4-PIECE LINEUP
Guitar/Vocal
Keyboards/Vocal
Bass/Vocal
Drums/Vocal
Serious Musicians. Seriously Good Times.
Music that turns your event into the cool party guests will never forget. Take your event by storm with a rock’n’roll powerhouse performance from Hipshack! Hipshack delivers an appealing, high-powered show that gets your party hopping from the first crack of the snare drum to the very last power chord. From the moment they hit the stage, Hipshack is in charge and ready to satisfy your need to rock. Hipshack’s tight 4-piece combo of skilled players turns an everyday party into a one-of-a-kin . . .
The band was incredible! ! Hipshack couldn't have been more professional or friendly, and they played their hearts out! So many of our guests were on the dance floor all night - I think everyone's feet still hurt! :)
Music that turns your event into the cool party guests will never forget. Take your event by storm with a rock’n’roll powerhouse performance from Hipshack! Hipshack delivers an appealing, high-powered show that gets your party hopping from the first crack of the snare drum to the very last power chord. From the moment they hit the stage, Hipshack is in charge and ready to satisfy your need to rock. Hipshack’s tight 4-piece combo of skilled players turns an everyday party into a one-of-a-kind experience. By infusing their setlist with music requested by clients and their guests, the band delivers an unforgettable performance every time they hit the stage. Hipshack's proficiency at creating the perfect playlist for any wedding reception has earned them the honor of being named by Modern Bride Magazine as one of the 150 Best Bands for Hire in the USA! Hipshack is the real deal and the members take pride in being serious musicians. With this band you’ll get full-time players dedicated to the craft of playing music that will take your party to the next level. This band is comprised of music school grads with degrees on the wall and years of recording experience in the studio. Before the birth of Hipshack, its members all trained in the jazz and classical arenas. Their schooling, plus their comfort with music theory, helps the band create cool arrangements of your favorite popular songs. And to ensure that your party is the perfect one-of-a-kind event, Hipshack will even learn a special song request or two. Hipshack’s ability to adapt and play many different styles of music makes them the Swiss Army knife of party bands. With this small group of proficient musicians comes a mighty song list and a willingness to go wherever the next event takes them. With Hipshack, you don’t just get a party, you get a HAPPENING that everyone will be talking about.
Female Vocal
Saxophone
Trumpet
Trombone
Cocktail Hour Music (Solo Keyboards/Solo Guitar/Jazz Combos - Duo/Trio/Quartet)
From: Sarah Gaskin Date: Thu, Nov 15, 2018 at 1:40 PM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: Mike Miglino Hi Mike, It went fantastic! The band was great, coordinating with them was easy and I have nothing but great things to say about the guys. Very talented group of people, and provided a nice variety of music...easy and relaxing during the first part of the night while people started filling up, then they turned it up and got the crowd dancing as the night progressed. I got so many compliments on finding the band. It was also a VERY nice that they provided their own lights. Lighting is everything and I was very happy that it was included with the package. The string lights was also a beautiful touch. Thanks again Mike for the smooth communication. Happy Thanksgiving! Sarah Gaskin | Director, Marketing & Special Projects | A PLUS
From: Susan Chapman Date: Tue, Oct 23, 2018 at 6:26 PM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment Hipshack was great! They navigated the evening perfectly. Music was great and they kept the crowd going! The little I got to speak with them, they all seemed super nice and seemed to be enjoying themselves while performing. Our experience with Sam Hill Entertainment was perfection. Thanks so much and please pass this on to the band members. Susan Chapman
From: Lindsey Auer Date: Thu, Oct 18, 2018 at 9:57 AM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: Andy Jaspen Hi Andy, We absolutely loved Hipshack. The reception flew by so fast - must be because we were having so much fun! The band was SO easy to communicate with and genuinely wanted us to all have a good time. They responded immediately to any questions or comments I had and paid very close attention to details throughout the planning process. Again - can't say enough about how much we loved their music! Fabulous musicians all around! Can't wait to see them live again somewhere! Lindsey
From: Betty Date: Tue, Oct 9, 2018 at 8:57 AM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: Mike at Sam Hill Entertainment Good morning Mike, The band was fabulous which I knew they would be after hearing them online. We had a mix of young and old guests and they played tunes that everyone loved. The guys were so accommodating and very sweet. We are so happy we chose Hipshack. Big thanks to each band member. Sincerely, Betty Sent from AOL Mobile Mail
From: Colin Thorp Date: Tue, Oct 2, 2018 at 10:49 AM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: Mike Miglino Mike, Scott and the entire Hipshack band did an incredible job in making the night fun, memorable and special for Katie and I. We would be happy to provide a review on the Knot or anywhere else. They were great! Regards, Colin
From: Allyson Ward Date: Mon, Sep 24, 2018 at 11:42 AM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: Mike Miglino Hi Mike, Thanks for checking in. Despite the hurricane and lots of changes throughout the week Haley and Matt's wedding went really well. Scott was great throughout the process and the night of in accommodating all of the changes we had to make. Although we had a smaller guest count due to the weather he had everyone out there dancing and they certainly looked like they were having a great time. I look forward to working together again soon! Allyson
From: Bryant Davis
Date: Sun, Sep 16, 2018 at 10:20 AM
Subject: Re: Hipshack
To: "Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Eric Cohen Date: Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 9:56 PM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Andrew, Thank you! The wedding was amazing. Hipshack was phenomenal. They were a big hit and kept the dance floor going all night. I appreciated them playing the songs we requested in advance and sticking to the style of music we discussed. Our wedding coordinator had no issue communicating with them prior to the wedding. Thanks for your help along the way! We could not have been happier with how it turned out. Thanks, Eric and Courtney
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Sarah Haber Date: Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 9:42 AM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andrew, We absolutely loved Hipshack as did our guests! We'd had a full dance floor until our wedding ended at 11:00 pm and had many guests mention that they never stay until the end of weddings, but enjoyed it so much. Their music was fantastic and they were super easy to work with. Thanks! Sarah
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jennifer & Hunter Date: Mon, Apr 2, 2018 at 9:21 PM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Mike, Hipshack was fantastic!! We loved the music, they sounded awesome and we got tons of compliments from guests. They were also a lot of fun (and let my father-in-law play drums on a few songs, which he was super happy about!). They were also really easy to work with throughout the entire process, it was seamless. They are great musicians, and I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you so much for all of your help,we are so glad to have been able to work with Sam Hill, thanks for making this such an easy and enjoyable process! We will be leaving feedback on The Knot soon! Best Regards, Jennifer
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jimi Ann Burgess Date: Fri, Mar 23, 2018 at 10:29 AM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi, Andrew! Hipshack was wonderful! Everyone had a great time, and the dance floor stayed packed! I had a chance to chat for a few minutes with Scott, and he couldn’t have been any nicer. Not to mention a fantastic keyboardist and vocalist! They took the time to learn Girls Just Wanna Have Fun for us in a lower key, which we sincerely appreciated. We heard countless compliments about the variety of music they played and how awesome they were! A memorable experience for sure! Thanks so much for helping to make this such a wonderful evening for us! Sincerely, Jimi Ann
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jessica Reed Date: Thu, Feb 22, 2018 at 9:10 PM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Thank you! Everything was absolutely perfect! Everyone was raving about how great the band was. I Will definitely leave you a review by the end of the month it was already on my to do list. We will be keeping your info for any other future special events 😊 Thank you for everything!! Tell the band everyone LOVED them, including us! Money well spent for sure! _Jess& Ken Sent from my iPad
5-Star review on TheKnot.com posted 2/15/18: "We booked Hipshack for our January wedding and LOVED them! They had a great set list and everyone was on the dance floor! We got so many compliments about the quality of the sound and how much fun everyone had. Cannot recommend them more highly!" - Lindsey P.
