From: Tara Proffitt
Date: Thu, Dec 12, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Subject: RE: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike, thank you so much for reaching out. The band was fantastic….a good time was had by all!
Tidewater was punctual, professional, and very engaging with the crowd. Would highly recommend!
Tara Proffitt
Project Administrator
thank you so much for bringing the funk and playing the outstanding show y'all put on last saturday for my brother will's and his lovely bride krista's wedding; and thank you for trusting me with the mic. it meant more than i can put into words. y'all are each and every one of you super pro musicians, with very tasty solos and extraordinary vocalists.
thank you again!
liesl
From: Susan Wright
Date: Tue, Nov 12, 2024 at 9:04 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Katie Merritt
Hi Katie—Tidewater Drive was everything we expected and MORE! Scott was so responsive throughout the planning process, and the band & singers were incredible!
On behalf of Fishing Bay Yacht Club we look forward to working with you again in the future!
Thank you!
Susan
From: Chris
Date: Thu, Nov 7, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
Thank you for the congratulations! We had an incredible wedding, and Tidewater Drive was a major part of that. David was very easy to work with and accommodating when we met with him prewedding (our wedding planner also mentioned how communicative and proactive he was). The band was punctual, professional, interactive, talented, and so much fun. The song selection was just what we were hoping for, and we appreciated that they played oldies over contemporary songs per our request.
Thank you!
Chris and Addie
From: Lauren Holec
Date: Mon, Oct 28, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Katie Merritt
Tidewater Drive was absolutely AMAZING! They brought such incredible energy and excitement to our wedding reception and had every single person out on the dance floor. One of the highlights was when they brought my husband and me up on stage—it was such a fun, unforgettable moment! They even joined us on the dance floor for a few songs, which the guests loved. Throughout the planning process, they were super communicative, taking all of our ideas and suggestions into account. They made our first dance even more special by performing our song live. And the guitarist absolutely shredded, even playing the riff from 'Layla' for our entrance! If you’re looking for a highenergy, super fun, and reliable band at a fair price, look no further than Tidewater Drive!
Lauren Holec
From: Chris Hetrick
Date: Fri, Oct 11, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
Tidewater Drive was phenomenal! Scott was so easy to work with. He made us feel very comfortable prior to the wedding. The band was able to accommodate all of our requests. Then on the day of the wedding, the sound system for the ceremony was just right. For the cocktail hour, the sax and keyboard played great music and the set up outside with the sunset over the water was picture perfect! And it still got better from there. The band was fantastic during the reception. They kept everyone dancing from start to finish. I can't say enough about Tidewater Drive. They were amazing!!
Thanks,
Chris
From: Meredith Oliver
Date: Tue, Sep 17, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Katie Merritt
Katie,
The wedding was an absolute blast!!! TWD kept everyone on their feet all night LONG!! They even had my 86 year old papa up on his feet!! Not only did they play the best music and stuck to the genre we asked for but they also learned one of our favorite songs for us to play at the wedding!!! All of our friends circled around us during that special moment and we danced and sang from the heart. It was so magical. The way TWD interacted with the crowd as something special.
I am so happy with how everything turned out. I will continue to recommend TWD & Sam Hill Entertainment to all of our friends and family.
Thank you so much for everything!
Meredith
From: Carolyn Celeste Weddings
Date: Mon, Jun 24, 2024 at 10:31 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Hellooo Mike!
Tidewater Drive Band on Saturday, June 15th for the Harvey / Califano wedding booked at the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk was SUPER WONDERFUL!!!
They were so easy to work with during the planning process, especially during a phone call (with myself and the bride’s dad, James “Jim” Harvey) to discuss a few loadin and loadout details related to requirements of the museum and also to discuss the ceremony services the band was helping with for the clients. Scott was VERY FRIENDLY and easy going on the phone during that call he confirmed the details the band was helping with during the ceremony and also special requested songs the band was happy to play. Scott also assured us that the band would be able to setup, do a sound check and loadout within the museum's requirements and they absolutely did!!! They even exceeded expectations and loaded out in 45 minutes! We were amazed!!
Lenny and Scott were EXTRA great to work with during the night from my perspective as the coordinator and their main point of contact throughout the night. Lenny was so helpful and kind upon arrival, during setup and throughout the night. Scott was FULL of positive energy and so great as the Emcee, singer and guitar player! They maintained a good volume and energy all night!!! The clients and their guests had a great time dancing the night away!
