5star review on TheKnot.com
posted 12/16/2022
I cannot recommend working with Sam Hill Entertainment and The Bellevue Rhythmaires enough! Reviewing samples of their music and the whole booking and planning process was seamless, and the band was just so great and friendly to work with, all of our guests loved them as much as we did! They followed up postwedding just to check in which I thought was so nice. Highly recommend!

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Hello Bellevue Rhythmaires!
I am sorry this is so delayed, but post wedding we dove right back into school and things just got away from me.
I cannot thank you all enough for everything you did to make our wedding day the most perfect day ever everyone loved the cocktail music and all of our first dance songs were just so perfect! We are just so happy you could be part of our big day and are just so grateful for you all.
Again, our sincerest gratitude for everything you all did to make this day happen and give us incredible memories that will last a lifetime.
All the best,
Maddie, Witt, and families

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From: Michael Rally
Date: Tue, Aug 30, 2022 at 4:08 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
Those guys were absolutely outstanding. We couldn't have asked for anything more, everything we asked they made accommodations for. They sounded great and the music they played was tremendous. I will also recommend Sam Hill and The Bellevue Rhythmaires the future to our friends.
Thank you,
Michael

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From: Maddie Schaffer
Date: Thu, Aug 25, 2022 at 9:14 AM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Andy Jaspen

Hi Andy,
The band was fantastic and so great to work with, and their versions of our first dance songs were great. My mom and I had a great call with the band leader before the wedding and he understood what we were looking for.
We will definitely recommend Sam Hill and the Bellevue Rhythmaires to our friends and family!
Best,
Maddie

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The Bellevue Rhythmaires were wonderful. I love working with those guys!
Dickie Morris, owner
Just A Little Ditty Events
Planner for 6/4/22 wedding at Big Spring Farm, Lexington VA

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On Thu, Dec 16, 2021 at 6:43 AM Andrew Wayne wrote:
Thank you, Katie. I enjoyed working with Sam Hill.
Charles and the Bellevue Rhythmaires were fantastic 11 out of 10. Great communication and great performance.
Andrew

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From: Bob Lockwood
Date: Tue, Nov 23, 2021 at 9:45 AM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Mike Miglino
The band was awesome!
They had a great selection of instrumental music during the meal and also blew the rest of the performance out of the park. I would highly recommend this band to others!
Bob

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From: Mel Schehr
Date: Tue, Oct 19, 2021 at 12:36 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Mike Miglino
We absolutely loved the Bellevue Rhythmaires, everyone at the wedding loved them. Charles was incredibly easy to work with, responsive and very organized with all communication. The band went above and beyond learning new songs specifically requested for our wedding and we appreciated it greatly.

Thank you!
Mel

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From: Nancyellen Keane
Date: Tue, Oct 19, 2021 at 9:34 AM
Subject: RE: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Mike Miglino
Mike
We loved the Bellevue Rhythmaires. They received many compliments (we had many musicians at the event and also selfproclaimed experts on country and bluegrass music who were impressed.)
They were perfect for our event because their sound was just the right amount. We could eat dinner and talk while the music was playing, which can be a problem with the larger dance bands.
Thanks again for suggesting them.
Nancyellen

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From: Stuart Richards
Date: Thu, Sep 30, 2021 at 3:21 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin Paciocco
Hello Justin,
Everything went exceptionally well. The band had everyone up and dancing from the outset, song selection was great, and the musicianship was absolutely top notch. Highly, highly recommended!
Our thanks to Charles, the Bellevue Rhythmaires and Sam Hill Entertainment for a truly great evening of music.
Best regards,
Stu Richards

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From: Emily deM
Subject: Re: 8/21/21 Wedding
Date: August 30, 2021 at 5:03:21 PM EDT
To: CHARLES ARTHUR
Cc: Mike at Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Charles!
Just go back to Roanoke after our honeymoon and I just had to say again, thank you SO MUCH!! We had so many people tell us how they loved the music you guys did truly a fantastic job!! My grandfather watching on the live stream from Kansas and Stefan's Aunt in Colorado just LOVED watching you guys. I've watched the live stream a few times so that I get to enjoy the music too! You guys were awesome and She Said Yes was a hit! You guys rocked it!!
Thank you again and hope we cross paths again sometime!!
Emily

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From: Jennifer Brown
Date: Thu, Jul 29, 2021 at 9:06 AM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin Paciocco
Cc: David Brown
Good Morning Justin
Thank you for the follow up. My husband and I were VERY happy with The Bellevue Rhythmaires. Charles and his band were wonderful, good people and my guests LOVED them. He delivered everything I wanted for the party and he know exactly when to pull the plug before the storm hit and all the guests helped to get them packed out. Perfect timing!!!! We only lost 30 minutes of music due to the storm.
OUR BEST PARTY EVER and we throw them often.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Jennifer and David Brown

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From: William Harris
Date: Tue, Jun 22, 2021 at 10:33 AM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
The wedding weekend was truly magical...wouldn't change a thing! The Bellevue Rhythmaires were a dream to work with: Charles Arthur was pleasant and accommodating from our first conversation. I so appreciated his touching base to check on details as the event approached, and how calm he was as we discussed various scenarios; he offered to help in any way he could.Musically: they ROCKED!!!   They played a fabulous variety, and even allowed my brotherinlaw to join them to sing a little Johnny Cash!  I would pick them again in a heartbeat! Thank you, also, for your guidance.  
Anne Harrison

