"Peter was a dream to work with. He was so nice about everything. That was my first time working with him and I loved it." (11/1/20) Amber Irvin Director of Special Events Country Club of Virginia

From: todd gifford Date: Tue, Oct 13, 2020 at 12:11 PM Subject: Re: Peter Richardson To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment Mike, Everything was amazing! Todd Gifford

"Peter played beautifully at our son's rehearsal dinner evening. Everyone enjoyed his music thoroughly." Renee G. Charlottesville, VA September 2020

From: Jay Good Date: Mon, Sep 7, 2020 at 1:38 PM Subject: Re: Peter Richardson on Sep 5th To: Katie Merritt I didn't get a chance to thank Peter and Justin personally but wanted to say how amazing they were. Their music added so much to the ceremony. It was very last minute when we were told the church where the wedding was originally planned was still not going to be open and we would need to move to the clubhouse at the reception site . So as a very distraught mother of the bride praying that our 2nd attempt at this( it was one of many weddings postponed from May) would happen I greatly appreciate their being available. Honestly I think it was better than the original plan. Anyway please pass along all our thanks and I hope we have reason to call them again. Jay Good

From: Rocky Springer Date: Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 9:51 AM Subject: RE: Peter Richardson To: Mike Miglino Peter and his friend were awesome. Thank you so much. If they ever need a reference, please feel free to ask us. The wedding was a huge success, and they kicked it all off!!!  Rocky Springer

From: Leigh Bishard Date: Tue, Jul 14, 2020 at 1:16 PM Subject: Re: Peter Richardson To: Mike Miglino Everything went really well.  Peter was great!  Thank you so much for working with us.  We really appreciate it!   Leigh

From: Susie Smith Date: Mon, Feb 17, 2020 at 11:39 AM Subject: Re: congrats and happy new year To: Andy Jaspen Hi Andy, We were so happy with our music choice. Peter Richardson was wonderful! Absolutely fantastic . I would be happy to give a review for Peter on any of the wedding websites or to anyone, any time. Thank you, Susie

From: Lamb, Jen Date: Fri, Dec 6, 2019 at 9:29 AM Subject: RE: Peter Richardson To: Mike Miglino Peter was great! The music was perfect! We hope to have him again next year!   Jen Lamb Administrative Assistant to the Chair

From: Mary Frediani Date: Sun, Oct 20, 2019 at 2:49 PM Subject: Peter Richardson/ Frediani wedding 10/12/19 To: Andy Jaspen Andy - Please pass along our thanks to Peter Richardson for his music during the Cocktail hour of our wedding reception last weekend. His music selection and tone were absolutely as hoped and we received numerous comments on how well he was received. He was the perfect addition to the start of the reception. We would definitely recommend him to others. All the best, Mary Frediani

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Karen Brackeen Date: Tue, Aug 6, 2019 at 3:10 PM Subject: RE: Peter Richardson To: Andrew Juge Andrew: We loved Peter. He arrived on time and was set up and playing when our guest began arriving. Everyone loved the music. Peter was very friendly and professional and very talented. Peter added just the right touch for our dinner. Thank you, Karen

5-star review on TheKnot.com posted 2/11/19: "Peter Richardson played at our small wedding in Charlottesville VA and did a fantastic job. The music was beautiful, and Peter was professional, friendly and polished. We highly recommend him!"

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Patrick Butler Date: Thu, Oct 25, 2018 at 9:43 AM Subject: Re: Peter Richardson To: Andrew Juge He's amazing as always!

From: Jenny Tapscott Date: Fri, Oct 5, 2018 at 10:05 AM Subject: Re: Peter Richardson To: Mike Miglino He was wonderful as always. Will definitely book him again next year. Best, Jenny Tapscott

From: Will Daniel Date: Sun, Sep 23, 2018 at 10:13 PM Subject: Re: Peter Richardson To: Andy Jaspen Hi Andy - Peter was awesome! He was great during the ceremony and his music was beautiful. Our experience with Sam Hill was great. We will definitely pass along your information If we have friends or family doing an event in the future. Best, Will

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Schuyler Somers Date: Tue, May 8, 2018 at 9:19 AM Subject: Re: Peter Richardson To: Mike Miglino He was great!! I am adding him to our preferred vendors for cville area bc we've had a client ask about a guitarist before. Thank you!! Schuyler Somers A Little Party®

From: Camille Smith Date: Tue, May 8, 2018 at 5:48 PM Subject: Re: Peter Richardson To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Hi Andy, Thanks so much for your kind words! Peter Richardson was amazing and really added to the wonder and beauty of the day. We can't thank him enough. He was incredibly responsive, easy to work with, and didn't ever make us feel like any question was silly or unnecessary. A true professional! Please pass along our best to him. All the best, Camille