I would LOVE to work with them all the time!! I look forward to the next time we work together!!!
Please extend MY appreciation to them!!
Have a great week!!
Carolyn
From: Kristin Lewis
Date: Thu, Jun 13, 2024 at 9:06 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
It was AMAZING !!!!
The band was so so good!
David was awesome and the couple was so happy!
I will certainly recommend Tidewater Drive to any future clients looking for a band!
Kristin
Eventfully Yours
From: Priscilla Caldwell
Date: Tue, Mar 5, 2024 at 10:50 AM
Subject: RE: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Good morning! Yes, they were fantastic!!! Everyone loved them. Already asking when they will return!
Yes, I definitely will refer people to you who need entertainment. Thanks again.
All the best,
Priscilla
From: Sheila Stabile
Date: Tue, Dec 12, 2023 at 7:11 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike!
Tidewater Drive was amazing!! We had a wonderful night and so many of my club members are writing what an amazing time they had.
I would definitely recommend them! They were so good to work with…..I (we) loved them and will recommend them to next year’s chair and anyone else that needs a band. 5 star!!
Sheila Stabile
Capital Speakers Club of Washington DC
From: Jackson Forelli
Date: Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 3:59 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
Appreciate you reaching out to us. We apologize for the delayed response, we have been busy reliving the great memories from the night!
We wanted to let you know that Tidewater Drive was everything we could have hoped for and more. From the beginning the band was very professional and easy to work with. We knew as soon as we heard our first dance song Millionaire that we made the right choice for a band. We both thought the music selection was excellent. The upbeat music after our first dance was great to get people on to the dancefloor. The song Boogie Shoes was timed perfectly for when Ellie got her light up shoes on. The saxophone player coming into the crowd and going into the bar during love train is something that everyone will never forget! Finally, bringing us on stage for Higher was so much fun, and thank you for playing Shout at the very end! That was one of my only requests!
For what it's worth, many of our friends and family have been raving about Tidewater Drive as well. We will certainly recommend your group to anyone else looking for a band for a wedding or an event. I know some people in attendance would definitely consider the band if Tidewater Drive were to ever perform at a wedding in the New England area. We will be happy to leave a 5 star review on your website as well as the Knot to help promote your band.
Thank you for helping make this such a special night for Ellie and myself!
Jackson & Ellie
From: Cameron Whitaker
Date: Thu, Nov 9, 2023 at 2:02 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Mike,
The band was excellent and did an outstanding job. The band did a great job at keeping the crowd on the dance floor and I enjoyed talking with all the band members during breaks.
Thanks for all your help and providing a great band for the party.
Professionally,
Cameron Whitaker
From: Elizabeth Giles
Date: Tue, Oct 31, 2023 at 12:13 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Mike,
I wish I could have Tidewater Drive with me at every wedding. They were SO much fun and the bride and groom were more than pleased! I never once had to worry about them. All of them were kind and full of energy. They were wonderful about checking in with me to review major events. Saturday was one of the best weddings I’ve ever experienced. I’ll be recommending them to all moving forward. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Tidewater Drive!
Thank you,
Elizabeth Giles
Elizabeth Giles Events, LLC
From: Jess Haley
Date: Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 8:53 AM
Subject: RE: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
Thank you for reaching out! The band was amazing at Thursday night’s event. We received so many wonderful comments. Thank you for all of your help over the last few months!
Best,
Jess
From: Ian & Alana
Date: Tue, Sep 26, 2023 at 9:09 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Hithanks so much for checking in. TWD was above and beyond!! We had a lot go wrong on Saturday (got married in a hurricane) and in large thanks to TWD people still left saying it was the best wedding they had ever been to. They were so fun and interactive!
Honestly, the only feedback I have is that they need to make their promo materials better because they were sooooooo much better and more fun than I thought they’d be based on their booking promos. We couldn’t be happier. Thanks so much!
Forwarded Message
From: Margo Herre
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 07:08:12 PM EDT
Subject: THANK YOU!!
Dear Scott and Tidewater Drive,
Thank you so very much for playing a FANATASTIC show at our wedding this weekend. I can't tell you how many of our guests reached out to say how much they enjoyed your performance. You made our evening so lively, celebratory, and special. It was an amazing feeling to be on stage and in the crowd with you! I really can't thank you enough for making the trek out there, and for briefly sharing the mic with my dad for all of his bus updates. We could not recommend you highly enough!
