From: Conrad
Date: Thu, Apr 11, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Subject: RE: The Big Beyond
To: Lauren Gaudet
Hi Lauren,
Last night was insanely good. We’ve worked with many bands over the decades and I have to say The Big Beyond is one of the best. Their energy on stage, song selection, and crowd interaction were all top notch. Everybody who was at the event – clients, our staff, stadium staff was very impressed, they’ve all been raving about the band today. It was a pleasure working with Sam Hill as well; the process was smooth and easy.
Thanks!
Conrad
Just wanted to pass along a HUGE thank you for last night. You all were phenomenal, our client couldn’t be happier, everybody today is saying – where did you find that band, they were awesome! You made the event a huge success.
It was a real pleasure working with you appreciate the detail you put into our preevent communication, your flexibility on setup around presenters schedules, and most of all your incredible energy on stage. Hope to work with you again!
Conrad VP Meeting Production MC3, INC
April 2, 2024
We have used The Big Beyond for years and they are always knocking it out of the park! Their entire band is incredible and always goes above and beyond to make sure the crowd is having fun and they are fitting the vibe of the event. Every time we have The Big Beyond out for an event, we constantly get positive feedback from our guests and requests to bring them back! If you’re looking for a high energy band that will deliver a fivestar performance, look no further than The Big Beyond.
Nina DeCristofano Fender
Marketing Manager
Avalon
From: Jamie Wolf
Date: Tue, Feb 20, 2024 at 11:18 PM
Subject: Re: The Big Beyond
To: Andrew Juge
The Band was beyond wonderful. They were wonderful to our son and put on a great show.
We had one couple who are going to book the band as soon as their daughter gets engaged in the next few months.
Thank you again for a wonderful nite.
Jamie Wolf
From: Larry Jacobs
Date: February 18, 2024 at 5:24:51 PM EST
To: Chris Cauley
I had the privilege of attending last night's fortieth birthday party for Bret. While there were many moments throughout the evening that were very touching, none were more touching than watching your band interact with Bret. I felt the warmth and genuine affection each of you had for him, and I'm sure he felt it too. And that was a big deal.
So, I am writing to you to say thank you.
Larry E. Jacobs
From: Sarah Taibel
Date: Tue, Jan 23, 2024 at 10:22 AM
Subject: Re: The Big Beyond
To: Andrew Juge
The band was amazing! They kept the party going till almost 1230 in the morning. Michael’s was so worried everyone would leave after the concert, and thanks to the band that definitely did not happen! Everyone was a pleasure to work with, and I hope I have the opportunity to hire them for other events I’m doing in the near future.
Thanks again for all your help!
Sarah Taibel
From: Jana Stringer
Date: Thu, Nov 9, 2023 at 4:18 PM
Subject: Re: The Big Beyond
To: Lauren Gaudet
Hi Lauren!! Oh my goodness, it was amazing!!! The band!!!! I just can’t say enough wonderful things we were all so pleased!!! All of you have made this an easy, fabulous experience and I can’t say thank you enough!! I would love to work with y’all again very soon!
Thanks so much!!
Jana
From: Katie M.
Date: June 1, 2023 at 5:29:08 PM EDT
Subject: Wegner Wedding Review
Hi Big Beyond,
Choosing the Big Beyond for our wedding band was one of the best decisions we made in the planning process. It’s been two months since the wedding, and we are still getting compliments on how great the band was! They brought so much energy to the night, and had the perfect mixture of music that got every one of our guests out on the dance floor from the first song to the last. Beyond that, the group was incredibly easy to work with, made sure the setlist fit our style, and included us throughout the night to where we truly felt like rock stars on our wedding day. It was awesome – our only regret is that we can’t go back and do it again! Many Many thanks to the Big Beyond for making our dream wedding so fun!
Thank you again for everything we are still not over it, and probably never will be, but hopefully we will see yall at Mardi Gras next year and get to relive the best night of our lives!
Cheers!