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lindsay Thompson Date: Tue, Dec 12, 2017 at 11:05 AM Subject: RE: Hipshack To: Andrew Juge They were AMAZING! Nothing but praise from the members. They definitely got everyone up and moving. Our COO wants to find another event to get them back out here for so as soon as I find a date that we need a band, I will let you know. Thank you for checking in! Regards, Lindsay Thompson
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kevin & Julie Carper Hay Date: Sat, Dec 9, 2017 at 12:20 PM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Thanks Andrew! Hipshack was awesome! They did a great job! They were very professional leading up to the wedding. We loved their song lists, and the additional list for the female singer that we added. They did an awesome job with our special request songs and were very responsive via email in advance. Most importantly, they kept the party going all night! The dance floor was always going strong! All of our guests loved the music and had an amazing time! They are definitely very talented musicians and it shows in how they play their music! They were worth every penny and more! Thanks! Kevin
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Candy Gooding Date: Wed, Dec 6, 2017 at 9:22 AM Subject: RE: Hipshack To: Mike Miglino Hi Mike, The guys were FANTASTIC!!! We had such a great time with them and nobody wanted it to end at 10:00!! I will for sure reach out to you for our summer event!!! THANK YOU!!! Candace Gooding
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jessica S Peeden Date: Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 10:43 AM Subject: RE: Hipshack To: Andrew Juge The band was great to work with and they did a great job keeping everyone engaged throughout the night. We had several clients comment on how good they were. Thanks and have a wonderful holiday season! Jessica Peeden
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Christine Kostanski Date: Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 2:53 PM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Mike, Hipshack was absolutely awesome!! They sounded great and kept the night flowing and people dancing. The only thing I wish I could change is to have had them play longer! I will definitely recommend them to friends and family! Thanks for following up and I would be happy to write a review. Christine Kostanski
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From: Bridget Hawvermale
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Scotty Bearden Date: Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 11:55 AM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Andrew, I received nothing but compliments about them. Madison and Taylor are music aficionados and seemed to be enjoying the music tremendously. Thanks again for everything. The wedding was a huge success, and Hipshack was an integral part of that. Scotty Bearden
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Denise Cope Date: Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 11:46 AM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" All I can say is WOW! We are just singing "Hipshack's" praises . I will speak for the night of the wedding . It is always a bit risky to get a band never really knowing how they will sound and to your expectations . I will start with we are very critical and thought they were spot on! We were amazed at the range of genres they were able to play and felt we could close our eyes and the artist was right there playing. They read the crowd well and kept the dance floor full. Thank you for making our night the "Best Ever" Denise
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: amy readling Date: Tue, Aug 8, 2017 at 2:11 PM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" The band was everything we could have asked for. Jeremy was extremely kind. They were very easy to work with. Everyone at the wedding loved them and even mentioned them in comments about the wedding. Definitely will recommend them to everyone. Thanks for a great experience Amy Sent from my iPhone
From: Nathan Thomas Date: Thu, Jan 19, 2017 at 6:32 PM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Good evening Andy, I just submitted at review to The Knot and am happy to share my thoughts with you as well. Hipshack couldn't have been better! Truly - their easygoing nature fit right in with our process, and their willingness to adapt to our circumstances gave us great assurance. Most notably, my wife's 11-year old cousin wanted to play guitar and sing during our reception. The folks at Hipshack were totally cool with it and said they'd happily back her up. When she approached them on the day, they only asked what key she wanted to play it in, and gave her all the room she needed to perform. They didn't over-analyze or over-complicate, and that natural feeling made everything smooth. They did superb for emcee duties as well, and we couldn't have been happier. I had never booked a band before and had no clue what to expect from an entertainment company. I was very pleasantly surprised at your success in making us feel like your most important clients, especially as we had questions along the way that you likely answer multiple times per day. Sam Hill's website was extremely user-friendly, and being able to watch videos and listen to clips of bands made all the difference for us. These are brilliant features that will make us return to Sam Hill next time we need a band, and we will happily recommend the agency to others. Thank you for all you did to help make our reception entertaining! Best, Nathan Thomas
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From: Allison Cook
Date: Wed, Jan 11, 2017 at 11:47 AM
Subject: Re: Hipshack
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Susana Sierra Herrera Date: Tue, Nov 8, 2016 at 9:27 AM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Mike, The band was absolutely amazing!!! They sounded GREAT, everybody loved them, and they were really good at reading the crowd. We were really happy to have chosen them. They were incredible. Thank you, Susana
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Michael McMahon Date: Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 4:38 PM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: Mike Miglino On behalf of the McMahon and Clayton family - I want to thank you and Hipshack for an absolutely wonderful evening. We couldn't have asked for anything else other than the night to continue. From the smooth jazz in the early going and during dinner to beach music and into the upbeat music. The dance floor was packed, which is what we wanted. The sets were full and there was NO wasted time between songs. Truly a professional job by four professionals that cared about their music and it showed. I would recommend Hipshack and Sam Hill Entertainment to anyone for any event. Michael McMahon
From: Kettie Holland
Date: Mon, Oct 3, 2016 at 8:26 AM
Subject: Re: Hipshack
To: "Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
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From: Cathy Young
Date: Mon, Aug 22, 2016 at 9:07 PM
Subject: Re: Hipshack
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
From: Barbara Pollygus Date: Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 3:50 PM Subject: Re: Hipshack follow up To: Andy Jaspen Andy, Hipshack knocked it out of the park for the Four Ball event! Everyone had a great time and the music was spot on. Thanks for the follow up and always being willing to help. Barbara Pollygus Eseeola Lodge at Linville Golf Club
From: Cornelia Hill Date: Wed, Jun 29, 2016 at 12:45 PM Subject: RE: Hipshack To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Andy, Hipshack did a great job on Friday night! We were very pleased with their performance. They were well dressed and helped out with the reception announcements, as well. I would highly recommend them! Cornelia Hill
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From: kris riley
Date: Wed, Jun 15, 2016 at 7:10 AM
Subject: Re: Hipshack
To: Andrew Juge
--------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Zack Taylor Date: Mon, May 23, 2016 at 12:14 PM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Mike, Thanks for asking - the band was excellent, great musicians and easy to work with. Every one of them were consummate "nice guys". They were very accommodating. The pre-dinner music was very tasteful and then the dance music was just right. Please pass along our thanks to Scott and his band mates. Zack Taylor
From: Molly Sheffield Date: Mon, May 16, 2016 at 10:41 PM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: "Beth @ Sam Hill Beth, Hipshack was great! Everything went perfectly as planned, and they were a really nice group. They had a great set list and did a good job involving the guests, and kept everyone on the dance floor until the very end. They had a lot of positive energy and overall were a really great group. We were very pleased with our selection in Hipshack for the band at our wedding! Thank you, -Molly and RT Davis
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From: helene
Date: Mon, Apr 25, 2016 at 8:27 PM
Subject: Re: Hipshack
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
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From: Cole, Nancy
Date: Mon, Nov 16, 2015 at 11:27 AM
Subject: RE: Hipshack
To: Andrew Juge
