From: Jackie May
Date: Tue, Sep 3, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike
Everything was fantastic. The band was super easy going, and everyone loved their show! It was a big success! Thank you so much!
Jackie
From: michael hall
Date: Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Mike,
Hope all is well.
We were BLOWN away by the band at the wedding, it was an incredible evening and they really put on a great performance. We have heard countless times from family and friends how much fun they had. We can’t thank you enough for helping make our day memorable across the board when it came to the music.
We will be recommending your services to future couples in our lives that get married or have big events.
Thank you again,
Michael
From: Kelli Clawson
Date: Tue, May 14, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Hello Mike,
Everything went very well. Elena and the band were excellent, as always and the event was a record breaking fundraiser for The Arc NCR!
It was a great night.
Kelli
From: Candace Gerrety
Date: Thu, Jan 25, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
Yes! It went very well. The event was a huge success. The band was wonderful. The music was great. I wish the event could have lasted longer so that I could enjoyed it! The volume was great. The were very easy to work with and accommodating. All very nice.
I would definitely have them preform again and of course recommend you and your company!
Thank you again!
Candace
Goshen Hounds
From: Curtis Baisch
Date: Tue, Jan 2, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Happy New Year Mike,
The music was fantastic. Could not have been happier with the band and the choice of music. Would highly recommend. Got tons of praise from the attendees.
Thx,
Curt
From: Aaron Schultz
Date: Thu, Sep 14, 2023 at 1:23 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
We stopped counting the number of compliments we got about The Real Geniuses because there were FAR TOO MANY! This wedding band really showed up and showed OUT. So much fun starttofinish, which is exactly what we wanted. Every song was a banger, and the party didn't stop.
In addition to putting on a great show, The Real Geniuses were extremely easy to work with and accommodating. When we had to adjust their break timing midway through the reception due to the food timing being slower than planned, they said no problem and did what they could to help make our evening seamlessly enjoyable to our guests.
The Real Geniuses are worth every penny. You won't regret signing them for your wedding!
Best,
Aaron Schultz
From: Aaron Schultz
Date: Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 7:22 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Mike,
The Real Geniuses, as always, were a HUGE SUCCESS! We couldn't stop getting compliments about how Elena and the band absolutely KILLED IT (which, to their credit, they did!). We couldn't be happier with how it went.
Best,
Aaron Schultz
From: Kelli Clawson
Date: Tue, May 9, 2023 at 11:20 AM
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
Elena and the Band were AMAZING! They are so talented, and everyone was talking about them at our event. We were very pleased, and I would recommend them for anyone who wants to have a great band play at their event.
Elena was so easy to work with. She even created a “Paris” playlist for us to play during the VIP reception.
I will recommend them to anyone!
Kelli
From: Marianne Banister
Date: Fri, Dec 2, 2022 at 1:57 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Mike,
Real Geniuses were amazing as always and elevated the level of our event dramatically!
Thanks for checking in! Happy Holidays!
Marianne
From: Bryna Stankiewicz
Date: Wed, Nov 23, 2022 at 12:16 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Good afternoon Mike,
I want to say that they were fabulous!! The new singer is excellent! And Elena is also! We had more people on the dance floor than last year.
I will continue to highly recommend them. Thanks again and we look forward to seeing them next year.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Bryna (Bree) Stankiewicz
Event Manager
ShowPlace & Towman Exposition
From: Wallmeyer, Mary Alice
Date: Tue, Jun 7, 2022 at 11:33 AM
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
Thank you so much for all your help with reunion weekend!
The Real Geniuses were fantastic, and we thoroughly enjoyed working with them. Our guests had such a great time dancing and listening to them play.
Best,
Mary Alice
From: Elaine Bixby
Date: Mon, May 23, 2022 at 12:05 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Hey Mike the band did great! Everyone thought it was one of our best parties ever, primarily due to the band. They were flexible with the weather and with our food. They got the audience singing, dancing, and having a great time. 10/10!
Thanks,
Elaine
From: Christopher Harless
Date: Tue, Apr 5, 2022 at 12:13 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
The band was AWESOME. They were super easy to work with prior to the wedding and their performance during the wedding ceremony was perfect. Thanks again!
From: Jackie Kirch
Date: Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 8:44 AM
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
Everything was great. The band was awesome in all aspects. I’m trying to think of a reason to hire them again. Will definitely write a review on the knot.
Thanks and I’ll be in touch when I have my next event.
Jackie
From: Sarah L. Haney
Date: Thu, May 6, 2021 at 9:08 AM
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew! Today is my first day back to work – that might have to due with how amazing The Real Geniuses are! I boogied the night away! Haha! Every person at the wedding told one of us (David, myself, Julia, Chad or a family member) that the band was the BEST!! We had a packed dance floor from the start to the end of the night! We couldn’t be happier! Julia nailed it with her pick! She LOVED the band and loved Elana! The day was perfect from start to finish – we are so blessed!
Thanks again Andrew for all of your help through this process!
All the best,
Sarah
From: Sarah Stepahin
Date: Wed, Nov 11, 2020 at 9:31 AM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Mike,
Thanks for reaching out and for your congratulations. The Real Geniuses were amazing! They really did such a great job, we couldn't have been happier with the energy and music they delivered. I'll be sure to pass my compliments along on the knot.
Thanks so much!
Sarah
From: Greg Schumacher
Date: Mon, Oct 5, 2020 at 9:33 AM
Subject: RE: THANK YOU from The Real Geniuses!!!
To: Elena Martin
Elena,
Thanks for your note and there is no doubt that you and the band were a primary reason for the success of the event. With so many unknowns as we adjust to the new normal, the evening was more than we hoped and the music selection was perfect in keeping everyone energized. We sincerely appreciate your willingness to be a part of our annual fundraiser and hope that the opportunity will arise in the near future for a return visit.
My best wishes to you for continued success,
Greg
From: Lori Crook
Date: Mon, Dec 23, 2019 at 10:56 AM
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike – everything was great. The band was wonderful. Thanks so much!
Best,
Lori Crook
Director of Events
The Maryland MultiHousing Association
From: Gina Avramidis
Date: Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 1:05 PM
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike –
They were awesome! Everyone loved them and we plan to book them for next years event once we have date and location.
Gina
From: Meagan Denette
Date: Wed, Nov 27, 2019 at 12:53 AM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Andrew Juge
Hello, everything was great! The band sounded amazing and was loved by all our guests. It was easy to communicate with them and everything was handled perfectly! Their knowledge of songs and the material they played and sung was great!
Thanks again so much!!!
Meagan Denette
From: Charlie Braden
Date: Wed, Sep 25, 2019 at 10:53 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Mike,
Our daughter's wedding was PERFECT thanks to our wonderful band, The
Real Geniuses! Their music is electrifying and so much fun to dance
to!! All ages were out on the dance floor and we had a blast!! I
highly recommend them for any occasion and especially a wedding!
We found this band through Sam Hill Entertainment and we couldn't have been
more pleased. They made the whole process easy and they kept us
informed every step of the way. Thank you, Sam Hill and The Real
Geniuses, for making our daughter's wedding so special!!!
Sincerely,
Beth Braden (MOB) :)
From: Lisa Braden
Date: Tue, Sep 3, 2019 at 10:11 AM
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Hello Mike,
They were fantastic! We will definitely book them again. Stay tuned!
Have a great day!
Lisa Braden
Director of Activities and Communications
Regency at Dominion Valley Owners Association
From: Karen Arnaiz
Date: Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
Things could not have gone better! We had a great time and LOVED the band. The music was great and everyone commented on how talented they were. They were all very nice people and we hope to have them back next year!!!
Thanks for checking in. It was a pleasure to work with you.
Karen
From: Eliza Smith
Date: Tue, Jun 4, 2019 at 8:49 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
The Real Geniuses did a fabulous job at Kristin and Scott’s wedding. They stayed on the given timeline and did a great job with the announcements. The band kept the party going and we were very pleased with their performance.
