From: Ashley South
Date: October 29th, 2024
Subject: RE: The Significant Others
To: Summer McGee
Hi Summer!
I appreciate the follow up. The Significant Others were truly amazing. They made the entire wedding!!!
We had SO MANY guests ask me how I found them and/or compliment how great they were. Their energy was unmatched and was better than we ever could have hoped for! We asked for a fun, upbeat dance party and they delivered.
I just know we have some awesome pictures of the crowd and the band, I will send them your way when we get our finished album!!
Thanks again,
Ashley
From: Lauren Ceppi
Date: October 23rd, 2024
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
From: Summer McGee
Summer the band was absolutely amazing and the highlight of the night!!!! Our guests were asking how/where we found them and one of our guests is already looking into potentially booking them for an upcoming party.
Music/song selection was amazing. The energy they brought was amazing. We were so so incredibly happy with everything.
Thank you again for making the coordination a breeze!
Best,
Lauren
From: Joseph Minor
Date: Tue, Oct 15, 2024 at 8:34 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Mike Miglino
Mike,
We absolutely loved the band, and we know all the guests loved them as well. Great song choices, and hopefully they know we were chanting “you guys rock” about halfway through the set haha.
Appreciate yall helping out!!
Very Respectfully,
Joey Minor
From: Heather Daniel
Date: Tue, Oct 1, 2024 at 10:31 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Katie Merritt
Katie,
Thanks for checking in. The band was awesome...the bride was SO SO happy. She said that the band exceeded her expectations and really made the reception a dream come true.
Heather Daniel
The Crowned Leopard
From: George Sutherland
Date: Tue, Oct 1, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Hey Andrew,
We had the most wonderful time at our wedding and that was in large part thanks to The Significant Others. We could not be more impressed with their performance. I can't count how many guests came to tell me how great they were. From their willingness to learn our song, which was a wonderful and meaningful performance for Caroline and me, to their charisma and vibe, everything was perfect. Two of our best friends are already planning on booking them for their wedding next year and we will be spreading the word to everyone else we know as well. Once again, we could not have been more pleased and impressed.
Best,
George Sutherland
From: Jonathan Stein
Date: Tue, Aug 27, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Hey Andrew,
Wedding went great, the band was fantastic and sounded amazing. I think the most feedback we got from guests was around how fun they were and how much energy they had. I talked to David quite a bit during the break and he definitely brought the frontman energy to the stage. The music itself was very good, they were pretty much note perfect on the first dance songs and the selection for the reception was just like we had talked about with Scott.
Thanks,
Jon
From: Jordan Snider
Date: Thu, Jun 27, 2024 at 11:43 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Katie Merritt
Hi Katie!
Everything was amazing, as always! I told Scott this on Saturday but they are my alltime favorite band to work with! I had guests coming up to me all night asking about them & telling me how much they were enjoying their music :)
Tell them to keep doing what they're doing!
xo! Jordan
Boundless Love Events
From: Tessa Stillings
Date: Fri, Jun 21, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
Cannot express how awesome The Significant Others were! I am so happy with how well they played and the atmosphere that they created at the wedding. They kept the party going and everyone was commenting on how amazing they were the next few days. I loved that they took the time to learn one new song. They learned on and on and on by Camp for our first dance as husband and wife which made it even more special.
The portal worked really well for communication. I did not communicate with them directly because our wedding coordinator Julie did. But I think everything went very smoothly.
Seriously so great!! Working with Sam Hill was also excellent and I appreciated the response time and communication overall.
Tessa
From: Tyler Brummond
Date: Fri, Jun 21, 2024 at 7:00 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Mike Miglino
We loved the band!
They were exceptional and we had many guests comment on how much they enjoyed the band.
It felt like a concert and multiple guests said this was the best band they had ever seen in Wilmington! We loved the way the guests responded to The Significant Others.
From: Ashlyn Burke
Date: Tue, Jun 18, 2024 at 2:20 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Mike Miglino
Everything was fantastic. They put on a great show and the bride and groom had a blast!!!
Thank you for reaching out!
Ashlyn
From: Nicole Ivan
Date: June 12th, 2024
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Summer McGee
Hi there!
The Significant Others were amazing for our wedding. The music selections were enjoyed by everyone and they truly kept the party going. The sound was also incredible, even better than the online previews. Exceeded our expectations by a mile! They played the songs we requested and the ones we favorited on the event profile and were so easy to work with. Thanks for everything!
Best,
Nicole
From: Joseph Terranova
Date: Thu, Jun 6, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
We wanted to reach out and say that the band did a fantastic job! We picked them because we loved their sound and their reviews were amazing, but they exceeded the high expectations we set. Everyone loved them so much.
Anytime someone wants a personal review of the band please feel free to share our information with them and we would be happy to share our experience.
We hope to see them again at my cousin Heidi’s wedding next year so we can enjoy them again.
Thanks again for making our wedding day so very special.
Best,
Joe Terranova
From: Carl Weiss
Date: Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 8:33 AM
Subject: RE: The Significant Others
To: Mike Miglino
They were flat out great
Loved the whole experience so much that we are hoping that they will sign on for our daughter Hiedi’s wedding next year
That was a special night for all of us and it really was created by the band.
I would say they are pros in every way
Thanks for reaching out I had wanted to respond in some way.
Carl
From: Liz Williams
Date: Fri, May 31, 2024 at 10:28 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
The Significant Others were so great and so fun! The communication before the event was great, and they perfectly executed everything we asked. Could not recommend enough! The experience with Sam Hill was great, too. We had some stressful moments with other vendors but never you all.
Thanks for making our event so great!
Liz and Tony
From: Carolyn Kolb
Date: Wed, May 29, 2024 at 11:42 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
Oh my goodness, The Significant Others were INCREDIBLE! All night and ever since, our guests have been telling us how amazing our band was. Several kept commenting how they felt like they were at a concert! They played the perfect mix of songs for all the guests at our wedding young to old and a variety of music tastes. The dance floor was packed all night. And they played all of our special songs beautifully their rendition of our first dance song was better than the original (This Must Be the Place cover by the Lumineers)! And they helped me surprise my parents for their 50th wedding anniversary with a beautiful rendition of their song, Color My World.
We were just floored by how amazing they were, and so grateful! Thank you so much.
Carolyn Kolb & Chris Broome
From: Cristina Cardenal
Date: Sun, May 12, 2024 at 11:50 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Katie Merritt
Hi Katie,
Simply put, they were amazing. We heard a lot of this is the best wedding band I have ever heardtype comments.
Thanks,
Cristina & Erin
From: Louisa Schaefer
Date: Mon, Apr 29, 2024 at 2:20 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Dear Andrew,
Thank you for your email. The wedding was amazing! Everyone had a fantastic time and one of the universal things guests raved about was the band. They were SO MUCH FUN. A few of the guests were actually musicians themselves and members of bands, and they were as impressed as everyone else.
We were delighted with Significant Others and hope for an excuse to book them again in the future.
Sincerely,
Louisa Schaefer
From: Villa, Cindy
Date: Mon, Apr 29, 2024 at 5:09 PM
Subject: RE: The Significant Others
To: Katie Merritt
The band and was fantastic. Everyone loved them. If I would have had more budget I would of extended their play time L When people get up and dance that is always a good sign. Thank you again.
Cindy Villa
CMM / Director
Meetings & Events
From: Kim Deering
Date: Tue, Apr 9, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Mike Miglino
Mike
Thanks so much for checking in!
The band was AMAZING! Everyone loved them and asked if they were playing again on Sunday.
Thanks so much! We will definitely be booking them again.
Best
Kim
From: Mary Beth Abplanalp
Date: Mon, Mar 18, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Katie Merritt
Hi Katie,
Everything about The Significant Others was fabulous. They are incredibly talented musicians and singers who know how to read the room and create an incredible party environment.
Everything from working with your office team (especially when we had to postpone our event) and then interacting with the band (easy going and basically self sufficient) was an absolute delight.
All of our guests were blown away by the quality of the entire experience. Thanks for helping us celebrate! Next time we have a special occasion, you’ll be our first call.
Thanks,
Mary Beth
From: Hargis, Chloe
Date: Tue, Dec 12, 2023 at 5:16 PM
Subject: RE: The Significant Others
To: Katie Merritt
Hello,
Thank you! Everything went great with the band, all of our guests were raving about how much they loved them. The announcements were seamless and they had everyone on the dance floor the whole night. We couldn’t have asked for anything different!
Thanks,
Chloe
From: Emma Stukenberg
Date: Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 6:11 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
The Significant Others exceeded our expectations in every way! They were great to work with, very nice and professional, and they sounded amazing. Their set list was perfectly crafted using our recommendations. They played during the dinner and picked some great songs that set the tone for a perfect night.
Many guests came up to us during and after the wedding to tell us that they were the most amazing wedding band they had ever seen. They were so energetic and had the entire dance floor packed from the time they started to the last dance!
We would recommend them to anyone who needed a band. Thank you for connecting with us with them!
Regards,
Emma Stukenberg
From: Aimee Carter
Date: Tue, Oct 17, 2023 at 9:18 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
The band did a great job! They arrived on time, were flexible in set up (the space was quite small until we were able to move tables), had all of the details from my timeline and had the guests dancing the entire night. They did not require micromanaging at all, took breaks when scheduled and the MC did a great job. I would definitely recommend them again.
One thing that I always point on with clients when they ask me if I have worked with specific bands, is that your company is always great with communication leading up to the event, the bands need very little guidance as they come prepared and I have never had a problem with adjustments/ formality timing changes on the day of. Regardless of whether I have worked with the specific bands or not, I can vouch for all of the bands your company has recommended.
Hope that helps!
Aimee Carter
From: Jennifer
Date: Wed, Sep 20, 2023 at 11:41 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
The band, The Significant Others, was outstanding!!! We were very pleased with the evening! The band members were respectful, kind, and truly put on an excellent performance.
Several people asked their name. It was a wonderful celebration!!
Thank you,
Jennifer Brown
From: Charlotte Smith
Date: Tue, Jun 20, 2023 at 9:33 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike!
Sending this from the beach now but we plan to write a detailed raving review later! We had quite a few guests who are professional musicians and they were all blown away by the band’s musicality so we want to make sure credit is given where due. Everyone loved them!
Thanks!
Charlotte
From: Connor Ganley
Date: Tue, Jun 6, 2023 at 4:50 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
The Significant Others are an 11 out of 10! We seriously cannot recommend this band enough, they exceeded all of our expectations and were the highlight of the reception! We got nothing but compliments from almost every single guest as they left the reception drenched in sweat from dancing so much.
When we initially saw that our song requests were limited and that the band would feel out the crowd, I was a little nervous, so someone in the band is VERY good at feeling out the crowd because every song seemed better than the last. They knew exactly what we needed to hear, and when they gave us an encore at the very end, it felt like being at any other concert.
In addition to the reception, we had planned to do ceremony music on our own but the person that was going to control that had to back out 2 weeks before the wedding, and Scott graciously agreed to step in, which just shows that they were willing to go above and beyond to make the day perfect.
Obviously we were bouncing around the whole night, but my only regret from that day is not spending more time on the dance floor myself!
Thanks!
Connor Ganley
From: Lauren Cichock
Date: Sun, Jun 4, 2023 at 2:33 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Katie Merritt
Hi Katie!
Everything about the Significant Others' performance was perfection, and I think really gave our wedding that something special. Nearly everyone commented to us that the band was amazing, and one person even said they were the best wedding band they had EVER seen! Leading up to the day of the wedding, the band was very communicative and worked with us to figure out their power needs. The day of, the ceremony guitarist fit in seamlessly and he played beautifully. The dinner set was just the right level of volume/songs we loved but not ones we'd want to be out on the dance floor for, and once the dancing started, they were incredible! The dance floor was packed all night long and they even accommodated with an encore number that had every single person jumping around for joy. Overall we will be highly recommending them to anyone and everyone who is getting married in the area for probably the next ten years!
