From: Mark Collier
Date: Wed, Oct 11, 2023 at 9:10 AM
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker Band
To: Mike Miglino
Hey Mike,
It all went great. As usual they were a highlight of the evening and the audience loved them.
MARK COLLIER, CMP
SENIOR MANAGER, PROGRAMS & EVENTS
From: Cheryl Bachelder
Date: Tue, Oct 10, 2023 at 4:26 PM
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
To: Mike Miglino
Mike,
We enjoyed the Jeff Decker Band on Saturday night. They played exactly the kind of music we were looking for and were easy to work with. I would recommend them to others…
Thank you for reaching out. The Sam Hill website was super easy to use.
Cheryl Bachelder
From: Amelia Bilbao
Date: Sun, Jun 11, 2023 at 3:46 PM
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
To: Mike Miglino
Mike,
Thanks for your note. We had an absolute blast last weekend on Kiawah and The Jeff Decker Band rocked all day! Their performance was spot on from the ceremony, to background music during cocktail hour and then all afternoon for dancing/etc. We could not have asked for a better band for our big day, these guys were very talented and the UVA connection was really cool.
Additionally, the band was so simple to work with from the start. They accommodated us when we decided to add an additional piece to the band. They asked us for our preferences on song choices, and I believe delivered on every one! They were responsive, professional and all around a pleasure to do business with.
Best,
Harrison and Amelia
The Jeff Decker band was fantastic, our guests continuously complemented how good they sounded and how lively the party was due to their music. They were professional and easily accommodating. We will CERTAINLY be recommending Sam Hill entertainment and the Jeff Decker band to our friends and family!
Best,
Lauren and Reilly
4/29/22 wedding rehearsal dinner
From: Michele Whiteside
Date: Tue, Nov 22, 2022 at 1:15 PM
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker Band
To: Mike Miglino
Mike, as usual Jeff and the guys are great! Just what we needed for the night!
Thank you,
Michele Whiteside
Member Services Coordinator
Virginia Manufacturers Association
From: Kathy Chabot
Date: Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 4:31 PM
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker Band
To: Mike Miglino
Mike,
The band was fabulous!! Thank you for entertaining us in such a sophisticated way!! Everyone loved the music😊
Thank you,
Kathy
From: Scott Hildebrand
Date: Sun, Oct 16, 2022 at 7:18 PM
Subject: Re: Booking Jeff Decker
To: Andy Jaspen
Andy,
Thanks for following up. The evening was terrific and the Jeff Decker band was perfect for the event and the venue. The group had people up and dancing later in the evening after dinner.
Everything from Sam Hill was simple and flawless. We had good communications with the band and they executed the game plan for the night flawlessly. Very professional.
Thanks so much for handling the musical logistics. Reid and Jane loved the evening!
Scott Hildebrand
From: Margaret Krull
Date: Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 4:30 PM
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
To: Mike Miglino
Everything was perfect! The band did a great job! Jeff was great and so were the band members. The music was perfect exactly what I wanted. I couldn’t have been more pleased. It was easy to book the band so my experience with Sam Hill and you was great too.
From: Megan Connor
Date: Wed, Jul 27, 2022 at 9:05 AM
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker Band
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
Thanks so much for reaching out. We were thrilled with the Jeff Decker Band. Our board president is a huge jazz fan, and the band was happy to field his requests. Many of our guests mentioned how much they enjoyed the music too. The band was professional and wonderful to work with. We will definitely be recommending them to friends and colleagues.
Thanks again for all your help with booking!
Take care,
Megan R. Connor
From: William Doolittle
Date: Thu, Jun 16, 2022 at 11:35 AM
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
To: Mike Miglino
Thanks, Mike.
Jeff Decker and his band were completely professional. They're talented and very experienced musicians and wedding performers. They learned a first dance song written by the groom just for the wedding. They were very flexible and their contract rider terms were very reasonable. I enjoyed working with them and would hire them again and recommend them to anyone. The jazz standards were tasteful and appealed to all of the age groups represented at the wedding. They hit the sweet spot of being classy and funjust what I'd hoped for!
William
From: Roy Via
Date: Thu, Sep 16, 2021 at 10:44 AM
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker Band
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
I greatly appreciate it. Jeff and his band were absolutely great! They were the perfect entertainment for our event. The band was extremely professional and we received tremendous feedback from our guests about the music. We would not hesitate to use Jeff, if and when, we hold another event.
Also want to thank you and Sam Hill for such an enjoyable experience. Everything went so smoothly. Hopefully an event will present itself in the future that allows me to work with you again.
Cheers,
Roy
From: Laura Frazho
Date: Fri, May 28, 2021 at 10:08 AM
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker Band
To: Mike Miglino
Thanks so much for checking in—the event was great and Jeff was a pleasure to work with as always! We will connect again next year for this event!
Have a great weekend,
Laura
Laura Frazho
Manager of Special Events
VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF HISTORY & CULTURE
From: Hays Hill
Date: Tue, May 25, 2021 at 9:01 AM
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
To: Mike Miglino
Good morning! Just wanted to let you know that the Jeff Decker Band was absolutely wonderful!
Hays
From: Casey Hu
Date: Mon, Dec 9, 2019 at 10:47 AM
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker Band
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike:
Sorry for the slow response, we are still in recovery mode. The Jeff Decker Band was great! We received a lot of positive feedback about the music from our guests. And they were great to work with.
