9-PIECE LINEUP
2 Female Vocals, 2 Male Vocals, Guitar/Vocal, Keyboards/Guitar/Vocal, Trumpet/Keyboards, Bass/Vocal, Drums
2 Female Vocals, 2 Male Vocals, Guitar/Vocal, Keyboards/Guitar/Vocal, Trumpet/Keyboards, Bass/Vocal, Drums
Top 40 to Soul, Rock to Swing, Attraction Does It All
Let's face it. The goal of every party, celebration & special occasion is to have a great time. Finding a band that can complement and create that exciting, energetic & fun atmosphere is easy when you choose Attraction. Crisp harmonies, a dynamic stage show, a packed dance floor, attention to detail...this 9-piece professional show band performs EVERYTHING: Top 40, Motown, Beach, Soul, Classic Rock, Oldies, Retro 70's & 80's, Jazz & Cocktail music, Country and even a little Reggae! Their mantra i . . .
I had so many people come up to me and say that Attraction was the best wedding band they ever heard - and I couldn't agree more! The set list was perfection, the energy was exceptional, they really got the crowd involved, and Dave Barton was a dream to work with.
Let's face it. The goal of every party, celebration & special occasion is to have a great time. Finding a band that can complement and create that exciting, energetic & fun atmosphere is easy when you choose Attraction. Crisp harmonies, a dynamic stage show, a packed dance floor, attention to detail...this 9-piece professional show band performs EVERYTHING: Top 40, Motown, Beach, Soul, Classic Rock, Oldies, Retro 70's & 80's, Jazz & Cocktail music, Country and even a little Reggae! Their mantra is NO-CHEESE! To have performed dozens of events from New York City to San Juan, Puerto Rico to Nice, France is a feat matched by only a few bands. To have performed 130 dates a year, full time for more than 13 years says a lot for this band's success. Attraction have performed for presidential candidates, governors, corporate groups, anywhere that great music and a great time was the goal. Ollie North has even been on stage -- so has Hootie And The Blowfish! One event planner even flew the band to San Juan, Puerto Rico to insure a flawless party. Not too bad! The entire band has passports! With Attraction you'll notice the big difference -- crisp harmonies, a great stage show, state of the art equipment, attention to detail, six clean cut performers with a desire to please. Of course these guys and gal are talented, but experienced as well and it pays off. They can shift gears in an instant delivering what every event needs. There will be a song and a dance for everyone - slow dance to upbeat rock 'n roll. Don't be surprised if you see the flower girl or ring bearer jammin' on a tambourine and cowbell! The band MUST see everyone have a great time. "We realized early on that a wedding is one of the biggest days in a person's life and to be a part of something that special means make it the best!" says Dave Barton of Attraction. Not only is Attraction extremely entertaining and engaging, they're easy to work with, too. Their band leader David Barton will happily work with you to ensure you're happy with the song selection prior to your event - including special requests or if someone wants to sit in with the band. He's exceptionally detail oriented and will work with you or your event coordinator to ensure a good flow & momentum and maximize the most music during the course of your event. Their state-of-the-art sound system is always at the volume level that suits you, and you can always count on the band looking great in sharp, stylish black or tux attire. Want a larger band? Attraction can add a horn section, too! Weddings often require a band that can easily move between light background music to high-energy, raise the roof dance music; from romantic ballads to get-everyone-on-the-floor party hits. Attraction provides top quality fun, music and attention to detail. Attraction can announce your wedding party as the enter the reception. The Attraction will take breaks when you are cutting your cake or taking pictures to play as much music as possible. Attraction will perform fun tunes for your bouquet toss and garter traditions and Attraction will happily make any announcements you may require during the course of the reception. For events as varied as upscale weddings to back yard throw downs -- Attraction can cover it all! Accolades: Attraction was recently named one of Martha Stewart Weddings' "Best Bands to Hire for a Wedding," Tied for Best Wedding Band in Richmond Magazine's 2014 Wedding A-List. 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 Wedding Wire Couples' Choice Award.
Saxophone
Trumpet
Trombone
Percussion (Congas)
Cocktail Hour Music (Solo Keyboard/Jazz Trio/Jazz Quartet)
Wedding Ceremony Music (Keyboards/Acoustic Guitar Duo/Solo Keyboard/Solo Classical Guitar/Solo Trumpet/Solo Vocalist)
Wedding Ceremony Sound System (Bose Speaker/Lavaliere Mic/Stand Mic/White Mic Stands)
Second Line Parade (or Solo Trumpet)
DJ Service ( Pair of powered speakers/Microphone/DJ hookup for iPod)
Live Band Karaoke
From: Emily Powell Date: Sat, Jun 16, 2018 at 3:50 PM Subject: RE: How was Attraction? To: Andy Jaspen Hi Andy! Attraction sounded GREAT! And they were so easy to work with compared to some of the other bands I’ve had. I did have several members tell me the next morning they loved it. I think it was a success! Sincerely, Emily Powell Hermitage Country Club
From: Kelley Ann Ward Date: Tue, May 1, 2018 at 10:03 AM Subject: Re: Thanks!!! To: Dave Barton Cc: Andy Jaspen Dave, A BIG THANKS to you and your amazing band mates! It was truly a pleasure to partner with you on James and Melissa's wedding! Guests were literally begging for more and didn't want the night to end thanks to you all! The dance floor was jammed packed the entire night and I even saw the servers dancing along! :) I can't thank you enough for your flexibility leading up to and on the day of the wedding. You went above and beyond to make the planning process and reception absolutely perfect, and for that I am truly grateful! I am so looking forward to working with you all again in the neat future! Hope you had great week! Kelley Ann Ward / Associate Consultant A Southern Soiree
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Elizabeth MacLean Date: Wed, Apr 25, 2018 at 2:53 PM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andrew, I thought Attraction was absolutely amazing! We were blown away by their music, and we keep talking about how great they were. It was definitely the highlight of the party! Please pass along my praise to the band - they were really fantastic. Best, Elizabeth
From: Berkness, Lynne Date: Sun, Apr 15, 2018 at 4:36 PM Subject: Thank you!! To: Dave Barton Hi Dave! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend! Thank you so much for all you did to make our gala a sweet success! Attraction was fantastic - you had the place rocking for sure! Thank you also for your flexibility and for letting us use your audio for speeches and videos etc. I think people had a fantastic time and it was truly a great evening for Northstar! Thanks again and please pass along my gratitude to all those in Attraction - you all get an A+ for sure! I hope we can get you all again next year! All the best, Lynne Berkness Director of Development Northstar Academy
5-star review for ATTRACTION on WeddingWire.com posted 12/20/17 Ratings (out of 5.0 max) Quality of Service: 5.0 Responsiveness: 5.0 Professionalism: 5.0 Value: 5.0 Flexibility: 5.0 "ATTRACTION IS THE BEST WEDDING BAND, PERIOD!! Two of my bridesmaids had them at their weddings, so when my husband and I got engaged, this was an absolute no brainer - once we picked the date, I reached out to Sam Hill Entertainment to see if Attraction was available. We had a large wedding - around 240 people - and so much going on (hookah bar outside by the fireplace, a Persian DJ to play during band breaks, a tasting room that was separate where many guests were hanging out by the fire). Attraction made sure that the people who were in the ballroom were on the dance floor - they played the best music, had phenomenal energy, came out on the dance floor, etc. They even pulled me up on stage to have me help "sing" (ha) one of the songs I had previously requested. They also obliged a few of my requests to customize some songs, and did everything seamlessly. Do yourself a favor and hire Attraction - you won't regret it!! Oh - and get the two additional horns to make a full ten piece band!!" Sara (bride) - 11/18/17
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Annalise Aguirre Date: Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 11:47 AM Subject: RE: Attraction To: Andrew Juge Hi Andrew, Last night was a huge success! Attraction was fantastic and it was such a pleasure meeting Dave Barton. He was especially helpful and attentive in making sure our CEO had time to take the stage to thank our guests. The band played very well – we didn’t have much of a dancing crowd last night but the band’s good energy was felt throughout the venue and they sounded great! Thank you for helping me with the booking process – I will certainly keep Sam Hill Ent. in mind for future events :) Many thanks, Annalise
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Sydney Williford Date: Fri, Dec 8, 2017 at 8:30 AM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andrew! Thank you so much for the congratulations and things went absolutely perfect with Attraction! They were sincerely wonderful and I cannot even begin to tell you how many people came up to me to express how much they enjoyed the band! My wedding planner was extremely complimentary about how easy it was to communicate with the band and how quickly they got back to her. She said that it was actually one of the best bands she has worked with and that she would definitely be recommending them to others. The energy that they provided through their music was astounding and I feel like that they were much of the reason guests stayed around until the end. Buzz and I had the best night and I do not think that we could have asked for anything better than our perfect night! As I told Dave, I hope that we have an excuse to hear, or most importantly use Attraction again. Thank you for everything! Sydney
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Kate McFee Date: Sun, Oct 22, 2017 at 7:52 PM Subject: THANK YOU!!! To: Dave Barton Dave, WOW WOW WOW! We seriously cannot thank you all enough, what a night! We knew y’all were going to be good but we (and all of our guests) were blown away. We got compliments all weekend long. Thank you for making it a night to remember and let’s do it again in 25 years! Thanks again!! Tom and Kate O’Neil
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Emily Boehling Date: Wed, Oct 18, 2017 at 10:23 AM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andrew! Attraction was AMAZING!!! They brought the party from the very first song and rocked it until we sadly had to shut things down. I have personally never seen a dance floor so packed and so full of happy, energetic dancers. The band killed it and Dave was a pleasure to work with. Not only did they learn our first dance song, but they worked secretly behind the scenes with my dad to learn one of his original songs that he wrote for me. It was a complete shock when my dad and I started our first dance. Those little details of going above and beyond we're definitely noticed. The wedding and more specifically "that band" is now the talk of our town! Jason and I are just trying to figure out how we can afford to hire them again and do it all over again! ;) We will definitely be highly recommending the band and the management company to anyone who asks. Thanks again! Emily
From: Alexis O'Shanick Date: Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 12:20 PM Subject: Re: past few weeks follow ups To: Andy Jaspen Hi Andy! Attraction for the Parker/O’Flaherty wedding was also wonderful. The was a change to some logistics throughout the evening and Dave and the band were very attentive the entire time! Thank you as always for providing such incredible entertainment!! Best, Alexis O'Shanick Assistant Director of Special Events The Country Club of Virginia
5-star review on TheKnot.com posted 10/03/2017 "Andy Jaspen at Sam Hill Entertainment was extremely helpful and professional! Our daughter's wedding band, Attraction, was fabulous! Energetic, engaging, soulful, and extremely talented only begin to describe them! Thanks to Andy as well as Dave and the rest of the band for a wonderful reception. Many of our guests commented on Attraction being the best wedding band they ever heard, and I wholeheartedly agree. You could not find a better company or band for your event."
From: Elizabeth Hidlay < Date: Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 8:35 AM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Andy, I could not be happier with Attraction! Best wedding band I have ever heard in every way and I have heard a lot! Dave is a fantastic leader/singer/musician and the singers and other musicians were energetic and engaging! Such amazing talent. They worked so very hard! I can't wait for a chance to see them again. I will have to wrangle some wedding invitations or crash a wedding since both kids are now married! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am sure Lucie and Nick will respond to you when they can. I know they were very happy! I will definitely give your company a shout out on The Knot. Best regards, Betsy Hidlay
From: Kevin Gallagher Date: Sat, Sep 16, 2017 at 6:15 PM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Andy Great to hear from you and thanks for the well wishes. I can safely say that The Attraction is our favorite band on the planet. They absolutely killed it at the wedding! I had multiple people throughout the night ask how we found them (from all generations). I'll give you a ring this week for the full review and would be happy to post a review on the Knot for you all as well. Terry did all the day of coordinating but it sounds like everything went smoothly on that front too. Thanks again for all of your efforts here. We couldn't be happier with the band. Talk soon. Thanks, Kevin
"All went really well with Attraction, Andy, They did a great job and played through their second break which was very kind and generous of them since dinner took longer than we planned. Everyone in the band was super nice and accommodating." Terry Kaye Planner 9/12/17 Terry Kaye Events
From: Garrett, Laura (US - McLean) Date: Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 9:35 AM Subject: RE: Attraction To: "Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Justin! We just got back last night. One word – AMAZING. They were so beyond your average band. Everyone came up to me later and still is telling me they felt like they were at a concert. Best day of our lives! Thanks for everything. Will pass along your name, company and specifically this band to folks. Thanks! Laura Garrett
From: Garrett, Laura (US - McLean) Date: Mon, Aug 21, 2017 at 1:41 PM Subject: RE: Wedding Ceremony To: Dave Barton Dave, Honestly, words cannot express how amazing yall are! Let me know if you did not get both envelopes and the remaining check balance we owed you. I will be sending a note to the entertainment company and also writing a rave review for yall on the website. Will do it when we return from our honeymoon just wanted to make sure I sent you a quick note. Unbelievable. Thank you for making our evening so special. ALL THE FEELS! Laura Garrett (Bakutes!!!)
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From: Julia Zweifel
Date: Tue, Jul 25, 2017 at 2:36 PM
Subject: Re: Attraction
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
From: Lindsay Kennedy Date: Mon, Jun 26, 2017 at 11:27am Re: Attraction 6-24 To: Dave Barton Dave! I'm consistently amazed by your band! You all are were sharp dressed, smooth with transitions, clean on the microphone and without a doubt, put on a party! I was very impressed you played such a long last set too! Not many bands commit to the party like that and from a planner's perspective, it's so appreciated. I will highly recommend you in the future! It was such a pleasure! Thanks, Lindsay Kennedy LK Events and Design
From: Abbey Owen Date: Tue, Jun 27, 2017 at 9:45 AM Subject: RE: Whittle-Frost Wedding with "Attraction" - follow up To: Andy Jaspen Hi Andy, Great to hear from you! The Attraction band was great to work with and Dave was so attentive throughout the evening. Everything went very smoothly and it was a pleasure working with them again. Once the band kicked off after dinner service the party didn’t stop! The Bride and Groom had so much fun as well. It’s always great getting to work with your bands and I look forward to the opportunity again in the near future. Thanks again! Abbey Owen Special Events Coordinator The Country Club of Virginia
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From: Theresa Wool
Date: Wed, May 31, 2017 at 12:28 PM
Subject: Re: Attraction
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
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From: Wright Pam S.
