Testimonials
Aww shucks. Here’s a bunch ‘o nice things people say about us (and our music).


“We all sung along to “I Fought the Law”… Everyone was crying and cheering. The enormity of that moment was incredible!”
FIRST SAME SEX WEDDING FEATURED ON MARIE CLARE


“Sarah’s voice was absolute perfection. I couldn’t have asked for more. It had the softness and the soul and the rawness I was hoping for, and it made the moment so so special for me and Russ”


” Fidel and Sarah listened carefully to what we wanted and made recommendations when we had no idea what would work. They made brilliant adaptations and suggestions of songs for every moment of our day. We absolutely adored having Fidel and Sarah play at our wedding. They were perfect!


“Fidel and Sarah are excellent humans. They bring a great vibe, an awesome range of tunes, and have a rad dynamic energy that seeps through their music! Bouncing from super fun covers of 80’s punk songs like ‘Skulls’ by The Misfits, to incredibly adorable original songs… they made the soundscape a blissful hit.”
READ ABOUT GERARD + SHAM’S COLOURFUL GLITTER BOMB WEDFEST
FEATURED ON HOORAY MAGAZINE


“ You guys brought a dream to life!
We were always dreaming of having genuine folk musicians at whatever kind of wedding we ended up having and you two are everything we imagined and more. ”
LAKE MOUNTAIN ELOPEMENT FEATURED ON WEDSHED


“You guys smashed it out of the field. I feel so so lucky that we stumbled upon you. You changed my perspective about our wedding, because it was OUR wedding and we could do whatever the hell we wanted.”
TRENTHAM ESTATE WEDDING FEATURED ON HELLO MAY

You guys were spot on. Super professional but still the relaxed, fun and silly vibe we were seeking. I think we firmly cemented our reputation as the dorkiest, most nonsense-loving couple in our circle of friends…. and we wouldn’t have it any other way!
thanks for making our day a blast. it was exactly the kind of shindig we enjoy.”
HEATHER + SHANE, GEELONG, VIC


” You two helped to make our wedding party perfect. You were funny and sweet, as well as cool and classy all at once. All the guests have commented about how great the music was and what lovely fun folk you are. We had a ball and wish we could do it again! “


“Who couldn’t want a band that plays I Wanna Be Sedated at weddings? We loved how much you fitted in with everyone else (especially Shane’s dad), as if you were family. And of course your performance couldn’t have been better!”
INTIMATE MELBOURNE WEDDING FEATURED ON HELLO MAY


“The perfect addition to our small and intimate wedding… the right amount of cool and fun with their instruments and personality. We couldn’t have asked for anyone more suited to our quirky style!”
NON BINARY WEDDING FEATURED ON DANCING WITH HER


” Dear Fidel & Sarah, Wow! That was epic! What an amazing memorable love fest. Thank you both so much for your kindness, friendship, support, and for the unique and charming music you provided at our wedding. You made the day so special for us and for all of our guests. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
PS Fidel & Sarah = the most amazing totally understated & awesome wedding band ever!!! “


“Fidel and Sarah told us straight up that they don’t do ‘mainstream’ weddings, which was perfect for us… they played a great range of music with their own personal spin, which pleased all of our friends and family and ensured the dance floor was never empty. We could not thank them enough for making our night so special.”


“Honestly, it was better than anything we could have imagined. It was absolutely perfect – thank you so much!! It was the best day. Let us buy you guys a beer sometime.
TANGLEWOOD ESTATE WEDDING FEATURED ON NOUBA

“Delicious harmonies.. diverse musical talent, and gorgeous voices ensured a wonderful ambience.”
LEANNE WOODS – KANGAROO ISLAND, SA

“Sarah is better than Jesus, just incredible!”
IVAN V – BUNGAREE STATION, CLARE VALLEY


“Ok happy to say…I have to declare that I officially have a crush on these two. They can folk up just about any song and bring something different completely. If you’re looking for that folky edge that is totally rad, these are the guys for you..”


“Nothing better than rolling up to a wedding and there’s live tunes and great drinks. Instant vibe. Fidel and Sarah would def be getting a guernsey.”