Thank you so much for working with us,
Lauren & Mark
From: Grace Prillaman
Date: Tue, May 9, 2023 at 1:52 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
They truly exceed all expectations. EVERYONE asked where we found them and I’m pretty sure I shouted “my guy Andrew from Sam Hill hooked us up” no less than 50 times.
Everything was perfect and we could not be more pleased. Thank you so much for all your help over the past year!!
Grace
From: Henry & Christy Prillaman
Date: Tue, May 9, 2023 at 12:48 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Hey Andrew thanks for reaching out. The Significant Others were unbelievably good and far exceeded even our highest expectations. Dance floor filled immediately when they started and it never thinned out. Farmington staff had to expand the dance floor by moving tables because there was so much dancing.
I have had multiple people reaching out trying to find out who they were. Their set list, energy and professionalism made the night for everyone!
I hope they know how good they are and how much we appreciated it!
Henry Prillaman
From: Sarah Kirby
Date: Mon, Apr 24, 2023 at 2:50 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Thanks Andrew! We absolutely LOVED having The Significant Others perform at our wedding!!! They were easy to communicate with during the planning phase, they gave us lots of options for how the evening could flow, and they were really flexible in meeting our needs. We received a lot of positive feedback about the day, but the band was definitely a top crowd favorite. I'm hoping we get to see them again sometime when they're performing in Richmond, they definitely know how to get the party started!
Sincerely,
Sarah Kirby
From: Ashley
Date: Tue, Mar 7, 2023 at 4:04 PM
Subject: 20 Out Of 10!
Cc: Lauren Gaudet
Dear Scott & band,
Thank you so much for the performance by The Significant Others Band at our Tabernacle event. It was beyond amazing! The performance was WAY BEYOND expectations and the attendees were raving about how great y’all were.
From: Carol Terrell
Date: Tue, Dec 13, 2022 at 4:01 PM
Subject: The Significant Others
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
Everything went great! The event was a success and I’ve heard very positive feedback about the band from our employees.
The Significant Others had so much energy and talent! I spoke to a few of the members before and after and they were very approachable.
Scott Milstead and I emailed prior to the event and I found him very responsive with a great sense of humor which was really nice.
We will be in touch with you for future events as you made this part of the event planning very stressfree.
Thanks,
Carol Terrell
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/EVENTS COORDINATOR
From: Hannah Byrum
Date: Wed, Oct 19, 2022 at 1:43 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
Three words: oh. My. Gosh!!!!!
I loved having The Significant Others at my wedding. There are several reasons but here’s one of the biggest: I was suppose to change into an exit dress at the end of the wedding and it was going to be a surprise. Unfortunately, due to dress malfunctions, that didn’t happen. I was talking with the band and they told me when there were 2 songs left in the set (that was my cue to change). When I was changing back into my original dress, I sent two bridesmaids out to the band to have them keep playing while I get into my dress and they did without hesitation… just knowing they were gonna keep playing while I got myself resituated meant so much!
They were fantastic and please send my sincerest thanks to them! I’ll also be sure to leave reviews on all the wedding websites I’m on!
Sincerely,
Hannah
From: Eileen Vandergrift
Date: Wed, Oct 19, 2022 at 11:46 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Katie Merritt
Hi Katie,
The band was absolutely terrifictalented, energized, engaged and able to keep people involved and having fun throughout! I know there were conversations between Brad and the band about the ‘vibe’ they were looking for and, honestly, I think they nailed it!
Sam Hill was easy to work with and provided a lot of options for us…They made choosing a band easy!
Eileen Vandergrift
From: Maggie Melton
Date: Wed, Oct 12, 2022 at 5:56 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew!
You all were FABULOUS. I got MANY comments on how you were the best wedding band they had ever heard, and so many people telling me how you all really elevated the entire wedding. I had an absolute blast dancing and celebrating with my family and friends. We are very thankful and appreciative to you all for coming and playing for us!!! I have passed your name and contact info around to many of my friends. We actually heard about you all from a friend who heard you all at a wedding, so you all definitely have great word of mouth! We also especially appreciate you all learning mine and Andrew's first dance song. It was so special to us and is something we will cherish forever.
Thank you all so much again!
Maggie
On Wed, Oct 5, 2022 at 8:23 AM Randy Byrum wrote:
Andrew,
We had a blast at the wedding and The Significant Others played a very big role in that. They were very professional and brought the party atmosphere to our event. I for one would hire them again if the opportunity arises.
Warm Regards,
Randy
From: Michelle Alexander
Date: Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 10:19 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Mike Miglino
Good morning Mike,
The event and The Significant Others were absolutely fantastic!!!!
The band was super professional and I had nothing but great compliments on them.
I look forward to seeing them again on our stage!!!
Best,
Michelle Alexander
The Shoals Club
From: Laura Zarro
Date: August 25, 2022 at 2:29:33 PM EDT
To: Andrew JugeSubject: Re: The Significant Others
Everything was absolutely amazing!!! All of our guests had a blast, we had a blast, the band looked like they had a good time! We can't thank you and the band enough!! The band was incredible and people/guests are still talking about them!
We can't thank you enough for being part of our special day with amazing memories!
Laura
From: Debbie Druckerman
Date: Tue, Aug 23, 2022 at 12:16 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Hey there!
Just wanted to say the band was absolutely one of the best parts of our wedding. We received so many rave reviews from our friends and family. Truly a fantastic fun rockstar experience.
Best,
Debbie and Andrew
From: Jack Boyce
Date: Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 12:43 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Katie Merritt
Cc: Samantha Yates
Hi Katie!
I cannot sing enough praises towards how incredible The Significant Others were! Scott made working with them incredibly easy and promoted a sense of calm and confidence that they would deliver on the night of. Almost every guest I have spoken to since the wedding made a point to say how fantastic the band was. They kept it upbeat, light and fun for all with their range of music selections, their energy and personalities, and the arrangement of instruments they had present. Samantha and I were able to listen to them until the end of the night and everyone was calling for an ENCORE after they finished what was supposed to be their last song of the night! An encore at a wedding is unheard of as far as I know, but they were THAT good (oh, and the encore was amazing as well).
As for working with Sam Hill, all was smooth and easy! Thanks for everything!
Best,
Jack
From: Elisabeth Greenleaf
Date: Tues, Jun 14, 2022 at 11:06 AM
Subject: RE: The Significant Others
To: Katie Merritt
Hi Katie! We had such an amazing experience with the Significant Others! They were amazing performers and kept our guests on the dance floor for the entire night. We received multiple compliments from friends and family who said they were the best wedding band they had ever seen.
We can't thank you enough for the amazing experience!
Elisabeth
From: Cardounel, Nancy
Date: Tue, Jun 7, 2022 at 11:08 AM
Subject: RE: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
Everything was wonderful!! The band arrived on time and completed their set up with no issues. The music was perfect for the crowd we had and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves! They even had a good crowd of dancers going :0)
I look forward to working with you again next year!
Best,
Nancy B. Cardounel
From: Erica Bradley
Date: Thu, Apr 28, 2022 at 12:20 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Justin Paciocco
Justin,
Thank you for reaching out. Everything was just perfect. They were great and working with Sam Hill was fantastic. Thank you for making this all so easy and for helping us create the most magical wedding day.
Always,
Erica
On Wed, Apr 20, 2022 at 8:40 AM RANDY NORBO wrote:
Hi Katie,
The wedding was perfect and only made more perfect by the band. The Significant Others were awesome! Everyone commented on how great the band was and I second that! They were super easy to work with and even let my brother get on stage and sing Sittin On The Dock of the Bay. It was so much fun to have a band that played such a diverse mix of songs and not just all Motown which is what I usually think I like. I highly recommend them. They made it a really fun night! Thanks!
Phyllis Norbo
From: Nicholas Langemeier
Date: Wed, Dec 22, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
We loved the band! We knew that they aren't your stereotypical wedding band but we had a great time. We had several guests tell us how much they loved the band as well. They were also very easy to work with both before and during the event.
I've already passed on your info to a couple friends getting married soon, and I'll leave that review. It's been great working with you!
Best,
Nick
From: brigit baglien
Date: Fri, Nov 12, 2021 at 10:00 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
Thank you so much! The Significant Others were spectacular!! Nate and I are still getting phone calls talking about how much fun people had at the wedding because of the music and dance floor! The band was so great about making introductions, accommodating our timeline and being easy and wonderful to work with. The best part was that Nate and I didn't have to stress about picking a song list or providing any guidance because the Significant Others know how to throw a party! And they were right!! I will make sure to leave a review and recommend the Significant Others 100% for anyone throwing an event in the Charlottesville area in the future!
Thanks again!!
Brigit and Nate
From: Sarah Foote
Date: Tue, Oct 12, 2021 at 9:12 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew, please let me just say, briefly, how wonderful the band was to work with. They are talented, fun, accommodating, and obviously experienced. They kept the dancefloor popping until it was time for everybody to leave people did not want to pause dancing! They handled lastminute changes (on my side) with ease and grace, and truly went above and beyond to make sure the party kept rolling.
That is to say nothing of the way they embraced my family playing alongside them and taking the stage for a few songs this, too, they handled like pros.
I would most definitely recommend the S.O.'s and in the coming weeks! Many thanks and big shoutsout to the band, especially Scott!!
Best,
Sarah
From: Audrey Mille
Date: Thu, Aug 12, 2021 at 3:47 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
Thank you! The Significant Others were awesome! They are the best band that I have seen at a wedding, so I feel lucky that it was my own wedding.
They were very easy to work with and had the right level of communication. I appreciated them learning our first dance song, and it was perfect. They did a wonderful job of reading the room and picking songs. The later part of the night was such a fun dance party and I loved them ending with the one more song request on Jump.
People are still complimenting the band and they definitely left a great impression!
Thank you,
Audrey
From: Whitney Huskey
Date: Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 7:46 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
I wanted to say THANK YOU to you and the band for all you did to make our day fantastic! We received more compliments on The Significant Others than any other aspect of our wedding day! I don't think I ever saw the dancefloor without someone on it, which was exactly as we had hoped for! Everything from getting our quote, to the contract, to sorting out the details was easy and everyone I spoke to was so kind and easy to work with.
THANK YOU!
Sincerely,
Whitney
From: Jessica Strang
Date: Wed, Jun 9, 2021 at 11:21 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew! Thank you! I can't say enough how awesome The Significant Others were! Our guests are still raving about them! Definitely a highlight of the reception. They were truly exceptional. We'll certainly pass it on to others, we have several friends who are currently engaged ;) I'll also look to write reviews here in the next few days!
Jessica & Allen
From: Lauren Hartman
Date: Mon, May 17, 2021 at 10:43 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Thanks Andrew the band was fantastic. We and our guests all really enjoyed them, and they were great to work with leading up to the wedding.
Lauren
From: Peyton Brown
Date: Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 9:48 AM
Subject: The Significant Others
To: juge@samhillbands.com
Hi Andrew
About our experience with The Significant Others at my wedding on 11/30... they were fantastic! No complaints whatsoever, they really kept the party going and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a band.
Thanks!
Peyton Brown Hastings
From: Rich Harrington
Date: Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 1:41 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Very much liked the band. Excellent communication ahead of event. Great setup. Well received and will definitely be considered again.
Thanks!
Rich
From: Windy Jennings
Date: Tue, Nov 12, 2019 at 10:29 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Mike Miglino
Hey Mike
Oh. they were soooooooo good. I mean, so so so good. So not the typical wedding band working in the prerecorded music to play songs that are NEVER played by a live band was huge. The guests danced all night even on breaks. They were fantastic. Stuck to the schedule and we're easy to work with. We had an issue with space at the beginning but worked it out easily and I think was actually a better solve than the initial idea. So really loved them. Going to spread the word about them to lots of planners.
