6-PIECE LINEUP
Male Vocal/Guitar
Keyboards/Vocal
Bass
Drums/Vocal
Saxophone
Trumpet
Rockin' Old School Soul and Motown Classics
The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue started off as a one shot deal. First assembling to play a set of motown and soul favorites at a mutual friend's wedding, the band and the audience realized something special was going on before the night was over. Soon, united in their love of motown and soul grooves, the four original members added a tight horn section and were on their way to becoming the go-to party band in the region. The Blue Tips are not your typical variety band -- they don't blend the expe . . .
At one point during the wedding, we had all the guests and venue staff dancing. They have a great range, and the R&B/Soul that's in their wheelhouse makes you wonder if the real band is actually the one on stage singing. They really get everyone out of their seat, young and old. We'd book them again in a heartbeat.
The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue started off as a one shot deal. First assembling to play a set of motown and soul favorites at a mutual friend's wedding, the band and the audience realized something special was going on before the night was over. Soon, united in their love of motown and soul grooves, the four original members added a tight horn section and were on their way to becoming the go-to party band in the region. The Blue Tips are not your typical variety band -- they don't blend the expected oldies with today's radio hits - instead these guys keep the dance floor packed by breathing new life into classic soul and motown favorites, music that every generation knows and loves. Their charm is due in large part to their relative youth when compared to the style of music they play, and their exuberant live performances reflect both their love of this music and their skill in playing it. The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue is a perfect fit for events ranging from weddings to concerts and beyond.
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Cocktail Hour Music (Jazz Trio)
From: Anne Martin Date: Mon, Jun 3, 2019 at 11:31 AM Subject: Re: congrats and following up To: Andy Jaspen Hello Andy! I was planning to tell you how TERRIFIC the Blue Tips were! Many, many guests came to my husband and me during the wedding to praise the band. "Best wedding band I've ever heard!" was one comment, "Boy they can play anything!" was another comment. The young people loved the band, and the band kept them happily dancing until midnight. The whole day was wonderful. And when the Blue Tips started playing "All You Need is Love" for the recessional, my daughter and her new husband looked stunned, they walked down the aisle to everyone singing the chorus, and she cried a little bit when they got to the back of the crowd, she loved it so much. It was a grand surprise, and the band just handled it perfectly. I wish we could do this all over again, it was so much fun. And the Blue Tips were the perfect choice, please tell them how great they are. It was a pleasure to meet you, Andy, and I wish all the best to you and your family!! I'm sure you'll hear from Jessica and Kenny too. What a wonderful wedding it was, and how I miss them already. Thank you for being a part of the best wedding ever! Anne Martin
From: frank rinaldi Date: Wed, Nov 14, 2018 at 11:41 AM Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: Mike Miglino Hello Mike, Thanks for reaching out, we had a great time with all of our family and friends celebrating our wedding. Ben was great with me leading up to last Friday. We had discussed our plan for the day and went over as many details as possible. I never felt "out of touch " or "out of contact " when it came to that. They did a great job working the crowd and playing the music that best fit the room (they didn't "over-play" and used the acoustics in the open room perfectly). Our photographer, whom does several weddings and other events at the venue a month, was blown away by the blue tips. Thanks again, Frank and Nicole Rinaldi
From: Eliza & Greg Date: Wed, Oct 24, 2018 at 11:00 AM Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: Mike Miglino I wanted to let you know the Blue Tips did a fantastic job and we had a blast at our reception. The band was very professional and accommodating. They did rush and get the reception started earlier than anticipated which was awesome since it was us who asked them to change the timeline on the spot. I couldn't be happier with our selection of the Blue Tips and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for live music. Eliza
From: Drew Aldridge Date: Tue, Sep 18, 2018 at 8:57 AM Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Mike, They were unbelievable. Every person at our wedding had an absolute blast. Couldn’t have asked for a better band. Additionally, working with your group was so easy. I felt like it was a matter of an email and writing a check, and then boom, the band showed up and killed it. Thank you. It was just wonderful. Let us know how we can promote you or tag you all in insta/Facebook to get your group more publicity etc. just loved working with you folks. Thanks! Drew Sent from my iPhone
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alex Queener Date: Sat, Sep 15, 2018 at 8:05 PM Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: Andrew Juge Andrew: The Blue Tips were wonderful and a HUGE hit with our guests. We had kind of an off-the-wall request that they play Talking Heads, and they managed to play 3 of their songs! Thank you for helping us through the process with all of our questions! We appreciate it! Alex
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Robert Ferretti Date: Fri, Aug 17, 2018 at 11:58 AM Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: Mike Miglino Mike, We had a great time at the wedding and a big reason was the band. We had so many people come up to us and compliment the wedding and say the band was a big reason they enjoyed it so much. They were very accommodating and professional. And their music was great. Thanks for all the support. Bob & Cyndy Ferretti
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kaleigh Kenny Date: Sat, Jun 9, 2018 at 8:25 AM Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hey there! We could not be more pleased with our experience with Blue Tips. They absolutely rocked the house wedding night. They're so talented and sounded very polished. They created a fun, high energy environment, and guests followed that lead. We received SOOOOOO many compliments about the band from guests. People were in shock with how good they were. I would definitely say they were the best part about our wedding. We didn't want the night to end, nor did our guests. Were both so thrilled that we found Blue Tips. We have had the most positive experience with them as well as Sam Hill. I will definitely leave an awesome review. Thank you so much! Kaleigh
--------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alex Corini Date: Tue, Apr 24, 2018 at 5:48 PM Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Mike, Everything. Was. Perfect. The Blue Tips really delivered. Multiple people came up to me through the night, including my father, asking me where I found them because they were so great. Ben and the rest of the team, yourself included, were extremely helpful and made stressful wedding planning that much easier. We’ve already told other engaged couples (and a couple who complemented our wedding while we were cleaning up the following day) about how we found the band and Sam Hill. Thanks again for all your help. We’d be happy to post a review in the knot as soon as we are back home. Greetings from Hawaii! Alex and Brittany
From: Sara Baleke Date: Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 8:23 PM Subject: RE: Blue Tips at Berman-Hoffer Wedding - Dec 30 at Dock 5 To: Andy Jaspe Hi Andy, Thanks so much for reaching out! Things went very well with the Blue Tips Rhythm Revue on Dec 30 . The band worked easily with our vendors, and the bride and groom had a great time! Cheers, Sara Bauleke Bella Notte
From: Andrew McDaniel Date: Thu, Jan 4, 2018 at 11:14 AM Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andy, I just finished posting to The Knot our positive review for the guys in the Blue Tips. We were 100% satisfied with our service with you guys and loved the band. We still get compliments about them. Thanks to Sam Hill and The Blue Tips for all your help! Best regards, Andy McDaniel
From: Meredith McMillan Date: Sun, Oct 29, 2017 at 9:46 PM Subject: Re: music follow up To: Andy Jaspen Hi Andy! So nice to hear from you and thank you! Everything was perfect - The Blue Tips did an amazing job. I’ve heard from so many guests how much they loved the music. Thank you again for all of your help, and patience. It was truly a pleasure working with you. If ever needed, I’m happy to be a reference. Thanks again! Meredith
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Krista Silano Date: Wed, Oct 25, 2017 at 6:13 PM Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andrew, Thank you so much for all you did to set us up with Blue Tips for our wedding. They were honestly AMAZING!!! They are SO talented, nailed all of our requests, got everyone's names right during announcements, and were just a whole lot of fun!! Could not have had a better experience! Thanks so much for checking in with us, and again for the wonderful experience! Best, Krista
From: AtLee Watson
Date: Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 8:58 AM
Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue
To: "Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Eric Henkel Date: Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 1:28 PM Subject: RE: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: Mike Miglino Mike – Thanks for checking in. Everything went great the other night with the Blue Tips. They sounded great and everyone really enjoyed the music. Everything went smoothly on our end and Ben was really easy to work with. Thanks for your help in booking the band. Whenever we figure out the date and location of next year’s Risk Summit, I’ll be sure to be in touch. Regards, Eric Eric Henkel Project Manager Nonprofit Risk Management Center