Date: Wed, May 24, 2017 at 8:57 AM
Subject: FW: Attraction
To: "juge@samhillbands.com"
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From: Zachary Hing
Date: Tue, May 23, 2017 at 1:40 PM
Subject: Re: Attraction
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
From: Jennings Whiteway Date: Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 8:26 AM Subject: Re: Wright-Wilson Wedding with "Attraction" - April 1 follow up To: Andy Jaspen Andy, Attraction was fantastic and working with Dave Barton was wonderful! I know the crowd was very happy. Thanks for touching base. Til next time! Jennings Whiteway Belles & Whistles
From: Bentley Grigg Date: Fri, Apr 14, 2017 Subject: Re: Attraction To: Andy Jaspen Dear Andy, We could not have been more thrilled with the level of entertainment that we received from Dave Barton and his band, Attraction. They were fabulous! Having been a long time resident of Charlottesville and worked on many charity events I was familiar with your reputation and service. I have passed their name and Sam Hill's on to a friend with a North Carolina wedding in October. Thank you again, Bentley Grigg (mother of the bride, Keswick Hall, April 2017)
From: Shanfield, Melanie Date: Mon, Feb 6, 2017 at 2:54 PM Subject: Thank you To: Dave Barton Cc: "Andy Jaspen Hey Dave, I hope you had a day full of rest and relaxation yesterday! I wanted to reach out to thank you for an amazing performance on Saturday. It was said to be hands down the best Winter Bash they've ever had. From our first contact you were so easy and helpful to work with and you provided me complete peace of mind during the planning process. When we got onsite, you were so helpful and wonderful to work with. Attraction was such a huge hit that people were non-stop complimenting me on how great the performance was. The music was perfect, the group read the crowd so well, and it seemed like at every song you saw new people getting excited and joining the dance floor. You all are hands down one of the best bands I've ever experienced at an event. It was really a pleasure working with you and I will absolutely recommend your group to everyone I know! Thank you again and I look forward to working with you in the future! All the best, Melanie Shanfield | Corporate Events Planner Frontpoint Security
From: Matthew Van Blargan Date: Sun, Jan 22, 2017 at 5:57 PM Subject: Good Guys Gala To: Dave Barton Hey Dave – just wanted to check in. To say the least, you guys ROCKED IT! I’ve fielded 2 different requests today about you guys, and putting people in touch with your agents. I will continue to pump up Attraction. You really kicked but for us, and I appreciate it. Thanks again! -mvb Matt Van Blargan 814 Consulting Good Guys Gala Inauguration Party
I cannot thank yall enough for such an fantastic night! You guys were phenomenal and truly made the night. We've heard so many compliments from our guests about how great y'all were-- the music, the energy, the dancing, the outfits; everything. The first dance and father daughter dances were beautiful and perfect length. Y'all truly crushed it and it was such a special night for us. I will definitely post a review on the Knot and I'm more than happy to be a reference. Thank you for everything. It was truly a perfect night, and I feel grateful to have had such a great band be a part of it. Happy New Year, Douglas Douglas Elizabeth Wink
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: sue wink Date: Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 3:56 PM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Mike, We LOVED the band, and by that I mean EVERYONE loved the band. The compliments continue to come in, so YES we will write a fabulous review for the Knot and YES we will pass along Sam Hill and Attraction to all our friends. Happy New Year to you and yours. Thanks again for connecting us with Attraction. We are thrilled to recommend them. Best, Sue Wink
From: Margaret Caldwell Date: Mon, Dec 19, 2016 at 3:15 PM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Andy, Thank you so much for your note! We wanted to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude for ALL that Dave and Attraction did to make our wedding reception special. Attraction was better than we ever anticipated and did such a phenomenal job to create an exciting dance atmosphere, much to the delight of us and our guests. Dave was willing to let Robby sing with the band as a special surprise for my parents, without hearing Robby sing before Saturday. Dave and our planner, Cody, were able to finagle in a sound check and run-through during the cocktail hour in order to keep everything a surprise. Going into this process, we knew that we wanted a live band, but had no idea about the HUGE impact that it would have on the reception atmosphere. We are forever grateful for their performance, graciousness, and contribution to our wedding reception and will wholeheartedly recommend them (as well as Sam Hill Entertainment) to any wedding couples. When we come back from Hawaii, I will be sure to write a full review on The Knot, as we would be more than happy to do whatever we can in return for all that they did for us. Again, many thanks for your help in coordinating everything - we hope that you have a wonderful holiday and great New Year! Meg
From: Robby Swab Date: Fri, Dec 16, 2016, 11:50 PM Subject: Thank You!!!!!! To: Dave Barton Dave and the Attraction Band, We are sorry it has taken a little while for us to reach out to you. We were so busy after the wedding and left quickly for our honeymoon in Kauai. We wanted to tell you how grateful we are for all that you and the band did to make our wedding reception so special. It was better than we ever could have imagined, not just for us, but for our friends and family as well. We have heard rave reviews from everyone about you guys, how talented everyone is, and how entertaining the band was for the entire night. To be honest, we knew we wanted to have a live band, but we never considered the tremendous impact that it would have on the entire atmosphere. You all truly did a phenomenal job and we are so grateful. (ROBBY) I especially appreciate you going out on a limb and letting me join you, though we had never practiced together before that day. I know this was a special moment for Meg's mom (as Meg keeps replaying the video over and over again), and I had a lot of fun with you all. Please let us know if there's anywhere that we can post reviews for you all to help you in the future. Meg is planning to respond to Andy Jaspen's email with a glowing review, but if there's any other websites where we can share how great you all are, please let us know. It's the very least we can do after you all made the night so special for us. Meg and Robby Swab
From: Sandra Caldwell Date: Tue, Dec 13, 2016 at 9:44 AM Subject: RE: Attraction To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Andy, Will be happy to send along more info, but wanted to tell you ASAP that the Attraction band absolutely made the wedding a perfect 10. Dave and all the others could not have been nicer or more fabulous. I am sure you hear it all the time, but everyone was saying it was the best, most fun wedding they had ever been to. The dance floor stayed full (my personal goal) and the energy level stayed high through the last dance. Believe me, I already spread the band’s name and hope it brings you a ton more business. With absolute gratitude, Sandy Caldwell Mom of Bride
From: Cody Grannis Date: Sun, Dec 11, 2016 at 9:48 AM Subject: Dave Barton = Amazing To: Andy Jaspen Hi Andy We had the best night with Dave Barton and the band Attraction. My clients and their guests are over the moon! Thank you again! Cody Grannis Amore Events by Cody, LLC.
From: Jeffrey P. Miller Date: Tue, Dec 6, 2016 at 12:05 PM Subject: RE: "Attraction" band follow up To: Andy Jaspen Thanks Andy, everyone had a great time at the firm anniversary party, and the Attraction band was perfect and easy to work with. We’ll spread the good word for sure! Jeff Miller Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman, P.C.
Review of ATTRACTION on WeddingWire.com Wedding: 10/29/2016 Reviewed On: 11/15/2016 5.0 / 5.0 Quality of Service: 5.0 / Responsiveness: 5.0 / Professionalism: 5.0 / Value: 5.0 / Flexibility: 5.0 Gina said... "Attraction has some incredibly talented vocalists. Holy smokes. We heard them rehearsing before our reception started (we were taking some photos there), and got SO excited, because even just warming up, they were spectacular. They blew us away! We had watched their promo video online and were very impressed, but that's nothing compared to how they were in person. They did a wonderful job of picking up on the vibe of the party and keeping it going. They brought so much energy, and really turned our reception into a dance party. They engaged the crowd- it was almost like being a concert at our own wedding! They also did music at our cocktail hour which was more instrumental and extremely classy. They're performers, but everyone was so nice! We were bumping into them before the reception started and they were all so sweet. My advice: check out their video, and then book! It's evident how talented they are, but they will exceed expectations."
From: Gina Paietta Date: Mon, Nov 7, 2016 at 11:04 AM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andy, We loved having Attraction at our wedding - they're so incredibly talented and made the night so fun! We look forward to leaving positive feedback on The Knot. Best, Gina
From: Charles Wood Date: Wed, Nov 2, 2016 at 1:37 PM Subject: Re: Thank you! To: Dave Barton Hi Dave, Thanks for the note. I can't count the number of times I was asked for the band's name! I was also told quite a few times that Attraction was the best wedding band they'd ever heard. Since the band was one of the few things I exclusively chose for the wedding, I was especially happy to hear how much everyone enjoyed you all. I will be sure to fill the form out and provide feedback. Thanks again! Charlie
From: Mary Meacham Date: Sun, Oct 16, 2016 at 9:17 AM To: Dave Barton Hi Dave, I just wanted to write you a quick email to thank you and the band Attraction so much for last night. Amazing does not even come close to describing how good y'all were. We received numerous compliments on y'all all night! Thomas even said this is not the last time we will be seeing them!! Thank y'all for everything thing you did- y'all went above and beyond!! THANK YOU!! -Mary and Thomas
5-star rating review on TheKnot.com posted 09/29/2016 "We were so blessed to have the "Attraction" band, one of Sam Hill’s fantastic bands, play at our wedding in St. Michaels, MD over Labor Day weekend. It was an absolute pleasure working with Sam Hill and Attraction, particularly the wonderful band manager Dave Barton -- they were beyond accommodating and made sure to check in every step of the way to ensure we were happy. On the big day, they completely blew it out of the water! Guests were dancing from the first song on and didn’t stop until last call -- they even had my husband’s 80+ year-old grandmother dancing on stage (as she later told us, the first time she’s danced in 15 years). So many of our guests commented that it was the best wedding band they have every heard and we could not agree more. Thank you Attraction! Side note, we also hired Attraction for our ceremony AV/sound and they did a phenomenal job."
From: Bettina Bammer-Whitaker Date: Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 10:18 AM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andy, We had the absolute best experience with the Attraction band and everyone at Sam Hill. Dave Barton was beyond accommodating and a true pleasure to work with every step of the way. So many of our guests commented that it was the best wedding band they've ever heard and we couldn't agree more -- they even had JP's 80+ year old grandma dancing on stage. We'll be sure to leave a glowing review on The Knot. We have a copy of our wedding video, which includes some highlights of the band, to send you! Thanks for all your help through the process! Bettina & JP
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From: Caroline Kalnow
Date: Mon, Sep 19, 2016 at 7:26 PM
Subject: Re: Attraction
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
From: Lauren Wisely Date: Thu, Aug 4, 2016 at 10:14 PM Subject: Re: Thank you!! To: Dave Barton Dave, We could not have been more pleased with our wedding reception all thanks to you and the Attraction band! From the planning process all the way to the last song, you guys listened to all of our requests and made it the best evening! I still have people asking me, "Where did that band come from?" and "How did you find them?" When planning our wedding, the music was really important to us as it has always been a significant part of our relationship since we first met. You guys nailed it and had literally every person on the dance floor all night long which is exactly what we hoped for. Thank you all so much for making our night perfect! Sincerely, Lauren and Drew Haverly
"I'm not sure I've ever seen a better band. Attraction is my new favorite!" - Janice Carnevale (Bellweather Events), Planner for 7/23/16 wedding in Washington, DC
From: Rachel Withrow Date: Sat, Jul 16, 2016 at 12:26 PM Subject: RE: check from Sam Hill to The Omni Homestead for 5/7/16 wedding band To: Andy Jaspen HI Andy, What a great crew you have with “Attraction” and working with Dave is so smooth. They are back at the end of August for the Hensley Wedding and can’t wait for their return. I have emailed Dave to let him know if there is anything we can do for the crew and band, just to let me know. I thought we worked well together and they truly ROCKED the house !!!! Thank you Thank you! Rachel Withrow Catering Services Manager The Omni Homestead
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From: Siri Kalburgi
Date: Wed, Jun 15, 2016 at 11:26 AM
Subject: Re: Attraction
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
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From: Evelo, Joseph H
Date: Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 8:05 AM
Subject: RE: Attraction
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
From: Lizzy Ramsey Date: Mon, May 30, 2016 at 4:00 PM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andy, Thanks for your email. We had a phenomenal wedding and a lot of that was due to Attraction! Simply put, the band was excellent. They absolutely know what they are doing. When they started playing, Evan and I hit the dance floor and were anticipating we might have to convince some guests to come up and dance with us. But there was immediately a crowd that formed on the dance floor, which did not disappear all night. My dad thought he'd want to spend a lot of the evening in the separate room that Pippin Hill has (which would be quieter), but he shocked me and everyone else by staying on the dance floor all night! Attraction was extremely interactive, coming off the stage and into the crowd on several occasions and inviting us up to sing onstage. We gave them a few "do not play" songs but otherwise told them that we wanted them to go with the flow on the night and play what they felt would suit the party well. I was so glad that we trusted them! Every single song was incredible. Overall, we had a phenomenal experience with the band. We had very high expectations based on other people's reviews on Attraction and we felt the band absolutely lived up to the hype! Thank you, Lizzy and Evan
From: Kay Taub Date: Sun, May 22, 2016 at 1:30 PM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andy, We loved Attraction! They were great and we couldn't be any happier! Dave was so easy to work with, a really nice guy who kept everything running on time and was flexible as well. The musicians and singers were all first rate. They respected our request for quieter music during the dinner hour, and even when everyone was up and dancing - and they got LOTS of people going - they didn't uncomfortably blow our ears out, as we've seen with other bands at other events. Many of our guests commented on just how great the band was as well. They really helped to make the wedding a great event, and we'll be happy to put our favorable comments on The Knot also. Many thanks, Larry and Kay Taub
From: Jamie Hollenberg Date: Mon, May 9, 2016 at 11:00 AM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andy, Thank you for the well wishes! Attraction was AMAZING. The two biggest takeaways from our wedding from our guests were 1) beautiful venue and 2) incredible band. Dave is a really fantastic man. He's professional, highly responsive, and very very accommodating. We enjoyed having him there to coordinate VERY much. We would recommend Attraction to any one, any time. I also believe I will be asked for your info at some point to book them. We are so grateful and I will gladly write a glowing review on The Knot. All the best, Jamie
From: Kristie Smith Date: Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 12:20 AM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Dear Andy, Our wedding reception featuring Attraction could not have been more perfect. Dave worked with me extensively before the wedding to refine our timeline so that as soon as the toasts were finished, our fabulous party began! I had a vision of a seamless reception without gaps and interruptions. With Dave's guidance, we found the perfect mix of dancing and personal moments. He worked with the bride and groom to select their first dance song and met their wishes completely by playing the kind of music they knew their friends would want to hear. I heard many comments from our guests that it was the best reception ever. We loved the way they dressed--they were a total class act. Most important, the music was incredible. They led us in some really fun numbers, getting down on the dance floor with the guests and bringing the bride and bridesmaids onstage. Watching a roomful of guys do the Gator was one of the funniest things I have ever witnessed. We also used three members of the band to provide jazz music at our cocktail hour. Seeing the guys in their white dinner jackets as we arrived at the outdoor cocktail hour was just awesome. Dave Barton and Attraction set the tone for a wonderful party from start to finish. I particularly loved working with Dave. He made me feel confident that he would keep things moving along and keep our guests engaged and dancing. Since it was our goal to have an awesome party, I could not have appreciated his attention to detail more. He even gave me a little shout-out, publicly complimenting me on a beautiful reception and telling all that he had enjoyed working with me. Now that's the way to win the mother-of-the-bride's heart! Thank you again for all your support. Andy, I remember speaking to you this time last year when I was weighing our options. When my other daughter was married in 2010, we had a fabulous experience with another band (also through Sam Hill) but we wanted to try something different for this event. You assured me that Attraction would not disappoint and you were so right. We truly were in the hands of the pros with Dave Barton and Attraction! Best, Kristie Smith
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Virginia Oconnell Date: Tue, Apr 12, 2016 at 7:31 AM Subject: Re: April 2 ,2016 OConnell wedding at Washington Golf and CC To: Mike Miglino Mike! Attraction was the best ever! Dave is wonderful, professional, and kind! Everyone has commented on the band! I hope they are contracted one day due to their performance here! I will mention them to everyone when it comes up. A great mix of songs! Thank you, Virginia OConnell
"To the Attraction Band ......thank you so much for helping make our wedding day SO perfect. We had so so so much fun at our reception ..... all thanks to you guys! It was everything we could have imagined, and then some. Thank you again for a great evening we'll always remember." Kelly and James Clark 10/10/15
From: Lindsay Kennedy Date: Mon, Mar 21, 2016 at 7:39 PM Subject: Re: ATTRACTION for Brianna and Nic To: Andy Jaspen Andy, Attraction was GREAT! They rocked it! Truly one of the best bands I've worked with! Dave was great with quick and thorough communication and was really flexible on the day. And all the members were so kind! Hope to work with them again in the future! Lindsay Kennedy LK Events and Design
From: Christine Rice Date: Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 1:55 PM Subject: Re: Attraction To: Andy Jaspen YES everything was AMAZING! It was my first time hearing Attraction and I loved them! Everyone was great to work with and the night was seamless. I look forward to working with you guys again! Thank you!! Christine Rice RSVP Consultants, Wedding & Event Planning
From: Kate Chenault Date: Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 11:14 AM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Andy, Attraction was AWESOME!! Everything was so great. Dave and the band members couldn't have been nicer. Dave was so helpful before hand getting all music and timeline straight with us! I didn't have to worry about a thing! Everyone loved the music and had a BLAST! I will definitely leave feedback on the Knot for Sam Hill. Kate Chenault
"I just had to call and tell you how wonderful the band Attraction was. Dave Barton was absolutely the best. So terrific to work with. So easy going. When you talk to him, tell him how smoothly it went at Erica's wedding. Its great doing business with you both. I can only sing their praises!" Naomi Meyer Bridal Consulting by Naomi (2/27/16 Giovanni-Baez Wedding, Richmond VA)
From: Maitland McManus Holbrook Date: Sat, Jan 16, 2016 at 9:32 AM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Andy, I am so thankful Melanie connected us, you have been wonderful to work with and we really appreciate it! We were really impressed with Attraction as were many of our wedding guests. They were lively, entertaining, had a great mix of music, and could really read our crowd well! I have just written Dave Barton a note I have pasted below. I will certainly be recommending you and Attraction to all of my friends! Thank you again! Maitland Email I wrote to Dave: Dave, We absolutely loved y'all and have not stopped talking about how entertaining and wonderful Attraction is! You and your team got the entire party going and did not stop until we had to leave with people still wanting more! We really appreciate your guidance on the timeline, it worked out beautifully and we could not have asked for a better night! I think my favorite part of the night, right behind my first dance with Austin and my dance with my dad, was at the very end when all the boys were on the floor "gatoring". It was a sea of black tuxes. The pictures of this were phenomenal! It was exactly how Austin and I imagined our wedding reception to be, but better! Thank you again and I hope to see you soon! We have been telling everyone how great y'all are!