From: Madison Jones Date: Thu, Oct 15, 2015 at 10:49 AM Subject: Re: Gallatin Canyon and Hipshack To: Andy Jaspen Andy, Thanks for your email. We just got back from our honeymoon and I am slowly working through emails. Everything with regard to the Hipshack band was spectacular. The music was great and the bands couldn't have been nicer and more accommodating given the change in plans due to the weather, which I really appreciated. Everyone had a blast dancing. Please pass along my sincere thanks to the band! We had a wonderful wedding and were glad they were a part of it. Best, Madison
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: mauri williams Date: Sun, Sep 13, 2015 at 1:28 PM Subject: RE: Hipshack To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Mike, The newlyweds are still on their honeymoon but think they will agree that HipShack was great. Our family and guests all said they had a great time listening and dancing to the band. The variety and dispersion of the songs throughout the evening was well thought out and I appreciate HipShack working with our wedding coordinator Hunter Traverse for introductions etc; it allowed us to enjoy the festivities. It was also easy to work with Sam Hill Entertainment, good checklists, recommendations and timelines for us to work with. Definitely a good value for our money and will be happy to provide a recommendation to other customers and refer friends to you as well. Again, thank you for making Elizabeth and Kyle's big day a memorable one. Kind regards, Mauri Williams
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From: Ann Sanders
Date: Wed, Sep 9, 2015 at 8:21 AM
Subject: Fwd: Hipshack on Sep 6th
To: Andrew Juge
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Fink, Andrew Date: Wed, Jul 1, 2015 at 9:53 AM Subject: FW: Hipshack To: Mike Miglino Mike, the band did wonderful. You can ask them yourselves, we have a wild family and friends and everyone was raving about it. Thank you so much for the management and s very special thank you to the band again! In addition, songs that we expected them to play over the PA were being played by the band. They were so talented in covering the wide range in songs requested. So very impressed. Let me know if there is anything else I can do. Andrew C. Fink
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Emily Bonnes Date: Tue, May 5, 2015 at 6:14 AM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hello Mike! Sorry this will be short- we are actually just leaving for our honeymoon. But, I wanted to tell you that Hipshack was fantastic!! Everyone LOVED them :). They were very pleasant to work with and made our reception very special and fun! The cocktail hour was great, they directed the reception and its events perfectly and they got everyone up and dancing! We could not have asked for a better band! ~Emily and Paul Campanella
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Christy Curts Date: Mon, May 4, 2015 at 8:35 AM Subject: RE: Hipshack To: Mike Miglino Hi Mike, Thank you again for all your help getting Hipshack to us last week on such a tight timeframe! I really appreciate you going above and beyond to make sure our President’s Reception was a success. Everyone at the reception enjoyed the music, and a few members requested the band’s information to potentially book them for future events. Our goal was to get people dancing, and Hipshack definitely accomplished that! Thanks again for all your help. And please pass along a thank you to Taylor on my behalf! Best, Christy Curts, MHS, LPC, CRC Career Counselor | Career Fair Coordinator
From: Karen Parrish
From: Kim Evans
Date: Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 5:08 PM
Subject: Re: Hipshack
To: "Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
From: Jacob Stein Date: Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 3:19 PM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: "Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Justin, Thanks for reaching out. I'd have to say that Hipshack was fantastic. They were really easy to communicate with, really responsive to any questions, concerns, scheduling issues, etc, not to mention helped facilitate a really funny sort of karaoke by the brides parents! The music was similarly excellent. They have a really wide range of styles, and are very versatile in performing many different genres. A lot of people came up to me during and after the event to compliment the set list, the band's energy, and their all around performance. They kept the dance floor rocking all night, but also accommodated a quieter set during dinner that was really good but didn't disrupt the dinner atmosphere. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone who was interested in a wedding band - we could not have been more pleased! They were nice guys, very professional, talented musicians, and put on an amazing show for our big event. Sam Hill was also really easy to work with, so thanks for your help and communication throughout the process. All the best, and we certainly will recommend Sam Hill and Hipshack to anyone who needs a wedding or event band. Sincerely, Jake
From: Katie Christensen To: Andy Jaspen Date: Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 9:12 AM Subject: Re: Hipshack Hey Andy, Thanks for reaching out! Everything was wonderful with Hipshack! We all wish the reception could have lasted for many more hours :). During the weeks leading up to the wedding, the band was very easy to communicate with. Thanks again for all your help! It truly made the night! I also left a review on WeddingWire! Katie
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: James Krukowski Date: Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 10:32 AM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Mike, I sent an email to Scott McCloud, but just to reiterate we could not have been happier. The band members were consummate professionals, the decibel level perfect, the song selection fantastic and the execution stellar. Everyone at the wedding raved about the band. If we had a request or any question, it was immediately taken care of. The microphone provided for the ceremony was perfect and allowed all of the guests to hear the beautiful vows. I would hire HipShack again in a NY minute. Thanks, Jim Krukowski
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From: Collin Davenport
Date: Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 4:31 PM
Subject: Re: Hipshack
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
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From: Hall, Erica
Date: Wed, Jul 23, 2014 at 2:02 PM
Subject: RE: Hipshack
To: "juge@samhillbands.com"
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Pam Mirick Date: Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 10:47 PM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: mike@samhillbands.com Mike, A note is in the mail. I just want to say, the wedding was wonderful and I wish we could have stayed on the River Farm premises longer. The music was awesome and appreciated the variety. Pam Mirick
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Sarah V Gentry Date: Wed, Jun 25, 2014 at 2:55 PM Subject: Re: Hipshack To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Thanks, Mike. HipShack was amazing! Excellent song collection, performance and style. Just what we were looking for. They rocked out to amazing renditions of Shakedown street, bringing sexy back, some ray lamontagne, sam cooke and lady gaga. Phenomenal. I only wish they could have played for twice as long! We've recommended them for two of our friends' upcoming weddings in the area. Thank you! Sarah
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Carla Harrison Date: Wed, Jun 18, 2014 at 12:14 PM Subject: To: juge@samhillbands.com Hi Andrew, What a wonderful experience for our guests on Saturday, June 14. Hipshack was definitely the perfect fit for our daughter's wedding. They arrived on time, appropriately dressed and created a wonderful mood of celebration. Their quality of performance was excellent! Her dad and I were very pleased! We would HIGHLY recommend Hipshack for any event. I know they will have continued success! Thanks so much. Carla Harrison
From: Donald Frush, M.D. Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2014 6:06 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack follow up Andy, It was a perfect evening and Hipshack was a large part of that success. My mother in law was dancing...the first time even my wife had EVER seen this! We had many, many compliments on music and the barn experience and we will be happy for you to use Hipshank as a referral. Pass this on to and members as well and we will certainly let folks know if they are thinking of a band that you guys are great. Seriously, if you need any sort of testimonial on your website I would be happy to provide this. The evening was and still is magical. Donald Frush
From: Elizabeth Ball Sent: Sunday, January 05, 2014 3:54 PM To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack Thank you Beth. Our experience was tremendous. From the get-go, Sam Hill was so helpful in suggesting several bands that would be appropriate for our event and budget. Once we selected Hipshack, the engagement process was seamless and well-organized. Hipshack communicated well with us, arrived and set-up on time, and were very very talented. The dance floor was the place to be for the second-half of the evening, and our guests have been raving about the GREAT band and fun party. We think Hipshack is magnificent!