From: Kendall Waggoner Date: Tue, Apr 24, 2018 at 10:44 AM Subject: Re: Peter Richardson To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" We had an absolutely fabulous experience with Peter Richardson. He was perfect! Loved the music he played and his volume was just right!! Would definitely recommend him!!! Thanks, Kendall Waggoner Mother of the Groom

From: Marisa Vrooman Date: Thu, Nov 16, 2017 at 10:45 AM Subject: Re: Peter Richradson follow up from Oct 20 - Heilman-Scheiman Wedding To: Andy Jaspen It was perfect, as always. Peter is my MAIN guy - I love working with him. So easy going, 100% reliable and dependable and super fun to have around - not to mention uber talented! Thank you for checking in! Marisa Vrooman Lead Designer, Planner & Owner Orpha Events

From: Linyer Zieman Date: Tue, Oct 31, 2017 at 11:08 AM Subject: Re: Peter Richardson To: "Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment" Andy, Peter's music was wonderful!! He added a lot to the festivities. Please pass my thanks and my compliments on to him. Your recommendations were good and I appreciate the help and his music very much. Linyer Zieman

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alayna Tetreault-Rooney Date: Wed, Oct 18, 2017 at 12:42 PM Subject: Re: In Full To: Andrew Juge Hey Andrew, We had such an amazing time with Peter! He was a consummate professional, excellent musician, and FUN! Thanks for being part of our big day and have a great week! Alayna

From: Julie Winslow Date: Sun, Oct 18, 2015 at 2:29 PM Subject: Re: Peter Richardson To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Hello Andy, Peter Richardson was exactly what we hoped for! I would gladly recommend him and would love to have him return to our Barn at Edgewood Farm someday so I could thank him in person. Please share our gratitude with him for me! Sincerely, Julie Winslow

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jessica Craig Date: Tue, Aug 11, 2015 at 9:55 PM Subject: Peter Richardson To: Andrew Juge Hi Andrew, I just wanted to thank you for your help selecting Peter Richardson to play at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. We could not have picked a better musician. Peter was able to learn a song (on very short notice) to play during the processional and it turned out beautifully. He was incredibly helpful to us when we were selecting additional music for our ceremony as well. Our guests were all thoroughly impressed. We would definitely hire Peter again and would gladly recommend him to anyone looking for a true professional to provide music at their event. Best, Jessica

From: Adam Weinberg Date: Mon, Jun 1, 2015 at 7:04 PM Subject: Re: Peter Richardson To: Andy Jaspen Hey Andy, Thanks for checking in. Peter was INCREDIBLE. He learned a song for our recessional and did a fantastic job, and really set the tone for the evening with his music during the ceremony and cocktail hour. Thanks again for everything, and I'm happy to be a reference for Peter! Adam

To ; Peter Richardson Date: Fri, 8 May 2015 From: Catherine Sonoda Jennings Davis Subject: Re: Kelsall-McCausland wedding Hi Peter, It was such a pleasure to work with you last weekend! I hope that it was a positive experience for you as well. We all truly enjoyed your music and it provided the perfect backdrop to Victoria and Daniel's ceremony and cocktail hour. Thank you for being so flexible and easy to work with. If I can ever be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Best, Catherine Davis

From: Marshall Norton Jr Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2014 7:31 AM To: Andy Jaspen Subject: Re: happy new year dude Andy, Peter and his band Alegria were fantastic, and I want to thank you again for the recommendation. In several e-mail exchanges and a few phone calls leading up to the wedding day, Peter was extremely easy to work with on song selections, and it was fun for us to see that he was actually excited about getting to play some selections that weren't in the typical wedding repertoire. It was kind of a blur, but I definitely remember hearing "Recuerdos de la Alhambra" by Tarrega, which Peter said he could polish up for the occasion. Curtis Mayfield's "People Get Ready" did its job in getting guests ready and getting the wedding party down the aisle. That song set the tone for Marie's processional, the Beatles' "I've Just Seen a Face," which Peter and Alegria worked up as requested in a slower style. To top it all off, they headed upstairs and performed two sets of fun and danceable music (maybe three? like I said, it's a blur!) during our reception, too. It was all perfect. Feel free to use any/all of that for a testimonial on the web site, if you like. Hope to see you in the new year. -Marshall

