From: Mark Grannis
Date: Tue, Oct 19, 2021 at 10:32 PM
Subject: Re: Thanks again!
To: Andrew Juge
We were very happy with almost every decision we made for our daughter’s wedding and reception, but Tidewater Drive was unquestionably one of the best elements of the entire weekend. We picked them for their fantastic sound and their impressive versatility, and they totally delivered musically. What’s harder to assess from a demo tape is the way the band will interact with the dinner guests, but our guests RAVED about TWD. Nearly everyone from every walk of life was out there on the dance floor, and the band had such stamina!
Here’s a concrete example of their consummate showmanship: When the toasts were over and it was time for the guests to move to the tent where the music and dancing would be, three or four horns came into the ballroom and started playing “When the Saints Go Marching In” in the New Orleans style. The Pied Piper himself could not have led the crowd into the tent more effectively, and it really set the tone for an evening of jubilant celebration. When we got home, my wife told me that if she dies before I do, she wants me to get Tidewater Drive to come and play that song as the recessional at her funeral! And here’s the thing: I’ll do it. I get what she’s feeling.
The other thing you can’t assess from a demo tape is professionalism, but TWD excels there as well. Lenny and Scott reached out to me several months ahead of the event and could not have been more competent and responsive. There are so many details to juggle in a party of this size, and the band is a pretty important detail, but I knew after talking to Scott and Lenny that I had nothing to worry about with TWD.
And finally, Gigi—God bless her—learned a special song that I used to sing to my daughter when she was a little girl, and she played it during my welcome remarks. It brought my daughter, me, and many of the guests to tears, and I’ll be eternally grateful.
In all seriousness, we’ve had discussions with many of our friends about throwing a big party that is essentially the wedding reception without any wedding. We don’t know what the occasion will be, but we know we’ll be hiring Tidewater Drive.
Mark Grannis

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From: Perry Myers
Date: Mon, Oct 11, 2021 at 12:09 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Tidewater Drive was awesome! I must have had 10 people ask me that night who was the band and where we found them. They truly made the reception a special evening with their highenergy and personally engaging performance. It was quite a party and I would highly recommend them! Thanks to you for the recommendation!
Perry Myers

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From: Jennifer K. Hollis
Date: Tue, Sep 14, 2021 at 9:45 AM
Subject: RE: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Good Morning Mike.
Thanks I actually already texted Lenny & Scott yesterday to thank them. THE BAND WAS AWESOME!!!! Totally OVEREXCEEDED my expectations! I was a little worried since we couldn’t actually see them live (because of Covid) and they were great! Just the tight amount of interacting with the guests. I’m still blown away by the success of the day and so much of it has to do with the Tidewater Band.
I told Lenny to let us know if they ever need a recommendation. Wow! JUST FABULOUS!!!!!
Jennifer

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From: Caroline Kirkland
Date: Tue, Sep 7, 2021 at 9:50 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino

Hi, Mike!
I was actually just looking for a place to leave a review. THEY WERE INCREDIBLE!! Not only are they the NICEST people and so easy to work with, they played awesome music, interacted with the crowd, and were our FAVORITE part of the whole reception. I cannot say enough great things about them. People are flooding us with great comments about the music. They truly made this such an incredible night for us. Please let them know I will never forget how great they were for the rest of my life!
Caroline

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From: Donna Alexander
Date: Tue, Aug 31, 2021 at 4:50 PM
Subject: RE: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino

Hi Mike,
It could not have been a better night and Tidewater Drive was exceptional. We are so thankful that we were able to have them here and I can assure you that they will be back if they are willing. The neighbors absolutely raved and they were made the event so fun. They were such nice people as well and in this world that goes a very long way.
Thank you!
Donna

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From: Jon Driscoll
Date: Thu, Aug 26, 2021 at 7:09 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
To me, a great wedding has three things: Great food, a beautiful venue, and a great band.
Throughout the evening, I kept hearing three things from my guests: The food is great, the venue is beautiful, and the band kicks ass.
Not only did Tidewater Drive sound great, they were so gracious and accommodating from the very beginning. They learned new songs on short notice, gave advice when I needed it, and even let me perform two songs with them!
Our reception didn't exactly go as plannedwe had to reschedule certain things a few timesbut Scott and the other band members were with us every step of the way being as flexible as can be. Things ended up working very smoothly, which is a testament to TWD's professionalismI do not think just any band could have handled things the way they did.
10/10 would recommend to anybody.
Jon

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From: Hannah Brooks
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2021 11:29 AM
To: Tidewater Drive
Subject: Thank you!