Casey
From: Elizabeth Brightwell
Date: Mon, Aug 19, 2019 at 8:47 PM
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
Thanks so much for your congratulations! The Jeff Decker Band was perfect — they even got people dancing at our daytime reception!
I’ve reviewed Sam Hill on The Knot (it was positive :)) and I’ll certainly be recommending you all to friends and family.
Thanks for all your help,
Elizabeth
They Jeff Decker band was phenomenal! I will certainly be using them again.
Avery Myrick
Event Services Manager, Pinehurst Resort
5/8/19
From: Laura Frazho
Date: Tue, May 7, 2019 at 12:45 PM
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker Band
To: Mike Miglino
It was great to work with Jeff again—only good things to report!
Laura
Laura Frazho
Special Events & Facility Rentals Manager
From: Litsa Kotsis
Date: Fri, Apr 5, 2019 at 3:13 PM
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker Band
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
Thank you for following up with me. The Jeff Decker band was great; we really enjoyed listening to them. I will definitely be using Sam Hill Entertainment in the future. I plan a large client appreciation event every year.
Thank you,
Litsa
From: Andy Yang
Date: Tue, Dec 11, 2018 at 10:30 PM
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
To: Mike Miglino
Everything went well with the band. They sounded great and were very professional. I heard a lot of good comments from the community as well. Thank you for coordinating with us on such short notice.
Andy
From: Mark Collier
Date: Fri, Oct 26, 2018 at 5:57 PM
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker Band
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
I just want you to know that everything went very well. The Jeff Decker Band and the addons received rave reviews.
_________________________
MARK COLLIER, CMP
MEETINGS SPECIALIST
From: Michele Whiteside
Date: Fri, May 18, 2018 at 1:48 PM
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
To: Mike Miglino
They were amazing as usual folks loved having the live music in the background and they were so flexible with us with all our silent auction announcements.
Thanks again
Michele
From: Laura Frazho
Date: Tue, May 1, 2018 at 9:36 AM
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker Band
To: Mike Miglino
Everything went well—we were excited to see a couple of the people dancing to their music. Overall I think it was a great success and I am so happy that I could work with Jeff and the band again! I look forward to hopefully doing the same next year!
Thanks for checking in!
Laura Frazho
Special Events & Facility Rentals Manager
From: Erin Fitzgibbons
Date: Thu, Dec 21, 2017 at 10:22 AM
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
Thanks for following up. Our event went very well and The Jeff Decker Band was fantastic!
Thanks for all your assistance!
Erin
From: Alexandra Fabrizio
Date: Wed, Oct 4, 2017 at 11:02 AM
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
Thank you for checking in. The band was great and it was an absolute breeze working with them and you at Sam Hill!
Best,
Alexandra Fabrizio
From: Brian Collins
Date: Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 8:16 AM
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
To: mike at sam hill entertainment
Mike,
Savannah and I just got back from our Honeymoon today and wanted to respond to your request for feedback. Jeff Decker and the band were AMAZING. Far exceeded expectations and couldn't have been more accommodating, professional, and warm, not to mention talented! Their selection of music, timing, and general flow of the entertainment was excellent and couldn't have been better. We were so impressed and we thought they did an absolutely amazing job.
To your second question, working with Sam Hill was seamless and easy, we are very happy we worked with you all to get it organized. We will definitely give you guys a shout out on the Knot.
Best,
Brian
From: Ren Dietel
Date: Tue, Jun 13, 2017 at 4:15 PM
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
To: Mike Miglino
They were terrific, everyone loved the music, and we would highly recommend them.
Ren Dietel
Senior Partner
Dietel Partners, LLC
From: Will Reifsteck
Date: Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 10:23 AM
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
Thanks for the follow up! Jeff and the band were absolutely fantastic!! Very well received by our clients, and absolutely perfect for our event.
Kind Regards,
Will
From: Martha Spano
Date: Tue, Dec 13, 2016 at 8:23 AM
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Dear Mike,
The Jeff Decker band was fabulous! My husband considers two things to be of primary importance at a wedding the first is food, the second is that the band is good but doesn't impede conversation(we have left receptions previously when the music got too loud). The Jeff Decker band was perfect in music and volume. Everybody danced and talked and talked and danced. They could not have been better.
Thank you so much.
Martha
Sent from my iPhone
From: Mercedes Migliore
Date: Mon, May 9, 2016 at 5:03 PM
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
To: Mike Miglino
The Jeff Decker Band was phenomenal! I can't believe how awesome they were. Absolutely perfect for our event. Our event wouldn't have been the same without them.
Thank you.
Mercedes Migliore
From: Arpad Korossy
Date: Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 10:41 AM
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Mike,
We were very happy with Jeff and the band: it was easy to communicate and coordinate with them prior to the event, and everything on the day of went very smoothly indeed. The music was terrific, the guests had a wonderful time on the dance floor, and Jeff was a great emcee. Getting live music was a bit of a splurge for us, but I think we're both very happy we did so the Jeff Decker Band brought a great deal of class to the event that we simply couldn't have matched with a DJ or a more modern pop band. Thanks so much!