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nick Greenough Date: Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 2:52 PM Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: Mike Miglino Hi Mike, The Blue Tips were fantastic. The music was excellent and they were extremely professional. Everyone enjoyed the music! I'll be sure to leave a review on theknot.com Best, Nick
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Steve Harvey Date: Tue, May 23, 2017 at 8:20 PM Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" The band was amazing, they were a huge hit with all the guests! The celebration turned into a dance party pretty quickly. Had so many inquiries about where we found them. Hopefully they've got a new group of fans in RVA. Steve and Lo
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Leslie Collins Date: Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 7:50 PM Subject: Fwd: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: juge@samhillbands.com Hi Andrew! Thanks so much for your email and your warm wishes! The wedding was wonderful, and the band was a huge reason why it was such a success. They were really easy to work with, communicated clearly, and did exactly what our wedding coordinator asked of them. They were full of energy and laid back at the same time. We were so pleased. A friend of mine, who attended our wedding, is getting married in June of 2018, and she sent me a text last week asking for the name of our band, because she wants to look into them as an option for their wedding. I sang their praises, and I hope we get to see them again at their wedding. Please pass along our thanks to the band, and if we ever get the opportunity to recommend them, we certainly will! While I did not do any of the music coordinating, Greg really enjoyed working with Sam Hill, and we are so grateful that you helped us find our band and answer all of our "rookie" questions with patience and clarity. Thank you so much! Leslie and Greg
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From: Margaret Bacon
Date: Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 6:54 AM
Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: David Smith Date: Tue, Apr 11, 2017 at 12:07 PM Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: Mike Miglino Hey Mike - the event was wonderful and we've gotten nothing but positive comments back so far. The band was spot-on, just as I remembered from the wedding I attended back in September of last year. Ben and Elliot we're easy to work with and everything worked flawlessly. Hope we get the chance to work again too. Dave Smith Special Love www.specialove.org
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Eric Gay Date: Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 10:01 AM Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Mike, Thank you!They were amazing and extremely easy to work with. Countless people came up to us at the wedding asking where we found them and thought they were the best band they've ever heard at a wedding. They are phenomenal musicians and every song that played was incredible. Their selection was perfect and the dance floor was packed the entire night! Thanks again for coordinating everything. They were great!! Thanks, Eric and Sarah
--------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kimberly Angles Date: Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 8:55 AM Subject: RE: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Mike The band did a fabulous job and everyone was very complimentary Ben Hite was great to work with and things ran very smoothly. The music selections were well received as I never saw the dance floor empty I would highly recommend them to anyone needing a wedding band. I will be more than happy to write a review Thank you again. Kimberly
From: Lauren Etz Date: Tue, Nov 8, 2016 at 9:53 AM Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andy, Blue Tips did a phenomenal job at our wedding. They were great to work with via email before the event and they did everything they said they were going to. Our guests loved them and so did we! Is there a place to buy one of their CDs or can you buy their songs on iTunes? I will write a review on the knot for ya'll. Attached are some pictures of them if you wanted to send to them. Thanks again! Lauren
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Debby Hause Date: Tue, Oct 11, 2016 at 2:42 PM Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: juge@samhillbands.com We loved them! Great play list, talented musicians and very professional. Photographers said it's the best band they have heard at a wedding and they do lots of weddings! They had everybody on the dance floor most of the night! Working with Sam Hill is first class all the way! We would gladly refer both band and Sam Hill to anybody who asks! Debby Hause
From: Meg Skeele Date: Mon, Oct 3, 2016 at 10:40 AM Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andy, Thank you! We had an amazing time with the Blue Tips Rhythm Revue and our guests had a blast. We absolutely loved the music and the band was fantastic. Hands down the best "Shout" and people are still raving about it! We would definitely recommend them to anyone! Thank you for everything, Meg
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Shannon Justin Date: Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 3:09 PM Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Mike, Honestly, the band was amazing. I cannot say enough amazing things about them. They were flexible in the extreme heat. They Covered the ceremony music on a moments notice, provided microphones for some impromptu toasts and learned our first dance song which was beautiful. Most of the guests actually thought that was their best song. If we didn't have them I think the wedding would have been horrible because it was so hot out. The band really got everyone involved and gave people a reason to stay outside. They were so easy to work with and friendly also. I was so impressed with them. I could go on and on. Guests were raving. I'll definitely put some reviews up. Shannon Sent from my iPhone
--------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Prelletz, Spenser Date: Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 12:15 PM Subject: Blue Tips Feedback To: Mike Miglino Good Morning Mike, Wanted to give you some feedback on Blue Tips this past weekend – totally phenomenal. They had some of the highest quality sounding musicians I’ve seen this summer, and they played to the demographic perfectly. We had one of the busiest concerts this season thanks to them! I’d have them back in a heartbeat. Overall, the bands you provided us this summer were absolutely spectacular in both quality and professionalism! Hopefully the success of these concerts will allow us to do similar things year round, and you guys will definitely be our first call for any concert needs. Thanks again! Spenser SPENSER PRELLETZ | Manager - Special Events and Entertainment Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Meagan Ryan Conley Date: Wed, Jun 29, 2016 at 8:26 PM Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Mike - thanks for checking in to follow up on our experience with the Blue Tips. They were by far our easiest vendor to work without throughout the wedding and we couldn't have asked for anything more. Everything was seamless: set up, announcing, sound, lighting, song selections, break down, communication. I couldn't be more pleased with how everything went. Almost every single guest came up to us at some point during the night to tell us how much they enjoyed the band. I will gladly leave feedback on The Knot, and we will be sure to recommend them, as well as Sam Hill, to our friends! thanks again! Meagan
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Andrew Froude Date: Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 12:21 PM Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Mike- Thanks for checking in. The band was AMAZING. We all had a great time and we have received many compliments from our guests who all loved the band and had a great time dancing. The set list they played was phenomenal and they did a great job of getting the sense of the crowd and playing the right songs to get the people on the dance floor. I would be happy to write a great review for the Knot or any other website you think would be helpful. Thanks again. Regards, Andrew Froude
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Caitlin McNaughton Date: Tue, Jun 21, 2016 at 12:24 PM Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Everything was great! The band was fantastic, I have heard so many compliments already! Thanks again, we refer you all to anyone who asks. Caitlin
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Becky Zornick Date: Wed, Jun 15, 2016 at 9:11 AM Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Mike, The Blue Tips were great - and I want to especially praise Ben. He was so helpful before and during the wedding. He learned You've Got a Friend for my dance with with my dad, and he was very responsive and approachable throughout planning and during the wedding night. I really appreciated that. I didn't have much interaction with the rest of the band - but they sure did keep me and my friends and family dancing all night! They were also very flexible, allowing last minute requests (the best man's slow jam toast, a birthday shout-out, and the hora). I only wish the band would have been able to play for longer, which was the fault of our night-of logistics and not the band. Thanks for your help throughout the process. I will not hesitate to recommend Sam Hill Entertainment and the Blue Tips to others. All the best, Becky
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Beth Fini Date: Sun, Jun 5, 2016 at 9:23 PM Subject: RE: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Dear Mike, The band was excellent for Kelly and Evan’s wedding!! We danced the night away and such a fun time. The musicians did an excellent job and really kept things moving. The selection of music was great. We will certainly recommend the band to others!!!! We were very pleased!!! Thank you! Beth Fini (Mother of the Bride)