Katie and Ross Wegner
From: Ruthie Kasnett
Date: Thu, May 4, 2023 at 7:47 PM
Subject: Re: The Big Beyond
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for checking in! Everything went amazing at our wedding and we could not have been happier with The Big Beyond. The music was incredible and our guests could not stop talking about the band all weekend! Sandra and the band listened to all of our wants and made it a truly unforgettable night of dancing!
Thanks again!
From: Ross Wegner
Date: Thu, Apr 6, 2023 at 11:43 AM
Subject: Re: The Big Beyond
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
The band was amazing and everything we could have asked for. The music selection was great. It had a mixture of classics and modern music just as we asked. Everyone is still sore from dancing so I think it is safe to say we enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for everything. We will certainly pass along your information to anyone who is looking for a great band and we look forward to seeing the Big Beyond again!
Thank you,
Ross Wegner
The Big Beyond did an INCREDIBLE job performing at our wedding reception. They truly were a highlight of the night!
Throughout our wedding planning process, The Big Beyond team was extremely easy to work with, answering all our questions and making sure the night would be exactly what we wanted.
They played a variety of music/songs which really kept everyone on the dance floor. Beyond the music, they were entertainers in every way, from the choreography to the outfit changes and more. Our guests still talk about how The Big Beyond’s performance was the best they have ever seen at a wedding. We don’t disagree!
We can’t recommend them enough! We would pay to see them live in concert!
Andrew and Ana Stanley (Bride and Groom 9/24/22)
From: Rebecca Martens
Date: Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 10:44 AM
Subject: Re: 12/20
The Big Beyond was amazing! Great band and so flexible with their needs, timing and changing timeline. So happy to work with them again in October 2023!
My best,
Rebecca
For starters we had the BEST time and our guests have not stopped raving about you all. They had the time of their lives! Thank you thank you thank you! I wish we could repeat the night over and over and over!
Hannah R.
Bride
“Everyone is still talking about it! I’ll be in touch soon with details for Dec 2023. Seriously EPIC fun! Big love for The Big Beyond!”
Cristy S.
Westfall Gold
From: Tammie Wilson
Date: Tue, Oct 18, 2022 at 10:45 AM
Subject: Re: The Big Beyond
To: Mike Miglino
Good Morning Mike,
I hope you are well! THEY WERE PERFECT!!!! Best band ever!! They had guests on the dance floor the whole time (I think I was first on and last to leave Ha!)
I wanted to make sure the brides family tipped the band, as I didn’t want to ask her mom directly. Let me know.
Loved every minute of their performance!! Great band, Mike and so happy they were available! :)
Tammie
From: Ali Prather
Date: Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 12:12 PM
Subject: RE: Big Beyond
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
The concert was a huge success! I still have people asking for the band’s information today and we gave out plenty of business cards yesterday. We’ve received a lot of great feedback and everyone had a good time. They are all so incredibly talented. Can’t wait to work with y’all again on future Markets!
Ali
From: suzanne
Date: Tue, Oct 19, 2021 at 9:26 AM
Subject: Re: The Big Beyond
To: Andrew Juge
Dear Andrew,
Carly, Mark, Carly’s dad and I were (Big) BEYOND thrilled with Saturday’s festivities and the band! From beginning to end, people kept coming up to me to tell me how great the band was. There was never a lull — the dance floor was packed ALL night!! I’m happy to recommend The Big Beyond for celebrations of all kinds. The band captured the joy and the energy we were all feeling and just reflected it back. Loved it!
Suzanne Leitner
From: Laura Wright
Date: Mon, Oct 18, 2021 at 12:23 PM
Subject: Re: The Big Beyond
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
We cannot express enough how happy we were with The Big Beyond! Their playlist was so fun and the dance floor was packed the entire time they were playing. They exceeded our expectations in every way, and we would highly recommend them! We have had so many guests comment on fantastic they were.
Thanks again!