Much love,
Margo and Shawna
From: Shannon Malbon
Date: Mon, May 29, 2023 at 2:02 AM
Subject: Kudos! Tidewater Drive Band
To: Scott Amone, Sam Hill Entertainment
Scott and all, the music was simply over the top, everyone was not only dancing but singing along. Wholly mackerel! Your band was incredible. You’ve got that that magic!
Thankyou for playing Emcee as well. Please share my thanks with everyone in the band!
Cheers! 💚
Shannon Malbon
From: Allison Henry
Date: Sun, May 14, 2023 at 7:34 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
Tidewater Drive was amazing!! They had people on the dance floor the entire evening and we received many compliments on how great the band was. They were also so accommodating and led us down the street to our hotel after the wedding as a fun exit. Scott responded to all emails so quickly and was great to work with. We are so glad we chose them as our band!
Thanks,
Allison
From: Cabell, William
Date: Tue, May 2, 2023 at 1:12 PM
Subject: RE: Tidewater Drive
To: Katie Merritt
Hi Katie,
I thought TWD did a fantastic job and put on a great show. They captured the crowd well and made it a fun time for all – we had a big age range from 2185 and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Your organization and attention to detail was much appreciated.
Thank you!
William
From: John Benedict
Date: Thu, Apr 27, 2023 at 2:13 PM
Subject: RE: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
I think I can speak for all of us when I say that Tidewater Drive did not disappoint! They were on time, accommodated our timeline, played just the right volume during dinner and then blew the crowd away when the dancing started! We said we weren’t big slow dance people and they listened! The band played literally nonstop until the wedding ended at 11. Not one break. We would highly recommend Tidewater Drive to anyone.
Best,
Jody Benedict
from: Jennifer Ammons
date: Apr 20, 2023, 1:48 PM
subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
to: Summer McGee
Hey Summer,
Tidewater Drive and the experience overall was absolutely amazing!! The band was super easy to work with and they sound amazing. I had around 300 people here at the event and a lot of folks have reached out to tell me how much they enjoyed the band.
Thank you for reaching out and helping me make this happen!!
Take Care!
Jennifer
From: Robert Cox
Date: Tue, Dec 13, 2022 at 4:16 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Good afternoon Andrew!
The event went extremely well. The venue and food were outstanding but the band got the most raves!
Everyone was blown away by how good they were and what great songs they played.
I am so thankful for their wonderful performance. They so exceeded our expectations (which were high)!
Thank you.
rob
From: Emily Mathews
Date: Mon, Nov 14, 2022 at 7:36 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Katie Merritt
Hi Katie!
Wow, thank you all so much again for your time, attention to detail, incredible customer service, and energy around our wedding weekend. Tidewater Drive was simply fantastic. Between their music selections, vivacious energy, and personability, we received countless compliments on their performance. Dave was the best band representative I've worked with in my 7 years in the industry, and his thoroughness and positivity was incredibly appreciated.
Many thanks again,
Emily
From: Riggan
Date: Sun, Nov 6, 2022 at 5:44 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
I cannot begin to tell you how happy I was with Tidewater Drive Band!! They are the absolute best!! We had family members who were skeptical about having a band. They wanted a DJ. They were totally won over by the band!! They have so much energy and engage the audience the entire night. I had so many people tell me it was the most fun wedding they have ever been to. That was in large part due to the band. I have known Scott for many years and it was very special to me to have him as part of our special day!!
From: Erica Bleicher
Date: Thu, Oct 27, 2022 at 6:06 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for reaching out!
Tidewater Drive was absolutely spectacular. We've never seen such an interactive and highenergy group of people! They went above and beyond to make our night memorable and keep everyone dancing. There wasn't a single moment where the dancefloor wasn't packed!
The band members were also so helpful in the weeks before with all of our requests, including providing our ceremony speaker system as well as awesome live music during our cocktail hour.
Working with Sam Hill was really a dream. Of all of our vendors, Sam Hill was the most organized and communicative regarding each step of the wedding process. We really couldn't have asked for a better experience! Thank you!
Sincerely,
Erica and Chris Proctor
From: Eric Acra
Date: Tue, Sep 27, 2022 at 2:52 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
Simply put, Tidewater Drive was awesome. The energy, song selection, and interaction with the crowd were excellent. The guests very seldom left the dance floor (except to catch their breath) and by then end of the night the crowd was chanting One more song! Please pass along our thanks to Scott and the rest of band!