From: Katrina Ruiz Date: Mon, Dec 7, 2015 at 1:36 PM Subject: RE: Attraction band follow up for Friday's party To: Andy Jaspen Hi Andy, Everything went very well and everyone loved Attraction!!! The dance floor was full and they played a great variety of songs. The volume was perfect, so kudos to their sound crew. They were interactive and the wardrobe changes were a nice touch. They did an awesome job! It was a great night because of them. Please give my best to Dave and the band for an awesome night. Best, Katrina Ruiz Xenith Bank
From: Travis Abercrombie Date: Tue, Nov 24, 2015 at 10:55 AM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hey Andy, Thank you for the congratulations, and Attraction was awesome! They engaged the crowd and gave us the celebration atmosphere we were looking for. There was a rendition of Blackstreet's "No Diggity" that was awesome and nothing short of amazing. Dave was great to work with, and he was very approachable during the entire process. If we had to do it over again, there isn't a single thing we would change. They did what a band is supposed to do - they kept the party going. Thanks again and please let me know if I can give any public endorsements. Sincerely, Travis and Emily Abercrombie
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From: Page Faulk
Date: Thu, Nov 12, 2015 at 12:46 PM
Subject: Re: Attraction
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
From: Nicole Mott Date: Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 9:23 AM Subject: Re: Attraction To: Andy Jaspen Hi Andy, Attraction was AMAZING!!! They did such an awesome job. The lead singers were incredible! Everyone is still raving about the band-- myself included! My favorite was when they played "No Diggity" and one of the female singers absolutely killed it! They got out in the audience, let our best man play the cow bell (which I think was the highlight of his night), asked for permission from myself or Sam before playing some of the requests they had (and I really appreciate that) and learned a few songs just for us it sounded like! They were incredible and I will definitely be recommending them in the future. Thank you so much for your help with organizing everything and please pass on our gratitude to Attraction for an amazing night!! Nicole
From: Ali Halperin Date: Tue, Nov 3, 2015 at 11:47 AM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andy, Thank you for checking in. Everything with Attraction went wonderfully! The band was a big hit and we received lots of compliments. The night was a big dance party and the energy was maintained throughout the evening, which was exactly what we wanted. Even my new husband, who had originally thought we should have a DJ, was so very thankful that I had overruled him and chosen a band. Attraction was truly great. All our guests loved them and had a fantastic time. Thank you! - Ali
From: Debra Stratton Mott Date: Mon, Oct 26, 2015 at 9:01 PM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Andy, Please convey to the band Attraction our gratitude for a wonderful performance. They were fantastic and had everyone dancing all night long. We loved their style and choice of music-- and loved the lead singer going out into the crowd to sing and dance with the bride. And I think Nicole told me they learned "New York, New York" just for us, which is great. We will certainly recommend them to others. Thanks again for a great evening! Debbie Mott
From: Brittany G Dixon Date: Tue, Oct 20, 2015 at 2:55 PM Subject: Re: Attraction follow up at the Black & Gold ball To: Andy Jaspen Hi Andy, Everything went great again this year at the Black & Gold Ball! Attraction killed it yet again! We continuously hear from our guests how much they enjoyed the band. Thanks for all of your help! Brittany Dixon Virginia Commonwealth University - Ram Athletic Fund
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From: Smith, Andrea (USAMD)
Date: Wed, Oct 14, 2015 at 7:52 AM
Subject: RE: Attraction
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
From Wedding Wire: Quality of Service: 5.0 Responsiveness: 5.0 Professionalism: 5.0 Value: 5.0 Flexibility: 5.0 Lauren said... Attraction was absolutely fantastic! Our friends and family raved about the band (many are still talking about them!) and the dance floor was packed all night long! Dave Barton was amazing and very easy to work with leading up to the event. He was very responsive and always accommodating of our special requests. We could not have asked for a better band/experience! We will be sure to recommend Attraction to everyone we know and I sincerely hope we have the opportunity to work together with them again in the future! Wedding: 09/19/2015 Services Used: Band Reviewed On: 10/06/2015
From Wedding Wire: 5.0/5.0 Quality of Service: 5.0 Responsiveness: 5.0 Professionalism: 5.0 Value: 5.0 Flexibility: 5.0 Annie said... Attraction was phenomenal! Our guests did not leave the dance floor the entire night. I had so many people come up to me and say that Attraction was the best wedding band they ever heard - and I couldn't agree more! The set list was perfection, the energy was exceptional, and they really got the crowd involved. Dave Barton was a dream to work with. He helped me finalize our timeline and was very patient and accommodating throughout the entire process. I would book them again in a heartbeat! Love, love, love this band! Wedding: 09/25/2015 Services Used: Band Reviewed On: 10/13/2015
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From: Lauren Garner
Date: Sun, Oct 4, 2015 at 10:16 AM
Subject: Re: Attraction
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
From: Annie Sowinski Date: Fri, Oct 2, 2015 at 10:15 AM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andy, Thanks for checking in! Attraction was phenomenal! Our guests did not leave the dance floor the entire night. I had so many people come up to me and say that Attraction was the best wedding band they ever heard - and I couldn't agree more! The set list was perfection, the energy was exceptional, and they really got the crowd involved. Dave Barton was a dream to work with. He helped me finalize our timeline and was very patient and accommodating throughout the entire process. I would book them again in a heartbeat! Love, love, love this band! Best, Annie
From: Riley Mendoza Date: Mon, Sep 7, 2015 at 4:47 PM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Andy, Attraction was great! They kept the dance party going and even learned a Cuban song that got my 97 year old grandmother on the dance floor. Thanks for everything! I will definitely recommend Attraction and Sam Hill to anyone looking for a band in the area. Best, Riley
From: Lee Ellett Date: Thu, Aug 27, 2015 at 8:21 AM Subject: Re: Attraction To: Andy Jaspen HI Andy, I wanted you to know that we were SO pleased with Attraction for Dabney and Tim's wedding band! Their music choices were just what we had hoped for and their talent as a band was fabulous! We have received so many positive comments from guests and everyone seemed to enjoy the music and dancing! Many thanks for making the evening so wonderful!!! Sincerely, Lee Ellett (MOB)
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From: Erin Burton
Date: Tue, Aug 4, 2015 at 4:37 PM
Subject: Re: Attraction
To: Andrew Juge
We hired Attraction through Sam Hill Entertainment for our wedding in Savannah, GA. They were AMAZING! The best wedding band I have ever heard. Such professional musicians and so easy to work with. They played all the right music and kept the party going strong all night long. They even let my husband and I sing along - and made us sound pretty good! Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE at our wedding was dancing and having a blast. No cheese, just great songs all night long. If you want an amazing band that will have everyone on the dance floor AND will impress you musician friends, this is the band for you! -Liz Fort
Attraction wedding band was great! Dave was very easy to work with throughout the process. All of our guests raved about how good the band was and we loved their selection of songs. I personally didn't leave the dancefloor once while they were on stage. We would highly recommend Attraction for your wedding or event! Danielle Cerami
The cooperation, patience, personal attention, flexibility, and assistance were greatly appreciated. We had potential weather problems, and the Band fully cooperated and worked with us. We had to make a last minute decision as to outdoor, or on the Veranda, and they helped relieve our stress by assuring us they would do whatever necessary and make it work, and they did! They assisted us with their sound system to help us make our announcements and our wedding welcome and toasts so all could hear. The music was amazing and Attraction had everyone up on the dance floor the entire evening! They can play just about everything, and they respected the wishes of the Bride and Groom as to what they did not want to hear, but otherwise were free to play what they played best, and what the crowd responded to. They are not only great musicians, but they are also great performance artists! The band feeds off the energy of the people and no one wanted the music to stop and the night to end! A very positive experience and a professional service we highly recommend. Gary Staffo
From: Andrea Porter Date: Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 10:20 AM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" IT WAS AMAZING!!!! Attraction was incredible!!!! Everything was just perfect and amazing. They really made the wedding so much more special. And I love Dave--he is so great and responsive. JUST PERFECT!!!!! Andrea
From: Staffo, Gary Date: Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 8:14 AM Subject: RE: Staffo-Randall Thank you! Attraction To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Andy, Thank you! Attraction was fantastic! The band's cooperation, patience, personal attention, flexibility, and assistance were greatly appreciated. You may certainly use me as reference. Gary
From: liz fort
Date: Thu, Jun 4, 2015 at 3:02 PM
Subject: Re: Attraction
To: "Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: LuAnn Pirone Date: Mon, Jun 1, 2015 at 10:18 PM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Dear Mike, Attraction was absolutely FANTASTIC!!!!! The band could not have been better - - guests were out of their seats and on the dance floor the entire evening. Song selections were well put together in a set. Musicians/Singers were all so talented! Ali and Cullen, and all their Clemson friends, loved that the band played the Clemson Fight Song and joined together in the cheer that goes along with the fight song. All of our guests were blown away by the band! David Barton was so easy to work with and very willing to help in any way to make the day special. Attraction really made the event! We loved them!!! Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience! LuAnn Pirone
From: "White, Maren" Date: May 26, 2015 4:55 PM Subject: RE: Thank You To: "Dave Barton" Hi Dave- Thank you so much for a WONDERFUL evening! I believe that a great time was had by all! Attraction did a wonderful job! Thank you again. Cheers, Maren White Director of Wedding Events The Greenbrier Resort
Hi Dave, It was great meeting you this weekend! Just wanted to shoot you a note on how pleased we were with the band Attraction. The music selection and execution was perfect. If you hadn't noticed, the dance floor was packed all night! I have a lot of friends that are getting married in the upcoming future in the Richmond/DC area and will be sure to recommend you. Once again, thank you for everything! We are thoroughly pleased. Best, Jacqueline (sister of the bride, 5/16/15)
From: Lily West Date: Thu, May 14, 2015 at 8:10 PM Subject: Re: Attraction To: Andy Jaspen Andy, Thanks so much for checking in! Everything was AWESOME! The band Attraction did an incredible job, and we couldn't have asked for anything better. They totally made the party. Thanks for your help with everything, and please pass along my thanks to the bands!! Best, Lily
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Roxanne Zerbonia Date: Mon, May 11, 2015 at 6:19 PM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Mike, Thanks for the congratulations and well wishes. We had an amazing experience with Attraction; they were very easy to work with (Dave - who we spoke with the most - was very professional and approachable, as were the other members) and their performance was OUTSTANDING! It really was. I was a bit worried just because I knew they were booked on both Friday and Saturday night, and our wedding would be their third event in three days so I was a little concerned about them being tired. However, they were SO high-energy and everyone loved them. They actually didn't take a break all night (I think some members slipped out for quick rests during songs they weren't involved in, but the music never stopped, which was impressive). We got so many compliments on how great the band was - they really were fantastic, both to work with and the quality of their performance. I will definitely pass along your information to any friends looking for a band! I honestly can't say enough good things about them; they really exceeded our expectations! Thanks for helping us find the perfect band for our wedding day! Best, Roxanne & Michael
Posted on The Knot.com "We hired Attraction through Sam Hill Entertainment for our wedding in Savannah, GA. They were AMAZING! The best wedding band I have ever heard. Such professional musicians and so easy to work with. They played all the right music and kept the party going strong all night long. They even let my husband and I sing along - and made us sound pretty good! Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE at our wedding was dancing and having a blast. No cheese, just great songs all night long. If you want an amazing band that will have everyone on the dance floor AND will impress you musician friends, this is the band for you!" Liz Fort 3/28/15 wedding, Telfair Academy, Savannah, GA
From: Katherine B. Sinks To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Date: Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 4:46 PM Subject: Re: Attraction Hi Andy, Thanks for the email. James and I had a spectacular wedding, all our guests RAVED about the band Attraction. Their music and engagement with the crowd was fabulous. For the entire event, all of our guests were out on the dance floor. All ages seemed to love the music, not a single complaint on my end!! Thank you so much! Katherine
From: Matthew Cirri To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Date: Mon, Jan 5, 2015 at 2:40 PM Subject: RE: Attraction Hi Andy, I can speak for Erin and I in saying that Attraction was better than our already high expectations! Dave Barton led the band through a high-energy set that had our guests consistently on the dance floor. Their musicianship is top notch, especially their three lead singers. Erin and I are both musicians (as were many of our guests), so the band really delivered for a discerning crowd. Our first dance, "All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey, was covered perfectly and was a highlight of our evening. Finally, our engagement with you and Sam Hill Entertainment has been flawless. Your website, content and variety of bands made it very easy to select the ideal group for our wedding, and Attraction was a fantastic choice! Our very best, Matt Cirri & Erin Smith
From: Whitney Luke To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Date: Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 5:39 PM Subject: Re: Attraction Andy, Thank you for your note. For starters, working with Dave Barton was wonderful. He was extremely professional and accommodating. As for Attraction... I've never heard a better band! They rocked!!! Both Will and I couldn't not have been happier with the level of service and amazing entertainment that Attraction provided. The night was simply amazing. Sincerely, Whitney
From WeddingWire Wedding: Recently Married Services Used: 09/27/16 Band Reviewed On: 10/15/2014 1 Review "My husband and I loved working with Attraction and more specifically Dave Barton. He was easy to work with and very accommodating to our requests for our wedding. The best part about Attraction was we literally danced the entire night as did all of our wedding guests. They had a great selection of music that wowed everyone from Motown to the current hits. The really know how to make your party unforgettable. I would highly recommend Attraction to anyone who needs a great band!" 5-star: ***** 5.0 out of 5.0 5.0 Quality of Service 5.0 Responsiveness 5.0 Professionalism: 5.0 Value 5.0 Flexibility
From: Sarah Gray Tullidge To: Andy Jaspen Date: Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 3:43 PM Subject: Re: Attraction Andy, Everything was perfect with Attraction! Everyone was dancing the entire night. We had so many complements about the band. It is a true testament to how good they were. The band was great to work with and extremely accommodating. We also very much enjoyed working with Sam Hill. Thanks again for everything! Best, Sarah Gray
From: Emily French To: Andy Jaspen Date: Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 12:16 AM Subject: RE: Attraction at the Hobbs wedding Andy, Attraction nailed it once again!! We always love having Attraction here at The Greenbrier and they never disappoint! The energy level is high, the guests are dancing the night away and everyone always leaves wanting more! I am so excited to have Attraction back again for many more events to come! Thanks so much Andy! Emily French Wedding Specialist The Greenbrier
From: Dana Greenlee To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Date: Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 5:22 PM Subject: Re: Attraction Hi Andy, We just got back from our honeymoon so sorry for the delay. The Attraction band was AMAZING. People were raving about them and everyone was dancing. I will definitely recommend them. We were sooooo happy.! Dana
From: Lisa Zoeller Date: Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 2:42 PM Subject: Re: Attraction & Peter Richardson To: Andy Jaspen Hi Andy, Attraction was AMAZING! I mean, they were so much more than I was expecting and I wish we could have had them play for at least 5 more hours! They were very engaging, super high energy and really really good voices and musicians - all of them...I cant say enough and I want to have another party soon so that I can have them play :) And I have already passed Attraction on to some friends . Thank you! Lisa
From: CCS EVENTS To: Andy Jaspen Date: Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 3:21 AM Subject: RE: Attraction for Wright-Boaz Wedding OMG I LOVE THIS BAND!! They are super FABULOUS!!!! Very polished. Dave knows how to spot talent…those singer were ridiculously great!!!! Professional and definitely get the job done. Honestly I can't say enough fabulous things about them. They are seriously one of my top faves now! Colleen Cook CCS EVENTS
From: Meghan Streit Date: Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 12:40 PM Subject: Re: Cooper-Smith Wedding with "ATTRACTION" To: Andy Jaspen Andy, Attraction was AMAZING. They went above and beyond and absolutely killed it. The crowd ate them up. They are my new favorite band!!! I meant to write and tell you this before you checked in with me but you beat me to it!!! Please pass off my resounding kudos and thanks -- I'll be recommending them again SOON! Meghan
From: Liz Noelcke Date: Sat, Jun 21, 2014 at 12:44 PM Subject: Re: Peter Fields and Attraction - wedding music follow up To: "Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andy, Attraction is just the best wedding band out there! They were a breeze to work with leading up to our big day, but I was floored by just how amazing they were during the reception. They had EVERYONE dancing the entire night because they played recent hits as well as some classic older songs. They looked sharp, played our requests, interacted with the crowd (they even let the bride play the cowbell!) and were the highlight of the night. They know how to put on a good party! Best, Liz
From: Miranda & Alan Carney Date: Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 11:52 AM Subject: THANK YOU. To: Andy Jaspen; Dave Barton To our incredible wedding team, Alan and I are overwhelmed beyond words at everything each of you did to make this past weekend the most special and amazing of our lives. You will each be receiving formal thank-you notes from us, but I wanted to let you know right away how incredible every single detail was. I honestly cried when I walked into our reception. To Dave from Attraction and Andy at Sam Hill, y'all are true rockstars. No one could stop talking about the band, and how the flow of the party was the best they've ever been seen at a reception. Y'all kept Alan's parents there until midnight and they usually go to bed at 9pm. The limbo was so fun, and I've never heard a better wedding band performance. The ladies were beautiful. Loved the outfit changes. I heard from multiple people they want to book you NOW for their events. I could go on and on… I just had to let you all know that this weekend exceeded all expectations and was definitely the best of our lives! I would love to see any pics any of you might have! Thanks again and much love, Mrs. Miranda Carney :)
We wanted our wedding to be a mega dance party and this band made it happen! Everyone danced all night and my grandmothers were breaking it down in the middle of the dance floor. One said she hadn't danced like that in ten years since my grandfather passed away! From the beginning, the communication was exceptional. As our wedding neared, Dave Barton contacted me directly and we chatted for an hour about what I expected, requests for birthday announcements, had to play list and tons of other things. He can offer great advice for anyone nervous about first dances. Just an overall great professional and fun guy! The entire band blew my guests away. I've had several guests tell me they had never heard/experienced anything like it. People want to hire them from all over. We brought them from VA to GA. They love to travel!! I am a wedding photographer and have obviously been to many many weddings. Of course I am partial to my own but ATTRACTION was really such an amazing decision that we still rave about months later! My husband is such a music lover and this was a big decision! I have never heard a band this good at a wedding. The added horns section was the bomb!! All singers had amazing voices, dance moves and stage presence. Tasteful and charismatic!! They know how to get a party started and when it's time to kick it up a notch. One of my favorite things is that besides a couple of must play songs and some information on what we definitely did not want to hear, Dave and the band had free reign of song choices! It really makes for a stress free wedding. No one is saying "I didn't hear that song..." or "I missed this song.." They are so professional that they just keep the night going. I could go on forever and ever about them but just seriously don't search anymore! They are killer!
