From: John Finnegan
Date: Tue, Jul 26, 2022 at 8:27 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Mike Miglino
Good morning Mike:
We had an amazing time for our wedding and The Retreat was a big part of that celebration. The band was excellent, and we continue to get glowing reviews of The Retreat from so many of our guests. They played a great mix of both old and new songs, and brought an awesome level of energy throughout the evening. Further, they were a pleasure to work with Rich, their manager, was easy to deal with, professional, and kind in all of our interactions.
We will leave feedback on The Knot regarding our positive experience working with Sam Hill, and will certainly be talking up The Retreat to our family and friends in the months and years to come!
Thank you,
John and Lauren
From: Maureen Lockard
To: Katie Merritt
Date: Mon, Jul 25
RE: The Retreat
Before our wedding everyone was asking us how's the band? and honestly we didn't really know. All we had to go off of was some of their videos and other bride's reviews. Well, let me tell you, they were awesome!! We got sooooooo many compliments about the band from guests. Our dance floor was packed the whole night. They were super sweet and easy to work with. They learned the song I asked for and it was so special to me. They made our wedding so much fun! I would definitely recommend The Retreat to any bride!
From: Kevin Newman
Date: Fri, Jun 24, 2022 at 12:04 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Mike Miglino
Mike,
The Retreat were great and very professional. Our crowd was a little off last week because of bad weather in the area but those that came got a wonderful show.
I wouldn't hesitate recommending them.
Thank you as always for your assistance.
Kevin Newman
From: Keith Kolodziej
To: Katie Merritt
Date: Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 1:15 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
Hi Katie,
Sam Hill seemed clear and easy to work with. Good communication and quick on responses. Liked them very much.
The Retreat Band was amazing! We had about 100 guests, 2/3 of them in their 30s. EVERYONE (including a couple of professional musicians in the wedding party) told me that they have been to many weddings but the Retreat was by far the best band. As their promo video promised: they bring the energy. After the toasts I told them “Ok guys, now let’s burn the place down” and that’s what they did. Great song choices! Precision execution and very easy to talk to and work with. 2/3 way through the night they busted out Whitney Houston “I Want To Dance With Somebody” and the entire dance floor was full until the band stopped playing at the end of the night. A steal for the price. I highly recommend them.
Keith
From: Siobhan Miller
Date: Tue, May 31, 2022 at 7:56 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Andrew Juge
Everything was just perfect. We all LOVED The Retreat… everyone from the 80+ grandmother in wheelchair on dance floor to young married couple. Everyone was dancing hard til the very last minute of the last song, so glad I booked the extra half hour!! A great band definitely makes a terrific party!! Everyone kept asking how/where we found them and said they are fantastic.
Thanks again,
Siobhan
From: Ben Doran
Date: Tue, May 24, 2022 at 3:42 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Andrew Juge
Good Afternoon,
The Retreat was amazing! They were great to work with and music was awesome. Everybody who attended had great comments about them as well. They are absurdly talented and had the perfect song choices throughout the whole night.
Once again, we and the guests only have great compliments and amazing things to say about the band. Working with the knot and Sam Hill was seamless and loved working with everybody.
Thank you,
Ben Doran
From: Monique Cofino
Date: Tue, May 17, 2022 at 2:15 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Mike Miglino
Best wedding EVER!!! They were so perfect and literally stuck to every detail I’d asked for. The singer was insanely amazing. Honestly I’m trying to convince my husband to hire them again for a house party haha. I can’t wait to relive all the memories with the photos and videography. Will definitely leave a review. I wish we could thank y’all even more.
BEST DAY EVER!!
Monique
From: Melissa Sanford
Date: Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 10:57 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
Thank you so much for checking in! I sent a note to The Retreat yesterday, but sharing here: We were SO beyond thrilled with the band! Truly could not have asked for better. Their energy, talent, and song selections were all exceptional and we are so happy to have had them be a part of our day. The most common comment I got all weekend was some variation of that band was incredible and they truly were! They were also very responsive in the leadup, which made planning a whole lot easier. Thank you for all of your help in helping us to select a band, too. We will be leaving wonderful reviews on all platforms and recommending Sam Hill and The Retreat to everyone!
Best,
Melissa
From: Sarah Roberts
Date: Tue, Mar 29, 2022 at 9:51 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
The Retreat were an incredible band to work with. They played our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and excelled at each part. During the ceremony, I wanted to play less traditional music (guitar covers of Disney songs and The Beatles), and they didn't bat an eye and played so beautifully. Everyone was obsessed with the saxophone player during the cocktail hour, and the reception was top notch. They kept the dance floor going the entire night, and at one point they read the room quite well and played an amazing early 2000's mashup that had all of us millennials screaming at the top of our lungs. My dad is a musician, and he personally picked The Retreat, and he was also blown away by their talent and professionalism. They were also extremely flexible when we had to move our wedding (3 times!) because of COVID. I would highly recommend the retreat for anyone that wants to keep the party going for all generations!
Thanks,
Sarah
From: Kaleigh Evans
Date: Fri, Mar 18, 2022 at 1:13 PM
Subject: RE: The Retreat
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
The event last night went great and the member who attended loved the band! I thought they were great great music, great personalities, very easy to work with!! I look forward to working with you in the future!
Thanks,
Kaleigh Evans
Social Director
From: Peter Gambee
Date: Tue, Feb 1, 2022 at 11:11 AM
Subject: Fwd: The Retreat
To: juge
Andrew,
The Retreat was absolutely great. On a cold Charleston night they had the dance floor packed all night. I can’t tell you how many compliments i received the next day about the quality of the music, and the variation of the music.
Thanks,
Peter
From: Kelley G
Date: Mon, Nov 29, 2021 at 10:50 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
We hope you had a nice Thanksgiving! Now that we are back from Aruba and things are starting to settle down on our end, we wanted to follow up off your last email. The Retreat was AMAZING! We saw both family and friends this past week and everyone raved about the band. Between the set list and their performance, they blew it out of the water and Joe and I couldn't be more happy we picked The Retreat to play at our wedding. It was also so special having them play our first dance song, my father/daughter song, and Joe's mother/son song 😀 We're also so glad we decided to add some acoustic music during cocktail hour. It totally elevated the atmosphere!
I will be leaving a formal review on the Retreat's The Knot page this week.
Thank you again for everything. You helped make our special day even more memorable.
Sincerely,
Kelley
From: Elizabeth Newell
Date: Mon, Oct 18, 2021 at 10:15 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike!
We're finally getting organized postwedding, and I just wanted to send a big THANK YOU to you and The Retreat for making our day so incredibly special. Here's the review I left for them on The Knot, which I think says it best:
Where do I even begin?! We booked The Retreat for our September 25th wedding in Virginia and they were hands down one of the best decisions we made in terms of wedding planning. Not only are they incredibly talented musicians who know how to build up the crowd and keep the party going, but they were such a pleasure to work with from the start of planning to the very last song at our reception. I can't tell you how many wedding guests have since told us how awesome our band was and how much fun they had on the dance floor. We couldn't agree more! So THANK YOU to The Retreat for making our day so incredibly special. You are truly one of a kind. We couldn't appreciate you guys more!
You and The Retreat were truly such a pleasure to work with and I can't thank you enough for making the day happen for us regardless of the hiccups with the venue along the way. It was just perfect and so worth paying for Rich to make the extra trip there for the walkthrough. Let me know if there's any other feedback I can offer that might be helpful.
Have a great evening and chat soon!
Best,
Beth
From: Lisa DeCristofano
To: Katie Merritt
Date: Tue, Oct 12, 2021
Subject: The Retreat
Katie,
The Retreat was AMAZING! They were so accommodating with how Nina and Holden wanted the breaks scheduled. Nina, Holden and their friends and family love to dance. The Retreat had the dance floor packed from the first note and it stayed that way until the last note! If we have videos of it I will certainly share. This band was beyond what we hoped for!
We definitely will pass on the information for the band and Sam Hill. We know that at least 5 girls are planning their weddings now and they all loved the band! Thank you so much for a smooth and seamless process and for having such talent on your roster!
Lisa DeCristofano (Mother of the Bride)
From: Nicole Brown
Date: Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 9:31 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Mike Miglino
Mike,
Everything was perfect! The Retreat was a hit, and they were so kind and accommodating. I made two special requests and then asked if I could change my first dance song but they were so nice and accommodated every request! I could not have asked for a better experience. Plus, the music was perfect for our crowd people danced the entire time, and we even got an encore.