Windy Jennings
LK Events + Design
From: Laura Wise Smith
Date: Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 9:15 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for checking in! The Significant Others were fantastic!!! I mean seriously amazing! At one point, it literally felt like we were at a concert and every single vendor there made it a point to say how great they were.
In addition to their phenomenal performance, they were so easy going and great to work with. They were always on time and stuck to the timeline, taking breaks and returning when they advised that they would.
I honestly cannot say enough great things about them and truly cannot think of anything negative! And the guests LOVED them begged for an encore and ended the night chanting USA when the band was done, haha! They were so fun!
Laura Wise Smith
From: Kate Perez
Date: Wed, Oct 23, 2019 at 9:51 PM
Subject: RE: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew, They were great! I really enjoyed working with them. Very professional, helpful, on point with our client. Every aspect. Hope to work with you and them again!
Thank you,
Kate
From: Trentanove, Dylan Trowell
Date: Tue, Oct 8, 2019 at 11:09 AM
Subject: RE: The Significant Others
To: Mike Miglino
Hey Mike,
Everything went really well. Scott was super responsive throughout the process and flexible when we had a last minute issue with the stage. Music was great as expected! I got lots of compliments (which has yet to happen for my band choices 😊)
Dylan Welch
Events Coordinator
Ackland Art Museum
From: Meredith Berry
Date: Tue, Oct 1, 2019 at 9:41 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hey Andrew!
The Significant Others were amazing. Everyone kept coming up to me during the reception and saying how great the band was. We loved having them and they were so easy to work with.
Thanks again for all of your help!
Meredith
From: gail
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Hello Andrew,
This note is from the parents of the bride. The band was absolutely fantastic! We loved them! Everyone was dancing and singing along. Each musician showed off their unique talents and put on quite a show.
Also, the bride had some requests regarding the lighting and the band was very very patient in responding to her request. Much appreciated!
We also were also glad that the band was able to pack up all their gear in one hour to meet our midnight deadline!
Cheers,
Gail and Craig Ehrlich
From: Emily Canter
Date: Sun, Jun 9, 2019 at 4:36 PM
Subject: Re: Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
I am excited to write this note to you. The Significant Others outdid themselves last night at the EhrlichSullivan wedding. It was a wonderful evening of funk and music. I received numerous ovations from guests. What a fantastic sound they have. I look forward to recommending them to anyone I hear having a wedding. Besides sounding exceptional, the group are the nicest group of people. I enjoyed our conversations and getting to know them individually.
Sam Hill Entertainment should be proud to represent this team of professionals.
Best,
Emily Canter
Event Consultant
From: Jim Speir
Date: Tue, May 21, 2019 at 8:52 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Mike,
Thanks very much for your message about our wedding and the contribution made by The Significant Others. The band was fantastic. I know Jeff and Jess picked the playlist, but the quality of the music was simply the best. We heard many, many very positive comments about the music and, as a testament, everyone was dancing well into the evening.
Thanks again and please know that we will highly recommend both Sam Hill Entertainment and the Significant Others to our friends and family.
Thanks, again.
Jim Speir
From: Ashleigh Lineberry
Date: Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 8:39 PM
Subject: Re: Significant Others band follow up at Bird Bash
To: Andy Jaspen
Hi, Andy,
Thank you so much for reaching out. The Bird Bash was a huge success and a great night was had by all!
Everyone absolutely loved the Significant Others. We received compliments on the band all night long, as well as after the event. People are still talking about how great the band was. They were a pleasure to work with—they accommodated all of our needs and did a great job staying on schedule.
We will definitely pass your contact information on to the next event chairs. The Bird Bash is a biennial event, so the next one will be in 2021.
Thank you again, Andy, for everything. We enjoyed working with you and the Significant Others!
Best,
Ashleigh LIneberry
Chair, James River Day School Bird Bash 2019
From: Sean Keck
Date: Tue, Apr 16, 2019 at 11:09 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
The band leader was great. We spoke with him the week before and he did everything we asked of them. They went above and beyond to set up an additional microphone for speeches.
The set list was all high energy, fun dancing music!! The saxophone player was a fantastic addition. The band played our fist song to perfection, and the ukulele with the last song was it a fantastic surprise.
We spoke with the Homestead wedding manager Esme Pitar after the wedding, and we all agreed that The significant Others did a fantastic job. She said she would recommend them to other couples!
Thank you, and please pass on our appreciation to the band.
Sean & Whitney
From: Christina
Date: Tue, Nov 13, 2018 at 8:40 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
They were AWESOME! Dance floor was packed. Great energy and really great to work with. Professional, friendly and fun.
Let’s do it again!
Best,
Christina
From: Nicole Bengtsson
Date: Tue, Oct 30, 2018 at 11:55 AM
Subject: RE: The Significant Others
To: Mike Miglino
HI Mike,
They were superb!
Thanks!
Nicole
From: Laura Lorenz
Date: Mon, Oct 29, 2018 at 10:44 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
The Significant Others were AMAZING!!!!!! Exactly what I envisioned and we didn't stop dancing the entire night and everything about them was unique and perfect! It felt like we were at a concert and I couldn't have wished for anything better. They were so accommodating with everything and even when we begged for one more song, they played the best mashup we've ever heard! I haven't stopped getting compliments from our guests. So many of them saying that The Significant Others were the best band they've ever heard at a wedding! We agree!
Thank you again for everything!
Best,
Laura
From: Joel Griffin
Date: Tue, Oct 16, 2018 at 2:20 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Mike Miglino
Mike,
Everyone who attended had a great time and we received nothing less than amazing comments about the band! They were great to work with, music was spot on, and they read the crowd for the right playlist. We are grateful to all of the band members for their hard work. If we can work out the dates perhaps we can have The Significant Others again next year?
Talk soon,
Joel
From: Lisa Workman
Date: Tue, Oct 2, 2018 at 9:28 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
I cannot tell you how impressed we were with The Significant Others. Scott was great to work with leading up to the wedding he always responded to my emails, answered my questions, and was accommodating to my requests. At the wedding, the band blew us away. We got SO many compliments from our guests on the band saying they are the best band they've ever seen at a wedding. The Sig O's talent is obvious: an amazing front man, crazy entertaining lead guitarist, and topnotch professionalism. I loved their set up/back drop and the sound quality was fantastic. They created a set list that was perfect and kept the dance floor packed the entire night (in a crowd we weren't sure would be big dancers!). Scott also invited me up to sing a song with them since he knew I loved The Wood Brothers and am a vocalist, which was very thoughtful and a ton of fun. They helped make the evening flow smoothly making any announcements I had requested and planning their set breaks at natural pauses in the event. I would recommend The Significant Others and Sam Hill to anyone who asks.
Thank you so much for making the booking process smooth and easy and encouraging me to go with the Sig O's who were the perfect band for our wedding. We had the best time.
Lisa
5star Review on WeddingWire.com
posted 5/26/18:
Andy from Sam Hill Entertainment made the entire process super easy! We loved working with them and we're so happy we booked The Significant Others for our wedding.
Yang Bu
From: Emmie Woody
Date: Wed, Sep 5, 2018 at 10:47 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others and Sam Hill Entertainment
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew!
I loved them and so did the guests! Such a great band, and not like typically wedding bands. Their playlist was off the chain, great lineup. The band was awesome to work with and very respectful of our noise ordinance.
Can't wait to have them back out !
Emmie :)
From: Kurt Knight
Date: Wed, Aug 29, 2018 at 1:15 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew!
Everything was awesome this weekend! The band killed it! They had the whole crowd dancing by the end of the night.
We had such a great time and would love to continue booking them annually! Our whole neighborhood loves their music and style.
Thanks!
Kurt
From: Sarah Braxton
Date: Tue, Aug 21, 2018 at 11:39 AM
Subject: RE: Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
They did great! Really read the crowd well and played to the needs of the event. It was a fun night had by all!
Best,
Sarah
From: Yang Bu
Date: Thu, Jul 26, 2018 at 9:50 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andy,
Thank you so much! We absolutely loved The Significant Others, as did all of our guests! They brought the right level of energy and definitely read the crowd in terms of their song selection. They were also extremely easy to work with in the months leading up to the wedding. James and I were both really happy with them.
Thank you again for everything and we will absolutely recommend you and them to future couples / events we hear of that need a great band! Also, happy to write a review on The Knot.
Hope you have a great rest of the week and best of luck with all of your summer weddings!
Yang
From: Lieve Ata
Date: Wed, Jul 18, 2018 at 10:39 AM
Subject: RE: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
The band was great and had people energized and dancing! I appreciated their thoughtfulness in building the playlist to increase the energy of the crowd. We will definitely work with Sam Hill again!
Best,
Lieve
From: Chelsea Lynam
Date: Tue, Jun 19, 2018 at 11:57 AM
Subject: RE: The Significant Others
To: Mike Miglino
Hey Mike,
They were great! Thank you for getting them here on such short notice. We are thinking about booking them for the holiday party, so I’ll be in touch!
Best,
Chelsea
From: Rachel Dunn
Date: Thu, May 17, 2018 at 2:06 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for all your help with my wedding a few weeks ago! The Significant Others were incredible and our guests had such a fun time at the wedding because of them.
I have to say that you were such an easy vendor to work with. Every communication was timely and full of exactly the information I was looking for. I will happily recommend Sam Hill to all my friends with upcoming weddings.
Thanks again for everything!
Rachel
From: Sara L. Kiser
Date: Wed, May 9, 2018 at 9:06 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
The Significant Others were beyond amazing!! Everyone had a wonderful time and we got so many compliments from guests of how awesome they were and what great musicians they were. They were great to work with as were you! Everything from Ceremony sound to the MC'ing to the jams were PERFECT! We saw the band at another wedding and that's how we knew we wanted them, but we really feel like they cranked it up to 12 for us and we had a blast!!! I think we already have one of the groomsmen coming your way for his wedding next year! I
From: Sara L. Kiser
Date: Wed, Apr 18, 2018 at 9:28 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Thanks Andrew! Let me say now, THEY WERE AMAZING!!!!! EVERYONE kept complimenting us on how awesome the band was. We danced the whole night away! We had seen them at a wedding before and they were amazing but I really feel like they kicked it up to 11! It was pure magic! They are amazing!
Thanks again for all your help!
Sara
From: Hengxin Cui
Date: Tue, Mar 27, 2018 at 11:26 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
The Significant Others were beyond AMAZING! Our guests kept on asking about the band and raving about how good they were and how we found them. Even our photographers went to checkout their webpage the night of and made sure to write their information down. I was not expecting everyone to get up and dance all night since we had more of a chilled crowd during our first wedding just a few month ago. But The Significant Others brought the audience alive. Jeff and I kept on saying they should go on one of those singing competitions like The Voice, we would totally vote for them! Haha We would definitely recommend them to friends and family :)
It was great working with you as well! Thank you for being so precise and prompt with your communications!
Best,
Hengxin
From: Jessica Hamilton
Date: Sat, Nov 11, 2017 at 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andy,
Thank you for all of your help coordinating The Significant Others. They were amazing and I am so so happy that we were able to have them at our wedding! They were super easy to work with, Scott was responsive and answered all of my questions. They learned our first dance, as well as new song for the motherson dance that Mike's sister sung (they provided the instrumentals). Just really helpful the whole time. They also played our requests (they had us fill out a questionnaire ahead of time) and knew exactly what songs to do at all points of the evening. It was the best dance party! I would recommend The Significant Others to anyone looking for an event band, it was so much fun having them there and all of our guests loved them!
Thank you!
Jessica and Mike
From: Brad Goodwin
Date: Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 1:40 PM
Subject: RE: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
It was fantastic, they were great and great to work with, very friendly and pleasant to chat with as well. My father in law swore that a DJ would be better, and after the wedding he told me I convinced him that bands were the way to go! They were great and I will certainly recommend them, and Sam Hill, to anyone looking to book a band.
From: Chris Smythers
Date: Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 10:35 AM
Subject: RE: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Very pleased with the band. They were excellent and the highlight of our event. We had a lot of great compliments on them. Thank you!