From: Emily Wren Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 10:14 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack band follow up Hi Andy, We thought Hipshack was excellent; exactly what we were looking for! My husband is quite particular about music (being a musician and DJ himself) and so the band was extremely important to him. We got numerous compliments from our guests and everyone had a wonderful time. We were especially impressed with Hipshack's range - they played everything from pop to country to classic rock - and had a great sense for the room. They also did a fabulous job learning and performing our first dance song (an R&B / soul song by John Legend). I should also mention Hipshack was tremendous value for money. It was so easy to work with Sam Hill and I loved that we could go to one place and have access to multiple bands. My husband liked the website and being able to hear samples / see song lists to easily compare the different bands. The process was transparent and easy - even if someone isn't looking for a band like Hipshack I'd still suggest they go to Sam Hill to start. Best, Emily
From: Whitney Golden Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 12:05 PM To: juge@samhillbands.com Subject: Hipshack! Thank you for the well wishes! The band was wonderful, they were punctual, flexible and were able to get the crowd going when dinner was over! A couple of my friends couldn't tell if they were singing covers or if we got the actual name brands. Your service was excellent and we will not hesitate to pass along your information to our friends in the future. Thanks again! Whitney Tran.
From: Amanda Jerrell Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 1:15 PM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack Mr. Andrew Juge, Everything with Hipshack went well at our wedding reception! They were absolutely wonderful; they were adaptable with our schedule change (due to the monsoon!), played great songs we had selected and knew how to get everyone on the dance floor. Everyone was (and still is) talking about how awesome they were! We will be sure to recommend Sam Hill Entertainment to our friends and family members and also Hipshack to friends for their weddings as well! Thanks for all your help, Mandy and Kenny
From: Laura Schmoyer Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 5:56 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack band follow up Hi Andy, We were thrilled with Hipshack. They were awesome. Even after the very first songs, people were coming up to us to say how great Hipshack sounded. We had a handful of guests who are also musicians and every single one of them raved about the music. Hipshack absolutely exceeded our expectations. They learned extra songs for us, were easy to work with, and were completely professional. Not to mention that they are terrific musicians. People were dancing everywhere - not just the dancefloor. My only slight regret from the wedding was that I didn't get a chance to talk to all of the guests... but that was because I could not tear myself away from the dancefloor! I had so, so much fun dancing. Ed also loved the band. He was so happy that they played Piano Man so he could play along a bit with his harmonica. The guys made the night really special for us and we are truly grateful to them. Sincerely, Laura
-----Original Message----- From: Lacey Cordes Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 9:18 AM To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment; Daniel Hayden Subject: Re: Hipshack Hi Beth, Thank you for checking in. Hipshack was amazing and a huge hit! They were so easy to work with and really went the extra mile, they learned our first dance song and performed it almost as good as the original song writer. We had no issues with timeliness and setup, and they were very flexible with the schedule of events! I couldn't have been more pleased with the band and their performance. Sincerely, Lacey
-----Original Message----- From: JoAnn Andrews Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 9:34 PM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack Andrew, Hipshack was terrific !! They played a cross section of music and played it all well. During the dinner they played "jazzy" instrumentals and then when it was time to party, they really cranked it up. Adding the horn player definitely complemented their music. That proved to be a good decision. The band members were very friendly and they graciously allowed one of the groomsman to jam out with them (on his guitar) on an Allman Brothers tune. My brother-in-law, who is a professional musician said they were very good. He said he could tell, because they did not play too loud and you could hear all the instruments and singers. This was unsolicited praise coming from a very critical music aficionado. We received tons of praise about Hipshack and many people made sure they got their name. It was a pretty young crowd (mid thirties) and they had the dance floor packed all night. GREAT JOB !! We would recommend them to anyone. John Andrews
From: Christine Nader Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 9:43 PM To: Andy Jaspen Subject: Re: Hipshack band follow up Andy, Hipshack was AMAZING!!!! They had people on the dance floor all night. It was so much fun having them there! Thanks again! Christine
From: Susan Nader Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 2:41 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack band follow up Hi Andy, From my perspective, EVERYTHING with the band went extremely well! They were professional and very responsive to any of our musical or verbal requests. The music sounded fantastic, their song list is excellent and they certainly got the crowd dancing. I have only positive things to say about the music. I would highly recommend HIPSHACK! I appreciate the follow up email. Best, Sue
From: Ashley Windle Sent: Monday, July 08, 2013 10:52 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack band follow up Hi Andy, Thanks so much for touching base. Everything went incredibly well at the reception, and Hipshack was just wonderful. They learned a special song for my dance with my dad, and they played all our favorite songs that we requested from their playlists. Our wedding guests danced all night! They had great energy, and they were such nice guys with work with. We really couldn't be happier that we picked Hipshack for our wedding band! We would highly highly recommend them! Thanks again for your help! Ashley
"Hipshack was INCREDIBLE for our wedding reception at the VMFA in Richmond, VA. They learned a special song for the father/daughter dance. They kept the crowd dancing all night long! One of our favorite moments of the wedding was dancing with all our friends to the last song of the night-- Wagon Wheel! We will never forget that moment. We cannot recommend Hipshack enough!!! THANKS SO MUCH!!" Ashley White (6/22/13)
-----Original Message----- From: Betty Moore Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 11:44 AM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: Hipshack Hi Mike! Sorry I'm just now getting back to you. Hipshack was absolutely amazing at our wedding. Everyone really seemed to enjoy their music....especially Cole and me. We were thrilled that they were able to play our personally requested first dance song and they even learned the song for my father/daughter dance. They really did a great job and I would highly recommend them to others. Thanks for all your help with everything. Betty & Cole Edmonson
-----Original Message----- From: Billy Coyle Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2013 11:31 AM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: Hipshack Hi Mike, The wedding and reception both went great and we were thrilled with hipshack. They helped make the event lively and fun- from the quality of their sound to the song selection to their professionalism, we were both very happy with the overall experience.I really liked how the band went out of their way to learn a special request song for me(Burning Down The House), it was one of the highlights of the night for me. Many of our guests felt the same way and I will be sure to pass the name along to friends and family. Thanks for helping to make our wedding day even more memorable! Billy
-----Original Message----- From: Jack Culpepper Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 9:01 PM To: 'Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment' Subject: Hipshack Beth, We thoroughly enjoyed the band. They were just great and the music selection was outstanding for a crowd with a wide age range. They were very professional in all respects and would not hesitate to recommend them. The true telltale sign is whether the audience seemed to enjoy them by getting up and dancing and they were doing so from beginning to end. Let me know if I can be of further service. Thanks! Jack Culpepper
-----Original Message----- From: Rachel Davis Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 12:14 PM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: Hipshack Hello Mike, Hipshack did a great job for our event Saturday night. They were professional, showed up well ahead of time and were very flexible regarding the timing of our auction (which interrupted their playing time.) Thank you so much for a wonderful evening of entertainment and we look forward to working with you in the future. Best, Rachel
-----Original Message----- From: Dylan Schaefer Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 10:16 AM To: Mike Miglino Subject: RE: Hipshack Mike, Everything went great! The band was prompt, professional and the dance floor was packed all night! Their range vocally was very impressive, I would recommend them to anyone! Dylan
From: elizabeth kanning Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 3:33 PM To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack Beth, The band was incredible! ! Hipshack couldn't have been more professional or friendly, and they played their hearts out! So many of our guests were on the dancefloor all night - I think everyone's feet still hurt! :) We were so pleased with them and would recommend them a million times over! And what a steal! My father-in-law can't stop talking about how much more they should charge!!! I hope the guys had fun as well! Best wishes to them, and our heartfelt thanks to their hard rocking all night! Elizabeth and Todd Humble
-----Original Message----- From: Jeff Baker Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 8:57 AM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: Hipshack Hi Mike, Hope all is well. Hipshack was great. Jeremy was really easy to work with throughout the whole thing. We loved the music & everyone was on the dance floor pretty much the whole night. People have told us multiple times that the band was awesome. If you ever need us to give any feedback to potential customers then don't hesitate to reach out. I'll be sure to pass along your info to anyone that is looking for a band. Thanks for all your help. Best, Jeff
From: "Kelly Shields" Date: Oct 18, 2012 3:54 PM Subject: THANK YOU!! To: "Jeremy Shaw" Hello Jeremy, On behalf of Ian and our friends and family, thank you so much for a great party on Saturday! I am so sorry that I didn't get to thank you in person. I kept on making my way over, and I kept on being interrupted (must be a bride thing)...and then you all were gone! You did a great job...professional, fun, and read the crowd well. We got lots of compliments and really, a full dance floor is all the proof you need that you knocked it out of the park. Thanks again for playing such a huge role in making our day really perfect. Thanks again for a great time. If we are ever in or around North Carolina, we will have to come see one of your shows! Sincerely, Kelly and Ian Penfield
From: Greyson Kuhn Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 7:01 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack follow up Hi Andy, Hipshack was great! You were really on the money with your choice of them for us. They were extremely professional, cooperative and best of all, excellent performers. Everyone had a great time, despite the intense heat. I give them 5 stars all around! Many thanks for helping to make Warren & Chris's day so special. Cheers! Greyson (Happy Mother of the Bride)
Hipshack was extremely professional and accommodating. They were excellent musicians, and the wedding guests had a wonderful time dancing. I would highly recommend them!