Eric
From: Abby Cleaver
Date: Sun, Sep 11, 2022 at 12:56 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Katie Merritt
Hey Katie,
What an incredible experience we had working with Tidewater Drive and then celebrating with them on our wedding day. They were extremely communicative with us in the month leading up to the wedding, and we specifically worked a lot with Mark who was lovely and very helpful. I also believe he was in contact with my dad in order to pull off a surprise guest appearance from our college's mascot, and he was instrumental in making them come to fruition. The music on wedding night was fantastic and kept everybody engaged just like we had asked them to. They got the crowd involved and kept the party going all the way until the end (which came way too fast), and nobody was ready to leave by the end of the night. We will be sure to recommend this amazing group of people to anyone we know in the future having an event. Thanks!
Sincerely,
Abby Cleaver
From: Mrs. Waltz
Date: 8/15/22
To: Katie Merritt
Subject: Thank you!!
I just wanted to reach to y'all and thank you so much for stepping in at the last minute to play for my son and new DIL's wedding Saturday night! I was a little upset when the other band canceled but God works in strange ways!!! How much more fun could we have? You did an awesome job with a limited stage and we have had so many people reach out and say what a wonderful time they had!!! My husband and I have seen you before at various functions but my son and his new wife had not so when he texted me and said have I heard of TD, I was so thrilled!!! Again, I cannot thank you enough! We appreciate your talents!!!
Much love from the Waltz/Curtis family
From: Hill Wyrough
Date: Thu, Aug 11, 2022 at 9:44 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Katie Merritt
Hey Katie,
Tidewater Drive were absolutely awesome. They totally surpassed expectations.
They were very responsive in the lead up regarding first dance and some Polish music during breaks.
All around, I'd recommend them to anyone.
Thanks,
Hill
From: Annie Yoder
Date: Tue, Jul 12, 2022 at 10:09 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew
Tidewater Drive was terrific, I will recommend them to everyone we had lots of positive comments about the band. They made the party.
Thank You
Annie Yoder
From: Paul Delphos
Date: June 8, 2022 at 12:41:22 PM EDT
To: David Fatek
Subject: Sat Night
Hey Dave
On behalf of Melanie and the rest of our guests, thanks for crushing it Saturday night. You guys definitely were on point, we received numerous comments related to that's the best wedding band ever and the band is an absolute blast.
So, again, thank you for all you and the rest of the bands efforts. While this wedding was a loooonnngggg time coming, the event went amazingly and so glad you guys were part of it.
Take care and see you soon.
Paul
From: William Ritter
Date: Tue, May 31, 2022 at 10:51 AM
Subject: RE: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Hey Andrew,
I cannot tell you how many folks made a point to tell us how awesome you guys (the band) were and how much they enjoyed the show you put on. (Heard it the night of and after the event over the past week.) Tricia and I were so pleased and appreciative of your efforts. Like everyone else, we had so much fun! And, it was just the type of vibe/music/celebration we had hoped it would be. To that end, we send a heartfelt thank you.
Thank you again, and I look forward to us running it back in the future.
Best,
William
From: James Rocap
Date: Tue, May 24, 2022 at 11:00 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Mike, the band was beyond terrific. They played great party songs, with enthusiasm, and kept our crowd going all evening. Can’t say enough about them. Scott was our contact person, both before and during the event. Easy to work with, and delivered as promised, plus much more. We will be happy to share our experience on The Knot. Thanks for facilitating this.
Jim/Marie Rocap
From: Tyler Jess
Date: Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 9:09 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Good morning Andrew
Tidewater Drive was amazing; very friendly and accommodating with a whole lot of talent and fun.
We received so many compliments from our guests on how much fun they had on the dance floor with the band. Everyone kept asking who they were!
We will most certainly be recommending you all to all friends looking.
Have a great week
Tyler
From: Mark Grannis
Date: Tue, Oct 19, 2021 at 10:32 PM
Subject: Re: Thanks again!
To: Andrew Juge
We were very happy with almost every decision we made for our daughter’s wedding and reception, but Tidewater Drive was unquestionably one of the best elements of the entire weekend. We picked them for their fantastic sound and their impressive versatility, and they totally delivered musically. What’s harder to assess from a demo tape is the way the band will interact with the dinner guests, but our guests RAVED about TWD. Nearly everyone from every walk of life was out there on the dance floor, and the band had such stamina!
