7-PIECE LINEUP
Female Vocal, Guitar/Vocal, Bass/Vocal, Keyboards/Vocal, Drums, Saxophone/Vocal, Trumpet/Vocal
Female Vocal, Guitar/Vocal, Bass/Vocal, Keyboards/Vocal, Drums, Saxophone/Vocal, Trumpet/Vocal
The Sky's the Limit
A group of seven dynamic musicians who reach for the sky every time they hit the stage, HORIZON is non-stop excitement! Enthusiasm and energy best describe this funky, upbeat dance band. The band features an exceptional four-piece rhythm section, two incredible horn players (trumpet & saxophone), and a female vocalist who always delivers a "show stopping" perfomance. Each member of the rhythm section is featured either on lead vocals, or background harmonies. Whether your sights are set on the . . .
Simply put, Horizon was fantastic! There were 200 people on the dance floor from the minute they started until they stopped. More importantly, they're just a great group of people. Lawrence was wonderful to work with.
A group of seven dynamic musicians who reach for the sky every time they hit the stage, HORIZON is non-stop excitement! Enthusiasm and energy best describe this funky, upbeat dance band. The band features an exceptional four-piece rhythm section, two incredible horn players (trumpet & saxophone), and a female vocalist who always delivers a "show stopping" perfomance. Each member of the rhythm section is featured either on lead vocals, or background harmonies. Whether your sights are set on the sixties or the new millennium, high-energy dance music, jazz and light dinner music, or the soulful sounds of Motown, look no further than HORIZON. This band has entertained audiences as the opening act for The Temptations, Midnight Star, and War. In addition, some of HORIZON's satisfied clients include Schwartzchild Jewelers, Wintergreen Resort, the law firm of Allen and Allen, and the law firm of Klima & Pezzlo. Let HORIZON treat the guests of your corporate function, wedding reception, or social event to an unforgettable experience. This band's combination of professionalism, experience, and energy will create an event that will be talked about for years. HORIZON travels with a top of the line lighting & sound system and an experienced sound technician to create a trouble-free event for you. When "the sky is the limit" look no further than HORIZON.
None Available
Cocktail Hour Music (Solo Keyboard/Jazz Quartet)
Wedding Ceremony Sound System (Lav Mic/Mic on Stand/Sound Technician)
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Rich Bell Date: Wed, Jul 11, 2018 at 4:25 PM Subject: Re: Horizon To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment" The Band was amazing and Lawrence was super easy to work with. The music was fantastic, everyone danced all night and raved about the band. Rich
"Horizon was all that we imagined and more! They really read the crowd and gave off such a positive energy!" Hope and Patrick 6/16/18
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Theresa Burton Date: Mon, May 21, 2018 at 4:35 PM Subject: RE: Horizon To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Andrew, The band was wonderful, they showed up early, got set up and everything went smoothly, I did not have to give them any direction at all. Very pleased and everyone loved them! Thank you, Theresa
From: Margaret Date: April 23, 2018 at 4:24:46 PM EDT To: Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Horizon I wanted to let you know how awesome Horizon was for my daughter’s wedding this past Saturday night!! All the guests loved them and I have never seen so many people out dancing at a wedding before. The music was incredible. They also were accommodating when the exit plan my daughter had in place fell through and they played the horns parade style with the wedding guests following behind them. They made the end as fun as the rest of the event! Our family is very grateful. Thank you, Margaret Browning
From: Benjamin Breaux Date: Fri, Nov 10, 2017 at 2:39 PM Subject: Re: Horizon follow up - Nov 3 for Breaux-Phillips Wedding To: Andy Jaspen Andy, We had the best night of our lives and Horizon played a huge part in making that happen. We received so many compliments on the band's performance. Their energy, song selection, and ability to facilitate the best party we've ever thrown contributed to a perfect evening. We are just sad that we can't get married again and have them play for us. If we have any need for a band in the future, we will certainly be sure to contact you again for a Horizon / Breaux-Phillips reunion. Thank you so much, Benjamin & Ryan
From: Rebecca O'Donnell Date: Fri, Nov 10, 2017 at 10:32 AM Subject: Re: Horizon follow up - Nov 3 for Breaux-Phillips Wedding To: Andy Jaspen Andy, Thanks so much for your email. I was THRILLED with Horizon and will definitely be recommending them in the future!!! They had the dance floor PACKED all night, they were super nice and professional, and just sounded absolutely AMAZING. I can't say enough nice things about them, and I think Benjamin and Ryan were very happy with them as well! Thanks for always sending me such awesome bands!!! Rebecca Rebecca O'Donnell Director, Wedding Operations/Senior Planner Blue Canary Special Events
5-star review on TheKnot.com posted 11/09/2017 "I can't begin to describe how amazing the band Horizon was at our wedding reception!! Our guests are still raving about them and many actually commented that they thought they were the best band they had heard at any wedding reception. We loved them and the dance floor was packed all night long! Their song selection was the best and their energy incredible! The band leader, Lawrence was so easy to work with and we genuinely felt he wanted us to have the best reception ever! Choosing the right band was our number one priority from the very beginning. Undoubtedly, we made the very best decision hiring Horizon through Sam Hill Entertainment!! Andy Jaspen at Sam Hill was so helpful in the entire process of making this decision and was always available to answer questions and offer suggestions. A great person to work with! We made the right choice and are so happy we did!"
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Janecek, Brian Date: Fri, Nov 3, 2017 at 11:06 AM Subject: RE: Horizon To: Andrew Juge Hi Andrew, Thank you very much for all of your help. Working with Sam Hill Bands was effortless and made this experience flawless. Regarding the band. I had high expectations for the band after watching several video performances and reading reviews. However, after last night, they far exceeded those expectations. They were professional, energetic and had a great set list that seemed to always play the right next song. I received multiple comments and compliments about how impressed our guests were with the entertainment. It was a pleasure having them perform at our party. Please send my appreciation to the band, themselves. Brian Janecek
From: Windy Jennings Date: Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 11:32 AM Subject: Re: Horizon To: Andy Jaspen Yes - Horizon is ALWAYS great, Andy. One of the best and easiest bands I work with all the time. I told Lawrence as much :) He should train other bands on customer service. Because he's pretty fantastic. They are always happy, nice to work with and super easy. And ALWAYS on time... or early. I really heart them :) Windy Jennings LK Events and Design
From: Jennifer Blanton Date: Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 9:37 AM Subject: Re: Horizon To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andy, Horizon was FABULOUS!!!! Everyone and I mean everyone raved about them and said they were the best band they had heard at a wedding!!! We couldn't have been happier!!! In fact, one of Kaleigh's bridesmaids is getting married next October and is very interested in them. We will give her all the info. We LOVED HORIZON!!!!! They are the best!! The dance floor was packed all night! We made the best choice hiring them!!! Happy to comment on your behalf for The Knot. Thanks for everything! Jennifer (Kaleigh's mom)
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Gary Cole Date: Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 10:43 AM Subject: Re: Horizon To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Andrew, Let me just tell you what a pleasure it was working with the band Horizon and the music that they provided for my daughter Lauren‘s wedding. Lawrence Blow and the crew could not have been nicer and could not have performed better. It is my feeling that a wedding is made by the quality of the music you provide for those attending. There is not one person that hasn’t commented on what a great job the band did and how much fun the wedding was. It is without reservation that I would recommend the band horizon to put that quality finishing touch on a great day at a wedding. Thank you again for providing such a quality band for our reception!! Gary Cole father of the bride
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Patricia Date: Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 7:32 AM Subject: LOVE To: Sam Hill Entertainment Horizon band , Lawrence Blow! You just covered by daughters wedding this past weekend at the Tides Inn. There are no words to describe your band other than awesome, phenomenal, rockin', downright wicked (I am a 60-year-old woman saying it like it is). Every single person that came up to me that night wanted to know the name of the band and how phenomenal you all were. I have NEVER, NEVER, NEVER known a band to play for four hours straight with one break! If you need a personal spokes person or a personal reference have the interested person contact me! Thank you, thank you, thank you for making my daughter's wedding something very special and will be remembered for a lifetime. Patty O'Brien (Mother of the Bride) P.S My husband was astounded that the person singing MY WISH for the father daughter dance sounded just like Rascal Flatts!
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: cshytle Date: Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 8:54 AM Subject: Re: Horizon To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Mr. Juge, We thought the Horizon Band did an amazing job at our daughter's Wedding Reception this past weekend. We heard a lot of positive feedback from our guests of approximately 300 people. The band's performance was truly of professional quality. Their performance consisted of a variety of dance and party music, just as we requested. We loved the brass, vocals and all of their other instrumentation. Bottom line...we loved them! Please pass along our sincere thanks to the band for helping to make my daughter and new son-in-law's Reception so very special and memorable. Thank you much! Chip Shytle
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Will Russell Date: Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 8:33 AM Subject: Re: Horizon To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Andrew, I expected a great show, but was honestly blown away by their performance. I couldn't have been happier with everything and we got so many compliments on how great a job they did. Lawrence was super easy to work with. Would try again, would recommend to a friend! WR
5-star review on TheKnot.com posted 07/26/2017 "We booked Horizon through Sam Hill and they were a hit at our wedding! Even our photographer commented on how many people were dancing. Andy at Sam Hill made the process so easy. We received regular emails with all the information we needed. I never felt I had to "track down" this vendor because the team at Sam Hill seemed to anticipate all my questions before they were asked. They are extremely professional!"
From: Carolyn Crabtree Date: Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 9:25 AM Subject: Re: Horizon To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andy, Everything was wonderful with Horizon! Our photographer, Will Walker, who does an "At First Glance" on his blog mentioned Horizon and how packed the dance floor was in his short blurb about the most memorable parts of the wedding. My now husband, Chris, talked to Lawrence the week of and he was very accommodating for our first dance. We were the third in our group of friends to have Horizon at their wedding and there will be two more that we know of after. How fun to relive it! I will leave a great review on The Knot when we're back from our honeymoon. Cheers from the French Riveria! Carolyn
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From: Sarah Peck
Date: Tue, Jul 4, 2017 at 9:41 AM
Subject: Thank you!
To: Andrew Juge
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From: Branden Cohen
Date: Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 12:35 PM
Subject: Re: Horizon
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
5-star rating on TheKnot.com posted 04/09/2017 "Sam Hill and the entire team were fantastic. Finding our wedding band was incredibly EASY and FUN. Andy at Sam Hill was especially great to work with. Sam Hill would check in every so often to ensure everything was running smoothly and always there to offer any assistance we needed. We booked Horizon for our wedding band and they were unbelievable! My wife and I could not have imagined the big day without the help of Sam Hill and Horizon. We reached out to Sam Hill and had Horizon booked within only a few days. I'm glad that Sam Hill is working with another bride/groom that is currently planning their wedding as I know the music will be fantastic for their special day. Thanks Sam Hill!"