From: Randys Rumblings
Date: Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 9:49 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: juge@samhillbands.com
Andrew,
We were very pleased with the performance and both the friendliness and professionalism of the band as both a group and individually.
I enjoyed the music myself and I couldn't keep my wife and two of my best friends off the dance floor together; while I was too busy in my other duties as Chairman to enjoy the same privilege! Even our older members easily admitted that the band was both skilled and professional. We also appreciated the sound engineer's skill and patience in allowing our announcements.
It was a great evening and The Significant Others were a very large part of it.
Regards,
Randy S. Layman
From: brooke ellis
Date: Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 1:50 PM
Subject: Re: 9/23
To: Justin Paciocco
Justin,
The Significant Others were amazing!! Everyone had a blast and the music they played was the perfect mix of songs! I’ve been recommending them left and right, and will definitely reach out should I need band for another event!
Brooke,
Sigma Sigma Sigma
University of Virginia
From: Alina Efford
Date: Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 9:50 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
The significant others were absolutely amazing!!!! Working with them was a pleasure Scott was very organized and accommodating. Their performance was incredible, so fun and they had such an awesome range of various songs. We got a ton of compliments on how good they sounded and how fun they made the wedding. They also allowed my sister to sing a solo with them and learned a fun song for us. And the guitar player for the ceremony did a fabulous job as well and learned a song himself.
I can't say enough good thing!!! I'm a big music person so they were definitely my favorite part of our reception :)
From: Justin M. Cullivan
Date: Thu, Sep 14, 2017 at 4:51 PM
Subject: RE: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
Thank you so much. It was absolutely AMAZING. The Significant Others Crushed it. They were awesome and such great people. The crowd really started getting into it.
Thank you so much and please tell them the same for me.
We will certainly keep you in mind for next years event! That was our first of hopefully many events down there.
Thank you,
Justin
From: Elaine Olson
Date: Tue, Aug 15, 2017 at 9:54 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Good morning Andy! The Significant Others band was GREAT! They were very easy to work with. They kept the party going and there was not one time when the dance floor was not full of people. I would highly recommend them.
Thank you for everything!
Elaine
From: Kayla Kohler
Date: Mon, Aug 7, 2017 at 1:14 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hey!
The Significant Others did an amazing job! The music was awesome and exactly what we wanted. Everyone at the wedding had a blast and the dance floor was packed. The guys in the bad were awesome to work with. They made sure Jason and I were okay with everything and made the night the best!
Thank you again and we would recommend them!
Kayla
From: Carol Beckman
Date: Sat, Jul 15, 2017 at 10:01 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
We could not have been more pleased with The Significant Others and Scott Milstead. Scott communicated with me in advance to work out details (our event was straightforward, a family reunion rather than a wedding, etc.). When the band arrived, they were the consummate professionals. They quickly surveyed the site and went about setting up their equipment. The sound engineer monitored the environment throughout the evening and the music was tremendous. We provided them with dinner and a private break/changing room and they seemed pleased with the arrangements.
I particularly appreciated the band’s patience when they were approached by some guests to play music other than what I had contracted them to play. They handled the situation professionally and seamlessly. It’s a challenge to entertain a group spanning four generations and trying to appeal to everyone. The Significant Others did a fantastic job and I would recommend them wholeheartedly.
We typically conclude our reunion with John Lennon's song, “Let It Be”, which the band perfected at the last minute because I only gave them one week’s notice. It’s a very important song for my 93 year old fatherinlaw who associates more significance to it than most of the younger members of our family. We all hold hands in a large circle, sing the song together and then launch wish lanterns into the country sky. It was a perfect evening.
Thanks and enjoy the rest of your summer!
Carol
From: Susan Walters
Date: Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 1:43 PM
Subject: RE: The Significant Others
To: Mike Miglino
Hello Mike,
The Significant Others were fantastic! They were extremely professional and very talented. The crowd really enjoyed them!
Sincerely,
Susan Walters
Lifestyle Manager
Willowsford Homeowners Association, Inc.
From: Sam Papke
Date: Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 9:44 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Mike,
Thanks! Everything was fantastic, we had so much fun with the Significant Others. I have heard from so many people how much they enjoyed the music at the reception, and I know that I personally had an amazing time.
This was definitely a positive experience and I will definitely pass along a recommendation to anyone looking for a wedding band.
Thanks again!
Sam
From: Warlick, Corey
Date: Tue, Jun 20, 2017 at 12:26 PM
Subject: Re: payment for Significant Others
To: Andy Jaspen
Andy,
All went very well with the Significant Others last night. The guys are great! They are one of my favorite bands from Sam Hill. The vocalists are fantastic!
Corey Warlick
Director of Music & Entertainment
The Greenbrier
From: Alex Vari
Date: Mon, Jun 5, 2017 at 7:31 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andrew,
Everything went great! The bank was absolutely fantastic and the talk of the night. It really made our day special so thank you for all that you did!
Thanks,
Alex
From: Virginia Crowder
Date: Mon, May 8, 2017 at 5:28 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Mike!
We absolutely LOVED The Significant Others! They were so much fun, had a great song list, and kept our guests dancing. I have received a lot of compliments from my guests at the wedding about the band. We loved that their song list was unique, and they mixed in the variety well.
I will of course give a recommendation on the Knot!
Thanks!
Virginia
From: Gabe Parker
Date: Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 10:20 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment ,
Andrew I can't say enough about them. They blew everyone away. All the attendees went out of their way to compliment the lead guitarist. And the keyboardist that would play David Byrne for all the Talking Heads songs, including his mannerisms, was also excellent. They were all great to our guests and I can't recommend them enough. My family wishes we could bring them to Massachusetts for a party this summer.
From: Andrew Sachse
Date: Mon, Feb 13, 2017 at 1:37 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Hey Andrew
The band was great, they were friendly, easy to work with, and played a good set. We got good feedback from our attendees! Sam Hill also did a great job, you guys were very professional and always responsive.
I am sure we will have the need for some type of entertainment in the future and we will definitely keep you guys in mind.
Thanks for all your help!
Andrew
From: Erik Kudla
Date: Sat, Dec 31, 2016 at 9:15 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hey Andrew,
In short, the Significant Others were incredible. We absolutely loved them and didn't have a single complaint. Everyone was buzzing about it all night and loved them as well. They did a great job of keeping it low and cool vibe during the dinner, and then picking it up over the course of the night. They nailed our requests and first dance song, and also mixed in some stuff that was a surprise and new to us.
We will definitely recommend them to others, and in fact I already gave your contact to a friend on mine who is getting married next year and will reach out to you to book them!
Best,
Erik
From: Matthew Bower
Date: Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 6:51 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hey Andrew,
The band was great and the overall experience of working with them and Sam Hill was too!
The band learned the song we requested and they absolutely nailed it. Hopefully it will be one for them to replay at other wedding events. Otherwise, the music as a whole was also very good. Nice mix of tunes that kept a lot of people happy since the reception, we have received multiple compliments about the band.
Thanks!
Matthew Bower
From: EmilyandNeil 812
Date: Thu, Dec 1, 2016 at 1:30 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
HI Andrew!
Everything went very well! The reception was wonderful and the Significant Others were fantastic! The songs they were able to learn for us were great and spot on!
Everyone continues to tell us how much fun the band was and that they really enjoyed their time!
Thank you again!
Emily Marlin & Neil Sullivan
From: Meagan Bowling
Date: Thu, Nov 10, 2016 at 3:46 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Mike
Thanks for checking in. The Significant Others were AMAZING! We received so many compliments about them and their set list was perfect. We will definitely post on The Knot how easy it was working with Sam Hill and how perfect our band was.
Thanks,
Meagan
From: Ken Marlin
Date: Sat, Oct 22, 2016 at 9:26 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
The wedding was fantastic and the whole day could not have worked out better. The band was fabulous!. We are still getting compliments from our guests on how much fun they had and how great the music was. People wouldn't leave the dance floor at the end of the night. The music set the tone for a great after party Saturday night and which continue Sunday as our home!!
We are all very impressed by the bands versatility and their musicianship. A very talented group of musicians whose ability to play a wide range of music very well. I was impressed and greatly appreciate by the bands effort to learn the song I chose to dance with my daughter. As a life long Neil Young fan, I and others thought their rendition was excellent!
We certainly benefited from the groups experience with these types of events. They we flexible and controlled the pace of the evening very well. The sound set up was perfectly for the room. I had a chance to speak with the guys for a few minutes and found them very personable and professional. The Marriott staff had positive comments as well. They said it was the best band they had heard at one of their weddings. People from the other events were asking as well!
Working with Sam Hill was positive experience. The communication was always clear and direct. At no time did I feel we did not have the information we needed to make decisions and take action. All things considered feel Sam Hill is a very well managed organization.
The best compliment I can make is that when my second daughter's wedding happens, the Significant Others will be our band. Went that time comes we'll be in touch.
Thank you Sam Hill and The Significant Others for helping to make Emily and Neil's wedding a night to remember.
Ken Marlin
From: Jenny Weir
Date: Wed, Oct 5, 2016 at 8:45 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew!
The Significant Others were incredible! They really could not have been better! The reception was so much fun, and every guest that gave us feedback commented how awesome they were even though they had a wide variety of taste in music. For a rainy day, they sure kept the energy and spirits high. Thanks for working with Cam and I! we appreciate the ease of communication with Sam Hill and the immediate and happy responses we received!
Best,
Jenny
From: David Bligh
Date: Thu, Sep 15, 2016 at 12:08 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: juge@samhillbands.com
The band was great! Our guests loved their mashups of different genres and time periods so much that they demanded an encore. Scott's professionalism during the entire process made for smooth planning and a flawless night. They also did a great job learning the song we requested!
David
From: Bethany Ray
Date: Tue, Aug 2, 2016 at 8:04 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andy,
THEY WERE AWESOME!
The band did an amazing job and played the music we wanted to hear! After we cut the cake and hit the dance floor people didn't stop dancing and singing till the band literally told us we had to leave for our exit! haha
Thank you so much for a great experience it went off without a single hitch. A band truly makes a wedding!
Bethany
From: Gina Annab
Date: Fri, Jul 29, 2016 at 7:23 PM
Subject: Re: RayLeClair Wedding with the Significant Others
To: Andy Jaspen
Hey Andy!
Thanks for checking in! Everything was perfect!! Scott and the Significant Others band were really easy to work with, and MerrimonWynne House venue was VERY pleased with how they handled sound levels by checking every so often as well as checking in with the venue staff! Music was great, the crowd danced their butts off!
Gina Johnston
A Southern Soirée
From: Steven Stolz
Date: Tue, Jul 19, 2016 at 5:13 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
The Significant Others were absolutely fantastic. So talented and so professional. We went up to see them in Hampton a couple of weeks before the wedding and they took time out during a break to talk to my daughter and my now son in law, reassured her things would go great, etc.
At the venue they were superb and every age from the 20's to the 60's loved the music and would still be there dancing if they hadn't quit playing (after providing one more song for the 20 somethings). So many sincere requests for who they are/where are they from after the reception.
The entire three day wedding event was perfect and the Significant Others were a huge part of it.
Thanks!
Steve Stolz
From: James Upshaw
Date: Tue, Jul 12, 2016 at 4:22 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
Jen, everyone in attendance, and I all agreed that the music performed by The Significant Others made the night. Among the compliments given to the band (in addition to an encore request which they performed for us) were comments such as “I would pay to see them”… “Where else can I see them?”… “Best wedding band I’ve ever heard”…”Where did you guys find them?”… “Amazing range/selection”… “I love their setlist”…. “They sound amazing!”… etc. They were an absolute hit, well organized, exceptionally talented, flexible and accommodating to our requests and the mood/feel/flow of the evening, and all around pleasant and easy going to work with. Their willingness to learn our first dance song (even under shorter notice than requested in the timeline), made our first dance truly memorable. When my iPod went defunct at the time of the cake cutting, Scott offered up his phone to stream the song that I wanted to have played. And their attention to detail with lighting and their backdrop set the stage for a great performance their backdrop even matched (coincidentally) our own wall art for the evening. We are extremely grateful to have found such a wonderful group of musicians to perform at our wedding, and thank you at Sam Hill for making that possible.