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The Bellevue Rhythmaires were great. I was impressed. WOW. The music they played was definitely my personal musical taste, and this was a Sunday evening wedding and it worked perfectly I thought. They were easy to work with and super agreeable – always makes a wedding day less stressful. (11/1/20)
Amber Irvin
Director of Special Events
Country Club of Virginia

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From: Nikki Bollerman
Date: Wed, Aug 12, 2020 at 1:39 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment

The Bellevue Rhythmaires were great! Charles was accommodating, easy to work with and sounded fantastic. 
Thanks so much for checking in!!
Nikki and Matt 

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From: Kelly Gentry
Date: Mon, Jan 6, 2020 at 8:42 AM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin Paciocco
Justin,
Good morning Justin,Happy New Year!  Thank you for reaching out.  The band was wonderful and easy to work with.  I wish I could have enjoyed their music more as I was running all over the venue that day.
Many thanks,
Kelly

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From: Brian Nelsen
Date: Sun, Nov 24, 2019 at 8:44 AM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Justin,
Thanks for reaching out. Finally coming up for air after our wedding. 
Feedback on Band The Bellevue Rhythmaires were the perfect band for our wedding. They were totally dialed in at every moment. Started out as more back ground music playing for our dinner. Great music selections. We also had a lot of musicians as guests including myself.  I communicated with Charles beforehand and he was more than happy to have people sit in, sing a song or play guitar. He was extremely gracious and inviting.  Later when there was a lull Charles got on the mic and engaged the crowd. He knew exactly when to bring it up and mellow it out. The last hour of the wedding he brought it up big time and we had a fun dance party on the floor. Musician caliber was excellent and we had a great celebration with Charles leading the charge. The whole band was fun, engaging, good spirited and just a positive force to have around my friends and family. Could not be happier. A huge THANK YOU to The Bellevue Rhythmaires. You guys were amazing.
Sam Hill Feedback With only two and half months to plan the wedding the Sam Hill crew totally helped us out finding a band.  After I narrowed down the search Justin went into action and started calling on bands. When he said The Bellevue Rhythmaires would play at our wedding I was relieved and excited. The whole process was extremely easy.  Justin was efficient, considerate and professional. I highly recommend using Sam Hill. 
Thanks Justin.
Sincerely
Brian Nelsen

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From: Meredith Burton
Date: Fri, Oct 25, 2019 at 12:51 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Justin,
Thank you so much for reaching out! We had an amazing wedding and the band was such a HUGE part of making it a success!! They were everything we were hoping for and more. Very professional, very talented, and very lively! We loved the atmosphere they brought into our venue and they made the night flow perfectly. They were even super flexible when the timeline needed to be changed slightly and helped us stay on track.
We had a blast with them and I hope they had fun playing for us. I would use them again or recommend them in a heartbeat. Thank you for your help with booking them and making this happen!
Meredith

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From: Jacqueline Wood
Date: Tue, Oct 22, 2019 at 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Mike Miglino

Hi Mike,
The Bellevue Rhythmaires rocked and the crowd thoroughly enjoyed their sound! All the guys were super easy to work with and accommodated numerous song requests.
Thanks for always being so great to work with!
Talk soon,
Jacqui
Director of Advancement Events
University of Mary Washington

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From: Caren Cone
Date: Fri, Oct 11, 2019 at 3:34 PM
Subject: Re: Bellevue Rhythmaires last Friday at Nest County Fair
To: Andy Jaspen

Hi Andy, the Bellevue Rhythmaires band was great! An excellent fit for the party. I got a lot of great feedback. I think people specially liked them because they were not too loud or flashy. Guests were able to dance but also carry a conversation. The band was on time and very good with communication. I would hire them again in a heartbeat.
Thank you so much for all your help throughout the process. We will do it again next year!!
Caren Cone
Nest Realty, Charlottesville, VA

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From: Cindy Rutz
Date: Tue, Sep 17, 2019 at 8:56 AM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hey!
Speaking for the family, you all were awesome! We fully enjoyed the music! The Bellevue Rythmaires and their song choices kept the crowd engaged and dancing until the last dance. We definitely will write a five star review on the Knot and encourage others to choose you all.
Thank you!
Cindy Rutz

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From: Dick Huber
Date: Tue, Jul 23, 2019 at 12:17 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
It was a great time and the band was awesome. We would of course recommend them to anyone.

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From: David Bluthardt
Date: Fri, Jun 28, 2019 at 6:40 AM
Subject: RE: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin Paciocco ,

Hi Justin,
Thanks for reaching out and following up to see how the night went. The guys were great! They arrived early, were very friendly and accommodating to the crowd. The music was perfect with a nice mix and didn’t seem to be a request they couldn’t do. For this crowd the sound level was ideal. Thanks again!
Dave Bluthardt

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From: Melissa HowesVitek
Date: Tue, May 21, 2019 at 11:45 AM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Mike Miglino

Thanks for checking in, Mike! It went very well. The band was wonderful and professional. Danea was pleased with everything!
Thanks again for everything!
Best,
Melissa

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From: Kathryn May
Date: Wed, May 8, 2019 at 11:23 AM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Andrew,
The band was fantastic, and Charles was really communicative and easy to work with.
Thanks for helping us have such a fun wedding!
Kathryn