Hey Tidewater Drive,

I am finally back in Chicago after the wedding and honeymoon and adjusting back to reality ha! I wanted to reach out to you all to let you know how incredible you were. We absolutely loved the music and my wedding guests are still talking about how great you were and Where did you find your band?! I left you a review on TheKnot but wanted to personally thank you. Roberto and I are still overwhelmed and humbled by the outpouring of love from our wedding weekend and you and your team gave us memories that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Keep up the great work!
Kindly,
Hannah Brooks Del Valle
(Formerly Hannah Brooks :)

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From: Stephanne Byrd
Date: Mon, Jul 12, 2021 at 4:09 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
We could not have been more pleased with Tidewater Drive from setup to take down. Lenny and the rest of the gang were incredible! Even the caterers were complimentary of how courteous they were when they were trying to give instructions to the servers. Our guests were blown away with the talent on the stage and truly could not believe how good they were and the range of music that they played! I hope we have another reason to celebrate soon! Thank you so much! No suggestions for improvement at all!
Stephanne

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From: Hannah
Date: Tue, Jun 22, 2021 at 11:45 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Hey Mike!
I absolutely will do both. Currently on my honeymoon with limited WiFi but will definitely leave reviews soon.  Tidewater drive was fantastic. I am so thankful the previous band cancelled because Scott and the Tidewater Drive team were wonderful. 
Hannah Brooks

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From: Anne Randolph Powell
Date: Mon, Jun 14, 2021 at 9:49 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Justin Paciocco
Hi Justin,
Tidewater Drive was amazing. They absolutely killed it. We had another musician playing cocktail hour and so Tidewater Drive played a long set with a very minimal break to cut the cake. We received SO many compliments on the band and they kept the energy level high. They also didn't deviate from our requests but threw in a couple of surprises. 
Overall, they were a dream to work with and we are thrilled with them. 
Many thanks!!!
Anne Randolph

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From: Michael Delgado
Date: Tue, May 25, 2021 at 12:26 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Y’all crushed it!!!
 
...more to come.
 
Thank you so much,
MD

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From: Heather Lawson
Date: Thu, May 13, 2021 at 6:20 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Katie Merritt
Hi, Katie!
They were amazing to work with (Lenny and Scott were awesome and so helpful and cooperative). The band was on par for every performance! I would definitely recommend them to my future brides!
Kindest regards,
Heather Lawson

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From: Scott Shaheen
Date: Wed, Apr 28, 2021 at 7:08 AM
Subject: RE: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge

Andrew The band was over the top. We had a terrific time and would have them again at another event!!
Scott

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From: George Buddy Wall
Sent: Sunday, February 9, 2020 4:23 PM
To: Lenny Knox TWD
Subject: Re: 282020 Event Tidewater Drive Band

Lenny,
We heard nothing but great reviews about Tidewater Drive from everyone last night. I was so pleased with your performance! Thanks again for helping The Noblemen make this a great night.
George

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From: Matt Hardison
Date: Tue, Dec 3, 2019 at 10:46 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
Everything went very well.  The band is awesome in general.  Further, we had requests specific to our group which they executed flawlessly. Huge success.
Best,
Matt Hardison

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From: Sarah Perry
Date: Tue, Oct 29, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Christina Perry
Cc: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Mike,
I cannot echo my moms sentiments enough! They were FABULOUS! They blew our expectations out of the water and honestly was the highlight of our reception.
I am more than happy to add a review or do whatever to give this band credit. So awesome!
Best,
Sarah
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 29, 2019, at 9:00 AM, Christina Perry
As Mother of the Bride I can’t speak to all these thing but here is my input.I have never been to an event and experienced a better band.  Ever!! They were fantastic, friendly, fun, funny.  Loved the way y’all came down into the crowd and interacted. I wanted them to play ”September” but I was too busy dancing to ask!  Thanks for making this special day even more amazing!!
Tina Perry

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From: C. Shaner Overhead Door of Charlottesville
Date: Tue, Sep 17, 2019 at 2:27 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Justin,
Tidewater Drive was AWESOME! They are talented musicians and very professional. Mark was a great contact for the band and he was very accommodating and paid attention to the little details. Anna and I and all of our guests loved them. Great Band to have in your line up. I will be recommending them to friends, and I'm sure some folks from the wedding will also contact you about Tidewater Drive. They helped make the wedding reception a great success. Sam Hill has also been great to work with and I will also recommend your agency to friends and family searching for the perfect band for events they might have coming up. Thanks for everything and tell the band we love them!
Best Regards,