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From: Patrick Lowrey
Date: Mon, May 23, 2016 at 10:25 AM
Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
From: Kelley Ann Ward Date: Mon, Apr 11, 2016 at 7:52 PM Subject: Re: Blue Tips on 4/2 at Menius-Burgess Wedding To: Andy Jaspen Hi Andy, Thanks for reaching out! The Blue Tips were great, kept the energy level of the party going all night and definitely left the crowd begging for more! The dance floor was never not packed! Sign of an amazing wedding and an even better band! Thanks SO much, Kelley Ann Ward A Southern Soiree
From: Janice Carnevale Date: Mon, Dec 7, 2015 at 2:08 PM Subject: Re: Kimball-Purnell Wedding with the "Blue Tips" To: Andy Jaspen Andy, The Blue Tips were excellent! They rolled with a slightly awkward set-up schedule like true professionals. They completed the flip of the room in under 45 minutes. They kicked ass when they were playing. I love working with them.! Janice Carnevale Bellwether Events
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From: Drew Howell
Date: Fri, Nov 6, 2015 at 9:25 AM
Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Matt Bolling Date: Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 1:56 PM Subject: RE: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hey Mike – I am fairly certain that I speak for everyone when I say WOW – what a party! We couldn’t have been more thrilled with the Blue Tips. They kept the crowd energized, and played songs that were approachable to everyone from Kelsey’s 13-yr old cousin to my 87 yr-old grandma (who danced more than I’ve ever seen her dance at weddings before). They also were very accommodating to several special requests, which were important to Kelsey’s dad, my mother, and Kelsey & I. Please pass along my praise to them. We had a wonderful time, and that was thanks in large part to the Blue Tips. Cheers, Matt Bolling
From: Lisa Gray Date: Fri, Oct 2, 2015 at 4:25 PM Subject: RE: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi, Andy! Thanks for your email. The Blue Tips band was great. We and our guests had so much fun and we so appreciate the band’s flexibility, the way they worked with us, and how they respected our wishes, our timeline, and helped us check one more HUGE thing off our ‘worry’ list. Having dependable professionals involved with an event is essential to its success. We felt that Ben and the entire band came through for us in spades. Thank you, Lisa (Gray) Niemeier
--------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ali Travers Date: Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 11:05 AM Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Thank you Mike! The band was fantastic -- everyone loved the music! Peter's brother had hired the same band for his wedding five years ago, so I know that everyone on that side was psyched to see them at ours again. My family loved it as well -- especially my uncle, who played the trumpet in KC and the Sunshine Band back in the day. We had an issue for the ceremony when our cellist did not show up, but Ben helped us out by hooking up his iPhone to a speaker and none of the guests noticed a thing (some even complimented us on the "well thought out" ceremony music, haha). They were great to work with and such a hit with everyone at the wedding. Please send along our thanks to Ben and the rest of the band for a great night! Ali
From: Patricia Griffith Date: Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 11:30 AM Subject: RE: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" They were fantastic! A lot of the guest commented on how good the band was. They were very professional and really made the night a great event. Thanks Patricia Griffith
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lorraine Arias Date: Wed, May 27, 2015 at 3:55 PM Subject: RE: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Mike, The Blue Tips were incredible!! We have received so many compliments from our guests and everyone danced the night away. The guys were all prompt, professional, took charge of matters and are all hard working. They were extremely easy to work with as well. Many of the staff at the Millennium Center said they were the best band that has ever played there! Thank you for recommending them to me in the first place. Do you remember I asked if you ever saw the movie “The Commitments”? They are the Commitments! Lorraine
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mike Shannon Date: Tue, May 19, 2015 at 11:43 AM Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hey Mike, Everything went amazingly well. The band sounded great and was totally accommodating of our requests. Thanks so much for your help and we'll be sure to recommend The Blue Tips and Sam Hill to friends in the future. Best, Mike
From: Stuart Raper To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Date: Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 8:57 AM Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Andy, The Blue Tips band was INCREDIBLE!! My husband and I are so pleased and wish we could do it all over again! It rained all day for our outdoor/tent wedding, so the band was crucial to the night's success. And they certainly didn't disappoint - the dancefloor was packed all night long. They were also nice enough to learn two songs for us - "I Want You Back" by J5 and "September" by Earth, Wind and Fire. We've heard nothing but amazing reviews from our friends and family. We would, without a doubt, recommend them to anyone and everyone who is looking for a fun band. Thanks for all of your help in coordinating things. -Stuart
From: Windy Jennings To: Andy Jaspen Date: Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 11:13 AM Subject: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hey Andy - I has the pleasure of working with The Blue Tips on Stuart Raper's wedding here in RVA at Tuckahoe Plantation this past Saturday 4.25. The band was excellent! I was in communication with Ben (band contact) several weeks prior to the event to touch base on all details, schedule, etc. He was great via email and even nicer in person. We had a rain plan change that we had to put into play which changed their set-up time and they adapted easily and were great about making accommodations on a very, very rainy, muddy and cold event space. They stayed on the timeline, were gracious and thankful for everything we did for them, were super fun, really talented and the crowd just loved them. I would have had they play for hours more if we could - but sadly, had to end everything at 11:00. At the end of the night the band took down their equipment and were out of the venue quickly as well. I just cannot say enough great things about them, really. Just wanted to let you know they have wedding planner approval :) and I'll definitely recommend them to my future clients! Take Care, Windy Jennings LK Events and Design
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Deborah Sitrin Date: Tue, Apr 21, 2015 at 8:44 PM Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Mike, Thanks for checking in. The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue were unbelievable. We knew they would be great, but they still far exceeded our expectations!!! I can't tell you how many guests told me it was the best band they have every heard at a wedding. They played an excellent set; every song was a hit. People of all ages were on the dance floor all night. Alex's 93 year old grandmother was SO excited about the music that she was dancing like crazy in her wheelchair, and we even got her out of it for a short while to dance with Alex. Most of all, we wanted our wedding to be fun for our guests, and the band was essential for setting the right tone. We could not have asked for a better one!! Plus, they were so easy to work with. They had a simple form that we completed to give them the info they needed - they made it so easy for us! And they were accommodating and let us use their cordless mic and stand for the ceremony. Sam Hill has also been great, checking in when needed and making sure everything was smooth. All the best, Deborah
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Andrew Busick Date: Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 9:43 AM Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: Mike Miglino Hi Mike, I'm sitting in the airport waiting to leave for our honeymoon. But I wanted to say thanks and we loved the Blue Tips. They were just what we were looking for and I got a lot of positive feedback from the guests. I'd definitely recommend them to anyone. Andrew
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Marc Antonelli Date: Tue, Mar 10, 2015 at 9:20 AM Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" The band was perfect! Everyone loved them. They were also very accommodating when it came to being flexible with our break times. I would definitely recommend them for future events. Thanks, Marc
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Debra Wilson Date: Wed, Dec 17, 2014 at 9:50 AM Subject: RE: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: Mike Miglino Hi Mike – we had a wonderful time! The band is awesome and so nice. It was a pleasure to deal with you all, again. Thank you! Debra Wilson | Apple REIT Companies
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: mary davis Date: Thu, Oct 23, 2014 at 6:53 AM Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Justin, We couldn't have been happier with the band! They were perfect. The dancing never stopped, which was exactly what we wanted. They meshed perfectly with the crowd and got rave reviews from all our guests. While our wedding planner did all the interacting with them, I heard no complaints so I'm assuming it went smoothly. Please thank them for me as I didn't get a chance during the reception. We'd absolutely use Sam Hill again! Mary
From: Leslie Jefferson To: Andy Jaspen Date: Tue, Oct 14, 2014 at 8:07 AM Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Andy, The Blue Tips band was great! Ben and his guys were completely flexible with the outdoor set up moving inside and they were awesome! The guests had a wonderful time! Thanks for the great referral! All the best, Leslie Jefferson Wedding Savvy, Inc.