We would definitely hire them again if we had another special event. I was very pleased with Sam Hill Entertainment and would definitely use your agency again.
Sincerely,
Eliza Smith
From: Traci Renner
Date: Wed, May 15, 2019 at 11:59 AM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
Our event was a lot of fun and that is due in large part to The Real Geniuses. They were just as talented, entertaining, and accommodating as I remember from last year.
Best Regards,
Traci Renner
Media Specialist
Archbishop Neale School
From: Bryan Chapin
Date: Tue, May 14, 2019 at 12:58 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
The band was great and we really enjoyed having them. I have hired a lot of bands, and this is one of the best for sure!
Thanks for reaching out,
Bryan
From: Kelli Clawson
Date: Tue, Apr 9, 2019 at 2:34 PM
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
The Real Geniuses did a fantastic job. Very professional and great sound! We enjoyed them at our Gala for sure.
Thanks again,
Kelli Clawson
From: Bree Mendlin
Date: Tue, Apr 2, 2019 at 11:30 AM
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
You all did a great job and our group was quite impressed with your versatile music collection.
Thank you!
Kind Regards,
Bree Mendlin
Program Director
From: Talia Manto
Date: Sun, Jan 27, 2019 at 11:46 AM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Mike
Not only were they amazing people, my husband said that Elena was really easy to work with. I met her for the first time that night and she was so sweet and nice. I could tell that she genuinely loves what she does. We also like how they kept the music going all night. We had family members throughout the whole night coming up and saying how much they loved the band.
Thank you so much. They did an awesome job learning our song, it was such a memorable and special day and I’m so glad that they were able to be a part of it.
Thanks again
Robert and Talia Manto
From: Karen Stocksdale
Date: Tue, Jan 1, 2019 at 5:02 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Mike,
Thanks for checking. The Real Geniuses were amazing and wonderful to work with. They made our event a true success. Everyone absolutely loved them!
We will definitely keep Sam Hill in mind again for our next big party.
Thanks for everything!
Karen
Rolling Road Golf Club
From: Peders, Marian
Date: Wed, Dec 19, 2018 at 6:45 AM
Subject: RE: [INTERNET]The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
Thanks for checking in. The party was a great success and I think most people really enjoyed the live band. The Real Geniuses were great to work with and I was happy to meet Elena and the guys.
Have a wonderful holiday.
Best,
Marian L. Peders | Executive Assistant, Refining Technologies
From: Kathleen McGarry
Date: Tue, Dec 11, 2018 at 10:17 AM
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Good morning,
The band was fantastic and really added to our event. Many people have come up to me since the event to tell me how much they enjoyed The Real Geniuses. They sounded wonderful, had a great set list and I would absolutely book them in the future.
Thanks!
Kathy McGarry
HGA
From: Annette O'Mahoney
Date: Tue, Dec 11, 2018 at 9:06 AM
Subject: Re: Exposition party follow up Real Geniuses
To: Andy Jaspen
Hi Andy,
The evening was a tremendous success! Everyone loves Real Geniuses! Our sponsors were very pleased. I hope the band enjoyed themselves as well.
Warmest Regards,
Annette O’Mahoney, Events Manager
American Towman
From: Justin Knapp
Date: Wed, Oct 17, 2018 at 6:31 AM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Mike,
Thank you! The band was amazing. They were extremely professional, even as we were a little delayed in getting started and providing them lunch. A few attendees commented that they thought someone was playing an ipod, but then saw the band singing.
Overall, great experience! The music was appropriate and enjoyed by all.
Justin
From: Chagnot, Corrine
Date: Wed, Oct 10, 2018 at 1:51 PM
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Mike,
Everything last night was great! The band was a hit. Thank you for being so great to work with!
___________________________
Corrine Chagnot
Event Manager
From: Stacey Soliwoda
Date: Tue, Sep 25, 2018 at 7:57 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
Thanks for touching base. The party went great and the band was amazing! All our guests thought they were awesome. We certainly will keep you/Sam Hill and The Real Geniuses in mind for any future parties or if someone asks who to work with to book an event.
Thanks again!
Stacey
From: Samantha Stafford
Date: Thu, Aug 30, 2018 at 4:11 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
We really want to send you a quick note to let you know how much we thoroughly enjoyed having The Real Geniuses as our band. They were so low maintenance leading up to the day, and they were absolutely fantastic the day off the wedding! We spent so long deciding on a band, and we are so so glad that we picked them. Many people came up the us at the wedding and the next day to also share with us how much they thoroughly enjoyed the band.
They also did a perfect job with the song they learned for our first dance, and it was one of my favorite moments of the entire wedding.
And trust me, I'll definitely be recommending them to people!
Thank you again!!
Sam & Matt
From: Sophia Gascoyne
Date: Fri, Jul 20, 2018 at 4:36 AM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
The Real Geniuses were phenomenal! They were so much fun! I danced pretty much the whole 4 hours that they played. They really got the party started and I think everyone had a truly fabulous time. The band was really interactive and even let my husband and I join in with them! Jens got to play guitar with them and I got to sing! I would definitely recommend them.
Thanks so much for all your help arranging things. It all went perfectly!
Best,
Sophia
From: Chris Toth
Date: Mon, Jun 18, 2018 at 11:15 AM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Mike,
We had a great experience with The Real Geniuses. The band arrived promptly, set up was a breeze, and all of our guests really enjoyed their set. Several people told us that at first they thought we had a DJ because the band's version of songs were so close to the original.
Thanks again for all of your help, we'll be sure to leave a review.
Best,
Chris & Cassidy
From: Emily Shreve
Date: Tue, Jun 12, 2018 at 3:38 PM
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Mike,
They were great – easy to work with, sounded good, great energy!
We typically hire 2 bands each year, will let you know when we need one next.
Best,
Emily
Emily Shreve | Special Events Manager
From: Jessica Moran
Date: Fri, Apr 20, 2018 at 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew!
Oh my goodness...the Real Geniuses were amazing!!!! Honestly we had the best time...we have had a ton of feedback about the event and everyone agrees...the band was amazing they sounded great, were so fun and easy to work with...we've never had that many people on the dance floor and for that long before! We will definitely pass along their information to others and if we need a band again in the future we will definitely keep your info on file to contact! I would also just like to say that you were a pleasure to deal with in the planning/ negotiating stages...I know it was a bit difficult negotiating the contract w/ the school...but I want you to know that you were so responsive, flexible and patient and we really appreciate that so we could make this happen!
Thanks again for everything! Have a great weekend!
Jessica
From: Traci Renner
Date: Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
I'm happy to let you know that the event was a complete success, and The Real Geniuses were a huge part of that. They were amazing. They had the dance floor crowded all night! We've had some version of this event for about ten years. The last five or six have been kind of stale, but this was incredible. Everyone is still talking about the evening in general and the band in particular. They were very professional, but still a lot of fun. We had some hitches in the schedule, but they rolled with it, no problem.
I will definitely be letting folks know who our band was and who their management company is! Thanks for everything.
Best,
Traci
Traci Renner
Media Specialist
Archbishop Neale School
From: Denise Huber
Date: Mon, Nov 13, 2017 at 9:55 AM
Subject: Real Geniuses November 10, 2017HuberCoy Wedding
To: mike@samhillbands.com
Hi Mike:
I am Shannon's mom and I just had to write to express how extremely happy we were with the Real Geniuses. As all weddings, we had some things that did not go as planned and the worst was we had no real heat at the venue. Our family and friends were real troopers, but the band had them dancing the entire night!!! The dance floor was never empty!! I have to say it made up for the lack of heat and we could not have been happier. They were simply AMAZING!!! If anyone asks for a band reference, I will have their name and number on hand!!
Thank you all again so much!!
Denise
From: Kevin & Jody
Date: Sun, Oct 22, 2017 at 8:49 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses on Oct 21st
To: Sam Hill Entertainment
The Real Geniuses played at the CroppSacripanti wedding last night, and they really made the evening a roaring success for my daughter and her groom. We had attended a wedding 4 years ago where they played, and my husband got their business card on the spot with this day in mind. They did not disappoint.