From: Ashley Manley Date: Mon, Jun 9, 2014 at 9:18 PM Subject: Re: Attraction To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Andy, I have to say the highlight of our night was definitely the band. I had so much fun and they were literally amazing and so easy to work with. Dave went above and beyond to make sure the night was exactly what we wanted. He was so nice and attentive to us. Every single person in the band got the crowd involved. Thanks for everything you and Attraction did to make our reception so incredible. Ashley
From: Liz Noelcke Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2014 1:52 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Cc: Spencer Swayne; Denise; Susan Noelcke; John Noelcke Subject: Re: Peter Fields and Attraction - wedding music follow up Hi Andy! We were thrilled - Attraction rocked! Everyone was dancing, they played fun songs, and really interacted with the crowd. Two thumbs up! We will definitely recommend them and Sam Hill in general to any friends looking for live music. If we are ever in need of live music in the future we will be back in touch. Best, Liz and Spencer
From: White Birch Events Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 6:28 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Taylor-Pilkington Wedding with "ATTRACTION" Andy, Thank you for your email. It was an absolutely amazing event! I couldn't have asked for a better day. Dave and the band sounded wonderful and were a pleasure to work with. I look forward to working with them in the future! Cinda Hoege White Birch Events
From: Abby Raymond Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 12:26 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Cc: Dave Barton Subject: Re: Attraction Andy, Thanks for your email and congrats! When we got engaged, we knew the band would be the top priority for our reception. Attraction was the wedding band we dreamed of and more! They were absolutely amazing! Dave was so awesome-very accommodating and easy to work with. I emailed him at midnight the night before with one more (very last minute) request and his reply was "we're on it!" :) The dance floor was rockin' all night and the band has gotten TONS of compliments from our guests. You, Sam Hill, and Attraction will be highly recommended by us, our families, and our guests. Thank you for everything!!! Best, Abby
From: Chelsee Woodey Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2014 1:14 PM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction Hi Andrew, Yes!! Everyone had a wonderful time at the new venue! And everyone raved about the band!! Dave was a dream to work with, and definitely rolled with the punches. Thanks so much for your help on this. There were some great snaps of the band. Chelsee
From: Ellen Vance Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 2:43 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: "Attraction" band follow up at Employee Appreciation Party Andy, I have heard nothing but rave reviews for Attraction! They gave an outstanding show and the music selection brought a great cross-generational mix of dancers to the dance floor. Great band! Thanks for your help in securing them for our event. Kindest Regards, Ellen Vance Chief Human Resources Officer Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Centers
From: Parrott, B. Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 8:59 AM To: 'Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment' Subject: RE: Attraction band follow up Andy, Dave and Attraction's performance was absolutely amazing. They were hands down the best social event band I have experienced. They had all of our guests dancing the entire reception with a great variety of music. They came down into the crowd and really made us all feel like we were part of the show. Dave also emceed the entire reception for us and it flowed very well. 5 big stars to Attraction and we highly recommend them! Thank you, Blair
From: Warlick, Corey Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2014 4:39 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: NYE Attraction Contract Andy, Attraction was fantastic on New Years Eve at NYE. We had great feedback from the guests and also the Casino VP on their performance. The energy level in the Casino was at an all time high. I was blown away at how great the band's performance was. Great job! I want the band back next year! Corey Warlick Manager of Music & Entertainment The Greenbrier Resort
From: Barb eventplans Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 7:28 AM To: Dave Barton Cc: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Thank You! Hi Dave, Thank you for the email. You were great to work with and your band was terrific. I would definitely like to bring Attraction back to Pittsburgh and work together again. It's also nice to know we both see the evening flow and schedule the same way, and that you were able to continue to adapt and change as needed. The client was very pleased with the evening! Andy, I hope to call you soon and look forward to working with you as well. Best, Barbara L. Rosenberger Event Coordinating and Consulting
From: Jason Narod Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 8:46 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction band follow up Hi Andy- Thanks for all of your help with setting us up with Attraction for the wedding. They were fantastic!!! Dave was great to work with and was very accommodating to any request we had. I would certainly recommend this band to anyone who was looking for top talent. Thanks!! Jason Narod
From: Tina Williamson Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 11:03 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction band follow up Andy, I can't even begin to tell you how much we loved ATTRACTION! They far exceeded my expectations. The quality of the music, the singer's voices and their energy was top notch. Having a huge dance party was one of Alex and I's top priorities and it definitely happened. So many of our guests have commented on how good the band was and we totally agree. Now if we could only do it all over again! Thank you and the band for everything. You guys definitely helped make it a night we will remember for the rest of our lives! Also, can you please forward this to Dave Barton because I also want to especially thank him for all of his help in the planning process and for making the day-of run so smoothly! We will absolutely be recommending ATTRACTION to family and friends! Thanks, Tina
-----Original Message----- From: Stephanie Snell Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 11:42 AM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: Attraction Hi Mike, Despite the horrible weather, the wedding reception was a huge success. Attraction was a big hit - I loved them. Everyone danced non-stop and stayed to the end (which I was worried about since it was a Sunday night). Just some bullet points about Attraction: * pre-event they were easy to communicate with and had a can do attitude - we knew from our early interaction that is was going to be a good night. * when they were on stage it was clear that they wanted the guests to have a good time. * they had the right amount of "show" that made it fun for the guests but not so much (like some bands) where the guests watched the band vs. dancing * they also LOVED what they were doing and I think that is what made it so fun for everyone else. * loved that they used a wireless mic and walked around in the crowd - the guests loved it. * excellent play list - they read the guests and kept them moving. * guests commented numerous times that they were the best dance band they had heard and wanted their name. So I have married everyone off, but if I ever need to hire a band again (and I work on a lot of fundraisers) Attraction will be at the top of my list. Thanks for all of your help the past 14 months. Stephanie Snell
From: Abigail R Bergakker Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 8:58 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction at Black & Gold Ball Hi Andy, Great to hear from you. The event was most certainly a success and everyone loved Attraction. I heard from guests and even friends of guests who were not in attendance how great the band was. Dave was easy to work with, and overall I was very pleased. Thanks for the important role you played in helping make our event great! Abby Bergakker Director of Stewardship, Gift Processing, & Special Events Virginia Commonwealth University Athletics
From: Anne Kelley To: Dave Barton Date: Tue, Oct 15, 2013 at 2:22 PM Subject: Attraction at Ferrell/Avery wedding Dave, I just wanted to to thank you and your fabulous band for doing an amazing job and keeping the party going ALL night at the Ferrell/Avery Wedding. The clients and all their guests did not stop raving about how awesome you all were... that was the main topic of conversation the next day at the brunch!! Hope we can work together again soon, thanks again! Anne Kelley Atrendy Wedding, LLC
From: Kristen Lowry Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2013 9:28 AM To: 'Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment' Subject: RE: Attraction band follow up Hi Andy! We had the BEST time at the wedding and we keep hearing everyone say how much they loved the Attraction band and how awesome they were. They were awesome and everyone LOVED them! Have a great day! Kristen Lowry
From: MK Cavazos Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 5:00 PM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction Andrew, I cannot say enough good things about Attraction; they were beyond fabulous. Most of our guests commented on how wonderful they were, too. Attraction surpassed any expectation that I had for our wedding band, and I only wish that every bride and groom could experience them for themselves! Warmly, MK
From: Elizabeth Howard Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 9:43 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Cc: Dave Barton Subject: Re: Attraction last Sat for the Cavazos-Spears Wedding Andy and Dave, I wanted to let you both know that we couldn't have been happier with the level of service, performance and professionalism that Dave and the Attraction band provided for the Cavazos wedding in Williamsburg. It was a busy night with lots of moving parts as Dave mentioned, a few changes at the last moment, which we all know how that goes, and Dave handled everything wonderfully for us. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you and am very much looking forward to working with Attraction again! Best to you both, Elizabeth Howard Owner/Event Planner The Cordial Cricket Serving Virginia & Charleston, SC
-----Original Message----- From: Jaime Deitz Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 8:44 PM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: Attraction Hi Mike! Attraction was phenomenal! We can't say enough good things about the talented and professional musicians and entertainers. They truly made the reception an experience that our guests are still raving about. They were awesome and so much fun. Thank you for your help in linking us to this band! Sincerely, Jaime
From: Tim Lamson Sent: Monday, July 08, 2013 10:54 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction band follow up Andy, The band Attraction was fantastic at our wedding. They were easy to work with preparing for the event, everything was smooth setting up, they were great with our selected songs for the first dances, and they put on a great show throughout. Everyone was dancing, enjoying themselves, and raving about how great the band was. I wouldn't change a thing! Tim
From: Martin Flaherty Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 8:09 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction band follow up Andy, Well, the newly married couple is off on their honeymoon. I can tell you i had an AWESOME time and a very large part of it was because of the rocking tunes of the band Attraction! Loved it!!!!! I danced myself crazy or, truth be known, until my foot hurt). The band did a super job. Well done! Thanks for helping to make the wedding and our family gathering such a memorable event. Martin Flaherty
From: Michele Weiss Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 7:12 PM To: Andy Jaspen at Sam Hill Subject: Re: Attraction band follow up Hi Andy, I wanted to let you know that the band Attraction was fantastic! 75 out of 115 guests were from out of town. L.A. New York, Miami, Boston and in between. Everyone Loved the band!! Please thank them for Ira & me in helping to make Kelly & Blake's wedding a wonderful night. Thankyou for all your help! Michele Weiss
From: Angie Wright Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 10:35 AM To: 'Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment' Subject: RE: Attraction band follow-up Andy, Thank you for the follow up. Everyone seemed very pleased with the band. Their performance and personalities were great. I would certainly refer them again. Dave was very easy to communicate with and did a wonderful job as MC for the evening. I have nothing but very positives things to say about the members of Attraction and Dave. It was a pleasure to work with all of them. Thanks again, Angie Wright Chic Details Weddings & Events
From: Tia Jones Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 11:19 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction band (4/27) at Fearrington Andy, Thank you for the follow up email! I was so excited to hear Attraction and was blown away by their performance. I told Erin this is our new "go to" band. ;-) Dave was exceptional to work with and truly had the client's best interest in mind - he took the time to meet with the Father of the Bride about his speech and to personally encourage the Bride and Groom just before their first dance. It's nice to see a group who, above all else, really cares about the client and their experience. I will certainly keep Attraction and Sam Hill Entertainment in mind for the future. I'm sure we'll work together again soon and perhaps meet in the future. Take good care. Kindly, Tia Jones-Nusbaum Wedding Planner Erin McLean Events
From: Anita Krishnan Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 2:50 PM To: Andy Jaspen Subject: Re: Attraction band follow up Andy, The Attraction band was fantastic! Truly amazing. The dance floor did not stop and all of our guests have commented on what a fabulous band we had at the wedding. I, for one, did not leave the center of the dance floor right in front of the band for as long as they played. We did not want it to end. They looked great, were incredibly professional, their vocal, instrumental and entertainment performances were outstanding. I would hire them again in a second and would certainly recommend them strongly to anyone looking for a band. Incredible performance. They were a tremendous factor in making our party a raving success. Best, Anita
From: Lauren Burtis Date: Fri, Mar 15, 2013 at 2:41 PM Subject: Re: Attraction To: Dave Barton Hi Dave, Thank you for your kind words and for being so easy and pleasant to work with. We appreciate your flexibility with everything. Anita + Anil haven't stopped raving about the band and we overheard many guests saying how great the band was. Thank you for making it such a memorable night for our client and their guests'. Attraction is definitely one of our new faves, and we will keep you in mind for the future. Thank you, again, for everything! Best, Lauren Burtis Calder Clark Designs
From: Heather Daniel Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 4:46 PM To: 'Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment' Subject: RE: Attraction band at the Deb ball Andy, The Attraction band did a great job and the music was enjoyed by all of our guests...young and old. Most importantly, our daughter had a fabulous time. Dave Barton is such a super nice guy. Thank you for all of your help. I will certainly pass your name along! Take care. Heather
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ian Velinsky Date: Sun, Dec 23, 2012 at 3:08 PM Subject: Re: Wedding Thanks! To: Dave Barton Hi Dave, We just got back from our vacation. I have to really thank you all for the fantastic job you did. We thought you played very well and all the guests complimented your band. You were able to be flexible and play fantastic music. It looked like the floor was crowded!! If you need a reference or recommendation, please do not hesitate to give out our information. Kelly and I would be glad to help! Thanks again! Kind Regards, Ian
From: Tom Osborne Date: Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 1:16 PM Subject: RE: Event Follow Up... To: Dave Barton Dave, Thank you for everything on Saturday night. You guys are terrific. The members and guest are raving about Attraction! Again, Thank you for a great performance! Tom Osborne Club Manager, Country Club of Virginia
-----Original Message----- From: Lisa Keels Lowenstein Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2012 10:01 AM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: Attraction Hi Mike, Thanks so much for emailing and for your note! Everyone absolutely LOVED Attraction - the music kept people on the dance floor all night. We loved how interactive the band was....and the best part was inviting us (and our friends) on to the stage to sing the last song, "Don't Stop Believin'" (which happens to be a favorite of mine:)). We have heard SO much wonderful feedback from our friends and family about the music. We will definitely recommend them to friends and family, and we will keep them in mind for future events as well. Thanks again for reaching out to me. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like more information. All the best, Lisa
-----Original Message----- From: Zarate, Alfredo Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 10:06 AM To: mike@sam hill bands.com Subject: FW: Attraction Mike Attraction was absolutely, unequivocally, and hands down the best band I have ever heard play at a wedding. All of our guests have raved about how talented the musicians are and how much fun was had by all. In fact, friends and even friends of our guests are already inquiring about booking them for their wedding. I cannot thank you or the band enough. They maintained their calm and composure in the face of a tornado (literally and figuratively as a result). They get my highest marks and referrals for life. Please send each of the musicians my warm regards and thanks. Sincerely, Alfredo
From: Lauren Walker Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 1:52 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction band follow up Hey Andy! Thank you for your email and for all of your guidance in helping me make the decision of which band to book for our wedding! Attraction was more than I could have ever hoped for. They were so easy to communicate with and went above and beyond to tailor their performance to our wants and expectations. I had the opportunity to speak with a number of the band members during the reception, and they were all so kind - just genuine, good people who wanted to make sure my husband and I were having the time of our lives that night. And we did! They really made the night for us, from working to make the music for all of the first dances just right, to strategically taking a break when the cigar bar temporarily stole the dance floor, to having everyone literally on the ground and still dancing. They did an amazing job, and I can't even begin to tell you how many compliments we've received about the "best band ever"! The night was all that I had hoped it would be, and I think so much of that is thanks to Attraction's energy and talent. Thank you for helping us find the perfect band for our wedding! Lauren