From: Sara Shook To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Date: Mon, Oct 13, 2014 at 9:35 AM Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hi Andy!! To say the night was perfect is an understatement. It was absolutely magical! It was everything we could have hoped for and more. The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue was fantastic!!! The mix of songs and way that you kept the event moving was perfect. The band's energy was incredible! Everyone felt it. We had people coming up to us all night and the next day complimenting the band. Everyone loved you guys! Working with your band was so easy. Thanks for allowing our friend to use your keyboard during the ceremony! It was a personal touch that really made the ceremony special for us. Thank you so much for everything! It was a spectacular evening! With our sincerest gratitude, Sara and Drew
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: The Hamiltons Date: Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 3:34 PM Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Mike, We had an absolutely amazing experience with The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue. They sounded incredible and put together a fantastic set list that kept the party moving. Numerous people were asking about them throughout the evening and a few noted that they were the best wedding band they had ever heard. They took the time to learn a special request for us, Caravan by Van Morrison, and absolutely nailed it. I hope they incorporate it into future sets because it was that good. Prior to the wedding, Lucas was really easy to correspond with to sort out all of the details for the wedding day. We forgot to bring our first dance song to the venue but thankfully The Blue Tips were prepared and had already downloaded it for us on an iPod to use. All in all, we can't say enough good things about them. A+ experience. Andrew
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Melissa Hotchkiss Date: Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 11:09 AM Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Mike, They were awesome!! We loved them!! 5 stars :) Melissa
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From: Christie Clark
Date: Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 12:06 PM
Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
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From: Kathleen Franklin
Date: Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 5:58 PM
Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
From: Eileen Goulding Date: Wed, Jun 18, 2014 at 4:08 PM Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Andy -- We cannot tell you how much we enjoyed the Blue Tips Rhythm Revue. They knocked it out of the park! We are getting nothing but amazing reviews from the wedding -- most of which are centered around the band and what phenomenal entertainers they are. The dance floor was never empty, the music they played was spot on, and they MADE the party. Many thank to your and the Blue Tips for an amazing night. Eileen and Parish
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Andy Rinaldi Date: Tue, Jun 17, 2014 at 12:10 PM Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Mike, These guys were amazing. They were kind, respectful, and generally delightful. Their sets were top notch, and they could easily charge more. My guests were utterly impressed. Our wedding coordinator would love to add the Blue Tips to her preferred vendors list. She found their style to be unique and their demeanor to be professional. 10 out of 10: would book again! Thanks so much, and please pass my thoughts on to the Blue Tips crew. Regards, -Andy and Kerri Rinaldi
From: Melanie Bennett To: Elizabeth Ronayne at Sam Hill Entertainment Date: Thu, Jun 12, 2014 at 1:38 PM Subject: RE: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue and Sam Hill Entertainment Hi Elizabeth! Thanks for checking in! The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue band was really great to work with. I appreciated their flexibility as I don’t have an official dressing room here and they had to make do with a meeting space for their dressing area. They sounded great, but also made note of the fact that we asked them not to play too loudly as they were located in our smaller ballroom with floor to ceiling windows!! The wedding guests were on the dance floor all night—I only wish we had a bigger dance floor! I will recommend them to future guests at the hotel! Thanks so much! Melanie Bennett Tidewater Inn, Easton MD
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From: Ann Brown-Hailey
Date: Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 9:55 AM
Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue
To: Andrew Juge
-----Original Message----- From: Michelle Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 9:42 AM To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue The Blue Tips did an awesome job at the Woodard-Cregger wedding on Saturday! From the moment I walked into the reception at the North Hills Club their soulful sound was filling the ballroom as our guests visited and ate. They sing and play exceptionally well. Our guests enjoyed dancing and listening to them all evening. I had a number of people ask me about them, and the wedding photographer especially liked their sound and wanted their name and contact info. We may contract with you all again, since we have three other daughters. Lucas, tell all the band members they were a special part of this special occasion! Have a good day! Michelle Woodard
-----Original Message----- From: Katelyn Wolfrey Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 2:55 PM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hi Mike! The Blue Tips were great! Everyone enjoyed dancing to their song selections and I really appreciated Lucas Fritz keeping us on schedule-- he even came to find us when the photographer ran over her time limit to remind that the announcements needed to take place. We will DEFINITELY recommend them and your company in general. My photographer even did a blog post and strongly suggested them for anyone in need! :) Thanks for all of your help, Katie Wolfrey
From: D Massie Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 9:18 AM To: Andy at Sam Hill Bands Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Mr. Jaspen, The Blue Tip Rhythm Band was a hit at our wedding! They played great sets, everyone was dancing, and a several folks got their contact information. We were very happy with all aspects of their performance at our wedding. We will definitely keep them in mind for future references. Thanks again! -David and Kristi
From: Joanna Foucheux Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2014 12:56 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Cc: Tim Hagan Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hi Andy, The Blue Tips were absolutely AMAZING at our wedding reception. They were really better than we could have imagined and we feel like they made the wedding. A number of people told us, both at the end of the night and via email to say how much they enjoyed the band. In fact, after the last song all of our guests started chanting "one more song!" and the guys actually came back for an encore! We have become such huge fans of them that we went to see them perform at a music venue here in DC, Gypsy Sally's, this past Friday. Thank you so much for your help in booking them for our wedding. We are still reminiscing about what a fun night it was, in no small part because of The Blue Tips. We have already recommended them to some our engaged friends. Best, Joanna and Tim
-----Original Message----- From: Debra Wilson Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2013 11:56 AM To: Mike Miglino Subject: RE: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hi Mike The band was FABULOUS. We loved them! Everything went smoothly - from the booking to the end of the night. Thank you so much! Happy Holidays, Debra
-----Original Message----- From: Frances Butler Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 4:02 PM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Mike, Thanks for following up with me about the Blue Tips. I have heard nothing but good things from everyone! Rarely do folks stay until the end of the dance at 10:30, but they were still dancing this time. As always, it's a pleasure booking with you and we'll check in again in the spring. Thanks, Frances
-----Original Message----- From: Sean Rhoderick Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 8:44 PM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Finally getting our feet back under us. We had a heck of a time at the reception, in large part because the Tips got everybody on the dance floor. It was exactly what we were looking for. They nailed the special request we had for our first dance, were super professional and sounded awesome. I hope they had half as much as we did. I really appreciate them suffering my buddies version of Joy to the World. Happy to provide testimonial or be a reference if needed. We loved them and hope to see them sometime soon. Perfect fit for our celebration. Take care - pleasure working with you. Sean
On Thu, Oct 17, 2013 at 10:02 AM, Liz Curtin wrote: Hi Lucas! Ted and I just wanted to say THANK YOU and you guys rocked Sat night!!!! Guests are still emailing us about you guys!! You got rave reviews!! We will be sure to write up a stellar review (on the band's website?) and continue to refer Blue Tips for events. Ted and I are requesting your address if possible, to send you a little something to let you know how much we appreciated your leadership and guidance during such a whirlwind event! You really helped us big time! Thanks so much!!! Liz & Ted
-----Original Message----- From: Ashley Baur Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 9:24 AM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Everything with the band was even better than we could have expected! We all spent the entire evening on the dance floor because every song was fun! All of our guests commented on how great of a band they were and we heard that they were the best wedding band ever seen from many of our friends. They really MADE the evening! Thanks so much! Ashley
From: Logan Greene Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 5:59 PM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Cc: Charlie Humphreys Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hi Andrew, My husband and I both were extremely pleased with the band. Everything from the business side to the entertainment side was handled wonderfully. The music was great and exactly what we wanted. I loved how they adapted to our crowd and their music selections as the night progressed. Thanks again and I will definitely recommend the Blue Tips Rhythm in the future.