Here’s a concrete example of their consummate showmanship: When the toasts were over and it was time for the guests to move to the tent where the music and dancing would be, three or four horns came into the ballroom and started playing “When the Saints Go Marching In” in the New Orleans style. The Pied Piper himself could not have led the crowd into the tent more effectively, and it really set the tone for an evening of jubilant celebration. When we got home, my wife told me that if she dies before I do, she wants me to get Tidewater Drive to come and play that song as the recessional at her funeral! And here’s the thing: I’ll do it. I get what she’s feeling.
The other thing you can’t assess from a demo tape is professionalism, but TWD excels there as well. Lenny and Scott reached out to me several months ahead of the event and could not have been more competent and responsive. There are so many details to juggle in a party of this size, and the band is a pretty important detail, but I knew after talking to Scott and Lenny that I had nothing to worry about with TWD.
And finally, Gigi—God bless her—learned a special song that I used to sing to my daughter when she was a little girl, and she played it during my welcome remarks. It brought my daughter, me, and many of the guests to tears, and I’ll be eternally grateful.
In all seriousness, we’ve had discussions with many of our friends about throwing a big party that is essentially the wedding reception without any wedding. We don’t know what the occasion will be, but we know we’ll be hiring Tidewater Drive.
Mark Grannis
From: Perry Myers
Date: Mon, Oct 11, 2021 at 12:09 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Tidewater Drive was awesome! I must have had 10 people ask me that night who was the band and where we found them. They truly made the reception a special evening with their highenergy and personally engaging performance. It was quite a party and I would highly recommend them! Thanks to you for the recommendation!
Perry Myers
From: Jennifer K. Hollis
Date: Tue, Sep 14, 2021 at 9:45 AM
Subject: RE: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Good Morning Mike.
Thanks I actually already texted Lenny & Scott yesterday to thank them. THE BAND WAS AWESOME!!!! Totally OVEREXCEEDED my expectations! I was a little worried since we couldn’t actually see them live (because of Covid) and they were great! Just the tight amount of interacting with the guests. I’m still blown away by the success of the day and so much of it has to do with the Tidewater Band.
I told Lenny to let us know if they ever need a recommendation. Wow! JUST FABULOUS!!!!!
Jennifer
From: Caroline Kirkland
Date: Tue, Sep 7, 2021 at 9:50 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Hi, Mike!
I was actually just looking for a place to leave a review. THEY WERE INCREDIBLE!! Not only are they the NICEST people and so easy to work with, they played awesome music, interacted with the crowd, and were our FAVORITE part of the whole reception. I cannot say enough great things about them. People are flooding us with great comments about the music. They truly made this such an incredible night for us. Please let them know I will never forget how great they were for the rest of my life!
Caroline
From: Donna Alexander
Date: Tue, Aug 31, 2021 at 4:50 PM
Subject: RE: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
It could not have been a better night and Tidewater Drive was exceptional. We are so thankful that we were able to have them here and I can assure you that they will be back if they are willing. The neighbors absolutely raved and they were made the event so fun. They were such nice people as well and in this world that goes a very long way.
Thank you!
Donna
From: Jon Driscoll
Date: Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 7:09 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
To me, a great wedding has three things: Great food, a beautiful venue, and a great band.
Throughout the evening, I kept hearing three things from my guests: The food is great, the venue is beautiful, and the band kicks ass.
Not only did Tidewater Drive sound great, they were so gracious and accommodating from the very beginning. They learned new songs on short notice, gave advice when I needed it, and even let me perform two songs with them!
Our reception didn't exactly go as plannedwe had to reschedule certain things a few timesbut Scott and the other band members were with us every step of the way being as flexible as can be. Things ended up working very smoothly, which is a testament to TWD's professionalismI do not think just any band could have handled things the way they did.
10/10 would recommend to anybody.
Jon
From: Hannah Brooks
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2021 11:29 AM
To: Tidewater Drive
Subject: Thank you!
Hey Tidewater Drive,
I am finally back in Chicago after the wedding and honeymoon and adjusting back to reality ha! I wanted to reach out to you all to let you know how incredible you were. We absolutely loved the music and my wedding guests are still talking about how great you were and Where did you find your band?! I left you a review on TheKnot but wanted to personally thank you. Roberto and I are still overwhelmed and humbled by the outpouring of love from our wedding weekend and you and your team gave us memories that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Keep up the great work!