From: Lauren Hester Date: Mon, Oct 8, 2012 at 9:48 AM Subject: thank you! To: Dave Barton / Attraction Hi Dave, We just got back from our honeymoon, and I wanted to thank you for the incredible performance by Attraction at our wedding last Saturday, the 29th!! Y'all did such an amazing job, and I can't even begin to tell you how many compliments we've received about the "best band ever"! You really made the night for us, from working to make the music for all of the first dances just right, to strategically taking a break when the cigar bar temporarily stole the dance floor, to having everyone literally on the ground and still dancing. The night was all that I had hoped it would be, and I think so much of that is thanks to your energy and talent! Thank you for making the trip to Charlotte, and for making our wedding so incredibly perfect. And I think you made a lot of fans in Charlotte, so you might be having to travel this way again soon :) Also, would you mind sending me a mailing address where I could send a little thank you note to you and the entire band? Thank you! Lauren
From: E Hallberg Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 1:30 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction band follow up Andy, Thanks so much with your help booking Attraction! The band was great and the young people loved dancing all night. Dave Barton was so nice and helpful with the timeline and at the reception. Amber Irvin at CCV had told me they were great to work with :) Elizabeth Hallberg
From: Kim Moody Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 4:32 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment; Dave Barton Subject: Re: Knight-Taylor Wedding w/ ATTRACTION Andy, Attraction was AMAZING AS USUAL! The crowd was IN LOVE with them and they couldn't have put on a better show!! Dave was a pleasure to deal with as always, and the Michael Jackson routine was a HUGE hit!! Thanks again for another great wedding reception! Kim [Parrish] Moody, CID Kim Moody Design
From: sue henderson Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2012 12:16 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction Andy, Dave and the other members of "Attraction" were delightful to work with and a real crowd pleaser in Charleston. Everyone enjoyed the evening and I enjoyed working with Dave. He was a VERY helpful professional! Thank you for the contact information about your company! Sue Henderson, Dazzling Designs, LLC
From: Dennis Jordan Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 11:52 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction band follow up Andy, We (Me, Laura, family, friends) could not have been any more pleased with Attraction. They were awesome. Really got the crowd going, people on the dance floor, etc. All made for an excellent night. I also could not have better things to say about Dave Barton. He was very professional and great to work with in the weeks leading up to the wedding. Very impressive. Thanks again for all your (and Attraction's) help. Best Regards, Dennis Jordan
From: Anne Howard Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 7:48 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction band follow up Andy, Attraction was absolutely WONDERFUL!!! Dave Barton stayed very much in touch before hand and was always accessible and definitely delivered at the reception. Could not have asked for more. As we all know, word of mouth is the best advertising and those in attendance now know all about Attraction. Thank you, Anne Howard
From: Jenny Leadbetter Date: Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 6:13 PM Subject: Re: Leadbetter/Watson July 14 wedding To: Dave Barton / Attraction Dave, Well we just got back from Jamaica and are trying to settle back down into reality. Throughout the honeymoon we reminisced about the wedding. Time and time again the words "The band was AMAZING" kept coming out. I cannot say enough good things! Our wedding was absolutely perfect and I cannot thank you enough. From the moment I heard the trumpet at the ceremony I knew it was going to be a great night! The trumpet was something my dad was so looking forward to and it was absolutely perfect! You guys provided the best energy and I am still thinking of all the fun we had on the dance floor. Friends and family are saying nothing but great things about you guys. You really got the crowd involved and I LOVE that we were able to get on stage. That moment will forever stand out in my mind when I think of our wedding day!! Seeing all my friends and family so happy and enjoying the music was the most amazing feeling in the world. I wanted old and young on the dance floor and you guys definitely brought them out! Laura and Lindsey made my wedding look and run BEAUTIFUL and Attraction made my wedding OVER THE TOP FUN!!!!!!! As soon as I get pictures I will be sending them your way!!!! Thank you again for all you did to make our wedding absolutely perfect! Please tell the whole band how appreciative we are. Everyone was so friendly!!!!! I love the interaction you all had with our guests, I think it was amazing!!!! You were so accommodating throughout the whole process and I cannot thank you enough! Thank you! Jenny Leadbetter
From: Gaillard, Foster [ Sent: Monday, July 09, 2012 3:00 PM To: Dave Barton Cc: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Band Checking In Dave, I just wanted you to know how much everyone at the wedding loved Attraction. You have a great band with superb musicians and singers. Susan and Mitchell thought you nailed the First Dance song (and so did I—we all thought Attraction sounded better than Norah Jones), and everything that followed was perfect—thanks very much for the effort you made to learn this song. I really wanted to have a great band at my daughter’s wedding, one which would engage the crowd and get the crowd on the dance floor, and I got my wish. It was a pleasure working with you and with Andy at Sam Hill Entertainment. I especially appreciate how easy you made everything for us and how you delivered on every promise. Thank you for a stellar performance that was much appreciated by me, my wife, my daughter, my son-in-law and all of our guests. Best regards, W. Foster Gaillard
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Greg Goldman Date: Tue, Jul 3, 2012 at 9:42 AM Subject: Thank you! 5/19/2012 Wedding at the Inn at Perry cabin To: Attraction David, First, I want to apologize for how long this has taken for us to get out. But, Ashley and I want to sincerely and emphatically thank you and your band for an amazing performance at our wedding back on May 19 at the Inn at Perry Cabin. We honestly could not have asked for more. The first dance rendition of Everything was exactly what we wanted. As for the rest of the evening, hopefully the enthusiasm of our guests was enough proof of how good you all were. But if not, we can't tell you how many people have told us how you all were the best band they've ever heard (and danced to) at a wedding. Just last weekend we had dinner with 8 of our guests and we had a long conversation about how much they enjoyed the music. We cant thank you enough, but hopefully this gushing email, ripe with hyperbole, conveys just how sincerely we enjoyed having you and your band play at our wedding, and we hope that you enjoyed playing there as well. It was a spectacular and memorable evening for us, and thank you for helping it be so. Best Regards, Greg Goldman and Ashley Balaban
From: pam sweeney Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 5:52 PM To: Dave Barton Cc: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: wedding reception with ATTRACTION Dear Dave, I want to thank you for helping make my daughter's reception such an incredible night! You and your band did exactly what we wanted which was to keep the energy level up and the dance floor full all night. Your song selections which were all great dance songs appealed to all of our guests. There was no lull or decrease in energy the entire evening which was remarkable. I also appreciate how responsive you were during the weeks leading up to the wedding. It was apparent to me that you wanted to make sure that all our requests were met. Thank you also for being so organized and for staying on schedule. We were able to be totally relaxed and enjoy every minute of the reception because you handled everything perfectly! When Andy at Sam Hill Entertainment said you were easy to work with he was absolutely correct. The band is such a critical part of every wedding and I am so glad we chose Attraction! Thanks again for everything! Pam Sweeney
From: Karen Richardson Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2012 8:57 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction band Andy, ATTRACTION band was amazing!!! We had such a blast and we were on the dance floor for almost all of the night! They knew exactly how to get the party started and I would absolutely recommend them to my friends who are planning their wedding. Thank you!!! Karen
From: Linda Richardson Sent: Monday, June 11, 2012 7:44 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction band Hi Andy, I really can't put into word how very pleased we were with Attraction! Just writing you an email is not enough. :) I knew they wouldn't be disappointed with us either, as soon as the sun set, the dance floor was completely full. What a talented group of musicians! I loved how they played relaxing jazz through dinner then..... transformed into a dance band that knocked everyones socks off. I was very impressed how the members engaged our guests. and to finish the night with "Don't Stop Believing" is a memory I will cherish forever. Please thank the entire band for me - only regret of the night was that I didn't get a chance to thank them and shake their hand. Kindest regards, Linda
ATTRACTION Review on The WeddingWire. May 12, 2012 wedding Murphy-Starr Wedding, Clifton Inn, Charlottesville, VA. "We had been to several weddings that fell short in the music and dancing category, and we knew from the very beginning of our wedding planning process that hiring a great band was our top priority. We hate when a great group of guests who are supposed to be happy and celebrating and letting loose just hang around the bar or their dinner tables, and an empty dance floor was not an option for our wedding. We wanted all of our guests, not just the young ones and not just the old-timers, to have FUN, and we wanted the momentum of the celebration to last throughout our entire reception. Hiring ATTRACTION was the single BEST decision we made in planning our wedding!! This band delivered in every respect!! The 9 piece band was high-energy from the very start of our reception! Their song list is incredibly extensive, and we had a great time combing through Attracion's long list to send them our "must-have" and "do-not play" songs about 4 weeks before our wedding. We requested a few songs that were not on their list, and they obliged without hesitation. They even played very current songs that you may not expect a wedding band to have learned already, and Attraction's singers sound exactly like the artists who sing the original songs! Dave Barton, the band's manager, was a real PLEASURE to deal with throughout the wedding planning process. His responses to our messages/requests were timely, he and the band were very flexible with last minute itinerary changes for the course of the evening, and we were very touched by his constant enthusiasm about our wedding. When we say that Attraction made our wedding everything we wanted it to be, this is no exaggeration. Our moms, our dads, elderly guests, those guests who "never dance at weddings" and, of course, our younger set of 30-something friends were dancing up a storm during our entire reception! We many guests doing the craziest dance moves and were stunned by what Attraction was able to draw out from our group!! Take a look at some of the photos on our profile - the dance moves say it all. Everyone RAVED that ours was the best wedding band they had ever heard! Attraction is worth every penny and we could not recommend this band enough. They will make your celebration unforgettable!!" Sarah Murphy, bride
From: Veronica G Date: Thu, May 24, 2012 at 9:35 AM Subject: THE BIGGEST THANKS EVER! To: Dave Barton / Attraction Dear Dave: The raves about the Attraction Band still continue! You and your band are the 'talk of the town'. It is not often enough that two professionals in our business can hit it off so well and truly 'understand, get it and come to agreement' from the first conversation and throughout the entire process to its completion!!! Your band truly follow your lead in every way; professional yet warm and friendly, so talented and the ability to please the guests beyond measure. My clients, Robin and Bill Balaban were so delighted and really enjoyed the musical evening along with their guests. I have no doubt that Attraction will be playing for future celebrations among the guests present. I especially look forward to working with you in the future as well. Biggest Thanks to all on behalf of the Robin and Bill Balaban and of course the bride and groom, Ashley and Greg Goldman. Best regards, Veronica Gorini VDG Events
From: Schiffman, Jeffrey G Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 3:25 PM To: Dave Barton; Andy Jaspen Subject: RE: Attraction - Event on 4/23 Andy and Dave- All I can say is WOW. The band was absolutely a smashing hit at the conference last night. You guys really rocked it, and everyone, literally everyone, had a blast. What a great night. My appreciation for putting on such a great show for us. Attraction has my highest recommendation, and if they ever need any testimonials, we are happy to provide them. Job well done guys! Sincerely, Jeff Schiffman Senior Associate Director of Admission
From: Hartman, Molly Date: Sun, Mar 11, 2012 at 10:26 PM Subject: Re: Hartman/ Denlinger Wedding - March 10th Dave, Thank you and all of the Attraction band for the incredible show last night. You guys were just amazing and everyone had such a great time. We apologize that we were not able to thank you all in person. Please pass along our thanks to the amazing band! And please also feel free to use us as a reference at any point in the future! Best, Molly
From: Sarah Bergthold Date: Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 1:16 PM Subject: RE: Wedding this Sat 2/11 To: Dave Barton Hi Dave, It was a pleasure working with you this past weekend! Since this was the first time that I’ve gotten to see you all perform, let me say I was blown away. The immense talent, plus your ability to engage the crowd, made for a very exciting reception… even for those that were working! You all were so personable, and kind, and I know I speak for everyone here when I tell you that we look forward to the next time you all come back. I will make sure to pass along your kind words. Have a great weekend, Sarah Bergthold Special Events Assistant, The Country Club of Virginia
From: Rachael Burke Date: Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 9:50 AM Subject: Re: Burke /Doss wedding Jan 7 To: Dave Barton and Attraction Dave, We are just resurfacing into the daily grind today. THANK YOU for such a great preformance. You and your girls/guys really made the party...and our friends and family have been talking about the wedding nonstop! It was the best day of my life...and it was perfect! We will certainly referr you as much as possible, and should we find ourselves in the position to through another amazing party, you'll be our first call. Thanks again for making the evening so special! Best, Rachael (and Brad and Tim)
From: Martha Crowley Date: December 31, 2011 11:04:56 AM EST To: Dave Barton Subject: Re: 12/27/11 Hi Dave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It has taken me this long to get myself together!!!!!! I haven't been on the dance floor all night since I was 25!!!! I am way tooooo old to have been behaving like that!!! (However, I loved every minute of it)!!! My claim to fame is that I lost 2 lbs!!!!!! Thank you for your nice email. I need to thank you and Attraction. It was just a blast and everyone had a GREAT time. Everyone is still talking about it and asking who the band was!!!!!! I'm sure you all are headed up to the Homestead getting all ready for tonight. Have fun. Know lots of my friends are excited you all are there!!!!! Lets talk next week and again many, many thanks!!!! The old people loved you all and the young also. A job well done!!!!!! Happy New Year and please tell all your band members hello and thank you. Here's to ATTRACTION!!!!!!!!!!!! Talk to you soon!!! Martha
From: Tom Osborne Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 2:19 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Holiday party with ATTRACTION Andy, Attraction was great!!! The membership really had a great time with them! They made our Christmas dance very successful. Thank you very much for all your help. Tom Osborne Club Manager, Country Club of Virginia
From: Shauna Horrell Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 2:40 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction band follow up Andy, I can't even begin to tell you how amazing Attraction was. They did the PERFECT version of "Crazy love" for our first dance, and ever single song after that was high-energy, fun, and they had the entire crowd up and dancing. The dance floor was packed the ENTIRE night. Everyone I have talked to has complimented the band. They really outdid themselves, I couldn't have been happier with their performance. And aside from the performance, they (as well as you), were great to work with. You guys really made the music the easiest part of the wedding :) If you have any more specific questions, please feel free to ask, but I have all positive and wonderful things to say about Attraction. They really made my wedding special and unique, and FUN! Thanks for EVERYTHING!! Shauna
From: Amy Kelly Date: Wed, Oct 26, 2011 at 9:26 AM Subject: Re: upcoming wedding 10/15/2011 To: Dave Barton Hi Dave, Ted and I had an absolute blast, the best day of our lives!! You guys were hands down AWESOME and we thank you for making our wedding day so special. Best, Amy
From: Becky Green Date: Thu, Oct 13, 2011 at 9:34 AM Subject: Re: Ward/Lyne Wedding October 8, 2011 "Attraction" Dave, I want to thank you and the rest of "Attraction" for the best night ever!! We have had so many of our friends from all over the country tell us how awesome Saturday night was. The playlist was perfect and all the performers were excellent. I appreciate you letting the "girls" perform on stage. We look forward to you all coming to Boonsboro Country Club in the Spring. Thanks again for making Perkins' wedding reception the perfect evening! Can't wait to see all the pictures. Best, Becky Green
From: Heather O'Reilly Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 8:49 AM To: Hank Wells @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction Hi Hank, Thanks for checking in. Everything worked out great with Dave Barton and Attraction. Dave was really organized in the week leading up, they were really receptive to our requests, and they got the party going and it never ended. Seriously, the dance floor was packed the entire time. Really nice people as well. Thanks for everything, it was great working with you! Best, Heather
From: Maureen Hollar Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2011 12:34 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction band follow up Hi Andy - ATTRACTION was AWESOME! They played a nearly continuous set for us after dinner which was great and everyone loved them! As far as we were concerned they were a home run! Thanks for checking in and I will definitely recommend Sam Hill and Attraction to anyone I know getting married! Hope everything is going well with your twins! Maureen