From: JeffandMandyPowell Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 8:45 PM To: 'Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment' Subject: RE: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hi Andrew! The Blue Tips were great to work with! All of them! Lucas was so easy to work with all night. The music was GREAT! The crowd loved them. I loved their high energy and they are very talented. I have done hundreds and hundreds of weddings, and I hope to work with them again soon. Please pass that along to all of them! Sincerely, Mandy Powell Wedding Planner
-----Original Message----- From: Fred Johnson Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 2:39 AM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hello Mike, The Band was AMAZING!!!!! Not did Bridget and I love them, but so did our guests! Everyone raved about the band, and we couldn't have been happier with their performance! Thanks for everything, Fred R. Johnson III
-----Original Message----- From: Troy Yarborough Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 9:39 AM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Mike, The band was incredible. Friends/family were asking "who are these guys"? all through the night. Unfortunately, we missed the first set due to typical wedding stuff you have to do, but everybody enjoyed it. Please let the band know that they "killed it" on the last set. The dance floor was packed and that tells all. I believe the band played "Try a Little Tenderness" for the first time. Please pass along that it was AWESOME! I wished we had a live recording of all of their songs to listen to for years to come. I know that was a long trip for the guys. We want them to know we greatly appreciate them making the drive. Lucas was the man! I hope I have an opportunity to see them again. Thank you for everything, Mike. Troy
-----Original Message----- From: Lauren Dennis Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 3:06 PM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hi Mike, Everything with the band was absolutely fantastic!! They were wonderful to work with and their performance at our wedding was top notch!! I could really go on and on with rave reviews. Not only did Brendan and I enjoy them but all of our guests did as well.....I have gotten numerous compliments on their performance from friends and family members. We just got our professional pictures back from our photographer and so many of her pictures not only capture all of our guests having a great time dancing but also capture everyone singing along.....everyone absolutely loved them and they really had a huge part in making our wedding such a great party!! Thank you for matching us up with such a wonderful band!! Lauren
-----Original Message----- From: Sera Morgan Sent: Monday, July 15, 2013 3:34 PM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Thank you for checking in Mike because I intended to write to you anyway. The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue was just fantastic, in every single respect. They were calm and reassuring when we were freaking out on the day of the celebration. They learned the new song we requested (Signed Sealed Delivered), and most of all they sounded just great!! Everybody danced their tushes off. I danced so much that I didn't really talk to my guests as much as I should have. In short, they were universally loved. One of my usually persnickety friends said, "Best wedding band ever!" You definitely could charge more for this great band! Thank you for hooking us up! Sera Morgan
From: Laura & Nat Hertzman Fraser Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 11:42 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment; Lucas Fritz Subject: Blue Tips Review The BLUE TIPS Rocked!!! Our guests have not stopped raving about how great our band was. We had The Best. Wedding. Ever. and we owe much thanks to Lucas and his band for keeping my husband and I, plus ALL our friends/family on the dance floor all night long. THANK YOU SAM HILL and BLUE TIPS for ROCKING!!! Laura
-----Original Message----- From: Kennedy, J. Keith Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 3:31 PM To: Mike Miglino Subject: RE: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue They were terrific! Everyone thought they were very, very good, and we all had a grand time. I hope the band found the accommodations and food to their liking. J. Keith Kennedy
From: Nat Fraser Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 11:48 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hi Andy, Blue Tips Rhythm Revue were awesome! They were very professional; they set-up on time; they used our ipod playlists seamlessly during their breaks; and most importantly, they absolutely ROCKED! They really were the perfect wedding band. Their set list combined a lot of genres and they were really able to get everybody out on the dance floor. I'd absolutely recommend the Blue Tips Rhythm Rvue and would happily serve as a reference if you have any potential clients looking to book them. Thanks for your help! Best, Nat Fraser
From: Jennifer Hamlin Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 3:57 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Stinson Wedding on 4.20.13 @ Pippin Hill Andy, The Blue Tips were a great wedding band! They got the guests on the floor and they would not get off. These musicians went as far as to don the couples sunglasses favors and even Grandma danced until the end of the night. Music ranged the ages and the couple could not of been more pleased. Jennifer Hamlin, CMP Events with Panache
-----Original Message----- From: TJ Gioconda Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 2:06 PM To: Mike Miglino Cc: Karen Peterson Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hey Mike, The band was great! Everyone is still talking about them. We have gotten several "best band ever" comments. The whole room got up to dance, even my father (which is a first in my lifetime). They were very easy going and we would definitely hire them again. We particularly appreciated their common sense attitude when it came to some minor scheduling changes. We can not get over how easy you and the band made everything. We will definitely recommend them, and you, to others. - TJ & Karen Gioconda
From: Mary Ellen McDonough Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 11:23 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hi Andy! I meant to write you sooner, even before you sent your e-mail! The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Band was fabulous and everyone raved about the music! They did a great job at the reception, and everyone of all ages, were dancing and enjoying the music! My daughter and her husband loved the band and were very happy they chose them. Thanks so much for all your help in choosing the right band. In fact, near the end of the reception, my niece came up to me and said she just realized that she hired this band for her job's fundraiser. She was so excited when she realized that, because she was loving their music! Thanks again, Andy... and thank you to the Blue Tips!! Mary Ellen McD. (mother of the bride)
-----Original Message----- From: Megan Whitlock Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 9:28 AM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hi, Mike-- I can't tell you how much we enjoyed having The Blue Tip Revue play at our wedding reception! They were courteous, friendly and kept the crowd entertained throughout the entire event. I had several guests inquire at the reception, either to me directly or to my parents, about the band. I know in the entertainment business referrals are the greatest gift, so I am taking every available opportunity to pass their name along to family and friends. I appreciate all of the support Sam Hill Entertainment provided throughout the booking and questionnaire process. It was a pleasure working with you, your company and the band. Thanks much, Megan
-----Original Message----- From: Edie Light Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 11:18 AM To: 'Mike Miglino' Subject: RE: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Good morning, Mike: We LOVED the band. What a great group of guys to work with and incredibly talented! I know I have passed their information on to several people. I think they will be playing in Lynchburg a lot in the next couple of years! It was a pleasure to work with you and the band members. Have a great rest of the year. Please give them my regards. Sincerely, Edie Light
From: Laura Ritchie Sent: Friday, November 02, 2012 9:43 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Blue Tips at Reese-Kosmin Wedding Andy, The Blue Tips wre awesome!!!!!! Love them! We love Sam Hill and are happy to support! Laura Ritchie Founder & Designer, Events In The City
-----Original Message----- From: Carrie Rose Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2012 8:33 AM To: Mike Miglino; Archer Rose; Marsha Rose Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hi Mike, I think everyone was really pleased with the band! I am looking forward to the video from our wedding photogs soon so I can relive some of the music and dancing. I know Jason especially appreciated the band learning his Eagles song. I'm not a fan of the Eagles, but when the Blue Tips performed their version, I actually liked it! That's high praise, haha. Wedding guests commented on how good the band was, and everyone seemed to like the flow of music. All the best, Carrie