I will most definitely be recommending The Significant Others and Sam Hill Entertainment to any of our friends and family getting married within your travel distance, ever, in the future.
Thank you for an amazing performance and reception,
James and Jen
From: Margaret Pilson
Date: Wed, Jun 29, 2016 at 9:49 AM
Subject: Feedback and THANK YOU to The Significant Others
To: info@samhillbands.com
Good Morning!
My husband, Matt Bush and I were just married on June 11, 2016 and The Significant Others played at our wedding in Martinsville, VA. There were so many things I wanted to tell them that night but with the chaos of running around I just couldn't get to them.
About two years ago, Matt and I attended the Pillow wedding in Charlottesville, VA. The Significant Others played at that band and I will NEVER forget how much fun I had there! All night I was on the dance floor, and I didn't even care that I hardly knew anyone there or that I was one of three people on the dance floor because the awesome music and just the overall energy the band gave made me want to dance all night! Once I found out the bands name I would never forget it!
One year after that, Matt asked me to marry him and the very first thing I responded (after I said yes, of course) was WE HAVE GOT TO BOOK THE SIGNIFICANT OTHERS!!!! By that Monday (2 days later) my mother in law had called and booked the band! I knew how popular they were and I wanted to make sure they would be free for our wedding. All night I was SO excited just picturing how perfect our wedding was going to be....and now I get to relive just how perfect our wedding actually was!!
I cannot thank the band enough for going out of there way numerous times just to make sure Matt and I were happy. They played my all time favorite song for Matt and I's first dance and did a GREAT job with Matt and his mom's first dance. They were very kind and patient to let my father and I do a mash up of hip hop dance songs for our first dance with no questions asked.
Right after our first dance I remember staying out on the dance floor and not grabbing food or a drink, but just wanting to dance to my favorite band. I was pulling everyone I could find out to dance and looking around that night, and even back on the pictures now there is such a huge and humble smile/laughter on every person's face and I have The Significant Others to 100% thank for that!
Later on in the night, some of Matt's family friends asked if the band could play My Humps and let them sing karaoke. While all I wanted to do was listen to the band, I really did feel obligated to ask the band because these girls were my new husbands friends and I really wanted to make them happy! The band quickly agreed to my request and let my friends and I sing that hilarious song. THEN, the boys wanted to do the same thing to It's Raining Men. I'm sure at this point the band was annoyed with us, but I could not tell! Thank you for being so incredibly patient with us as we celebrated! This moment was one of the most talked about moments and videos are everywhere of us! I'm laughing out loud as I type this email remembering how much fun we had! That would not have been possible had the band not been so flexible with us.
Bottom line, The Significant Others continued to go out of their way all night long to make sure that Matt and I were happy. I actually feel bad for how many strange requests we had and how many times we probably prevented them from playing their set they planned, but I am so incredibly thankful for every member of this talented, energetic, and patient band! I loved their music and energy two years ago, and now I can say I love what amazing people they are. They are all truly professionals and our wedding would not have been the best day of my life had I hired any other band but The Significant Others. All 275 of our guests have not stopped calling and emailing me to tell me how much fun they had dancing and singing along to the band, so I thank you for making our guests have a great night!
I could go on for days about how much I love y'all, but I know y'all need to head out on another gig! Just wanted to give a HUGE THANK YOU and I will continue to promote y'all to anyone and everyone that will listen!
Thank again!
Maggie (Pilson) BUSH! :)
From: Susan Pilson
Date: Tue, Jun 14, 2016 at 4:01 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew!
The Significant Others were awesome! They were the perfect band for Matt and Maggie's wedding!!! I now know why Maggie booked them first thing as soon as she became engaged. The band arrived on time, set up their stage area, were most kind when I spoke
with them. The gentleman that coordinated the entrance of the wedding party was wonderful and so very kind! Their music was perfect! The dance floor was full all night long. I truly appreciate everything Sam Hill Entertainment and The Significant Others did to make Maggie & Matt's reception such a fun evening.
Best Wishes,
Susan
From: Janie Williams
Date: Thu, May 26, 2016 at 3:46 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
I hope this message finds you well! I have to say, our wedding was absolute perfection!!!
The Significant Others were magnificent from start to finish! I regret to tell you that we relegated the band to the dining room of our venue, an ancestral home. Although we offered the band a lovely space, it permitted very little privacy. As far as I know, there was not a single complaint about this from The Significant Others. In fact, it was magical to hear the band warming their voices when I was up the stairs or inside the house. In addition, makeup and hair artists had me sit in a dining room chair to touch up slightly before the ceremony, and the band never made anyone feel uncomfortable. I took the opportunity with the band to say how much Adam and I loved them when we heard them at another wedding, and they responded kindly, humbly, and warmly. From what I could see, they were completely professional and appropriate.
Moreover, I had a great number of guests rave about the breadth of the band's playlist and the variety of their music. Some said, This is the best wedding band that I have ever seen! These are not just runofthemill wedding guests, either, I am talking about people, who have been on the wedding circuit and who know a thingortwo about a good wedding band! The band was purely entertaining and they timed their breaks harmoniously with the flow of the event, so as not to lose momentum in the vibes of the night.
Adam and I recall vividly looking back from the dance floor at the tables under the tent and noticing that not a single guest was sitting, disengaged, or looking as though they were not having a good time. This was what we wanted!!! People were on the dance floor and having FUN! Having brought together so many different people from so many different phases of our lives, it truly was a phenomenal feat to have them ALL entertained. We can hardly express how great the band was! We love The Significant Others.
Warmly,
Janie Williams
From: Wendy Mayer
Date: Tue, May 10, 2016 at 12:40 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hey Andy,
We absolutely LOVED the Significant Others band. They were fantastic and many of the guests commented on how awesome they were! And we were all amazed at how well they covered the wide range of music they played!
I wish I could tell you what I like about the mix of songs that they played. But to be honest I don't really remember! Hah. I just know that I felt like lots of folks were out on the dance floor all night long, and they did an amazing job of keeping the dancing vibes flowing.
All in all, a fantastic experience from beginning to end! Really easy to organize with you guys and a fabulous performance! Thank you guys so much for making our wedding so amazing!
Best,
Wendy
From: Elizabeth Striebel
Date: Thu, Apr 14, 2016 at 2:38 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for your well wishes. Everything was perfect. The Significant Others exceeded our expectations. All of our guest commented on how great of a band they were and how much they enjoyed their performance, energy and set lists. At a few points throughout the wedding, every guest (including my husband's 90 year old grandmother) were on the dance floor having a great time. Thank you!
Please let me know if there is anything else I can do get the word out. We will definitely recommend them to anyone.
With much gratitude,
Liz
From: D Finch
Date: Sat, Dec 19, 2015 at 6:25 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
Thanks for reaching out! Will and I had a fantastic experience with The Significant Others! Leading up to the wedding, they were extremely easy to work with. Their questionnaire was clear and helpful, and they answered any questions we had. They were enthusiastic about learning the song we had requested for our first dance which was nice.
The day of was just perfect. I didn't see the band until after the ceremony, but it seemed that they took care of setting up, getting settled in, eating, etc just fine, and were totally ready to go when it was time to start! They were great emcees for our introduction, and helped set the tone for the night. Their performance was outstanding. They played a fantastic variety, all with so much passion and energy. Our guests all had a blast, and they did a really good job of getting people pumped up, especially every time they came back from a break. The volume, lighting, everything about their performance was just perfect.
They ended with Don't Stop Believeing, which was just awesome. It got everyone out on the dance floor, and they read the crowd perfectly. Overall, we could not have asked for a better band to work with.
Thank you for all of your help throughout the booking process.
Thanks again!
Danielle
From: Francesca Baruffi
Date: Mon, Dec 7, 2015 at 4:12 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
The Significant Others were indescribably good. Their online recordings do not do them justice. As a music group, they have an extremely unique, personal vibe. During our dinner hour, they chose perfect music to accompany dinner, and man did they start the party when it came time to start dancing. They were incredibly fun, and made the night. Our guests (of all ages) could not stop raving about them. When we look back on our wedding, they stand out as the one of the best parts of the day.
Leading up to the wedding, they were accommodating and professional. They made sure that we had all we needed before the wedding so that we didn't have to worry about a thing. Just before we were introduced at the reception as a couple, one of the bandmates made sure that we knew what we were doing since everything was a blur. Afterwards, the whole band introduced themselves which really made a difference.
Overall, we cannot recommend them enough. We wish we could get married again just so that we can have them perform for us again!
Best,
Frankie Baruffi
From: KingFloyd Wedding
Date: Mon, Nov 16, 2015 at 9:17 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andy,
Thanks for the kind words! We had a great time with the Significant Others band and our guests gave them rave reviews! Please pass along our thanks to them, they made the night so memorable. We'll be sure to suggest them to anyone getting married in the future. Our thanks again!
Brittany & Bobby
From: Darcy Kohn
Date: Tue, Nov 10, 2015 at 3:20 PM
Subject: Fwd: Thank you, thank you!
To: Andy Jaspen
Hi Andy!
Thanks so much for checking in last week. We've been on our honeymoon and are just getting back to reality.
The Significant Others were phenomenal! Awesome music, guests were on the dance floor loving them the whole time and Scott and team was fantastic to work with leading up to the big day. (See below for a thank you we sent to Scott earlier today.)
We would love to be a reference, if that's helpful. And please let us know what else we can do to sing their praises. They totally rocked. And thank you for all of your great help in finding them. They truly made the wedding they were perfect!
Darcy and Chris
From: Mark Zeizel
Date: Tue, Nov 10, 2015 at 7:52 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Mike, thanks for the followup. We had an incredible experience with The Significant Others. Their music and energy was awesome. They were professional, extremely talented and a bunch of really nice guys on top of it all. I don't have anything but positive feedback to share, however feel free to give me a call if you want to discuss further.
I had a great experience booking with Sam Hill Entertainment as well. Thank you.
Mark
From: Sarah Fox
Date: Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 11:24 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
We absolutely loved The Significant Others it was one of the best decisions we made in planning our wedding. We received many very genuine compliments about the band, including one guest that said The Significant Others were one of the best bands he'd seen in the last twenty years. Our time with the band was supposed to begin at 7:30, but Scott graciously agreed to play our first dance song at 7:00 with no problem, which was really special for me and Rich. Also, The Significant Others made sure they played the songs on my must play list and the rest of the songs in their set fit perfectly with our style / preferences. Many of our guests never left the dance floor and the dance floor was still full through the last song of the evening. One of the best parts about The Significant Others was that they really interacted with the crowd and really helped get everyone into the celebrations. My husband and I had recently attended another wedding where the band played beautifully, but they didn't really get the crowd into it. Scott and the rest of the band was really wonderful about making their performance really personal to our wedding. We have nothing but wonderful things to say about the band, they truly gave a memorable performance. Lastly, working with you and the rest of the team at Sam Hill made bookings so easy and seamless we would definitely recommend Sam Hill and The Significant Others to anyone looking to book a live band for an event.
Thanks so much for everything,
Sarah
From: Andrew Jasculca
Date: Tue, Oct 27, 2015 at 9:14 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Thanks Andrew!
The band was amazing! Maureen and I had the best night and all our family and friends did as well. Scott and the rest of the band members were easy to work with and day off they were on time and accommodating and they had everyone dancing.
I would recommend them to anyone!
Thanks again!
Andrew
From: Peter & Lisa Bamford
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 2015 at 1:49 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andrew, simply put, this band was OUTSTANDING.