I'll be sure to share my experience on The Knot as well! Sam Hill made this entire process so easy.
Thank you,
Nicole
From: Rebecca Davis
Date: Wed, Jul 28, 2021 at 4:39 PM
Subject: RE: The Retreat
To: Mike Miglino
Mike:
I heard nothing but glowing reviews for the band. Everyone loved their sound, the variety of types of music they played, and their energy. More than one person said that the band “made” the event. Many people danced.
I will share that we have already (prior to Saturday’s event) booked a different band for an event this fall. Several members of the fundraising committee who were at Saturday’s event cornered me toward the end of the event and said “We want them for the gala!” I reminded them that we already had a different band booked. Upon delivering this news, I became a very unpopular person.
We would definitely recommend The Retreat to others and I’ll be surprised if our planning committee doesn’t want to invite The Retreat back to this event again next year.
Best,
Rebecca
From: Peter Witte
Date: Tue, Jul 20, 2021 at 6:26 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Mike Miglino
Mike,
The band was excellent. Extremely professional and very easy to work with. All the music they played was great and our guests had a great time. Would recommend them to anyone.
We will make sure to drop a review for y’all on The Knot.
Pete & Sam
From: Matthew Ridge
Date: Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 6:29 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Good evening Mike,
The Retreat was nothing short of amazing!! All of our guest came up to us throughout the night and asked where we had found them. They went above and beyond for us, even allowing our ring bearer who is five years old and loves the drums and guitar to sit in on a song. That experience is something that is irreplaceable and we are so thankful for them.
Thank you again for helping us bring an unforgettable event to our guests!! We will definitely be referring anyone we come across to Sam Hill Entertainment.
From: Aimee
Date: Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 7:17 AM
Subject: The Retreat
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
Wanted to send you and tell you I have nothing but great things to say about the Retreat. They were early, so easy to work with, had the timeline and gave an excellent performance! I will definitely continue to recommend them!
The bands you manage have always been very professional. I want you to know that I often cringe when I have bands I have never worked with before. I breathe easy when I know it is a band coming from you! Thank you!!!
Happy Planning!!
Aimee
From: Jessica Worth
Date: Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 3:34 PM
Subject: RE: The Retreat
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
The Retreat was super easy to work with and guests thought they were fantastic! Thank you all for everything! We will definitely be reaching out for future events.
Jessica Worth
From: Matt Larson
Date: Thu, Jun 10, 2021 at 12:37 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
Thanks for the follow up.
Everything went awesome with The Retreat! The music was great and they are extremely talented musicians who know how to read a room to keep the dance floor packed. I received multiple compliments throughout the night and even into the days after the wedding about them. On top of that, the band was very easy to work with, prepared, and always available if anything was needed prior to or the day of the wedding.
You and the Sam Hill team were also great to work with and can't thank you enough for your understanding and rescheduling policies as we all navigated through a very unexpected and difficult year. I've certainly heard terrible wedding stories from others around difficult vendors, loss of money, and overall terrible experiences throughout the last year and am very thankful that wasn't us. Customer service says a lot about a company and you all knocked it out of the park, so thank you!
Both Sam Hill Entertainment and The Retreat have my most enthusiastic recommendation for anyone looking to book a band for their event.
Thanks again,
Matt
From: Julia Bellantoni
Date: Tue, May 25, 2021 at 11:13 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
We absolutely LOVED working with Sam Hill and especially The Retreat. They were an incredible band and truly one of the highlights of our reception. They were professional, talented, and knew exactly how to keep the party going! We’d highly recommend them to anyone. It was a blast!
Thanks,
Julia
From: KP Capehart
Date: Tue, Apr 20, 2021 at 2:47 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hello Mike,
Thanks for the follow up. The Retreat was great! Very professional and very talented. Being a musician and entertainment company owner, I am pretty critical of event bands. I was impressed all night! They sounded great sonically, perfect volume and a great selection of music. They even let me sit in for a couple of tunes.I would definitely refer them and/or use them again for other events.
Thank you for your communication and diligence throughout this process. Hope to speak again in the future.
All the best,
KP Capehart
Creative Director | A&R | Producer
From: Tracy G
Date: Tue, Nov 10, 2020 at 9:46 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Mike,
I sent this email to the band on Sunday. Wonderful experience!
How do I even begin. You KILLED it. Charlie and I from the start wanted an amazing band (thus why we choose you) but we also wanted everyone on the dance floor the whole time. I don’t know how to thank you enough for keeping everyone in the dance tent the ENTIRE night. Y’all didn’t even take a real break and after everything (covid wedding and rain storm), I don’t know if you realize how much your energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to making it so special, means to us. Everyone was raving about you. And plus, you made our first dance, truly the best.
We would love to leave y’all a great review. Please let us know where to do this!
Thank you again!
Tracy and Charlie
From: Rebecca Dewosky
Date: Wed, Sep 23, 2020 at 9:18 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Mike,
I don't think our day would have been the same without The Retreat. Every song was a HIT, every request I made was heard, and every guest was up and dancing. We received compliments all night about the music choice and the band's energy. We're all still hobbling around from dancing ALL night.
It's been a pleasure to work with Sam Hill and The Retreat we will definitely recommend them to others!!
Becca DewoskyRichardson
5Star review on TheKnot.com
posted 08/20/2020
We used Sam Hill to book The Retreat for our wedding in May, 2020. We had to reschedule due to Covid 19 and they were incredibly accommodating and rescheduled to our new date at the end of July, 2020. Various combinations of The Retreat played for our ceremony, our cocktail hour, and our reception. They were perfect for all 3 components of the wedding. While my husband and I were taking photos during cocktail hour, people kept coming up to us to say how amazing the cocktail hour trio was. We had a micro wedding with just around 50 guests but you never would've known because The Retreat kept the dance floor packed the entire night. Their song selection, energy, and talent kept everyone inside, despite the gorgeous mountain views outside. They far exceeded our expectations and made it an absolutely perfect night.
From: Sarah Sheedy
Date: Thu, Jan 2, 2020 at 10:43 AM
Subject: RE: The Retreat
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
Thanks for reaching out. Our event went swimmingly and everyone adored the band! They sounded so great, had a great set up and got our whole crowd up and moving! Rich even came out during our cocktail hour and played our piano which was a really nice touch. As dinner was starting, he played the saxophone and walked around making it feel more intimate. Our membership loved it. They were a pleasure to work with, hopefully we will do business again soon.
Have a great new year!
Best,
Sarah Sheedy
From: Samantha R
November 19, 2019
I can’t speak as closely to engaging with the band, as they liaised through our wedding planners through many details about the venue, set up, and weather, but their talent and ability to read the room to create an unforgettable event was incredible. My expectations were far surpassed and I would highly recommend!
From: Peter Chapman
Date: Tue, Oct 22, 2019 at 1:24 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
We were thrilled with the band. Many, many people said they were the best wedding band they had ever heard. People would love to see them again. They were very accommodating to my daughter. You guys made the process easy. We can’t thank you enough.
Regards,
Peter Chapman
From: Allison Romeo
Date: Tue, Oct 15, 2019 at 9:18 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Mike,
We legitimately had the best night! Everyone constantly raved about the band! They were amazing! The way the saxophone played during dinner and his song selection was perfect, and the way the band mashed up songs was an absolute hit!
People are still commenting on how amazing the night/band was!! Communication was very easy, it felt hassle free working with Sam Hill Entertainment and The Retreat! We can’t thank you guys enough!
Allison Romeo
From: Jenna Bale
Date: Sun, Sep 22, 2019 at 5:36 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Hi Beth,
Everything with the band went great in my opinion! We had lots of guests asking where we had found the band and how much they enjoyed their performances and song selections. We will be sure to recommend Sam Hill for anyone inquiring about bands for their events so they can have as great of an experience as we did. Thank you for everything.
Regards,
Jenna and Asa
From: Taylor Lawch
Date: Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 3:08 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Thanks Andrew! We had a great time and The Retreat sounded great. It's been a pleasure working with all of you.
From: Jennifer Campbell
Date: Tue, Aug 27, 2019 at 9:56 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
Thanks for checking in. Everything was great! The band was amazing to work with and a handful of people came up to me during the reception to say how great they were we were thrilled.