From: Molly Keyes Date: Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 9:40 AM Subject: Re: Horizon To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" < Hi Andy, Thank you so much!! We had the most amazing weekend! Horizon and the Sam Hill team were incredible. We've received so many compliments from friends and family about the band and music. There was literally zero hesitation to get on the dance floor -- that was where everyone hung out all night!! Thank you for all of your help and we will absolutely be happy to write a review. Again, thanks so much for the well wishes and hard work! Warmly, Molly
From: Nicole Baeza Date: Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 12:58 PM Subject: Re: Shelton-Bradshaw Wedding with "Horizon" To: Andy Jaspen Hey Andy, Horizon is a delight to work with as always! The band was very accommodating with changing the schedule on the fly when the ceremony was running a little behind schedule. Thanks for reaching out! Kind Regards, Nicole Baeza Notable Events by Nicole
From: Tia Nusbaum Date: Wed, Mar 8, 2017 at 10:25 AM Subject: Re: Holland-Ramirez Wedding with "Horizon" To: Andy Jaspen Andy, Horizon was wonderful. On time, low maintenance, sounded great and were very easy to work with! Kindly, Tia Nusbaum Event Planner, Erin McLean Events
From: Lauren Miller Date: Tue, Dec 13, 2016 at 9:07 AM Subject: Re: Horizon To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andy! Everything was wonderful! Horizon was a pleasure to work with- Lawrence, the band leader was so friendly and accommodating! It was a hands- off experience for us which was so nice for planning. Our wedding guests had a blast and we received many compliments on the band! Thanks for all you did throughout this process! Lauren
From: Linda Perry Date: Tue, Dec 6, 2016 at 9:33 AM Subject: Re: Horizon To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hey Andy, The Horizon band was unbelievable!!! The jazzy cocktail hour was wonderful and how they transitioned into the music throughout the night was perfect. I don't believe anyone was seated. Everyone danced and it made such a fun time for celebration!!! Thank you again! Linda
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Tom Newbill Date: Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 8:35 AM Subject: Re: Horizon To: juge@samhillbands.com Andrew, Lawrence and the band were great. Everyone loved the band and danced all night. The only quote i can give is: "If you are looking for a band to make your wedding unforgettable, don't even think about it, book Horizon. Best band ever!" Thanks! Tom
From: Mike Hoover Sent: 2016-09-28 7:31:46 PM Subject: Reception Last Saturday Lawrence, I want to thank you for the OUTSTANDING performance at my daughter's wedding reception last Saturday. EVERYONE had a fantastic time dancing to the songs you played. We had guests from Atlanta, DC, Charlotte, NY, California, Connecticut and all of them told us Horizon was the BEST BAND they have ever heard. Your music and your vocals were so excellent we thought we were listening to the original artists. It really meant a lot to our family that the reception was so much fun, and we appreciate the EXCELLENT performance by you and your band. Thank you very much, Mike Hoover
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From: Kathy Hoover
Date: Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 11:03 AM
Subject: Re: Horizon
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
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From: Grace Pardo
Date: Mon, Sep 19, 2016 at 10:33 AM
Subject: Re: Horizon
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
From: Kathryn Ragole Date: Tue, Sep 13, 2016 at 12:34 PM Subject: Re: Horizon To: Andy Jaspen Hey Andy! Horizon is AWESOME! They kept the dance floor alive all night! Perfect music for any type of crowd. I had so many guests tell us how much they loved the band. And Lawrence is great to work with - my husband and I had a last minute song change and they were super flexible about it! Definitely recommend them!!! Thanks again! Katie & Colin
--------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Sara Gormley Date: Tue, Jun 28, 2016 at 10:07 AM Subject: Re: Horizon To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Mike, HORIZON, killed it on June 11th ~ Lawrence made contact with me about 2-3 weeks prior to the wedding ~ I told him it was a dancing crowd and basically I left it up to him in terms of how to keep everyone on the dance floor AND HE DID! Rave reviews from the guests, thought they were AWESOME ~ I can't thank you enough for your help in securing them for us. Many thanks Mike for all of your help ~ a perfect party, thanks to the music! Sara
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From: Daniel Spiller
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From: Ellie Perkins
Date: Thu, Jun 2, 2016 at 3:14 PM
Subject: Re: Horizon
To: Andrew Juge
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From: Caroline Kuttner
Date: Mon, May 16, 2016 at 2:29 PM
Subject: Re: Horizon
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
From: Will Parrish Date: Tue, May 3, 2016 at 9:29 AM Subject: Re: Horizon To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hey Andy, We have nothing but good things to say about our experience with both Sam Hill and Horizon! The whole booking process couldn't have been easier, and Horizon brought the house down; all of our guests were raving about how great they were. The setlist was just what we were looking for: a solid blend of classic R&B/Motown/Funk and contemporary hits, but nothing that was played out. They also did an excellent job of reading and working the crowd, which made the night all the more fun; the dance floor was always packed. Thanks again! -Will
From: Melanie Hart Date: Fri, Apr 22, 2016 at 9:21 AM Subject: FW: Perkins-Johnson Wedding with HORIZON To: "Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Hi Andy! Horizon was fantastic this past weekend! Always a pleasure working with them and anticipate having them here on several other occasions in the future, as I have had a lot of inquiries as to “who was the band on Saturday night?’ The group is extremely polite and very easy to work with! Thanks! Melanie Hart Catering Manager | Farmington Country Club
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From: Tucker
Date: Mon, Apr 18, 2016 at 6:25 PM
Subject: Re: Horizon
To: Andrew Juge
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From: Richard Dickinson
Date: Wed, Apr 6, 2016 at 11:56 AM
Subject: RE: Horizon
To: Andrew Juge
From: R O Satterfield Date: Thu, Mar 31, 2016 at 11:45 AM Subject: Re: "Horizon" follow up from Oak Ridge Ball To: Andy Jaspen Andy, Horizon was a huge hit! We got lots of very enthusiastic comments about them. They were very good to work with, and the dance floor stayed full all night!. Thanks! Bob Satterfield - hunt ball chair 2016 Oak Ridge Hunt Club
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From: Robert L Jeffrey
Date: Sun, Feb 28, 2016 at 3:13 PM
Subject: Re: Horizon
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Brett Schoenfield Date: Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 12:20 PM Subject: RE: Horizon To: Mike Miglino Mike – The band was well received and put on a great program. It was a pleasure to have them with us and they definitely elevated the evening. Thanks for your support and cooperation. You guys were great to work with and very professional. Brett L. Schoenfield
From: Bridget Powell Date: Thu, Dec 24, 2015 at 11:37 AM Subject: Re: Horizon follow up - Hughes-Johnson Wedding To: Andy Jaspen The band Horizon was wonderful!!! What a great group of people. Very courteous and professional. Would definitely recommend them!! Warm Regards, Bridget Powell Ode To Joy Events
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From: Louis Williams
Date: Tue, Nov 17, 2015 at 9:51 AM
Subject: Re: Horizon
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
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From: Pam Williams
Date: Mon, Nov 16, 2015 at 7:10 AM
Subject: RE: Horizon
To: "juge@samhillbands.com"
From: Katie McCann Date: Wed, Oct 28, 2015 at 10:35 AM Subject: Re: Horizon follow up - Callon-Scott Wedding To: Andy Jaspen Andy, It was wonderful working with Horizon - they did a great job and the dance floor was packed until the night's end! I'll be in touch with future brides. Thank you!! Katie McCann Collins Coordination
From: Andrew Scott Date: Mon, Oct 26, 2015 at 10:03 PM Subject: Re: Horizon To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Andy, The band Horizon was wonderful. They were professional, fun, and extremely talented. People raved about them and the dance floor was packed all night. Thank you! Andrew
From: Alicia Tonione Date: Wed, Oct 14, 2015 at 9:14 AM Subject: RE: Grant-Savarese Wedding with "Horizon" To: Andy Jaspen Hi Andy, Horizon really kept everyone on the dance floor what a great band! I enjoyed working with Lawrence he kept in constant communication with me. So glad to hear the positive feedback from Lindsay, she seemed very pleased with the whole evening! Thanks again and I look forward to working with your company next season, Alicia Tonione The Sanderling Resort & Spa
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: gayle rasberry Date: Tue, Oct 13, 2015 at 11:19 AM Subject: Re: Horizon Andrew, Our family's experience with the Horizon Band was great in every way. First, the music was absolutely on target. We had requested mostly upbeat, high energy material, and Horizon sure delivered. First, a set of bluesy jazz and r&b; then soul, funk, and r&b (all as requested) for HARD dancing! We had several experienced musicians attending our party, and they all commented on Horizon's talents and musicianship. A very tight and professional sound for sure- instruments and vocals. Horizon generated a great party vibe. They looked sharp and kept the energy level sky high. We have received a lot of feedback from our friends in attendance. All thought Horizon was terrific- many said the best live band experience they had ever had. Finally, the band was exceptionally easy to work with, and obviously prides itself on professionalism. They arrived 3+ hours early to set up, started right on time, took modest breaks, and enthusiastically played encores. The individual band members were very friendly and nice to chat with- no egos, attitudes, late arrivals, with Horizon. Lawrence Blow, Horizon's manager and bass player, deserves special mention. We had nice chats with Lawrence before our party to discuss party plans and our music requests, and he was very thoughtful and attentive to our needs during the event. What a nice guy! Thanks to Horizon Band and Sam Hill Entertainment for our terrific party experience. Gayle Rasberry Raleigh, NC
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From: Venetia Huffman
Date: Wed, Oct 7, 2015 at 5:17 PM
Subject: RE: Horizon
To: Andrew Juge
From: Emily Melson Date: Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 2:28 PM Subject: Re: Horizon To: Andy Jaspen Hi Andy, Horizon was absolutely fantastic! Will and I had the best time on the dance floor, as did all of our guests. We echo my mom's sentiments; they were so professional and so much fun. We will absolutely recommend them, and Sam Hill, to all of our friends. Thank you for your help! Emily Melson
From: Anne Melson Date: Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 9:12 AM Subject: Re: Horizon To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Andy, Thanks so much for checking in. We loved Horizon! They were wonderful--talented, professional and fun. We had guests on the dance floor the whole time they played. So many people commented on how great they were. We will recommend them and Sam Hill highly!! From booking the band to the night of the wedding reception, everything went smoothly and was a fun, happy, easy part of planning for the wedding reception. Thank you, Anne Melson
From: Joe DeGiorgi Date: Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 7:15 AM Subject: Re: Horizon To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Andy, Simply put, Horizon was fantastic! There were 200 people on the dance floor from the minute they started until they stopped. More importantly, they're just a great group of people. Lawrence was wonderful to work with. There energy level and song sets were perfect. They were very easy to work with in learning a new song. I think we challenged them and they responded. We also used them for our cocktail hour where they broke down to a four piece jazz quartet. I would highly recommend Horizon to anyone in the future. I shook a lot of hands at the end of the night, and everyone commented on how great the band was. Thanks for recommending them! Joe DeGiorgi
From: Sarah Barrish Date: Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 4:54 PM Subject: Re: Horizon To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andy, Thanks for checking in. We had a wonderful time last weekend and Horizon was AWESOME! Everyone was on the dance floor all night and our guests had a great time. The band was very easy to work with and Lawrence was great. They really knew what songs to play to keep our guests happy and entertained. The dinner music was excellent and once the dance floor opened they did a great job of keeping everyone dancing. They were extremely professional and fun and it was a very easy process working with them. It was nice to have one less thing to stress about while wedding planning. Thanks for everything, Sarah
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lana Sims Date: Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 3:15 PM Subject: RE: Horizon To: Lawrence; "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Lawrence and Mike, please know that Anne and I are still receiving compliments on the fabulous night of music provided by your Horizon band! We could not be more pleased with the entire evening, and certainly want you both to know we appreciate the effort and energy required to make the trek from Richmond for our daughter Ginny’s wedding. Your band clearly understands the concept of entertainment without having to “showcase” the performance, and I truly cannot recall a dance floor filled with so many wanting to be a part of it. Ginny and Richard both remarked too that they enjoyed chatting with the band after the last song, waiting to leave, and they especially enjoyed the “When the Saints” rendition leading the crowd to the door. Since Ginny is our only daughter, we will not have the chance to book you again for a wedding. If we ever get the chance to bring you back to South Carolina we certainly will! I am delighted to be a reference for any future inquiry. Thanks again. Lana
From: Heather Scott Date: Wed, Jun 17, 2015 at 3:29 PM Subject: RE: Barrish-Ewers Wedding with "Horizon" To: Andy Jaspen Hi Andy - The Barrish-Ewers Wedding with Horizon couldn't have gone better! Lawrence is a class-act and I wish all the band leaders follow a schedule the way he can! I love having Horizon here and hope to see them back again soon. Thanks for checking in -- hope summer is treating you well too! Heather Scott Commonwealth Club, Richmond VA
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Debbie Stevens Date: Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 8:17 AM Subject: Re: Horizon To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Mike , The band was fantastic. Very professional and generous group of individuals. They graciously vacated their room so the bride and bridesmaids could hide out prior to the wedding! Everyone raved about their music as well. We could not have been happier. Thanks, Debbie
From: Jamie Duke Date: Thu, Jun 4, 2015 at 6:22 PM Subject: Re: Horizon To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Andy, Thanks for the note. We loved having Horizon at our wedding. The song selection was perfect and we and our guests had a great time. The dance floor was packed the entire reception and I think I even heard people begging for encores when they were done. Overall they were great and we would recommend! Thanks, Jamie
From: Nicholas Fox Date: Tue, Jun 2, 2015 at 10:49 AM Subject: Re: Horizon To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andy! Horizon was awesome and I lost count of the complements we received about them. Everyone said they were fantastic and below is a direct line from the wedding organizer (Melanie Bennet) at the venue (Tidewater Inn): "It was such fun I LOVED LOVED your band—I have their card and I am going to be passing them out to everyone. They may be our new favorite band from the reactions of the rest of my staff!!!" Cheers, Nick and Cara
From: Soroosh Kiani Date: Tue, May 5, 2015 at 12:39 PM Subject: Re: Horizon To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment ; Lawrence Andy, we just want to say that Lawrence and his band, Horizon, were phenomenal both leading up to and during the wedding. They worked on learning songs we wanted, were flexible with our timeline and plan, and were highly professional throughout. They exceeded expectations. When they were playing, not a single person was in their seats. We received high praise for the band from just about everyone we saw during and after the wedding, and our impression was equally as good. We couldn't be happier with their performance. We would recommend them as a MUST for any wedding. Lawrence, a personal thank you from Mary and I - you and your band were truly awesome and helped make our wedding that much more fun and special. Thanks for your time and help setting everything up. Take care. Regards, Soroosh
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Annie Date: Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 8:50 AM Subject: Re: Horizon To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hey!!! Thanks so much absolutely loved y'all! Great fun dancing music exactly what we wanted so thank you... Would absolutely recommend y'all :) to anyone. So thank you!!! Annie
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From: Kevin Sambat
Date: Mon, Mar 2, 2015 at 12:15 PM
Subject: Re: Horizon
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
From: Christina Colopy To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Date: Fri, Jan 16, 2015 at 2:28 AM Subject: Re: Horizon Hi Andy! Thanks for your email. We absolutely loved Horizon at our wedding. They put on an amazing show and kept everyone dancing for hours -- the dance floor was always packed! They had great energy, vocals, music, etc. Everyone loved them and had a great time because of the fun, lively atmosphere they helped create at the reception. Thanks for all of your help! Christina