They were a pleasure to deal with, played what we wanted, and set up right on time with no hassles/drama. For an event where we had so much going on with many different vendors, it was very comforting for us to not have to worry about the band. We especially appreciated the personal touches like calling out Sarah and Richard by name and not just saying bride and groom”.
The dance floor was never clear all night long that probably says it all, but we also had many comments from our guests about how good the band was.
We would definitely recommend The Significant Others to anyone who asks.
Peter and Lisa Bamford
(parents of the bride)
From: Gina S. Lentine
Date: Sun, Oct 4, 2015 at 1:29 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andy,
Thanks for your patience and kind words! Adrian and I have been recovering during the week following the wedding. :) It was quite an event!
We really, really enjoyed working with the Significant Others and would highly recommend them to our friends who have upcoming weddings and those planning other events. Sully and the guys were really friendly and warm, and they were truly excellent musicians. I was so impressed with their renditions of In My Life and Your Song, and their repertoire (both in terms of eras and musical genres) was nothing short of amazing. I'm classically trained myself and can hear when music is offkey or poorly arranged the Significant Others were the opposite of that. Finally, a testament to how charismatic and musical the band was the fact that the dance floor at our wedding was packed the entire night, with guests of all ages!
Hats off to the Significant Others, and we hope to work with them again in the future in some capacity!
All best,
Gina
From: Kristen Hostetter
Date: Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 1:54 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andy,
Thanks for the congratulations on the wedding! We had so much fun at the reception and a huge part of that was The Significant Others as our wedding band! Every song they played was a home run for us they sounded amazing and really kept the partygoers on the dance floor the whole night! Both Chris and I had people coming up to us telling us how good the band sounded and asking us how we found them.
Chris and I will gladly recommend Sam Hill and The Significant Others to friends and family looking for a band. Both you and the band were a pleasure to work with thank you for all your help and making this process easier for us!
Kristen and Chris
From: Price Gutshall
Date: Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 9:17 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andy,
Thank you! The Significant Others were incredibletruly a performance. Received lots of rave reviews from our guests and inquiries on where we found them. We will be recommending them!
Thanks,
Price Gutshall
From: Terry Finch
Date: Sat, Jul 4, 2015 at 12:26 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andy,
The Significant Others did a great job at Ryan and Dayna's wedding! Everyone had such a good time the dance floor was packed the entire evening!
I made a blunder before the wedding day regarding details in the contract and their manager Scott Milstead was absolutely wonderful in getting it straightened out. He was so good to work with I truly appreciated his kindness.
I would definitely recommend The Significant Others for any event wanting a quality band!
Thank you for being a company we have confidence in! Another Sam Hill band did our daughter's wedding in 2012 and it was fantastic. Our experience with your company has been totally positive each time we've worked with you. We will promote your company anytime someone asks for a band recommendation!
Sincerely,
Terry Finch
From: Jackie Powers 7
Date: Mon, Jul 6, 2015 at 1:26 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment , 7
Hi Justin,
All i can truly say is wow. Our minds were totally blown with how great they sounded! Everyone, and I mean every guest, commented on how great the band was. They had wonderful energy, wonderful song selection, they rocked our first dance, and kept the party moving. We have friends getting married in October and they were seriously second guessing their decision to hire a DJ. Music was/is very important to us and is an important part of the lives of many of our family and friends; everyone was thrilled! The music MADE our day :)
Thanks!
Jackie
From: WENDY WYNE
Date: Thu, Jun 18, 2015 at 2:24 PM
Subject: Re: MuellerTriolo Wedding with the Significant Others
To: Andy Jaspen
Hey Andy,
The MuellerTriolo wedding was a success! The Significant Others band was AWESOME! I have never heard so many guests at a wedding rave about a band! They were really great to work with as well. We will definitely recommend them to future clients!
Cheers,
Wendy Wyne
Fete Studio
From: Rachel Herger
Date: Wed, Jun 3, 2015 at 5:32 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
The Significant Others were awesome! I had several guests give compliments throughout the night on how great the band was. They were awesome to work with and closed out the night perfectly. I will certainly pass along my recommendation for this group. They were great!
From: Carson Petty
Date: Tue, Jun 2, 2015 at 5:27 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Mike,
Thanks for your email. We are back from our honeymoon and back to reality. The Significant Others were amazing! We got so many compliments from our friends and family on how awesome the band was but most importantly, we had the absolute best time! We liked how they played a wide variety of music, but also focused on the style we preferred. They did a fantastic job reading the crowd and making sure everyone was on the dance floor (or even on the stage!) the whole night while balancing annoucning the special moments such as dances and cake cutting. They learned our first dance song, Lucky by Jason Mraz, and it was wonderful. Perfect for our special day. Thanks again for your help!
Carson and Doug
From: Leslie Swanson
Date: Tue, Jun 2, 2015 at 2:47 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andrew,
Thank you so much for checking in with us. We LOVED your band. Incredible music selection. And we received many compliments. We will definitely recommend you for any friends or family events in the future.
Thank you again,
Leslie
From: Ainsley Lockhart
Date: Mon, May 18, 2015 at 11:52 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Mike!
Thanks for reaching out! The Significant Others were phenomenal at our wedding last weekend! We had such a great night! We'd heard them play at a friend's wedding in 2013 so we had an idea of what to expect, but they exceeded our expectations! They had a fantastic mix of music that kept everyone, young and old, on the dance floor all night long, which was really important to us. I truly think the only time people sat down was to eat :). The guys were so lively and fun, and they couldn't have been nicersmall touches go a long way (i.e. Sully running through our bridal party's names with me before announcing them to be sure he had everything correct). The band learned Van Morrison's Someone Like You for our first dance and did an amazing job with it. Everyone was talking about how great they were for days. I've already passed around your/their info to a couple friends! :).
Thank you so much for your help! We couldn't be happier with how our wedding turned out.
Ainsley and Neil
From: Vincent Thompson
Date: Tue, May 5, 2015 at 11:49 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andrew,
Sully and the other band members were terrific at my daughters wedding. A friend had attended a wedding where the Significant Others played and said they had the most fun. So we learned of you through a referral and will be likely to tell our friends how much we enjoyed the evening with the S.O. playing. They were prompt in setting up, played great music and put on a great show in the later hours of the event. I'd certainly recommend the group to others.
Thanks!
From: Elizabeth Lannon
Date: Fri, Dec 5, 2014 at 9:14 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Mike,
Thanks for reaching out! The band was amazing! We had numerous compliments from guests saying how great the band was and wanting to know who they were! The band was extremely nice! We were very very happy and wish they could have kept playing!
Thank you for everything! We are happy to be a reference if need be!
Thanks!
Peyton
From: J D Engels
Date: Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 11:52 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andrew,
I would like to start by saying The Significant Others band was absolutely wonderful.
The music selection was superb and I have heard nothing but compliments on the band from family and guests. I have never seen so many guests at a wedding reception up on the dance floor before. Your band's obvious enthusiasm and charisma was an instant draw for everyone.
I cannot think of any aspect of the performance I would change. You are a top notch organization and I fully intend to seek you out for our next wedding.
On a personal level you have my deepest gratitude for working with Grace my youngest daughter in her desire to sing for her sister. Your band members were not only supportive of her efforts but also encouraging. The song was a highlight of her sister's night.
JD Engels
From: Staci Brophy
Date: Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 10:00 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
The band was absolutely AMAZING. All of our guests were raving about them the entire night and it continued on Sunday. They would say, Where did you find these guys at? They are awesome They did everything we asked by playing mostly upbeat songs throughout the night so the energy stayed up. The experience was flawless and I am very thankful that we were able to have them at our wedding. I think my two favorite songs of the night was Sweet Caroline and Shout. The night wouldn't have been the same without the Signifiant Others and I will definitely recommend them to my family, friends and colleagues.
Best,
Staci
From: Cassie Beal
Date: Thu, Oct 9, 2014 at 6:53 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
I can't say enough good things about the band. They rocked it! The set up was great, the sound was spot on, they nailed it. Even my brotherinlaw, who does sound engineering and is a musician himself couldn't find one flaw in the performance. We would highly recommend them for a future!!
Many thanks!
Cassie
From: KateLyn Claffey
Date: Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 8:10 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Mike
The band was phenomenal! We had an amazing night and they really put on a show! Their set up looked great, they looked great, they sounded great! Everything was on point. We were totally thrilled to have them be a part of our day.
We'd be happy to share our experience with anyone looking for more information. Thanks also to you for all your help finding us the right band and working with us along the way.
All the best,
Kate and Josh
From: Louise DeLong
Date: Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 7:06 PM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Mike. Thanks for your email. The band was wonderful! All of our guests really enjoyed their song list and they nailed our single song request! Also, they were very courteous and easy to work with. We hope that you will pass on this email to them, so that they know how pleased we were with their performance.
Thanks for helping us set this up!
Louise DeLong
From: Jackie Young
Date: Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 9:49 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hey Andrew,
I just wanted to let you know that we had a FANTASTIC experience with the Significant Others. They were professional, ontime, looked great, sounded great, and kept people on the dance floor all night. We received numerous compliments and several from vendors as well (you know they hear a lot of bands).
Thanks!
Jackie Blosser
From: Maggie Crosby
Date: Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 12:03 PM
Subject: Re: FW: The Significant Others
To: juge@samhillbands.com
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for your email and for the congratulations! Kyle and I got back from our honeymoon last week and have been absorbing the many blessings we've received at our wedding and while away.
Our wedding day was an absolute dream. The Significant Others were, hands down, show stoppers! We received so many compliments from our guests about how good they were and how much fun they had. And of course, Kyle and I loved them. Kyle even said I've never had that much fun at a wedding before! It's so awesome that it was our wedding!
Prewedding, Scott and the band were easy to work with and were very timely with their responses to our (sometimes crazy) questions. They were very professional and very accommodating.
During the reception, Scott and Dave found Kyle and I to touch base on the timeline. We were off timeline schedule by about 1520 minutes, but the guys were completely cool about it and made everything work. They announced the toasts and first dances and kept everything moving along. And it was so wonderful to have my younger brother perform with them after the first dances. They sounded so great!
I think one of the best parts of the reception and the band is that at the end of the night, they KILLED the last song (Journey Don't Stop Believing) and left EVERYONE there wanting more! I think even some of our guests started chanting encore!
We would most definitely recommend The Significant Others and have been spreading the word to all our friends and family who have been asking How did you find them? Kyle and I love live music and we felt like we had a exclusive concert performance at our wedding. It doesn't get any better than that!
Thank you for everything!
Maggie and Kyle Edwards
From: Beverley Crosby
Date: Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 9:21 AM
Subject: RE: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Good Morning Andrew,
WOW is how I would describe the service and reception. And WOW again is how I am describing the Significant Others. They were just perfect for us. Everyone enjoyed them during the appetizer portion of the evening right up until the very last song. Our most frequent question from guests where did you find THEM?? And of course, we gave out Sam Hill Entertainment as the source. They were so nice, so very genuine.
Maggie had requested that her youngest brother (22) sing with them on one song Can't Take My Eyes off of You. They later told my husband that these sing alongs can go very right or very wrong. They requested that Aaron swing by and run thru the song with them. Aaron was a groomsman also, so that left very little time to do that, but he did. Anyway, they told my husband that as soon as Aaron started singing they all gave each other the thumbs up that this was going to be good. And it was good as they all performed together during the reception. We so appreciate their cooperation.
We all danced and danced and danced our guests danced. The dance floor was not empty at all from the time we opened it up for dancing until the band said their good nights. And as we all like to say, on a good note, the band left everyone wanting more!
As to their packing up, it was efficient and quick. I hope they had as good of a time as we did they deserve it!!
I will pass along some pictures as I get some to you. I did not have a camera in my hand that evening which meant I REALLY enjoyed myself too!