Thanks again!
Best,
Jennifer
The Retreat were simply fabulous. From beginning to end everyone at our wedding was out of the dance floor and we received many, many compliments from our guests about the band, both the night of and in the days that followed. The Retreat were also very accommodating when the bride needed to use their designated space to have her dress bustled. They did an amazing job learning our first dance song and made it special for us. Communication leading up to and on the day of was exactly what we needed. We HIGHLY recommend The Retreat to any couple preparing for their wedding.
From: The Knot Reviews
Date: Mon, Jul 29, 2019 at 6:36 PM
Subject: Dakota reviewed you on The Knot
To:
The Retreat kept the dance floor energized and fun at out wedding reception. They made our special night the most memorable and funfilled experience I could have imagined. Due to some delays after the ceremony we started dancing at the reception a little later than planned, so The Retreat never even took their break! They played the entire time to ensure we got in as much dancing as possible. I highly recommend them if you are looking to keep the dance floor alive and fun!
Kathryn
From: Rosemary Borgschulte
Date: Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 6:41 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Cc: Lauryn Borgschulte
Hey Mike,
This is Lauryn’s mom, Rosemary
This is the second time going through Sam Hill Entertainment and our experience from my end was just fine.
The wedding was 7.13.19 and The Retreat was just FABULOUS!!!! That dance floor was never empty! We danced all night as well as the wedding couple, Lauryn and Jason. If I had another daughter getting married, I wouldn’t hesitate to go through Sam Hill. So much fun! That is our last wedding (we used you as well for our first married daughter and were thrilled with OnLive). I won’t hesitate to recommend you or any of those two bands.
Rosemary
From: Danielle Turner
Date: Wed, May 29, 2019 at 11:42 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
Everything was great! We got such a great response about The Retreat. Members loved them!
Thanks again for all the help!
Danielle Turner, CWP
Director of Catering
Druid Hills Golf Club
From: Stephen Hoke
Date: Thu, May 9, 2019 at 11:48 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
HI Mike,
WHAT A PARTY. Rich and The Retreat were a big hit a perfect match to the crowd and related beer sales according to the bill I received from the Hotel! :)
Again, we could not be happier with the Band and Sam Hill Entertainment.
Best regards,
Stephen Hoke
The Retreat was great! Super easy to work with and exactly what this client wanted. Thanks for recommending them to my clients!
Caitlin Whiteside
Calder Clark Events
planner for 3/16/19 WebbTarr wedding, Charleston SC
From: Kim Panther
Date: Tue, Dec 18, 2018 at 8:38 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
This is the second time we have used the retreat, and we still love them! Rich is wonderful to work with and very accommodating. The music was great!! They have a wonderful ability to adapt to the crowd. People really seem to enjoy their vibe.
Kim
From: Elise Fontaine
Date: Wed, Dec 5, 2018 at 6:03 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Hi Beth,
The Retreat exceeded all expectations we had for them! Rich was so great to work with. I really appreciated his quick responses and detailed emails. I knew they would do an awesome job but they truly blew it out of the water. Everyone was on the dance floor and the band really knew how to read the crowd. I would 100% hire The Retreat again, and we already had a few guests ask for their information at our wedding!
We will definitely leave reviews for the band. We can’t thank them enough!
Thanks,
From: Megan Economos
Date: Tue, Nov 13, 2018 at 8:53 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth Treschitta <
Hello Beth,
As a quick summary, the The Retreat was amazing and we truly enjoyed working them, as well as Sam Hill Entertainment. We will absolutely recommend you both for future events!
I will leave a wonderful review on The Knot. Thanks for everything!
Megan
From: Danielle Barber
Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2018 at 8:18 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
I cannot say enough good things about The Retreat. The band manager was extremely responsive when we were communicating with them a few weeks before the wedding. They accommodated all of our first song requests and the music sounded AMAZING. They played such a good variety of songs that my husband and I were on the dance floor all night even got my Dad out there! We were initially hesitant about the level of energy the band would bring but there were no concerns there, the crowd was vibing the music the entire night. The band members were extremely nice and introduced themselves for Kyle and I. I would 100% recommend this band to anyone and extremely satisfied with my experience with them as well as yourself. The entire process was smooth and easy. I truly appreciate working with you!!
Thanks again!
Danielle
5star review on TheKnot.com
posted on 10/26/18:
We used Sam Hill Entertainment to book The Retreat for our wedding. It was an incredibly easy and thorough process working with Andy. We were on the fence about what band to use, and Andy did a great job working with us to provide suggestions based on the type of music, wedding theme, and price range that we were going for. The Retreat turned out to be AMAZING! And a group that everyone was raving about afterwards. Would highly recommend working with Andy and Sam Hill Entertainment as well as The Retreat!
From: Bill Edwards
Date: Fri, Oct 26, 2018 at 1:45 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Andy Jaspen
Andy,
Thanks for following up. Everything went great with The Retreat. Working with them was very easy and seamless, and everyone loved their music. Couldn’t have turned out better. We really appreciate all that you did in walking us through the process and helping guide our band selection. Just left a review on the Knot as well and am happy to pass along your information to anyone that is looking to book live music in the future.
Thanks Again!
Davi and Bill
From: pmmcolonna
Date: Tue, Sep 25, 2018 at 7:11 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: juge
Wow! Everything went completely wonderfully with The Retreat Band! They are the very best!
We have been receiving compliments about them ever since the wedding! The music played during the ceremony, the cocktail hour, and at the reception was simply perfect! On top of their incredible talent, the band members were so kind and friendly and fun!
High praises for both the band and Sam Hill!
Thank you so very much,
Patty Colonna
From: Avery Edenfield
Date: Tue, Jul 17, 2018 at 11:33 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Good afternoon Andy,
The Retreat band and their music was phenomenal! Even months later, we have guests tell us that the band was one of their favorite parts about the wedding. We have nothing but positive praises to give you and your team. Thanks for making our wedding fun! I will leave a review on The Knot when I can! We will keep y’all in mind for events in the future for sure!
Warm regards,
Avery Sprouse
From: Cate Brooks
Date: Wed, Jul 18, 2018 at 3:09 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Hi Beth,
My apologies for the delay here! We've been trying to get back to normal after the wedding with work and summer travel.. and we're almost there!
The Retreat was wonderful the ceremony and cocktail hour music really set the tone for the evening, and their reception music had everyone dancing! We especially enjoyed their custom song combinations our guests are still talking about the final song that even included some Dave Matthews Band songs.
The band members were so nice, appropriately dressed, and had an incredible energy that lit up the room. I've already recommended them + Sam Hill to a few engaged friends!
Thank you for all of your help through this process, your team made it a breeze!
All the best,
Cate
From: Bethany Krupski
Date: Sun, Jul 8, 2018 at 8:07 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Mike,
Everything went great! the band was everything we could have asked for! They were a lot of fun and worked with us to do exactly what we wanted. So many of our friends and family commented on how great they were!
Thanks for all your help!
Bethany & Noah
From: David Garvey
Date: Tue, Jul 3, 2018 at 8:40 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Everything was great with The Retreat. Dance floor was full till the end.
Regards,
David G. Garvey
From: Kimberly Akers
Date: Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 4:12 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Beth,
We were so happy with the band, their professionalism, and their music selection. Every experience I had, all through email leading up to the wedding, found Rich to be very helpful! Our guests had great reviews about how much time they spent on the dance floor and how good the band was.
From: Heidi Mount
Date: Sat, Jun 9, 2018 at 4:42 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth Treschitta
We absolutely LOVED working with this band! They are friendly, easy to work with, and super talented, with a wide variety of song choices and genres. This is the second time we have used them for our children's wedding and the three we have left, are begging to have them play at theirs! We will use them again, without hesitation!
Thank you again!
Heidi
From: John Edwards
Date: Sun, May 13, 2018 at 6:37 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Hey Beth,
The band was great. We were lucky to have The Retreat perform for our wedding. I can’t say enough about their performance and each individual’s personality. I can say that we’ve received “best wedding ever” complements and that couldn’t have happened without The Retreat!