Laura
From: Alan Templeton
Date: Wed, Oct 6, 2021 at 7:28 PM
Subject: RE: The Big Beyond
To: Mike Miglino
Mike,
Stevee put in a review on The Knot, but I wanted to email you directly and tell you what an amazing job The Big Beyond did for us on our wedding. The energy they delivered with flawlessly performed songs were greater than I or any of our guests have ever seen. Almost all of the guests, and that’s not an exaggeration, have told us that this was the best band they have ever seen at any event or wedding. They were so nice and easy to work with, and they left with a lot of new fans.
Let me know if there is anything we can do to support the band or Sam Hill and thank you for being a big part to making our wedding a success!
Thank you,
Alan
From: michelle reckling
Date: Wed, Jun 23, 2021 at 3:15 PM
Subject: Re: The Big Beyond
To: Andrew Juge
Hello!!! I don’t even know how to tell you how much we LOVED every minute of The Big Beyond!!!! They were absolutely the most fun, wonderful, entertaining, and kind band I have ever had the privilege of being with!!!! Every single person came up to me and commented on how much they loved the band! They were AMAZING!!!!! I’m so grateful that they could play at my daughters special day!!! I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone! Thank you to all of them for giving us all a night we will never forget!! I’m so in love with that band!!!! AMAZING!!!! Thank you so much again for the best night ever! I don’t think anyone wanted it to end thanks to The Big Beyond!!!! We love them!!!!!!
michelle reckling
From: katherine gurley
Date: Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 3:42 PM
Subject: Re: The Big Beyond
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
Speaking from my experience as an attendee and planner for the event, The Big Beyond was amazing and met all expectations! Everyone had a wonderful time and danced and sang their hearts out. I do not think people could have enjoyed themselves more. We loved the energy and fun that the band brought for our grand reopening!! It was exactly what we wanted.
Thank you!
Katie
From: Terry Cullen
Date: Tue, May 25, 2021 at 10:25 AM
Subject: Re: The Big Beyond
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew, this is Terry Cullen, father of the bride from Saturday night and my good friend Linda gave me your number. Not sure where to start. You guys ROCKED it. I had so many people tell me that this was the BEST wedding they have ever been to followed by that band was INCREDIBLE. It was like being at a concert with everybody dancing in front of the stage all night long....and the fact that you didn’t take a break says a lot about your professionalism. Sandra was amazing! along with the other vocalists and band members. All my besties said I don’t know what these guys cost but they are WORTH EVERY PENNY. Again thanks for making this once in a life time evening more than we could have ever hoped for.
Terry
From: Coyne,Jim,,NUSA Sales Arlington Sales Organization
Date: November 10, 2020 at 9:00:00 AM EST
To: Chris and Sandra Cauley
Subject: Thank You
Chris and Sandra – I trust the ride home was ok, and that you took a welldeserved rest on Sunday.
While we had a chance to chat Saturday, I wanted to drop a quick note to thank you again for making the trip, and for making Erin’s wedding that much better. I can’t tell you how many compliments I have had from folks that attended specifically about “the band.” From “I feel like I am 3rd row at a concert” to “I’ve never seen anything like this at a wedding,” everyone was blown away by your performance. Blake and Francesca from Pure Luxe were superimpressed as well, and I candidly don’t know that they’ve had a band like yours at any o their events prior!
2020 was and is a challenge, and I know it’s impacted you guys more than others as weddings and parties have been postponed, pushedoff, or cancelled. Whatever you’ve done to stay sharp has paid off, as you guys were spectacular! We only had about half the folks we originally planned attend, as people made decisions on attendance based on individual circumstance, but we are so glad we went forward, with a few adjustments, and pulled it off.
We couldn’t have done it without you, and can’t thank you enough for making the night special.
All the best –
Jim
From: Coyne,Jim,
Date: Tue, Nov 10, 2020 at 8:33 AM
Subject: Re: The Big Beyond
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hey Mike an email wouldn’t do justice to just how great the Band was at the wedding. From the opening song, to just last night, every time we see someone, the first thing they talk about was how great the Band was. I had a few minutes to speak with Chris after the event, and again, just a fantastic interaction. The whole wedding was very well done, and the planners (Pure Luxe here in Charleston) also raved about the band.....so good contacts to keep!