From: Dickie Morris Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 11:47 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction band at Hollar-McKenna Wedding Andy, Thanks for following up! Dave and the band are so great to work with - I've said it before and I'll say it again...he makes my job so much easier! He really is one of the best band leaders in my book. And the band was fantastic... we had a happy bride! It was one of the best events I've done with a band -- very smooth and seamless! Thank you!!! Dickie Morris Planner, Just a Little Ditty events
From: Cathy Sposato Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 2:59 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Music follow up and congrats! Hi Andy, Thanks for checking in. We are just settling back into "real life" after coming off the high of the wedding week/end. It was definitely a blast and the music played a huge role in that. Attraction was a huge hit among our family and friends, which I am sure isn't a surprise to you - we can totally see why so many clients rave about them. They were true entertainers and did a really nice job of blending different music genres to appeal to guests of all ages. We had a full dance floor which was really our only goal for the reception, so a definite success. We couldn't be happier and we so appreciate your guidance throughout the process in helping us assemble the music. We'll definitely pass along your name/Sam Hill referrals to anyone who inquires. Selecting the music was one of the easiest parts of the wedding planning process and for that we thank you! Best, Cathy
From: Sarah Tavel Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 2:39 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Attraction Hi Andy, Attraction was *INCREDIBLE*. They are such a fantastic, talented group. I can't tell you how many people I had come up to me and remark that Attraction was the best wedding band they had ever heard perform (and performed the best cover of Single Ladies they had ever heard). They used the space incredibly, had the entire party dancing, even looked like they were having fun (not just performing) and were true troopers for making it to upstate New York despite the Hurricane. I feel so fortunate that they were able to make it. They really made the party. Thanks for all your help securing them, and please feel free to use me as a referral or quote me. Best, Sarah
-----Original Message----- From: Perry Latshaw Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 10:54 AM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction Hi Andrew! In my (and my husband's) mind ... the band could not have been better! We had so many positive comments on the band and felt so good about having them there for Beth's wedding. All the band members are so talented and they really put on an energized, professional, and fun show that gets everyone up and dancing. We have been to 9 weddings this year from Philly to DC to Virginia. I felt we had the best entertainment of all the weddings we attended. The interesting thing is that the wedding "crowd" was what I consider to be mature. This was not a wedding for right out of college age. The band went with the music that seemed to work to get everyone up and dancing, which is truly a skill on their part. Props to Dave Barton! He is fabulous and truly leads the band. I would book them again in a heartbeat! Perry Latshaw, Mother of the Bride
From: Lindsay Doswell Forston Date: Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 11:57 AM Subject: THANK YOU! To: Dave Barton Dear Dave and Attraction, You all know how to bring the house down! I cannot begin to tell you how many compliments we have received as a result of the fabulous job you did at our wedding on July 3rd. From the father/daughter dance, to the Michael Jackson impersonation to closing the wedding out with "Shout", you exceeded our, and our guests', expectations and created a very memorable and fun night for all of us. We didn't want the night to end! Again, thank you for being a part of our special day. We look forward to running in to y'all at other events! Fondly, Lindsay
From: Courtney Tighe Date: Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 9:20 PM Subject: Re: A Wedding THANK YOU! To: Dave Barton Dave, Thank you so much! We absolutely loved you all, and we're still receiving compliments about you two weeks later! We'll definitely recommend you to anyone looking for a band. Coke Zero on stage is probably the only thing you could have done to improve your set ;) Our photographer just put up a preview of pictures at www.kateashbrook.com/blog We are so thrilled with every aspect of our wedding, and we are so thankful that you were a part (a BIG part) of the night! Take care and best wishes, Courtney and Tim
From: Crystal Whitaker Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 11:31 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Shamy/Lawson at KFV follow up Hi Andy, Dave and the other members of Attraction were awesome! The band was extremely understanding and accommodating all night long. I had recommended this band to the clients when I first met with them last year, and on Sunday I received praises for my recommendation. I can only attribute that to the fact that Attraction puts on a great show and keeps the dance floor packed. I look forward to working with them again in September. Thanks so much! Crystal Whitaker The Event Company
Date: Jun 21, 2011 at 2:36 PM From: Marjorie Anderson Webb To: Dave Barton w/ Attraction Dear Dave, Ryan and I can't thank you enough for a ROCKIN' job at our wedding! Attraction was perfect -- a great balance of ambient beats during dinner and an incredibly energetic dance floor for the rest of the WHOLE wedding. I love that moment when you started up "I Gotta Feeling" and literally everyone evacuated their seats and hit the dance floor. As well, thank you for learning "Simply the Best" and "Don't Stop Believing" for us -- it was much appreciated! Since our wedding, we have had multiple questions, "who was your band again? - they were amazing!", so I know that you will be getting calls left and right. Again, we really appreciate your energy, flexibility and excellent music! Thank you so much. All the best, Marjorie & Ryan
Date: Fri, Jun 10, 2011 at 12:42 PM Subject: Re: Wedding THANK YOU! To: Dave Barton & Andy Jaspen Hi Dave, We just got back last night! Thank you so much for the incredibly thoughtful and heartfelt email. Hopefully you got the email I sent you right before we left. If not - honest to god - thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you did leading up to and at our wedding. You guys ROCKED. You were amazing. We got so many compliments on our band - everyone LOVED it!!! Seriously, thank you thank you thank you!!! I will be sure to send pics!!!! Stacy
From: Tricia Fray Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 9:55 AM Subject: Re: "Attraction" at the Black-Becher Wedding (5/29/11) Hi Andy, Dave and the Attraction band did a great job and I would most definitely recommend them to othrer clients! They truly went over and above to accommodate the needs of the bride. Our wedding coordinator, Lori Hicks, said the band's choreography and stage presence were fabulous! All the best, Tricia Fry Director of Conference Services, The Homestead Resort
From: Scott Akers To: Dave Barton, Andy Jaspen Date: Sat, May 28, 2011 at 12:27 PM Subject: Thank you for a GREAT party Hey guys, Kristy and I would like to thank you and the whole Attraction band for the great music at our wedding last Saturday. You and the crew brought tremendous energy and helped us throw a party that our guests will not soon forget. There was a great combination of time-tested favorites and modern hits that kept everyone on the dance floor. If Attraction ever needs a reference please don't hesitate to ask us. Best of luck with the rest of the wedding season. Regards, Scott & Kristy
From: Sara-Manson Hawthorne
Date: Tue, May 31, 2011 at 5:00 AM
Subject: Re: Wedding Thank You!
To: Dave Barton
From: Stacy Black Date: Mon, May 30, 2011 at 6:23 PM Subject: Thanks! To: Dave Barton Dave and crew, From the bottom of our hearts, thank you thank you thank you for an AMAZING performance. Everyone we've talked to can't stop raving about how great you guys were. Honestly, you were beyond great, you were everything we ever wanted in our wedding band and more! Thank you again for taking the time prior to work with us on our first dance and for putting up with my many emails. We can't thank you enough...but we're boarding our honeymoon flight soon so we'll have to end this email.. .. We'll be in touch with pictures and video!!! Enjoy the rest of this beautiful day. Thank you thank you thank you thank you again!! Stacy and Craig (Mr. and Mrs. Becher!)
From: D Montague Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 9:18 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction band follow up Attraction was the perfect band for the setting! Very professional and great music and showmanship. A few of the members wanted to know how far they will travel as we have this meeting all over the southeast and we may want to use them again. Thanks for your suggestions and help! Dr. David Montague South Central OBGYN Society
From: Mark M Applefeld Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 10:12 AM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: RE: Attraction (formerly BS&M) band follow up Andy, I know the bride and groom will respond when they return from their honeymoon. From our perspective, the Attraction band was teriffic! We had numerous friends [old and new] comment on the performance, and we loved that. And finally, you know you hit a home run when the wait staff comes up, taps you on the shoulder and says 'great band'! thanks again..you helped to make the evening memorable, Mark Applefeld (april 9, 2011, father of the bride)
From: Nancy Padgett Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 1:36 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Boone-Geltzer Wedding / ATTRACTION Hi Andy, Dave Barton and the band Attraction did a wonderful job last weekend at White Oak Plantation. They kept the dance floor full for the entire 3 hours of non stop music. With only 68 guests, this says a lot about the performance. The decision to have the non stop music was the best decision - it kept everyone there to very end. I know that it wears the musicians out to stay on stage without a break but it needed to be this way for this party. No question in my mind that Attraction will be on my suggested band list for future clients. They were easy to work with and did everything we asked and more! Many thanks, Nancy Padgett Soirees - Ponte Vedra, FL
From: Emily T. Chang Date: Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 3:54 PM Subject: Re: Chang/Brands wedding - 3/19 To: Dave Barton Hi Dave, Thanks for this note. I just got back from our honeymoon, and I definitely wanted to thank you and your whole band and crew for a fabulous night. We heard nothing but rave reviews for Attraction, and I'll be passing along your contact info to a couple of people who asked for more info. You guys did a truly spectacular job, and I only apologize that I snuck out of the wedding prior to the official end and wasn't able to thank your entire team in person. You were wonderful, and once we have the photos in hand, I'll be sure to send along a few. best wishes, Emily
From: Meredith Handakas Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 3:42 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: band Andy - Dave Barton and the rest of the Attraction band did a great job for us on Saturday night. Thanks for all you did to make it happen. Our guests loved them, and being seasoned vets they were able to run with things easily and help with announcements, etc. The people on the dance floor were happy up to the bitter end! Thanks, Meredith Handakas Comfort Zone Camp's "Grief Relief Gala" 2011 Richmond, VA
From: Rebecca Brown Date: Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 8:29 AM Subject: Re: Wedding - Checking in! To: Dave Barton Good morning, Dave! ATTRACTION was an amazing highlight and memory! What a crowd pleaser, we have heard nothing but fabulous raves. I would love to send some pictures once we receive them from the photographers...what is a good mailing address? We really loved LOVED having you at our reception! Thank you!! Rebecca
From: McAllister, Vanessa Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 2:09 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Attraction band follow up at Winter Ball Hi Andy, The Attraction Band was great! They did a spectacular job and everyone seemed to enjoy their music, energy, and great personalities! Thanks so much, Vanessa S. McAllister, Director of Development Winchester Medical Center Foundation 2011 Winter Ball
From: Amy Bridge Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 10:02 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction band follow up Hi Andy, The Attraction band was great! Dave was incredibly easy to work with, sudden changes and last minute requests didn't throw him one bit. It's obvious that he has been in the business a long time. The music was wonderful, I had to kick people off the dance floor at 11 pm. I appreciate all of your help in making this event happen. We had 270 people supporting our event, and enjoying the music of Attraction. Best, Amy Bridge Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
From: Ritch, Beth Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 8:38 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Attraction band for Virginia Center for the Creative Arts on 1/8/2011 Hi Andy, Many thanks to the band Attraction! VCCA were thrilled with their event, and the band always plays a major part in a successful evening. I am looking forward to working with you all throughout this very busy year we have coming up! Beth Ritch Manager of Special Events Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
From: Marcela Salem Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 2:43 PM To: 'Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment' Subject: RE: wedding music follow up Thank you so much for the follow up, Andy. Everything with the Atraction band went just as planned. They were wonderful and very friendly as well. They are very talented musicians!. It was a pleasure working with them. Sincerely, Marcela
From: Valerie McFarland Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 9:40 AM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: RE: Attraction Andy, Attraction were AMAZING! They kept the crowd on the dance floor the whole night and played songs that everyone could dance to. Our favorites included Lady Gaga, the Black Eyed Peas, and a wonderful rendition of Stevie Wonder. I had all my friends say it was one of the best weddings they had ever been too and a significant part of that was the wedding band. They truly were awesome and I can't wait to see the videos from that night - people were going crazy on the dance floor! Thank you so much for helping us find this amazing band! They really rocked it. It was a day that David and I will NEVER forget! Best of luck with Sam Hill Entertainment! We will gladly pass along any recommendations that we can. Hope you have a great weekend. Best regards, Valerie and David
From: Wendy & Bill Schultz Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 1:39 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction Hi Andy, From this parent's perspective, Attraction was AWESOME! They were professional, fun and sounded fabulous. The dance floor was full all night long. They brought the house down with the Black Eyed Peas and several other songs. They played such a pivotal part of the wedding reception that we are thrilled, they were so amazing. Thank you for the recommendation on Attraction. It was superb. Best of luck in your continued association with Sam Hill Entertainment. We will keep them in mind if we need any entertainment in the future. Best, Wendy Schultz
From: Jenny Yetman Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 12:56 PM To: 'Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment' Subject: RE: Attraction Hi Andy, I hope you're doing well! The Schultz/McFarland wedding was a huge success! Attraction was fantastic! We loved them! Thanks for all your help! Sincerely, Jenny Yetman Jennifer Carroll Events, LLC
From: Rebecca Mackowiak Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 2:54 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Attraction Andy, It is safe for me to say that Attraction was the highlight of the entire wedding! They got everyone on the dance floor and kept them there. I am beyond pleased with their performance and I have already been passing out their information to many friends who are now interested in booking them for their upcoming weddings. The music selection was great. I loved the more recent songs like Black Eyed Peas and Usher. I know my mom loved the motown and older songs. Overall, the mix was perfect and made sure that everyone had a great time. Dave was super nice and everything went so smoothly. I will recommend Attraction to all my friends! Thank you so much for helping to make my wedding day something special. Kind Regards, Rebecca
"We hired Attraction to play at our June 2010 wedding in Washington, DC and they were phenomenal. We picked them just based on a recommendation from Andy at Sam Hill Entertainment - we said we wanted great dance music that would appeal to both our parent's friends and our friends - a mix of oldies, motown, and modern. And Attraction came through in every way! Quality of Service: Excellent! They played oldies/motown in the beginning and everyone was dancing. Then they got a bit more modern and EVERYONE was dancing - our friends and family loved them. They nailed the hora too! By the end of the night, our guests literally were shouting one more song. They came out and did Billie Jean and it was such a hit. We took a chance picking a band we'd never seen before and I couldn't be more relieved and thrilled with how they played. Responsiveness: Dave Barton is great to work with. We spoke with him on the phone and told him the style we liked, told him songs we didn't want to play, went over first dance, father-daughter dance, etc. and he was so agreeable. I emailed him a week before the wedding requesting a song that wasn't on their list, asking about volume, etc and he wrote back: "We will get ALL this done for you - volume, song list, Alicia Keys" He put my mind at ease and he delivered! Such high quality - I would dance to them all night! I would recommend them to anyone." Thank you for everything, Elise and Dave June 19, 2011, wedding in Washington, DC
From: John Custis Date: Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 5:50 PM Subject: RE: Custis/Grier Wedding - June 5th Dave and Andy, Hope you are well. What a great email to get as soon as I get back! You guys were AWESOME! We could not have asked for a better band for our wedding night! With the exception of the humidity (sorry about that, I ordered a nice breeze, but it failed to show), everything could not have been better. Truly hope you guys had a good time, and didn't get back to Richmond too, too late. You guys nailed it all, from the first dances (fantastic intro into Shout!!!), to the amount you played, and the energy you brought. As I mentioned before, music is and always will be the most important part of a party to me...and you guys NAILED IT! Couldn't have been a better time! I've already passed your name on to 2 folks (up here in DC where Abbi and I live), so here's hoping to it turning into something. I am also going to pass along your praises to Andy, as he was instrumental in hooking me up with you guys. Thanks a million again, and please let me know if you guys are ever playing a public gig, either in DC or on the Shore...ABBI AND I ARE THERE! Best wishes to many more successful shows for you! John C.