Chris Shaner

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From: Hilary HartnettWilson
Date: Wed, Jun 12, 2019 at 10:09 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew, it was wonderful. The band was terrific we have had so many people comment on their music.
Hilary

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From: Amy Kelley
Date: Fri, Feb 1, 2019 at 12:21 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
Tidewater Drive Band was the best choice for us! They were so nice and fun. Everyone loved them. They were so accommodating and wanted to make the day and evening special. Highly recommend them. Mark was very prompt with answering my emails….every detail was covered. We were EXTREMELY pleased.
Thank you!
Amy Kelley

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From: mogermr
Date: Wed, Nov 21, 2018 at 9:52 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Good morning,
We had a wonderful experience working with Tide Water band. The music was great as always and everyone I talked to at Sam Hill was friendly and flexible.
Thank you for all your help and following up! I will be sure to refer people to your service in the future.
Very respectfully,
Madeline Moger

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From: Jackie Wilkes
Date: Tue, Oct 16, 2018 at 2:08 PM
Subject: RE: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino

Mike,

We were absolutely thrilled with Tidewater Drive! Everything was perfect from their music, professionalism, ability to engage the crowd, personalities and I could go on and on… I would recommend this band to anyone who wants an amazing party with a fun atmosphere. Thanks so much for all you did to make this happen for us!
Thanks again,
Jackie
Jackie H. Wilkes, CIC, SPHR
Assistant Vice President

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From: Sydney Hays
Date: Mon, Nov 27, 2017 at 5:51 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
I really enjoyed having Tidewater Band at our ring figure this year. Everyone worked together well to put on the event. The event was a success and from feed back from those who attended the ball they like the music the band played as well as the music that was played while they took their break. I think everyone really enjoyed the band and how much they interacted with people on the dance floor. I really appreciate the band and what everyone did this weekend. Again thank you and hope to see you at the next VMI event.

Very Respectfully,
Sydney Hays

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From: Jacqueline Davis
Date: Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 4:05 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hey Andrew
Tidewater Drive was awesome! I knew they would be good but they even exceeded my expectations. They made the reception really fun. I have nothing but good things to say about working with them.
Thanks for your help in booking such a great band for my wedding.
Jacqueline

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From: Rick Beskin
Date: Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 1:01 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Mike Miglino

Tidewater Drive was awesome… A big success… Everyone had a great time. Thanks for all your help
Thanks
Regards
Rick

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From: Laurie Cherry
Date: Wed, Oct 4, 2017 at 11:02 AM
Subject: RE: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Dear Andrew,

Thanks for following up on Tidewater Drive. Simply put – THEY WERE AMAZING!!!!!!

So talented, energetic and fun! I have had so many of the guests tell me how great the band was. Without a doubt it was everyone’s favorite part of the wedding.

They entertained young and old and delivered way more than expected. We had many guests from Alabama and the band (without knowing the song) played the request of Sweet Home Alabama to end the night leaving our Roll Tide fans very happy indeed.

I especially appreciate the band playing for the ceremony. It was perfect! They did such a good job.

We can highly recommend them to anyone and hope to hear them play again!

Laurie Cherry

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From: Alexandra Early
Date: Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 7:05 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Justin,
Tidewater Drive was AMAZING! We've been to several weddings over the years, and I'd say they were among the very best when compared to other experiences we've had! Their energy and enthusiasm was contagious and we had quite the dance party! I'm already scheming some big party to have in the future so we can hire them again! Prior to the wedding, Lenny was easy to get in touch with and accommodating to our requests.
Thanks so much!
Allie

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From: Lauren Jett
Date: Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 6:49 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
Everything was great! Tidewater Drive was excellent! I would highly recommend them to everyone who is looking for an upbeat band with a great sound! Everyone raved about them all night long and asked for their name. They were so much fun and the song selection was great! In fact, a friend of ours is interested in booking them for their wedding next year. People are still talking about them! They were wonderful to work with leading up to the event as well as at the actual event. They were flexible, professional and accommodating everything you would want and more!
Let me know if you have any other questions! Again, thank you for recommending them to us. We LOVED them!
~Lauren

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From: Jennifer Cody
Date: Sun, Jun 12, 2016 at 3:31 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
We were very pleased with Tidewater Drive Band. Aside from the great quality sound and entertainment, they were very personable and accommodating. They even allowed my husband to sing a song with two of his groomsmen! It was great! We all honestly did not want the night to end. They were so much fun and their song selection was fantastic. I wish I had another event sometime soon so I could hear them again! Without a doubt, I would highly recommend them such a perfect group!
Kristin and Adam