From: Yeager, Kyle Ryan Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 10:50 AM To: Peter Richardson Subject: RE: May 11 Wedding Peter - Thank you so much for your time on Saturday. You did a marvelous job and cannot thank you enough for your professionalism through this process. We are thrilled that weather cooperated and having you play was truly special. Thank you for adding so much to our day. We highly recommend you to whoever is looking for a guitarist. We will be in touch in the future. Thanks again, Kyle Yeager

-----Original Message----- From: Alex Blanchard Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2013 6:40 PM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Peter Richardson Hey Andrew, thanks for checking in - we just returned from our honeymoon. The wedding was amazing, and part of the credit certainly goes to Peter, whose musical accompaniment during the ceremony and cocktail hour were perfect. Peter was a pleasure to work with - professional, friendly, and very skilled. Thanks so much, once again, for working with me to decide on music for the wedding, and for arranging everything. I'll be sure to keep Sam Hill in mind for future events in Cville, and let others know the same. Thanks again! -Alex

From: Daniel and Elizabeth Clement Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2012 12:52 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Peter Richardson Hi Andy- Peter was wonderful. Unfortunately, I didn't hear as much of the music as the wedding guests did because I was inside until it was my turn to walk down the aisle and I missed much of the cocktail hour due to pictures. I do know that he went above and beyond the call of duty playing outside in the chilly temperatures and wind without a single complaint! I would definitely recommend Peter to any Charlottesville bride looking for a professional musician. I also have nothing but praise for Sam Hill Entertainment and the way the entire contract process was handled. Sincerely, Elizabeth Clement (mother of the bride)

From: Amanda Castle Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 9:32 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Peter Richardson Dear Andy, Thanks so much for your email. Peter did an absolutely amazing job at our wedding. The music was perfect and everyone commented on how beautiful it went with the ceremony and cocktail hour. He was also excellent to work with and really helped us pick great songs for both the ceremony/reception. I will definitely recommend him and Sam Hill Entertainment to all of our friends and family in the future! Sincerely, Amanda

-----Original Message----- From: Rachael Kesler Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 1:10 PM To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Peter Richardson Hey Andrew, Thank you!! We are so happy !! I cannot tell you how great it was to have him at our ceremony and cocktail hour. The ceremony music amazing. We were SO happy with him and everything he did to assist us ahead of the wedding. He ended up setting up and running the ceremony sound for us after our DJ could not, and that was so helpful. He was so responsive and wonderful to work with, I can't say enough good things. In fact, we exchanged emails yesterday because I just had to write him and thank him again for everything he did to help make our wedding amazing. He was amazing, and we were so happy with our choice. Thank YOU so much for checking in on this and for advising me to go with him in the first place. We are really happy we went with Peter. Thanks again! Rachael

From: G Davis Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 10:30 AM To: Andy Jaspen Subject: Re: Peter Richardson at Dever-Davis Rehearsal Andy, Peter Richardson's music was such a nice enhancement to our evening at Fossett's. The weather was fantastic, the view from the terrace was amazing, and the acoustical guitar contributed to the magical night. Thank you for providing a service that was executed flawlessly. I hope to enjoy Peter's music again and would recommend him without reservation. Sincerely, Ginny Davis

From: Shindig Weddings and Events Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:31 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Stine-Lapinsky Wedding follow up Fabulous! Could not have been more impressed with Peter Richardson - the family was thrilled, and I was blown away that he really comes with all his own gear...even with a battery-run amp. FABULOUS! Sam Hill hits another homer!!!! Meghan Streit Shindig Weddings and Events

From: Dulski, Melissa Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2011 7:11 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Peter Richardson Hi Andy, Thanks for your note. Peter was simply fantastic, and we received many compliments from our guests about him. Thank you for all of your help, and we certainly will keep you (and Peter) in mind in the future! Take care. Melissa L. Dulski

From: Katelin Sensibaugh Sent: Friday, October 07, 2011 8:40 AM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Peter Richardson Hello Andy! Thank you SO much for encouraging me to book Peter Richardson for my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. You were right -- he is excellent! Peter was an absolute joy to work with. He checked in with me weeks prior to the ceremony to provide me his song list, and even offered to learn anything he didn't already play (which wasn't necessary based on what we wanted:) He worked with me to make up the perfect song list for my ceremony. Wedding days can be VERY hectic, and it was wonderful not having to worry about a THING with Peter. He was there early, was so friendly with all the guests, and played beautifully. I would recommend him for every bride out there (or anyone needing a classy, professional, and friendly classical guitarist at any event). Thank you for helping to make my wedding day so special!! Katelin