From: Paul C To: Andy at Sam Hill Entertainment Date: Mon, Jan 5, 2015 at 6:57 PM Subject: Excellent Horizon band for Jan 2nd wedding Hi Andy, Our daughter Christina's wedding reception (Nicholaou-Colopy) was held Jan 2nd at Farmington CC, and they hired the band Horizon. They did everything we expected and more so very well. The guests were of all ages and many were musicians themselves - everybody loved Horizon's excellence, dynamism, harmonies, and choreography. We loved their full range of instrumentation, having good male and female voices, coordinated outfits (as a visual plus for us middle and older adults), and overall professionalism. The teens and 20-30 somethings were so inspired by them that most leapt/danced around nearly without a break beginning to end! Thank you for help in the arrangements. Paul Colopy
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From: Debbie Dewey
Date: Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 9:10 AM
Subject: Re: Horizon
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
From: Williams, Terrell To: Lawrence B. / Horizon Sent: October 27, 2014 7:46 AM Subject: Wedding 10/25 Dear Lawrence, Thank you very much for the outstanding performance of the Horizon Band at our wedding last Saturday. We all had a blast and the music was perfect. As you could see in the last set particularly, the crowd was revved up and having fun. You were great to work with along the way. I wish you and your fellow band members much success in the future. Thanks again for a wonderful time. Best Regards, Terrell
From: Kelley Ann Ward To: Andy Jaspen Date: Fri, Oct 24, 2014 at 1:31 PM Subject: Re: Shelley-Murray Wedding with "HORIZON" Andy, Horizon was great! Very easy to work with, extremely prompt and kept the party going all night! I will definitely be recommending them again! Kelley Ann Ward A Southern Soiree
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From: Danielle Powell
Date: Thu, Oct 16, 2014 at 9:25 PM
Subject: Re: Horizon
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
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From: Alexandra Mavris
Date: Tue, Oct 14, 2014 at 11:10 AM
Subject: Re: Horizon
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
From: Leslie Dickens To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Date: Mon, Oct 13, 2014 at 3:37 PM Subject: Re: Horizon Hi Andy, Horizon was absolutely amazing and by far, exceeded all expectations. Everyone told us they loved them, and we did too! Absolutely a blast to have them :) Thanks so much for everything! Leslie
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mary Agnes Kern Date: Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 8:53 AM Subject: Re: Horizon To: mike@samhillbands.com Wonderful Band, wonderful evening. All the band members were so great. Our guests just loved them and the music. Thank them again for coming over the mountain to play at Snowshoe Mountain. Mary Agnes Kern
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From: Jessica Dunckel
Date: Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 9:20 PM
Subject: Re: Horizon
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: diane sowder Date: Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 8:09 AM Subject: Re: Horizon To: "Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Mike, Horizon was perfect! They were so professional. They listened to what the couple liked and what they didn't like. They worked with us on special numbers for a really fun Father Daughter Dance done last of the special dances. The crowd hit the dance floor the minute they finished their dance and it was packed all night. They are amazingly talented. Lawrence and Horizon are so talented. The musicians and the vocals were spot on for every song. The crowd loved them. We had a videographer so I will send you a link if you like and you can see for yourself what a hit they were with our crowd. The newlyweds were so pleased, as was everyone else. We will suggest them to all our friends who will have band needs in the next few years................love , love them. Thank you for all your help. It was a magical night and Horizon was a huge part of making our celebration so perfect! Diane
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Date: Sun, Aug 17, 2014 at 10:37 AM
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From: Windy Jennings / LK Events & Design Date: Wed, Aug 6, 2014 at 11:54 AM Subject: Re: Vanzetta-Burke Wedding with "Horizon" To: Andy Jaspen Hey Andy! Great to hear from you! Of course, Lawrence and Horizon were fantastic -- as always! Cannot say enough great things about how nice it is to work with them and how easy Lawrence is to work with on the client side. They rocked out all night and the family/bride/groom were all VERY happy. They were great! Thanks for checking in! Windy
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Date: Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 10:49 AM
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From: Caitlyn Koch Date: Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 3:00 PM Subject: Re: Horizon To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andy, Hope you're well, my apologies for the delayed response we left for our honeymoon right after the wedding and just got back! Horizon was AMAZING! They totally blew me away and exceeded my expectations. They kept the dance floor packed and I can't tell you how many people asked me what the bands name was and where I found them. I can't thank you enough for recommending them, they were perfect. They even played an encore song when people were chanting "one more song!" They were easy to work with and very pleasant. I talked to Lawrence on the phone a few nights before the wedding and he answered all my questions and assured me that they would bring the party! If you have any specific questions or need any additional feedback let me know, happy to help! I will certainly be recommending you and Horizon to all my engaged friends in the future! Thanks! Caitlyn
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From: Mary Cary Ward
Date: Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 8:50 AM
Subject: Re: Horizon
To: "Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment"
From: Lauren Craig Date: Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 4:34 PM Subject: Re: Horizon To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andy, My experience with Horizon was excellent both before and throughout the day of the wedding. Lawrence was very easy to work with and the band was a huge hit with the guests. Everyone was very complimentary of the band and music! All the best, and best of luck in the future, Lauren
From: Cary Patrick Date: Fri, Jun 6, 2014 at 7:38 AM Subject: Re: Horizon To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Andy - I really couldn't be more complimentary of Horizon. They were absolutely amazing! I've been to a lot of weddings and seen a lot of bands and they are the best I've seen. In all honesty I would think you could charge more for them - they were that good. I've had plenty of guests already ask who about the band so hopefully there is more business to come. Thanks again and if I can help write a review anywhere I would love to do so! Cary
-----Original Message----- From: Linda Slattery Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 12:48 PM To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon Just wanted you to know that the Horizon band was E X C E L L E N T! The dance floor was filled the whole time the band played and a great time was had by all. Heard lots of complements from our guests about the band's performance and how little time they took for their breaks. I would highly recommend the band to anyone looking for a lively, fun time. Thank you, Linda Slattery
-----Original Message----- From: Elizabeth Melvin Sent: Monday, May 12, 2014 8:25 AM To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon Mike, The band was fantastic! We heard nothing but rave reviews from everyone there and we had over 300 people! I will point out a few things: 1. During dinner, they played "low key" music like Breezin' by George Benson, Girl from Ipanema ..... absolutely perfect as background music while we had dinner. Loved it!! 2. Then when they cranked up the music, the crowd got on the dance floor and stayed on the dance floor through the last number! I am the mother of the groom, and I had about 8 of my college friends there (we always love to dance!) ..... we have heard lots of bands through the years and we thought that Horizon was wonderful! One of my friends had Black and Blue at her daughter's wedding and thought Horizon was better! 3. I would recommend Horizon for any event, but they are just perfect for a fun wedding reception! I will post a great review on your website when I catch my breath! 4. Their attire looked so nice ..... very, very professional group. 5. For our taste, great mix of oldies, Motown, beach, and current songs. Can you tell we loved them?? I thanked them for their role in making our family's wedding reception absolutely perfect!! Kind regards, Elizabeth Melvin
-----Original Message----- From: Mary Helen Prince Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2014 12:12 PM To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon Hi Mike, I was so happy to see your email in my inbox. In short, Horizon fulfilled all of our wedding band expectations and more. Lawrence was extremely easy to work with. I basically just filled out his questionnaire and he took it from there. Everything was announced correctly, songs were right, and we all had a great time. I think the band also had fun - they commented that we were a great audience and so many people were on the dance floor! They got people partying just as I hoped they would. We are so grateful for you and the talented folks with Horizon. Thank you for making our wedding reception so much fun! Additionally, I think the Club also really enjoyed working with Horizon and have already mentioned how they hope to book them for future country club events. Finally, I also have a younger sister. Unless she wants to be a rebel and do something different, I am sure Horizon will be asked to play at another Prince girl wedding reception! Best, Ike & Mary Helen Johnston
-----Original Message----- From: Jamie Smiley Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 4:22 PM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: Horizon Hello Mike The band was greatttt. They were a pleasure to work with , as well as yourself . Our wedding was a good as it gets because of Horizon . I actually joined in and played a few songs with them on the drums and at one point they invited our whole band up to play a couple with them . They were as good or better than you promised they would be !!! Very interactive with the crowd , very easy to work with , very talented and very nice !!! Thank you for all your help. Jamie
From: Whitney McDaniel Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2014 10:22 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon band follow up Hi Andy, Horizon was amazing! They were great to work with and made the wedding so fun, everyone was dancing. I would highly recommend them to anyone. Thanks so much! Whitney McDaniel
-----Original Message----- From: Amy MacGill Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2014 8:39 AM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: Horizon Hi Mike, Horizon was amazing and everyone at the wedding said how great they were! They played music that everyone was dancing to all night and we could not have been more happy with a band. I think everything happens for a reason because they were great. Please tell them thank you for us! Thanks, Amy
From: Rick Russ Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 8:10 PM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon Big hit. They were so versatile in their offering. Lawrence was a joy to work with. We will definitely use them again. Thanks so much. Rick
From: Timothy Gisriel Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 4:49 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment; ColleenGisriel Subject: RE: Horizon Andy: As the father of the bride I would also like to complement the band for a fantastic evening. The dance floor was always packed and all our guests complemented us on the band. Their choice of songs and talent made for such a great evening. We just couldn’t believe it was over so quickly. Make sure to convey our thanks to all the band members for a most enjoyable evening. Tim Timothy M. Gisriel
From: Colleen Gisriel Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 3:05 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Cc: Timothy Gisriel Subject: Re: Horizon Hi Andy, Thank you! Everything went so well on the wedding day, we had so much fun. And Horizon did an amazing job. They had everyone out on the dance floor the whole night-- they were just awesome. And I can't tell you how many friends and family members have commented about how great the band was. We're so happy that we had them play at my wedding! The song choices were great and they did a great job preforming them. We couldn't be happier with their performance!! Thanks again, Colleen Gisriel
From: Becky Young Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2014 5:32 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon band follow up Andy, Happy New Year to you too! Oh my gosh - we loved Horizon! Everyone did! The dance floor was packed the whole night. The band did a great job of putting three songs together for my husband. He wanted a combination of songs for the father/daughter dance. It worked out perfectly. The entire wedding and reception couldn't have been better. So many people asked for the name of the band and wanted to know where we booked them. Of course, we told them about Katie's friend Andy Jaspen at Sam Hill Entertainment. I hope you do get some calls. We will certainly call you if we need a band in the future. All the best for 2014. Becky
From: Kathryne C Young Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2014 8:16 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: happy new year Good morning and Happy New Year! Horizon was phenomenal! They more than exceeded our expectations and we had a packed dance floor. Our guests are still commenting about the music and how great the band was. On top of putting on an amazing show, the band was personable, happy to be there, accommodating, and easy to work with. Would hire them again in a heartbeat! Thanks again, Katie Young
-----Original Message----- From: Madeline McGillicuddy Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 12:38 PM To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Horizon Band Dear Mike, Horizon played for Erin's wedding on October 19th and were absolutely fantastic! We could not have picked a better band. Perfect blend of music. Everyone was yelling for an encore at the end of the night! Please give my heartfelt thanks to the entire band and especially Lawrence. Thank you, Denis and Madeline McGillicuddy
From: Ellen Steinberg Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 12:03 PM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment; Neal Weinrich Cc: Erin Steinberg Subject: Re: Horizon Hi, Andrew! I wanted to add my kudos to Neal’s email about Horizon! They were wonderful! Our guests were up dancing from the time they played Hava Negila (which was great) until they played the last dance! None of our guests had ever heard them before and thought they were awesome! I am still seeing guests that rave about the band. Horizon kept the party going from start to finish. I have already passed on your info to several people! We loved the band, and you all were great to work with. Thanks so much, Ellen Steinberg (mother of the bride)
From: Neal Weinrich Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 9:38 PM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Cc: Erin Steinberg; Ellen Steinberg Subject: Re: Horizon To say Horizon was awesome would be a severe understatement. They helped make our reception an incredible party that we won't ever forget. Many people that we've talked to since the wedding have raved about the band. Horizon exceeded our hopes and expectations (which were every high!). Thanks again - it was a pleasure working with you. -Neal
From: Kim Clarke Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 10:30 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon band follow up Hi Andy, Horizon was fantastic! They were prompt, courteous, and willing to work with Bryan and Allison on songs and requests! Everyone was dancing, always a good sign! We had a wonderful time and I would highly recommend them to anyone! Thank you so much! Kim Clarke
-----Original Message----- From: Rachel Tombes Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 1:53 PM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon Hi Andrew! Everyone LOVED Horizon! I can't tell you how many compliments we've gotten. They were exactly the vibe we wanted for our celebration- kept it low key for our big family style dinner, and then got everyone dancing, but much to my parent's happiness all to songs that everyone in the room recognized and could dance to! Thanks so much, Rachel & Jeremy Davis
From: Laura T. Garden Sent: Friday, August 09, 2013 12:44 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon band follow up Hi Andy, We are planning to write a thank you note to Horizon and cannot begin to adequately express how wonderful they were. They truly made our wedding reception and far exceeded any expectations! They were so friendly to work with and had the dance floor packed from the moment they started playing until the night was over. We would highly recommend them for anyone's future event! Best, Laura Garden