From: julie nizlek Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 10:51 AM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: B S and M The BS&M band was perfect and could not have been better. I absolutely love Dave Barton and sent him an email saying as much. He did everything we wanted and more. I just can't say enough about them. I only feel bad because I don't really recall saying goodbye to them.... They were wonderful and made our wedding so special! Julie
From: Freibott, Keith Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 2:58 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: BS&M Band Hi Andy, Dave and team were outstanding! The wedding and everything went perfect. I would recommend BS&M to anyone. I'd be happy to be a reference anytime for this band. Thanks again, Keith
From: Linda Hamilton Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 3:20 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: BS&M Andy, The BS&M band was terrific. Everyone raved about them. They were very personable, easy-going, and responsive to our guests. Mike did a great duet number with our daughter Erin, made her feel special in a fun, not sappy, way. We actually had no major requests but felt that BS&M would have been ready to handle anything. Dave Barton was very sensitive to the theme of the party and the music was so appropriate. It was a great mix - we had a wide range of ages to appeal to and they had it right. We all had a LOT of fun. Again, everything went really well and we would not hesitate to recommend BS&M or you and your services to anyone. And, when the next party takes place, we know who to call. Happy New Year and thanks again, Linda
From: Ariel Cretu Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 1:01 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Cc: Julie Becker; Becker Family Subject: Re: BS&M Andy, Good to hear from you. BS&M was absolutely amazing! They made our wedding a very special memory. Dave did a great job coordinating all of the speeches and other dances into the night. I would truly recommend them to anyone looking for an excellent band to perform at any type of event. Thanks again for all your help in making our wedding very special. Best, Ari & Julie
-----Original Message----- From: Katy G. Furr Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 2:43 PM To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: BS&M Hi Mike, Thanks for touching base with us about the band and the music. Overall, the band was wonderful! Everything from their outfits to the props to the song selection was professional and great! We had a wide range of guests at the reception and all of our guests enjoyed the music. A number of guests were asking for the band's information at some point during the night. We even had a different first dance with the band playing a few minutes of Al Green and then a few minutes of Usher's "Yeah." The band handled it like pros and all the guests loved it! Dave seemed to genuinely care about our needs for the evening. Thanks for coordinating everything. We'll be sure to pass Sam Hill Bands along to anyone who may ask. Katy and Stephen Furr
From: Meghan Tellone Flow Date: Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 1:03 PM Subject: Re: Music for Tellone/Flow Wedding 9/25 To: Dave Barton Hey Dave!!!! First of all thank you for the e-mail. I can't believe you are thanking us! We wanted to thank you for the most magical, entertaining wedding we could have ever dreamed of! Y'all were absolutely wonderful and we cannot thank you enough for giving us the wedding we wanted! Thank you also for playing a few more songs at the end. EVERYONE appreciated it! You are the best band we've ever seen and are so fortunate to have had BS&M at OUR wedding! Our friends and family are STILL talking about you! Thank you also for learning "I Got You Babe" I have always dreamed of an awesome first dance and BS&M totaly blew me out of the water! All of my friends and family are still talking about our wedding and especially our first song. THANK YOU! Thanks again and please thank the whole band for their amazing performance and energy from Eric and I! Best, Meghan
-----Original Message----- From: Shannon Bond Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 11:06 AM To: Andrew Juge Subject: Re: BS&M Hi Andrew, Thanks for checking in and for the congratulations. The wedding was amazing - and BS&M was incredible. They exceeded our expectations, were wonderful to work with and truly made our reception. We got so many compliments! Dave Barton called a few days before the wedding just to check in and let us know that they were ready and looking forward to performing for us, which really was nice piece of mind for Gary and me. They also learned our wedding song and did a fabulous job with it - we were so impressed! All night they kept the energy going, jumped off stage to join in on the dance floor, and even came back on stage for an encore! Dave sent me a nice email the next day and we are planning to write in to their website and give them a great review, in addition to sending some pictures. We are SO glad we decided to go with a band and can't thank you and your team enough for setting us up only a few short months in advance of our wedding date. You did a great job of recommending a band that played the type of music we were looking for - I had some family come up and say they were so glad they played classics that they could sing along to in addition to new stuff our friends were excited to hear. I will certainly not hesitate to recommend Sam Hill or BS&M to any of my friends - and I have lots that are engaged! Thank you again!!!! Shannon & Gary
From: Joyce Feder Date: Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 6:24 PM Subject: Thank you from the Feder/King wedding To: BS&M Okay, what can we say? You all were FABULOUS! You had us all in the palm of your hands for the entire evening, beginning with Lindsay and Tim's first dance, until the end of the reception. From the gorgeous dinner music to the music that had everyone on the dancefloor, you were consummate professionals. The vocalists were superb, and you read and orchestrated the mood and energy of the crowd from beginning to end. As everyone knows, music is probably one of the biggest influences on the success of an event, and we are fortunate that you were in charge of ours! Gratefully, Hal and Joyce Feder
-----Original Message----- From: Rachel Edgerton Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 1:28 PM To: Andrew Juge Subject: RE: BS&M Andrew, The wedding was absolutely perfect. I can honestly say looking back that I don't think there was one snag. BS&M was fantastic and we have heard nothing but wonderful comments & compliments from all of our guests. It was a large wedding with some family travelling from all over the country. For probably the first two weeks after the wedding, guests were calling both my parents and Ed's constantly to tell us how much fun they had. It flew by so fast that I don't even remember most of it. So many people have asked me where I found BS&M. I referred them to your site. The main thing that I conveyed to Dave Barton was that I wanted it to feel like a party and I wanted all of the guests to dance all night, not just to one song. They did exactly as I asked. Everyone was so involved that they didn't want the night to end. Other than the break for dinner, I don't think I left the dance floor the entire time I was there. I couldn't have asked for a better group to perform at the reception. I also spoke to most of the members of the group and really enjoyed talking with them. Thanks again to you, Justine & BS&M for all that you did to make my wedding day perfect. Thanks again!! Rachel E. Geer
From: Sheila Motley Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 12:32 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: BS&M follow up at Carrigan-Shu Wedding BS&M was great. Dave is always great to work with. Our client loved them! Sheila Motley The Event Company, Charlottesville, vA
From: Sarah Sullivan Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 10:05 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: BS&M band follow up Hi Andy, The BS&M band was awesome!! Everyone at the party had the best time dancing and thought the music was great!! We really enjoyed them and would highly recommend them! We have passed on information about them to a few friends! Thanks again for your help! Sarah
From: Pam Huggins Date: Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 8:56 AM Subject: My turn to rave To: BSandM Dave, I have been meaning to write you since the day after KT and Andrew's wedding, especially since I was honored by a "shout out" designation by your band... a first for this 60-plus year old!:-) It is hard to describe how significant the effect your talented musicians and vocalists had on the entire "spirit" of our daughter's wedding reception! All of our guests raved about the music and the amazing quality of each and every performance. You clearly know how to "read" a crowd... I saw some of our friends, who usually sit on the sidelines, dancing every dance, singing along, and generally having the time of their lives. It says it all when KT told me at some point, "Ma, I'm going to forget the garter and bouquet toss and cake cutting... no way I'm going to interrupt this party!" That says it all. What a blessing to have our daughter's marriage begin with such joy and jubilance... the memories of that evening will be with our family forever! Having heard you at other local events, I think I'll become your newest "groupie"... if I knew your schedule, I might even become a wedding crasher! Thank you again and again for everything. Pam Huggins Staunton, VA
From: Megan Grimm Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 9:49 AM Subject: wedding follow up copy Hi Dave, We can't thank you enough for the fantastic job you guys did at our wedding. The band was beyond perfect. You guys really know what you're doing. Everyone has said how incredible you guys were. You had everyone dancing and having a blast the entire night. I loved your interaction with the crowd! And the dancing...well I'm sure it wasn't the best you've ever seen, but we sure had a good time! We would be more than happy to give you a referral anytime. We truly can't say enough good things about you guys from beginning to end. Everything was truly perfect! Thank You!!!! Megan
From: Jessica Reece Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 4:20 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: BS&M follow up Andy, Thanks for your note. Tom and I returned to the real world last week and are just now getting caught up on emails, etc. The wedding was wonderful and BS&M was absolutely fantastic. All evening people were telling us that it was the best band they had ever heard at a wedding. The music was great and they did an excellent job making sure the music flowed and everyone stayed out on the dance floor. Thanks so much for everything! Jessica
From: Lynda Dennen Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 2:36 PM To: hank@samhillbands.com Subject: RE: BS&M Hi Hank - We just got back last night. BS&M was awesome! Everyone thought so, and commented on them, as well as danced all night. They were so nice and attractive too. Thanks for all your help finding them! One of my friends at the wedding is a doctor in Charlottesville, and asked for the band's name for future charity events there. I will send her your name as well! (by the way, she's recently divorced if you know any smart nice men...) ;) thanks again! Lynda
From: Jake Poh Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 3:30 PM To: 'Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment' Subject: BS&M was Incredible! Andy, We are just writing to tell you how unbelievably happy we were with the decision to hire BS&M for our wedding. You were right; they couldn't have been easier or more professional to work with every step of the way. Dave was very accommodating to our unique needs/requests for our reception. It's one thing to have as large of a song list as they do, but to be able to play every song as well as they do is testament to their immense talent and the diversity of music that only a large band can give you. As soon as they started playing to the moment they stopped, the dance floor was energized and packed, which is no small task with my usually reserved family. And when four hours of music just wasn't quite enough for us, they didn't hesitate for a second to keep on playing when asked by Mary. I believe that they finished up around midnight, which is so far and beyond the call of duty. Everyone loved them and many took their card home for future parties. Sam Hill was incredible to work with, BS&M was incredible to dance to and our wedding day was that much more memorable because of you guys. In the interest of trying not to give you all too large of a head, we'll leave it at that. Sincerely though, we can't thank you enough. All the best, Jake and Mary
From: Scott Harmon Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 9:08 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: BS&M band for Allen-Falls Wedding Andy: Thank you for your note. The band BS&M on Saturday did a great job. They were VERY professional and a class act and we look forward to seeing more of your bands at the club at future events. J. Scott Harmon Catering Sales Director Greensboro Country Club
From: Kelley Fennessy Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 11:47 AM To: Andrew Juge Subject: Re: BS&M Andrew, We could not have scheduled a better band. BS&M was so easy to work with! They knew how to work the crowd and played great songs that kept the crowd dancing!! I intend on highly suggesting them to next year's Ring Dance Entertainment Chair. Thank you so much for providing us with such a great band! They truly MADE the night! Kelley Fennessy
From: Alice Felmlee Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 12:00 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: BS&M band follow up Hi Andy, I wanted you to know what a great job BS&M did at our wedding. We were really pleased, and have had a lot of people say how great they were too. The music they played during the seated dinner was absolutely perfect and they had no problem getting everyone out on the dance floor! Dave and company were great to work with and were so nice to learn our first dance song on a little bit of a short notice too. Thanks for the recommendation, and for being so helpful during the early stages of wedding planning! I'll be sure to pass on Sam Hill's contact info too. Best, Alice
From: Blair, Aimee Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 9:50 PM To: 'Hank Wells @ Sam Hill Entertainment' Subject: RE: BS&M Hey There, How are you? Sorry for the delay, we went on an extended honeymoon and are just getting back and having to face the reality that it is all over!!! :-(. I truly cannot say enough about BS&M. They were the most amazing band and people are still talking about the wedding 2 weeks out. Everyone loved them and it continues to amaze me how many different songs and types of songs they can play! They had us dancing all night! Dave Barton the band manager was the most hands on, responsive, funny and nice person to work with. He completely put me at ease and I just knew walking into the night it would be great but he and the Band WAY exceeded my expectations. Truly. I have always said, after attending many weddings over the years, that the sign of a good wedding (reception) and of good entertainment is if dance floor is packed all night. My reception, it was packed all night and people had a blast. Everyone was sad when the music stopped! I will have to send you some of the pictures when we get them back of the band and everyone on the dance floor with a few of the singers. It was so great. Thanks again for all your help over the past year and for recommending a fabulous band. I would be happy to be a recommendation for Sam Hill and BS&M if ever you need me to be. Regards, Aimee Blair
From: Aimee Blair To: BSandM Sent: 11/09/2008 7:56:55 P.M. Eastern Standard Time Subj: THANK YOU! Dave, Just wanted to send a quick note before we leave town for our honeymoon tomorrow to let you know what a TRULY amazing job you and the band did last night. UNBELIEVABLE!!!! And Jason and I and our families loved it! I have always said that the true test to a great wedding reception lies within the band/entertainment and as I had moments to soak in the night last night, I realized that EVERYONE was on the dance floor. People truly danced the night away and had a blast. All the calls, emails and texts I have received today have said, Aimee, your band was AMAZING, and they are so right. Thanks so much to you and the band for making our wedding night an unforgettable one. Hope to see you all again sometime soon. Warm Regards, Aimee McDuffie Blair
From: Charity Potts Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 11:03 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: BS&M follow up Hi Andy! Good to hear from you! The BSandM band was AWESOME! They were very professional and everyone arrived in a timely manner. I loved the diversity in the band and the energy that they brought to the wedding reception. They were generous and made the day all about "ME", the bride. A special thanks goes out to everyone who played a part in making sure the band was prepared and for the love and generosity that was shown. May God bless in your future endeavors! Best Wishes, Charity & Belinda Potts
From: Mackenzie Spalding- One Fine Day Wedding Consultation Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 11:12 AM To: 'Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment' Subject: RE: BS&m at Carlisle-Brown Wedding follow up Hi Andy, It went Great, the client was thrilled and I got several Rave Reviews about BS&M. I will definitely look forward to using them again in the future! Thanks so much! Sincerely, Mackenzie Spalding One Fine Day Wedding Consultation
From: Heather A. Kahl Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 7:35 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: BS&M follow up Hi Andy, BS&M were awesome! We had such a great time and I know that the band was definitely a big part of the reason why. They played many of the songs that I requested which made the reception even more special. They were also very enthusiastic and energetic throughout the night. All the guests enjoyed the band so much that they wouldn't let them leave the stage, so BS&M played an encore song for us. It was great. We were very very pleased. Thanks again! Heather
From: Jennifer Murphy Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 4:17 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: BS&M follow up Hi Andy! Everything was great and BS&M was better than we ever could have hoped. The dance floor was packed! Please thank Dave and the band for doing such an awesome job and making our wedding so memorable. Andrew even played on bongos with the band. This was definitely the highlight of his night!! We will certainly keep Sam Hill and BS&M in mind for future events and refer you to friends and family. Thanks again! - Jennifer & Andrew