-----Original Message----- From: Lauren Groves Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 11:49 AM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hi Mike, I can't say enough about how wonderful the Blue Tips were! Lucas was incredibly helpful with having the band learn the song for our first dance and helping us to figure out the schedule for the reception. Not only was the band fantastic before the event, but they played exactly how we wanted them too and they really did a great job with getting our guests on the dance floor and getting the party going. Many of our guests asked for their information- they were great! We had a wonderful time and I have to say the we owe much of that to the band's performance. They were better than we even expected! I am happy to provide a recommendation for them if someone requests in the future. Thank you! Lauren
-----Original Message----- From: Samantha Johnson Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 7:44 AM To: Mike Miglino Cc: JT Twigg Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hi Mike, Hope you are doing well. Thanks for checking in! The band was truly the best part of the reception- they were phenomenal! We greatly enjoyed having a band with music that all generations could relate to. They were all friendly, professional, and flexible. We would be more than happy to serve as a reference if that would ever be helpful in the future. Thanks, Mike! Samantha and JT
-----Original Message----- From: Brandon Ray Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2012 10:10 PM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hey Mike, We just got back from our honeymoon last night. The band was fantastic! Lucas was super easy to work with before the reception. Bridget and I loved the First Dance song which we requested they learn. The keyboardist had the right tone (sort of a Rhodes kind of sound) and Elliot made the vocals his own - these are the sort of things that were important to me. The Father of the Bride had asked that I play guitar on the Father/Daughter dance. Lucas and the band had no problem with this, even though I was playing the lead melody and we hadn't had a chance to rehearse at all. They played a great jazz set while everyone sat down and ate dinner...we weren't expecting everyone to sit at once to eat dinner but the band was ready! We had plenty of people, old and young, tell us how great the band was. The bride, myself and father of the bride are very much into music, so people had high expectations for the band we selected - I must say the Blue Tips met and exceeded those expectations! I had quite a few people come up and tell me that they were the best wedding band they had seen. Band played well, had a lot of energy, had a lot of soul and brought people to the dance floor. I'd be happy to be a reference for the band. Being a musician myself and getting the chance to sit in with them, I have some insight as to how the band works and I think I can offer a unique perspective to prospective clients. I found the contacts you had provided me very helpful in our final decision making. I appreciate you working with me and helping you find us the right band! I was a bit "picky" when it came to the music, but I'm glad you worked with me and that we booked the Blue Tips! I'll also be happy to pass along a reference for Sam Hill! Thanks, Brandon
From: Mia Buttinelli Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 8:27 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Andy, The Blue Tips were absolutely amazing. Everyone was dancing all night long and we all had a blast. Seriously, could not have asked for anything better! Thank you! Mia and Paul
-----Original Message----- From: Ian Sands Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 4:50 PM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hey Mike, We had an amazing time at the reception and so did our guests. The band was fantastic. Pretty much exactly the kind of sound and night we were looking for. I rarely stopped dancing. And they were good sports -- given that they travelled a ton and played in a barn without air conditioning! If anyone asks for wedding advice, I will mention the band for sure. Thanks again for handling all of the pre-event stuff. It was very helpful. Best, Ian
-----Original Message----- From: Neil Dixon Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 2:17 PM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Mike, Things went great!! I couldnt have asked for more out of a band. Not only was their music great but they were very easy to deal with as well. I would recommend them to anyone and will in the future. Several friends and family from our wedding complimented them and commented that they had not seen a better band. They were the "cherry on top" to an awsome night. Thanks, Neil Dixon
-----Original Message----- From: Taryn Siviter Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 9:50 AM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hi Andrew, We absolutely loved them! They were great and my husband actually knew the lead singer from college. I think they used to play music together or something. Our guests really enjoyed the music. My husband and I requested they play a Van Morrison song for our first dance; they sounded amazing! We would definitely recommend them to anyone who asked. Thanks for everything. Taryn Kinser
-----Original Message----- From: Jim Wilson Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2012 2:25 PM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Mike, Everything went great! The band was great and they put on a wonderful show! They were extremely professional, receptive, and I would definitely recommend them for a similar event to friends and family. Annie and I were happy with the way everything turned out and I think the band had a good time as well. We will keep Sam Hill in mind for future events if they should arise, and we have put the word out that you all do a fantastic job in handling events of this caliber. Thank you again for all of your support. Cheers, Jimmy
From: Steven Rubin Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 4:13 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Andy, Whats up! We just got back from Spain, hence the delay in my response. Being that both Pam and I are musicians and play in various local bands we knew going into this that the expectations for our "wedding band" were going to be pretty high. Everyone kept assuming that we would find this amazing, incredible band or have friends that would perform. I am happy to report to you that the Blue Tips Rhythm Revue absolutely KILLED it at our wedding. We could not have been more happy if Led Zeppelin was playing (well, maybe that's an exaggeration). I cannot begin to tell you how many people have commented to me since the wedding how awesome they were. I had an uncle tell me how impressed he was, I had friends text me in Spain with things like "that band was legit!" and "i have never danced so much at a wedding in my entire life." Boring it was not. We are so happy with how they did. The band members were super friendly, easy to get along with, extremely accommodating, and just overall a real pleasure to work with. I have already been contacted by a couple that attended who recently got engaged and passed along your information to them. Again, I am not at all BS'ing when I say that the band was freaking awesome and really made our event memorable for everyone who attended. We thank you for all of your help and will definitely keep the Blue Tips and Sam Hill in mind for any future events. I would not hesitate for one second in recommending them to our friends. Take Care, Pam and Steve
-----Original Message----- From: Samantha Fallon Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 9:44 AM To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Mike, The Blue Tips were AMAZING. they did such a great time. Everyone was on the dance floor the entire wedding. We are so so so pleased. We have received so many compliments. They really were way better than we ever expected-- so happy!! Thank you for everything!! Samantha
-----Original Message----- From: Susan Lloyd Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 7:28 AM To: mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue-thank you Dear Mike, The entire band was wonderful . The made the party and were just perfect in every way. I was very impressed in fact! Please share my compliments with them and thank you for your help. Best, Susan Lloyd-Graham
-----Original Message----- From: Karen Kelly Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 9:29 AM To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Dear Mike, Thank you very much for all of your help coordinating the Blue Tips. They were AMAZING. Everyone keeps talking about how wonderful the band was, and I truly think they made the evening. I hope they get some good business out of it. Please pass my best along to the band; they were wonderful in every sense of the word. Thanks again, Karen
-----Original Message----- From: Corby Hicks Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 9:43 AM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Andrew - Sorry it has taken me so long to respond. The band was GREAT. I can't tell you how many times I was asked where we found them... even the event staff (who see a band every weekend) went out of their way to ask me about them and say how good they were. They are clearly talented but also did a good job of engaging a crowd that could be hard to engage. So, in short, I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone! Best, Corby Hicks