“They did an amazing job. They were spectacular and had the whole crowd on their feet all night. Laughing, singing, dancing and even ham boning (people ended up with bruises, they were that enthusiastic!)”
FOLK COUNTRY WEDDING FEATURED ON IVORY TRIBE


“What a whirl wind! Take me back! We can’t speak highly enough of you both. Beautiful, creative professionals. How lucky were we to have you! Thank you both so much for creating such a beautiful energy . Everyone couldn’t stop talking about how great it was to have you there… especially Clint! “
FARM WEDDING FEATURED ON HELLO MAY REAL WEDDING SPECIAL


“These two are not just the best little musical duo on the planet…they’re so much more than that. They’re cute, witty, funny, honest, self confessed grumps but most of all they are my friends and come with 1000 things to love about them. They are my all time go to musicians – as in real musicians, it’s what they do for a quid. And more than this they’re entertainers too!
Oh and they love gin. .
Most of all they are incredible human beings who have enormous integrity and professionalism which ironically goes with their relaxed easy vibes. Known lovingly by me as a couple of gypsies.”


” We loved how you guys really set the mood, and got the party started! It was the best day. Thanks so much for all your magic.”


“The best way to make an entrance to your ceremony is by dancing. This is best facilitated with fidel and sarah in tow, playing up a storm!”


” You sure did smash it….So amazing, made our night, you guys are absolute legends! “


“ We HONESTLY could not think of anything you could have done better. You guys are awesome! “

“Delicious harmonies.. diverse musical talent, and gorgeous voices ensured a wonderful ambience.”
LEANNE WOODS – KANGAROO ISLAND, SA

“Sarah is better than Jesus, just incredible!”
IVAN V – BUNGAREE STATION, CLARE VALLEY

“Delicious harmonies.. diverse musical talent, and gorgeous voices ensured a wonderful ambience.”
LEANNE WOODS – KANGAROO ISLAND, SA

“Sarah is better than Jesus, just incredible!”
IVAN V – BUNGAREE STATION, CLARE VALLEY

“Delicious harmonies.. diverse musical talent, and gorgeous voices ensured a wonderful ambience.”
LEANNE WOODS – KANGAROO ISLAND, SA

“Sarah is better than Jesus, just incredible!”
IVAN V – BUNGAREE STATION, CLARE VALLEY


” You sure did smash it….So amazing, made our night, you guys are absolute legends! “


“ We HONESTLY could not think of anything you could have done better. You guys are awesome! “

“ The best ever. Seriously I found the passion, commitment, energy and effort you gave was just what we needed!
BRIAN & PENNY – ADELAIDE

“Fidel and Sarah were fantastic! Easy to work with! They adjusted perfectly to suit the function and audience. Looking forward to having them play again”
KATRINA WHITE – EVENT CO-ORDINATOR ‘DRINKS ART FOOD TORQUAY’ FESTIVAL

Fidel and Sarah are scientifically proven to be the best goddamn wedding band in all the land!
Fact #1 They learnt ‘our’ song, Emmylou by First Aid Kit, in a matter of weeks and nailed with such perfection, despite frozen digits.
Fact#2 They lent me their spiced rum when I was freezing my nips off, which resulted in an absolutely knock-out capture (which is my fav photo of the wedding) ”
AMIE BOULTON – CARLTON, VIC

“Sarah and Dan’s wedding was an incredible experience and you guys made it truly special. There wasn’t a person without sore feet on Sunday”
CARLI HYLAND – DUBBO, NSW

“Blinded by the dust, you hear the sounds of a banjo start rocking, the dust starts to clear, your gaze settles on the musical duo that is Fidel and Sarah. They delight the crowd young and old, hypnotising and taking them to another era, back to old country swing, early blues and jazz.”
SOPHIE TURNER – FESTIVAL DIRECTOR, PRIDE OF THE WEST, QUILPIE, QLD

“Fantastic. I really loved it. Loved, everything about you, the way you talk to each other. All the little things that you say, and the instruments are fantastic.”
JENNY FRASER – KANGAROO ISLAND, SA


“Awww best job! Best job, yes siree Bob!”


“For cute as apple pie rustic, vintage wedding charm Fidel and Sarah are just the ticket to serenade you and your guests”

“Fidel and Sarah were such lovely people to have at my party. All of my guests loved the music that they played, and the vibe that they brought. I would highly recommend them as they certainly understand crowd atmosphere dynamics and alter their music accordingly.”
CATHY OKE – COUNCILLOR FOR THE CITY OF MELBOURNE

“ We all loved your tunes, you guys had them dancing up a storm by nights end! I’ll definitely be recommending you. “
JOSH LEEMAN – COLONIAL BREWING CO. BREWERY MANAGER – PORT MELBOURNE, VIC

“Fidel and Sarah were the highlight of my morning, their creative genius brought sunshine to my ears. Superb!”
KATELYN REW – SALESFORCE WORLD TOUR HOST – MELBOURNE, VIC

You superstars!!! It was such a pleasure working alongside you!I You guys got the crowd working, which is always imperative, and brought such a meaningful sound to the day – could not have gone any better!!!””
LAURA WILLS – HEAD STYLIST + OWNER OF WANDERLUST CREATIVE – TORQUAY, VIC.