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From: Rob Leopold
Date: May 6, 2019 at 7:56:09 PM EDT
To: Charles
Subject: Re: Music for May 4th
Mr. Charles Arthur,
Thank you so much for a great night of music at our wedding. The ceremony, the cocktail hour, the breaks, the microphone support, the reception everything was great! All of our guests had a great time and loved your music. Please pass our gratitude along to the rest of the band.
Thanks again,
Rob & Sarah

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From: Victoria Tiggas
Date: Mon, May 6, 2019 at 3:00 PM
Subject: RE: follow up on Splendor w/ the Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Andy Jaspen
Hi Andy,

Thank you so much for your postSplendor followup email. Both the Lewis Ginter staff and gala guests who attended the event loved Bellevue Rhythmaires!
They played at the perfect volume (not too loud), which worked really nicely as background music. The band was friendly, kind, and so easy to work with. Most importantly, they were very communicative and quick to respond both by phone and email leading up to the event.
During the event, they were flexible with the weather, as it rained for about 20 mins. They discreetly moved inside the tent to not be exposed to the rain, and then moved back out on the porch when the rain stopped. It was all seamless and not noticeable by guests. They also worked really well with our Auctioneer, and allowed him to use their sound equipment.
Thank you for booking this band for us and helping make our event a success!

Best,
Victoria Tiggas
Board Liaison and Stewardship Manager
Advancement Office, Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens

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From: Emily Ely
Date: Tue, Apr 16, 2019 at 5:06 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andrew
We LOVED them and would highly recommend to others. I have only positive things to say. They were communicative and patient from the beginning, throughout, so happy and easy to work with, and their music was killer. They got people dancing, worked with our schedule, gave me advice along the way.... truly could not have been better. I’m so happy we went with them.
Thank you so much for all your help!
Emily

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From: Bob Lohfeld
Date: Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 8:38 AM
Subject: RE: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin Paciocco
This band was great. They really do a great job with a diverse crowd. They are a blast and really down to earth. Definitely 5 stars.
Best Regards,
Bob

Robert E. Lohfeld Jr.
CEO and Head Coach

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From: Jason DeSon
Date: Fri, Jan 11, 2019 at 4:04 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Mike,
Hello from Germany! It’s long overdue, but we really wanted to write to say how great Charles and his band were at our wedding! In short, we had an amazing time and it was because of the awesome music and energy they brought to our reception. We are still thinking about it months later after our move overseas! They got everyone on the dance floor (even the kids) and even knew some classic Greek music for our family’s traditional dance! We didn’t want the party to end! We can’t recommend them enough to anyone looking to make their special day as memorable as ours was.
Sincerely,
Margaret and Jason

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From: Kelly Perkins <
Date: Tue, Nov 13, 2018 at 8:54 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hey Justin,
I'm so sorry its taken me so long to get back to you! We are just now getting settled back in from wedding chaos and got back from the honeymoon late last week. The Bellevue Rhythmaires were phenomenal! We absolutely loved them, and Josh and I were thrilled with how they performed our first dance song. I will definitely recommend them in the future. We also wanted to send them a thank you note if possible; is there an address that we can send it to?
Thank you,
Kelly and Josh

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From: John Baker
Date: Tue, Oct 9, 2018 at 7:56 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Mike Miglino

Hi Mike,
The band was really good! They had great rhythm, played well together, and were a lot of fun to listen to.
Thanks!

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From: The AnnieAndrew
Date: Tue, Sep 4, 2018 at 11:19 AM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Justin,
Thanks for reaching out; just a short note now, and I'm happy to send a proper followup later. All I can say is that there is amazing, beyond amazing, and then there is the Bellevue Rhythmaries! After watching their online promos and speaking with Charles I already had high expectations going into Saturday, and they managed to blow those away. Charles could not have been more professional and helpful making arrangements, and made the day that much more special with his charisma, professionalism, and enthusiasm. It's not just the band's musicwhich is topnotch in its own rightbut also their ability to work the room and connect with the guests. Annie and I are beyond happy.
I know they already have a glowing reviews online, but I'd be very happy to add a glowing testimonial to add if they ever want a little extra icing on their musical cake.
Cheers,
Andrew

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Bellevue Rhythmaires were FANTASTIC. We loved everything about them. Charles is just a super great & super talented guy. They were super easy to work with and just a pure delight to have on our team. We LOVE them!!
Marisa Vrooman
Orpha Events
wedding planner 6/2/18

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From: Daniel Slaughter
Date: Thu, May 17, 2018 at 10:33 AM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Juge,
Words cannot describe but our experience with the band was nothing less than incredible! Charles and his crew were so accommodating and fun. We absolutely loved them!
Also working with Sam Hill was awesome! You run a great outfit. Thanks for everything!
Regards,
French

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From: Lisa Deaton
Subject: Thank you for wedding in Mathews Co
Date: May 11, 2018 at 12:49:27 PM EDT
To: arthurch1@verizon.net
Charles,
I wanted to thank you and your bandmates for a wonderful and very fun wedding experience here in Bohannon on April 14. You guys were awesome, and I was too busy running around to show my true appreciation.
I am sorry the bugs hatched out near the porch and hounded you guys during the reception. I have finally found the bug spray that ended up in the attic during the wedding clean up. I will restock on citronella candles soon!
Our guests really enjoyed being able to make song requests, and the neighbors on the river all enjoyed having a night of listening to Pro's playing. The ceremony music was supersweet, too. Thanks for learning new songs for the lead dances, and I am glad the mother of the bride doesn't have to dance in front of everyone!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Lisa and Stuart Deaton, parents of the bride