While I am happy I don’t have another wedding to fund, I’d be happy to have Big Beyond play any event I was involved in!
If you are ever searching for a recommendation or reference, please don’t hesitate to let me know.
Thanks again Jim
From: SCOTT DUBOIS
Date: Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 8:31 AM
Subject: Re: The Big Beyond
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment
The band was amazing. Comments from guests were numerous and very, very positive (even the conservatives from Indiana!) So many people said they had never danced or heard a band like this at a wedding. Post wedding comments about the band and flowers are still coming in.
The band learned “Beginnings” by Chicago which was perfect!
The band totally knit the play list together using feedback from Madison and me. Every song was epic, leveraged band vocals and the brass. The mix coming out of the board was incredible.
The band like great pros rolled from hit to hit to hit. They band jelled with the crowd. They never took a break. The crowd engaged, danced, sang and rallied to every song, contemporary and old school. Some songs were 40 years new!
The night was setup for unbelievable celebration and joy. Folks came to the front and sang their hearts out. Folks that don’t dance came forward too.
Scott
From: kelley lubanko
Date: Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 10:28 AM
To: The Big Beyond
Subject: Re: 1/4
The Big Beyond were off the charts fabulous! Raves all around. Super high energy! Total highlight of the wedding!!! Best hire!!! They had to push everyone out the door. Thank you so much for handling. It was a truly wonderful experience.
Best,
Kelley
5start review on TheKnot.com
posted Dec 9, 2019:
The Big Beyond is the best band ever! Our wedding was in DC but when we heard The Big Beyond we knew they were worth the price to bring them in. They were incredible!!! All our guests cannot stop talking about our amazing band. Everyone was up and dancing the entire night! We were a little worried about our first dance song because we had it choreographed, but they played it identical to the real version and it went flawlessly. This group is so fun! I cannot say enough good things. Hire this band if you want an amazing party!
R. Cooper
bride 9/7/19 wedding
From: Christie Yerks
Date: Wed, Sep 11, 2019 at 11:13 AM
Subject: Re: Big Beyond for Sat 9/7 for the CooperEdelman Wedding
To: Andy Jaspen
The Big Beyond was WONDERFUL! Not only where they incredibly talented but they were genuinely nice people to work with. I would have them anytime. Can't wait to use them again!
Thanks Andy!
Christie Yerks
PRINCIPAL EVENT DESIGNER
Grit & Grace
They were fantastic one of my favorites to date and so easy to work with so thank you!!!
Melody Rodgers
Refined Social Events
Wedding Coordinator, 6/29/19 RosensteinWittman wedding (Lexington, KY)
From: Sam Austin
Date: Tue, Jun 4, 2019 at 11:48 AM
Subject: Re: The Big Beyond
To: Mike Miglino
Cc: Annie Eifler
Hi Mike,
Thank you for taking my call. They were phenomenal. Everyone was so easy to work with and they sounded great. Some more feedback from Allison Butcher below (the planner w/ Keely Thorne Events)
Thanks!! It was great! They are SO AWESOME!!!! So easy and totally engaging would love to work with them again and all the time!
Their DJ was awesome too and the best transition from band to break I have ever had. Really just awesome! They all came up and talked to me after, just so friendly. K I’ll stop now. 😊
All the Best,
Sam Austin
Gulf Coast Entertainment
The Big Beyond was fabulous. This band was every bit as good and probably better than any band I've ever hired or seen. Their attitude was just fantastic. Its nice they worked with us they were so very nice when there were here. They were fabulous. We were very pleased. It was a great night!
Sumner Finch, Father of the Bride (4/27/19)
You are amazing! We loved having you in High Point. Please tell us how we can promote you besides word of mouth. People were blown away by the Big Beyond at our wedding!
