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

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

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

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/stacy-paul) 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

The Knot review - posted 08/08/2016 on www.theknot.com 5-star 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."

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

---------- Forwarded message ---------- 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 two-man 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

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

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 non-traditional 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

---------- Forwarded message ---------- 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

---------- Forwarded message ---------- 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

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

---------- Forwarded message ---------- 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

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

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

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

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

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!

From: Kerri Catino-Nason Date: Wed, Jun 3, 2015 at 8:22 AM Subject: Re: Gumucio-Agee 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 Catino-Nason The Proper Setting

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

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

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

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

From: Bryn Swartz Subject: Roberson-Swartz 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

---------- Forwarded message ---------- 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

From: Diane Hernandez To: Andy Jaspen Date: Fri, Oct 3, 2014 at 10:47 AM Subject: Re: Grymes-Gladue 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

---------- Forwarded message ---------- 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

---------- Forwarded message ---------- 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

---------- Forwarded message ---------- 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

---------- Forwarded message ---------- 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!!

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

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

-----Original Message----- 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

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 dance-friendly 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.

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

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

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

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

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

-----Original Message----- 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

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

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

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

From: Black, Jay Sent: Monday, June 11, 2012 10:31 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Bellevue Rhythmaires Andy, thanks for the follow-up. 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

"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