From: Annie Gusler
Date: Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 6:17 PM
Subject: Re: Bent Mountain Trio
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Mike -
Thanks so much! Everything went perfectly with Bent Mountain Trio. They were great to work with and were very helpful/responsive leading up to the event. They learned our first dance song for us (You are the Best Thing by Ray LaMontagne) and it turned out beautifully.
We'll be sure to recommend Sam Hill to our family and friends & will reach out if we have any needs in the future.
Thanks!
Annie
From: Lynn Queener
Date: Mon, Jul 29, 2019 at 6:21 PM
Subject: Re: checking back
To: Andy Jaspen
Thanks Andy! The Bent Mountain Trio band members were delightful and the music was exactly what we were looking for! Just as you said, they were primarily acoustical during the rehearsal dinner, and then they headed to the welcome reception and stepped it up w/vocals for a lively party there!!! To sum up, they helped make it the most perfect evening. I would highly recommend the Bent Mountain Trio!
Gratefully,
Lynn
From: Emily Finn
Date: Thu, Jul 18, 2019 at 4:53 PM
Subject: RE: Bent Mountain Trio for 7/13 Walsh-McFarland Wedding
To: Andy Jaspen
Hi Andy,
The Bent Mountain Trio honestly couldn’t have been nicer or better! They braved the heat like champions and were lovely to work with. Bride’s family seemed very happy with them. I think they were one of the main reasons people actually stayed outside in 100 degrees for a two hour cocktail hour! Can’t wait to work with them again. J
Best,
Emily
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Emily Finn
Wedding and Event Planner | Farmington Country Club
From: Hiss, Steven T (sth4n)
Date: Tue, May 21, 2019 at 3:47 PM
Subject: RE: Bent Mountain Trio and Sam Hill Entertainment
To: juge@samhillbands.com
Cc: Events Assistant
Andrew,
I’m the person who booked Bent Mountain Trio. As they have done for us the past three years, they did a fantastic job again this year. They have a great sound, play at the correct volume for the venue, and play a great set. I told them, “there’s no reason to recreate the wheel,” so my plan is to book them every year!
Steven
Thanks…Steve
From: Kathy Hagy
Date: Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 9:25 AM
Subject: Re: Bent Mountain Trio/ amazing
To: "Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
Justin,
Bent Mountain Trio was a class act!!! They were absolutely perfect for our upscale wedding in a gorgeous Vineyard setting surrounded by beautiful mountains views. They were easy to work with and Mark was especially quick in his responding to both my and the bride to be emails!
I requested to add a violin so Jesse Wells from Richmond was a nice addition to their music. Everyone enjoyed them and I especially loved the Music for the processional which they repeated one of the songs during the cocktail hour at my request.
Thank you so much for your assistance in enhancing our daughters beautiful wedding
with the jazzy, blue-grassy, classical, eclectic music from the Bent Mountain Trio.
Warm Regards,
Katherine & Andrew Hagy
Richmond, Va
From: wimberly kneisler
Date: Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 9:22 AM
Subject: Re: Bent Mountain Trio
To: "Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Good morning Justin
I'd love to extend my hearty thanks to Bent Mountain Trio! They were an integral part of our daughter's amazing wedding day, atop a blue quartz hill at Delfosse Vineyards. The locale, and Bent Mountain, were the perfect match.
The band arrived well in advance of the ceremony. We had requested they perform at two locations - the ceremony, up on a hill, and then at the cocktail hour, at the foot of the hill, pondside. A couple hours prior to the wedding, when everyone's nerves are getting jittery, we could hear them warming up down at the pond. I found it very soothing.
I don't even know how they transitioned from the ceremony to the pond. Seems like they did that in the blink of an eye! Extremely professional!!!