From: David Lunardini Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 6:07 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: BS&M follow up Hey Andy -- The BS&M band sounded great, and kept everyone dancing all night. We're really glad we booked with them --- thanks so much for helping us with the process...everthing with Sam Hill was very smooth and easy as well, we would definitely use you guys again! Take care, Dave & Jess
From: Cathy Caddy Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 10:08 AM To: 'Hank Wells @ Sam Hill Entertainment'; 'Tracy Giles' Subject: RE: BS&M Hi Hank, Everything went fine with the band! They were very good and everyone had a good time. The only problem was that we ran out of steam and cut the night a little short. I hope the band wasn't too disappointed that folks left early. Everyone had been there since 6:00 p.m. and I guess they just wanted to go home and put on comfortable clothes! Thanks so much - we had a great time and BS&M did a great job! Cathy Cathy Caddy, Executive Director Roanoke Bar Association Foundation
Dear Dave and the rest of the BS&M Band, Temple and I want to thank you for the great music and the atmosphere that you created at our wedding at the Marriott Ranch in Hume, VA. Having a band that would create a fun and lively mood was very important to me and BS&M certainly provided that! I can’t tell you how many compliments we received on the band. You all were able to perform a song from every decade and genre and that kept the dance floor hopping. The Anniversary dance was a huge hit and a very special moment for me. Every one had so much fun. Everybody danced - even my grandfather! Please do not hesitate to use us as a reference. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You absolutely made our night extra special. Thank You, Mrs. Denise Gentry May 4, 2008
From: heather vonoesen Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 8:08 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: BS&M follow up H Andy, Just wanted to let you know that BS&M were great! They picked such a great dance mix and keeping volume perfect!The "Billy Jean" dance was a riot, and then letting my cousin sing "Honkeytonk Woman" was just amazing! It was wonderful! Many people commented and wanted their information and my mom and I passed it on to them. I really really thank yall so much! I emailed the Dave with the band as well to tell them how much we enjoyed it. They did a great job, and many many people asked my mom and me about your name and contacts for future events! Thanks again! The whole weekend was wonderful! Heather von Oesen April 12, 2008 Lynchburg, VA
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 5:20 PM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: Re: BS&M follow up This is Sally, the "Mother of the Bride". We LOVED the band. They kept the volume down for the first half when people were eating etc. and then reved it up later for the dancers- played great songs that people wanted to dance to and were nice to work with. We have one more daughter to get married, and we will definitely consider this band. Thanks for your help! Sally von Oesen
From: Miles Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 4:02 PM To: 'Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment' Subject: RE: Barrister's Ball Andrew, Barrister’s went amazingly well! BS&M was great. I have gotten many compliments from people that attended about the band. People were dancing to their songs right from the start. Thank you so much for all of your help and I look forward to recommending you and BS&M to others in the future. -Miles
From: Sarah Chambers Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 10:56 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: BS&M follow up Andy, Everything went great with the band. I can’t tell you how many compliments we got on how much fun and how talented they were. They were also very nice and easy to work with- very accommodating. I would recommend both BS&M and Sam Hill to anyone- you guys were terrific. Thanks again for everything. Best, Sarah
From: Annalise Clark Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 12:12 PM Cc: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Thank you! Thank you! Dear Dave, I am not sure I can begin to explain how wonderful you guys were at our wedding!! You and your band were so wonderful and talented. I got so many compliments on your sound and diversity in music. Also, I really appreicate you playing our first dance song. I realized I gave you this song with a few weeks of the wedding. The fact that you were able to play and sing it perfectly was truely amazing. Thank you! Thank you! I have so many wonderful memories of the dancing from 'Feelin' Good' to 'Purple Rain.' It just doesn't get any better. Thank you again!!!!!!!! My mom lives in Charlottesville (as does many of the guests) and I know she will recommend you to everyone she knows. Again, thank you for everything. We will be talking about you guys for many years to come. Sincerely, Annalise and Ben
Dave, We enjoyed the party tremendously. Everyone was amazed by your performance--BS&M is fabulous! So many guests inquired about and complimented you. Obviously, when searching for a band, I looked for one that had a great sound. I feel fortunate that I found a band with a wonderful sound and a great personality. You all seem to enjoy what you do and that was shining through. Thank you for being so professional and prompt. Great communication definitely puts the party planner at ease. Hopefully, we won't have to wait another 10 years to see you perform. We will have to plan a "special" party so that we can have that much fun again. Thank you so much for making Jeff's party such a wonderful experience. Eva and Jeff
-----Original Message----- From: John Mudd Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 4:24 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: BS&M follow up Andy, Everything went very well - BS&M were wonderful, just what we wanted - a good mellow sound for the first part and then upbeat after the program. We got lots of compliments. David and the crew were very accommodating and I would highly recommend them for future engagements! John Mudd Archbishop Carroll High School
From: Emily Bryant Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 10:52 AM Subject: Re: Wedding! Hey Dave! You guys were awesome!! BS&M was the most PERFECT band for our wedding day. There was a lot of love there and BS&M helped keep the positive energy flowing all night long!!! Every song you played fit the occasion perfectly. BS&M are true quality musicians with great breadth. Thanks also for letting Jo Beth sing with Wanda. Seemed as if they had been performing together for years! I will recommend BS&M to everyone I know. Best wishes, Emily
From: Bob Jr. Magielnicki Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 3:22 PM To: 'Andy Jaspen' Subject: RE: BS&M follow up Andy: We just got back from our delayed honeymoon. Anyway, I wanted to say that BS&M was a truly awesome band. I had quite a few friends come up to me and say that they were the best band that they ever heard at a wedding. All of the singers and songs were amazing. I really thought that they conducted themselves in the most professional manner as well. Cynthia and I really enjoyed their music selections and think that the band was a wonderful addition to our wedding day. Thanks for all of your help with the band selection. You gave us some great advice. Please convey my warmest thanks to Dave Barton and the band as well. They were absolutely terrific. I would highly recommend them and your booking agency to anyone. You all made the process easy. Thanks again for everything. Sincerely, Bob Magielnicki Robert L. Magielnicki, Jr.
From: John Sims Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2003 9:55 AM To: agent Subject: Re: BS&M - Oct 4th I had never heard BS&M before. I was just going on the recommendations of others, so I was a little apprehensive about them. I have to tell you that they were awesome! They were way better than I had even hoped. So many people at the reception told us that BS&M was the best band they had ever heard at a wedding. Everyone danced. People didn't want to leave when the reception was over! I was very worried that I didn't get our first song to Dave in time. I just mailed a CD to him about a week before the reception with no sheet music, no lyrics, no nothing. I figured they wouldn't have time even to learn it, but when they started playing it, it was amazing. They nailed it perfectly. I could not have asked for better music. Everything was just right. I would highly recommend BS&M to anyone having a reception, or party, or any other function requiring music. They were great! -John Sims
From: Robert Brooks Sent: Friday, October 15, 2004 10:43 AM To: 'Hank Wells' Subject: Follow up on BS&M, letter of recommendation Dear Dave, What a wonderful job the band did the evening of our wedding. After speaking with you on the telephone I felt confident that BS&M would deliver a quality sound that would have everyone dancing and a great time. We spoke about the first dance and what song to play, then I told you the band was responsible for creating an atmosphere that all would enjoy. You said it was not often you were given free reign to let the band work and I am glad you delivered. You really did it! People were asking about who you were and what a fun time it was. Thank you are the two words that come to mind. You enabled Suzanne and me to not worry about details of the music and to enjoy oursleves as well. I will always recommend you for future parties. I look forward to seeing the band again in the near future. Rob and Suzanne Brooks Charlottesville, VA Ocotber 2, 2004
From: Noah Bookbinder Sent: Monday, October 15, 2001 1:33 PM To: hank@samhillbands.com Subject: Re: BS&M Hi Hank, I'm planning to send you a letter probably later this week because I thought the performance was worthy of a more detailed response, and I 'd like to give you something for your files. But the short answer is that BS&M was phenomenal, and the music really helped to make it a wonderful event. I'd be glad to talk to any future brides or grooms about it. Thanks for all your help, Noah Bookbinder
From: Adam Baker Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 8:53 AM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: RE: BS&M follow up Andy, Working with BS&M was an absolute pleasure. The music and performance were fantastic and they were receptive to our ideas and concerns. Additionally, a number of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the band. Thanks again for everything. Adam & Abby
From: Amy Mishra Sent: Friday, October 25, 2002 7:09 PM To: BS&M Cc: hank@samhillbands.com Subject: BS&M Dear Dave & gang, Gosh...I feel like a big jerk for not writing sooner. Believe it or not, our wedding festivities just wrapped up this past weekend with another party up in NJ so I am just now starting to breathe again! I wanted to thank you for the AMAZING performance at our wedding reception on Saturday, September 21st. You guys were incredible and we truly had the time of our lives. As I predicted it would, the night ended way too quickly! However, I must say that I am still impressed with the amount of partying that took place in such a short amount of time. In fact, I was having so much fun I couldn't even tear myself away to go to the bathroom. The Indian music helped kick the dancing frenzy off, but you guys did a great job of keeping the momentum going. We received so many compliments from our friends and, as promised, I will recommend BS&M any chance I get. Unfortunately, we live in SF now, so it might be a little difficult to get out here - but, if anyone back home needs a band, you will be my sole recommendation. I could go on and on but, I think I've rambled long enough. We just wanted you to know that we greatly appreciate everything you did to make our wedding reception so memorable. Your professionalism & kindness was evident to everyone and we all thank you for a job well done!! Please let me know if I can be a reference for any future brides. I can be reached at this email address forever or, at the following phone numbers: 650-340-1674 (home) or 650-740-9486 (cell). Let us know if you make it out to the Bay area anytime in the near future! Warm regards, Amy (Charleston) Mishra
From: Amy Mishra Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 5:51 PM To: hank@samhillbands.com Subject: BS&M Hey Hank! Sorry for the delayed response. The band was AWESOME!! It was a crazy time - everyone danced. I think even the guys in the band had fun! I just saw some pictures from the reception and it looks like a frat party. We had a blast and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding band. So glad we took your advice!! Thanks again for everything. Regards, Amy P.S. I will send you an online album so you can see some of the photos for yourself. You'll want to breeze through the ceremony shots to get to the reception pictures!
From: Pamela Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 1:03 PM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: Re: BS&M wedding follow up Hello, Andy! Greetings from the Vancouver Airport -- Mike and I are on our way home from the honeymoon (an Alaskan cruise), which was WONDERFUL. Very sad that it's back to reality ... BS&M was amazing -- I'm so glad that we chose them, and I really appreciate all of your help with it. I got many compliments on the band from guests at the wedding and thoroughly enjoyed them myself. We even got Mike out on the dance floor! Take care, and thanks again for everything, Pamela
From: marya kelly Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 9:22 AM To: Che Stratos at Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: BS&M Thanks, Che. Everything was fantastic, and many of our guests were telling us how much they enjoyed BS&M. The best part was that some people we never see dance were breaking it down! The dancing got going a little later than we had anticipated since dinner ran long, so we were very appreciative that they stayed longer b/c the crowd was really into it!! I also had so much fun getting up to sing with the band- that was great! I would definitley recommend Sam Hill and BS&M to my friends... they were very fun and very accomodating- I really appreciate you and David's help to make our reception so memorable. Thanks, Marya
From: Mitchell Meade, Martha Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 9:56 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: BS&M follow up Andy.. thanks and everything was WONDERFUL.. BS&M was a huge hit.. we could not have been happier. Great to work with .. great attention to detail,, great music.. great time had by all.. I would highly recommend.. lots of compliments and questions of "where did you find them..they were fabulous"... thanks it was great! Martha Mitchell Meade
From: Ann Douglas Wright Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2005 9:59 PM To: Andy Jaspen at Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: congrats Thank you so much for helping us out with the wedding. BS&M was great! They rocked out and everyone enjoyed their tunes. My parents said that a lot of their friends were asking about the band because they liked it so much. Everything was wonderful. Thanks again for everything! AD
From: Jessica McGeehan Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 8:08 AM To: 'Andy Jaspen at Sam Hill Entertainment' Subject: RE: BS&M follow up Andy, BS&M were amazing. The music was great--everyone was dancing all night. In fact, we extended them by one hour because no one wanted it to end. Dave was great to work with and they even a few songs for us. They are great musicians and really seemed to put their hearts and sould into the music. They were very accomodating when we had to mix up the schedule of events (i.e. the best man was gettting nervous and had to give his speech asap). I give them the highest recommendation and would use them again down the road for any big event. You and Katie were great as well, and very easy to work with . Take care, Jessica
From: dave Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 11:06 AM To: hank@samhillbands.com Subject: RE: BS&M Hank - The band was great - we got a lot of positive comments on them, and they sounded wonderful doing our first dance song. I would definitely recommend them for a wedding. Thanks for your help! Dave
From: Katheleen Holroyd Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 2:09 PM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: Re: BS&M follow up AWESOME AWESOME!!! BS&M were great. The bride, groom and the entire crowd loved the band. Dave was so easy to work with and the entire band was so talented. The bride even got up to sing a bit of Respect with the fantastic lead vocalist. So fun! Would be thrilled to work with them (and you) again in the future. Take Care, Kathleen Kathleen Holroyd Owner One Fine Day Wedding Consultants
From: Jill Hayek Sent: Friday, May 02, 2003 9:41 AM To: hank@samhillbands.com Subject: Re: BS&M Hank: They were wonderful! They learned "Up on Cripple Creek" by the Band for our unusual first dance song - and it was fantastic! The dance floor was packed all night long and everyone has been talking about how great they were. Thanks so much for everything that you guys did - we really appreciated it. Jill.
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 3:15 PM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: THE BS&M BAND Hi Dave! We are back in Richmond which means back to reality. We had a blast at the reception, we received so many compliments on your performance. I hope you all had a good time. I was getting nervous with all of our "band want a be's" up on stage with you. It was nice for you to include them. We did not want the night to end. I wish we would of had one more hour to dance some more.... Thanks so much for everything! Tiffany and Rich
From: Cate Buscher Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 10:44 AM To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: 12/2 - Grimsley-Lazas Wedding Hi Justin, Thank you for following up! BS&M did an amazing job at Amy & Dave's wedding (the caterer even told me it's been a while since she's been imprssed with a band at a reception and wanted to know who they were). David Barton was very good to work with; we had a problem with the amount of power supplied to the tent and he and the sound engineer worked right through it, and everytime something needed to be announced or done to make sure our timeline was adhered to, David was right there making sure it happened. Overall, I was very very happy with the band's performance -- and so were the bride & groom! I am definitely looking forward to booking future bands through Sam Hill Entertainment! Happiness always, Cate Buscher Wedding Consultant/Event Planner Plan It Perfect
From: Liz Raisig Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 9:13 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: BS&M follow up Andy, I've heard nothing but good things about BS&M - everyone loved them. They were a great a band for all age groups, so it got everyone involved! Thanks again for helping with our wedding! Liz