-----Original Message----- From: Godlove, Whitney Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 3:53 PM To: Mike Miglino Subject: RE: Hipshack Hi Mike! Everything went GREAT with Hipshack! They did a fantastic job! Everyone really enjoyed the music! I will definitely keep Sam Hill Entertainment in mind for people who need awesome bands! You all were great with helping us choose who was perfect for our wedding reception! Thanks again! Whitney
From: brendan w reilly Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 1:38 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Cc: Holly McGarvie Subject: Re: Hipshack band follow up Andy, Thanks for the email. Hipshack was great and we really enjoyed them. They played great songs, and everyone loved them. Our friends were trying to pay them to keep playing at the end of the night when they had to shut down. We really appreciated the flexibility they showed to add a female singer, learn the first dance, and the- at the last minute- add a sax. They were pleasant and easy-going and were even good sports when a buddy who fancies himself a young Bruce Springsteen took the mike tried to sing "Born to Run." We'd definitely recommend Hipshack and Sam Hill to friends getting married in the area. Let me know if you need anything else. Brendan
-----Original Message----- From: CD Johnston Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 7:44 AM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: Hipshack Hi Mike! Thank you so much for touching base with us. Hipshack did an amazing job at our wedding, and all of our guests loved them! It was easy to get dancing going, and everyone had such a great time! I would truly recommend them to any of my friends who are/will be getting married in the area. Thank you so much for working with us, the wedding was everything we had hoped it would be! Best, CD
-----Original Message----- From: Tracy Adams Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 6:14 PM To: 'Mike Miglino' Subject: RE: Hipshack Mike, Just a quick note to say it was a pleasure to work with Hipshack. The gentlemen were more than accommodating to our needs/requests, they performed beautifully and the guests had a great time! Definitely a win-win for this event. I will definitely keep your contact info handy for future use. Hope to connect with you again soon. Tracy L. Adams Owner/Lead Consultant Adams & Events, Inc.
-----Original Message----- From: Charlotte Hanks Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 9:23 AM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack Andrew, Hipshack was great. They did an awesome job with Ryan Adam's "When the Stars Go Blue" which is my favorite song and is what I had requested them to learn for our first dance song. I loved how they played it. I had also been nervous about the jazzier songs I wanted played during the cocktail hour and dinner because I though that wasn't Hipshack's sweet spot but my concerns were completely unnecessary because that part of the performance was awesome as well. Even my mom said they really exceeded her expectations. I would not have changed a single thing with Hipshack if I could. My only regret is that I could not thank them myself. Please pass my praises and thanks on to them. Thanks Andrew! Charlotte
From: Judy Warmath Sent: Monday, July 09, 2012 10:05 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack Andy, We were very pleased with Hipshack, and they were very easy to work with. Hipshack did an excellent job of keeping everyone (125-150 guests) on the dance floor! Their dress, manners, and crowd appeal were exceptional. Thank you for following up and asking for my opinion. We have one child left, a daughter! It has been a pleasure- Judy
From: Elizabeth Engelmeier Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 10:55 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack band follow up Andy, Hipshack was FANTASTIC!!! I could try to be more specific, but to be honest, I don't even remember all the songs because we were having so much fun! :) We got a TON of compliments from the guests -- they were extremely impressed. HIPSHACK had the perfect vibe for us, fit our venue perfectly, and are very good at what they do. WE LOVED OUR FIRST DANCE SONG (Grow Old with Me). We were absolutely thrilled they learned it for us. So great. I don't enough good things to say!! Please feel free to use me as a reference if you ever need one! Let me know if there is anything else more specific I can tell you that would be helpful :) Libby
-----Original Message----- From: Will Thach Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 10:55 PM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack Andrew, Hipshack was perfect. Everybody loved the band and the music they played, and we couldn't have been more pleased. We picked Hipshack for the wedding after watching their promo video, checking out their song lists, and listening to their tracks. Their range seemed unparalleled by any other bands out there. Who else could sing Sinatra, Prince, Temptations, Lady Gaga, Van Halen, Journey, The Band, James Taylor, Springsteen (to name a few)? And they sounded really really good, too. Could I really get dance/funk/motown, jazz standards, certain top 40 hits, and classic rock? It actually seemed too good to be true, and as the day approached I was nervous maybe it was. Well, as it turned out they actually exceeded expectations. They sounded great in each song, and the volume was PLENTY. People were dancing the entire time, and complimenting the band the whole time. Hipshack was better sounding than in their videos and tracks, and as a bonus they backed me up as I sang (or tried to sing) "Born to Run" to my bride toward the end of the party. I'm convinced there's no band out there with as much range as Hipshack, who can put on such a great show and pull off all the songs in their list. I may be biased, but they were the most fun band at any wedding I've been to. Thanks for making the introduction for us, and if anybody ever asks you can tell them I'd fully recommend these guys. Cheers, Will
From: Melissa Price Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:41 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Cc: Blake Elder Subject: Re: Hipshack follow up Hi Andy, Thanks for your note. We were absolutely thrilled with Hipshack's performance! They were so wonderful and really kept the crowd moving the whole night. I don't think we could have picked a better band! Please pass along our sincere thanks to the entire ensemble. Thank you for everything! Best, Melissa and Blake
From: Tracey Walling Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 9:15 PM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack Andrew, Thanks so much for checking in with me. You were actually on my list of people to contact. The wedding was AWESOME. I felt like it was a fairy tale. Hipshack was absolutely THE best!!! Everyone loved them. They were all so nice and professional. We asked for a "first dance" song that they did not have on their playlist. They learned the song and did a great job with it. They had everyone on the dance floor from the first song and kept them out there all night. Hipshack made the reception a great party. They exceeded all my expectations. You were right...very talented bunch. SO happy with our choice! Ashleigh and I are now friends with Hipshack on Facebook!!! If I have a need for a band in the future I would love to book Hipshack. Thank you again for your help. Tracey
As a mother of the Bride, the best decision I made was to contact Beth at Sam Hill Entertainment. She led me to an amazing band "Hipshack." Led by Scott, Hipshack responded to my inquiry and was a dream to work with. Scott contacted me along the way to be sure we were good to go for the big event. Hipshack had the guests dancing before I even got to the reception. The band was professional and amazing!!! I would recommend them highly.