They had the crowd on the dance floor the entire night (breaks included), fulfilling the couple’s chief ambition that everyone have a blast at their wedding. The 60 somethings enjoyed it just as much as the 20 somethings. We even chose to forego the sparkler exit in favor of one more song with the band.
The band was especially gracious regarding the bride's request (made ahead of time) to surprise the groom by singing. They backed her up beautifully with no rehearsal, and it was a great moment. The night was everything they wanted it to be, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice of band.
Thanks,
Jody Gundrum
From: Sarah Gorrell
Date: Thu, Oct 19, 2017 at 9:06 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike!
I cannot say enough great things about The Real Geniuses. Having them play at our wedding was truly one of the highlights of the evening. Everyone had a fantastic time and it was such a treat to see everyone together celebrate our marriage.
The Real Geniuses were energetic, interactive and sounded incredible. I would recommend them to anyone who is planning an event where they want people to dance and have a great time!
Sarah
From: Jacquelyn Cashwell
Date: Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 8:36 AM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andy,
The Real Geniuses band was super sweet & we both enjoyed them! Thank you so much!
Jacquelyn and Justin
From: Lily Shi
Date: Tue, Jul 11, 2017 at 11:11 AM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Mike,
The Real Geniuses were fantastic. Elena was my contact and she was wonderful to work with. They really rocked the wedding and all my guests raved about them. I already dropped her a line to thank her and the entire team. Thank you for connecting us with the band.
~Lily and Ryan
From: Carolyn Pettit
Date: Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 9:20 AM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Good Morning Andy,
In one word to describe the Real Geniuses band would be: PERFECT. From the first song to the last, the dance floor was full. Everyone had a great time and were nursing sore feet the next morning. We need another occasion so we can hire them again. Elena and all the members were lovely to work with and very flexible and what a voice! They were a perfect pick!
Carolyn Pettit
From: Mike Thomson
Date: Tue, Oct 4, 2016 at 2:15 PM
Subject: The Real Geniuses
To: mike@samhillbands.com
Hello Mike,
The Real Geniuses are for real. The band's performance was spot on! I only wished the event lasted a few more hours so the guests and I could have enjoyed their music more. They were that good so get them lots of business.
Thank you for handling them and take care.
With warm regards,
Mike Thomson
Thomson & Thomson Travel Company
From: Lee Robbins
Date: Tue, Sep 13, 2016 at 9:36 AM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
The event went well and the band was perfect! Their performance was definitely the highlight of the evening! Everyone was commenting on how great they sounded, and once dinner wrapped up, the dance floor was full until the very last song. We couldn't have asked for a better group of musicians!
Thanks again for your help, and we'll be sure to reach out again the next time we are planning an event like this!
Best wishes,
Lee
From: Brad G
Date: Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 9:54 AM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Mike:
The band was fantastic. They were very easy to work with when selecting the music, expertly reacted to the flow of the evening, and made the event feel seamless, even with the expected floating schedule of events that a wedding presents.
Brad Giardiello
From: Jennifer Prusa
Date: Thu, Jun 30, 2016 at 5:28 PM
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses on Jun 25th
To: Sam Hill Entertainment
Andy,
The Real Geniuses were amazing! I’m happy to reference or recommend them any time!
Jennifer Prusa, CMP, BEMA
Director of Meetings & Marketing
From: Angela Capone
Date: Mon, May 30, 2016 at 11:05 AM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Mike!
I wanted to shoot you a quick email about The Real Geniuses at our wedding. I can sum it up in one word...AWESOME!!! They were SO good and had the dance floor packed for the majority of the night!! Plus, multiple people have complimented their performance (including my parents) and still continue to do so when we talk to our wedding guests. Also, leading up to and including our big day, Elena was an absolute pleasure to work with...so sweet and professional!
We absolutely made the right choice in using you all for our wedding day musical entertainment!!! I will write a review for Sam Hill (and The Real Geniuses) on weddingwire and theknot.com! I haven't yet done so because of competing demands, but it's on my todo list so stay tuned. :o)
Happy Memorial Day!
Angela
From: Jen Brestel
Date: Wed, May 25, 2016 at 2:28 PM
Subject: RE: Real Geniuses
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
They were awesome!!! Everyone loved them and they kept the party going strong all night. Thanks for recommending such a great band – not only did they sound good, but they were very easy to work with!
Thanks so much for all of your help!
Jen
From: Francie and Jared
Date: Mon, May 16, 2016 at 3:29 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Oh my gosh, my family, friends and I had The Best time on Saturday night, and a great deal of our fun was because of your band!! We danced our tails off heck, I was out there a few times by myself during dinner because how could I not dance to such fun music?!
Not only will I recommend you to others, I hope to find another opportunity for you to play at another party of ours!!!
Best,
Francie
From: Mark Lortz
Date: Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 8:18 AM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Mike
The Real Geniuses were absolutely amazing! We just posted to the Knot.
I am a college music professor and the majority of our wedding guests were professional musicians. We ALL thought the band was incredible! There were instances when the band sounded just like the recording. The volume was perfect, the band was engaged and fun and everyone was on the dance floor the entire time. I don’t dance and even I was on the dance floor :)
Lastly, thank you for your outstanding communication and planning. The Real Geniuses helped to make our wedding a memorable occasion.
Thank you,
Mark Lortz
From: Lindsey Adams
Date: Tue, Nov 24, 2015 at 3:31 PM
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
The band was fantastic! Everybody loved them and they were perfect for our corporate party. They even played an extra song at the end even though their time was up.
We enjoyed working with Sam Hill Bands and we will definitely keep you in mind for our future events!
Thanks again!
Lindsey Adams
Operations Specialist
MBO Partners
From: Kerry Fallon
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 2015 at 9:49 AM
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Mike,
Jason and the gang were fantastic! We are kind of a crazy crew (understatement) and The Real Geniuses handled it all with friendly, fun professionalism. They could not have been more accommodating even when dealing with my Surface Pro hitch up so we could play Joy to the World for my 82yearold dad who just wanted to dance to it with all his granddaughters.
We would definitely recommend this group/ask for them again!
Kerry Fallon
From: Alexandra Millard
Date: Mon, Oct 5, 2015 at 10:46 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Mike,
The band was fantastic! Everyone loved them. They were easy to work with and did a stellar job at our reception. I will recommend them to anyone I meet looking for a band in the area.
Thank you so much!
Alexandra
From: Erik YanezBreeding
Date: Thu, Sep 17, 2015 at 11:47 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Mike,
Thank you so much for reaching out and the congratulations! It's been a really busy and amazing time.
The Real Geniuses did such a great job! The communication from Jason was proactive and professional but also relaxed, which was great with everything else going on at the same time. They provided us the song list and we selected what we liked (to give him a feel for what we wanted) and they just took it from there. They played from our selections and also played to the crowd. On the day of the reception Jason was very organized but also adjusted on the fly for a few changes/items that we didn't coordinate with him. We received many compliments about the band! In short, we wouldn't want to imagine how our reception would have gone without The Real Geniuses! Money well spent and would absolutely recommend them!
Thank you again for all of your and Sam Hill's help.
Kind Regards,
Erik and Elizabeth
From: Felicia Kettler
Date: Thu, Jun 18, 2015 at 7:49 AM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses band follow up
To: Andy Jaspen
Jason and the Real Geniuses band were fantastic!! Great music, as well as a pleasure to work with. I hope to have the opportunity to work with them again!
Thank you,
Felicia Kettler
Blue Canary Events
From: Aly Richardson
Date: Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 3:33 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
I would like you to know that the Real Geniuses completely rocked it at my wedding. They were so good, I had one friend admit he didn't like bands at weddings at all but this band was really good. Another friend thought the IPod was playing during a break then walked into the ballroom and saw the band playing and couldn't believe how great they were. They played quiet music during dinner and just played so well while we danced. Jason was great to work with, they played all the songs I requested and stayed away from ones I didn't want to hear. Please let them know they were incredible! Thanks!