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From: Molly Szkotak
Date: Thu, Nov 9, 2017 at 4:41 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin Paciocco
Hi Justin,
Thanks so much! The band was a total hit and was perfect for the setting. They really knew how to play to the crowd and the covers were a huge hit. They were also incredibly professional and accommodating, despite it being a rainy November day and in an outdoor setting!
Thanks so much! I'll certainly keep y'all in mind for future events!
Best,
Molly

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From: Megan Burke
Date: Wed, Nov 1, 2017 at 8:49 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
Everything went great with The Bellevue Rhythmaires. They were a fantastic addition to our reception; we could not have been happier with them. They played some pleasant background music during the meal and were flexible on the timing of their breaks so they kept the party going once dinner was over. They played a great variety of music and the dance floor was packed through the end of the wedding! Their style/vibe was also perfect for the venue a modern bluegrass group fit perfectly with Castle Hill's ambiance!
So many of our guests commented on how great they were. We loved them and they were also a steal! They could up their price and be absolutely worth it.
Sam Hill was also incredibly easy to work with and helped us find the group. Thank you to you and your team for that.
Everyone was raving about the band and we were so happy with them (which is key, because the band was one of our top three musthaves at the wedding)!
Best,
Megan

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Hi Charles,
Lauren and I wanted to thank you and The Bellevue Rhythmaires for an awesome wedding! The music was great, and we got a lot of positive feedback from the guests. Thanks for being flexible with the timeline, and for taking short breaks to keep the party moving. I hope you guys got enough food and drinks, were taken care of, and had a safe trip back to Richmond.
I want to thank you for letting me sit in. In hindsight, I'm glad we decided to add the drums to the lineup!! That was a great surprise, and certainly something I will never forget. I don't remember the song you suggested initially, but American Girl was the only song I thought I could (barely) survive. It has been almost a decade since I sat behind a kit and played with a band, so I apologize for the rust, and appreciate you guys getting me through the song. Lauren, friends, and most of my family have never heard me play (or knew that I played at one time), so I appreciate you guys creating that moment.
We hope to see you guys again at another wedding or show.
Many thanks,
John and Lauren

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From: Sarah Edwards
Date: Fri, Sep 15, 2017 at 3:14 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Good Afternoon Justin,
Thank you so much, we had such an amazing day! The Bellevue Rhythmaires were amazing, we got so many compliments for them by our guests. They had originally set up to play inside on the dance floor however it was such a nice day outside that everyone was hanging out outdoors so they picked up their guitars and microphone and moved with the crowd! Then when it got darker and chilled down they moved back inside. The flexibility of doing that made the day seamless and so enjoyable, they played a great range of music for everyone. We would definitely recommend them to others. We've also had such an easy and great experience working with Sam Hill Entertainment, I have already recommended you guys to others but will definitely leave a review on the knot and keep spreading the word.
Thank you so much for everything.
Sarah and Paul

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From: Lauren Menges
Date: Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 1:22 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Mike!
Everything was perfect. Charles was very easy to work with and our guests loved the band. We have no feedback other than to say they were great!
Thanks so much for helping us with everything!
Lauren

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From: Christina Hatcher
Date: Thu, Aug 10, 2017 at 11:24 AM
Subject: RE: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,

The Bellevue Rhythmaires were amazing and awesome and I have nothing but great things to say about them. The event was held in a barn but because of the beautiful weather on Saturday, after dinner the guests went outside. So, the band just moved some mics and went outside too! It was awesome! Everyone danced in front of the band until the very end of the night. Helen and Drew were extremely happy which in the end is all that matters. J

Thank you so much for reaching out and I hope we can work together again soon!

All the best,

Christina C. Hatcher

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From: Matthew Fulton
Subject: Re: Thanks
Date: January 29, 2017 11:24:48 PM EST
To: Charles Arthur
Charles,
Grace and I could not have been any happier with the incredible set you guys played for us. Our friends and family were more than impressed and continued to talk about the music for the rest of the weekend. Thank you for being so professional and easy going at the same time. We are so glad you guys enjoyed yourselves and it was great to finally meet in person.
Hopefully we can catch a show or two down in good ole Richmond.

Thanks again!
Matt F

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From: Donna Reynolds
Date: Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 10:00 AM
Subject: RE: Bellevue Rhythmaires follow up
To: Andy Jaspen

Hi Andy

The Bellevue Rhythmaires were wonderful! We really enjoyed them being a part of our Flowers After 5 series. We look forward to working with you all again in the future.

Thanks!

