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From: Stevenson, Benjamin
Date: Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 4:38 PM
Subject: RE: Dance Candy
To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
Hi Mike,
Thanks for reaching out and we'd love to provide some feedback on working with Dance Candy.
Simply put, they were phenomenal. We had a slightly unusual wedding, with the band needing to play some quieter dinnertime music to start, then kicking off the full dance party later in the evening. We also fit in several quirky things at specific times because my wife is Danish and brought with her many different traditions.
Mark and the band were perfectly flexible, cutting their sets short when we needed some extra time for toasts / speeches, and extending in other places when it made sense with the rest of the evening's planned activities.
Regarding music selection, Dance Candy truly understood our taste and sensibilities, from only a short list of "do and don't play" artists and songs. The dinnertime music was a set of really nice jazz-focused tunes, and the dancing sections of the evening were a great balance of classic funk and groovy pop from the 80s to today. The dance floor was never empty, and our guests couldn't stop commenting on how great the band was.
So bottom line: We can't recommend Dance Candy enough to fans of dancing, the best of old-school and new-school music, and an overall great time.
We'll see what we can do on The Knot, as I don't think we have an account or anything, but I would be happy to put in a good word wherever we can.
Best,
Simone and Ben
From: Katy Douglas
Date: Tue, Jun 27, 2017 at 11:16 AM
Subject: Re: Dance Candy
To: "Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
Hi Justin,
I apologize for the delayed response. Thank you for touching base!
Dance Candy was fantastic! They are so talented and we received so many compliments regarding the band. The song selections were perfect and the first dance song that they learned for us was perfect! We really cannot say enough positive things about our experience with them and would definitely recommend them in the future and will absolutely write a positive review for you guys.
It was great working with you and we really appreciate you helping to make our Wedding a fun time for all!
Regards,
Taylor and Katy
From: Nick Iauco
Date: Tue, May 16, 2017 at 2:58 PM
Subject: RE: Dance Candy
To: Andy Jaspen
Andy!
Dance Candy was incredible. Nothing but compliments all around. I hope they had fun playing at the party. Please let them know that we really enjoyed them.
Thanks for all of your help. It was a great party.
-Nick
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From: Zach Cockrum
Date: Tue, May 16, 2017 at 9:34 AM
Subject: Re: Dance Candy
To: "Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
Hi Justin -
Dance Candy was the sh*t! I got nothing but compliments from our guests. They were super funky and interacted really well with the crowd. I could see the band leader tell the band to keep a song going when the crowd was really enjoying it. Mark was very responsive and helpful in the lead up to the event. Would highly recommend them!
Thanks,
Zach
From: Alison Arberg
Date: Thu, May 11, 2017 at 11:44 AM
Subject: Re: Dance Candy
To: "Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
Thank you, Justin! We will definitely be leaving rave reviews about having Dance Candy perform at the wedding! They were nothing short of amazing and all of our guests kept telling us how much fun they were and just how talented they are (and we have several musicians in the family!). They were very accommodating to all of our requests leading up to the wedding (including having my dad up on stage to perform with them) and on the night of the wedding, they seriously killed it. We couldn't have been happier with the level of energy and talent they brought to the reception- everyone was dancing the whole time!!
We will be sure to leave excellent reviews on the Knot in regards to working with Sam Hill Entertainment as well. Booking Dance Candy through you all was definitely one of the best decisions we made throughout the whole wedding process! Thank you again!
From: Lynn Bailey
Date: Tue, Apr 18, 2017 at 3:12 PM
Subject: Re: Dance Candy
To: "Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
Cc: marilynbailey2@gmail.com
Hi Justin,
Thank you for reaching out. We had a blast celebrating Saturday night due in no small part to the band. Dance Candy was awesome and caught our vibe perfectly. Music was spot on. The entire dance floor was full all night! The only down side was that it had to end :).
Thank you for playing a part in an amazing evening in Oxon Hill!
Lynn Bailey
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From: Erin O'Brien
Date: Thu, Apr 13, 2017 at 10:03 AM
Subject: Re: Dance Candy
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
Dance Candy was awesome! We thoroughly enjoyed having them and the kids danced the night away.
The band was a pleasure to work with. Professional, so nice, and always eager to do whatever they could to help us make the night a success.
We love working with you guys as a booking company as well and love having a band at prom. We haven't gotten to the stages of planning for next year, of course, but I think it's safe to say we will be repeat customers for a long time to come.
Thanks again!
Erin
From: Stephanie van Sasse
Date: Tue, Sep 20, 2016 at 1:14 PM
Subject: Re: Dance Candy
To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
Hi Andy,
Dance Candy was absolutely wonderful! We had such an amazing time - I have never seen so many people dance at a wedding! They played an amazing set of songs, and everything was simply perfect!!! I will definitely recommend you to anyone that asks - we couldn’t have asked for a better band!
THANK YOU!!!!