“I enjoy very much. I adore that you two make magic together…”
JO LINCOLNE – BIG LOVE WEDDINGS CELEBRANT – BRISBANE

“Oh you two are just too cute!! ”
JOELIE CROSSER – WEDDING CELEBRANT – ADELAIDE HILLS

“ How did you guys become so awesome? ”
JOSH WITHERS – MARRIED BY JOSH – GOLD COAST

“What a man. What a woman. What a team. It was so, so lovely to meet and work with you both! As I said to Sarah before the ceremony, having live music just adds that little bit of something special to a wedding and with you two, it’s more than just a little bit.”
KOREN HARVEY – WEDDING CELEBRANT – PRAHRAN

“Your music makes me smile!”
Sally Hughes – Wedding Celebrant – Melbourne

“ God we love you guys”
The Altar Electric Wedding Registry – Melbourne

“Omg heart splody! Just beautiful”
Offbeat Bride – Seattle USA

“You guys are freaking gorgeous”
Talitha – The Byron Bay Wedding Celebrant

“Far out! You guys are simply awesome. You two make me wanna dance!”
Jess Kerr – Celebrant at Weddings By Jess – Kensington, VIC

“ My wedding was one of my most fav moments of my entire life. Made possible because of Russ, made perfect because of Fidel and Sarah. Love you guys xxxxx”
Anna Thomas – Phillip Island, VIC

“ Thanks so much for playing on our big day! When we floated past you sounded just lovely. We had the best day ever and it was so full of laughter and love.
Sophie + Chester – Perth, WA

“ We had the most amazing time. It could not have been a more perfect celebration for either of us. It suited us both as neither of us are natural center of attention type of people. Thanks again from the bottoms of our hearts. You guys honestly rock.”
Lisa + Wayne – Lorne, Victoria

“ Fidel & Sarah played at our wedding and it really was the icing on the cake. Everything was so easy to organise in the lead up to the wedding, thanks to these guys it really just took care of itself. They created a great atmosphere beginning with a lovely acoustic set by the fire place over drinks before bringing the groove for the reception. The music was enjoyed by everyone, even those pesky relatives who don’t move from the neck up were tapping their toes. I saw people dance who I never knew had the coordination to do so! You guys couldn’t have done better, I’m just hoping they legalise bigamy so I can do the whole thing again!”
Rachelle & Laurie – Rockhampton, QLD

“ Fidel and Sarah were the perfect addition to our wedding. They started the day off as a kickass acoustic solo then cranked it up a notch for reception with a full band (including double bass- woo hoo). They also performed MC duties, and included personal touches to account for our quirky personalities, even playing a little bit of the Dr Who theme music as we entered for the reception We received so much feedback during the night about how awesome the band were. We feel very lucky that Sarah and Fidel (and band) were part of our wedding.”
Nicole + Mike- Abbotsford, VIC

“ Worth every cent! I highly recommend Fidel and Sarah to anyone looking for a wonderful duo.”
Melina Caccetta- Kensington, VIC

“ Thanks again for Saturday – whattaday! So sad we didn’t get to say goodbye, I hope you at least got some of the cheese!! You guys were just perfect, did I mention how much I loved it! So perfect”
Sophie + Hamish – Bulleen, VIC


“Thank you very much for your performance at this year’s First Creek Winemaker’s Reserve Luncheon. The event was a huge success not only because of guests’ enjoyment factor but also in terms of wine sales on the day. I was impressed with your professionalism and flexibility on the day…. the music you played suited the event perfectly!”


“We were lucky enough to have Fidel and Sarah play the launch of our Melbourne pop-up: Gelato Fiasco – Log Cabin. They were professional to deal with, had a great sound and nailed the vibe from start to finish. Reviews from all VIP and media guests in attendance were glowing.”


“Our wedding would have been completely different it if weren’t for Fidel and Sarah. They really set a great atmosphere, interacted with the crowd, and sent everyone into a dance frenzy!”


“Fidel and Sarah really know how to engage a large crowd with their amazing musical and vocal abilities, they helped transport a crowd of thousands into a unique welcome experience, they were an absolute delight to work with!”