Donna Reynolds
Facility Events Coordinator
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, Richmond VA

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From: Ehren Dohler
Date: Tue, Sep 20, 2016 at 5:48 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Justin,
The Bellevue Rhythmaires were really fantastic! They were friendly, easy to work with, and really played some amazing music! We loved that they started by playing acoustically during the cocktail hour then switched to party music when the dancing really got going. And they newly learned two songs for us, for the first dance and father daughter dance, which was very special. Thanks again, we really loved working with them!
Best,
Ehren

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From: Ashley Mozer
Date: Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 4:24 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Justin,
We had a fantastic time with The Bellevue Rhythmaires at our wedding! Charles did such a beautiful job with the ceremony music and the band had all of our guests on their feet the entire reception. It was really amazing. And our venue managers complimented the band and Sam Hill Entertainment for being so easy to work with. We will be sure to book through you guys again if we get an opportunity to do so in the future!
Thank you!
Ashley

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From: Stacy Chambers
Date: Fri, Sep 2, 2016 at 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
justin@samhillbands.com

Justin,
We LOVED the Bellevue Rhythmaires! They were so awesome and accommodating to our needs! Our guests had a blast singing karaoke with a band which was a pleasant surprise! We appreciate everything you and the band did to ensure we had the best wedding ever!! I have written a review on the Knot! Our wedding was picked to be featured on a website called Borrowedandblue.com (http://www.borrowedandblue.com/charlottesville/weddings/stacypaul) where I have also written a review on the band! We will definitely recommend Sam Hill Entertainment and the Bellevue Rhythmaires to our friends and family!
Thank you again,
Stacy and Paul Coutry

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The Knot review posted 08/08/2016 on www.theknot.com
5star rating:
We used Sam Hill Entertainment and booked the Bellevue Rhythmaires for our daughter's wedding. They were incredible, and just perfect for the outdoor reception. Lots of dancing, and tons of fun! Andy at Sam Hill Entertainment was helpful and we would definitely recommend using them for booking your band.

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Date: Mon, Aug 1, 2016 at 2:57 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Andy,
Thanks so much for checking in the Bellevue Rhythmaires were SO awesome. They were not only perfect for the event and setting, they were such nice guys! They were willing to work with all of us beforehand, and were so kind and respectful as they did so. As far as their performance there was something for everyone, which is exactly what we wanted! A touch of old and a touch of new...it was so great! We loved their energy and the fun they brought to the whole night, and our guests could not stay off the dance floor (even at near 100 degrees!) Can't say enough good things about them. Thanks so much for your help in booking them for our event, it was wonderful!
Grace

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From: Julie W
Date: Sat, Jul 2, 2016 at 5:33 AM
Subject: RE: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
We loved the twoman bluegrass band from The Bellevue Rhythmaires and would highly recommend them. We invited them to play for my sisters wedding when I scoured bands in the area online, just a few weeks before the event. We all felt that it added just the right missing ingredient to her midweek wedding. All our family and friends enjoyed the music. The band fit in with our bluegrass, outdoor location perfectly (Lydia Mountain Lodge). The band members were friendly and everybody loved singing and dancing along. They even allowed a few old trio members in the family to go on stage and played beautifully while the ladies sang. The unique thing about this band was that they catered to us and the style of the wedding. The kids loved them especially when they played The Alphabet Song to change things up, seeing that some of their biggest fans were at the foot of the stage.
Julie W

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From: Kyle Bogucki
Date: Sun, Jun 5, 2016 at 10:01 AM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hey Justin!
The band was incredible!!! Everyone, including Leslie and I, absolutely LOVED having Arthur and the band perform at our wedding. They were the perfect touch to the celebration. Arthur even consulted us about adding in a drummer to the mix and it was just so so so great! I will definitely recommend the band and Sam Hill to our friends. And may even employ them for personal house parties! :D
Thank you again for all of your help!
Best,
Kyle

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From: Derek Criswell
Date: Sat, May 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hey Justin,
The Bellevue Rhythmaires were fantastic! 100% professional from start to finish, and most importantly... played incredible music all night long! I would highly recommend The Bellevue Rhythmaires to anyone looking for great music to be played at an event. We had an eclectic group of people at our wedding, and the band did an excellent job of playing music that everyone could enjoy. We heard all night from our guest how much they enjoyed the music.
Charles was very accommodating from the start. He was open to every idea we had. During our ceremony, we asked for some nontraditional songs to be played in a traditional wedding sounding way... and he nailed it! The entire day was just an absolute blast, and the band certainly contributed to that. I can't say enough great things about them... they were just an awesome band!
Thanks,
Derek

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From: Alix Bendicksen
Date: Mon, Apr 25, 2016 at 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Mike,
THEY WERE AMAZING!!! Truly, everyone was out on the dance floor all night, and couldn't stop talking about how fabulous they were.
We are en route to our honeymoon but plan to post and sing their praises everywhere possible when we return!!!
Warmly and with MUCH gratitude,
Alix

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From: Meghan Rose
Date: Mon, Nov 16, 2015 at 11:45 AM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for the well wishes! Our wedding was absolutely perfect. The Bellevue Rhythmaires were the perfect selection for our ceremony and cocktail hour. The music was perfect, and they revved up their sound during cocktail hour. They were fantastic. Throughout the planning, Charles was communicative and flexible. We are very pleased!
Thank you for checking in. I would be happy to recommend Sam Hill to anyone.
Sincerely,
Meghan Rose

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From: emma mccallie
Date: Mon, Oct 26, 2015 at 12:55 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin Paciocco

Hi Justin,
The band was SO fun! They did a great job, and guests hardly left the dance floor. They were timely, friendly, and gracious to oblige all our requests!
We don't have anything else this semester that will necessitate a band, but I have already passed your information to the new Social Chair who will begin in January.
Many thanks!
Emma