From: Alysse Sweeney
Date: Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 4:07 PM
Subject: RE: The Retreat for the EdenfieldSprouse Wedding
To: Andy Jaspen
Hi Andy::
Thanks for checking in! It was wonderful to work with The Retreat! They were so incredibly easy going and great to communicate with. It was super fun since they played some songs that I consider a bit more non traditional wedding songs so it was a fun variety that kept guests super involved. They were lovely and complimentary to us as well which is always nice. I truly would HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend them!
Warmest,
Alysse Sweeney
Design Studio South
From: Sarah Pirovitz
Date: Wed, Apr 25, 2018 at 10:45 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Justin,
The Retreat, to put it simply, was FANTASTIC! We received raves all night (and continuously since the wedding) about how wonderful the music was. They were professional, easy to work with, and truly amazing musicians. I have no suggestions for improvementthey are clearly killing it. I will be recommending them (and y'all) to anyone I know with a forthcoming event. I've posted a 5 star review on Wedding Wire, but if there's anywhere else y'all would suggest placing a review, I'm more than happy to do so.
Cheers,
Sarah
From: Susan Siegal
Date: Mon, Nov 20, 2017 at 10:48 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew
We LOVED The Retreat and their music!! They are talented and personable musicians who were perfect for Michele and Hugh's wedding reception. Everyone had the best time dancing! The extremely talented saxophonist was perfect for the cocktail hour, as well. My family is from Birmingham, and they were excited to hear that The Retreat is based around Atlanta. The band may get some more business in future Birmingham family events!
Thanks so much it was a pleasure working with your company and with the Retreat !
Susan
From: Joy Akins
Date: Wed, Nov 1, 2017 at 5:06 PM
Subject: RE: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
The Retreat was absolutely fantastic. They started playing as soon as the guests entered into the reception area while we were having pictures made and the guests were eating. When the wedding party arrived in the reception area, all of the guests were complimenting the band for the music that they played during that time. They took very quick breaks and timed them to perfection. We have used The Retreat two times now and would definitely recommend them.
I cannot say enough about how amazing The Retreat is. From start to finish, Rich (band leader) and the band were so accommodating, flexible, responsive, professional and engaged. Not to mention badass musicians. We threw a couple curve balls at them and they handled and executed everything beautifully from start to finish. We had to do a room flip for our reception in under two hours and also asked the band to play back up for our friend who was singing a song they had to learn for the first time. Both elements were handled absolutely flawlessly we knew we were in great hands the minute we spoke with Rich the first time but to see how they executed the room flip and setup the dayof was amazing. Ok, now on to the MUSIC. This band is not your typical wedding band they aren't all sequined vests and only Motown/Disco. They of course play the hits but also incorporate unexpected classic rock/70s/R&B/current favorites into the set. They do out of this world mashups that keep everyone on the dance floor and the energy level so high the entire night. And it's always fresh and unique we never felt like we were at a typical wedding reception with the same tired lineup of songs. And, ALL of our friends and family (many who are really into music) kept telling us how fantastic the band was (many said best EVER, and they've been to a lot of weddings) and it's evident in the photos we just got back people are LOSING THEIR MINDS on the dance floor all night. Their mashup of Journey/U2 will always be seared in my memory as one of the most special moments toward the end of the night. People were crying! HIRE THIS BAND. HIRE THIS BAND. You will not regret it for an instant. They made our reception next level and I cannot recommend them enough. Thank you, The Retreat!!!
From: Ashley Fleming
Date: Tue, Sep 12, 2017 at 11:07 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
The Retreat Was AMAZING, and super easy to work with. The really made the night special.
From: Laura Thomas
Date: Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 2:50 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Beth! Sorry I am just now getting back to you, it's been a whirlwind getting back in to the swing of things!
The Retreat was amazing at our wedding! We received so many compliments and they really kept everyone on the dance floor. My experience working with Sam Hill and The Retreat couldn't have been better which was a huge relief during wedding planning. The band members were all very kind and professional and wonderful people to be around.
Thank you again and I hope to work with Sam Hill again in the future!
Laura
From: Kim Holt
Date: Fri, Jun 30, 2017 at 10:59 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Mike,
The Retreat was fantastic!! The music and their enthusiasm made for a great party. Many guest asked who the band was and how did we find them. Working with Sam Hill for bands for three weddings has been a great experience. It is always smooth and seamless. I never had to worry about a thing. I would highly recommend The Retreat! They performed a nice mix with fantastic vocals! Thanks for everything Mike.
Sincerely,
Kim Holt
From: Kim Holt
Date: Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 5:09 PM
Subject: Wedding June 24,2016
To: The Retreat
Rich,
I wanted to drop you a note and tell you what a fantastic band you are. The reception was a blast due in large part to your music and enthusiasm! I received more compliments on you all than I can count. Thanks also for handling the amplification during the ceremony! You MADE the party and Anne and Chris could not have been happier. Thanks you for everything!!
Kim Holt
From: Emma Krier
Date: Sun, Jun 25, 2017 at 9:04 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andrew,
Our wedding was the best day and The Retreat had a lot to do with that. All of their song choices were perfect. They interacted well with the guests and everyone danced all night. We had multiple compliments about our band selection and provided their information to quite a few people. I have no doubt that our reception would not have been as enjoyable without them and we are so grateful for that!
Thank you for all your help,
Emma
From: Marnie Juster
Date: Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 10:10 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Hi Beth
Thanks for checking in. The Retreat and Rich definitely exceeded our expectations. They were amazing to work with and their performance was wonderful. So impressed with Rich's talent and you could tell they were having a blast together. Would definitely recommend them!
From: James Parker
Date: Fri, May 19, 2017 at 10:51 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Mike,
We absolutely loved The Retreat for our Wedding. They sounded amazing with the perfect mix of dance music and singalongs (Think Garth Brook's Low Places), keeping everyone on the dance floor, even our friends who don't usually dance.
Rich also played some light jazzy music on the saxophone during dinner and then ramped it up more energetic music as the night progressed, just like we wanted.
We received so many compliments on our band from friends and family, some saying they were the best band they have seen at a Wedding. Also, the process with The Retreat and Sam Hill was smooth and everything went without a hitch.
James
From: Brian Flanagan
Date: Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 8:44 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
The Retreat was great. Their music was fantastic, they were responsive to our requests, and they had a great attitude throughout the reception. Let me know what else I can do to say thank you.
Respectfully,
Brian
From: Wesley Dennard
Date: Tue, Nov 8, 2016 at 4:20 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Hi, Beth.
I thought that they were great! Excellent energy they kept the crowd going through the very last song. We loved the musicians, and the female vocalist was superb. I particularly appreciated the secondtolast song when they improvised a bit. My hat is off to them! Thanks for following up, and we will tell our engaged friends about them for sure. Thanks again, and give the band members our best!
Wesley
From: Owen McBride
Date: Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 9:29 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andy,
Erin and I are leaving on our honeymoon tomorrow and will be back the following Sunday. Once we get back and get settled I will send more feedback, but in short, The Retreat was awesome! They kept everyone on the dance floor most of the night and played a great set list. It was obvious how talented they are beginning with the acoustic set at the ceremony. Erin and I were unable to attend the cocktail hour due to pictures but everyone I talked to said the music was perfect for the occasion. The reception with the full band could not have gone any better. They were definitely one of my favorite bands I've seen at a wedding. I'll get back to you upon our return but just wanted to give you a heads up in the meantime that they were great!
In kind regards,
Owen McBride
From: Carrie Robinson
Date: Thu, Oct 13, 2016 at 11:31 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Good Morning Mike,
We just wanted to thank you and The Retreat for making our crazy wedding weekend so special.
The band was top notch and we would recommend them to absolutely anyone. They were professional, kind and excellent musicians. All of our guests were talking about how wonderful they were.
The fact that all of you worked hard to help still make our wedding happen and so much fun is something we will never forget.
Thank you all so much,
Carrie and Falls
From Erica, via WeddingWire
Unrealthese guys absolutely killed it! People were raving all night long about how amazing this band was and I couldn't agree more. They let my groom do his own song and just had such a fun time with the crowd. The mashups were legendary. YES YES YES BOOK THESE GUYS!
From: amy
Date: Mon, Oct 3, 2016 at 1:45 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Beth,
The Retreat was amazing!!!! They played all the types of music we like and I must have had 50 people come up to me and say how much they loved our band. Everyone wanted to know how we found them. I will gladly leave reviews once we get back and settled, but wanted you to know that The Retreat was a class act, easy to work with, professional, responsive and I cannot say enough good things about our experience!!!