Best,
Arpad
From: Shindig Weddings & Events
Date: Tue, Oct 27, 2015 at 9:32 AM
Subject: Re: Alexi's wedding
To: Andy Jaspen
Hi Andy,
Jeff's group was phenomenal. I applaud Jeff, in particular, for being a consummate professional and being quite gracious in his flexibility.
Another win!
Thanks for checking!
Meghan
From: Steve Foster
Date: Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 4:59 PM
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
To: Andrew Juge
Hi,
Great job and thank you. We have had nothing but wonderful reviews. The music was on target, great selections and not too loud. You developed a lot of fans and I hope you get some new business.
Best regards,
Steve Foster
From: Weil, Jack
Date: Tue, Dec 16, 2014 at 11:27 AM
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker Band
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
I received very positive feedback regarding the Jeff Decker Band. They were professional and a pleasure to deal with as was Sam Hill Entertainment.
Thank you for your assistance in making our event a success.
Jack
From: Dickie Morris
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2014 10:05 AM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker at Loring's party
Andy,
Jeff Decker's band was awesome! They were the perfect group for that party. Very easy to work with. Very prompt. Well dressed. So nice. And sounded great. They were flexible and stayed an hour later for us which was great. Thanks again!
Dickie Morris
Just A Little Ditty
Jeff,
I wanted thank you and your fellow musicians for your wonderful music and professionalism. Guests breaking into dance spontaneously is a testament to how much it was appreciated. Your music added so much to our dinner party, helping to make it very special and memorable. If you ever need a reference I stand ready to give enthusiastic several thumbs up.
Thanks again and my best wishes to you and your mates,
Jane Horn
From: Powell, Natasha
Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 10:23 AM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker Band follow up
Hi Andy,
Happy new year. Jeff Decker was great at our firm holiday party. The crowd was really pleased! Thank you again for your help in coordinating. I'll be sure to let you know if we need anything else this year.
Thanks,
Natasha Powell
Harris Williams LLC
From: Powell, Natasha [mailto:npowell@harriswilliams.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 10:23 AM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker Band follow up
Hi Andy,
I am well. I hope you are. Jeff Decker was great. The crowd was really pleased. Thank you again for your help in coordinating. I'll be sure to let you know if we need anything else this year.
Thanks,
Natasha
From: Jeanmarie Bantz
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2013 4:55 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Jeff Decker Band
Hi Andrew,
We could not have been more pleased with the Jeff Decker Band! They did a wonderful job at our wedding reception, and I would not hesitate to hire them again or recommend them to others.
Thank you, Jeanmarie
From: Courtney Pecinovsky
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 12:17 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
Hi! Andy!
We were very pleased with the Jeff Decker band. They turned out to be ideally appropriate for the occasion and what I had in mind. People could still have dinner conversation and walk around to other tables. It wasn't too loud and the scene was very classic not loud, modern and dancy so it fit the bill really well. I can tell they have lots of experience reading a situation to see if music should be played to a particular situation. It was unexpectedly very hot that day and I felt they did a wonderful job despite the blistering heat! I hope they felt accommodated.
Courtney and Eric
From: Janice Carnevale
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2013 8:47 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: StumpSnape Wedding cocktails w/ Jeff Decker Band
Hi Andy,
The Jeff Decker Band was awesome. Jeff himself was very communicative, and they were on time and ready to go. The guests loved the band, and thought it added so much to the event. Everyone was pleased. Thanks so much for checking in!
Best,
Janice
From: Amy Godenick
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 8:42 AM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
Hi Andrew,
Everything went amazingly well at the reception! The band knew when to play quieter background music and when the dancing should start. They had prepared the songs that we requested and even let my fatherinlaw (also a musician) sing along for a song. They were also very flexible with our schedule.
In sum, I have no complaints and only the highest praise for the Jeff Decker Band. I will of course refer you to anyone looking for live music in the future.
Best,
Amy
From: Emileigh Rosso
Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 5:52 PM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band follow up
Hi Andy,
We could not have been happier with the Jeff Decker Band! They sounded amazing, had great energy, looked professional, and were pleasant to work with. We had a ton of fun and got many complements on their performance. They played our song wonderfully (and we are so grateful they were willing to learn it for us).
We wrote a detailed positive review on the wedding channel website and would highly recommend them to anyone!
Thanks,
Emileigh
From: Deidre Bennett
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 4:09 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
Andrew,
We were very, very happy with The Jeff Decker Band. They communicated with us throughout the reception and made it very simple to make any necessary lastminute changes. Most importantly, the music was wonderful! They were exactly what we were hoping for, and they helped the evening run smoothly. John and I had a great time, and I think all of our guests did as well. Thank you very much for all of your help, and we will be sure to tell our friends about you!
Deidre
From: Halle Shourds
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 3:10 PM
To: Andy Jaspen
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band followup
Hi Andy The Jeff Decker band was fabulous! Great to work with, great to listen to and great to dance to! They were a very talented and professional group and we would certainly use them again!
Thank you so much!
Halle Shourds
Event Manager
Deep Run Hunt Club
From: weddings by michelle
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 4:24 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker
Hi Andrew,
Everything was wonderful, we enjoyed working with Jeff and the band. Jeff was easy to communicate with and they all sounded great.
Thanks for following up!
Kim Pietsch
Weddings by Michelle
From: Sarah Agnew
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 2:27 PM
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
Hi Mike
The Jeff Decker band were terrific exactly what I was looking for. A lot of people danced and Mrs. Korologos did comment how nice it was to be able to talk at dinner and have the music not too loud in the background. Everything was perfect!!!