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From: Corey Bauer
Date: Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 9:33 AM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
The Bellevue Rhythmaires were amazing! The day after the wedding that is all my family and friends were talking about. They played great music and were able to mesh well with everyone dancing. I had multiple people asking me who they were and where we found them.
Working with Charles was easy.
I will definitely recommend them and your company to anyone in the future who needs a band!
Thank you,
Corey

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From: Jen Crigier
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 2015 at 3:46 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Justin,
The band was fantastic! They rolled with the punches as we had a rain delay. We had so many guests tell us how much they loved the band, and many said that they were by far the best wedding band they had ever seen! We couldn't have asked for anything better!! Please pass it along to them!!
All the best,
Jen

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From: Elise Amyx
Date: August 31, 2015 at 9:36:59 AM EDT
To: arthurch1@verizon.net
Subject: We loved the Bellevue Rhythmaires!
Charles,
I want to tell you how much we loved the Bellevue Rhythmaires at our wedding. You all brought so much energy to the party in a way that got guests of all ages on the dance floor for the entire night something I rarely see at weddings! We all had so much fun and Kris and I couldn't be happier we chose the Bellevue Rhythmaires.
Please pass my appreciation along to the other band members. They were all phenomenal. I'll write a more formal review when I return from my honeymoon in two weeks, but I just wanted to thank you personally how truly wonderful and memorable you made our wedding. We hope we can see you play live again in the future!
Elise

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From: Susan Stahl
Date: Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 9:31 PM
Subject: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: justin@samhillbands.com
Hi Justin,
The Bellevue Rhythmaires were great! Everyone really enjoyed them. They were great guys and everyone had a wonderful time. I would definitely use them again....

Thanks,
Susan

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From: Lauren DiSanto
Date: Tue, Jul 7, 2015 at 6:46 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Justin,
The Bellevue Rhythmaires were fabulous and we could not have been happier with their performance! They were so skilled at such a variety of music and had everyone dancing! At least a dozen people asked me during the wedding how I found the band. People just loved them and we did too!
Thank you for the recommendation when I first contacted you to find a band. I couldn't find any group like them in the Philadelphia area & I'm so glad they were willing to take the trip up because they were exactly what we were looking for!!
Lauren

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From: Heather Shaw
Date: Wed, Jun 17, 2015 at 3:54 AM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Justin,
They were awesome! The songs that we had them learn, they learned perfectly. Everyone had the best time. Charles was super easy to work with and gave suggestions along the way. We would recommend them to anyone.
Thank you!

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From: Kerri CatinoNason
Date: Wed, Jun 3, 2015 at 8:22 AM
Subject: Re: GumucioAgee Wedding with the Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Andy Jaspen

Hey Andy ,
Thanks for checking in The Bellevue Rhythmaires were great. Charles was super easy to work with. Everyone was up and dancing.
Hope you are well. Best,
Kerri CatinoNason
The Proper Setting

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From: heather beard
Date: Sun, May 17, 2015 at 10:57 AM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin Paciocco , Charles Arthur

Hi Justin!
Thanks for checking in with me after the wedding. Sorry to take so long to respond.
The wedding was a blast. I can't tell you how many compliments we got on the band. The Bellevue Rythmaires were fantastic. We wanted music that people would enjoy whether dancing or not. All ages, from 2 to 70 years old were on the dance floor and those not dancing said they really enjoyed the music. We had bluegrass, beach music, classics, rock something for everyone. It was all so well done. Charles was so easy to work with from the start. We asked if a group of us could play a song with the band, and he even sent a video of him playing so we could prepare. They did such a great job, we hope to have another party some day just so we can hire the Bellevue Rhythmaires again!
Thank you to Sam Hill for connecting us. We've already given your name to several friends.
Heather

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From: Robert Steckel
Date: Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 11:38 AM
Subject: RE: : The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Good Morning Andy,
The wedding was wonderful and The Bellevue Rhythmaires were a major part of the success. The band was a pleasure to work with. Charles was in communication with us not only during the event but prior to it in an effort to meet our needs. They worked hard to make sure that our guests were entertained and were responsive to their musical tastes. We can't say enough how professional the band was and they made us feel that they were there to make our evening as wonderful as it could be.
The Bellevue Rhythmaires are a talented group of musicians that helped to make our daughter's wedding very special and for that we are grateful.
Sincerely,
Bob and Donna Steckel

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From: kat kauffman
Date: Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 8:13 AM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Justin,
For me to say that The Bellevue Rhythmaires were amazing, would be an understatement. They were just perfect, and exactly what we had hoped! Charles was a pleasure to work with and my wedding planner could not say enough nice things about him. They learned the songs we asked and played them perfectly! I was sad for the reception to end because I would have liked to have had them play longer. All our guest loved them and were very complimentary of them! We will most definitely use them again for future parties! Our wedding was perfect and they absolutely had a part in that! Love them!!!
Thanks so much for all your help!
Sincerely,
Kathryn Flewelling

