have to say you were awesome.The energy you put out instantly warmed the crowed to you. Your playing was tight and professional. Hope to see you down our way soon” Phil George on Facebook, November 2016

“Thanks for playing here. All my staff and volunteers said how good you guys were.” The Barrington Theatre, Ferndown (supporting John Coghlan’s Quo), November 2016

“We just wanted to say thank you for the great music on Saturday. We had a great day and the music was brilliant everyone really enjoyed it. Thanks again for coming all the way to St Ives for our special day.” Charlotte and Steve, St Ives September 2016.

“Feedback has certainly been very positive regarding Break Cover’s performance, clearly evident by the enthusiastic reaction of the crowd out front so well done to you all.” George Mathers, FirsFest’16 Organisation Committee, August 2016

“It’s a real treat when Salisbury’s official ‘best covers band’ rocks up and performs a mix of pop, rock and dance classics. A busy night is guaranteed.” Salisbury Live Brochure May 2016

“The first live band in The Mill for some time and it was worth the wait!! Thank you to all who came along to sing and dance and thank you to the band. We can’t wait to have you back again!!!.” Luke Taggart, The Mill, Salisbury, via Facebook,  2 May 2016.

“It was really inspirational. to discover your band last night. Looking forward to the next time listening to the band in different surroundings. I really enjoy my music and it’s real pleasure to hear a band that holds them self as one. The vibes that the band generate between themselves whilst performing. It’s quite inspiring.” Ian Armstrong, Audience member JC Deann, 6 March 2016.

“Thank you so much for last night, everyone has been raving about the band so hope you get some bookings from it. You were brilliant and I’m so glad you were there. Please pass on my regards to Claire – I had no idea she could sing and thought she was excellent – you all were. Many thanks again, Katie” Birthday Party, The Rainbow On The Lake, February 2016.

“These guys require no intro, voted Best Covers Band at the 2014 Salisbury Music Awards. An award voted on entirely by the public says it all really. You just need to sing along and have a great time. Very much in demand is this lot, which is why they are playing twice over Salisbury Live. They look the part and they sound the part. Come along and see/hear for yourself.” Salisbury Live, Salisbury Arts Festival, May 2015

“I have been singing / in a band for just under 6 month and had the pleasure of performing at the same open mic night as Break Cover, blown away by the standard and performance. I learnt a lot, not only that I have a lot of work to do but also how to entertain a crowd. Looking forward to going to a full gig, good luck for 2015 guys” Kenneith Brannagan, Sarum Live, 18 Feb 2015

“I’ve been a BIG Break Cover fan for quite a while now. It’s always a treat to see them live in action. The band is rockin’ the joint!! Yes indeed!!”Marc Roberge, Lakeport California 18 Feb 2015

No jive…completely live!! Very cool !! Don Borgal, Halifax, Canada, 18 Feb 2015

“Seen them on many occasions even got their CD playing in the car all the time; great band; highlight; recommend; do yourself a favour go see them pete” Peter Cackett, 18 Feb 2015

“Ken my buddy from next door invited us to watch Break Cover, by the way he’s the light and sound man for the group , we’ve seen them play a few times now , each time we listen to them the better they sound ,so we will be getting those dancing shoes , and beer goggles on again real soon and joining them for some good music and a knees up .” Deborah Watkins, Amesbury, 18 February 2015

“Sweet! Great classic sound. You guys are obviously tight and have a great song list!” Austin Jax, 11 February 2015

“Top-notch live performing band.
Gets a crowd going!!” Marc Roberg 17 January 2015

“Great mixture of pop and rock songs and it feels like the tempo never lets up!!” Simon B, Cambridge UK, 10 January 2015

“Just to say a really big “THANK YOU” to you all for playing at the Old Bell in Warminster in aid of Warminster Carnival. Over £300 was raised a brilliant night was had by all who attended. If there is anyone out there that want’s a really entertaining group for a do I suggest you get intouch with these guys, they are local and very very good. Thank you all once again.” Warminster Carnival Committee, 19 September 2014

“Excellent night had by all. These guys gave up their evening to raise money for this years Warminster Carnival, over £300 was made, and a great night from all of those attending.” Sandra Major, the Old Bell in Warminster,  19 September 2014

“What a great night. Hats off to you guys; such a good band. Really impressed and well entertained. Brill” Neal Bonner, Qudos Music Bar & Grill, 12 September 2014

“Thanks for that, it was good night and everyone enjoyed themselves” Scott, Landlord, The Old Ale House, 2 August 2014

“Great show – especially yourselves. Great arrangements, entertaining guitar “interplay”, a non-male singer who has picked up a lot of easily-recognised influences and packaged them together in a unique, style of her own.  We stayed all day Saturday – from village fete to upsticks, getting on for midnight. Great entertainment. You guys were even better than the hog roast.” Hill, The Bridge Music Festival, 28 June 2014

“An excellent, well-rehearsed band, who we hired for our wedding in June. Many favourable comments from our guests. Simon and the guys were very easy and friendly to deal with, both beforehand and on the day. They cover a great repertoire from the early 60s to more-or-less the present day, but crucially stick to songs they know they can do justice to – which are many. So thanks guys; you sent us `rocking` into married life!”
Paul & Natashia Blowfield 27 June 2014

“This stonking rock / blues cover band are a cut above the rest. They play a great variety of hits with great flair and accuracy, and communicate a great love for rock’n’roll. In short, they get the party started.” Francesca Stout 19 Apr 2014

“I’ve been around a while and I’ve seen a lot of bands and you guys are right up there” A Customer, Qudos Music Bar & Grill, 22 Feb 2014

“Brilliant night at the Boscombe down rec club. Unbelievable, always put a fab show on :)” Lucy Jones, 15 Feb 2014

“Happy New Year! Salisbury Rugby Club rocked, drink was taken… and Break Cover were sensational!” Neil Tonge, Salisbury Rugby Club, New Years Eve 2013

The Music You Love – Rocked Up. Award winning covers band playing music from the sixties through to the present-day. For bookings, please call Simon on 07968 967906