Amy
From: Mary Davis
Date: Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 5:16 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hey Andrew,
Matt and I had a great experience with The Retreat. They followed our instructions perfectly and played songs that were fitting for our crowd and had everyone on the dance floor. Y'all made it easy as well with all the prior setup and I never once was stressed about the band which was so nice to have one less thing to worry about that week before the wedding.
Thanks again for working with us and ensuring our day was perfect!
Sincerely,
Mary & Matt
From: John Nagel
Date: Tue, Jul 12, 2016 at 1:52 PM
Subject: band review
To: beth
Hi Beth,
We absolutely loved the band! Everyone that night was telling us how much they enjoyed their energy and how good their sound was. We also used Rich to play sax during our cocktail hour and it was well worth it. He kept our guests entertained and everyone loved getting a taste of what was to come. I am very happy that they were able and willing to learn our song for the first dance. The Retreat completely exceeded all expectations and will come highly rated from this happy bride and groom!
Thanks,
John Nagel
From: Allyson Argo
Date: Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 2:16 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Beth,
The Retreat was absolutely phenomenal! For days after our wedding we had people asking us who are band was for our reception. The band read the crowd the entire time to determine what type of music to play. When we hit the dance floor, they were engaging and played music that really got the crowd dancing. They were wonderfully accommodating of all our requests including announcing the bridal party members, helping us facilitate a flash mob, as well as all first dances. They even played the song we requested for our last dance. They remembered my name and my husband's name and would say them as they MCed the night! That meant so much to us! They were wonderful, and we will absolutely recommend them to all our friends and family.
With joy,
Allyson and Bren
From: Cindy Sanders
Date: Wed, Jun 8, 2016 at 2:42 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Beth,
The Retreat went way beyond meeting our expectations. They were so easy and agreeable to work with and their musical talent as well as personality was awesomely great! My husband and I erupted in the middle of dinner with cheers when Rich was belting it out on the Sax! He is really good and we were not expecting the horn as part of the band! We will definitely be recommending them and would hire them again if we have a need in the future.
Thanks so much for working with us!
Kind Regards,
Cindy and Mike Sanders
From: Lindsay Panther
Date: Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 10:12 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
They were absolutely incredible! Easy to work with, flexible with our timeline, and it sounded great. The dance floor was so fun all night!! Thank you for everything!
Lindsay
From: Kim Panther
Date: Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 8:12 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Beth, I was really impressed with The Retreat. They were incredibly nice. The music was great, and they were very intuitive with what to play. I would absolutely recommend them and would love to use them again myself!! Thanks for everything!
Kim
Booking The Retreat may have been one of the best decisions we made for our entire wedding! Up until the big day, they were always so responsive and willing to work with us on anything. Rich played the keyboard during our ceremony, which was completely perfect, and then they played during dinner and the reception. They read the crowd and played an amazing mix of music, everyone kept commenting how incredible they were! They were critical in keeping the party going and getting everyone on their feet! You should 100% book The Retreat!!
Melissa
From: Maggie Melancon
Date: Mon, May 16, 2016 at 5:11 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Hi Beth!
We had the BEST time with The Retreat! They truly knew how to read the crowd. We had guests complimenting them all night long. They were so kind on the day of and exceeded all of our expectations. We could not have asked for more! We'll certainly be recommending them to anyone in need of a band in the area.
Thanks for your help along the way!
Thanks again,
Maggie,
From: Kathleen Clark
Date: Mon, May 2, 2016 at 11:02 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth Treschitta
Hi Beth!
The Retreat was AWESOME. They did such an incredible job and were very easy, friendly and fun to work with.
The music was perfect. I literally couldn't have put together a better playlist myself. They definitely understood our style/what we liked and didn't like and ran with it. We enjoyed everything they played. From the slower songs at dinner (basically some of my favorites) to the dance party later on, everything was great. I had guests coming up to me all night asking about them, and raving about how great the band was. The Sax was also a HUGE hit ; )
I couldn't have picked a better band, they were certainly one of the best parts of our day and I'm so happy we picked them!
Thank you for all your help in this process!
Best,
Kathleen
From: Joe Clark
Date: Wed, Apr 27, 2016 at 9:37 AM
Subject: RE: The Retreat
To: Beth Treschitta
Beth,
Aubrey and Kathleen can probably give you a better evaluation of the music, but the band members could not have been nicer. They were clearly eager to make the event a great success and they did everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and there was plenty of enthusiastic dancing. The Retreat's setup and presentation was very professional and appropriate. I appreciate the fact that they worked up a new song for my fatherdaughter dance.
Thanks for all your help.
Joe Clark
From: Nicolanne Smith
Date: Tue, Apr 12, 2016 at 4:00 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Hi Beth,
Thank you for the congrats! The Retreat was awesome! I just emailed Rich to let him know as well and did a review on Wedding Wire also. We have gotten awesome comments from friends and family on how great the band was! They immediately figured out the crowd and what music they wanted and kept the dance floor filled until the very last song. That was pretty much one of our biggest hopes for the wedding and they accomplished it! We can't thank them enough! Rich was so professional and easy to work with also. You all have been great with communication and we really appreciate it. I will highly recommend you guys to anyone who is getting married in the future. Thanks again!
~Nicolanne & Will
From: Joe Herb
Date: Mon, Jan 11, 2016 at 2:56 PM
Subject: RE: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Beth,
Great job by the band>>>we had an outstanding evening. The band was great to work with. They won the crowd over early into the reception and carried the night until we had to leave.
If the Chatham Club would have let us stay we may still be dancing!!!!!
Thanks to Sam Hill and “THE RETREAT”
Regards,
Joe Herb
From: debbie
Date: Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 5:52 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth
Good morning. I have nothing but positive things to say about the
band....they were fabulous. Everyone kept asking where they were from
and how we found them. My florist friend who was here when they arrived
said they were the most polite band he had ever encountered. Please
tell them thank you for making our evening perfect!
Debbie
From: Ning Yao
Date: Thu, Oct 29, 2015 at 11:23 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andy,
Thank you! The Retreat was fantastic!! We loved them and we heard many positive comments from our guests! The band was great and the music they played was great! We appreciate your help in our big day. And definitely will pass along your information.
Thanks,
Ning and Lauren
From: Caroline Shepard
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 2015 at 12:23 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth Treschitta
Beth,
Thank you for the email. Our guests were overly thrilled with the band! We had a difficult time with rain and tents but the band was flexible in setting up. We had numerous people tell us that they want to book with the Retreat in the future so I know the music was fantastic! I just wished I remembered more of it the whole wedding day feels like a blur!
Thank you for all your help in booking!
Caroline
From: Amanda Corcoran
Date: Mon, Sep 14, 2015 at 9:40 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Beth,
Thank you so much for the email. Everything was awesome! All of our guests haven't stopped talking about the band. The music was great. Their interaction with the crowd was great. I can't remember the last time I was at a wedding where so many people were dancing! Both Jerad and his dad said they danced their butts off!
Thank you so much for everything and all of your help in the planning process! We will definitely recommend y'all to our friends for any upcoming event!
Thanks again!
Amanda
From: Kelly Gehrlein
Date: Tue, Jun 9, 2015 at 2:15 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
The Retreat was AMAZING!! They made our wedding that much more fun, special and memorable. I think every person at our wedding commented on how awesome they were and a few even asked where they were from so they could book them. They played our first dance song incredibly and then just kept the whole night flowing with the perfect song choices and mood throughout the entire evening. On top of being wonderful musicians and singers, they were also so much fun and had the best personalities. They even honored one more song at the end of the night after our entire tent full of guests kept shouting one more song...one more song. I couldn't have asked for better band.
Thank you again!
Kelly
From: Lynn Bertram
Date: Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 9:19 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Beth,
We had the most wonderful time! The band was fantastic! We only wish we had been able to reserve the venue so it could have lasted all night. The band members were engaging, friendly, accommodating and basically, the best. The floor was never lacking for dancersour guests loved them too.
We used Sam Hill 5 years ago for another daughter's wedding and Whitney uses you for her business when possible. You will be the first company suggested to anyone who needs a band.
We can't thank you enough!