All the best,
Stephanie
From: Janet Geisel
Date: Mon, Sep 19, 2016 at 4:27 AM
Subject: Van Sasse/Anger wedding
To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
Hi Andy,
Hey thanks for your email. Dance Candy was excellent. I've been to a lot of weddings and have never seen all the guests jump up, right after dinner and head to the dance floor. It was so cool that our guests couldn't wait to dance to the band's music! Lots of feed back this week on the whole evening and everyone mentioned the band. Stephanie and Anton researched quite a few bands and were convinced with your talent/sound. They were right - the band has a great vibe. None of us wanted to stop dancing!
Thank all the members in the band for making my daughter's night magical.
Sincerely,
Janet van Sasse
From: Wendy Wyne
Date: Wed, May 25, 2016 at 2:58 PM
Subject: Re: Saturday with Dance Candy at the Wayland-Bowman Wedding
To: Andy Jaspen
Hey Andy!
Dance Candy was once again AWESOME!!!! Everyone had a great time and the dance floor stayed packed all night!
Thanks for checking in!
Wendy Wyne
Fete Studio
From: Wallace, Colin
Date: Wed, May 18, 2016 at 4:23 PM
Subject: Re: 5/13 Dance Candy
To: Justin Paciocco
Hi Justin,
Dance Candy was such a hit! We had a great time and everything went so well! Thanks again for all of your help. We look forward to working again with you next year.
Best,
Colin Wallace
Washington and Lee 2017
From: Rachel Withrow
Date: Tue, May 10, 2016 at 4:42 PM
Subject: RE: Dance Candy for the Lawson-Scala Wedding
To: Andy Jaspen
Andy,
Dance Candy did an amazing job on Saturday night!! Kept the dance floor full of guests and worked well with our staff.
They arrived when they said they would for setup around 2pm. They knew how to get in to the ballroom and get set up, and we were happy with everything.
Thank you!
Rachel Withrow
Omni Homestead Resort
From: shiva soleimani
Date: Mon, Apr 25, 2016 at 5:29 PM
Subject: Re: Dance Candy
To: Justin Paciocco
Hi Justin,
Just wanted to quickly let you know that Dance Candy was amazing and the guests loved them! Everything went very well!
Thank you so much for all your help!
Regards,
Shiva
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
"Hi Andy .... everybody loved Dance Candy, both the kids and the adults! They did such a great job and were so easy to work with. I'd definitely book them again in the future. They had a great variety, and the kids danced all night long. I appreciate all your help!"
- Ann Stoever (parent co-host, Collegiate Sweet 16 dance, spring 2016)
From: Sara Sommers
Date: Tue, Mar 22, 2016 at 4:38 PM
Subject: Re: Sweet 16 dance with "Dance Candy"
To: Andy Jaspen
Hey Andy,
Dance Candy was a big hit! My daughter said the students were dancing all night long. The band offered a lot of variety as well. The night seemed a real success!! Thank you for your hard work and communications!
Sara
From: Catherine Martin
Date: Mon, Mar 21, 2016 at 2:20 PM
Subject: Re: Sat night with "Dance Candy"
To: Andy Jaspen
Andy,
Dance Candy was awesome! The kids danced until the very end. I would definitely have them again. Everyone was very happy with the band choice this year.
Thank you so much,
Cathy Martin
Collegiate Sweet 16 parent/chair
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From: Skye Shulman
Date: Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 9:26 AM
Subject: Re: Dance Candy
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
Andrew,
DANCE CANDY was the BOMB.COM!!! They were so amazing and awesome. I could not have asked for a better band.
Please tell them how amazing and how much we appreciated them.
Best Regards,
Skye and Chas
From: Lindsay Kennedy
Date: Tue, Oct 27, 2015 at 11:16 AM
Subject: Re: Dance Candy on Sat for Francia-Daroy Wedding
To: Andy Jaspen
Andy,
Dance Candy was great! Very flexible on break timing and wonderful to work with!
Thanks again,
Lindsay Kennedy
LK Events & Design
From: Kate Murphy
Date: Tue, Oct 20, 2015 at 11:07 AM
Subject: Re: Dance Candy
To: Justin Paciocco
Justin,
Thank you for recommending this band! They were a great band- everyone loved their song choices and they were very professional! Thank you again for your help with finding them and we will be contacting you in the spring for our next event!
Best,
Kate
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From: Kristen Frey
Date: Tue, Sep 29, 2015 at 4:47 PM
Subject: Re: Dance Candy
To: Justin Paciocco
Justin,
The band was amazing and all went great! They were the absolute perfect fit for our Founders Weekend. I really appreciate all of your help and I will definitely keep you in mind for future events.
Thanks,
Kristen
From: "Mike Smith"
Date: Sep 24, 2015 10:56 AM
Subject: Re: Dance Candy
To: "Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
Hi, Justin,
Taylor may have already responded, although she's been swamped since the wedding.
Dance Candy was awesome! Everyone said "what a great band!" The dancing started immediately and continued all night. I wanted to hang out with the band more, just because I liked them so much--personally as well as musically.