-----Original Message----- From: Amy Blouet Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 1:46 PM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon Hi there, We had a great wedding day, and Horizon was definitely a top highlight! They were absolutely wonderful! The band did a great job playing enjoyable, soft music during our sit down dinner and then we were so pleased with the song they learned for our first dance! The father/daughter dance was also perfect and from the moment the mother/son dance was finished, Horizon set an upbeat and fun tone for the party, and the dance floor was packed until the end of the night. We got so many compliments about how much the guests enjoyed the band and how much fun everyone had dancing to them. One of my best friends, and bridesmaids, Danielle Powell, liked them so much she booked them for her September 2014 wedding! Thank you so much for your help booking Horizon for our wedding. We could honestly not have been any more pleased with their performance and would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone who wants their wedding to be a high-energy, lively party that gets people of all ages on the dance floor! Many Thanks, Amy
From: Ann Somers Wilton Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 9:40 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon band follow up Hi Andy, Thanks for your note! HORIZON was fabulous! Everyone loved them, and I would definitely hire them again :) I've passed on Sam Hill's info to two friends who are engaged, so hopefully you'll hear from them. Thank you again for all your help! Ann Somers
From: Lauren Limerick Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 9:29 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon band follow up Andy, Horizon was just the best! The dance floor was packed all night! We loved the variety they placed (especially Carolina Girls and our first dance song...You are the Best Thing...). They are truly talented, kind and wonderful people. We would be happy to write a review anytime vouching for their professionalism and talent! Thanks so much, Lauren and Patrick Duffy
From: Luke Lenzen Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 11:57 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Cc: Patricia Williams Subject: Re: Horizon band follow up Andy, We had an amazing time at the wedding. Wish we could have gotten out on the dance floor more! Horizon could not have been better! Truly outstanding. Everyone that came to the wedding felt the same way. The music choices and the quality of the music were second to none. Thanks again for making our night so special, Luke Lenzen
-----Original Message----- From: Christopher Smith Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 7:38 PM To: Mike Miglino Subject: Re: Horizon Hi Mike, Thanks for the follow up. I honestly can't say enough good things about Horizon, they were amazing. People in surrounding neighborhoods wound up at the reception because they wanted to hear where such great music was coming from. They exceeded expectations, our guests loved them. They were an absolute home run, I'd be happy to discuss further. Chris
From: Trevor Royce Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 8:10 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon band follow up Thanks for your e-mail, Andy. We loved Horizon - the band was a huge success. We have received great feedback from our guests regarding Horizon's performance. Really, they were wonderful. Thanks for all your help - I have already recommended Horizon and Sam Hill to several couples. Best, Trevor
-----Original Message----- From: Robert Whitehorne Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 5:50 PM To: Frank at Sam Hill Subject: Re: Horizon Band follow up Frank, Sorry for the delay in getting back with you.Horizon is INCREDIBLE!!!! I am not sure that their sample video on the internet does them justice.Everyone at the reception was blown away.The dance floor was full all night and Horizon was the reason.They were the ultimate professionals and their musical talent was beyond compare.We will be glad to give a 5 star endorsement to any of your potential customers.Just give them our e mail. Please pass along to the band our deepest gratitude for making our daughter's reception the perfect end to a wonderful day. Robert and Jane
From: Halloran, Karen Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 3:41 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Horizon band follow up Andy- Horizon was great and tons of people complimented us on our band choice. They went the extra mile to learn the e-harmony song I requested and did a wonderful job. Thank you so much! Karen Walsh (Previously Karen Halloran)
From: Lena Lockridge Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 7:49 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Horizon! Hi Andy, We just got back from our honeymoon this week and I wanted to let you know that Horizon was just absolutely AMAZING at our wedding!! They were so nice and easy to work with beforehand (even learned two extra songs for us), and the dance floor was packed the entire night! They also were really helpful with MCing the night and keeping the energy level high even during breaks. Everyone has asked my parents and I about the band, and I've already had several friends with weddings coming up this year that want their contact info. They were a huge hit, so thanks so much again for your help with booking the band! Lena
From: Emily Reynolds Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 5:24 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon band follow up Hi Andy, Horizon was great!! We were super impressed with everything from start to finish working with both Sam Hill Entertainment and Horizon. Sam Hill Entertainment is easy to work with and very responsive. The same goes for Horizon. They learned 2 songs for us, which I greatly appreciated. Everyone was on the dance floor all night and raved about the band. They were very fun and let some guests have tambourines and some of my bridesmaids even convinced them to let us get on stage and sign a song with them. It was so much fun!! Thank you! Emily
From: Ruth Young Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 9:50 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon band follow up Hi Andy, As the mother of the bride, I must say the band Horizon was wonderful!!! All of our guests (young and "mature" were talking all evening and the next day about how great they were). There selections of songs kept the dance floor full all evening. I must say some of my friends had a bit of trouble walking the next day because they danced so much :) Ruth Young (mother of the bride), Sept 2012
From: julie davidson Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 10:40 AM To: Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: wedding Our son's wedding 9/22 was a huge hit. Horizon was wonderful to work with in every way. Loved them and everyone is still calling and commenting on how good they were. people were dancing all night!!!!!!! Thanks, Julie Davidson (mother of the groom)
From: Sandy McDonald Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2012 6:53 PM To: 'Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment' Subject: RE: Horizon band follow up Andy, Thanks for the follow-up. Horizon did a great job and followed up on specific requests from Courtney and my wife, Vanna. We had a lot of fun at the reception, and it was partly due to the band. By the end of the night, everyone was either dancing are watching the dancing. The Earth, Wind, & Fire encore was perfect. We have gotten a lot of positive feedback on Horizon. Hopefully, it will lead to more work for them. Lawrence was very nice to deal with face-to-face and on the phone. Thanks again! Sandy
From: Jessica Basham Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2012 7:57 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon band follow up Andy, Horizon was amazing!! Everyone loved them and we are still getting comments from people. Everyone spent a lot of time dancing. I'm pretty sure my family didn't leave the dance floor all night. (No one wanted the music to stop.) Thank you so much and I will be sure to send people your direction as more of our friends get engaged. Best, Jessica
From: Katie Parker Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 10:48 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon band follow up Hi Andy! Thank you so much! Everything went great and HORIZON was awesome! We just got back yesterday from our honeymoon and everyone is still talking about how the good the band was. I think my dad enjoyed them the most! Thank you so much for your help with everything. The music was great or what I remember hearing haha. They had almost everyone on the dance floor the whole night. I am pretty sure my dad wants to go to all of their shows haha. We will definitely be recommending them to everyone. Talk to you soon! Katie
-----Original Message----- From: Karly Kaplan Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 9:36 PM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon Andrew, We LOVED Horizon at our wedding. They were very professional, arriving hours early for sound check, looked great, and kept everyone dancing throughout the reception. The energy level was great and they picked really good songs! Looking back at the wedding photos now you can see children, young adults, and retired people all getting down on the dance floor, which is exactly what we were going for. Even in the very last song (Shout), the band leader had enough energy to lie down on the floor with everybody while still singing (during the "a little bit softer now" part) and it made for some amazing pictures! Once we have the final digital proofs I'd be happy to share them with you. We loved this band and are so glad we hired them for the wedding. We'd highly recommend them. thanks, Karly Kaplan and Jim Sink
From: Megan Gallacher Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2012 11:33 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon band follow up Hi Andy- I wanted to extend my complete appreciation for Horizon at our wedding on June 16th. One of my friends who is a huge music fan in Los Angeles, said they were one of the best bands he has ever seen. And from the minute they started playing after dinner, the whole dance floor was packed- all night! I have never been to a wedding where that was the case. The songs were fun, they were wonderful to work with, professionally dressed, and went with the flow (we were a little off schedule from dinner). Please send my thanks to them. And thank you for being so thorough and easy to work with as well. I will definitely recommend Sam Hill and Horizon to my friends. All the best, Megan Gallacher Wells
-----Original Message----- From: Lucas Dourado Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 8:39 AM To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon Mike, Everyone LOVED Horizon. It was kind of a whirlwind for me, being the groom and all, so I was barely able to pay attention, but the consensus that I heard from everyone was that they were amazing. Really glad it worked out, Lucas
From: Karen Mick Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 9:04 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon band follow up Hi, Andy, I can't say enough nice things about the band Horizon!!!!! Our guests were delighted with their music, and most said it was THE BEST BAND THEY HAD EVER HEARD. They were just outstanding!!! You can use us as a reference for them anytime. Thanks for your help in booking them. Best regards, Karen Mick
From: Brittany Bache Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 10:45 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon band (new years) follow up Good morning Andy, Happy New Year! We truly appreciate you taking the time out to follow up with the band performance at our New Year's Eve gala. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Horizon! They were phenomenal! We heard many compliments, the dancefloor was full and the band seemed to captivate everyone at some point throughout the night! I personally thought the selection of music was very well thought out and enjoyed by all. The singers and instrumentalists truly gave a high-quality performance, and were very professional and organized. I will certainly recommend Horizon to anyone looking for a great band full of fun and entertainment! Thank you, again, for being so pleasant to work with. We will certainly plan to use Sam Hill Entertainment in the future! You are more than welcome to use my comments as a reference! Thanks and have a wonderful day, Brittany Bache, Development Officer Culpeper Regional Hospital Foundation
-----Original Message----- From: dash robinson Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 2:41 PM To: juge@samhillbands.com Subject: RE: Horizon Hi Andrew! In short, Horizon was absolutely amazing. Their lead singer was just so talented; when she sang for our first dance it sounded like the real artist! And they kept the party going the whole night. Thanks!! Dash
From: Emily Behl Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 11:05 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon Andy, Horizon was awesome! Absolutely fantastic! They had most of the people at the reception up and dancing the entire time. We thought they were fantastic and our guests raved about them as well. And they were so easy to work with! We've been thrilled all of you at Sam Hill and with them and we will certainly pass word along. Thanks so much, Emily
From: John Sugg Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 5:50 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon Andy, Horizon was incredible. We could not have been any more pleased with the band. They played a great variety of songs that catered to all ages and had everyone dancing nonstop the entire night. Numerous guests kept telling us how much they enjoyed Horizon. Lawrence was very attentive to our requests, and it was a pleasure working with him. Horizon delivered exactly what we wanted and more. We highly recommend them to anyone. Sincerely, John and Allison Sugg
From: Darcy McDonald Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 10:57 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon Hi Andy, I just can't begin to tell you how thrilled we were with HORIZON!! They were wonderful from the beginning to the end of the reception! I have had many guests, of all ages, say how impressed they were with the band. The dancing never stopped until the party was over! They were a tremendous success! A funny story that our florist told me...when the caterer's help, florist, and lighting people were setting up for the reception the band was testing some songs...apparently they sounded so good that all of the workers stopped to listen to them and didn't want them to stop playing. In short, we could not have been happier with our choice and will certainly recommend you and the band to anyone who inquires. I have a feeling our reception will result in future business for you. :) You were very professional and a delight to work with!! Thank you for everything! Sincerely, Darcy McDonald (MOB)
From: rRetsy Kitchen Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 6:47 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon follow up Dear Andy, The band, Horizon, was amazing!!!! I loved them, my daughter loved them, and the 250 guests loved them! I had many, many friends ask for their name, and even the caterer got their card. Lawrence is a real pro and he kept the good tunes flowing...the dance floor was jumping the whole time. Wish they could have played all night! Great band, great tunes, great bandleader.....a perfect 10. Thanks, Retsy
From: Katie Brizendine Sent: Friday, July 15, 2011 12:29 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon band follow up Hey Andy, Thanks so much for your help with our wedding band. Horizon was fantastic! We had the best time and everyone danced like crazy. They were extremely professional and great entertainers. We'll always remember it. Thanks! Katie
From: Jill Hutchens Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 5:05 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon follow up Hi Andy, John and I just got back last weekend from our honeymoon. I think I speak for everyone when I say that the Horizon band was wonderful! We had lots of guests on the dance floor the whole time and I think everyone had a blast. The band had great energy and I thought they did a fabulous job. Lawrence was so easy to work with before the event and was very receptive to our requests. Thanks so much for everything. It has been great working with you too. I have already been recommending Sam Hill and Horizon to our friends! Best, Jill
From: Susan Claytor Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 12:28 PM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: Re: Horizon band follow up Dear Andy, The wedding was great! Everyone LOVED Horizon! They were so easy to work with! They were so much help with the announcing of groups for pictures, and of course the first dances! The band was happy to work with the schedule that Katie and John wanted! Lawrence was so nice and professional! I have given out their name numerous times already! I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again! Thanks! Susan Claytor Mother of the Bride, May 28, 2011 at Country Club of Virginia
From: Crystal Vick Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 3:43 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon band follow up Andy, Horizon was awesome! They did a fabulous job and kept the older and younger crowd dancing. I was very impressed that they not only learned Cinderella for my father-daughter dance, but did a great job with it. Everyone who sang did a wonderful job and we especially loved the voice of the female singer. I was very pleased with my choice in choosing Horizon for my wedding. We got many compliments on the band. Thank you so much for helping me book such a fantstic band. Crystal
From: Chris Harrell Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 9:43 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon band follow up Andy, Thank you for your sweet note! We had SUCH fun at the wedding! Things went GREAT! We enjoyed HORIZON so much! They really had the crowd going and on the dance floor the entire time! We have a little 14mth old grandson that LOVES music, and he was just thrilled to be on the dance floor! He started dancing right by himself, and then everyone followed! We have had several people ask about HORIZON, and wanted to enquire about booking them for their events. We mentioned this to the band leader before leaving, and he was thrilled! Thank you again for a wonderful, unforgettable evening! I would highly recommend HORIZON! Great band! Sincerely, Chris Harrell mother of the bride!