Best,
Aly Richardson
From: Elise Hartmann
Date: Mon, Jun 1, 2015 at 9:49 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hey Andrew,
Thank you! Everything was awesome with the Real Geniuses! They played everything we wanted and our friends were pretty much obsessed. The music was great and they were super easy going. I would recommend them to anyone. They really made the party and I danced the entire time. We are still getting compliments from guests about how awesome they were. So we are very pleased. Thanks for everything. We will recommend you all to anyone who is having an event!!
Best,
Elise
From: Stephanie White
Date: Mon, Jun 1, 2015 at 10:41 AM
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike Miglino
Hey Mike
The band was GREAT!!! Organized, great vocals, awesome song selection, just all around fun party band. I would definitely book them again at the Zoo, so I will keep your information handy and stay in touch. We had a huge weekend and we appreciate The Real Geniuses being a part of it!
Steph
From: Cristina Bonner
Date: Wed, May 27, 2015 at 2:46 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for reaching out. We had a phenomenal experience with The Real Geniuses! Jason was very communicative leading up to the day and they made our reception an absolute blast. We couldn't be happier. We will be sure to write a glowing review on whichever site you like and will pass along their name should anyone we know need a band! :)
Best,
Cristina
From: Trudy Jones
Date: Fri, Apr 17, 2015 at 12:51 PM
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew~
Last night’s event was a huge success and a lot of the credit should go to The Real Geniuses! They were all very nice, professional and most of all – Awesome Artists! Our guests really enjoyed the music.
I did get a lot of inquiries about them and will pass along your contact info.
Thanks again for you help!!
Trudy
From: Chris Riehl
To: Andy Jaspen
Date: Mon, Mar 2, 2015 at 4:05 PM
Subject: Re: Real Geniuses follow up
Hi Andy,
Thanks for the email. I have heard all positive feedback about the performance on Saturday night by The Real Geniuses at the Fest of All. They always bring a ton of energy and enthusiasm and they're great to work with. We'll certainly keep your organization in mind for future events.
Thanks again!
Chris Reihl
Federal Hill Main Street
From: Jahinn
Date: Sun, Jan 18, 2015 at 4:12 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: mike@sam hill entertainment
Dear Mike,
The Real Geniuses did a fabulous jobgreat on vocals and super musicians. They did a beautiful job adjusting their volume to the room as they had promised to do. Their female singer may have been petite, but she could deliver amazingly notes.
Thanks with your help in making it a great evening.
Jerry Hinn
From: Dixie Leikach
To: Andy Jaspen
Date: Wed, Dec 24, 2014 at 12:41 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses follow up
Hi Andy
Everything was great at our party last weekend with The Real Geniuses! The band as always was professional, full of energy, and performed a great set list. Thank you so much to you and to them!
Dixie
From: Tom Rapp
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Date: Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 11:26 AM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
Hi Andy,
Thanks for checking in. Everything went very well with the Real Geniuses! Working with the band was so easy. They collected all the right info up front, and they did a fantastic job on our first dance song, which they learned for us. The rest of the music was amazing, too. Lots of compliments from our guests!
Best,
Tom and Jen
From: Cory Piirto
Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2014 at 12:16 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew!
The Real Geniuses were an amazing band!! We were so, so happy we chose them because they were absolutely perfect. We can't even tell you how many people came up to us after the wedding and said how great the band was, how their sound was perfect and their song choice kept people on the dance floor the whole night. My mom, unfortunately, was sick at the wedding and even she couldn't keep off the dance floor because they were so great. I had people tell me they waited for a bad song or something to go get a drink and they never could go because each song was better than the last. My dad, a former guitarist and somewhat of a music snob, absolutely loved them, especially their rendition of ACDC. Anyway, those are just a few examples of how great they are. Jason and I also feel like their price is too low for how good they are, we both think you could charge more for them.
We wanted a wedding with lots of booze, food, and dancing and The Real Geniuses made the last part happen, we couldn't be happier.
Thank you so much!!
Best,
Cory and Jason Taub
From: Julie Lowry
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Date: Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 2:32 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
Andy,
The Real Geniuses band was a huge hit ! So often it seems people decide on a DJ but a live band is the way to go. Everyone is still talking about how great the band was. We will definitely recommend them.
I only had a little dialogue with the band as the people at Bay Woods handle so many of the affairs during the wedding. But I made sure to thank them and tell them what a wonderful job they did.
The song selection was spot on for this crowd. I could tell how they moved from one genre to another and also at the end of the evening they pumped it up even more to get a good send off. What was funny was the dancing started right after the appetizers ! Even before the salads were served....must have been a good sign.
Thank you for being prompt in returning all correspondence for it helped in getting
the plans laid out successfully. Have a great rest of the year.
Best Regards,
Julie
From: L Digby
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Date: Mon, Oct 6, 2014 at 9:04 AM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
Dear Andy,
The band was awesome! The dance floor was packed all evening. Would hire them again, and will highly recommend them to others.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Lynn Digby
From: Sean Wieland
To: Andy Jaspen
Date: Wed, Sep 17, 2014 at 9:48 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
Andy,
We would highly recommend The Real Geniuses for a wedding reception or any type of event. The guys were very easy to work with leading up to our wedding and put on an incredible performance at the reception. They were able to take the exact pulse of the guests (wide age range) and played songs that appealed to everyone. They also learned two new songs for us. For weeks after the wedding, we and our families received great compliments on the band.
Thanks again!
Sean and Kate Wieland
On Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 8:09 AM, Jessie Hemmelgarn wrote:
Hi Andrew,
The Real Geniuses were amazing! We had so much fun with them at the wedding and they were a pleasure to work with. Thanks again!
Jessie
From: The Dugans
Date: Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 2:30 PM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andy
We were extremely happy with the Real Geniuses band at Kate's wedding. Their music selection and performance were great. It was one of the few weddings we've been to where almost every guest was dancing. It really made the reception wonderful.
We will definitely recommend The Real Geniuses to our friends. They were great to work with and clearly made our daughter's reception more enjoyable and memorable.
Linda and Jim Dugan
From: Mark Caltagirone
Date: Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 10:09 AM
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hello Andy,
The Real Geniuses are an amazing group! The band played really well and were so very professional at our event. We could not have asked for anything more and we were pleased and happy to have them part of our wedding.
Thank you,
Regards,
Mark Caltagirone
From: Joanie Werling
Date: Thu, Jun 19, 2014 at 10:30 AM
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Mike!
The Real Geniuses were GREAT!!! I honestly wish I had more time to get to know them, they were so awesome! All of our friends and family absolutely loved them! We had such a blast, and I will definitely recommend them to anyone I know getting married!
Thanks again,
Joanie and Scott
From: Debra CLAY
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2014 5:54 PM
To: Mike Miglino
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
They were nothing short of FABULOUS! From start to finish. From working with Maggie and Alex to plan the playlist to the absolutely wonderful performance/show they put on for our reception. I cannot say enough great things about them. High energy, wonderful vocals, fun, great MCing and just all around the best band ever.
I would recommend them to any one who wants a great party! I've had quite a few people ask for their information. I will be sure to refer interested people to you.
Thank you for follow up.
Debra
From: Oliver, Michelle (VMFA)
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 10:24 AM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: RE: ClayMenold Wedding w/ the REAL GENIUSES
Hey Andy,
I love the Real Geniuses! The band was here back in the fall and so I was able to give them a good reference for the Clay reception this past weekend. They do a great job and we’d be happy to have them back.
Michelle Oliver
Special Events Coordinator
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
From: Talley, Debbie
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2014 1:41 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses
Hello Andy,
The Heart Ball went off without a hitch I am happy to say. Everyone had a great time with the Real Geniuses.