Kindly,
Hannah Brooks Del Valle
(Formerly Hannah Brooks :)
From: Stephanne Byrd
Date: Mon, Jul 12, 2021 at 4:09 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
We could not have been more pleased with Tidewater Drive from setup to take down. Lenny and the rest of the gang were incredible! Even the caterers were complimentary of how courteous they were when they were trying to give instructions to the servers. Our guests were blown away with the talent on the stage and truly could not believe how good they were and the range of music that they played! I hope we have another reason to celebrate soon! Thank you so much! No suggestions for improvement at all!
Stephanne
From: Hannah
Date: Tue, Jun 22, 2021 at 11:45 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Hey Mike!
I absolutely will do both. Currently on my honeymoon with limited WiFi but will definitely leave reviews soon. Tidewater drive was fantastic. I am so thankful the previous band cancelled because Scott and the Tidewater Drive team were wonderful.
Hannah Brooks
From: Anne Randolph Powell
Date: Mon, Jun 14, 2021 at 9:49 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Justin Paciocco
Hi Justin,
Tidewater Drive was amazing. They absolutely killed it. We had another musician playing cocktail hour and so Tidewater Drive played a long set with a very minimal break to cut the cake. We received SO many compliments on the band and they kept the energy level high. They also didn't deviate from our requests but threw in a couple of surprises.
Overall, they were a dream to work with and we are thrilled with them.
Many thanks!!!
Anne Randolph
From: Michael Delgado
Date: Tue, May 25, 2021 at 12:26 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Y’all crushed it!!!
...more to come.
Thank you so much,
MD
From: Heather Lawson
Date: Thu, May 13, 2021 at 6:20 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Katie Merritt
Hi, Katie!
They were amazing to work with (Lenny and Scott were awesome and so helpful and cooperative). The band was on par for every performance! I would definitely recommend them to my future brides!
Kindest regards,
Heather Lawson
From: Scott Shaheen
Date: Wed, Apr 28, 2021 at 7:08 AM
Subject: RE: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew The band was over the top. We had a terrific time and would have them again at another event!!
Scott
From: George Buddy Wall
Sent: Sunday, February 9, 2020 4:23 PM
To: Lenny Knox TWD
Subject: Re: 282020 Event Tidewater Drive Band
Lenny,
We heard nothing but great reviews about Tidewater Drive from everyone last night. I was so pleased with your performance! Thanks again for helping The Noblemen make this a great night.
George
From: Matt Hardison
Date: Tue, Dec 3, 2019 at 10:46 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
Everything went very well. The band is awesome in general. Further, we had requests specific to our group which they executed flawlessly. Huge success.
Best,
Matt Hardison
From: Sarah Perry
Date: Tue, Oct 29, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Christina Perry
Cc: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Mike,
I cannot echo my moms sentiments enough! They were FABULOUS! They blew our expectations out of the water and honestly was the highlight of our reception.
I am more than happy to add a review or do whatever to give this band credit. So awesome!
Best,
Sarah
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 29, 2019, at 9:00 AM, Christina Perry
As Mother of the Bride I can’t speak to all these thing but here is my input.I have never been to an event and experienced a better band. Ever!! They were fantastic, friendly, fun, funny. Loved the way y’all came down into the crowd and interacted. I wanted them to play ”September” but I was too busy dancing to ask! Thanks for making this special day even more amazing!!
Tina Perry
From: C. Shaner Overhead Door of Charlottesville
Date: Tue, Sep 17, 2019 at 2:27 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Justin,
Tidewater Drive was AWESOME! They are talented musicians and very professional. Mark was a great contact for the band and he was very accommodating and paid attention to the little details. Anna and I and all of our guests loved them. Great Band to have in your line up. I will be recommending them to friends, and I'm sure some folks from the wedding will also contact you about Tidewater Drive. They helped make the wedding reception a great success. Sam Hill has also been great to work with and I will also recommend your agency to friends and family searching for the perfect band for events they might have coming up. Thanks for everything and tell the band we love them!
Best Regards,
Chris Shaner
From: Hilary HartnettWilson
Date: Wed, Jun 12, 2019 at 10:09 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew, it was wonderful. The band was terrific we have had so many people comment on their music.