Elizabeth Finch, Bride (4/27/19)
From: Mindy Bloom
Date: Sun, Mar 31, 2019 at 2:00 PM
Subject: RE: The Big Beyond
To: Andy Jaspen
Andy,
The Big Beyond’s performance at Austin and Jay’s wedding far exceeded our expectations. Our guests started dancing in between dinner courses and it was difficult to pull them off the dance floor once they started dancing! They just couldn’t help themselves! The entire band is exceptionally talented and the vocalists are amazing.
The decision to work with y’all was one of the very best ones we made in planning Austin and Jay’s wedding! The band truly made the reception outstanding and we are grateful.
Warmest appreciation,
Mindy
From: Yates, Alexandra
Date: Monday, February 11, 2019
Subject: RE: 2/9/19 Big Beyond
Everything went great with The Big Beyond! Their band leader was wonderful to work with and all of their other band members and crew were a delight.
We enjoyed having them entertain the Ballet Ball crowd. The dance floor was packed all night! We really appreciate all of your and your team’s help with the band. Thank you so much!
Warmly,
Alexandra Yates
Director of Special Events
Houston Ballet
5star review on the TheKnot.com
posted 11/21/18:
The Big Beyond performed for our daughters wedding on Nov 17, 2018 at Graylyn Estate and cannot say enough awesome things about this band. They performed, and I do mean performed, for over 3 hours non stop! They are so talented in every way from their voices, their choreography and playing instruments! If you want a band that you will always remember and your guests will love, book them now! they truly know how to entertain!
From: Pam Myers
Date: Tue, Nov 20, 2018 at 9:45 AM
Subject: RE: The Big Beyond
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andy,
The Big Beyond was FANTASTIC! I would love to have thanked each of them personally after the wedding but we had the “send off” and then I crashed I was so tired. We have had so many compliments on the band as well. Their talent in both singing and the choreography was incredible! We could not believe the energy these ladies and gentlemen had, wow! We are so glad that Betsy and Becca recommended them for the wedding and they certainly did not disappoint! Please pass on to each member of the band how much we enjoyed the evening and how awesome they were!!
Thank you again so very much!!
Pamela O. Myers
From: Bill Davis
Date: Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 11:46 AM
Subject: Re: The Big Beyond
To: Beth
Hi Beth, the show went great!
The band was a HOMERUN! Chris and his crew were an absolute pleasure to work with! And the main result was they were able to get more people on the dance floor and keep them on the dance floor more than ever before for this audience. I can’t wait to work with The Big Beyond again!
BD
From: Betsy Krug
Date: Sun, Jun 24, 2018 at 10:42 AM
Subject: Re: June follow ups
To: Andy Jaspen
Hi Andy,
Big Beyond is an absolute dream!!! Not only are they incredibly talented but that band is SUCH a joy to work with. They aren't divas at all total team players. Chris and Sandra went so above and beyond to make our client happy just WOW! The neon sax performance was perfection!!!!!
Thanks so much for checking in!
Warmly,
Betsy Krug
CoOwner & Event Director
Rebecca Rose Events LLC
From: Rachel Williams
Date: Tue, Jun 12, 2018 at 3:11 PM
Subject: Re: The Big Beyond
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andy,
We had the most fantastic time with the band at our wedding. The Big Beyond was AHMAZING and they were so nice. Our guests did not want to stop dancing, in fact they begged me to ask them to play longer! And my husband (who generally DOES.NOT.DANCE) actually danced the entire night! Everyone is still raving about how good they were and what an excellent party it was. Please send our special thanks to all of them!
Thanks again to the whole team for making our night the party we’d dreamed of!
Rachel
From: Max Steuer
Date: Thu, Jan 4, 2018 at 7:00 PM
Subject: Big Beyond
To: Andy Jaspen / Sam Hill Entertainment
Dear Andy
Happy new year! I want to tell you how delighted my family was with the band The Big Beyond which we had for my daughter Meredith‘s wedding October 21, 2017 at Lonesome Valley in Cashiers, North Carolina.
When we drove up to the venue a couple of hours before the the ceremony, the band was rehearsing the father daughter dance number, Tom Petty‘s “Wildflower”. It sounded so good, that one of Meredith‘s bridesmaids was convinced it was a recording.