Lynn Bertram
From: Brandon Kelly
Date: Tue, May 26, 2015 at 3:51 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Cc: Andrea
Hi Beth,
I think I can speak for Andrea and I when I say we couldn't have been happier with The Reteat. They did a wonderful job not only playing their music, but engaging our guests and working with us to make announcements and transitions. We had a few requests and they made all of them happen. All in all, I couldn't have been happier with how it all turned out. Every guest that commented to us about the band let us know how good they thought they were.
Without a doubt we will recommend The Retreat to any of our friends or family if they are getting married or having a similar event.
Thanks,
Brandon and Andrea Kelly
From: Clokey, David
Date: Tue, May 5, 2015 at 11:55 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Beth,
I just wanted to let you know that we loved having The Retreat play at our wedding and reception. They helped make our ceremony beautiful and our reception fun! With hardly any instruction, they did more than I could have expected and their experience and talent as entertainers was evident throughout the night. The band was very accommodating and easy to work with, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Thanks,
David
From: Jonathan Griffin
Date: Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 11:34 AM
Subject: RE: The Retreat
To: beth@samhillbands.com
Cc: Maxime Jones
Hi Beth,
Maxime and I couldn't be happier with The Retreat! Working with Rich and the other band members was a breeze, and their performance at the reception was spot on. They really nailed it. Great first dance (a song they learned to play specifically for our reception), and lots of positive feedback from our guests. The Retreat made the night a ton of fun. They did a great job getting everyone out on the dance floor, and we loved the versatility they displayed. They really do know how to play a wide variety of music, while putting their own personal touch on each song that they play.
Thank you, too, for your help in getting us hooked up with The Retreat and making this a smooth and fun experience for us, Beth!
Regards,
Jonathan
From: Rob Burns
Date: Sat, Apr 11, 2015 at 8:18 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Beth,
Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you between the wedding and the honeymoon, and now getting caught up on work, we haven't had much free time lately. Now everything has settled down, though.
We absolutely loved The Retreat. We didn't really have much to go on when we booked them other than a few videos, so we didn't entirely know what to expect, but our expectations were blown away. Everything they did was just great. We especially had no idea that they would be able to play the saxophone while we were eating dinner, which was by far one of the highlights of the entire night it was so good that most people (myself included) thought they had just put on some music from their computer until we looked up and saw him playing. Very, very cool.
And then once dinner ended and everyone started dancing, they did a really great job. They knew just what types of songs to play and when to play them to make sure everyone had a great time.
The one recurring comment I've been getting from everyone who was at our wedding was how amazing the band was, so it seems everyone had the same great opinion of them as I did. Please pass along our thanks to them. We will absolutely make sure to recommend them for any friends and family that is looking for a wedding band they truly could not have been better!
Thanks so much!
Rob
From: Karen Wessel
Date: Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 10:42 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Beth,
I would like to thank you for helping us select the perfect band for my daughters wedding. I probably was the most stressed about this single decision . The Retreat was wonderful. The band members were very friendly , talented and professional.. We loved how they blended songs (old and new) to keep the dance floor going all night. We received wonderful feedback from our guests. Everyone commented on the fantastic saxophone player during dinner. Many of the our guests and even the wedding coordinator stated it was the best wedding ever!! We hated to see the night end! We would highly recommend The Retreat and Sam Hill Entertainment.
Thank you again for your help in making Lauren's wedding an amazing day.
Karen
From: Melanie Ryals
Date: Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 5:18 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Dear Beth,
I can't begin to tell you how very pleased we were with The Retreat. They were absolutely wonderful!!
The saxophonist set the stage. His music was a beautiful backdrop, as the guest arrived and greeted Martha Lee Anne and Monte on our terrace. The entire band did a marvelous job as the guest danced and enjoyed the evening. Sweet Caroline was a huge hit. The kids loved it!! Sweet Caroline is played at all of the Auburn games. There was more than one War Eagle!!
The band also did a great job of announcing the first dance, as well as Kenny's dance with MLA and Monte's dance with his mom. I would be remiss if I didn't say, that not only was the music super, but that they were just so professional and friendly. We not only enjoyed the music, we enjoyed them!!!
Also, thanks so much to you and your staff for helping this mother of the bride' navigate their booking'. Every call was returned, every email I sent received a timely reply and all of my questions were answered. I truly appreciate the courteous professionalism that I received from everyone at Sam Hill Entertainment.
It was a perfect evening with the perfect band!!!
Hoping you have a wonderful Christmas,
Melanie
From: Erin McLean
To: Andy Jaspen
Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2014 at 11:27 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
Hi Andy,
The Retreat were awesome! So great to work with from a planner's perspective, and I loved the solo saxophone and the duet during dinner, it felt like a mini concert. Would totally recommend them!
Thank you!
Erin
Erin McLean Events
From: Joy Akins
Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2014 at 12:56 PM
Subject: RE: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Cc: Hamilton Barber
Wow is all I can say…Wow! The Retreat delivered! They provided wonderful, appropriate music while the guest were making their way thru the food lines and then after the formalities of all of the first dances, they rocked it out and kept the dance floor packed. Even though there was no alcohol allowed at this venue (which usually keeps people off the dance floor), our guest came to dance and I think the band was pleasantly surprised that everyone participated. I would highly recommend this band to anyone. There were no surprises.
The entire process was very simple and easy, from the first contact that I made to Sam Hill Entertainment to the many questions that I had leading up to this special day.
Thank you for playing a part in making this the “Best Day Ever”.
Joy Akins
From: Sara Reynolds
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2014 at 8:34 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
Hi Andy,
Thank you! The Retreat was absolutely amazing! We had so many guests tell us the band was incredible and we truly believe The Retreat is the reason our reception was so much fun and such a success. Originally, we were worried no one would be dancing since neither of our families are big dancers, but the dance floor was packed the entire night and everyone had such a great time! We loved all of the music they played and they just had such great energy the whole night. We also got so many compliments on the saxophonist and the song list played during dinner.
Our wedding planner, Erin McLean, did tell me that they were easy to work with. Overall, The Retreat was just awesome and we will definitely recommend them to any friends or family looking to book a band!
Thanks!
Sara
From: Linda Burton
Date: Fri, Oct 3, 2014 at 12:55 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Beth,
We were so excited to hear The Retreat Band play for Tabitha and Nathan's wedding, September 27,2014. I was impressed from the beginning with their friendly, approachable style and their professionalism. They are very talented musically, and their sound is so smooth. The band was very accommodating to our requests. Rich was kind enough to emcee the Bridal Party's entrance into the reception. Tabitha was pleased that they agreed to learn her Father /Daughter dance song, Mommas,don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys.The song has special meaning for them, and her Dad was surprised. I heard many compliments about the different musical sets throughout different times in the reception.Most of the guests danced including my 82 year old Mother! It's been a long time since I've seen her enjoy music so much. The time went by too quickly.
I would highly recommend The Retreat Band. They are a treat!!
Thanks for your help in booking them for the wedding.
Linda Burton
From: Lauren Yatko
Date: Mon, Sep 22, 2014 at 11:35 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Mike,
The Retreat were PERFECT. The way our first song was handled (which they learned), to the flow of dance songs, it was all perfect. We never left the dance floor, which is almost a bad thing because I have no idea what was going on during my reception if it was not happening on the dance floor! :) They were a great value. I want to relive that night over and over again. Our videographer, TwentyOne Films, used our first song in a clip they put together for a teaser. Just further proof of how well The Retreat did.
So happy we went with Sam Hill. Honestly Mike, we chose to stay with the company because of your excellent service. It worked out!!!! Thank you for leading us to The Retreat!
Lauren & Alan Gibson
From: Cecelia Dorger
Date: Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 8:37 AM
Subject: RE: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment ,
Dear Beth,
We cannot heap enough praise on the Retreat. They were spectacular in every way. They were a delight to work with so personable and friendly. Their music was fabulous and they played every song with all their heart. The dance floor was crowded with dancers ALL NIGHT. Madeline’s 87yearold Grandma did the moon walk (sort of) to Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean.” The ceremony music was so lovely and certainly set the tone for a peacefilled outdoor ceremony. The crickets even stopped to listen.
Many, many guests asked who they were and where did we find them. We will certainly pass our praise of them (and Sam Hill – you guys were great too) along to whomever wants it.
Shane and his fellow artists were unforgettable.
Rich was superkind to quickly learn a version of “Plough the Fields” for the ceremony after learning another version at the bride and groom’s request. I miscommunicated with the bride and groom and Rich asked for a quick change to fix it. The song made us all tear up. Thanks so much to them for that.