Thanks again Bev
From: John Blankinship
Date: Thu, Jun 19, 2014 at 9:15 AM
Subject: Re: The Significant Others
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
Everything went very well with The Significant Others. They are an amazing band! Everyone had a wonderful time, and I heard comments all evening about what a great job they did. Guests of all ages were out on the dance floor. The Wedding Event Supervisor said that they were really impressed with the band.
Thank you so much. We highly recommend The Significant Others.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Blankinship
From: Linda Barnes
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2014 6:34 AM
To: beth@samhillbands.com
Subject: Re: The Significant Others (formerly Venture Rays)
Beth,
The Significant Others was the most incredible band any of us had ever
heard at a wedding! Our crowd loves to dance, and they played music
that young, old, and those in between enjoyed. The band members had
such energy and were so skillful at what they did. I would recommend
them to anyone looking for a band. It was a great wedding reception,
and a large part of that was due to the music.
All the best,
Linda Barnes
From: Erin E Barnes
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 7:39 PM
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Significant Others (formerly Venture Rays)
Beth,
They were INCREDIBLE!! Everyone is raving about how awesome they were!
Best wedding band EVER!
Thanks!
From: Kendall Greiner
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 10:47 AM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Significant Others (formerly Venture Rays)
Thanks so much for touching base. We had a great experience with the Venture Rays, as well as our guests.
Everyone was asking about them! They did a great job and played everything we wanted :)
Thanks again!
Kendall
From: Jonathan
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2014 12:09 PM
To: 'Elizabeth @ Sam Hill Entertainment'
Subject: RE: The Significant Others (formerly Venture Rays) on 4/26/2014
Elizabeth,
The band was excellent. Hands down one of the easiest bands that I have
worked with. Very professional and willing to work with any changes that
might have come up during the wedding night. Musically, they are one of the
tightest bands that we have had. Very versatile in their catalog of song
choices.
Jonathan
Kinston Country Club
From: Christopher Lee
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2014 5:27 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Cc: Sarah Hornack
Subject: Re: The Significant Others band follow up
The wedding was a smashing success, and one of the main reasons was the Significant Others. They really knew how to motivate the crowd and kept the party roaring all night. It's the only wedding I've been to where people were screaming for an encore and many of our friends are musicians so that really says a lot! The guys were also really accommodating, allowing me to play a couple songs with them on guitar, which was an absolute blast.
All in all it was easy, smooth, and great and we'll be sure to tell anyone who asks!
Hope you're well.
Chris
From: Joshua Miller
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 2:27 PM
To: Mike Miglino
Subject: Re: The Significant Others (formerly Venture Rays)
Mike,
Thanks for the note and the well wishes. We could not have been happier with The Significant Others! Scott, Sully, and crew were absolutely amazing and exactly what we were looking (and hoping) for in our band. We had repeated comments from our guests both during and after the reception saying how much they liked the band and how great they were.
The song selection was perfect for the wideranging age groups of our guests. I'm pretty sure everyone was on the dance floor at some point or another! The band's highenergy and vibe kept us moving and wanting more. We were thrilled with their version of You and Me Together and Angel Baby Sully absolutely nailed the vocals and the band sounded great!
Please feel free to share this with the band. We also plan on sending them a seperate thankyou note. We can't thank you, Sam Hill Entertainment, and the Significant Others enough for everything in making our wedding perfect!
We will definitly recommend Sam Hill and The Significant Others for future events.
Many thanks!
Josh and Rachel
From: irishmom
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2013 10:51 PM
To: juge@samhillbands.com
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Andrew,
The Venture Rays were AWESOME!!!! I would highly recommend them for any event!!
Thanks,
Mary Ellen Griffin (mother of the bride)
From: Erin Tinsley
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 4:22 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Hi Andrew,
The Venture Rays & our experience with Sam Hill was awesome. Everything was streamlined and professional. I have nothing but compliments and best of all, the Venture Rays were awesome and the perfect fit for our wedding. Thanks so much!
Erin Tinsley
Bel Boutique
From: Katie Bonnes
Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2013 11:22 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Hi,
The Venture Rays were beyond what we could have expected for our wedding! Shortly after the band started playing people started dancing and did not stop until the reception was over. I mentioned that I like the Avett Brothers in our prewedding questionnaire and The Venture Rays played them during every break. It was a very thoughtful surprise. They were very organized and made all of our announcements just as we had asked. The guys really brought the party and everyone loved them! Just about everyone at the wedding asked for the bands name since they enjoyed them so much. I am so happy we chose The Venture Raysthey were the perfect band for our reception!
Thanks again!
Katie Balch
From: West Cerrudo
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 3:10 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Cc: Seany Pants
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Hey Andy,
Thanks so much for the follow up! I have to say the wedding was absolutely perfect. The Venture Rays were absolutely awesome we have heard nothing but compliments regarding how great the music was and how much fun they were. A few weeks later
and people are still talking about how great the band was! We cannot
thank you enough for the recommendation and please thank the band for us.
Hope you are well and we will definitely pass along your info to anyone
else we know looking for bands!
Thanks again for everything!
West
From: John McLaurin
Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 5:40 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Hey,
Just wanted to say that the band was great. Everybody I talked to said they were awesome. I will definitely recommend you guys to friends.
John
From: Aaron Bernard
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 3:19 AM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Cc: steph
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Hey Andrew,
They were incredible! Everyone was talking about them including all our
vendors. I was telling steph that I would pay to see these guys in concert!
They were really professional and a lot if fun. We have already been
recommending them.
Thanks.
Aaron
From: Lennie Clore
Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 4:10 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Cc: johnclore; nate Chaisson
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Hey Andrew!
Our wedding was wonderful and the Venture Rays were a fantastic part of it! We absolutely loved them they were very easy to work with ahead of time, learning a song for us and helping us execute a surprise first dance routine :) They kept everyone on the dance floor all night, which is exactly what we were hoping for and we got so many compliments on them from all of our guests, as well.
Thanks so much for your help with booking them it was great to have such a great list of bands to choose from!
I will definitely be recommending the Venture Rays to my friends! :)
Thanks again for all of your help,
Lennie
Hi!
The VRs were GREAT. They definitely played all the songs we wanted on our must have list and did a fantastic job with the rest of the playlist all night! Awesome band, really glad we went with them because doubt it could have been any better.
ChiaShing
From: Rob Bostic
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 3:39 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Andy,
The Venture Rays were awesome...extremely talented and not your typical 'wedding band'...a good thing! I met the Band earlier in the afternoon before the magical festivities....and we immediately clicked! I told them to relax and have fun....and that this wedding crowd was a unique blend of music lovers and party animals! Their song selection was outstanding as were their musicianship! They were flexible in allowing my good buddy, Michael Bennett , to join them for a few songs playing lead guitar (Michael is an outstanding guitar player as well). In addition, they surprised me with one of my favorite songs..SoulShine..(with a little advanced suggestion from my lovely daughter and new son) as the grand finale! They said they had a blast as well! So, I would recommend these guys in a heartbeat...drum beat.....guitar riff...whatever!
Tell the VR's that they 'nailed it'!
Rob
From: Robyn McCarthy
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 12:59 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Hey Andy,
I wanted to let you know that the Venture Rays band was wonderful! Everyone had an amazing time and commented on how great the band was. Some people even asked for contact information for their upcoming events. We appreciate Venture Rays working with us.
Thanks,
Robyn & Greg
From: Peyton Hurt
Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 12:31 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
The Venture Rays were awesome! Everyone loved the band!!! Best part of the reception for sure! I will highly recommend to others!
Thanks!
Peyton
From: Dee Kirchmier
Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 2:08 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Venture Rays on June 29 at WestColeman Wedding
Hey Andy!
As always, thanks for following up! I REALLY liked the Venture Rays! They did a nice job and had a really wide range of music. The band showed up on time, had a nice set up, played as they stated they would and were very easy to work with, so I would definitely enjoy working with them again!
Thanks,
Dee Kirchmier
McBride Events
From: Charlie Santiuste
Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2013 1:44 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Andy,
The Venture Rays absolutely blew us away. We have received so many rave reviews since the party. Nineyearolds and 90yearolds were dancing all night. The guys learned our first dance song and played it beautifully, they let my brother sit in on a special tune, and even played backup for his best man toast. They MC'ed flawlessly and just simply crushed it in every way, shape, and form. Could not have gone better. Thanks for recommending them and for all your help getting it together.
I will be sure to pass on your info and recommend V Rays in particular to others looking for entertainment in the area.
Cheers,
Charlie
From: Emily Lathe
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 10:32 AM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Hi Andy,
Thanks for checking in. The Venture Rays were wonderful!!! They did an absolutely great job at our reception. We could not have asked for a better, more fun band. I will highly recommend them and Sam Hill Entertainment to all of my friends.
Thank you so much for all of your help making our event the perfect celebration!
Best,
Emily Lathe
From: Leslie Garriss
Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 4:01 PM
To: Mike Miglino
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Oh my gosh! The Venture Rays were absolutely awesome! We got married in the Aquarium and they set up right in front of the shark tank and everybody, I mean everybody was dancing! They were so full of energy and so much fun plus they played awesome music that all ages enjoyed! My brother in law and his wife have already booked them for their wedding and we can not wait to dance the night away again with them! Thank you for everything!
Leslie and Matt Maroules
From: Jack Rickard
Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 2:07 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Hi Andrew,
We just returned from our honeymoon, sorry for the delay. The Venture Rays were fantastic and we received a lot of compliments, so we'd be happy to pass along your information in the future to anybody who asks. They played two great sets and I think everybody really enjoyed the eclectic mix of songs they performed. The dance floor was essentially packed for the 3 hours. Myself and a lot of my friends are musicians, so we all appreciated how on point and professional the band sounded. We couldn't have been happier. We were kind of whisked away at the end of the wedding and didn't get a chance to thank the band in person, but they were amazing and we really appreciate them kicking ass for us.
Thanks again!
Jack and Ayse
From: joelle wike
Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 3:56 PM
To: Mike Miglino
Subject: RE: The Venture Rays
Hi Mike,
Thanks for the best wishes! The Venture Rays were amazing! They did such a great job and really got the party going and kept it going. I have had so many guests tell me how great they were and many calling them the 'best wedding band ever'. I was very nervous about the band because I had not heard them in person but they surpassed my expectations! Thank you for your help with getting them booked. I'll definitely refer people to them as well as Sam Hill.
Thank you again,
Joelle
From: Becky O'Connell
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 10:47 AM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Hi Andrew,
Thanks so much for checking in! We just got back from our honeymoon and have been talking about the wedding with friends and family. Everything went so well and all of our guests truly enjoyed the band! They were so helpful to me prior to the wedding with planning everything out and they were SO accommodating! We asked them to play particular songs at certain points in the evening, and they got everything spot on! Everyone had a wonderful time and multiple people asked us who the band was and commented on how much they liked the music.
Thanks again for such a great experience! Happy New Year!
Becky & Alex
From: Karen McFall
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 7:18 PM
To: juge@samhillbands.com
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Andrew!
It was such a pleasure to work w/The Venture Rays. They were great fun, talented, accommodating and very customer oriented. The Venture Rays worked w/me all throughout the process.........very, very thorough and thoughtful.
Most importantly they worked the crowd. I say that as the most positive of statements. Everyone danced, sang and stayed upbeat and happy the entire 4 hours.
The Venture Rays made this very special bride and groom Ginnie and Will incredibly pleased with their choice of bands. Quite a testimonial of performance and talent.
We would recommend them to anyone and everyone.
Thank You!!
Karen McFall (mother of the bride)
From: Kathryn Hart
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 5:18 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Hi Andrew,
My husband and I thought the Venture Rays were absolutely phenomenal! They learned At Last for our first dance song and did a beautiful job with it. They played a variety of music and really kept the party going...by the end of the night there were only 3 people sitting down, everyone else was out on the dance floor. A number of our guests were still raving about them the following day. We were thrilled with their performance and thought they really enhanced our wedding in a positive way. I would definitely recommend them and Sam Hill Entertainment to anyone in need of a great live band! Thanks for everything.