Hilary
From: Amy Kelley
Date: Fri, Feb 1, 2019 at 12:21 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
Tidewater Drive Band was the best choice for us! They were so nice and fun. Everyone loved them. They were so accommodating and wanted to make the day and evening special. Highly recommend them. Mark was very prompt with answering my emails….every detail was covered. We were EXTREMELY pleased.
Thank you!
Amy Kelley
From: mogermr
Date: Wed, Nov 21, 2018 at 9:52 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Good morning,
We had a wonderful experience working with Tide Water band. The music was great as always and everyone I talked to at Sam Hill was friendly and flexible.
Thank you for all your help and following up! I will be sure to refer people to your service in the future.
Very respectfully,
Madeline Moger
From: Jackie Wilkes
Date: Tue, Oct 16, 2018 at 2:08 PM
Subject: RE: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Mike,
We were absolutely thrilled with Tidewater Drive! Everything was perfect from their music, professionalism, ability to engage the crowd, personalities and I could go on and on… I would recommend this band to anyone who wants an amazing party with a fun atmosphere. Thanks so much for all you did to make this happen for us!
Thanks again,
Jackie
Jackie H. Wilkes, CIC, SPHR
Assistant Vice President
From: Sydney Hays
Date: Mon, Nov 27, 2017 at 5:51 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
I really enjoyed having Tidewater Band at our ring figure this year. Everyone worked together well to put on the event. The event was a success and from feed back from those who attended the ball they like the music the band played as well as the music that was played while they took their break. I think everyone really enjoyed the band and how much they interacted with people on the dance floor. I really appreciate the band and what everyone did this weekend. Again thank you and hope to see you at the next VMI event.
Very Respectfully,
Sydney Hays
From: Jacqueline Davis
Date: Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 4:05 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hey Andrew
Tidewater Drive was awesome! I knew they would be good but they even exceeded my expectations. They made the reception really fun. I have nothing but good things to say about working with them.
Thanks for your help in booking such a great band for my wedding.
Jacqueline
From: Rick Beskin
Date: Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 1:01 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Tidewater Drive was awesome… A big success… Everyone had a great time. Thanks for all your help
Thanks
Regards
Rick
From: Laurie Cherry
Date: Wed, Oct 4, 2017 at 11:02 AM
Subject: RE: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Dear Andrew,
Thanks for following up on Tidewater Drive. Simply put – THEY WERE AMAZING!!!!!!
So talented, energetic and fun! I have had so many of the guests tell me how great the band was. Without a doubt it was everyone’s favorite part of the wedding.
They entertained young and old and delivered way more than expected. We had many guests from Alabama and the band (without knowing the song) played the request of Sweet Home Alabama to end the night leaving our Roll Tide fans very happy indeed.
I especially appreciate the band playing for the ceremony. It was perfect! They did such a good job.
We can highly recommend them to anyone and hope to hear them play again!
Laurie Cherry
From: Alexandra Early
Date: Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 7:05 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Justin,
Tidewater Drive was AMAZING! We've been to several weddings over the years, and I'd say they were among the very best when compared to other experiences we've had! Their energy and enthusiasm was contagious and we had quite the dance party! I'm already scheming some big party to have in the future so we can hire them again! Prior to the wedding, Lenny was easy to get in touch with and accommodating to our requests.
Thanks so much!
Allie
From: Lauren Jett
Date: Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 6:49 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
Everything was great! Tidewater Drive was excellent! I would highly recommend them to everyone who is looking for an upbeat band with a great sound! Everyone raved about them all night long and asked for their name. They were so much fun and the song selection was great! In fact, a friend of ours is interested in booking them for their wedding next year. People are still talking about them! They were wonderful to work with leading up to the event as well as at the actual event. They were flexible, professional and accommodating everything you would want and more!
Let me know if you have any other questions! Again, thank you for recommending them to us. We LOVED them!
~Lauren
From: Jennifer Cody
Date: Sun, Jun 12, 2016 at 3:31 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
We were very pleased with Tidewater Drive Band. Aside from the great quality sound and entertainment, they were very personable and accommodating. They even allowed my husband to sing a song with two of his groomsmen! It was great! We all honestly did not want the night to end. They were so much fun and their song selection was fantastic. I wish I had another event sometime soon so I could hear them again! Without a doubt, I would highly recommend them such a perfect group!