Thanks again and I'll definitely pass your company along to anyone who inquires and tell them what a pleasure it was to work with you! Or if I find I need a band personally for anything I will definitely keep you in mind in the future!
All the best and thanks again,
Sarah
From: Wasson, Ashley Rhae
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 5:09 PM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker Band
Hi Andy,
Thank you for your email followup! The wedding went GREAT and it was nothing short of a dream come true!! I wanted to write a personal note to let you know how things went with the band! I was honestly MORE than impressed. They were FANTASTIC! I believe they were the highlight of my reception. Not only were they easy to work with, they were very kind. Jeff Decker worked with me and allowed me to sing a surprise song to my groom. He was also very accommodating with a special request song for my first dance. The Jeff Decker Band was also the MC of my wedding and his soft, sweet voice was so soothing and not overbearing like many MC's can be. The music was INCREDIBLE and the variety of tunes was fantastic for the event. I not only had wedding attendees ask about the band but also had many vendors as well. Naturally I told them Sam Hill Bands! I will continue to rave about this band and using your site for booking. Thank you for everything and making day so special!
Let me know if you have any other questions for me or would like for me to write a review!!
Ashley Robbe
From: Kristin Miller
Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 1:10 PM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
Dear Andy,
Thank you! John and I said numerous times to one another throughout our reception about how amazing Jeff and his band were! They were true professionals and they truly kicked off our party! Jeff was very gracious, and he and his band rolled with with several schedule changes and made the reception flow naturally. We are so
thankful and that helped us relax. Personally, I was so grateful that they learned my fatherdaughter dance, even though it was not in their repertoire. Having that added gift made it very special.
Thank you again for your help making this possible. Leading up to our wedding, we were asked by several people who would be doing our music. We were happy to tell them then, and now after watching and listening to them firsthand, we will surely recommend your company when we hear the need.
We wish you all the best and a special thanks to Jeff and his band for making our day so special.
Best regards,
Kristin & John Nowacki
From: Heather Dail
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 10:51 AM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
Andrew,
Thanks so much for the congratulations! The wedding went beautifullly. As hackneyed as it sounds, it was a dream wedding. It was a really happy occasion and I honestly believe everyone had a great time.
Which leads to your questionthe Jeff Decker band is awesome. They are professional, without a doubt, courteous, gracious, entertaining and livelyyet know when to be unobtrusive and provide background. People I never thought would dance did. To be honest, they were first band I considered and my impulsive choice was absolutely ther ideal choice. With them, I didn't worry about a thing, question a thingaside from asking them not to play At Last for my own personal reasons (i hate it when i hear that at weddings, plus I'm not exactly the youngest bride) and asking for one specific processional, I let them do their thing. And, boy, did they! Every guestages 11 to 90remarked on how much they enjoyed the music. Their music created precisely the atmosphere I was after.
Thanks to you and the rest of the Sam Hill staff for making it so easy and for accommodating when I asked that the band do the ceremony songs as well. You have been so helpful, the communication has been great and I will definitely send anyone needing bands your way. Heck, I'm looking for a reason to have a party just so I can!
With gratitude,
Heather Dail
& Joshua Banker too
From: Troy & Kristina
Sent: Friday, October 07, 2011 9:50 AM
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band this Wednesday
Hi Mike,
We just wanted to say a big thank you for helping to make our day so special!
Everyone absolutely loved the band and the music was just what we had hoped for. It was all performed beautifully and suited the atmosphere perfectly. Thanks again
Kind Regards
Troy Gillham
> From: Erin Bradley
> Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 11:34 AM
> To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
> Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band>
>
> Hi Mike,
>
> > While I didn't get to talk to any of the band members personally (funny how
> what took a year to plan seemed to fly by in an instant) the music itself
> was lovely and I really liked that they were able to accomodate our special
> song requests. The Golden Girls Theme especially was one of the highlights
> of the night!
>
> Erin Bradley
From: carolyn rowell
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 1:46 PM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
I just sent a note today thanking Jeff Decker for providing such wonderful music for the reception. We thought the band was fabulous and our friends and family thoroughly enjoyed them as well. Thank you for playing such an integral part in making the reception so very special!
Sincerely,
Carolyn Rowell
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 12:15 PM
To: andy@samhillbands.com; srwagaman@earthlink.net
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band follow up
Andy:
The Jeff Decker band outdid themselves! The music was terrific not too loud, but certainly gave the whole evening a festive air. The music was danceable, and I had a nice chat with Jeff that night. The band is wonderful!
Lucille Digges
UVA Hospital Auxiliary Fundraiser
opening of the Emily Couric Cancer Center
From: Kate Leggett
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 9:37 PM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
Hi Andy,
Thanks for your email. We are indeed settling back in to a normal routine again, so I finally have a chance to write you to let you know how much we enjoyed having the Jeff Decker Band play at our wedding reception. They set a lovely tone for our outdoor reception on a spectacular fall evening! Our guests seemed to enjoy themselves immensely, as the dance floor stayed busy throughout the evening. Thank you for helping us find the Jeff Decker Band they definitely helped create the elegant and laidback atmosphere that we were going for!