From: Ashley Whittington Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 4:02 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Bands from Sam Hill Entertainment Hey Andy, HIPSHACK was absolutely fantastic! They were such a pleasure to work with, it made my job quite easy! I have already passed their name on to at least 4 people who were interested in them. Thank you so much and we look forward to working with you again soon! Warm Regards, Ashley Whittington The Angus Barn, Raleigh NC
Hi Beth, We - and everyone at the wedding - absolutely loved Hipshack! In addition to being talented musicians, they were extremely professional. Our hope is that people will remember our band and our food - and we're pretty sure they will. Thank you! Feel free to use us for a Hipshack recommendation. Thanks, Jessica & Trip
From: Katie Baxter Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 5:33 PM To: Hank Wells @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack Oh my gosh! It was awesome!! I've been meaning to send Scott and the rest of the band an email to compliment them, but I still haven't gotten to that yet. everyone, and I mean everyone, was telling us how great the band was all throughout the night. My only regret was that when time was up we could have listened to them play WELL into the wee hours of the morning. We all had a blast, and the band exceeded our expectations. I will be sure to pass the message along to them soon. When all our guests were dancing, happy, and didn't want the party to end, we KNEW we had Hipshack to thank. I wish I'd had the opportunity to thank them individually. They were truly the best band we've seen/heard at a wedding, and we are so lucky that it was our wedding! Thanks so much for circling back around with us. As I said, I'll contact the band personally to relay a similar message. Thanks to everyone who made this happen, and your agency for always getting back to our questions promptly and in a friendly way. We are lucky to have done business with you. Everyone was asking, "WHO is that band?" Thanks again, Katie (Baxter) Moore
From: Mankin Mansion Planner Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 9:38 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Hipshack for Newman-Spencer Wedding on 9/10/2011 Morning Andy, Thanks for your email! Hipshack was a great band and very easy to work with. Scott and the other guys were respectful and very professional. The crowd loved them and danced the whole night. Glad you recommended them to my client, Andy! Hope all is well with you. Mary-Catherine Berry Your Wedding Planner, Historic Mankin Mansion
-----Original Message----- From: Erik Schmidt Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 1:41 PM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack Andrew, Just wanted to let you know that Hipshack was absolutely phenomenal! Scott was great to work with during the entire planning process. He took a lot of our input for the playlist and was very adjustable as far as the timing and length of the sets. Once they started playing you could tell they were going to be very good. Hipshack was a bunch of super talented guys who played everything from Elvis to Cee Lo Green. I've been to a lot of weddings and I've never been as impressed with a band as I was with Hipshack. They were better quality, better energy and better variety than all of the 7-8 piece bands that I've seen previously. Towards the end of the night they played a full 90 minute set that had everyone up and dancing throughout. The next day every wedding guest was raving about how good Hipshack was and how fun the playlist was. Can't express enough how great they were. I'd strongly recommend them for weddings in the future. Thanks to you for all your help with the booking process. Our reception venue recommended Sam Hill and I'm glad they did. You guys were great answering all questions I had, and were great about responding quickly with good information. Thanks again for your help, Erik
-----Original Message----- From: Courtney Hopkins Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 3:21 PM To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack Hi Mike! Thanks so much for the note! Hipshack was GREAT and we were so excited to have them as part of our day. They were the perfect band for us and I don't think I've ever seen so much dancing!! Thanks again for all of your help! Courtney
-----Original Message----- From: Pipa Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 5:01 PM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack Hi Andrew, Hipshack was a-mazing! They perfectly captured the "relaxed but elegant" mood we were going for, and they went out of the way for us many times. Our guests who are musicians were amazed by both their vocal and instrumental skills...I was too busy dancing to notice their incredible harmonies, but we got tons of compliments from friends and family across the age spectrum :) Thanks! And we will definitely pass your info on to others. Take care. ~Pipa
From: Meg Cochran Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 2:50 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack Hi Andy, Hipshack was perfect! We had so many complements from our guest and everyone had a great time. It was a fantastic party, thanks to Hipshack! Thank you for all your help! Meg Connor
From: Barnes, Brandon Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 11:57 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Hipshack Andy, Everything went great with Hipshack - Scott and the band were excellent on stage, very professional, and a hell of a lot of fun. They did a great job learning our first dance song and getting everyone out on the dance floor (not that they need much prodding). Thanks for all of your help getting Hipshack to our wedding to help make it great. Brandon & Shauna
-----Original Message----- From: Pipa Elias Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 5:18 PM To: Scott McCloud Subject: Thank you! Scott & Hipshack, Thank you so much for making our wedding so special! Not sure if you could tell but we sort of had a great time dancing :) Really though, your beautiful sound, your energy, and your playlist made the party exactly what we wanted. We've already received numerous compliments on your amazing harmonies and guitar skills. I know you all went out of your way to help make our reception even better (you even brought extra equipment) and that really means a lot to us. Thank you! Hope you had some time to enjoy DC, too. ~Pipa and Aaron
From: York Martin Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 4:41 PM To: Hank Wells @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack Hank, Thank you so much for the follow up. Hipshack was absolutely amazing. All our friends and family could not stop talking about how great the band was and both the band and myself shared the same sentiments that we could've kept the party going for many more hours into the night. They did a great job working the crowd up as well as working off the crowd. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding and reception, including Hipshack. If this were a star rating they'd get as many as they would want. Thanks again, York & Kelsey Martin
-----Original Message----- From: Julie Conaty Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 3:46 PM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack Hi Andrew! Thanks for checking in, I was going to do the same once we got back. Everything went great and we were so pleased with Hipshack! They took in all of our requests and made our wedding complete, I can't thank you enough for everything. They were great!