“Fidel and Sarah….more like Cinderella’s fairy godmother and the genie from Aladdin! These two are creators of magic and would be up there with some of Disneys greats. In the lead up to my dear brothers wedding I adopted the role of bridal secretary and had the pleasure of relaying a few phone calls between the bride and Fidel who felt like an old friend rather than hired entertainment. The warm fuzzy glow only grew on the day when they brought the moon the sun and the stars into the tiny barn where the ceremony was held. An all in sing along left the entire congregation feeling like they were in a movie and I mean… that’s the dream. In my own wedding pledge, I vow to accost random strangers outside engagement ring stores and implore them to connect with these utterly beautiful and equally talented people.!”


“ Fidel and Sarah were a highlight of our festival. Their love and passion for what they do shone through up on that stage! So many of our festival goers were up dancing and loving life when Fidel and Sarah were doing what they do best! Absolute joy to deal with guys, thank you xx ”

“Fidel & Sarah have entertained, relaxed, embodied the mood of many functions I’ve attended and organised. They’re incredibly talented and their ability to read the audeince and float along with the mood of each event is always pleasing. We’re so lucky to have these artists available to be hired in this region!”
Ferne Millen –
Photographer +
Organiser of Baker’s Dozen Women’s Business Luncheon

“Fidel and Sarah wander into your event and start rocking, rollicking, twanging and sizzling. Banjos fall out of their coats. Ukeleles are strummed faster than Tiny Tim could play Punk Rock standards. A trumpet appears every now and then and the room starts swinging and swaying. People take off their jumpers and sometimes stamp their boots. The audience clap hands as guitars play all the good old songs. Some of the youngsters listening even whistle as Fidel and Sara do their thing. These two musos sometimes sound like a depression era juke joint on wheels escapading through your musical memory. When they play, time flies out the window and takes a walk down Everywhere Street . Where’s that Street I hear you ask ? Go see , go hear for yourself- these two are more now than a zen monastery, and they dress snazzy like the biggest show offs on a Sunday promenade. Go see them now. Take along a lover, or a photograph of one who you once lost. Fidel and Sara’s songs might just bring them back, dancing and undressed just as you get ready for bed. See them if you can- they are the big beat of every weatherboard suburb, and you’ll wear out your shoes sooner than you thought. You might even go barefoot, in winter, after hearing them play. And they’ll even pay your medical bills if your toes become frost bitten.”
Robert Drummond –
Director of Geelong Fine Arts School

“ You 2 are a few of my favourite things”
Monty King – Wedding Celebrant – Newcastle

“You’ve got the coolest beard in the history of ever.”
Craig Cox – Rope N String

“You guys are awesomeness”
Steve Flamsteed – Wine Maker – Giant Steps Winery, Yarra Valley

What a BABE! ”
Emma – Pretty Flamingo Wedding Photography – Ballarat – VIC

“ Fidel and Sarah brought a unique experience. Full of energy, they’re super friendly, professional, very talented musicians. We would be delighted to have them back any time they’re in town!”
Lucy Jones- Kingscote, SA

“ Sometimes in this life you come across wonderful humans. These are two of the finest examples I know of. And they are equally talented to match. I LOVE that Fidel and Sarah are left of centre with their tunes (I’d pay good money to hear them cover The National’s ‘About Today’). Highly, highly recommended. ”
Paul Bonadio- Wedding Celebrant – Abbottsford, VIC

“ You are a magical golden rock n roll witch”
Kate Forsyth – Good Day Club – Footscray, VIC

“ You’ve made my day, that’s what you’ve done. You’ve won me over”
Naomi Terese – Fat & Skinny Catering – Nunawading, VIC

“Coolest wedding singers ever!!”
Georgie James – Wedding Photographer – Rutherglen, VIC

“Maaaan I love you two”
Carlo – Lunar Red Films – Melbourne – VIC

“ Ahhh watching you guys gives me goosebumps ( and not in a weird creepy way I promise. ). I love how you interact with each other and it’s so clear you genuinely love what you do.”
Anna T Photography – Mornington, VIC

“ Thank you again Fidel and Sarah for making our wedding extra special, miss you already”
Nathan Janecek, Charters Towers, QLD

“You guys rock!”
Danielle Binaisse – Wedding Celebrant – Vermont South,VIC

“You two just radiate pure joy!”
Margaret Milne – Wedding Celebrant – Docklands, VIC

“Just love your sound.”
Little Church Spring Hill – Kyneton, VIC

“You two are adorable!”
Little Black Sheep Hire Co – Ararat, VIC