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From: Turlington, Lee
Date: Wed, May 18, 2016 at 3:42 PM
Subject: RE: 5/14 Tidewater Drive
To: Justin Paciocco

Justin,
The band was terrific!! I really can’t say enough about them. They were engaged, easy to work with, played songs on our playlist, etc. They were a “big hit!!”
Thanks so much and I will definitely use them again and recommend them.
Lee

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From: Reed Story
Date: Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 11:30 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andrew,
Everything was amazing with the band. They were great and a real talking point for people during and post wedding. From beginning to end they were awesome, they played the cocktail hour which we initially weren't sure if they were going to do that. They then were a part of a surprise my wife set up where they did a 2nd line for me to head into dinner (I went to school down in New Orleans, so right up my alley and very awesome) They learned our song for our first dance which they had never played before, and did a fantastic job with it. With all the buildup of those 3 things, they also exceeded expectations during the main performance as well. We weren't sure if people would be dancing much, but the band's electricity got people up and moving. As for the business side, they were there on time, very easy to coordinate with and easy to plan with. Honestly they were perfect.
Overall we couldn't have asked for a better band, and they gave us some awesome memories that will last forever. And thank you for your help in setting up. Let us know if there is anything else you need from us, and if anyone needs to hear a glowing review of Tidewater drive, send them our way, because they have 2 new huge fans. Thanks!
Reed Story

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From: Melanie Martyak
Date: Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 10:05 PM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andrew,
Meghan and Josh are on their honeymoon, but I would like to tell you that the band Tidewater Drive was fantastic!!!!!!! They were a huge hit at the reception. Lots of dancing by all at the reception. They were a great band to work with, very helpful and always got back to me in a timely fashion when I had a question or concern. I give this band an A plus, plus rating and would highly recommend this band for any function but especially for a wedding as they really knew how to get the people dancing with their excellent choice of song lists. The female vocalist was incredible and the horns electrified the crowd. There was not a negative comment to be made of this band, all positive and lots of fun and energy.
Thank you again!
Melanie Martyak

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From: Brittany Hall
Date: Mon, May 18, 2015 at 9:52 AM
Subject: Re: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew
We absolutely loved the atmosphere Tidewater Drive helped to nurture within our reception. I've been told dozens of times how great you guys were particularly the crowd involvement!
Thanks for a fantastic night! I will definitely not hesitate to highly recommend you guys to anyone I know ;)
Brittany Gavan

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From: Champagne, Rachel
Date: Mon, Dec 8, 2014 at 2:14 PM
Subject: RE: Tidewater Drive
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,

Thanks for checking in. Tidewater Drive, as expected, was wonderful. We truly enjoyed having them back. The music was great, but more than that, Scott and the band are so friendly and interactive with our group. I hope they had just as much fun as we did this year!

Thanks again,

Rachel Champagne

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From: Scott Amone
Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2013 3:41 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: 12/7
Andrew,
Dropping another note of appreciation for thinking of Tidewater Drive Band for the Loan Care Party. It went very well and I believe the client will agree. We certainly hope we can continue our relationship and look forward to meeting you when we are in your neck of the woods.
Best Regards,
Scott Amone

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The band was excellent at our wedding! You made it very personal and gave it that extra zing that I wanted for the reception. We've heard so many wonderful comments from our guests about how good the band was. Our guests were very pleased and kept asking, now who is the band? I will be recommending Tidewater Drive for any event I hear about. Thank you for making our special day even more outstanding!
Thanks again!!! :) Rebecca

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We were so thrilled with the way you played for our wedding. It was a blast and having your band really made the party! We can't thank you enough. It was definitely one of the most memorable days for us!!!!! We are highly recommending you to anyone that needs a band :)
Veronica

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On behalf of Charlie, Mason, and Chris, I write to let you know what an outstanding job Tidewater Drive did at our party. Every guest enjoyed their music, danced the night away, and left happy. As you know, music sets the tone for the evening and creates the ambiance.
Thank you again for helping us make our daughter's wedding reception perfect!
Sincerely,
Mella Goldman

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On behalf of the Virginia Opera family, I would like to offer you my most sincere thanks for working with us on the 2011 Under the Big Top Opera Ball. Tidewater Drive was the perfect choice of entertainment for our event and a huge hit with our patrons. At the end of the night, no one wanted to leave the dance floor, which is certainly a mark of success in our books!
Warmest Regards,
Lisa Domingo Sands, Hampton Roads Director of Development

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