Thank you all so very much.
Ceil (MOB)
From: Marty Arnwine
Date: Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:48 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hello Beth,
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, but just wanted to say that we were all very pleased with the band. I must admit, as the person paying for all of this, that I was a little touchy on this subject prior to the wedding, but I'm glad Kristen held firm on her desire to have The Retreat play. This whole process was very easy and everyone had a great time dancing to the band.
I actually introduced myself to the band as they were setting up and gave them a check. They were all very courteous and professional, but also fun (which is big thing in my book). Their energy when they started playing...and Kristen's insistence that everyone get up and moving...meant that the dance floor was never empty the whole evening. I also received so many compliments about how everyone was enjoying the music. All in all I do not think I could be much happier with how everything turned out on the entertainment.
Thanks!
Marty
From: Kat Gedge
Date: Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 9:51 PM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Sorry for the delayed response!
The Retreat was beyond anything that I expected! I loved everything (and I mean everything) they played. They had great energy and there was not one person in their seat. All I heard about after the wedding was how awesome the band was or people asking 'where did you find that band? They were incredible!'. I couldn't agree more. So worth the $$!
Thank you for making our evening even more amazing!
Kat
From: Brian Zakutansky
Date: Mon, Aug 18, 2014 at 8:11 AM
Subject: Re: The Retreat
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andy ,
Thanks for the note. The Retreat was awesome: Great music, they crowd loved them, they listened to our song requests, they played well to the crowd, and they were super friendly to work with.
We give the highest possible recomendation and would love to use them again if we ever need a band.
Brian and Aly
We had The Retreat for our wedding band in Greenville, SC and they could not have been better. They knew every song we wanted played and when to play it and kept the dance floor full all night. Every guest raved about how great the band was and judging by the amount of crashers on the dance floor, even nonguests enjoyed their music. Thanks for making it a perfect day The Retreat!!
From: Laura Keeler
Date: Tue, Jun 17, 2014 at 11:48 AM
Subject: THANK YOU!!!!!!
To: The Retreat
Hi Guys,
A really belated email to say thank you so much for playing at our wedding in Hilton Head and doing it so so well. You're an incredibly talented group of musicians with such a versatile repertoire and you made our dance party exactly what we had dreamed of (nonstop). So many of our guests (including us) never made it to the dessert table or late night french fries because they just couldn't pull themselves off the dance floor!
What's more is that six weeks later we continue to get unsolicited compliments from our friends and family on how we had the best band they've experienced at a wedding. Obviously we're a little biased, but after attending over 30 weddings in the last years, I'm pretty sure there's truth to it!
Thank you so much for everything we hope to run into you guys again soon and let us know if we can ever serve as a reference, etc.
All our best,
Laura and Vassar Pierce
On Mon, Jun 16, 2014 at 8:49 AM, Justin Null wrote:
Hi Beth,
I thought the band did an amazing job. Rich was always available to us leading up to the wedding and especially the night of. Just about every guest commented that they loved The Retreat as well.
Also, thank you for all of your help with booking the band and answering all of our questions. Everything turned out wonderfully.
Regards,
Justin
From: S & B Events
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2014 11:34 AM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Retreat for StraussCorda wedding
They were oh so awesome!! Professional. On time. And so much fun!!
Loved them!!
Thanks!!
Sara McCall
Stunning & Brilliant Events
From: Matthew Wilson
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 9:22 PM
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Retreat
Mike,
Everything went off without a hitch. The band was phenomenal from the initial discussion about our vision for the evening to the execution. Everyone has commented on how wonderful they were. No complaints from us!
Thank you for everything you did to help make this day perfect.
Matt
From: Anna Williams
Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 9:54 AM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Retreat
Andrew,
We have nothing but very positive things to say about The Retreat! They were so much fun and very talented. All of our guests had a great time on the dance floor, and Joe and I received a lot of compliments on The Retreat even from the people who worked at the venue.
We really appreciate how cool and fun they were. Thanks to Sam Hill for helping us coordinate everything so seamlessly.
Thanks for everything,
Anna Williams
From: Jonathan Thompson
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 10:05 AM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Cc: Nellie Millsap
Subject: Re: The Retreat
Hi Andrew,
Thanks for all your help! The Retreat was fantastic and we could not have been happier with their performance at our wedding. They played a great variety of music, including a lot of recent songs as we requested. They were able to smoothly transition from song to song and several times they switched back and forth between songs like I have never really seen from a live band before. I loved the way that they were able to mix in the saxophone for several songs, and everyone said that the music played during the cocktail hour was great as well. They were able to keep up a great atmosphere and people were constantly on the dance floor. We had a ton of people telling us how awesome the band was, and I think that they were the best live band that I've ever gotten to experience at a wedding.
They were also great to work with leading up to the wedding and Rich made sure that everything was in order several days before the performance.
I will definitely recommend them to anyone in the future and really hope that I get the chance to go to another event in which they are performing.
Regards,
Jonathan
From: Samantha Duke
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 4:11 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Retreat band follow up
Hey Andy!
To put it simply, The Retreat was AMAZING! Completely surpassed our expectations and we already knew they would be a great band. As I was planning my wedding I was only concerned with one thing and that was having an amazing band that would give us a reception to surpass all receptions with memories we would never forget. They are truly talented and I am elated they played our reception. I feel like they made our reception! I read a lot of great reviews on them but I don't think anyone can truly express how talented they are. Not only at playing music but at knowing how to create the best atmosphere for a good time. EVERYONE commented on how good they were and people are still talking about them!! I also appreciated their professionalism. It rained on my wedding day and because my reception was under a tent we had to change the reception timeline a little bit. At some points I felt like the band was my wedding planner reminding me of what to do and when. It was SO helpful! They were so low maintains which was really appreciated. I didn't have to give a play/not play list like a lot brides have to do for their band and DJ. They definitely had the best set list and I couldn't have made a better one if I had done it myself. I wish I had the most beautiful words to express my overwhelming joy over having them at my reception but to be honest I don't think there are any words good enough to describe The Retreat!
Thank you for being so great Andy!
Samantha Hamilton (Duke)
From: Pamela Taylor
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 12:51 PM
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Retreat
We were very pleased! We had many comments about how good they were. We knew people would like the venue, we were really surprised the band would be a big hit! They did a great job with every song, and also with handling the announcements we needed. Using them was definitely one of the best decisions we made!
Pam Taylor
From: Kelly Peterson
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 10:24 AM
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Retreat
Hi Beth!
The band was wonderful! They were so easy to work with and we got so many compliments from our guests. I would definitely recommend them to anyone! Professionally they were so sweet and a great part of the wedding!
Thank you!
Kelly
From: david mogge
Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 10:32 PM
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Retreat
Hey Beth,
Sorry I am just now getting back to you. The Retreat were awesome. We have received nothing but compliments regarding their performance. Rich was very easy to work with upfront sorting out all of details prior to the wedding. They did everything they could to accommodate us even going as far as learning songs that we wanted to be played. We have already recommended them to other friends and family and will continue to do so. Everyone at the wedding has said that their energy, musical talent, and songlist were all great. Everyone had an awesome time. Thanks for all of your help and assistance and I hope to work with you again soon.
Dave Mogge
From: Sarah Benson
Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 8:19 PM
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Retreat
Hi Beth! Thank you so much for reaching out! Sorry for the delay in getting back to you! We had an absolutely wonderful time and the band was everything that we wanted and more! Everyone had so much fun and continuted to tell us how awesome they thought the band was! Please relay our thanks to them again! Hope you have a wonderful day! Thanks so much!!
Sarah
From: Lori Harris
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 6:33 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Retreat
Hi Andrew,
Thanks for the congratulations, my wedding was wonderful! That was in large part due to the Retreat. They were AMAZING. I had been very excited about them and had high expectations but they completely exceeded those expectations. They took into account the type of music we liked, played a wide variety of music and really kept the party going without being over the top. They even learned a song for our first dance and sounded better than the original version. On top of all that, they were so nice and complimentary on the wedding and so easy to work with. In addition to playing at the reception, two of the band members played the piano and guitar at my wedding ceremony. They, of course, sounded great but also worked with a friend of mine who sang a solo during the ceremony. She praised how easy they were to work with and met her early to rehearse. I really cannot say enough good things about them. I had so many people tell me how great the band was and how much fun they had. My new husband and I have been trying to figure out when we could throw another party just to hear them again. Thank you for setting us up the Retreat. I would recommend them 100% to anyone looking for a fun wedding band that is not cheesy with the matching outfits and choreographed dancing. They look great, they sound great, they are extremely easy to work with and made the reception easy and fun. I think one thing that really set them apart is that they are professionals. They put on a seamless performance and know how the flow of a party should go. To anyone that hires them in the future, I would say 1. Lucky you and 2. Let them do their thing. Apart from maybe telling them the broad categories of music you like, they need no instruction or made out playlist. I really hope to hear them again and thanks again for helping me find them!