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From: WALTER
Subject: THANK YOU!
Date: October 28, 2014 4:34:31 PM EDT
To: Arthur, Charles
Dear Charles,
THANK YOU so very much for a great evening on October 18! And thank you for coming so far to preform. Several of our guests this past week have told me it was one of the best parties they have ever been to! You all were amazing being able to play all those requests, too!
Sadly our photos of the evening and most of the family photos taken before the party are either blurred or not framed well. Friends did this for us....AND we got what we paid for.....The only way to correct this is to have another party! Wahoo! My sis in law asked what we would be doing for our 60th Anniversary...but that is way too far away and we are pretty old already. Soooo we are now planning a big bash for our 55th Anniversary in 5 years. Question: Would the Bellevue Rhythmaires come again to New Bern? This next time it would be in a 3,600 sq ft beautiful ball room in our quaint old town (downtown).
Again, thank you for coming so far and for a GREAT night of music!
Blessings,
GeorgeAnn Castles

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From: Bryn Swartz
Subject: RobersonSwartz Wedding 11/9
Date: November 11, 2014 8:37:48 AM EST
To: Charles Arthur
Charles
Just wanted to drop you a line and thank you for everything at our wedding on Sunday. Aside from the fact that yall were exactly what Paula and I had hoped for, you guys were a huge hit with the guests. I had tons of people ask me how we came across yall, and tell me how much they thought you guys added to the reception. Being a smaller wedding, the band was key to keeping people entertained, livening things up, and really just creating the atmosphere we were going for. I also really appreciate you learning the ceremony song for Paula it was exactly what she wanted. In any event, thanks again for being a part of our big day, and I hope we'll catch you guys around town again in the near future.
Bryn Swartz

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From: Renee Richardson
Date: Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 4:03 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Justin
They were simply. amazing. We had a blast and so did all of our guests. I would use them again in a heart beat!! They were everything and more than we anticipated!
Thank you,
Renee & Charlene

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From: Diane Hernandez
To: Andy Jaspen
Date: Fri, Oct 3, 2014 at 10:47 AM
Subject: Re: GrymesGladue Wedding with the Bellevue Rhythmaires

Hi Andy,
I really loved working with the Bellevue Rhythmaires. They were wonderful guys and easily adapted to all last minute changes. I know that the bride and groom really enjoyed the music... so much so that a guest asked them to stay on longer!
I look forward to working with Sam Hill bands in the future! Thank you for all your help, Andy!
Diane Hernandez
Amore Events By Cody LLC

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From: Peter Nolan
Date: Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 10:36 AM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Justin,
The band were very good and they did an excellent job of the one song we requested that was not part of their musical repertoire. Charles was a consummate professional. They started and ended exactly on time No more no less. I will recommend you, Sam Hill and BR if ever an opportunity arises.
Many thanks,
Peter

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From: Elsie Saucedo
Date: Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 12:47 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hello Mike,

I'm just touching base with you in order to provide feedback concerning the Bellevue Rhythmaires. From the start, it has been a great journey. There were very communiative in finding out our interests in songs and for our wedding.. It really helped filling out the questionnaire and talking to Charles multiple times before our wedding to ensure we are on the same page and had everything we needed. They were very organized and communicated all things efficiently.
The day of our wedding, they were very flexible, supportive, and wonderful. They adjusted to any last minute changes with a smile and ensured they performed songs that got a great response from the audience. The pieces they played during the ceremony were lovely and the songs they played for the first dance was incredible.
We really enjoyed having them and would definitely recommend The Bellevue Rhythmaires.

Sincerely,
Elsie Saucedo

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From: Liz Miller
Date: Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 9:12 AM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Justin!
Thank you so much! We absolutely loved the Bellevue Rhythmaires and so did our guests. They truly made our wedding wonderful and complete. They were also very accommodating to the crowd when little kids were dancing to the late night crowd. We will definitely recommend them to our family and friends. Thank you so much!
Liz

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From: Bay McLaughlin
Date: Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 6:07 PM
Subject: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
It was an absolute blast. Everyone loved them. Already have people that want to book them for their parties!!

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From: Nina Newton
Date: Thu, Jun 12, 2014 at 6:34 PM
Subject: Re: Wedding music follow up
To: Andy Jaspen

Andy,
The Rhythmaires were the very best! Everyone continues to rave about them. I highly recommend, thank you! Please pass on my compliments and my thanks to them.
Nina

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From: Susan Urban
Date: Mon, Jun 9, 2014 at 2:28 PM
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Justin!
The Bellevue Rhythmaires were great! Everyone loved their music. They were very easy to work with before the wedding and also at the reception. They are obviously very experienced with weddings and had everyone on their feet dancing. They were a big hit and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a good band at their wedding.
Thanks for working with us on this!
Sincerely,
Susan Urban

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From: Wedding
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 2:30 PM
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Bellevue Rhythmaires
Justin,
Thanks for the email. We cannot say enough good things about the Bellevue Rhythmaires. The entire group was first class all the way and entertained everyone both young and old. Charles Arthur was easy and incredible to work with. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend the group to anyone that is looking for an act to perform at their event. Please let us know if you ever need a testimonial.
Thank you again for a wonderful event!
Andy & Danielle Rowdon

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These guys are awesome! I have never seen a band get the entire crowd on the dance floor so early in the night and keep them there until the very end, but the Bellevue Rhythmaires pulled it off for our wedding!