From: Kristen Riggs, The Colonnade Club Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 2:16 PM To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Peter Richardson follow up Hey Andy, It was the best Openings Cocktail Party yet, everyone loved the music. We would love to hire Peter again for similar events, it really made the atmosphere. Peter was a pleasure to work with. Thanks!! Kristen Riggs Colonnade Club, University of Virginia

-----Original Message----- From: Jessica Hebert Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 5:24 PM To: samhillbands Subject: RE: Peter Richardson Hi Mike, Peter was really great! He got there early- huge relief to the nervous couple- and set up with ease, and in plenty of time. He was a pro! His music was gorgeous, for both the ceremony and the cocktail hour. Everyone really enjoyed it. I just wish I had the time to thank him in person. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants a beautiful guitar player-- and a low-maintenance situation!! Thanks, Jessica

From: Lotts, Michelle Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 10:27 AM To: Hank Wells @ Sam Hill Entertainment; Murer, Kate-Kingsmill Subject: RE: Peter Richardson for Kingsmill Resort on 11/7/2009 Hi Hank, I met Peter on Saturday and was around for the first hour he was playing. He was great and very professional. The group really enjoyed having him play; the music added so much to the atmosphere of the dinner. I will definitely recommend him and Sam Hill Entertainment for other events in the future. Thanks to you as well for all of your timely help and professionalism. I hope we have the opportunity to work together again soon. Kind Regards, Michelle Lotts Executive Meeting Manager Kingsmill Resort and Spa

From: Debbie Dabney Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 5:14 PM To: Leah @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: RE: Peter Richardson for Williams-DeMarco Wedding on 9/19/2009 Peter was great. He even stayed longer and used his own I-Pod for after dinner music. Thanks, Debbie Dabney | Catering Sales Manager The Boar's Head 200 Ednam Drive | Charlottesville, Virginia 22903 www.boarsheadinn.com

-----Original Message----- From: Shawn + Ann Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 3:06 PM To: Leah @ Sam Hill Entertainment; juge@samhillbands.com Subject: Re: Peter Richardson Hi Leah & Andrew, The whole honeymoon and wedding were really great. Peter Richardson and then, Alegria, were awesome! We were so pleased, and really could not have asked for better. Peter was great for the outdoor ceremony and pulled through at the last minute with a song request from Ann for a Bjork song. He nailed the song out in 2 days time, and was able to play it at the wedding. Hearing the song really helped to calm Ann's nerves as she started walking down the aisle, and made it very memorable. A lot of people commented that they really liked the band for the reception. The mood they set was perfect. They were also very accommodating as far as taking impromptu breaks, I think they took a couple requests, etc . . . We do not have a big group of dancing friends. Most of our friends are musicians so, I think they really enjoyed hearing a band that did not do bad renditions of today's top 20 songs. Alegria really does have their own unique style to their music. In short, they were great! Cheers, Ann + Shawn Sullivan Washington, D.C.

Hi Peter, I didn't get the chance to thank you personally for playing the guitar solo of the Bjork tune during the ceremony. It was beautiful and I was thrilled to hear it. You and Alegria were wonderful and really set the mood for our wedding. All of our guests enjoyed the music. Best, Ann + Shawn -- Lan-Anh Nguyen + Shawn Sullivan September 7, 2008 Whitehall Manor ~ Bluemont, Virginia

From: Jorge Palet Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 8:31 PM To: 'Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment' Subject: RE: June 3rd - Peter Richardson Hello Justin, Peter was awesome. He arrived on time and played wonderfully. Amy and I were very happy with him and would not hesitate to recommend him to friends. Peter kindly agreed to play an additional hour for us. The music he chose was very appropriate for our wedding. Overall we were very happy with him and are glad we had him in our wedding. Regards, Jorge

-----Original Message----- From: Virginia White Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 1:40 PM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Peter Richardson follow up Peter was great. It was a pleasure working with your group and I will recommend you to my friends in the future. Thank you so much. Virginia Moss

-----Original Message----- From: Katherine Powers Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 10:14 AM To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment Subject: Re: Peter Richardson follow up Hi Andy, Peter Richardson was wonderful. His music was beautiful and he was very professional etc. We would definitely recommend him to others! Thanks again for helping us locate him! Katie Powers

From: Kathie Stowell Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 7:35 AM To: Katie Subject: Peter Richardson Dear Katie, I was married on October 23rd at the Boar's Head Inn with Peter Richardson, guitarist accompanying. Ken and I were thrilled with his performance. The music was wonderful and he is a highly skilled musician. It was a wonderful day for Ken and I. Thank you again for responding so quickly to meet our situation. I would highly recommend you and will. Sincerely, Kathie and Ken Clouther