Lori Harris Minto
From: Brittany Bryant
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 2:55 PM
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Retreat
Hey Beth,
Sorry I haven't had a chance to give any feedback. We just got back from the honeymoon. The Retreat was amazing. I've heard nothing but good things from everyone that attended the wedding. We really enjoyed them. They were up beat and kept the party going. I will be sure to tell ever one about the retreat! Thanks again!
Brittany Smith
From: Karen Ann Delaney
Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 12:20 PM
To: Mike Miglino
Subject: Re: The Retreat
Hey!
OMG they were amazing! Everyone had a blast...they were exactly what I was looking for. Easy to get along with and such a cute group...Blackberry loved then as well.
I am just sad that it is over :) Thank you for your help! I will definitely spread the word.
Karen
From: whitney
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 9:27 AM
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: RE: The Retreat
Good Morning Beth,
The Retreat was wonderful! As it turns out, several of our guests knew a couple of the band members and were so excited to hear them so I'd say they were definitely a hit!
Rich was outstanding. He made sure he had all of the songs we requested for special dances and even verified one of them with us before the reception because he was afraid he could not find the right version. He was also really wonderful working with me on my father/daughter dance. I had wanted to surprise my father with Sweet Home Alabama, and he more than willingly helped me come up with another song for them to play to lead into it.
The music was wonderful. They were very entertaining and talented, and we really enjoyed having them. There were people on the dance floor the whole night, and that can be tricky at weddings! We are so glad we chose them!
Thank you, Beth!
From: Jamey Assid
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 11:15 AM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Retreat
Andy!!
We loved the band so much! Our guests were very impressed :) The band members were so complimentary to us as a couple and about our guests. I will make sure to recommend you guys... Especially our friends in the Atlanta area. Thank you again for everything!!
Jamey & J.T. Williamson
From: Jan
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 9:30 AM
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Retreat
Hi Beth,
The band was awesome! They were helpful with the recorded music for the wedding. I'm still hearing positive comments from guests about the great band and what a fun wedding we had. They made our reception a great success. The young (and old) people danced all night. My 85 year old daddy danced and he said they were fabulous! I just can't say enough good things about them. I would definitely recommend them to others. It was money well spent and I am a happy momma! :)
Thanks for everything!
Jan
From: jessica sprewell
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 10:41 PM
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Retreat
Hey Beth
Everything went GREAT with the band at the reception. Everyone was asking who they were and where we found themthey were a big hit. And all of the music they played was awesome. A great mix of really new pop and classic songs. They also played all of the songs that we specifically asked them to learn absolutely PERFECTLY and exceeded my expectations. And beyond all that, they were so friendly and fun to be around. I will definitely recommend you all to everyone I know :) Thank you for being so great and all your help throughout the whole process!
Jessica
From: Hadley
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:27 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Retreat
Andrew,
The Retreat was amazing, everybody keeps saying to me where did you find your band who is the band we love the band?
I was 100% pleased with everything, the music played, the way they engaged, and their outstanding talent. I wouldn't change them for anything. :) their fun energy kept everything moving
It was PERFECT!
From: Lynn Edwards
Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 6:56 PM
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Retreat
Beth,
The band was great!! The subsinger was awesome. They were all super nice and easy to work with. Their setup was easy and uneventful. Please tell them how much we enjoyed them and appreciate their professionalism!!
Lynn Edwards
From: Meredith Phillips
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2012 1:04 PM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Retreat
Hi Andy,
The Retreat was great very professional and easy going. Rich was also very accomodating and got back with me promptly via email etc. They were a pleasure to work with and so were you! Thank you for making the band portion of the wedding VERY easy.
Thanks,
Meredith
Everything was wonderful and as always, the band was fantastic to work with. This is my third time doing an event with The Retreat and they are, by far, my favorite band. Naturally, the guests adored them. (I must have been asked by guests for their name at least eight times.) From my perspective, however, I love how easygoing they are, how willing they are to accommodate slight changes in the schedule, and how professionally they handle my requests to lower the volume, make announcements, etc. I also love that they do not have outrageous egos and are humbly willing to do whatever it takes to create a fun event that also runs smoothly.
You all will continue to be my number one suggestion for a band. I just wish more brides didn't want DJs!
Thanks so much for everything!
Emily Richardson
Hello!
Wow! The Retreat was perfect for our wedding. We loved it and our guests were asking them to stay longer!! Trevor on the guitar caused a few tears I think though:) Everything was awesome and couldn't have asked for more! I will Definitly recommend them!
Thanks again,
Heidi and Ray
We could not have been more pleased with the contribution the Retreat made to our wedding reception. Many of our guests were asking where we found our band. This is a group which appealed to the varied ages in attendance and assimilated themselves into the party. Arrangements were easy, and they were great about incorporating popular music that was important to us into the playlist, even when some of our songs were oldies. One of the things which wowed us the most was that we did not decide on our first dance music until the night before the reception and they delivered a rendition that was very close to the original artist. We are pleased to say that we can’t imagine a group doing a better job, both musically and professionally, as the Retreat, and we highly recommend them to others looking for live music at wedding receptions or other functions. They did a great job! Tom and Katie, Kimball Hall, Roswell GA
We asked The Retreat to perform at our wedding reception, and we could not have been more pleased with the result. They were very professional and flexible. They learned all the songs that we specially requested and played them perfectly. A highlight of the event, they even allowed a few unplanned guest singers to sing with them! They did a wonderful job getting the party started and keeping everyone dancing all evening. Our guests really enjoyed the songs we requested as well as The Retreat’s original music. Guests were talking about how great the band was even months after our wedding. All in all they did a fabulous job and we would certainly recommend them for any big event. Ryan and Lisa, The Devore House, Alpharetta GA
The Retreat was a fantastic choice for our reception band. they worked with us on every important detail for our day. They were open to multiple requests and were willing to learn new songs just for us. As far as quality of the music, you can't get any better. The Retreat is a group of polished and seasoned musicians who you will not be disappointed with if you decide to use them for your special day. Their attention to detail on keeping the songs sound close to the recording as well as adding their own touch to them is unbelievable. They also did a fantastic job with DJing the event. They did a fantastic job, on the fly I might add, of introducing the bridal party, as well as transitioning the audience from each event happening (first dance, food being served, cutting the cake, etc). Choose The Retreat for your reception band... you won't regret it! J.R. and Beka, Vineyard Community Church, Marietta GA
The Retreat was the best part of our reception! They made the atmosphere extremely fun and enjoyable for everyone. Their depth of song knowledge is very versatile and they definitely know how to get your guests up and dancing! They are professional and will do a phenomenal job should you decide to use them for your wedding or other upcoming event. I would HIGHLY recommend The Retreat to any and everyone! Thanks so much guys for making our wedding reception amazing!! Nick & Sarah, The Forum, Rome GA
It is really difficult to find a great wedding band that is talented, classy, and great to work with, but The Retreat was one of the best wedding decisions we made! Right from the beginning they were so willing to accommodate us with exactly the kind of music we wanted and even learn songs for our wedding. On our wedding day the music was INCREDIBLE and everyone was saying how much they loved the band. They set a great atmosphere of fun and romance and we couldn't have gotten better musicians. I highly recommend The Retreat for your wedding they are awesome! Brett & Courtney, Atlanta Botanical Gardens
The Retreat made our wedding reception a true celebration. They played a great mix of music and were willing to learn songs that I requested. After the wedding, the compliment I received the most about the reception is how much fun everyone had dancing and having a good time. Everyone was impressed with the band. I felt like we were taken such good care of and received great service and GREAT music for a really good value. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend The Retreat!
Elizabeth and Jeremiah, Kimball Hall