After dinner, the band played magnificently. Family members who I had never seen dance in 30 years were laughing and shaking. The instrumental and vocal quality of the Bandmembers was first rate. Both my daughter and I are amateur musicians and we were over the top delighted with how well the band performed.
Also, the dance floor remain packed the entire time which is the ultimate compliment.
I cannot recommend this band more highly and I would be glad to talk to anyone that is considering hiring them for their wedding.
Max Steuer
From: Nicole Riley
Date: Wed, Nov 1, 2017 at 12:38 PM
Subject: Re: Big Beyond Oct 21 for SteuerBraun Wedding
To: Andy Jaspen
Andy,
The Big Beyond was SO GOOD! Loved them! And thank you for all the assistance ;)
Hope you are doing well!
nicole riley | owner + creative director |
verge events | www.vergeevents.net | wedding producers + design house
From: Megan Gillikin
Date: Tue, Sep 26, 2017 at 12:02 PM
Subject: Re: Big Beyond at GerovichCrotty Wedding
To: Andy Jaspen
Hey Andy!
They were absolutely AMAZING!! So easy to work with, sounded great, flexible, very interactive and entertaining!!
Can't wait to work with them again!
Megan Gillikin
A Southern Soiree
From: Dorothy Clark Van Meter
Date: Sun, Jun 18, 2017 at 12:35 PM
Subject: Rave for The Big Beyond
To: info@samhillbands.com
Justin,
Just wanted to communicate and let you know that The Big Beyond played for my daughters wedding reception on June 3 in Lexington, KY. Without a doubt the best party band I have ever heard, and that was echoed by so many of the guests throughout the evening and after. And FUN!! I have never been to an event, much less
one that I hosted, where the dance floor was absolutely packed with people ranging in age from 5 to 80s the entire night. The personnel were also so nice to talk to before and after. I have already given their name as well as Sam Hill to three people, one in Alabama, one in Lexington, and one in Pennsylvania(the maid of honor at our event)
Great job!! And thanks!
From: Shanna Stewart
Date: Tue, Jun 13, 2017 at 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: The Big Beyond
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
The event was a success and the band was a hit! Thanks again for all your help and being a part of the event.
We will certainly be in touch if we need entertainment at future events.
Best,
Shanna Stewart
5star review on TheKnot.com
posted 06/04/2017
We had The Big Beyond at our Biltmore wedding in Asheville this May and they were INCREDIBLE. The band was super interactive, very dynamic and diverse. They played the classics as well as the newest Top 40 list. The band had my guests on the dance floor all night. They were definitely a pivotal vendor on my wedding night and my husband is already trying to convince me to book them for his 30th Birthday this year. HIGHLY recommend!
From: Kacey Mahoney
Date: Sun, Jun 4, 2017 at 10:17 PM
Subject: Re: The Big Beyond
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hey Andy!
We had an AMAZING experience with The Big Beyond. They were excellent. They kept everyone on the dance floor all night (which I think they also really loved lol). They were super interactive with the crowd which was great. Song selections were wonderful, up to date and accurate for all moments during the night.
I will gladly leave a recommendation on The Knot.
Thank you very much,
Kacey Mahoney
From: Stephanie Douglas
Date: Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 9:55 AM
Subject: Re: Feiger wedding
To: Andy Jaspen
Andy,
Omg!! LOVE LOVE LOVE the Big Beyond!! Best band ever!! The band was on point with all the ups and downs of the timeline and quick time changes!! They were absolutely the best in every way!!
Stephanie Douglas
Verge Events
From: Cathy Feiger
Date: Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 8:59 AM
Subject: Feiger wedding
To: Andy Jaspen
Hi Andy,
The Big Beyond Band was amazing! High energy, great musicians, great voices, entertaining and fun. The Hora was a blast! Perfect! All the guests were raving about the band.
The most important part of the wedding and they went beyond my expectations!
Thank you,
Cathy Feiger