Everyone loved them. Hopefully they will see some future business headed their way from our Heart Ball. There was hardly a moment when the dance floor wasn't full and both young and old had a wonderful time dancing the night away!
Thanks for all of your help and I'm sure you will hear from us again when we need another band for another one of our events.
Best regards.
Debbie Talley, MBA
Director of Development
Valley Health
From: Andrea Sommer
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 9:53 AM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses at the Fest of All (follow up)
Andy,
It was great the Real Geniuses are such a fun band. Perfect for our crowd, which is a diverse group from young 20somethings to emptynesters.
Thank you for everything, and I look forward to working with you and the band again!
Andrea Sommer
Federal Hill Main Street Fest of All organizer
From: Jonathan Wingett
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2014 11:42 AM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
Andy,
The event was awesome! As always, the Real Genius' made the evening and kept
the dance floor packed the entire time. We have already forwarded on some information
to a few members with ideas of doing a similar party. We will not hesitate to reach
back out to you. Again, many thanks!
Jonathan Wingett
The Elkridge Club
From: Christian, Michelle
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2013 4:20 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses band follow up
Hi Andy,
Everything went extremely well! Everyone loved the Real Geniuses band and they were a true pleasure to work with!! They got into the event theme and we have some great photos. We'll be sure to share with you and Jason/band once we have final files.
Thank you so much for helping coordinate and we look forward to working with everyone in the future!
Michelle Christian
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
From: Tracey King
Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 10:22 AM
To: Mike Miglino
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
Hi Mike,
I hope that all is well. Thank you so much for recommending The Real Geniuses! They were fantastic. So good. Everybody was on the dance floor all night, and people just raved about them. Honestly, and I'm not just saying this because it was my wedding, it was the best party I've ever been to ;) And lots of other people said that same thing! They just made the party go from good to great. Not only are they really talented musicians, but they just know how to keep the crowd on the dance floor. I couldn't have been happier with them! I'm racking my brain trying to figure out some other event to hire them. Thanks again!!!!
Best,
Tracey
From: Jill Winnacott
Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 10:26 AM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Cc: Brice Reed
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses follow up
Hi Andy,
The Real Geniuses were absolutely amazing at the wedding. They absolutely made the night! They did such an incredible job with two songs we asked them to learn Tupelo Honey and Caught up in You and their set list was exactly what we were hoping for. They were extremely professional and accommodating. A family friend came up to them that evening and asked if he could join and sing a song for Brice and I and they let him. It was such a fun an unexpected surprise. We had such a great experience with the Real G’s.
Thanks so much!!!
Jill
From: erik swenson
Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 12:45 PM
To: Mike Miglino
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
Thanks Mike. They were just wonderful. So talented and gracious. Couldn't have asked for a better band. I'll give them rave reviews on weddingwire.com. The guests had a great time.
Sent from iPhone
Erik
From: Doug Nassif
Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2013 1:30 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
Hi Andrew,
We couldn't be happier with the band. Jason was amazing. He was so easy to
work with and accommodating. We felt like he was personally invested in
making our reception perfect, and it was. They exceeded our expectations. A
week later and we are still getting messages from our friends and family
about how awesome the band was. The dance floor was packed all night.
From: Patricia Ricaurte
Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 10:10 AM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment; Jason Hughes
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
Thank you for the wonderful performance. Everyone love it! We have received so many comments about how amazing and fun the music was and how much they enjoyed it. Some of my friends who do not normally dance really got into it and had a really memorable time. Your professionalism during preparation for the event was fivestar and showed in the quality of your sound. It was a magnificent performance!
Thank you so much again, we will recommend 'The Real Geniuses' to all our friends and family.
Patricia Ricaurte
From: Katherine & Jonathan Aguilar
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2013 7:53 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
Hi Andy,
The Real Geniuses band was great! Absolutely wonderful, sounded great, excellent song sets, totally accommodating of random requests/changes in schedule... everyone had an awesome time dancing and booking them was one of the best decisions we made for the whole wedding! I'll try to sit down and write a proper weddingwire review once I get unpacked from the honeymoon :) Thanks for your all your help throughout, let me know if there's anything else you need from us.
Katie (& Jonathan)
From: Amy Dempster Fitzpatrick
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 11:00 PM
To: Mike Miglino
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
Hi Mike
The Real Geniuses made our wedding spectacular! The one consistent remark from all our guests was how much they loved the band.
They were fantastic and no one wanted to stop dancing. If there is somewhere I can post our positive remarks for the band please let me know where.
Thanks again for all your help in ensuring we found the right band for our wedding! Honestly, we could not have had such a great wedding without Jason and the Real Geniuses!
Amy
From: Andy Ward
Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 12:34 PM
To: Andy Jaspen
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses a
Hi Andy,
We were very happy with the Real Geniuses. They sounded great, were fun and professional at the same time. We had no hitches in our wedding and the musicians were a big part of that. It was a great value for our money. A 10 out of 10 !
Andy and Melissa
From: Sasha Oshrine
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 11:42 AM
To: 'Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment'
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses
Hi Andy,
The Real Geniuses were great! Jason was very easy to work with and was willing to accommodate our requests and was always very responsive to emails, etc. I've heard nothing but positive things from wedding guests about the music and the band.
Thanks so much for all of your help booking a band for our wedding. TRG were definitely the right choice for us.
Best,
Sasha Oshrine
From: KARI KNIGHT
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 10:32 AM
To: Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
They were amazing! and aside from the SURPRISE for my husband's 40th they were the HIT of the party. Got a ton of compliments and inquiries about them, and myself, husband and family had a great time as did all the guests. There were 120 in attendance, and most dressed in 80's garb, including the band.
They were AWESOME Would have them again...
Thanks,
Kari
From: Ted Oshrine
Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 3:55 PM
To: 'Andy Jaspen'
Subject: Thanks!
Andy, thanks so much for your good wishes. Yesterday was magnificent. Everything fell into place and the wedding and reception were great. As for The Real Geniuses, they were tremendous. Everyone with whom I spoke as well as our family enjoyed the band immensely and many commented that they were one of the top bands they have ever heard at a wedding. I did get a chance to speak briefly with Jason Hughes as the band was setting up. I commented to him that, when we were looking for a band for Sasha’s wedding, the RG’s was the first band that you recommended as a perfect fit and that while we looked at a whole host of other groups and their music as well, we always came back to the Real Geniuses as our favorite. We’re very glad we did. Certainly, feel free to pass these comments along to the band.
Have a great summer, and again, thanks for all of your help,
Ted
From: Lexy Harvey
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 9:39 AM
To: elizabeth@samhillbands.com
Subject: RE: The Real Geniuses on 10/12/2012
Hi Elizabeth!
Stacey forwarded me your email because I was the Event Coordinator assigned to the Silverman/Wheeler wedding this past weekend. The Real Geniuses were great! They were super easy to work with, and extremely accommodating! We would love for them to come back again! Everyone had a great time!
Lexy Harvey
Event Coordinator
Herrington on the Bay
From: Lauren Bull
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 3:54 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
Hi Andrew,
Thanks so much! Everything went perfectly! The Real Geniuses were amazing and we got so many compliments on them. Everyone wanted their name and said it was the best music at a wedding they'd been to! I will definitely recommend you to people I know looking for a band!!
Thanks!
Lauren
From: Jennifer Brown
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 2:51 PM
To: Mike Miglino
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
We absolutely could not be happier with the band. They were so much fun and played the perfect songs for our groupeveryone we talk to cant say enough great things about them!!
From: Ruth Lipsitz
Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:32 PM
To: Jason Hughes, Mike Miglino
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses this Saturday
Thank you all so much for the tremendous entertainment last night! The Lipsitz/Brown party couldn't of had more fun! Thanks for the sore feet , achy knees and totally stiff bodies this morning! You guys were amazing and I feel so lucky I found you on the internet! Once again THANK YOU! The party did continue back at the hotel until the bar closed!