From: Morgan Greer Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 11:37 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Horizon band for Harrell-Ostendorf Wedding on 5/7/2011 Andy, Thanks for the follow up. Horizon was great! Lawrence was extremely professional and was a great assistance to me through out the entire event. Their playlist was solid and once the dance party started, they kept the energy level up. You're on my radar. I look forward to working with you and the band in the future. Sincerely, Morgan Greer Director of Special Events North Carolina Museum of Art
From: Ryan Burns Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 1:12 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon follow up Andy, First, sorry it has taken so long for me to get back to you. I guess I am back in reality! HORIZON was great. They were a perfect fit for what we were looking for. The playlist was great and it kept everyone on the dance floor. We ended up adding an extra hour onto the contract and the band was great about that. They played a total of like 5 hours and kept the same energy throughout. I have spoken to many of our guests since and they all have said how great the band was (people of all age ranges). Don't worry, we have passed on the info to some people and we told a newly engaged couple to reach out to you the other weekend...their wedding is in Culpeper. Thanks again for the great suggestion and I will let you know if we have any upcoming events we could have you help with. Ryan
-----Original Message----- From: Kate Herbert Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 1:34 PM To: Andrew Juge Subject: Re: Horizon Hey Andrew! Horizon was FANTASTIC! They were so easy to work with up front, they were excellent and professional at the event, and they created quite a dance party! We saw them play at a friend's wedding last year and loved them, but this year, they had a new female lead vocal who was amazing!!! I can't tell you enough great things about them. Friends and family loved them and we're still getting emails and calls about how ridiculously awesome they were. So thank you! Kate
From: Windy Jennings Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 9:39 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon follow up Hey Andy - Horizon was awesome this weekend. The crowd had a blast and even begged for 1 more song at the end of the set. Their customer service was excellent - which is always a huge selling point for me... so they made life easier for me. Lawrence communicated with me really well prior to the event as well as during so that the night went flawlessly! I would have let them keep going all night.. they were on a great roll! Thanks so much! Windy Jennings Planner, Weddings by Windy
From: Emily Thumma Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 2:25 PM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: Re: FW: Horizon Hey Andy! We ABSOLUTELY loved Horizon and they were such an integral part of our wedding day. We received tons of compliments during the wedding and after, and I'm pretty sure they stirred some business up that night. We had warned them ahead of time that we had a rowdy crowd that loved to dance and they totally played into that vibe and continued to play, well after the reception was supposed to end. Chris and I were up on the stage dancing with the band for the last hour of the night and they didn't seem to mind (Chris even did the gator to "shout" up there). On the way back to the hotel, we were trying to figure out how we could plan another party with all of our friends and use Horizon. We'll let you know if we come up with anything! Seriously though, I cannot say enough good things and they went above and beyond our expectations. Please let me know if you ever need me to serve as a reference :) Thanks for all of your help, Andy! Emily Ashby Thumma
-----Original Message----- From: Nancy Williams Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 11:33 AM To: Andrew Juge Subject: Re: Horizon The music made the wedding! During dinner Horizon played fantastic jazz. It was not loud so we could have conversation. After dinner they cut loose! We had a ball! Everyone asked me about them, where they were from, how did I find them. They were friendly and could not have accommodated us more. They were fantastic! Music choices were wonderful. Every one danced, even our 91 yr old grandmother. - Nancy Williams
Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 2:33 PM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: glowing comments on Horizon Dear Andy, I can't say enough nice things about HORIZON!! They played at our daughter's wedding at King Family Vineyard near Charlottesville this past June. We have had so many rave reviews from all ages who attended the wedding. Everyone loved their music, and I have never seen so many people on the dance floor! Great music, very timely, accommodating to special requests- just fantastic!!!! Sandy Oelstrom
From: Megan Brand Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 12:01 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon Andy, We had a great experience with Horizon. There were set up and ready on time and as promised. The music was awesome! We had many comments from our guests that they had never been to a wedding with so many people up and dancing. We have nothing but good things to say about them. If you need me as a reference I would be happy to pass on a good word for them. Megan
From: Porter, Dorothy Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 1:26 PM To: Hank Wells @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Horizon They were wonderful. The group was very pleased. The members of Horizon were very flexible last night, my client kept adjusting his agenda up to the last minute. They were very professional and I appreciated their flexibility. I would highly recommend them to other clients. Thank you so much. Dotty Porter, CMP Senior Conference Services Manager Colonial Williamsburg
-----Original Message----- From: Mai-Linh Hong Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 1:03 PM To: Andrew Juge Subject: Re: Horizon Hi Andrew, Horizon was terrific and we received many compliments from our guests about them! The band started playing toward the end of dinner and played just the right kind of music (jazzy, instrumental stuff) as some people were still eating and some were up and dancing. Their later sets were really fun and energetic. They sounded great and we all enjoyed the music. Lawrence was also helpful with making announcements and helping Brian and his best man set up for a song that they performed. Thanks very much for recommending Horizon; we'll definitely be suggesting you to any friends we know who are looking to hire a band. Thank you again! Mai-Linh
-----Original Message----- From: Matthew McWilliams Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 1:57 PM To: Andrew Juge Subject: Re: Horizon Juge - the band was FANTASTIC! They played everything we asked including a first dance tune that wasn't on there list (Tupelo Honey) and an obscure Phish tune that I asked them to learn. And they absolutely nailed it. Seriously - I couldn't be more pleased. They got a new lead singer as well who was just terrific. I'd recommend this band to anyone, anywhere. Frankly, now that its all said and done I am very surprised they charge so little. I think they could easily kick their fee up a notch or two with it still being an incredible value. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your help through the whole process. Sam Hill is a well oiled machine and it was a great comfort working with you through the whole planning process. So thanks again. Kindly, Matt
From: Julie Wilson Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 3:02 PM To: Hank Wells @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon Hi Hank! We're back from Hawaii all married and happy! :) Horizon ended up being, in a word, fantastic!!!! I'm not kidding.... Working with Lawrence Blow was great. On the day of the wedding the whole group was very professional...got there on time, had a great set up and sound board, and was so appreciative of their provided hot dinners. And, then they got the party started!! :) Everyone was dancing and had an awesome time, which was exactly what Will & I had hoped for! The new singer was equally as good as-if not better than-the first and we were thrilled!! All in all, the band rocked and I've had multiple people ask me about how/where we've found them, so I've been telling everyone who asks about Sam Hill Entertainment! Hopefully I'm sending more business your way (not that you need my help)! ;-) Thank you again for ALL of your help throughout this whole process from start to finish! You've been incredibly wonderful!! I'll be calling you for our anniversary parties-ha!! :) Thank you, thank you, Julie
From: LUCINDA SLABAUGH Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 10:00 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon Good Morning Andy I cannot say enough good things about Horizon! Everyone I have spoken with had nothing but great things to say about the band. While other local Bal parties have featured other bands in the past, I have been told "our band was the best"!!!! So, I think that says it all!! Thank you so much for all your help. We have many more fun times ahead and I know Horizon will be the band of choice! Very Best, Lucinda
From: Jeanette Creger Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 12:17 PM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: horizon Hi Andy, Just wanted to let you know how much we loved HORIZON at Sarah wedding. They were absolutely wonderful! Lawrence is such a nice guy and he was so easy to work with. The band arrived very early to setup and was ready to go. They displayed topnotch professionalism. And on top of everything going very smoothly, "THEY ROCKED THE CROWD"! I received so many compliments on the band and would highly recommend them for any wedding or party. These guys are great!! Jeanette Creger, Mother of the bride
From: Elizabeth Mulry Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 11:51 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon Andy - Horizon was AWESOME !!! They made the party. Lawrence is super nice and laid back....He was a pleasure to work with. Everyone was polite and business-like. They are phenomenal musicians and they played everything from Coltraine to some current rap stuff...They couldn't have been better. If you ever need a recommendation ( I am sure they don't!!) ..Call me...Thanks so much.. Talk to you next year! Thanks, Ross
From: "Cori McGrann" To: HORIZON Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Lawrence & the rest of the Horizon Band ~ I just wanted to write a quick email and thank you for the FABULOUS performance at our wedding. I can't even begin to tell you all the compliments we received about you guys -- all ages were talking about how great our band was! They still are talking about it as a matter of fact. You really made the wedding perfect and I wanted to personally thank you for that. If you ever need any recommendations we would be more than happy to pass along a good word. Thanks again! All the best, Sean & Cori McGrann
-----Original Message----- From: AK Cates Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 10:38 AM To: Andrew Juge Subject: Re: Horizon Andrew, Thanks for getting in touch with me. We were thrilled with Horizon Band! They were absolutely professional, in every sense of the word. The band nailed the song we asked them to play for our first dance. Everyone in the band was talented and fun, fun! We had a diverse crowd, from 5 year-old flower girls, to doctors and attorneys, all the way down to an 89 year old tire-changer; and the band catered to all of them. The sound was good and the set list was, too. I reallly cannot think of ANYTHING that did not meet or exceed our expectations of this band. If I had another event, I wouldn't think twice before calling Horizon and/or Sam Hill. Thanks you so much for a wonderful wedding reception. Please relay our thanks to the band. Take Care, AK Cates
From: Ed O'Keefe Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 7:07 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Cc: Valerie R. Hallow Subject: Re: Horizon Andy: Besides Valerie and her gorgeous looks that night, Horizon was the highlight of our reception. They were everything a newly wedded couple wants in a party band -- professional, courteous, and downright awesome. Lawrence was reassuring and easily accessible in the weeks leading up to the reception. And on wedding night, Horizon kept everyone -- everyone -- of all ages -- on the floor for the entire night. They did a great job keeping everyone dancing all night with songs familiar to most, if not everyone there -- which is exactly what we wanted. So many of our guests congratulated us for finding such a great band willing to drive so far to perform for us. In a good sign for them, I noticed most of their business cards were gone by the end of the night and everyone applauded them and many approached them to thank them when the night was over. I was particularly touched when one of the band members -- whose name I now sadly forget -- went out of his way during one of the breaks to come up to me and congratulate me personally on our wedding. So basically they were everything we wanted and more. Thanks to you and Lawrence and the entire band for helping make our wedding night so special. You have our full endorsements and recommendation to friends and family in the future. Keep in touch, - Ed and Valerie
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 10:02 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon Hi Andy, The weekend was wonderful and Horizon was terrific!! They were pleasant, organized, and music was great! Everyone danced and ask how we found them etc! We couldn't have been more pleased. Thanks for working with us! Best regards, Carol Jamerson
From: Stephanie Lewis Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 4:41 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon Andy, Horizon was great. I heard lots of positive comments, and I thought they did a great job. It seemed like everyone had a good time and the dance floor was definitely full as the night went on. Just what we wanted.! Thanks! Stephanie