Kristin and Adam
From: Turlington, Lee
Date: Wed, May 18, 2016 at 3:42 PM
Subject: RE: 5/14 Tidewater Drive
To: Justin Paciocco
Justin,
The band was terrific!! I really can’t say enough about them. They were engaged, easy to work with, played songs on our playlist, etc. They were a “big hit!!”
Thanks so much and I will definitely use them again and recommend them.
Lee
From: Reed Story
Date: Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 11:30 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andrew,
Everything was amazing with the band. They were great and a real talking point for people during and post wedding. From beginning to end they were awesome, they played the cocktail hour which we initially weren't sure if they were going to do that. They then were a part of a surprise my wife set up where they did a 2nd line for me to head into dinner (I went to school down in New Orleans, so right up my alley and very awesome) They learned our song for our first dance which they had never played before, and did a fantastic job with it. With all the buildup of those 3 things, they also exceeded expectations during the main performance as well. We weren't sure if people would be dancing much, but the band's electricity got people up and moving. As for the business side, they were there on time, very easy to coordinate with and easy to plan with. Honestly they were perfect.
Overall we couldn't have asked for a better band, and they gave us some awesome memories that will last forever. And thank you for your help in setting up. Let us know if there is anything else you need from us, and if anyone needs to hear a glowing review of Tidewater drive, send them our way, because they have 2 new huge fans. Thanks!
Reed Story
From: Melanie Martyak
Date: Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 10:05 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andrew,
Meghan and Josh are on their honeymoon, but I would like to tell you that the band Tidewater Drive was fantastic!!!!!!! They were a huge hit at the reception. Lots of dancing by all at the reception. They were a great band to work with, very helpful and always got back to me in a timely fashion when I had a question or concern. I give this band an A plus, plus rating and would highly recommend this band for any function but especially for a wedding as they really knew how to get the people dancing with their excellent choice of song lists. The female vocalist was incredible and the horns electrified the crowd. There was not a negative comment to be made of this band, all positive and lots of fun and energy.
Thank you again!
Melanie Martyak
From: Brittany Hall
Date: Mon, May 18, 2015 at 9:52 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew
We absolutely loved the atmosphere Tidewater Drive helped to nurture within our reception. I've been told dozens of times how great you guys were particularly the crowd involvement!
Thanks for a fantastic night! I will definitely not hesitate to highly recommend you guys to anyone I know ;)
Brittany Gavan
From: Champagne, Rachel
Date: Mon, Dec 8, 2014 at 2:14 PM
Subject: RE: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
Thanks for checking in. Tidewater Drive, as expected, was wonderful. We truly enjoyed having them back. The music was great, but more than that, Scott and the band are so friendly and interactive with our group. I hope they had just as much fun as we did this year!
Thanks again,
Rachel Champagne
From: Scott Amone
Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2013 3:41 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: 12/7
Andrew,
Dropping another note of appreciation for thinking of Tidewater Drive Band for the Loan Care Party. It went very well and I believe the client will agree. We certainly hope we can continue our relationship and look forward to meeting you when we are in your neck of the woods.
Best Regards,
Scott Amone
The band was excellent at our wedding! You made it very personal and gave it that extra zing that I wanted for the reception. We've heard so many wonderful comments from our guests about how good the band was. Our guests were very pleased and kept asking, now who is the band? I will be recommending Tidewater Drive for any event I hear about. Thank you for making our special day even more outstanding!
Thanks again!!! :) Rebecca
We were so thrilled with the way you played for our wedding. It was a blast and having your band really made the party! We can't thank you enough. It was definitely one of the most memorable days for us!!!!! We are highly recommending you to anyone that needs a band :)
Veronica
On behalf of Charlie, Mason, and Chris, I write to let you know what an outstanding job Tidewater Drive did at our party. Every guest enjoyed their music, danced the night away, and left happy. As you know, music sets the tone for the evening and creates the ambiance.
Thank you again for helping us make our daughter's wedding reception perfect!
Sincerely,
Mella Goldman
On behalf of the Virginia Opera family, I would like to offer you my most sincere thanks for working with us on the 2011 Under the Big Top Opera Ball. Tidewater Drive was the perfect choice of entertainment for our event and a huge hit with our patrons. At the end of the night, no one wanted to leave the dance floor, which is certainly a mark of success in our books!
Warmest Regards,
Lisa Domingo Sands, Hampton Roads Director of Development