Charles and crew expertly tailored their performance to match the feel of our wedding and the dancefriendly show that we were hoping for. Their set list appealed to all age ranges with songs that were fun, energetic and full of character. My wife and I were thrilled and our guests clearly felt the same – we received compliments on the performance all night and long afterward. In the biggest testament to the performance, we’ve been contacted by multiple guests from our wedding looking to book Bellevue for their own events.

On the planning end of things, Charles was a total pleasure to work with. We especially appreciated that he was laid back and responded promptly.

On behalf of my wife, myself, and all our wedding guests, I want to thank the Bellevue Rhythmaires and give them our highest recommendation.
Thanks again! We hope to see you all again sometime soon.
Best,
Ware and Liz S.

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From: Terri Carlton
Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 6:33 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: wedding music follow ups

Andy,
Everything was perfect at the rehearsal dinner, and I loved the Bellevue Rhythmaires. The guys were polite and accommodating. I would use them again of given the opportunity!
Terri Carlton

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From: Megan Maupin
Subject: Re: Wedding questionnaire
Date: June 23, 2013 7:07:53 PM EDT
To: Charles Arthur
Charles,
On behalf of myself, my husband Nathan and my entire family, thank you SO MUCH for the wonderful work you and your band members did on June 1st for our wedding. It was truly a fabulous event and people are STILL talking (and will be for a while) about how great of a band you all are. The most frequent comment we got during and after the reception was Whoa. Where did you find the band?! They are the best I've ever heard at a wedding! For this, the wonderful job announcing and keeping us on time, and the adequate prep ahead of time, we truly thank you.
Thanks again! You are definitely a very talented group of musicians! If you have need a recommendation or praise, you'll get very high remarks from us!
Megan and Nathan Burgess

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My wedding was a fantastic success, part of which was due to the Bellevue Rhythmaires for providing a great atmosphere with their excellent performance. The customer service before the event was exceptional, with immediate responses and willingness to give us exactly what we wanted for our special day. Even with custom song requests just weeks before the event (Vivaldi's Spring for the processional, and Mendelsohn's Wedding March for the recessional), the band sent us sound clips within a week so we could decide which sound we liked best. Finally, the best review of all came from the guests, who upon leaving, EVERY SINGLE ONE said, I LOVED the band! Bravo.
Max B, Fredericksburg, VA

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The Bellevue Rhythmaires absolutely rocked our wedding reception! From the start our interaction with them was extremely professional; they were very accommodating of our outdoor wedding location (under a tent on a farm) and even learned a few songs for us. They were extremely tight musically we had some very musically literate folks in the crowd and all were very impressed. We were also pleased that, in addition to the standard bluegrass stuff, they were very good at the classic rock & roll tunes, which kept the dance floor packed until the very end. Our guests are still raving about them. I would 100% recommend the Rythmaires for any event.
Thomas B, Richmond, VA

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THIS BAND WAS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! They were so helpful and accommodating before the wedding and were so great at the actual wedding. They made it so much fun for all our guests! EVERYONE THERE RAVED ABOUT THEM! Their music was amazing and they added such a fun vibe to our event. They were extremely professional and SO NICE throughout it all! I would recommend them to anyone!
Lindsay T, Powhatan, VA

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From: Dana Bolton
Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2012 9:08 PM
To: Mike Miglino
Subject: Re: Bellevue Rhythmaires

Hi Mike!

Bellevue Rhythmaires were WONDERFUL!! The wedding would never have been the same without them. They were so versatile and easy going. It turned out to be a very warm day and people wanted to sit outside on the patio so they unplugged and came to play outside and were very open to requests. I would recommend them to anyone. It was a pleasure working with you all. Thanks so much for everything!

Dana

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Hi Justin,

I just wanted to thank you for introducing our May 19th bride, Lindsey Moller to Charles Arthur and the Bellevue Rhythmaires' for her wedding reception. They were wonderful to work with leading up to the wedding, and really did a fantastic job on the wedding day. I have no complaints, other than I wish we would have started working with them sooner! You've got yet another great, talented band on your hands
Beth McDowell

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My wife and I had a very unique wedding. Charles and the band did a superb job adapting to our farm venue. I certainly feel they that they could make any customer happy and I would recommend them in a heart beat!
Rory, Richmond VA

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Charles,
Everyone is talking about how great you guys were you sounded amazing, you were fun, read the crowd well and played great dancing music! And we really loved the version of Such Great Heights that you guys arranged and played for us so perfect and so unique! Thank you soooo much!
Jenni, Cape Charles VA

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From: Black, Jay
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2012 10:31 AM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: RE: Bellevue Rhythmaires

Andy, thanks for the followup. The band was a great complement to our wedding reception. I have no reservations whatsoever in recommending them for other similar functions. They played a great variety, were a lot of fun, and got a lot of compliments!
As for Sam Hill Entertainment, once again, thanks for coming to your rescue on such short notice, and for your professionalism. It was a pleasure dealing with you!
Jay

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The Bellevue Rhythmaires have played for our annual dinner/dances at the Museum for the last four years. They are versatile, highly accomplished musicians who play a very wide variety of music. Whether its bluegrass, rock or country the guys always nail it!
For our functions they play unplugged down amongst the guests for the social hour and plug in when they take the stage for dancing after dinner. The boys interact with the crowd, getting everyone involved. You will not hear, up close and personal, a better group of musicians for whatever function you're having.
I recommended the group to others over the years and all have been beyond satisfied. Bill Powell, Deltaville, VA

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