Ruth
From: Sarah Rose Skarzynski
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 4:35 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
Hi Andrew,
The Real Geniuses did an amazing job at the wedding! By the end of the night everyone was barefoot and sweatsoaked (unappealing visual but true). They did a fantastic job with our first song & father/daughter song requests and really picked great music for the rest of the night. Our guests were actually shouting one more song at the end of the night. We really couldn't have been happier with them.
I'm definitely going to suggest their name and your company to anyone who is looking for a band in the future.
Thank you for all of your help!
Best,
Sarah
From: Tad Richman
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 11:39 AM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
Andy,
Apologies for the delayed response we've been traveling since the wedding and I'm just now getting settled back into things. Here's our review of the Real Geniuses:
THEY KICKED ASS!
Wow. Where to start?! These guys (and gal) are incredible. After searching for a band for quite a while, we hired the Real Geniuses to play our wedding in Washington, DC through Sam Hill Bands. This was handsdown the best decision we made at our wedding. Their demo video should give you a pretty good idea of what the Real Geniuses sound like and are capableof. Always the skeptics, and knowing that bands often sound very different in the studio than when performing live, we caught one of their live gigs up in Columbia, MD before deciding to book them. We were blown away they sounded just as good live as they did in their online demos. Dozens of our guests commented on how awesome these guys were at our wedding. They had almost all of our guests up and on the dance floor, even the people who don't normally dance. At the end of the night, we didn't want the party to stop. Our ceremony went a little longer than we had planned, so the band played almost nonstop for the last 2.5 hours of our reception. Best of all, the band totally rocked our request for a special firstdance song. We danced to a slow, acoustic version of Huey Lewis's The Power of Love that the band came up with in the weeks before the wedding. After a couple of minutes, as we had requested, they segued into the full, electric version of the song (yes, from Back to the Future) and we called our guests onto the dance floor. The band was great to work with ahead of our wedding to come up with something special for us. Now I just need to find an excuse to throw another huge party and hire these guys again.
Thanks again!
Tad
From: Samantha AOL Corporate Offive
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 4:40 PM
To:
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
Ummm ridiculous. So nice, low maintenance and put on a great show. Our group LOVED them so much, they couldn't resist jumping on stage with them by the end if the night. :) Sam
From: Nicole Vette
Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2011 4:13 PM
To: Jason Hughes
Subject: THANK YOU!!
To the Real Geniuses
Thank you so much to you and your band for making our wedding so much fun! You guys played a big part in everyone having a blast despite a little rain from Irene. We really appreciate you rolling with it and changes venues! We have had so many people tell us that our wedding was the most fun wedding they have ever been to, so thank you! If there is anything that Matt & I can do for you, please let us know. We would be happy to be a reference anytime.
Take care!!!
Matt & Nicole
From: Heather Wrenn
Sent: Monday, July 04, 2011 10:30 AM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
Hi Andy,
Thank you for following up with me. The Real Geniuses were amazing!!!! My husband and I had such a wonderful time at our reception and the band was definitely the highlight :) Thank you so much for all you help booking the band and I hope you have a wonderful fourth of July.
Sincerely,
Heather Wrenn
From: Nicki Erdman
Sent: Friday, November 19, 2010 6:44 PM
To: Andy Jaspen
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
The Real Geniuses band was absolutely phenomenal. Everyone had great things to say about them. They were very easy and accomoating to work with. They were a hit and we would definitely recommend or use them again. Thank you!
Nicki Erdman
From: Julia Cantone
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 7:49 AM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
Hi Andy,
Sorry for such a late response to your email....after the honeymoon it seems to have taken us quite a while to get back in the swing of things! We've been living the dream!
However, I would like to take any and every opportunity to thank and praise The Real Geniuses for a phenomenal performance at our wedding! One reason I had decided on a band over a DJ was because I didn't think we had a dancing crowd and I figured a live show would give people something fun to watch from their chairs. Well, the Geniuses were fun to watch but nobody stayed seated for long! All our guests, from eight year old boys to conservative old ladies, were on the dance floor shaking what their mamas gave them! Seriously, they were not just dancing they were getting down!! I can't even count how many compliments the band got, both for their musical chops and for being sweet, friendly, and accommodating. Jason was very easy to work with and never said no even learning The Jackson Five's I'll Be There for my fatherdaughter dance only one month before the wedding. (They rocked that song, by the way highly suggest they add it to their permanent repertoire!) On the big day, Jason seamlessly emceed introductions, toasts, etc. and even had some funny, friendly banter with some of our more outgoing guests! The music was incredible and they are such spirited performers! All of our old favorites and special requests! I literally could not stop dancing my husband and I skipped several previously planned photo ops to stay on the dance floor. Some of my husbands groomsmen, who had NEVER been spotted dancing before, even at their own weddings, were jamming to Summer of '69 and White Wedding. One of my most heartwarming memories of the wedding was the family of a close friend who had very recently passed away laughing and twirling each other across the dance floor. What a powerful testimony to the joy that The Real Geniuses bring with their music. Of course the biggest testimony was the fact that all of our guests CLAPPED and CHANTED One more song! until the band very graciously played a rousing encore. It felt like the end of a sold out concert rather than a wedding! Doesn't get any better than that.
If there is anything I can do in terms of providing referrals on behalf of The Real Geniuses I will gladly do so. There are many reasons why our wedding was special, and The Real Geniuses are near the top of the list! All my best to them!!
Thanks to Sam Hill as well for all your help.
Best,
Julia Cantone Rucker
From: Narirath Ker
Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 3:15 PM
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
Hi Mike,
The band was amazingall of our family and friends could not stop raving about them (we of course already knew how good they were!) We wanted to get everyone on the dance floor and the band was definitely able to fulfill our wishwe had a hard time getting people to leave after they played their last song! Ryan and I could not have asked for anything better and want to thank you and the band for making the music one of the highlights of our reception.
It has been a pleasure working with you and I will certainly recommend Sam Hill and the Real Geniuses to all of my family and friends!
Thanks again.
Nari
Do it. Book them. You will not regret it one bit.
A year ago, we were reviewing bands and we fell upon The Real Geniuses when we were out one night. My now husband and I are 36 you and we really were planning on going with something more Motown a mellow vibe. After listening to one set of The Real Geniuses, we started thinking that this could REALLY be a fun band. We totally changed our concept of the wedding after seeing them. Weddings should be fun and vibrant...not mellow. We were still really nervous to book them as we'd only seen them for 20 minutes total. Much like you, they gave me several people to contact as references. Everyone raved. We booked them and haven't looked back.
Start to finish, the entire process was professional. Do not worry even slightly about their ability to Emcee. I gave them a list with names, agendas, when I wanted announcements made etc. As I didn't have a wedding coordinator, I was very specific. They were right on time with everything. When my Maid of honor told the band we were ready to be announced, Jason first came over to ensure everyone was lined up appropriately . We didn't have a wedding planner and this small extra step, was a surprise and impressed me.
The announcements were perfect, everyone clapped etc. We had the band play all of the typical first dances live (instead of IPO). As the bride, the day is a bit of a blur but there will be surprises and moments that stick with you. After my husband and I were announced and we were dancing (The spy who loved me). We were maybe 45 seconds into it.......when I actually noticed the band for the first time. I thought to myself, That's the band playing..... not a tape. Strange I know, but they had NAILED the song and it took a moment to process that it was live music. It was a great moment.
Everyone danced at this wedding. Everyone. About 70 people on the dance floor, and it was a small dance floor. My 81 year old grandmother was dancing. I have NEVER seen her dance at any function. After the event, our guests called us to rave about the band. The wait staff stopped us to say they had never seen a group have more fun at a wedding at that facility. It was brilliant. Everything went smoothly. I have not one bad thing to say.
I said about two things to the band that night....only because I didn't have to. They got every detail right. We had a fairly small facility and the noise level was perfect. Microphones just appeared any time a guest was giving a speech. Breaks between sets were brief. Also, we'd given strict orders to them about requests and what we didn't want them to play. I had several guests that came to me and stated, the band won't play this song or that...... The Real Geniuses had it all under control. We Loved it.