And you may or may not have heard, but I had an unusual request which Mark Ingraham welcomed immediately when I called him a couple of weeks before the wedding. I asked if I could sing "My Girl" at the beginning of the traditional father-daughter dance. He loved the idea (or at least he said he did.....he may have secretly wondered if it might be a big mistake). It was also a total surprise for the whole crowd. Only my wife, my other daughter and the band knew that this was going to happen. And it was a huge hit with our friends. They all talked about it being a memory we'll never forget.
So, thank you Dance Candy for making that happen.
Musically, the band's range is broad. As you know, their song list spans decades. And each tune had a sprinkle of the band's own recipe, whether it was a slightly different arrangement, or a clever ad lib, or a a few seconds of individual musical or vocal interpretation.
In short, we loved them! The Blacksburg Country Club loved them, too. Managers said they want to invite Dance Candy to a future event at the club. So I hope they do. I'll be there!
Thanks for a great evening,
Mike Smith
From: Taylor Smith
Date: Thu, Sep 24, 2015 at 12:10 PM
Subject: Re: Dance Candy
To: Mike Smith
Cc: "Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
Hi, Justin,
Just to add to what my dad said, we LOVED the band. Much of the evening was a blur for me (as the bride), but one of my favorite moments in the evening was when the band began playing "The Thong Song." They did a great job moving from classics to younger songs like that. A friend of mine said a few days ago, out of the blue, "I just can't get over how good the band was at your wedding!"
They were great!! Please let them know how much we liked them!
Thanks,
Taylor
From: Andrew Kim
Date: Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 2:16 PM
Subject: Re: Dance Candy
To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
Hi Andy,
Thank you for your kind note. We had an amazing time, and Dance Candy was great!
The additional brass really made for a lively set.
We'll definitely keep you in mind for future events/friends with weddings. All the best!
Cheers,
Andrew
"I loved Dance Candy's first set of timeless, classic R&B and jazz covers, like Bill Withers to Sade. It made me immediately realize these were sophisticated musicians not afraid to tackle some of the more intricate jazz arrangements. The vocals were so spot on! The crowd they were playing to was mostly of a younger generation, and for a moment I wondered whether the band would be able to kick up the groove to keep this young crowd going. That's when I got the most pleasant shock of all ... the band started the second set from such a different place. It was like a completely different band. They covered Micheal Jackson (the hardest vocal to do well), Bruno Mars, as well as funk and rap classics that had the room of 20-somethings and myself (52 years old) dancing the rest of the night. I really was blown away by the musicianship and the amazing variety that I rarely see in one band. "
Gary Gauldin - sound producer, 4/28/15
Advanced Visual Productions
VCU graduation week party, Science Museum of Virginia
From: Marilyn Wayland
Date: Fri, Jul 10, 2015 at 1:31 PM
Subject: RE: Dance Candy
To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
Hi Andy ,
Our guests loved (LOVED!) the band Dance Candy. The dance floor was filled all night – yea! We sent the Groom a list of about 7 bands in January – with no prices attached -and I thought you'd appreciate that a 30 year-old's opinion in the selection process that was not based on price but rather on talent. From the mother of the bride perspective, the lead singer accommodated any announcements I asked her to make! And as Drew said – Dance Candy – what a great name for a band! I wish we had videotaped the wedding since it is very much a blur for me!
Thanks for reaching out to us for feedback!
Marilyn
From: Jamie Rostan
Date: Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 10:36 AM
Subject: Re: Dance Candy
To: "Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
Hey Justin,
We'll write more and send a proper review when we return from the honeymoon, but wanted to let you know how happy we were with dance candy--they could not have been nicer and totally nailed it!!! They didn't even take a break! Awesome voices and awesome personalities--could not be happier. Thank you again and please send our thanks to the band as well!
Jamie and Luke
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From: Melonie Marzett
Date: Mon, May 4, 2015 at 11:44 AM
Subject: RE: Dance Candy
To: Mike Miglino
The band did a great job I was very pleased with the group. It was great working with you again this year and I look forward to working with you later on this year for our next Jamboree.
From: Amy Gray
To: Andy Jaspen
Date: Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 10:37 AM
Subject: Re: Dance Candy
Andy,
THEY WERE AWESOME! We love this band - Mark was super professional - they gelled with the crowd and students and emcee. So great!
Amy Gray
VCU Director of Student and Young Alumni Engagement
From: Diane C Stout-Brown
To: Andy Jaspen
Date: Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 10:24 AM
Subject: Re: Dance Candy
Hi Andy.
Dance Candy was great.! They arrived on time and played just as we asked. Once the night got going, they hit it out of the ball park. Everyone was on the dance floor including many of our faculty and administrators. Kudos to everyone involved. We really appreciate hit very much and would definitely hire this band again!
Best regards.
Diane Stout-Brown
Senior Director
VCU Alumni
From: William Lanier
Date: Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 1:10 PM
Subject: Re: Dance Candy
To: Justin Paciocco
Justin,
Dance Candy was amazing! Everyone had so much fun at the Formal, and I'm glad we took your advice on booking this band.
Thanks and Happy Holidays,
Alston Lanier