Sincerely,
Kate & Jason Mabry
From: Jason Nicholas
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 8:43 AM
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Cc: Sue Nicholas
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
Mr. Miglino,
Thank you for your email and for all the help you and your office provided us in finding the right band for our wedding day. You were a great help, and I would recommend you to anyone interested in hiring entertainment for an event. The Jeff Decker Band was also excellent, and we received several compliments from our guests on our choice. They made our wedding day even more special, and I would recommend them as well for anyone looking for a band performing that genre of music. Thank you again for everything, and please let me know if you need anything else. Take care.
Jason Nicholas
From: Gregg N. Delany
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 7:03 AM
To: Mike@SamHillBands.com
Subject:
Mike: thanks for the follow up.
Jeff was great and his band’s sound was very ‘tight’. He was supereasy to work with and very professional. We give him high marks and would enjoy booking him for a variety of future events.
Best regards.
Gregg
Gregg N. Delany
Principal
Longitude Capital Advisors, L.L.C.
From: Jay Welsh
Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2010 11:22 AM
To: 'Andrew Juge'
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker Band
Andrew,
Excellent group. Superb musicianship. Especially fine keyboardist. And Jeff reminded me more of Harry Connick than Frank. As a kid who worked his way through school playing in stage, dance and club bands, as well as small jazz groups, I’ve “been there, done that”. Certainly know the challenges. Jeff had fine rapport with his crowd, read its mood well and played all the right tunes. From the perspective of a septuagenarian former musician, you can’t go wrong with The Great American Songbook.
Bottom line, my wife and daughter were pleased, as were her husband’s family. Especially happy to have found a quality band on such short notice.
Please pass on our compliments to Jeff.
Best regards,
Jay and carol Welsh
From: Emily Tabachka
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 10:44 AM
To: 'Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment'
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker Band for WoodDelany Wedding on 10/16/2010
Hi Mike,
Thank you for checking in. The band was fabulous and all the guests really enjoyed themselves. We will definitely keep you in mind for future events. Thank you.
Warm Regards,
Emily Tabachka
Sales and Marketing Manager
Goodstone Inn & Estate
From: Beth Hochkeppel
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 1:31 PM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
Andy,
Everything went great with the Jeff Decker Band! The group was wonderful, and Jeff was fantastic in helping things flow so smoothly throughout the night. The music was exactly what we were looking for, and everyone thought the Jeff Decker Band was phenomenal. We have only good things to say about them!
Thanks,
Beth
From: Crystal Whitaker
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 5:58 PM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: RE: sat night w/ Jeff Decker
Hi Andy,
Everything went great with Jeff Decker's band! The crowd really liked them and the guests did get up and dance which is exactly what the client wanted. I enjoyed finally meeting Jeff and all the guys were pleasant, polite, on time and accommodating. I look forward to working with them again soon!
Thanks!
Crystal Whitaker
the event company
From: Zach Ramsay [mailto:zramsay@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 8:25 PM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band
Hey Andy,
The Jeff Decker was really great. They were exactly as you described and they helped create a perfect evening for our wedding. Thank you,
Zach
From:Mary Louise
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 5:15 PM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band for JohnsonRamsay Wedding on 10/10/2009
Andy,
We could not have been more pleased with the Jeff Decker Band. Please recommend them to any of our clients! I heard nothing but raves from every one the whole evening. Thank you again. My first recommendation to any bride requesting live music is to check first with Sam Hill. We appreciate the fact that despite our limitations you can still provide the client with excellent entertainment.
Regards,
Mary Louise, Event Manager
Thomas Birkby House
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 5:49 PM
To: andy@samhillbands.com
Subject: The Jeff Decker Band
I just wanted to write you all to let you know how glad we were to have The Jeff Decker Band play at our wedding reception. We were very impressed with the skill of all four band members and the poise with which they directed the reception. They made our reception a constant, classy party, as our guests were able to talk with friends they hadn't seen in years or dance the night away. The Jeff Decker Band gave our wedding reception the touch of class and swing we wanted. I would suggest Jeff and his crew to anybody who was looking for a fun, elegant atmosphere at their reception. Jeff and his band are true professionals. Thanks again,
Robert Hanneberg
From: Alison Teoh
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 4:44 PM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band follow up
Andy,
We loved having the Jeff Decker band, and I know the guests also enjoyed the entertainment. Jeff and the band were fantastic in their flexibility and ability to accomodate us. Everyone had a great time thank you so much!
~Alison & David
Jeff Decker was AWESOME!! He was SUPER EASY to work with, and had to deal with a bridal party of 11 and last minute additions of the 3 ushers! HE was FABULOUS. Worth every penny, and then some! I look forward to booking them in the future. Thanks so much for the excellent recommendation!
Thank you,
Raquel Shutt
Wedding Savvy, Inc.
Dear Andy,
Thank you so much for your help with booking the JEFF DECKER BAND for our wedding reception. We absolutely loved them, and our guests did too! We have heard so many compliments about themn. I wish you could have heard them as well! We are now certainly fans of both Jeff Decker and Sam Hill Entertainment.
Thanks again for everything,
Zella & Jeff Page
October 4, 2008 wedding, Charlottesville VA
From: Laura Stamp
Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 10:35 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band at SARA fundraiser
Classy, sophisticated, perfect. I'm thinking about putting an addition onto my home just so that I can have them play in my living room for a party. Thank you for unparalleled service.