-----Original Message----- From: tom shull Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 2:18 PM To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Mike, The band rocked, and we plan to tell everyone we know about "The Blue Tips" and Sam Hill. They played all the songs we wanted to hear, learned two songs for us and were easy to work with all night. They exceeded all expectations. Thanks, Tom Shull
-----Original Message----- From: Laurie Kirby Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 7:23 AM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hi Andrew, Thank you so much for checking in. We just got back from our honeymoon and I'm trying to remember who I need to follow-up with. We had a great time at the wedding. The Blue Tips were great!!! They kept the night moving and everyone on the dance floor. We were really impressed with the music variety they played and the overall professional attitude they had. I will recommend them to anyone looking for a fun, energetic band!!! We'll keep your information on hand for anything that may come up in the future!!! Thank You, Laurie
From: Natalie Bare To: Andy at Sam Hill Entertainment Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 8:39 PM Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hi Andy, Thank you so much for the email. I have to say, The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue were absolutely perfect!!! We had the best time ever! They kept the entire crowd dancing and entertained. It was exactly what we wanted and they were better then expected. Please pass my thanks along to them as well. (I do plan to send a thank you note soon :) We will definitely pass your information along! Thanks again, Natalie and Matt Bare
-----Original Message----- From: Thornett, Lyndsey Elizabeth Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 4:33 PM To: candace@samhillbands.com Subject: RE: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hi Candace, It is great to hear from you. Wanted to let you know that we were thrilled with the Blue Tips Performance. They did an AMAZING job. We received many, many compliments on the band following the wedding and many people said it was the best wedding band they had ever heard. In fact, we want to go see them play again! Do you know of any upcoming public performances that they will be participating in? Thanks for following up Candace! Lyndsey E. Thornett
-----Original Message----- From: Grant Schafer Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 7:36 PM To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hi Mike, A huge part of why the wedding was such a blast was the Blue Tips. They were hands down the best wedding band I have ever seen. Many of the guests agreed with me and told me so. The horns, the voice. Wow! I could not have asked for a better band. The best part was looking around at the end of the night and everybody was dancing. And I mean everybody. Seeing that just brought an even bigger smile to my face. Just today I was bragging about the Blue Tips and your company to a co-worker. She wrote down your name and actually a guidance counselor I work with is looking into using Sam Hill for her wedding next summer. Thanks, Grant
-----Original Message----- From: mass fogg Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 8:50 PM To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hi Mike, Yes, all went well for the wedding and, no surprise, the Blue Tips were great. Many compliments from the guests about how good they are and I proudly took credit for making the choice to book them for our wedding. People love the "older" sound but not in a nostalgic kind of way but rather a current fresh version of the classic music. A perfect hybrid of pleasing the older generation of guests with familiar sound/songs and the younger with a full power energy of outstanding music. Fantastic overall sound (motown/soul/rock), great musicianship, tight band overall and easy to work with (Andre in advance and Nathan, Elliot, Kelly, etc. at the site). Sam
From: Susan Thomas Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 5:16 PM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hey Andy, Thank you for your congratulations to the kids. The wedding was a blast. I want to let you know that The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue were awesome--everyone raved about them and they were awesome mc's. I hope you can get them a lot of "gigs" in the future. Please give them all my best, wish them the best of luck in the future, and a big "thank you." Thanks again, Susan
-----Original Message----- From: David King Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2011 9:08 PM To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment; emily.ciampa@gmail.com Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Mike, Thanks. The Blue Tips were awesome. They did a great job and all of our guests commented about how great they were. Lots of fun and we would recommend them to anyone. Feel free to use us as a reference for them. Dave
-----Original Message----- From: Emily Ciampa Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 7:24 PM To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Blue Tips Mike, Hope you're doing well. I just wanted to let you know that the Blue Tips were unbelievable at our wedding last night. They sounded better than I could have ever hoped for, they were great with our crowd (especially my dad), and provided us with an unbelievable time. If you EVER need a referral for them, please let me know - I'd love to help in any way I can. Thank you! Emily
From: Chloe Hodson Frey Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 9:50 AM To: 'Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment' Subject: RE: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue on Sat night Hey Andy, Kudos to the guys in the Blue Tips from Saturday night. They were super flexible and wonderful to work with, and by all accounts the music was great! We were all stressed with a very unusual timeline and high standards and I don’t think the band could have been better. Thanks for checking! Best, Chloe Hodson Frey Veritas Vineyards
-----Original Message----- From: Christopher Love Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 12:20 PM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Andy, I hope you are doing well. All I can say is that the Blue Tips hit it out of the park. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their music and commented on how great they were. I do not think a single person (out of 250) was able to avoid the dance floor. Andre was great to work with. Thanks, Chris
From: Brodfuehrer, Patrick Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 2:13 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hi Andy, I know you hear it all the time about the Blue Tips (I’ve read all the reviews) but they were awesome. We had an extra large dance floor put in to accommodate our dancing numbers and they kept it filled all night long. They told me they had a great time too, which was nice to hear, and we hung out a bit afterwards. At our insistence, they stayed overnight rather than search for a hotel. So that was cool. All of them were very friendly, respectful, and generally just great to have around. A very professional band with a very kick-ass sound. I would refer them to anyone and will at every opportunity. A million thanks for all your help in making our wedding such an amazing celebration. I cannot express enough my appreciation to your company and The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue. You both grasp the importance of music to this (hopefully) singular event and make it a unique and memorable experience despite doing it every weekend. Thanks, Patrick Brodfuehrer
From: "Brodfuehrer, Patrick To: andre' eglevsky Sent: Mon, November 1, 2010 2:44:24 PM Subject: Many many thanks Andre, A million thanks to The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue for making our wedding celebration such an awesome experience, from cocktail hour until the cops told us we had to shut it down. I told you we were going to be a dancing crowd and you guys kept the dance floor full all night. You sounded great, were very professional, and clearly grasp the importance of music to making a wedding the memorable experience it should be. You were loved across the board, old and young alike (I know you hear that all the time, but it’s true). You made the party an epic one. Beyond all that, you guys were fun to hang out with, which meant just as much to me. It was not a one-sided thing, and even though you are performing and doing your job, knowing you are having a great time doing it was very important to us. I hope we provided the energy you could thrive off of from a crowd and wanted to interact with afterward. It would be great to run into you guys again somewhere down the road. I’ll definitely be referring you guys to anyone who will listen (and even those who don’t want to listen). Stay awesome, Patrick Brodfuehrer