From: Allison McDonough Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 12:19 PM To: Scott McCloud Subject: Re: Thanks so much! Hi Scott! Thank you so much! Tim and I had the best time at our wedding and we owe so much to Hipshack! Our friends and family are still talking about you guys and how much they loved you! Everyone had the best time on the dance floor! I cannot thank you enough! I also appreciate all of your patience as I know I probably made no sense the days before my wedding. I took your advice and ate my dinner and had the best time! Please thank the rest of the band! We will definitely look you guys up when we are in Charlotte! You all are absolutely amazing! You are truly so gifted and talented! Please let us know if there is anything we can do to brag about you! Thank you and God Bless! Allison
From: Mary Ellen McDonough Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 6:06 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Cc: Scott McLoud Subject: Re: Hipshack Hi Andy! Hipshack was absolutely a huge hit at the wedding!! They are so professional, and great musicians! Everyone - and I mean all ages - were thrilled with them! I can't say enough, how glad I am, that my research for a band, led me to Sam Hill Entertainment, and then to you... and then to Hipshack! Thank you, Andy, for all your help in finding the right band! Not only were they wonderful musicians and entertainers, but they were very nice men, and friendly to me whenever I needed to talk to them. We have gotten so many complements on the band! My daughter has some friends who are close to being engaged, or are engaged, and we will be ready to give Hipshack's name, and your name to them!.... (Plus I have another daughter, and a son not yet married, so we'll be calling you whenever that happens too! Ha-Ha!) Thanks so much! Sincerely, Mary Ellen McDonough (mother of the bride)
From: Suzanne Pawlik Sent: Monday, January 17, 2011 11:44 AM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack Hi Andrew, Thank you for you well wishes! Everything with Hipshack was PERFECT!! My guest loved them and rave about how great they are. I was very lucky to come across you and Hipshack while searching for a band. Everyone was dancing and having a great time!! Hipshack is the BEST wedding band I have heard at ANY of the weddings I have been to. Worth every penny! Tell them we LOVED when they played Sweet Caroline (priceless memory) and Enter Sandman (another priceless memory!) Thank you very much! Suzy Colbert :)
From: Lotts, Michelle Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 5:51 PM To: Hank Wells @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Hipshack Hi Hank, I haven't had an opportunity to talk with my client yet (I was out of the office). But what I heard of Hipshack's music they were great. I really appreciated their professionalism. Scott checked in with me and Doug earlier in the week; the whole band was on time, set up and ready to go at 7:30pm sharp. Thank you so much for your help. It's always great working with you. Kind Regards, Michelle Lotts Colonial Williamsburg Conference Services
From: Heather Prince Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 8:56 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack follow up Hi Andy, The band Hipshack was awesome! They were incredible to work with and had great communication. Very personable! We were totally pleased. Thank-you for asking for feedback and I will certainly pass along great referrals! Thanks again, Heather
From: Ashley Baber Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 4:15 PM To: Hank Wells @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack Hi Hank! I meant to call Scott after the wedding and just say how great I thought they were. Such a talented band and I think a perfect fit for the group. And Scott was very on top of everything. Best, Ashley Ashley Baber Weddings Atlanta GA
From: ROBERT PENDER Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 9:07 AM To: hank@samhillbands.com Subject: RE: Hipshack Hank, Band was great, everyone commented on how great they were. Scott was very accommodating, very talented musicians! Would recommend to anyone who is looking for a band to keep the party going! Thanks for your help. -Gibbon
From: Brandon Weiner Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:24:00 -0400 To: Scott McCloud Cc: Whitney DiLuig Subject: Re: Thank you and Congrats !! Scott, Never got a chance to thank you guys for the awesome job you did. Everyone loved the music and had a great time dancing, also got some great comments regarding your introductions and 'cut the cake' riff. Everything was very seamless and could not have asked for a better group of guys to perform at our wedding. If you ever need a reference please don't hesitate to forward our contact info. Thanks again, Brandon & Whitney
From: Kelly Brinkmann Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 11:34 AM To: Hank Wells @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack It was fab!!! Thank you! The guys were great! They made us lol, great to our members- thank you! Kelly Brinkmann Retail Confectioners International
From: Amy Lowery Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 9:02 PM To: 'Hank Wells @ Sam Hill Entertainment' Subject: RE: Hipshack Hi Hank!! It went so well- the guys are great!! They were truly talented and made the music such an enjoyable experience- very professional as well!!! Thanks! Amy Lowery
From: Laura Jensen Norberg To: Scott McCloud Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 12:25 AM Subject: Re: Thank you Hi, Scott- Thanks for being in touch. I'm so glad you had a good time at our wedding. Everyone thought Hipshack was fantastic, and musicians and music appreciators alike thanked us for getting such a great band. I wish we had had more time for dancing, and I feel as though I hardly got to speak with you at all! I'm sorry about that, I was looking forward to a little chat as well as singing with you. I do hope you were well taken care of. Thanks for saying you enjoyed the toasts. We are definitely fortunate to have so much love surrounding us. We wish you the best. Let us know when you tour out to California :) Laura
From: MICHELLE SHEPPARD Scott, It was such a pleasure to have you guys make the haul out to Ocracoke!! You were more than we could ever ask for!! Everyone had the best time and are calling our wedding "the best ever"!! The music was absolutely perfect!! Bo and I cannot thank you enough!! By the way, sorry about Melissa, she likes to show her stuff after a few cocktails. She's very proud of the fact the "she got us two more songs". So funny!! Several people asked for ya'lls information and are interested in hiring you for future parties and functions. (of course it will not be as far as Ocracoke). I look forward to seeing you guys perform in the near future!! Cheers and muchos gracias!! Michelle and Bo Kornegay
From: Rusty Starnes To: Scott McCloud Sent: Tue, April 27, 2010 2:34:42 PM Subject: Thank you! Hey Scott, I just wanted to say thanks to you and the guys of HipShack for the awesome job you did at Susan's and my wedding in Beaufort a couple of weeks ago. You guys were extremely professional, accommodating and most of all you kicked ass! I can't remember the last wedding I've seen or been to that had so many participants on the dance floor. At least any wedding with a live band. You guys sounded great and I'm grateful and thankful to have had you play our wedding and reception. And thank you for accepting my father-in-law's request to allow my brother sit in for a few songs. He's heard me talk many times about Jim being a drummer and welcomed the opportunity to hear him play live. I hope we didn't step on any toes or offend your drummer, Curtis. I think my brother may have gotten a little overly excited and aggressive on the skins but he was so very appreciative to get to play with such talented musicians. He doesn't get that opportunity very often. Please give Curtis my sincere thanks for allowing Jim to sit in. If I can ever offer a reference for you guys please don't hesitate to contact me. I look forward to catching you guys out and about around town this summer. I really do enjoy your music. Best of luck in the studio and with upcoming gigs. Can't wait to hear the new stuff. Take care. Rusty
Justin, Hipshack f***ing killed it man! Everyone loved them. They did an awesome job! I’m not sure if we will be doing anything else as I honestly think we have blown through cash pretty quick this year.Thanks again for setting us up with HipShack they were by far the best band we have had in all 4 years I have been at Davidson. Best, Will (Davidson College)
-----Original Message----- From: Kathy Deighton Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 10:08 AM To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment Cc: Cheryl Subject: Re: Hipshack Hi Mike, We could not have asked for more, you all were great. I have had many compliments from friends and family. We cannot thank you enough for playing all of our family favorites! We love music, and love to dance, your music made it great. Thanks, Kathy
From: Maria Kosut Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 11:23 AM To: Hank Wells @ Sam Hill Entertainment; Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Hipshack Hi Hank and Andy, Ryan and I got back from our honeymoon a little over a week ago... even though it already feels like we've been back a month! So, I wanted to make sure I downloaded everything from our evening with Hipshack, and because I know you guys like to post feedback on Web site (I know, I posted some of them!), I wanted to make sure I give them every compliment they deserve because they were really great and I think a perfect choice for the night. To begin with, Scott was a really excellent communicator over e-mail and very accommodating. Ryan and I really wanted one of our friends, Thomas Gunn, to play and sing our first dance for us and the band gladly accommodated our request. Thomas even sat in for a few more songs with them. My dad really wanted our father-daughter dance to be a surprise to me, so they didn't even mind communicating with my father (in addition to working with me) to make sure the night went as we wanted. As for the actual night, they did exactly what we had hoped-- start off with some oldies/lower tempo stuff and, then, as it got closer to midnight and the lights went down, move into more funk/ modern stuff. They kept it pretty mainstream for us which was what we wanted: Beatles, Stones, Van Morrison, Springsteen, a really cool mix. Thanks to you both for all of your help and I hope to run into you both soon, Maria
From: Maria Kosut To: Scott McCloud Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 2:57 PM Subject: Thank You Dear Scott, I just wanted to send you a quick note to thank you for creating such an awesome party for our New Year's Eve wedding. Not only were you so accommodating up front, but I really felt like you read our crowd and got them out on the dance floor. I especially want to thank you for allowing us to include Thomas in our big day. I could tell he was in his element up there and I thought everything worked out beautifully! I also want to thank you for working with my dad to work in that "American Woman" surprise at the beginning of our dance--- I should have known! American Woman might be his favorite song of all time (and he is from Niagara Falls) so I should have known a Canadian rock band would make it into our wedding somehow! I hope you had a safe trip home, or a safe trip to your next destination. Many thanks, Maria Kosut and Ryan Gall PS- Thanks for all of your help with the countdown and allowing us to come up on stage... we had no idea how we were going to do that! It was a complete blur but I think it was for everyone else, too!