Laura Stamp SARA fundraiser, Charlottesville VA
From: Charlotte Drummond
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 7:56 AM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band at SARA fundraiser
Andy, Jeff and the guys were just wonderful. In addition to sounding great, they were so flexible and easy to work with. Thank you so much for your help setting it all up!
Best,
Charlotte Drummond SARA fundraiser, Charlottesville VA
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 8:35 AM
To: andy@samhillbands.com
Subject: RE: rehearsal with Jeff Decker Band
Hey Andy,
I am so glad you emailed because I have been meaning to do the same for a few days but kept forgetting. Jeff Decker and his guys were AWESOME!!! They made the entire atmosphere so much warmer and more inviting. Everyone who attended kept asking who they were and where I found them. I just can’t say enough good things about them. Their choice of music was perfect, they were perfect….everything was perfect!! I will most certainly refer as many people as possible. Thank you so much for helping to make my rehearsal dinner an event to remember! And please do let Jeff know how much we all enjoyed him and his band.
Thanks so much!
Brandi
From: Kennedy, Colleen
Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007 11:47 AM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker band at Watson Wyatt Worldwide
Hi Andy
The Jeff Decker Band band was great on Saturday! Everyone really enjoyed the music and they played a great mix of songs with some holiday music sprinkled in. It was exactly what we were looking for.
Thanks!
Colleen Kennedy
Watson Wyatt Worldwide Inc.
From: Melissa Gorelikow
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 4:55 PM
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Cc: Matthew Reuter
Subject: Re: 10/5 Jeff Decker
Hello Justin,
Matt and I have just returned from our honeymoon. Sorry for the late response! We really enjoyed working with the Jeff Decker Band. They were very professional and our guests loved the music! Jeff also learned a new song for our first dance and he performed it very well. We were so excited! I would highly recommend Jeff and his group to others. Thanks also for the coordination on your part! We appreciate your efforts!
Sincerely,
Melissa and Matt Reuter
From: Alison Crane
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 11:19 AM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker band follow up
Hi Andy,
Thanks for your note. Everything went beautifully with the Jeff Decker band at our wedding. They did a wonderful job of playing a mix of music and of keeping the dance floor packed.
Thanks for all your help along the way!
Best,
Alison
From: Darcy Hardy
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 11:01 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker follow up
Hi Andy:
Jeff Decker and his band were fantastic! Everyone (old and young) commented on how nice it was to have great music that you could talk over or dance to. In fact, we found out a few of our friends are swing dancers and we never knew! I will gladly pass along Sam Hill Entertainment and the Jeff Decker band specifically.
Thank you for making my life easier during the wedding planning process. It was great to have one thing that I didn't need to worry about.
Sincerely,
Darcy
From: Gigi Qureshi
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 7:09 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker follow up
Andy,
Thanks for your email. Just wanted to let you know that everything went
perfectly. The Jeff Decker band was incredible. They were easy to work with and happy to accommodate us as far as the songs we requested and hours we wanted them to play.
We also wanted to thank you for all your help in booking the band. You were
extremely efficient in getting back to us with all of our questions and
other things we needed. We would be happy to pass on your information as we
hear of things coming up that need entertainment.
Thanks again!
Gigi and Phil Gaudiano
From: Pam Barefoot
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 9:53 PM
To: 'Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment'
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker follow up SylvesterHamilton Wedding
Jeff Decker and his band were awesome, total fit the wedding and the crowd. Easy to work with and very accommodating. Loved working with them and would use them again!!!!
Pam Barefoot
Atrendy Wedding & Event Co.
Dear Andy,
We just wanted to write and thank you for helping us find such a wonderful band for our reception. Everyone loved Jeff Decker and the band some people were saying it was the most elegant wedding they’d ever been to! Working with you and the rest of the office staff was so easy and enjoyable Phil and I will be sure to recommend you to anyone in the need of fabulous entertainment.
Thank you,
Kendall & Phil McGuire
From: Laura Milby
Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 2:44 PM
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: May 13th Jeff Decker
Hello there!!
Jeff Decker is a VERY talented group We never heard them before booking and were pleasantly surprised Jeff's voice is like butta'!! I cannot say enough nice things they were perfect and Jeff obviously has been involved with many a bride as he knows how to handle the monsters hee hee he was GREAT!!!
Thanx again,
Laura Milby
From: Paula McEachern
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 6:01 PM
To: 'Andy Jaspen at Sam Hill Entertainment'
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker follow up
Hi Andy,
Thank you for your message below and for the card. We loved the Jeff Decker band! Many of our guests, including some who are professional musicians themselves, commented that music was really superb. Jeff was very professional and did a great job making announcements when appropriate, and gauging the musical needs throughout the afternoon. We had a great time dancing during the last hour. Thank you very much for helping us choose the perfect band for our wedding! We would definitely recommend both Sam Hill and Jeff Decker to our friends.
Regards,
Paula McEachern
From: EJ Brooks
Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 8:03 AM
To: Andy Jaspen
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker band follow up
Thanks for your followup Andy! The reception was fantastic and we received
huge props on our choice of entertainment. I have been freely recommending
Sam Hill when folks ask how I found Jeff. The band was as good as we had
hoped. They did a great job, kept the mood going and even let me do a couple
of numbers with them. They were also flexible and stayed a little longer to
accomodate the party.