Since pictures speak louder than words, here are a few photos from that night. Our guests were dancing machines. If you book them, your's will be too. Please Please Please, if you have specific questions do not hesitate to ask. And don't hesitate to book them.
Karey Cropper Giddy
Dear Andy:
I am pleased to write this letter for one of the bands that you represent, The Real Geniuses, who performed at the Doubletree Charlottesville for a Wedding Reception on the eve of December 19, 2010.
I had the pleasure of working with Jason prior to the wedding and during the reception. The Real Geniuses gave a stellar performance under extreme circumstances, as our area experienced one of the worst snow storms in over a decade. Simply making this statement doesn’t really indicate what the band was up against and feel that you and others need to know the chain events that awaited them on the night of the 19th.
First of all, the wedding doubled in size and outgrew the original space assigned. It is a problem that most hotels love, but unfortunately has a domino effect. Jason was more than accommodating when we had to reduce the size of his band’s performance area. He was always responsive to my emails and calls, and certainly made my job a lot easier. But most of all, he had the foresight to arrive ahead of the storm to make sure that they would be here to perform as contracted, regardless of the conditions outside. Our city virtually came to a standstill, but not inside our hotel. We were at sellout for two nights, with guests waiting in our Lobby for rooms, not to mention, two weddings and a Holiday party that had been booked previously for months and personnel who could not make it in. Perhaps one of the biggest issues that I faced was the couple that the Geniuses would be performing for could not get married in their church and we were challenged with doing our 2nd wedding of the day in less than ideal situations. Just when I thought we had everything under control, the ceremony had to be postponed not, once, not twice, but 3 times as the Groom anxiously awaited in our lobby for his Bride, whom might I mention, was not a runaway Bride, but a stuck in the snow Bride. Now that the Bride had arrived, Jason and his members would soon be able to do what they came to do 2 days earlier and that was to perform for the newlywed couple and their guests. But as fate would have it, we were faced with yet another problem, in that the Bride’s Father was being delayed as he became stuck in route, and yes the ceremony had to be delayed for the fourth time. Where was Jason and his members….. waiting patiently, being flexible and I am sure wondering whether they would ever actual play. But play they did.. they were AMAZING, adapting to the numerous changes to our timeline, showing the upmost in professionalism in every aspect and performing unbelievably for a wedding that many will never forget.
I can without a doubt recommend this group to anyone that may want not only exceptional music for their event, but a group that goes beyond making the client their number one priority. I would welcome the opportunity to work with them again and please relay my heartfelt gratitude to each of them for everything they did while they were with us in Charlottesville. I only hope they arrived safely back home and did not experience any difficulties along the way.
Gratefully yours,
Linda Winkler
Group Sales and Wedding Manager
Doubletree Hotel Charlottesville
From: Francie Iliff
Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 5:06 PM
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Real Geniuses
Hi Mike,
Thanks for emailing, I had actually planned on dropping you a line about our experience with The Real Geniuses. We absolutely loved them!! They did such a wonderful job, everyone was dancing the whole time they were playing and our only complaint was that they didn't play long enough because we all were having so much fun, in hindsight would have shelled out the extra $ to get another hour or so out of them. If you need anyone to act as a reference for them, we'd be happy to since they really made the wedding so much fun. Please let Jason and the rest of the band know how much we loved them and if they need anything to let us know.
Thanks,
Francie Iliff
From: Melissa Coffey
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 9:46 AM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Homecoming w/ the Real G's
Hi Andy,
Thanks for checking in!! The Real G's rocked out in our new Field House!! The students and alumnae loved them. The Chairmen of our Board of Directors had them play longer because she was having so much fun!!!
Thanks for sending them our way!
Melissa Coffey
Sweet Briar College
From: Dickie Morris
Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 2:04 PM
To: Andy Jaspen
Subject: Re: Real Geniuses
Loved them! They were amazing to work with...Jason was awesome...heard nothing but fabulous things about them all night. Definitely different than most other typical bands... the crowd loved them!
Thank you!
Dickie Morris
Easton Events
From: Mitchell, Carolyn
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 9:49 AM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: RE: 80s prom w/ the Real Geniuses
Hi Andy,
The event went very well and the Real Geniuses band was amazing! I've gotten a lot of compliments on the party, but by far the band has been the biggest hit! Thanks again for all of your help. I will definitely recommend Sam Hill to my friends and coworkers, and hope to work with you again in the future.
Best,
Carolyn Mitchell
Hunton & Williams Law Firm
From: Meghan Blake [mailto:meghanogallant@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 11:54 AM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Real Geniuses follow up
Hey Andy,
Omigod, I can't say enough good things about the Real Geniuses. Where should I start? They were AWESOME!
They were all truly professional from ensuring the introductions were done correctly to keeping the flow of the evening on schedule. Their ability to modify where needed by playing towards the end of dinner was very much appreciated. It showed they were willing to work with our time schedule.
The best part is the guys rocked the house! Our friends and family can't stop talking about it! People I thought would never dance at our wedding, were the first ones on the dance floor. I've never seen my father dance so much and towards the end of the evening, he admitted that he couldn't go on any longer, not because he didn't love the music, but because he was just plain too tired!!
Highlights of the evening include some of our more colorful friends doing the Milli Vinilli dance to one of your songs and Bob's interpretive dance to We got the Beat to get everyone back on the dance floor after a break.
They are a fantastic band and we would recommend you to anybody we know looking for a good party band. Kudos to you and the Real Geniuses!
Thanks,
Meghan
From: Bara Vaida
Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2007 3:35 PM
To: andy@samhillbands.com
Cc: Jonah Seiger
Subject: wedding Oct. 7 with Real Geniuses
Andy, I absolutely wanted to let you know what a fantastic time we had at our wedding and that the Real Geniuses were just awesome. ALL of our guests loved the band and hardly anyone sat on their seats. They were on the dance floor the whole time. And thank you Jason for being willing to help Jonah out with his surprise for me. I was totally surprised and I loved every minute of Jonah's song. thank you again so much for that. Several of my friends left saying they hope they can hire the band for one of their events and that they'd definitely recommend them to anyone getting married.
Thank you again and I hope you have a wonderful holiday season.
thanks and cheers, Bara Vaida (and Jonah Seiger)
From: Meg Standing
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 4:23 PM
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Cc: Jason Hughes
Subject: Re: 10/27 Real Geniuses
Justin,
I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful the band was but I do know that the dance floor was filled the entire night and that our guests chanted one more song when they were finished. They were so energetic and fun and their vocals were even better than on the videos or CD! Jason was so great to work with and not only learned our first song, but helped me to work out a set list and also looked over the special songs I had planned for their breaks. People would laugh at us when we told them we had booked an 80s band for the wedding so we were shocked when most all of the guests would sing along with the band for all the songs. We had a very formal wedding but they really loosened up the place once dinner was over and the wedding reception wouldn't have been nearly as fantastic without them!
Everyone from our youngest cousins (age 2) to our oldest relatives (at 90) were out dancing to the music and my mom said she hadn't danced that much since high school. The kids even skipped their movie to hang out and dance with the grownups! The evening was a complete blast thanks to them! They would get our highest recommendation to anyone looking for an energetic band with great music!
Thanks for all your help with getting us set up!
Meg A. Standing
From: Heather Trainum
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 9:27 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Cc: Darryl Schaffer
Subject: Re: Real Geniuses follow up
The Real Geniuses' music was fantastic. Our guests made many positive comments. The band was very flexible played Happy Birthday for two of our guests. Also, the band was very sweet and patient with our younger guests. The little girls think that Abby is just the greatest and are still talking about her. I would recommend Real Geniuses' to our friends and I'm sure that our guests will do the same.
Heather
From: Jiffy Vermylen
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 10:16 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment; John Vermylen
Subject: Re: Real Geniuses Feedback
Hi Andrew!