From: Susan Perry Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 2:42 PM To: 'Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment' Subject: RE: Wedding music follow up Horizon was fantastic! We all danced until midnight. The funniest moment in the entire wedding weekend was my conservative 10 year old nephew who started the “John Travolta” solo dance that the band played up. The band was really responsive to the excitement of the wedding party. They played a variety of music that made everyone happy. Our Carolina family (groom/mother) especially enjoyed dancing to the Shag music. I don’t think that Annapolis has seen so much “dancin” at a wedding reception. Susan Perry
From: Kara Millar Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 7:58 PM To: Hank Wells @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon OMG! I am still on our Honeymoon, but just HAD to respond to your email. Horizon was AMAZING!! Despite the ridiculous heat & power challenges, they were true professionals!! They sounded great, had amazing energy and even put me on the spot to sing w/ them (how did they KNOW I was dying to??) Sincerely, the GREATEST band we could have EVER had at our wedding!!! Thank you so much for helping us find them!! I couldn't have asked for a BETTER band!! Joe & I danced our butts off, despite the heat & my 500lb. dress! . lol : ) I think they added a bullfrog to their line-up after our wedding- do we get a referral fee for that? hahaha A MILLION THANK YOU'S to Hank, Sam Hill & Horizon for a MAGINIFICENT Wedding Reception! ~Kara & Joe Bowman : )
From: Brian Consolvo Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 12:16 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon band follow up Andy, Thanks for the email. Horizon was wonderful. We really enjoyed their performance and would recommend them to friends. Lawrence was very professional and easy to work with. They learned a few songs that we requested which I realize is a lot to do and for that we are very grateful. Please extend this to Lawrence and the band. Job well done! Thanks, Brian
From: Erin Bacher Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 6:07 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon Dear Andy, Thank you so much for listening so closely to what we were looking for in a wedding band and then recommending Horizon. They were the perfect choice for our special day. We told you that the theme for our wedding was "fun" and Horizon delivered! They played every genre of music imaginable - even Usher and Beyonce! Our guests had so much fun they demanded an encore at the end of the night - what more can you ask for?! Thanks again! Erin & Scott Singer
From: LUCINDA SLABAUGH Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 6:00 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon Good Afternoon Andy Horizon was absolutely GREAT! We had a wonderful evening and Horizon was a huge hit with young and old alike. I cannot say enough nice things about Lawrence and the selection of songs and the way everyone contributed to the evening. Jim and I look forward to having another opportunity to contract Horizon again soon. Thank you for all your help in making the evening such a success. Best, Lucinda/Jim Slabaugh
From: Laura Quillian Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:47 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Horizon Hi Andy, Horizon was terrific! Thanks for suggesting them. I had the best time dancing and was sorry when we had to leave. All my guests had so much fun on the dance floor. I don't think there was one person sitting down the whole night. I would highly recommend them for a good party! Thanks so much, Laura Quillian
From: Greg Schernecke Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 9:34 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon Andy, Horizon was absolutely fabulous at our wedding! They did a great job on the instrumental set during cocktails playing a good mix of slower and more lively tunes to help set the tone. Then after the break they just nailed the party set. I mean, it was awesome. They played a great mix of motown, funk, pop and new music that kept everyone dancing the entire time. And when I say dancing, I mean truly breaking it down hard. I have been to over 20 weddings in the past few years and I have never seen the dance floor so packed for so long. Lawrence nailed our first dance song making the start of the evening perfect for Lauren and I, and the band never let up from there. The range of music kept everyone young and old engaged and made it a truly fun time. We had also requested that the band play Bon Jovi's Livin on a Prayer as our last song because it was a college anthem for us. Lawrence mentioned that they had played it before and that they could do it. When the time came they nailed it. I learned later from Lawrence that they spent extra time practicing it in advance and are now going to make a regular part of their party set. That is the type of special care and attention to our event that made it go from good to exceptional. The band also bypassed their party set break and stayed on the floor playing for over 2 hours striaght because the crowd had such good energy and they were feeding off of it. Again, going the extra mile to make the event even more special. I can't thank Horizon enough for their wonderful performance and Sam Hill for helping us make our wedding all we could have hoped for. Please feel free to pass along my information to anyone who is looking for a reference for Sam Hill and Horizon and feel free to pass these remarks along to the band. Thanks again Andy, Greg
From: Mary Winston Nicklin [ Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 7:28 PM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: RE: HORIZON follow up Andy-- We simply loved Horizon. All of our guests were on the dance floor and can't stop talking about the party and its energy. If you need me to write a testimonial for the website or your offices, please dont hesitate to ask. I would recommend Horizon in a heartbeat for their professionalism and great music. kind regards and big thanks. Mary Winston Nicklin
From: Jane Wells Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 2:16 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: HORIZON follow up It was a non-stop party. I wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed the band HORIZON. My daughter will be in touch when she gets to Alexandria later today but I told Lawrence I would get right to you with feedback. The great thing about Horizon was its versatility. The early part of the evening was jazz and some of my friends jitterbugged etc.. But when they moved into the faster stuff the whole group just got up and danced. This was a really really fun evening because absolutely EVERYONE danced. My niece said she and her husband were out there dancing for the first time since their own wedding 18 years ago. Young and old alike were so happy with this band. We feel sort of lucky because we did not approach this very analytically. Never asked for a CD, or a reference beyond what you said. We were just too busy with other things. Horizon will certainly be our first choice for another event. They were very professional, very good musicians, and very nice people and we thoroughly enjoyed them. I hope they liked the crab cakes I sent home with them. All the best, Jane Wells
From: Doug Levy Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 3:53 PM To: andy@samhillbands.com; Justine @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Horizon Andy and Justine, I just wanted to send a note with a huge THANK YOU for Horizon and their performance last night for our Valentine’s Dinner Dance. I have never seen a response from our membership quite like we had last night. The band, especially Lawrence, was an absolute pleasure to work with and complete professionals throughout the event. They really are special and I would be most happy to recommend them to anyone in the future. I know that they will be a the top of our list for future events. I am looking forward to a lot of future successes and I will talk to you soon, Doug Levy Food and Beverage Director Army Navy Country Club
Dear Andy, Thank you so much for your help in choosing Horizon for our wedding reception. We were extremely happy with the performance. We received lots of compliments as they were perfect for the occasion. We definitely plan to recommend them and you to friends planning other events in the future in the Richmond area. Again, many thanks for helping us with our wedding entertainment! Best regards, Lizzie & Alex Holtan
From: Elizabeth Eikner Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 9:03 AM To: Hank Wells @ Sam Hill Entertainment Cc: horizonlb@comcast.net Subject: RE: Horizon Dear Hank: Thank you so much for the recommendation of the band Horizon for Matt’s and my wedding. Everyone had a fabulous time and we’ve received so many complements from people from every age group. I’ve even had couples that live in town who have events to plan of their own ask for Horizon’s name. I’ve of course forwarded your information too! The band was perfect in knowing when to play dinner-type music and when to mix it up a bit, and by the end of the evening they were “bringing the house down”. My out-of-town girlfriends (who look forward to the dancing at weddings) had the best time of all! But it was even more impressive to see the older folks who don’t dance often have a blast on the dance floor. I will definitely keep you and Sam Hill in mind if the need ever arises again for live entertainment. What an easy way to find a band that suits one’s needs! Thanks again! Sincerely, Elizabeth Dodson
From: Peter Stout Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 12:03 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: HORIZON follow up Hi Andy, Horizon was excellent, we were receiving comments all night on how amazing of a wedding band they were. Trust me, we will be recommending them to anyone who is looking for a band. Their music was very crisp, they were all great singers, and made the wedding one hell of a party! I'm sure our photographer snapped a few photographs of them if you would like me to forward them on when we get them. Thanks again, Peter Stout
From: Emily Ford Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 12:09 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: HORIZON follow up Hi Andy, Thanks so much for the warm wishes, the wedding and reception was more than we had ever dreamed of. Horizon made our wedding reception! Choosing them was one of the best decisions Jarratt and I made, while planning the wedding. ALL our guests ranted and raved about them, several of them interested in booking them for future events. Thanks so much for all of your help, your guidance pushed us in the right direction- it’s a night our friends and family along with Jarratt and I will remember for the rest of our lives. Best, Emily
-----Original Message----- From: Leigh Eckert Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2008 8:40 PM To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Follow-up on Horizon Hi Mike, Thanks for your email. In short, Horizon was spectacular. Hiring a band we'd never heard in person was a bit of a wild card, and I held my breath when they started playing - luckily it took all of about 10 seconds for the dance floor to fill up! There were people dancing whom I'd never expected to be out on the dance floor - parents, grandparents, even our priest! Almost everyone I spoke to, at the reception and afterwards, said something like 'Congratulations! Who is your band and where did you find them? They are AWESOME!'. We are so thankful that our reception was a blast for everyone - just what we wanted. Thanks to the band for learning our songs, and to you for helping us find them. I honestly can't say enough good things. What a great party and memorable night! We will recommend Horizon and Sam Hill to any and all friends looking to throw a fantastic party! Thanks, Leigh and Matt Eckert
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 10:53 AM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: Re: HORIZON band follow up Andy, We couldn't have been happier with Horizon, you or Sam Hill! Everything was great. The band was so much fun- everyone was dancing and had a great time. Everyone was so easy to work with and professional. I will definitley recommend you and Horizon to everyone! Thanks again! Lauren DuBois
From: Melissa Redding Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 10:20 AM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: Re: Horizon at DuBois-Langley Wedding Hello Andy, Horizon did indeed play here last weekend and they were wonderful! Not only did they play great music but they were very pleasant to work with and prompt in setting up and tearing down. I would be happy to recommend them to any bride! Melissa Redding Colony Club and Colony Catering
From: Sharon Muldoon Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 5:34 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon follow up Hi Andy! Everything went so well and we truly LOVED Horizon...the event just flew by and I would give anything to be back there again dancing to their awesome music! I would absolutely be happy to recommend both Sam Hill and Horizon. You all are a fine company and I am truly thankful that you all were a part of our special day! Thanks again.....and give my regards to Horizon! Sharon and Jones
From: Allen, Sidney Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 9:03 AM To: andy@samhillbands.com; Kristinallen@BankPlus.net Subject: Re: Horizon band follow up Andy: Horizon was unrea! Everyone at the reception basically stayed the whole time and literally all were on the dance floor. They did a great job kinda playing some jazzy stuff as folks were arriving, and once the crowd had eaten and got a few cocktails, they cut it up a notch and were awesome! Thanks again for your help... Sidney
From: Becca Moss Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:31 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon Band follow up Hi Andy, Thank you so much for helping us find Horizon. They set the tone for a wonderful wedding celebration last Sunday! I can't tell you how many compliments we got about the band! WOW! They were awesome!! Lawrence even wore J.D.'s cowboy hat while singing a country song for our first dance. That's a first! I would recommend them to anyone looking to have a great time. They were great at reading the crowd! Once the dancing got started, people didn't leave the dance floor. We would love to have another occasion where Horizon could play for us again! We couldn't be happier!! Thank you! Becca and J.D.