Scott- Thank you so much! We loved having you as a part of our special day. The music prior to the wedding and during the reception was amazing….You are all such talented musicians! Needless to say, the highlight of the night was Panama!! You have been such a pleasure to work with and Bill and I wish you and the members of Hipshack much love, laughter, and happiness. Stay Well and Keep on Rock’n. Love, Hope and Bill
From: Mindy Nace Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 6:19 PM To: Hank Wells @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack We are great. We have recommended you guys. Everyone had a great time and really enjoyed the music & dancing. Thank you so much! Mindy & Stewart
-----Original Message----- From: Crystal Whitaker Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 5:29 PM To: Leah @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Hipshack for Hale-Harke Wedding on 10/3/2009 Hello Leah, Things are great...and busy. Thank you for asking. I hope things are well on your end too!! The wedding was a success and Hipshack was very impressive. The next day the mother of the bride commented that she loved that everyone stayed on the dance floor. They were a really friendly bunch of guys. I also love that they are a "one stop shop" and performed for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. This wedding had an outside event planner so Melissa from JCE may have more insight that I do; but know on my end, I thought they were great! Talk to you soon! Crystal Whitaker Meeting and Event Coordinator CLIFTON
-----Original Message----- From: Angelelli, Jackie Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 12:16 PM To: Andrew Juge Subject: RE: Hipshack Hi Andrew, One word to describe Hipshack: unbelievable!!! What a great group of musicians. Thanks so much for helping me find them. I will always recommend you guys to anyone who asks. Jackie
From: Samara Freemark Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 3:01 PM To: Hank Wells @ Sam Hill Entertainment; Ben Schweigert Subject: Re: Hipshack Hi Hank, Hipshack was GREAT! Really, we totally loved them, and so did everyone else at our wedding. They were totally professional and talented, and a lot of fun, and not at all cheesy, and just seemed like generally great guys. Plus, they played a mean on-the-spot, improvised rendition of Strokin', for which we will always be grateful. Please let them know how much we appreciated them. Thanks so much to you and to them! Samara and Ben
From: carrie paschal Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 11:11 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack Hey Andy, We loved Hipshack! They were very easy to work with and extremely nice guys. They even learned a song just for us, and it sounded awesome. They had a great variety, and knew what to play when to keep everyone dancing. We and all of our guests had a blast! Thanks, Carrie Paschal Baker
Scott, you guys were just great!!!!! As usual, it took a while to get everyone dancing, but once it started, we could have gone all night...really! Thank you and your other members for your graciousness and wonderful entertainment...and for being so attentive to Carrie and Jeff, and everyone. Best wishes to you all in the future. Take good care of yourselves...and drive careful to all those places you must travel to! As you say, "awsome!" :) Best, Joan
From: Megan Vendely Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 1:28 PM To: 'Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment' Subject: RE: Hipshack follow up Hey Andy, Thanks for everything. The band was great... we had a lot of complements on them and we had a great time. We had a blast! We'll definitely refer people to them! Thanks! Megan Vendely
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 8:16 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Hipshack follow up Hey Andy, Thanks for checking in! Hipshack did an awesome job at the wedding--everyone loved them. They were the hit of the reception. They were completely professional, moved the reception along well, and were very responsive to our requests for specific music. Most importantly though, everyone loved them. Thanks so much for all of your help with everything! Erik & Becky Lindahl
I just wanted to let you guys know that everyone was really impressed with the music. I think Emily and I are the ones that probably remember the least. What a blur! And I wanted to thank you for playing a live version of the "Long Trip Alone". That was a great surprise. We both looked at each other with a shocked expression and said "They're playing it live!" Thanks again, Stephen 7/30/2007
Scott, We just got our wedding video back and you guys are such an awesome band!! Everyone thought you guys were great and I would highly recommend you!! Thanks for making the reception great...and thanks again for letting Will sing "Margaritaville"!! Best Regards, Kelley 8/11/2007
Hipshack was excellent! Everyone loved their style and we even had a couple guests join them on stage to help out on drums and vocals :) It was really fun and their music was perfect for our audience. I will definitely recommend them to anyone getting married in the vicinity! Mariah 9/16/2007
Thank you so much for playing! You all were AMAZING! Everyone kept telling us how fantastic the band was. Our wedding was more fun than I thought It could be. Thanks for being such a wonderful part of it. Best, Kate 10/27/2007
Hipshack was GREAT! They really evolved for our crowd. Things started off pretty mellow as people were arriving, but as the wine began pouring and people warmed up they really started playing some great music that the crowd enjoyed dancing to. Overall the event was a huge success for us. We definitely will have them back again next year!!! Thanks, Laura 11/8/07
You guys rocked! Everyone had a blast and thought that it was a wonderful reception. We were quite pleased. I'll pass along your sentiments to everyone. All the best, Charlie 11/10/07
From: Catherine Muth Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 7:26 PM To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Hipshack Duo It was FABULOUS. Everyone enjoyed the music - but especially the younger people - and that is the group that we wanted to please. Thank you! Catherine Colan Muth
Thank you so much for playing my wedding! You all did a great job, especially with our first song! Robbie and I were very impressed, as were our wedding guests! I have gotten so many compliments from many of our guests about the band! I just thought you all should know! Have a great day! Thank you again! Courtney - Sat, June 3rd. 2006 - Myers Park Country Club - Charlotte, NC
I just wanted to say that you guys were absolutely wonderful at our wedding last weekend! We had such a good time. Our guests are still raving about how great you guys were. I have given out your name to several people. You really kept the crowd on their feet. Jason and I could not have asked for a better band! We will definitely keep you in mind for future events. Hope all is well. Thanks again for making our wedding such a memorable experience!!! Erin - Sat April 29, 2006 - the Terrace - Charlotte, NC
So many of our friends loved you guys. I can't tell you how many people remarked about your energy packed performance. A lot of my friends who are "music snobs" were impressed with the array of music you played as well as your talent. Thanks again for everything and I would recommend you guys to anyone who wants a great band for any event. Take care and God bless Jude and Sarah November 4 - 2006
We really appreciate you playing for us. So many people have said how impressed they were with you guys. You were awesome and made our wedding day even better! Thanks so much for everything! Ginnie
I have been meaning to send you an email and tell you thank you for a job well done. We all had a great time. I especially appreciated the Police songs, and thank you for pulling off "old time rock and roll" Sean
Hello, Patrick and I had such a fantastic time at our wedding and Hipshack played a HUGE part in that. Thank you so much! You guys were so good (!!!!!).....I had so many guests compliment you and you just blew us away. And the Ray Lamontagne song was perfect! Thank you and take care! Ellie and Patrick