My fatherinlaw, who was quietly critical over the production and money
spent on our big day thinking most of my decisions were overkill, said that
I don't know how much you spent on them, but it was the best deal you got
for the whole day. My perspective is of course a little different than his,
but I too believe the investment paid off.
In the end, I would choose the Jeff Decker Band for another jazz/swing band,
and I would definitely call Sam Hill next time I am planning an event
requiring some help in the selection process. You helped us find and match
the right band with our event, and that's what its all about.
Thanks again for everything. You made the selection process a breeze.
EJ Brooks
From: Patrick Savage
Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 9:44 AM
To: Andy Jaspen at Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker follow up
Andy,
Thank you so much for all of your help. The wedding was a blast and the Jeff Decker Band was awesome. They were our favorite vendor! The music sounded great and the band was very professional so everything went smoothly. Jeff has an amazing voice and the band has great energy. We will definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking for a live band!
Patrick Savage
From: Hastings, John
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 4:18 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker follow up
Hey Andy,
The Jeff Decker Band was perfect. Very professional and brought the right amount of class to the reception. We got numerous compliments from our guests who definitely appreciated them as well. Thanks for hooking us up with them. We will certainly recommend Sam Hill and you to anyone we know that is having an event down Cville way.
The whole wedding was great and we had a great time on our honeymoon in Portugal. Now its back to reality unfortunately.
John & Caroline Hastings
From: Christy Gray
Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2003 9:23 PM
To: Andy Jaspen
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker follow up
Hi Andy,
thanks for your note, and for your help in booking Jeff's band...
We had a great time, and Sam Hill was great in helping me reach Jeff on the
day of the wedding when all of Richmond (and, as I hear it, most of
Charlottesville!) was without power and confirming that Jeff was going to be
able to make it. Jeff was REALLY helpful in coming early and setting up an
extra sound system for us in the garden where we were exchanging our vows,
since we couldn't find a party rental company who rented them out. In all
the hurricane and last minute madness, we hadn't been able to come up with a
song for our first dance, so fortunately Jeff was really flexible, ended up
'winging it' and really helped make our reception seem polished when behind
the scenes it was pretty disorganized!
His band was great, the music was beautiful and really made the evening fun
and romantic, and everybody loved them! (He even had the older generation
out dancing!)
Thanks to Jeff for doing such a great job and to you guys for helping us
find him; I'll be sure to pass along the word!
Best regards,
Christy
From: Waller, Thomas
Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2003 8:12 AM
To: 'Andy Jaspen'
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker followup
Thanks. The Jeff Decker band was perfect. I had a number of comments from
the people at the wedding which had positive comments as well. Again,our
thanks. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
From: Christopher Smith
Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 11:18 PM
To: 'Andy Jaspen'
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker follow up
Andy
Jeff and the band were fantastic and a terrific value. Everybody was raving about them. Many thanks for everything! Best, Chris
From: Omaar Hena
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 11:25 AM
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: May 28th Jeff Decker
Hi Justin,
I'm just now back to Cville after a very long (11 night) honeymoon in St
Lucia. I wanted to let you know that Jeff Decker was absolutely amazing. I
mean _amazing_. I spoke with him a week or so before the day and indicated
that our friends and family are college professors, colleagues at UVa, and
that I'd really like the music to be classy and to have less ballads,
standards, and (as I think I put it awkwardly) cheezy, kitschy wedding
music. He said, ok, I think I hear what you're saying you want more
jazz. He played Miles Davis, Nat King Cole, Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie,
Charlie Parker, Gershwin, and people loved it! He really got people up and
moving. I honestly cannot tell you how many friends and family were like
Where did you find this guy? This is some of the best wedding music I've
ever heard! And it really was. Around 10:30 or so, we put on an ipod
playlist for more recent tunes and Jeff let us use his sound system and
speakers.
All in all, I could not have been happier with Jeff and his band. There were
many very cool things about the night, but Jeff is first class and he truly
made it a night to remember. I would highly, highly, highly recommend him
and his band.
Thanks again for all of your help at Sam Hill. You all have been terrific!
Omaar
Omaar Hena
Ph.D. Candidate
Department of English
University of Virginia
From: Johanna Sullivan
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 7:52 AM
To: Andy Jaspen at Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker follow up
Hi Andy,
Thanks for the follow up. The band couldn't have been better. Everyone enjoyed them. They were very professional and Jeff was especially patient and accommodating to all of us in the midst of organized chaos. There was mention made by several folks in attendance that we should all plan another party soon so we can have the Jeff Decker band come back and play for use again.
Thank you so much for all your help. You helped to make our party a success.
Regards,
Johanna
From: Ben Polk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2006 11:57 AM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker Band follow up
Andy,
Thank you for following up on the band. We would definately recommend
you and the Jeff Decker Band to others looking for great live
entertainment. My wife and I (and a lot of our family and friends) are
professional musicians. The band was very professional and we received
many compliments from people at our reception. The band played out for
dancing and down for background music. Jeff was more than willing to
make announcements and take requests.
The band was one of our favorite parts of our wedding. We cannot think
of anything negative about the experience.
Thank you for your help,
Ben and Kristin Polk
From: Megan Thompson
Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 8:48 AM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker follow up
Andy,
Everything was great. Jeff and his band were very
professional, timely and polite. The music was
fantastic.