From: Tabatha Gibbs Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 4:38 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Wedding follow up Thanks for checking in. Everything was fantastic!!! Horizon did so much to make it an amazing day for us. They learned "Don't Worry, Be Happy" as a surprise for my dad, I requested this. Then, they surprised me by playing a song I had asked him about. At the time he told me he wasn't sure if they could do it. I told them "no problem" & completely forgot about it. Then at the wedding he called me to the front & they performed it. Very cool of them. Thanks again for all of your help!!!!! ...tabby
From: John Crowder Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 5:25 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: HORIZON band follow up Andy, The Horizon band was outstanding! Everyone had a great time. I'm still getting people calling and talking about them. We didn't have a wedding coordinator so they took the reins and ran the reception. What a big help! I would recommend them anytime. Thank you so much. John Crowder
From: King, Beth Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 9:50 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Friday bands Hi Andy, Well, Sam Hill has done it again. We had the party of all parties Friday night with Horizon! They are amazing. They look, sound and perform like the true professionals they are. Almost immediately they had students up and dancing and before you knew it the dance floor was filled with alumni, faculty, staff and Dr. Ayers! I think we could have filled a dance floor three times as big as the 28x28 one we had. I cannot adequately express how much our guests enjoyed Horizon other than to say that the dance floor was filled from start to finish. Their easy spirit, enthusiasm and love of the art shine through with each performance. I will most definitely have them back to campus again, and again, and again. Thanks so much! Elizabeth Gilkeson King Director, Special Events University of Richmond
From: Melissa Johnson Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 5:02 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: New Year's Eve To Lawrence and all the Horizon band members: Thank you for everything you did to make our daughter's wedding reception such a special night! You were fabulous! The music on New Year's Eve could not have been better! Not only are you talented musicians, but you were great about working with my daughter-- planning the sets and learning special songs. It looked like you all were having as much fun as we were. (Well, ALMOST!) It was a night to remember! We highly recommend you, Melissa Johnson Forest, Virginia
From: Melissa Johnson Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 11:17 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: New Year's Eve Happy New Year, Andy! WOW! Horizon was fantastic! The wedding and reception could not have been better...please let me know how I can contact Horizon so that I may thank them. Everyone loved them! Thank you for your help, Melissa Johnson
From: Meredith C Parker Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 10:14 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon follow up Hi Andy - My apologies in not responding sooner and providing feed-back on Horizon. They were fantastic! They played great music and were really energetic, which kept everyone on the dance floor. I received lots of positive comments both during and after the wedding about the band. I would definitely recommend them to others and appreciate your help in suggesting them. I'll be sure to pass on your contact info to others that I know who may be looking for wedding entertainment. Thanks for all of your help! Meredith Caskey Parker
From: Robin Friedman Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 9:52 PM To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: 10/20 - Horizon Justin, They killed it!! They were so unbelievable, and they kept the dance floor packed the whole night. We really couldn't have asked for better. I'm writing Lawrence a thank you note tonight. Thanks so much for helping us find them. They were perfect. If you ever need a reference for them, PLEASE contact me!! --Robin
From: mary grantham Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 1:53 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon follow up HI Andy, I can't thank you enough for recommending Horizon to us for our wedding. They were fabulous and we had so much fun. They did an amazing job learning out song and sang it so well! We will definitely remember them for the future and I hope they had fun too. Thanks again and take care, Mary Grantham-Cook
From: Pam Barefoot Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2007 12:01 AM To: 'Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment' Subject: RE: Sylvester-McDonald Wedding with Swiftkick follow up LOVED Horizon tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Freaking awesome! Pam Barefoot Atrendy Wedding & Event Co.
From: Susan Morris Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 8:26 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon band follow up Hi Andy- Thank you for contacting us. The wedding was beautiful, and Horizon was simply amazing! Not only did they take the time to learn a special song for the bride and groom, they made sure that all requests by the bride and groom were met. The dance floor was packed all evening. When we went back to Hermitage the next day to pick up some flowers, the assistant manager commented on the band and said that they had never seen the dance floor so full of happy people. We were thrilled, to say the least. Thank you for recommending Horizon. Lawrence Blow is a "class act" and knows how to make the night a success! All our best! Susan Morris
From: Maisano, Brian Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 3:58 PM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: RE: Horizon follow up Andy, Dana passed this on to me (I’m the groom, by the way) so I could pass on our thanks for sending Horizons our way. They definitely rocked the house on our wedding night. We knew what to expect in terms of songs and style, but we definitely didn’t know that they would be so good at working the crowd and generally responding well to the vibe of the crowd. By the end of the night they had managed to get literally 100% of the attendees on the dancefloor- something I’ve never seen at another wedding. They even got my grandmother and her 80 year old boyfriend dancing! All the band members were really chill to and really easy to talk to in between songs or on the side. Seriously, they far exceeded any expectations I had of them. Please pass on our thanks and appreciation to the band members. -Brian Maisano
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 1:22 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon follow up Dear Andy, Thank you for contacting me about Horizon. To put it briefly, Horizon was GREAT!! Everyone was dancing the whole night and at the end, everyone gave the band a big round of applause. Thank you for personally recommending the band - several people asked me how I found the band they were so impressed. Sam Hill and Horizon were very easy to work with and professional. I would have no hesitations in the future about recommending the agency and the band to friends and family. Fondly, Dana
From: Robinson, Jeffrey J Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 9:23 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Horizon follow up Andy, Thanks for helping us find Horizon. They were phenomenal. I have never seen so many people dancing at a wedding. I had put in a request to Lawrence that Horizon perform "Shout", and it was performed to a T! It was obvious to me that all of Horizon loves to perform. I knew that we were in for a night of great music when Barb belted out the lyrics to "At Last" in fine fashion during our first dance. The whole band looked very polished and well dressed; they had so much energy! We have gotten so many complements on how fun the wedding was and awesome the band was. People were really sad when the band had to take a break! A lot of friends and family asked how we found them. I tell them how easy it was to pick Horizon with the package that you provided to Patrice and me. Thanks again for helping make our wedding special! Jeff and Patrice Robinson
From: Ayodele Carroo Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 10:31 PM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: RE: Horizon band follow up Hi Andy, I know this has taken us forever, but we just wanted to say Horizon was amazing. Everything we expected and more. People are still talking to us about how great they were. For us, Horizon was the highlight of our wedding and really made it special. There was a great energy on the dance floor. The music inspired kids, young people, old people, and everyone in between to dance, even with people they hadn't met before! My father said he had never seen my great uncle dance in his life until that night and he danced with my mom, my mother in law, and who knows who else! Our families truly came together that night and Horizon had a lot to do with that!! Thanks again! They were incredible! Dele
-----Original Message----- From: Jeff Galanti Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 10:20 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: wedding follow up AJ- Everything was incredible for the reception! I can't think of anyone that I would rather have helping me out in selecting tunes for my wedding than you and Sam Hill Bands. You guys were great in helping us pick a band based on the criteria that we had specified. The brochures and CDs that you sent in the information packet were just what the doctor ordered during that chaotic time. It was nice to sit back and watch some clips of the bands that were "auditioning" for our big day. Your constant attention and focus on detail made everything go off without a hitch. Horizon was off the hook! Lawrence and the whole band had been great leading up to the event in looking after our every desire. It was great to have Josh sing "Amanda" as the opener and then the rendition of "Crazy" that trumped the real thing. The reviews for the band have been incredible. I was amazed by the crowd out on the dance floor throughout the night. There were folks who I would never have pictured dancing shouting for the band to keep going. Horizon knows how to work a crowd, do doubt. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking to celebrate in style! Ours and our families' thanks go out to Horizon and to Sam Hill Bands for the best weekend of our lives. Thanks again, Jeff Galanti
-----Original Message----- From: Nancy La Cova-Bhat Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 2:55 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: THANKS HORIZON FOR A FABULOUS NIGHT!! We are finally back from our honeymoon in amazing Aruba and back to reality. We wish to express our gratitude to the Horizon band for a brilliant and energized performance for our June 9, 2007 wedding. EVERYONE and I mean everyone said that it was the best wedding reception that they've ever been too and I believe that you and the band deserve a lot of the credit. From the moment we asked you to play for us, we were confident that you would do an excellent job and you didn't let us down. The band performed impeccably and you guys have a great innate sense for what the people want and a great understanding of the audience. When we chose a band, our main concern was to make sure the dance floor was packed and that people were having a good time. Let me just say that you kept the dance floor packed and went above and beyond your duty. They songs were sung professionally and we loved your positive energy. You were just one more thing that we didn't have to worry about. Lawrence, you have also been great at communicating with my family -our music needs and questions. I just want you to know that if we ever have another event, we will definitely use HORIZON and will highly recommend your band to everyone. Thanks so much for a fabulous night and please send our regards to the rest of the band! If you ever need a recommendation, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Nancy and Robert Kimbrell
From: King, Beth Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 7:04 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Horizon last Thurs. Hi Andy, I've been meaning to e-mail you since last Friday morning. HORIZON was 20 times better than I expected and I had pretty high expectations. They were absolutely perfect! I honestly don't think in my 14+ years in the event business that I've ever worked with a band that listened to my requests and then delivered what I needed. From their song choice to the volume, HORIZON was definitely a "Shining Star" and I will absolutely hire them again...and again...and again! On a scale from 1-10, I'd rate them a 15! Thanks so much for turning me on to them! Best, Beth King University of Richmond Advancement Office
From: Mary Payne Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 7:18 AM To: 'Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment' Subject: RE: Horizon Andrew- Horizon was terrific in all ways. They were very professional, very friendly and very good. When we arrived at the start of the party they were already set up and there to introduce themselves to me. They played until the bitter end of the party and were enjoyed by all. Thank you for helping me provide such enjoyable entertainment that evening. Mary
From: Michelle Wesley Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 5:01 PM To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: 4/21 - Horizon Hi Justin. Horizon was fantastic. They played music that had everyone, of every age, on the dance floor. Their momentum was so good that even during their final break, everyone stayed on the dance floor dancing to our bread cds. I couldn't have asked for a better band. Thanks! Mikie Wesley
From: Trish and Josh Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 10:43 AM To: charlie@samhillbands.com; Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: March 24th 2007 Dear Sam Hill, My husband and I were married March 24th, 2007. The day was absolutely fantastic and went off without one hitch. One of the best things about the wedding was the band. Upon your recommendation and careful planning we booked the "Horizon" band, and have no regrets about this. From the cocktail hour until the last song, they were GREAT. We would highly recommend this band to anyone who is looking for a high energy dance band. From the moment we got started people were up dancing. They literally were chanting for more, at the end of the reception. Almost 2 months after the wedding and my guest are still talking about it! If you would like to use us as a reference for this band, we would be more then willing to do that! We are SO happy with Sam Hill and with the HORIZON band! Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Neall
From: "Kristy May" Subject: Re: april7thwedding Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:48:55 +0000 Hi Lawrence! I wanted to tell you how wonderful you guys were! Everyone loved Horizon and loved your music. I keep getting more and more complements on the band and just wanted to share them with you. Thank you for a wonderful and very memorable evening, and thank you for working with us and playing our favorite songs! You guys were awesome! Thanks and take care, Kristy & Kevin
From: Stephen.F.Gray Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 9:26 AM Subject: RE: Sam Hill Entertainment - Horizon References They were great. Just Great. They played some low-key jazzy numbers while folks ate dinner, moved into some motown oldies & swing type stuff early on, and then really grooved late-night when all the old folks had gone to bed and the younger set were spilling beer on the dance floor. Don't let the photos fool you, the lead singer can belt them out... she's definitely got soul. They were also very professional, taking the initiative to call ahead of time and ask if we had any special songs we wanted to be sure they had in their repertoire, and discussing the song for the first dance. I must tell you, in the chaos leading up to the wedding, we would have forgotten to have this conversation if they hadn't taken the initiative. As a matter of fact, they had to be persistent to catch me, and I really appreciated it. It was a really nice touch of professionalism that we didn't expect from a wedding band, and made my wife really comfortable during the last-minute "what if something goes wrong" phase that you, too, will experience. Again, great variety including swing, be-bop, motown, disco, big sound with the horns, terrific lead singer, great at reading the crowd, and capped off with great professionalism. Steve Gray
From: Cori Duck Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2004 4:02 PM To: Andy Jaspen at Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Horizon follow up Andy, Humm...Where do I start? I can't say enough about Horizon. They were truely amazing and awsome! Those words don't even do them justice. They made my reception the best that it could be and more!! My husband and I stayed at the reception until the end and when Horizon stopped playing we wanted more and so did everyone else. I have never seen or heard a band as good as Horizon is. I have had many compliments on the band since I have been home from the honeymoon. One of my bridesmaids actually booked Horizon before my wedding and we found out that we booked the same band through conversation. She was so excited that she was going to get to hear them before her wedding. I was just glad that I got to hear them again! My parents and my husband and I were there and we had a chance to talk to the band. They were very glad to see us and I was glad to see them! I can't get enough of them! If you ever need any recommendations on Horizon please let me know. I will be more than happy to talk to anyone that needs info etc. I even told Lawrence if they wanted to make a video clip or anything promoting their band and needed someone to speak on behalf of them to let me know and I would do whatever it takes for them to get the word out about their band. Thank you for your help in setting up the band for our wedding. They were truely the icing on the cake. You can't get any better than Horizon! Thanks again, Cori & Michael Duck
From: Barbara Ann Davenport Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 7:22 AM To: lawrence Blow; Katie Chandler at Sam Hill Entertainment; Andy Jaspen Subject: Duck- Davenport Wedding!! Hey! What a great time we had on November 6th. After a very beautiful ceremony with music of an organ, piano, trumpet, violinist and soloist we hit the reception with more music of 2 violinist and chello during cocktail hour and then.........................we had the time of our lives on the dance floor with Horizon!! They kept us all on our feet and wanting to keep going!! Cori and her bridesmaids and myself with all of my 7 bridesmaids from 29 years ago had a blast!! As well as everyone else! The day and night could not really and truely been any better. Thanks for your help and we look forward to dancing at one of Cori's bridesmaids wedding on Dec. 4 with the Horizon's again. Many have asked us the name of the band and loved them. They were wonderful to work with and very professional. The female singer was very nice in helping me with announcements etc.and Lawrence was very nice and reassuring me they would be just what we wanted!! Also, a fabulous horn section!! I will definitely reccommend this band for anyone wanting a great party with plenty of good dance music!! The bride and groom were very pleased and that's what counts. Barbara Ann Davenport
HorizonFrom: Frye, Karyn E Sent: Friday, March 28, 2003 3:24 PM To: hank@samhillbands.com Subject: RE: Horizon We had an absolutely fabulous time with the band. They were just great and all of our guests commented how good they were. Thank you so much for all of your help. Karyn Wolfe
From: Andrew Basham Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 6:37 PM To: Andy Jaspen at Sam Hill Entertainment; Subject: Re: congrats you guys Andy, Horizon was very responsive to our requests and flexible given our needs and wants (you can quote that) which I think is probably at least as important as the music they play. They rocked it out when we did dance and the lead singer had an amazing voice. Lawrence also gave me a dap for best wishes. Thanks for all your help and advice. Andrew
From: Charlotte Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 To: Andrew Juge Subject: Re: Kappa Thanks Andrew! The band was a hit! Everyone had a great time and kept saying how much they loved the band! The dance floor was packed because we couldn't keep the parents off the dance floor:) Thanks so much for all your help. I really appreciate it! --Charlotte
Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 11:35 AM To: hank@samhillbands.com Subject: Re: Horizon Hank, The wedding went smoothly. It was a wonderful day and HORIZON was just a super dance band that everyone seemed to enjoy. I would definitely recommend them to others if asked! Thanks for your help in making Kristin and Mike's day memorable and fun. Pam Butterworth
From: Tennyson, Mary Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 9:21 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Horizon follow up Andy, Thanks for your message. I wanted to let you know we had a wonderful experience with the band Horizon - they were everything we could have hoped for and more. In addition to the great songs they played, they were extremely flexible and willing to accommodate all of our requests. The dance floor was never empty! I look forward to recommending your company and Horizon specifically to friends and family for future events - the professionalism and spirited nature of the band made our reception a great success. Thanks again, and please let me know if there is anything else I can do., Mary
I just wanted to thank you for the FANTASTIC show you put on at Lewis-Ginter. We have had dozens of people tell us you were the best band they have EVER heard at a wedding. I hope you had as much fun as we had. I know several people already asked you for your card but I will continue to recommend you to everyone who asks. You guys are great! You really made the night. Best, Nicole Caddigan
From: Simone.Niebling Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2002 4:45 PM To: hank@samhillbands.com Subject: Horizon Hey Hank - It was wonderful. Not that I can remember much from that day since it was such a whirlwind, but everyone commented on how good they were. Thank you so much for your help and I've been referring people to your website that have asked where I found Horizon. Take care!