-----Original Message----- From: Erin N. Dickey Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2010 7:05 PM To: 'Andrew Juge' Subject: RE: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hi Andrew- I apologize for the delay - things have finally calmed down and returned to normal. Drew and I could not be more happy with our decision to hire The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue. They did an amazing job! We had received so many compliments on the quality of their sound and style. They really helped make our dream day a reality. Our goal was to find a music genre that appealed to all our guests - The Blue Tips were just that! Andre also went out of his way to help me with a last minute ceremony music issue. Our violinist cancelled the Tuesday prior to our wedding - needless to say we were reeling. Andre called around and had a back-up plan in place in less than 2 hours! He went above and beyond the call of duty. I would not hesitate to recommend The Blue Tips to family and friends. I hope that Drew and I have another occasion that warrants their services. Thank you for all your help. Best, Erin and Drew Lloyd
From: Alanna Mazzarella BRIDE
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On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 11:38 AM, Kim wrote MOTHER OF BRIDE: The band was fantastic. They kept everyone dancing all night long! And they were wonderful to deal with, friendly, fun and accomdating. We would recommend them highly. Please thank them for making our wedding truly fun and memorable. Wa regards Kim (Mary) Mazzarella
From: Alison Olds Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 3:13 PM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Andy, The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue was amazing! We had guests from all over the country and all were raving about them. They even got my husband's grandparents to dance, something I never thought I'd see. Lots of people are asking about them, so I have forwarded your information to them. Please send my thanks the Andre and the band. Best, Alison
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-----Original Message----- From: Elizabeth Honerkamp Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 11:42 AM To: candace@samhillbands.com Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hi Candace, The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue were awesome. They were a huge hit and kept everyone on their feet dancing. We didn't want the night to end. Thanks, Beth
From: Corey Groll Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 11:56 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Blue Tips last night The Blue Tips....wow! I'm so impressed! They were professional and got it started right. The lead singer's voice is unreal...I haven't seen people dance at the bandstand like that. Huge crowd and great stage/professional presence with the band....and the expressions that he made were great for the photographer. I want them back next year! Corey Groll Program Director Rehoboth Beach Bandstand
From: roberta opper Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 4:52 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Andy, The Blue Tips band was absolutely wonderful. They played everything we wanted. The Hava Nagila was excellent. Everyone had a truly good time and really praised the band. Please let them know how thrilled we were. Thanks for working with me! Robert Opper
From: Greg McCallum To: andre' eglevsky Sent: Fri, July 16, 2010 2:09:11 PM Subject: Re: Wedding Song Andre', You guys totally made the wedding a success! We can't tell you how much we appreciate your enthusiasm, professionalism, and flexibility (with the song) - the matching suits were super classy. We can't tell you how many comments we've gotten about our choice of the band. Please send along a sincere thanks to the rest of the band for us. We are your biggest fans! Take care, Greg
-----Original Message----- From: Jason Fernandez Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 11:25 PM To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Mike, They were great. Simply great. I'll give you a call tomorrow to elaborate. Thank you very much for helping make our wedding a fantastic time. Jason
From: Lisa Phillips Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 6:52 PM To: Hank Wells @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue The band was great! I got so many compliments on them and how I found them after the reception. They were very accommodating to all our requests - even some last minute. They didn't even end up using the ipod for intermission which I preferred! They performed great and if I had to do it again I would definitely choose them again. They were very personable as well. Nothing but good remarks for those guys, they were just great! Thanks for all! Lisa Kualii :)
-----Original Message----- From: LaRocque, Eric Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 8:26 AM To: candace@samhillbands.com Subject: FW: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Candace, The band was great; very talented and flexible and accommodating with announcements, etc. If we are in charge of future events, we would hire those guys again without hesitation. They have awesome sound and are great performers. They also deserve a profound THANK YOU! and praise for learning our 1st dance song on short notice - that was the highlight of our day. Have a good one. -Eric & Kim
From: Miranda Forte Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 1:49 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Andy, Everything went great! The entire ball was a huge success apparently the best we're ever had and the Blue Tips were a big part of that. Everyone loved the music, it was fun and lively -- lots of people dancing -- and the guys were all nice to work with (accomodating to a couple of changes in our night's schedule). People have said I should bring them back again, so they will definitely be an option for next years ball and a recommendation for anyone having a party :) Thanks so much for checking in and helping with my planning. Miranda Forte Bull Run Hunt Ball 2010
From: sarah jane maxted Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 11:28 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Andy- Thank you for the follow-up! The Blue Tips band was great.. Everyone was on the dance floor. We had a phenomenal time and everyone was impressed with the band. We will definitely stay in touch for future events. Thank you again, Sarah Jane Maxted
From: AlexanderD Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 11:28 AM To: hank@samhillbands.com Cc: apscreen; lynnalexander3 Alice.Alexander Subject: RE: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hank, We were thrilled with the Blue Tips Rhythm Revue. The music was great. The guys were appropriately dressed. I heard nothing but rave reviews from all who were there. I expect you will get a number of calls from friends who would like to engage the Blue Tips for upcoming events. Thanks for your support! This was a "home run" gig! Dave Alexander
-----Original Message----- From: Carmen Todd Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 9:06 AM To: Andrew Juge Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Andrew, The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue was absolutely wonderful! The music was incredible! We had so many people having a good time and they had lots of praise for the quality of the band. Andre was also very professional and easy to correspond and work with. The bride's mother and her friends, who are all in a bluegrass band that play in Fredericksburg, also had worked with Andre previously. Small world! We will definitely recommend this band to anyone and appreciate your help in making the wedding such a success! Carmen
From: Kendall Arney Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 6:31 PM To: Hank Wells @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hank, They were a huge hit. Everyone loved them. We're even thinking about flying them down to play at our rehearsal dinner in May. I'll be in touch. Thanks again for your help. Kendall
From: Lin Jia Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 10:17 AM To: Hank Wells @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hi Hank! Thanks for the note; the Blue Tips were great as you said they were!! Lots of comments from our guests that the music is great. There might even be a couple, who are friends of ours, that would be interested in having the band for their wedding next year. It's actually in Tahoe so that may be a bit of a stretch...as Elliot said it would be a lot of plane tickets. Best, Lin
From: Field, Jason M Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 9:25 AM To: Hank Wells @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue Hey Hank, The band was fantastic and was a big hit at the wedding. They did a good job of getting people on the dance floor and keeping everyone entertained. A bunch of guests at the wedding made comments that they really enjoyed the music too. I talked with Andre and Elliot briefly during one of their breaks to let them know. Andre was a big help in figuring out songs with recommendations and such leading up to the wedding. I can understand why they mainly do private events, but it would be cool to see them play around town every once in awhile too. Thanks for your help in setting it up! Jason
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 6:13 AM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: Re: Blue Tips Rhythm Revue follow up Andy: The Blue Tips were wonderful! They really made the party and everyone loved them. Thanks for your suggestion and your help. We'll definitely call on you again. Regards, Pete Foster