Of course, their performances were spot on. Our guests RAVED about how great it was to have live music at the ceremony. The band began performing in advance of the guests being seated. Those arriving early, were met with a gorgeous landscape and Bent Mountain Trio playing soothing music. It was perfect. The Bridesmaid's processional was "Canon in D", performed by the band. Kristin had also requested a recorded Shania Twain song as her processional, which the band provided for her. They did everything exactly as requested.
The only regret my husband and I have is that we arrived at the Cocktail Hour in the final 10 minutes, since we were having photos taken. So, we didn't get to enjoy the whole hour of their performance. As the guests proceeded to the reception, we stayed back for just a few minutes to listen. In essence, we had our own private little concert for a moment. The band played more upbeat, fun songs at the Cocktail Hour, that set the tone of celebration for this sweet couple.
The guys in the band were courteous, professional, and did everything perfectly. Kristin's daddy and I could not be happier.
To have a blue grass band perform, was such an "out of the box" component to our wedding planning. Our new son-in-law had requested this. Our guests could not stop commenting about the music and the element of surprise they provided. Bent Mountain Trio filled every moment perfectly, performing soothing music at the ceremony, and fun music at the Cocktail Hour.
Sam Hill Entertainment was an incredibly easy vendor to work with. Kristin was adamant that her vendors be "happy and pleasant". It was important to keep the stress of planning such a large, remote wedding to a minimum. So, selecting our vendors was based primarily on reviews. Bent Mountain Trio deserves to have their calendar packed. They were just that good.
Thank you, Justin, for a wonderful and stress free experience to secure our music component of Kristin's wedding. Thank you, Bent Mountain Trio, for your amazing contribution to Kristin and Rob's wedding day. It was pure magic.
Sincerely,
Wimberly Kneisler
"The Bent Mountain Trio played our elegant luncheon buffet with a Virginia twist, and they showed both sides of that. What struck me was that I had to float around the room (as the groom) and I just kept noticing how perfect the music was. They were perfect in their role. I will certainly book them again as the opportunity arises. They required zero effort from me. We emailed once, they understood what was need and it was hands off and perfect."
Doug Taylor
wedding luncheon (groom)
Aug 13 , 2017
Keswick Hall, Charlottesville VA
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From: Caitlin Carmichael
Date: Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 7:06 AM
Subject: Re: Bent Mountain Trio
To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Mike,
We barely had a moment to enjoy Bent Mountain between photos and hot air balloons, but from what I have heard, guests loved them!! Thank you for a very positive experience. I am so glad we found them on short notice.
Best,
Caitlin
From: Joe McMurray
Date: Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 1:01 PM
Subject: Re: Bent Mountain Trio
To: Cristelle Koerper
Cc: "Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
Justin-
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the music of the Bent Mountain Trio, and we have heard nothing but good things from our wedding guests. They were easy to communicate with and they worked within the constraints of our wedding venue without any complaints.
Thanks,
Joe McMurray
From:
Date: Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 10:01 AM
Subject: RE: Bent Mountain Trio
To: "Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment" ,
Hi Justin,
First, this will be my review based on my interaction with the trio. They were wonderful! From the moment that I met Peter, to the moment the finished and packed up and left, they all were nothing but professional and wonderful to work with. I thought their music was great and well received.
I know that I will be recommending them to future clients!
Thanks!
Cristelle Koerper
C&O Catering Director
From: Catherine Dabrowski
Date: Thu, Jun 2, 2016 at 10:39 PM
Subject: Re: Bent Mountain band follow up
To: Andy Jaspen
Andy,
Bent Mountain made our rehearsal dinner fantastic. They were extremely easy going and easy to work with! Our guests loved them!
Catherine and Kevin
From: Lily West
Date: Thu, May 14, 2015 at 8:10 PM
Subject: Re: Bent Mountain Trio
To: Andy Jaspen
Andy,
Thanks so much for checking in! Everything was AWESOME! The Bent Mountain trio did an incredible job, and we couldn't have asked for anything better. They really helped make the night a success.
Thanks for your help with everything, and please pass along my thanks to the band!!
Best,
Lily