Kathryn
From: Carly Romeo
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 4:50 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Andrew,
The Venture Rays were pretty much the best part of our party! They played the most amazing selection of tunes, and stayed far away from Cheezy Wedding Music (which I was very concerned about). We had told them my beau's favorite song from their list and they played that, which was awesome. My favorite part about them though was that everyone at our party couldn't stop gushing about them! We danced ALL NIGHTand had a fabulous time and they were immensely sweet, professional, and lovely.
Thanks for helping us set it up!!!
Carly
From: Mary Elizabeth Keegan
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 6:18 AM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Cc: Mom; Paulin Cheatham
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Hi Andy,
Thanks for your email! The Venture Rays were amazing! We had the BEST time. Everyone was up and dancing, which was my goal :) and we have gotten tons of complements on our band selection. Also, Scott was great to communicate with leading up to the big day. He had some really helpful timeline suggestions but was also willing to be very flexible. All in all it was a great time and we are so happy the Venture Rays were a part of our wedding day.
Thank you for helping us book them!
Mary Elizabeth
From: gillian McBurney
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 11:24 AM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Hi Andrew,
We are finally adjusting back into reality after the wedding and honeymoon. We seriously had the best time at our wedding and a lot of that had to do with the Venture Rays. Scott and the band we so awesome they really played a great set. I have to tell you I am not a big dancer, but during the reception i never stopped dancing and having a great time. Adam is the same way and he was right next to me on the dance floor for most of the night.
Adam was thrilled that they played a Mumford and Sons song, its one of his favorite bands thee days and i had mentioned it in the Venture Rays questionnaire, so it was so awesome that they played it that night.
The band was so great and professional we really cant thank you enough for suggesting them.
Thanks again and we will definitely recommend them!
Gillian
From: Liz Hanzel
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 11:15 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Hey Andrew,
We LOVED the Venture Rays!! They were just what we were looking for. Our guests couldn't get enough and begged for multiple encores :) We were totally impressed with the music, upbeat and fun, and the band was professional and accomodating to our needs. We will definitely recommend them to others!
Thank you and all the members of the band!
Liz Lopez
From: Shauna Harris
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 8:50 AM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: RE: Venture Rays band at OvercashWard Wedding
Hi Andy,
The Venture Rays band was great! Definitely one of my favorite bands we’ve had here in a long time. And I wasn't the only one on the island saying that when they were playing, either. It was fantastic!
Thanks again,
Shauna Harris
Event Planner/Sales Manager
Bald Head Island Club
From: Sarah Hernandez
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 8:06 PM
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Hey Mike
First of all.......Thank you for everything you did for Rob and I to make this process easy. As for The Venture Rays they were awesome! The music truly made the night. I knew that it would be great just listening to their first set while we ate dinner....I wanted to dance then and some people did! Following dinner/toasts they kept the dance floor packed all night long! :) The variety of music was perfect. The guys were also super chill and great to chat with our guest truly enjoyed them! We had the best night and could not have asked for anything more!
Thanks again for everything!
Sarah Zolla
From: John
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 8:25 AM
To: juge@samhillbands.com
Subject: Venture Rays
Hi Andrew,
The Venture Rays were absolutely wonderful. Everyone had a great time dancing to the wide range of music they played. They kept the night rolling along and it definitely ended too soon. We asked them to learn Billy Joel's Just the way you are for the fatherdaughter dance and the keyboardist did a great job with it. I had briefly mentioned to Scott that I was a huge Peter Gabriel fan, and they found some awesome orchestral covers of his songs to play for the break, which I thought was awesome. Multiple people asked us during and after our wedding who the band was and we were more than happy to pass their name on and will continue to do so in the future. A huge thanks to the Venture Rays for being an integral part of our special night!
John and Laura
From: The Coles
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 8:53 AM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Cc: Martha Cole; Becca Stefan Knuth
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Andy,
Thanks so much for providing an outstanding band for our daughter's wedding reception!! The Venture Rays were so good! Everyone enjoyed their music ,and they were fun to dance to. They could not have been more pleasant to work with! Best of luck to you and your company... if the Venture Rays are an indication of the talent level you have on hand, you should be just fine!
All the best,
Sharon Cole
From: Becca Stefan Knuth
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 12:12 PM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Andy,
You beat me to it! The Venture Rays were AWESOME. Such great guys so easy to work with. I can't compliment them enough. They were on time, they rocked the dining hall, they barely took breaks, they were super friendly and eager to please and I loved them!
It was a great experience across the board and I know they were exhausted since they had a gig Friday night but they never let it show and they all seemed genuinely happy to be there.
The bride, groom and families were thrilled with them and everyone had a blast. It was a great experience from my end and I would certainly recommend them again.
Thanks for following up!
Becca Knuth
Asheville Event Company
From: Kwiatkowski, Evan
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 5:02 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: RE: The Venture Rays
Hi Andrew
We were extremely happy with the Venture Rays. The guys were all really easy to communicate with and we really appreciated working with them. We would highly recommend them and if there is anything we can do for the band (in terms of a recommendation or anything) please don't hesitate to reach out.
Many thanks,
Evan Kwiatkowski
From: Kevin Rosenblum
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 1:34 PM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Hi Andy,
I've been meaning to conctact Scott and tell him how much we appreciate the guys doing such an amazing job at our wedding. To say the Venture Rays were amazing is an understatement. They MADE the reception. The music they chose was perfect and the song they learned for our first dance was too. It's a shame that we had to end the party at 11 becuase we were having such a great time. Please tell Scott and the rest of the guys how much Genia and I appreciate them making our reception so much fun.
Cheers,
Kevin
From: Kim Moody
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 3:19 PM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Venture Rays (BlackwellRosenblum Wedding)
Andy,
The Venture Rays are fantastic and they did a great job! the crowd loved them! The couple couldn't have been happier!
Best,
Kim
Kim Moody Design
From: Bonnie Kaar
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 9:46 AM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays at the PrickettQuinn Wedding
Hi Andy,
The Venture Rays band did a great job and we were all very pleased. The clients could have partied all night if allowed!
Please give thanks to the band for a job well done. Please let me know their price point so I can recommend them in the future. Have a great day,
Bonnie Karr
First City Events, Savannah GA
From: Marija Randolph
Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 4:15 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Venture Rays
Hi Andrew,
The Venture Rays did an AMAZING job at our wedding on 9/17. They seriously rocked the house, and everyone was raving about them the next day. Our photographer gave The Venture Rays a huge shout out on her blog too, and she said she doesn't usually give shout outs to bands, but she thought they were awesome!!! They kept everyone on the dance floor all night, and the music selection was spot on! I was so sad when it was over. Mike and I could have easily partied for a couple more hours. The night really flew by, and everyone had such a blast! I will absolutely recommend the band to all of my friends!
Thanks again,
Marija
From: J Morton
Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 10:57 AM
To: andy@samhillbands.com
Subject: Re: Venture Rays
Andy,
The Venture Rays band was fantastic! Everyone danced constantly and yelled Encore when the night was over. We could not have been more pleased!
Sincerely,
Jane Morton, mother of bride
From: Liz Brady
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 11:58 AM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Venture Rays
Hey Andy,
The Venture Rays were awesome!! They were professional, talented, with such fun personalities. We really enjoyed having them play. All of our guests just raved about how good they were and how much fun they had at our party. The Venture Rays had everyone dancing, and most importantly, the birthday girl had an amazing time. Thanks so much! Hope to work with The Venture Rays again in the future!
Liz
The Venture Rays were great, everyone really enjoyed them!
Lisa Armstrong
Special Events Coordinator, The Homstead Resort
(Memorial Day weekend concert, May 2011)
From: Jen Brestel
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 10:04 AM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: RE: Venture Rays
Hey Andrew,
The band did a great job! It was fun to watch the crowd move closer and
closer to them as they were dancing and having fun! I would say that it
was a very successful evening.
Thanks for all of your help,
Jen
From: Annamarie Voorthuis
Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2011 12:25 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Annamarie and John's testimony of the Venture Rays :) thx.
again Andrew for sealing the deal....
The Venture Rays far exceeded our expectations at our wedding. The playlist was just the ticket and I would have to say the majority of the crowd were dancing for most of the night.
I'm picky with my music and I did not want your typical wedding band music. They played songs that I had in my library and were super flexible when it came to changing things up. For example, I switched my first song on them last minute, and they had played it like it was on the back of their hand. I had a smile from ear to ear the whole day and night and I would have to thank the Venture Rays for a huge part of that.
I danced my ass off and the crowd was with me most every step of our way at one point, a friend of my husband's said to him that he had never been to a wedding where over 80% of the guests (young and old) were on the dance floor at one time. Other notable quotes from our guests included, This is THE best band I've ever heard and More, more, more!!! (at the end of the night...) most left exhausted, but all left with a smile on their face and a ring of fire in their heart. Thank you Scott and the rest of the band for being a part of our special day!
Annamarie and John
Subject: THANK YOU!
From: Raquel Shutt
Date: Sun, October 17, 2010 2:54 pm
Hey Scott!!
Just a note to thank you and the Venture Rays for a FANTASTIC performance last night at Annamarie and John's wedding. You all knocked it out of the park!!
I'm sorry I left without saying goodbye, but I knew that once you gave into 1 extra song If I waited for you to finish I could be there all night!! Please pass along my thanks to your band, I enjoyed everyone. I look forward to working with you all again soon.
Best Regards,
Raquel Shutt, CWP, MBA
Owner, Wedding Savvy, Inc.
From: Amanda Shapiro
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 10:00 PM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Venture Rays
Hi Andy,
Loved the Venture Rays band! We had lots of compliments about them. In addition to providing excellent entertainment, they were also very personable. I would highly recommend them. :)
Amanda
From: Jennie Logan
Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 8:44 AM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Venture Rays follow up
Andy,
Thanks for reaching out. The Venture Rays were wonderful! They really did a spectacular job at our wedding. My biggest thing was having a band that could keep people out on the dance floor and Venture Rays did just that. So much dancing!!!
They were really, really great! I couldn't be happier with how the night turned out.
Thanks,
Jennie
The Venture Rays perform a great show including both modern music along with some not so distance past hits with a modern twist. The band is current, professional, and easy to work with. They've been at our outdoor events the last two years, and we consider them one of the top bands in Central VA.
Brian B. Mancini
Director, Dinwiddie County Parks and Recreation
From: Julia Beiter
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 2:28 PM
To: andy@samhillbands.com
Subject: RE: Venture Rays
Hi Andy,
We are back from the honeymoon and all settled in, so I wanted to respond to your email that I received last week. I'm not sure if my mom responded yet or not, but we absolutely loved the venture rays. They played a wide variety of music for our guests... everyone (including me!) was on their feet the entire reception. They played the familiar hits with their own twist to the song... and kept it upbeat to keep the crowd interested. We had some issues with the weather and they were very accomodating. They even played a little late for us when the other parts of our reception (dinner, cake) went long. They really made our event the amazing party that it was, despite some rain!
Many of our guests complimented us on the talent of the band and couldnt believe that we hired them without ever seeing/hearing them in person! I would absolutely hire them again I just wish we could have heard them play for longer during the night. I was on the dance floor chanting One more song! at the end of the night... sadly we were already past the noise ordinance time for the town.
Thanks again for recommending them, please send on my compliments if you speak with them.
Julia Hayes
From: Mary Beiter
Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 8:27 PM
To: andy@samhillbands.com
Subject: Re: Venture Rays
Hey Andy
The Venture Rays were great. They learned a song for us and kept the party going past their scheduled stop time. They were pleasant and professional and we loved having them. Please pass our names on to anyone considering them for a wedding.
Thanks for following up!
Mary Beiter (mother of the bride)
From: Dennis Robinson
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 4:09 PM
To: Andrew Juge
Subject: RE: Venture Rays
Andrew,
Everything went well and the crowed loved the band.
Many Thanks!
Dennis Robinson