From: Allison Page Lowry Sent: Monday, September 15, 2003 7:01 PM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: Thank you! Hi Andy! Sorry this has taken me so long to write, but I just wanted to say a HUGE thank-you for all that you did for us to get a band for our August 16th reception. Horizon was absolutely wonderful. Lawrence was so nice to work with and the band was perfect. I was worried about whether they would be too loud for our site, but it was just right. They really judged the crowd well and knew what to play when. People wanted to dance so badly that we didn't even get around to all the tables before they started hitting the dance floor! When the reception was over, nobody wanted to leave. I have heard many compliments that this was the best band people had ever heard at a wedding. I have been recommending that people call you when they are looking for a band every time I get the chance. Thank you for all of your help and for recommending such a great band! By the way - they did an awesome job for the 2 songs they learned for us as well. If there is any question as to whether we had fun and liked the band or not - I have attached a picture. For the record - they INVITED us up there... Thanks again! Allison Page Lowry
From: Graeme Leiser Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 3:10 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon follow up Andy, Kate and I were so pleased with Lawrence and the rest of the Horizon crew. We had such a great time at the wedding reception. The song selection was great, and the band was very tight. Everyone worked up a sweat grooving to the nice Motown, Disco, and Funk. We didn't have too many slow songs in our list (by design) but the band pulled off some slow ones magnificently. I think everyone wanted the band to play even longer! My uncle even received some bass guitar advice from Lawrence as he is in a band in Scotland and just purchased a different bass. All in all, it was fantastic! If you need Kate or me to give a reference please don't hestitate! Graeme and Kate Leiser
From: Cox, Catherine, M. - CPDA Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2003 12:41 PM To: 'Andy Jaspen' Subject: RE: Horizon follow up Andy, Horizon was great and everyone had a fabulous time dancing to their music. Music-wise they were wonderful. My parents danced too much and feel like they didn't circulate the room enough they were having so much fun! I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a fun party band! Thanks for all of your help. Cheers, Catherine
From: Conant, Adrienne Sent: Monday, July 07, 2003 4:48 PM To: Andy Jaspen Subject: RE: Horizon follow-up Hi Andy - Horizon was amazing!!!! We could not have been happier with them and everybody is still raving about the band. I would like to write a more formal and lengthy thank you note/reference letter and also email it to Lawrence but until then I wanted to let you know that, yes, we were very pleased and thank you for the strong recommendation. Adrienne Conant
From: Kelly McConnell Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 8:41 AM To: Andy Jaspen Subject: Re: Horizon follow up Hi Andy! I've been meaning to get in touch with you, but like you said, just settling in. We're not going on a honeymoon until August, so we've been adjusting the after the wedding reality. I put so much stuff on hold! : ) I did email the band the very next day to tell them how thankful we were to not only have their great entertainment, but also some of Lawrence's counceling. He was so funny and cool. We'd been emailing some right before the wedding and he detected some of my wedding jitters, so gave me some good advice. Also, because we were pretty much planning the whole thing ourselves, he was particularly flexible and helpful with that part. I told him he was going above and beyond what he had to do . . . hence the name "Horizon". : ) They were all so nice! I really appreciate your and Katie's help, too. It's not often you could do a search on the internet and get such great service and quality entertainment. I've been telling people all about the website and how the quality of it, and then the quality of your service was what basically allowed me to trust getting a band without actually seeing and hearing them live first. I still can't believe they came all the way from VA for us! Kelly
From: Kerry Pisacane Sent: Monday, June 23, 2003 11:02 AM To: hank@samhillbands.com Subject: RE: Horizon Thanks! The band worked out quite well. The crowd loved Horizon. We only heard great things from everyone about them. They really got everybody up and dancing all night and even played a few encores. A very impressive performance.
From: Stephen.F.Gray Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 7:36 PM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: RE: Horizon follow up Everything was great. If you ever need a referral, let me know. They rocked and they really read the mood... The horns were something else, and the singers were terrific. We had a great party thanks to Horizon ! Steve Gray
From: Debbie_Green Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 1:04 PM To: Andy Jaspen Subject: Re: Horizon follow up Hi Andy, While I don't have time to write a lengthy email, suffice to say that Horizon was quite good. No, that's an understatement - they ROCKED! We had many compliments from our guests, including people who had traveled to Wintergreen from hubs of excellent music like Chicago and NYC, so that is saying something. They did well reading the crowd, slow music over dinner, big band music early on for the older adults, and then they rocked the house in the wee hours of the morning for the hanger-on, twenty to thirty-something crowd. Excellent all around! Thanks so much for giving such an honest assessment of each group presented to us, we had to pick them sight unseen based on a handful of demos and your familiarity was helpful. Please pass the praise on to the band. Thanks again. Debbie L. Green
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 4:07 PM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: Westcott Wedding Andy: Horizon was great! Everyone loved them and they were wonderful about following the "instructions" that my daughter gave to them. I appreciate all of the flexibility that they had and am very pleased with your service and their professionalism! Please pass out thanks and appreciation on to Lawrence and the rest of the band members. You may certainly use us as a reference. I will be more than pleased to recommend both Sam Hill and Horizon to anyone who needs entertainment! Pam Westcott
From: Sean Patrick Fogarty Sent: Friday, June 04, 2004 8:20 AM To: Andy Jaspen Subject: Re: Horizon follow up Horizon was fantastic. They played a ton of music, all songs that we liked and the song they learned for us (livin on a prayer) was amazing. They were a tremendous recommendation! It couldn't have gone any better. Thanks for everything, Sean and Kim
From: BARRIE KAMEN Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 11:48 AM To: Che Stratos at Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Horizon at Kamen Saunders wedding May 13th Hello!!! Much more info will come to you all when the bride and groom return from their honeymoon , but for now from the parents of the bride .... "We can not thank-you enough!!!!!!!" What a wonderful, wonderful band. They made the wedding!!!!!!! If I were to elaborate it would take pages and pages. You all and Lawrence were, without a doubt, the most professional and competent of all of our vendors. Not even a blink of a problem. This says volumes considering the bride lives in CO. Mom lives in FL and the wedding MD and if I am correct the band VA. EVERYTHING they did was beyond words and even the famous Cheasapeake Bay Beach Club came up to me after and asked for their information as it was the best band that ever played there!!. More to follow but again, a million thanks and please pass on to Lawrence and the group. Barrie and Mike Kamen
From: Elliott, Rachel Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 12:03 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Horizon band follow up Hi Andy, Hope all is well with you. We had an excellent time at the wedding and Horizon was fantastic. I was very impressed by them. They had great energy and were professional. Their music got everyone out on the dance floor - which was exactly what I wanted at our reception! I really couldn't have been happier with our selection for the band. I've gotten a lot of compliments about Horizon from people that came to our wedding. Thanks so much for helping with the selection! Take care, Rachel
From: Fiscus, Eileen Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 9:34 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Horizon follow up Andy, The band was outstanding!!!! Eveyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves which was obvious by the number of people on the dance floor most of the evening. We will certainly keep Horizon in mind for future functions and would be happy to recommend them! We had a great time!!!! Eileen K. Fiscus Director's Assistant Merrill Lynch
From: Liz Longley Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 10:27 AM To: andy@samhillbands.com Subject: RE: Horizon follow up Hi Andy! We're back and adjusting to life back in the real world. We had a fabulous wedding weekend and the honeymoon was more than we could dream of. Everything was great! We loved Horizon and have heard many many comments from wedding guests...everyone loved them! They had the dance floor packed ALL night long...it was amazing! They got everyone dancing and I know for a fact, everyone had a great time! Even my 89 year old grandmother had the time of her life on the dance floor. They were wonderful and really made our reception one people won't forget! They were great! Thanks for all of your help! Liz
From: Bishop, Kristine Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 8:41 AM To: 'hank@samhillbands.com' Subject: RE: Horizon Everything went wonderfully. We had a great time and I would definitely recommend them again:) Thanks for all your help! Kristine
From: Nicola Pace Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 10:24 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon follow up Hi Andy, Thanks for the follow up email and good wishes. The band was wonderful! The whole evening went by so quickly though, it's hard to remember all the details. Everyone seemed to love Horizon - Steve and I in particular. We've had many great compliments on the band since returning from our mini-honeymoon last Wednesday (the real honeymoon in Italy is later next month!) and will definitely recommend them in the future to friends & colleagues. Not only did they sound terrific, they were a pleasure to talk to and to work with. So much so that Steve and I are already trying to think of an excuse to have another party so we can get them to play again! Thank you for all of your help finding the perfect music for our reception. I can't wait to see the video and re-live the whole experience! Your company came on a recommendation from a friend (Christine Gilbert-Wilson) and we will surely do the same by recommending you to others whenever the opportunity comes up. All the best, Nicola & Steve Pace
-----Original Message----- From: Martha Moore Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 5:57 AM To: 'Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment' Subject: RE: Horizon follow up Andy- Horizon did a great job! As you said, they were very professional and fun. We had a great dancing crowd going. Everyone enjoyed the vocals and their range of music. We also appreciated Lawrence’s stopping by the day before the party to help check out the setup. They did a wonderful job. I look forward to working with you in the future. Martha Moore
-----Original Message----- From: Crystal L Matejcek Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 10:21 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Horizon follow up Hello Andy, Thanks for following up. We are still talking about how awesome Horizon was! They were absolutely perfect for what we wanted and they were even better than we could have imangined. There was not a single person not dancing at some point during the night and everyone had a blast. We will definitlely be recommending Horizon and Sam Hill Entertainment to all of our friends, although we had tons of people asking that night who they were and how we found them. We really appreciate all your help deciding because we made the absolute best choice!! Thanks again for everything and thanks to Horizon, they rock!! Crystal Matejcek