Thanks for writing about the Real Geniuses we just got back from Europe, so it's a good time to sit down and reflect on the wedding.
John and I thought the band was over the top fantastic! They played perfectly, and were so much fun. We had a ton of people ask us for their name after the wedding. Everyone was dancing and signing along. We could not have asked for better. It was perfect that they played older people music for the first set and then played all of our favorite party hits for the duration of the evening.
We got started a little late with the music because dinner took a bit longer than we had planned, so The Real Geniuses were so nice in not taking a second set break and just playing straight through to the end of the night. Everyone definitely could have kept dancing for at least another hour, so we were sorry that the venue time elasped.
The band was also incredibly helpful in getting a sound system ready for the toasts, etc., which really put my father at ease.
Thank you also for all of your help during the band selection process. I really enjoyed working with you, and I think you really pointed us to a fantastic choice! Thank you so much.
Please let us know if you need any other information!
Jiffy and John
From: Sarah Lake
Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 6:43 AM
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: 6/23 Real Geniuses
They were absolutely fabulous! The band is what I had the most compliments on all night. Everyone was dancing so much they weren't even utilizing the bar.
From: Ashley Plumly
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 8:55 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Thanks!
Hi Andy,
Just a quick note before we leave for our honeymoonthe Real
geniuses were AMAZING!!! Everyone raved about them, they kept the
party going all night long, and the dance floor was always full. They
seriously did a wonderful job I feel really lucky to have had them
at our wedding because I definitely think that worked out for the
best. The guy who runs the weddings at the Engineers Club said they
were one of the best bands he's ever had there and he took their info
to add to their recommended list!
Anyways, I will be happy to give a rave review to anyone who is
thinking about hiring them. They brought the house down!!
Thanks so much, Andy!!
Ashley
From: nmrenzi@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 11:36 AM
To: justin@samhillbands.com
Subject: Re: 4/15 Real Geniuses
Hi Justin. I'm sorry it took me so long to get back to you. Things have been a little hectic here.
The Real Geniuses were AWESOME! Everyone had a wonderful time, and at least a dozen of my guests commented on how great the band was. They kept the dance floor packed all night.
Thanks for all of your help. We'll definitely recommend Sam Hill to any of our friends who are looking for a band. Thanks again!
Nicole
From: Susan Elizabeth Buckner
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 11:11 AM
To: Andrew Juge
Subject: Re: Real Geniuses
Andrew,
The Real Geniuses were great! They were so friendly and
played lots of requests. Thanks so much for all of your
help. I would definitely recommend them to anyone else
looking for a great band for any party.
Thanks again,
Susan
From: Marie Castro Bordeaux Events
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 6:37 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: The Real Geniuses
Hi Andy
I wanted to let you know that we had an amazing time with the Real Geniuses and they really blew us away at how great they were! Their song selections, set lists and their performance was flawless and really impressive. Even after Mark and I left, we heard that they stayed encore after encore and all of my guests kept asking where we found this band. They were really great and I was hoping you could send this note along to them to let them know we really appreciate them coming so far out for our day and making the evening absolutely perfect. I will certainly highly recommend them in the future. Great job!! Also, if you or the band need any video footage, you can contact Julie from BVideo . She was the videographer that night and was there until almost 1 a.m. and got some great stuff. Thanks!
Best regards,
Marie Castro
Bordeaux Events
From: Nicole Garnher
Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 4:14 AM
To: Che Stratos at Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Following up
Che,
I have to say that the band was amazing! When they were playing, the dance floor was not empty for a second and was full with guests of all ages. Everyone could not stop talking about how they were not your typical wedding band, and that they were great.
Not only did Jason and his group learn the song for our first dance, but they learned a song that Brian wanted to sing to me.....and they sounded amazing doing both! They were very professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. They were instrumental in making the event run smoothly. Our wedding planner loved them as well and plans to recommend them to clients in the future. I will let Brian give you even more details, as I know that he can not stop talking about how great they were!
Thank you for all of you help, and booking us such a great band!
Nikki
From: Christine Vermillion
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 11:09 AM
To: andy@samhillbands.com
Subject: RE: Real Geniuses follow up
Hello Andy,
I cannot begin to tell you how much we enjoyed the Real Geniuses at our wedding reception! Although we were searching for an 80's cover band, I was so appreciative that (at our request)they began the night by playing 50's, 60's and 70's songs that got everyone out on the dance floor. In fact, many guests were dancing by the second song of their first set!
The atmosphere of our reception was fun, casual and festive, and I owe that largely to this band. Thank you again for all of your work in helping organize the Real Geniuses for our wedding reception. I would highly recommend them for any occasion!
Thank you again,
Christine VermillionGregory
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2006 9:48 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Real Geniuses follow up
Hi Andy,
The Real Geniuses are by far the BEST BAND !!!! Wilson, me, or any of our friends have ever seen. I have had so many people tell me that they had the most fun dancing to their music than any other wedding they have been to. The band members were really, really nice. Working with Jason Hughes was an absolute pleasure. He was so easy to work with, and my wedding coordinator liked them so much she will refer them to future brides.
Wilson and I came home and watched their demo video again after the wedding and wanted so badly to be back at our wedding. I hope they play somewhere public in Richmond soon!
Please pass on my thanks to the band. They really went above and beyond and put on an incredible show!
Thanks,
Miggie Mustian
From: Mike McFarlane
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 9:54 AM
To: 'Andy Jaspen at Sam Hill Entertainment'
Subject: RE: Real Geniuses follow up
Thanks Andy,
The Real Geniuses band was great. They were really fun. The kids loved them, as well as us old folks. I would highly recommend them to any of our friends.
Mike McFarlane
From: Aveilhe, Kelley
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 9:40 AM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: RE: Real Geniuses follow up
Hi Andy,
Thank you very much! We had a great time at the reception. The Real Geniuses played very well and our guests loved them. They got everyone on the dance floor, and kept them there all night. I thought they did a great job with the song we requested they learn for our first dance. (This is kind of funny, but several of our guests commented on how good looking they were.)
I definitely enjoyed working with Sam Hill and will recommend you to anyone without reservation!
Best,
Kelley
From: Steiner, Axel L.
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 10:59 AM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: RE: Real Geniuses
Andrew,
Laurie and I were extremely pleased with the performance at our wedding reception on the 6th. I know it took a while before they finally got a chance to showcase their stuff, but when they did, they WERE AWESOME. The guys were superflexible with the delay in starting and, most importantly, sounded incredible. At least three of our guests (that I remember) came up to me and commented on how cool the band was.
Before I forget, I have to tip my hat to Jason for saving me with his copy of the Bette Midler song. Thanks.
We especially liked the rendition of Up Where we Belong, A++ on that one. The evening truly went by in a flash. The Real Geniuses are real pros. We would GLADLY recommend them to anyone else.
Axel
From: Roger Burke
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 6:20 PM
To: andy@samhillbands.com
Subject: RE: Real Geniuses band follow up
Thanks Andy, EVERYONE had a great time at the party. The band was awsome and the young lady has a great voice. Happy holidays!
Roger Burke
From: Melissa McCoy
Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 10:49 AM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Real Geniuses follow up
Hi Andy,
I can't say enough about the Real Geniuses... we received so many compliments and queries about them. Many of our friends and family want to know where they can see them play again and/or book them for their own event!
The Real Geniuses' lead singer, Jason, was absolutely fantastic to work with. He really took the time to understand what we wanted for our wedding, including learning a song just for us! The band played two upbeat sets that got all of our guests tapping their feet and dancing. These guys were just great!
I will certainly pass along your information; it was wonderful working with you and Sam Hill Entertainment. Thank you for helping us make our wedding such a fun and special event.
Thanks again, Andy.
Melissa and Kevin Steinhilber
Andy,
The Real Geniuses band was amazing! People raved about it! They were great, and if I have any requests for that type of band or any type of live band, its great to know that you handle acts that are this good. Give me a call anytime,
Michael Mulherin
Sequoia Restaurant, Washington DC