I apprecaite all of your help as we went through this
process. You all have been so easy to work with and I
will recommend you to anyone that is looking for a
band. I will also include your name and number in the
file for next years auction committee.
Thanks for everything Andy. You and Jeff and Charlie
have been a pleasure to work with.
Best of luck,
Megan
From: Deborah Romano
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 2:11 PM
To: Che Stratos at Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: RE: following up
Hi Che,
Thank you for your note. The Jeff Decker Band was great. They were very professional and did a fabulous job.
It would be great to have them back anytime.
Sincerely,
Deborah A. Romano
Director of Catering
The Army and Navy Club
From: Paige Weiss
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 3:37 PM
To: Andy Jaspen at Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: April 2 wedding music follow up
Hi Andy,
Thanks for everything. The music, especially Jeff Decker, was more than we could have asked for! We really appreciate your help with the music for our wedding!
Paige Weiss
WeissPollard Wedding
April 2005
From: Catherine S J Davis
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 11:52 PM
To: andy@samhillbands.com
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker follow up
Andy,
Thank you so much for all of your help to ensure that the music portion of
our wedding was a success. It's tough to find reliable and honest vendors
in the wedding industry and we took great pride in knowing that we were in
good hands and that you and your team at Sam Hill were looking out for us.
You certainly did not let us down.
And of course, as to be expected, Jeff Decker and his band blew everyone
away. They were so much fun and provided such an elegant atmosphere at our
reception. Jeff was very accessible during the planning stages and also
very accommodating (I had a friend sing our firstdance song and under his
direction, it appeared as if she had been singing with the band for years).
He also listened to our requests and made sure that they provided exactly
the service we were looking for. Because we were having a smaller reception
and not a ton of dancing, we didn't want our band to be center stage, but
rather to provide background music for a sophisticated cocktail reception.
They did just that. They moved with the flow of the crowd, so when guests
liked a song and started dancing, they would continue with that mood.
However if most everyone was sitting back and talking, they would play a
little softer and more instrumental. A huge pet peeve of ours is to be in
the same room as a band at a party and not be able to hear yourself talk.
We shared this sentiment with Jeff and they followed through. They are such
a talented group and I am so very happy that we were able to book them for
our wedding. I could not have been more pleased with their performance.
Thanks again for everything! I'll be sure to pass your name along to other
Cville brides. Hope to see you at a game this fall!
Take care,
Catherine and Will Davis
From: Mike Littlejohn
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 8:26 AM
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker follow up
Jeff did a great job. Everyone loved the band. They set the perfect
mood for the reception and worked well with us. It could not have
worked out any better. I would be glad to write them a letter of
recommendation.
Mike Littlejohn
From: Andrea & James
Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 9:26 AM
To: andy@samhillbands.com
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker Band follow up
Hi Andy,
The Jeff Decker Band was fabulous! Jeff and his band completely exceeded
our expectations. When we started our planning process, many people
stressed the importance of good music. One friend said, have your wedding
in a hut if you have to, but get a good band!. Jeff was even able to
prepare two special songs for us that were out of his typical genre of
music. His interpretation of the songs was fantastic and created a memory
we'll always have. Everyone commented on how great the music was. Even
though we had a small wedding with all age ranges in attendance, the music
appealed to everyone.
Jeff was a pleasure to work with and I would tell anyone who is planning a
wedding, big or small, to definitely consider them.
Thanks for everything!
Andrea and James
Psplease pass this note on to Jeff and feel free to use us a reference in
the future.
From: William G Duke
Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 4:38 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker follow up
Dear Andy,
The Jeff Decker Band was great! Thanks for all the help. Jesse, my bride, and I had a wonderful time. Alden is Jesse's mother and I assume was coordinating with you. Thank you so much.
William Duke
From: alden coe
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 12:40 PM
To: andy@samhillbands.com
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker follow up
Andy, we were so pleased with Jeff Decker and his band! They were just right for that kind of reception and he was really kind to 'learn' a song request at very late notice. He did a great job reading the crowd also. I would and will recommend him. Thanks so much,
Alden Coe
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 11:40 AM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: RE: Jeff Decker follow up
We loved him Andy! Jeff was so very cool. They were totally professional, had a great sound, & everyone seemed to like them it was perfect for our group of 160...not too loud & some people danced too. Jeff has a great voice, & I could tell he is an experienced musician...all ages seemed to enjoy the music. Once again Andy, thank you for coming through with such a great band! You’ve never let us down!
Have an awesome holiday,
Sylvia Dorian & Christy Derrick
CW Capital holiday party
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 8:49 AM
To: andy@samhillbands.com
Subject: Re: Jeff Decker follow up
Dear Andy,
Thanks so much for your email. Sam Hill Bands was by far one of the easiest and most reliable vendors that I worked with. I appreciate all that you did to make my wedding come off as beautifully as it did.
Jeff Decker and his band were fantastic. When things got crazy I didn't have to flag him down but he actually took the time to call me and get all the information he needed. His band learned two new songs out of their genre, and allowed our friend to sing along with them, which was incredibly flexible and made my day even more special. We absolutely loved the music, and my husband (who is a musician himself) went on for days about how talented the group was.
The next time we or one of our frinends is planning a big event, I'll know exactly where to go for quality music and professionalism.
Thanks again,
Amanda Rodriguez
