From: Kelly Knapp
Date: Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] The Free
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
The band was AMAZING! We loved them! They kept everyone on the floor the entire time and that is exactly what we neededthey made our ball! One of the lead singers –can’t remember his name –pumped up our members even before the tableau! They went way beyond what I expected!
Working with Sam Hill was very easy from booking to Ryan and Sam! They helped ease the way with working with our sound and production people since we were in a new place!
I have given out their name to a few other organizationswhich might hurt our organization because I think we want to book them again, possibly!
Again, thank you for everything!
Kelly

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From: Kelly
Date: Sun, Oct 27, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Lauren Gaudet
Cc: Richard

Hi Lauren!
The band was incredible. We got comments from everyone how great they were. We also really appreciated them learning both our first dance song and the Motherson song. We had a fabulous time and they kept our guests on the dance floor all night.
Thank you!
Kelly & Richard

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From:Jennifer
Date: Thu, Aug 22, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Subject: RE: The Free
To: Lauren Gaudet

Hi Lauren,
Everything went great with the event. The band arrived on time, and they were easy going and great to work with. Our students really enjoyed them. Thanks for all of your help!
Jenny
University of Montevallo

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From: Jim W
Date: Tue, Aug 13, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Lauren Gaudet

Lauren, I will follow up with a BIG HELL YEAH!!! The band killed it. They could not have been more accommodating. Played all our request and everything else they played was on point. They really made the wedding fun. The lead female singer was a BEAST. People are still TALKING about HER. Please let her know we thought the whole band rocked but she carried the night. Thanks again for all the effort.

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From: Bri Williams
Date: Tue, Jun 25, 2024 at 1:14 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
I can NOT say enough great things about working with the Free. They incredibly professional, fun and most notably, they sounded absolutely incredible! They were flexible, gracious and easy to work with. I will highly recommend them in the future.

Thank you so much for everything!
Bri

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From: Anne Fleming
Date: June 14th, 2024
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Summer McGee
Hi Summer!
The Free was AMAZING!!!! They were so awesome! I was so pleased with their performance at my wedding. First off they can sing... like really sing! I was so impressed. And everyone in the band played so well from the drummer to the guitarist etc. My now husband I are really picky about music and they were just fabulous! Secondly, they picked amazing songs as well as really got our guests dancing. Everyone was dancing all the way to the end of the night which is what we wanted to happen! Thirdly, I had asked that the sound not be too loud for the elder guests and the sound was perfect for young and old alike.
Thanks again!
Anne

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From: Emily Bair
Date: Sat, Oct 7, 2023 at 11:34 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
The Free did a fantastic job! They were wonderful at keeping the energy high all night and were engaging with our guests. We will be sure to pass your information along to our friends when they begin their wedding planning processes.
Thanks!
Emily & Landon

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From: Heidi Vance
Date: Wed, Aug 2, 2023 at 5:51 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Mike Miglino

Hi Mike,
We're finally coming up for air after an AMAZING weekend! The band absolutely killed it, we were so thrilled and our guests kept asking us where did you find this band??? We'll give you a ring tomorrow for more details!
Best,
Heidi and Mike

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From: Julia Salinaro
Date: Thu, May 11, 2023 at 7:01 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Mike Miglino

Hi Mike,
We had a fantastic experience with The Free. They were phenomenal from a talent perspective, but also adapted when it was pouring rain and kept everything upbeat. My mother and our wedding planner did the majority of the communication with the band ahead of time for coordination and felt that it was easy and the band/manager were easy to get in touch with.
Best wishes,
Julia

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From: Shazzy and Johnny
Date: Tue, Feb 28, 2023 at 9:51 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew Juge
They were FANTASTIC! They nailed the songs I asked them to learn. The word on the street is that the Willcox hasn’t seen that much dancing in a century. They should include Hustle by P!No I’m their regular set. EVERYONE was on the dance floor! Their breaks were seamless. They were all really nice. They handled announcements perfectly. Everyone raved! That’s about all I can say! A 10 of 10 across the Board!

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From: Lisa Schwartz
Date: Tue, Feb 21, 2023 at 11:50 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew Juge
The night was wonderful. The band was exceptional exactly what we wanted. They kept everyone dancing the whole night long. Thank you for all you guys did.
Lisa Schwartz

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From: Major, Robyn
Date: Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at 7:41 AM
Subject: RE: The Free
To: Lauren Gaudet
Hi Lauren,
Everything was great and they were extremely easy to work with and communicate with!
Thanks,
Robyn
Marketing Coordinator

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From: Emily Hollingsworth
Date: Wed, Nov 16, 2022 at 2:05 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew! I have nothing but high praise for the Free! Ryan Stuart and the Sam Hill organization were a pleasure to work with. The bands professionalism and artistic ability were amazing. Their ability to play many different types of songs from many different decades, seamlessly blending from one to the next, kept the dance floor full and hopping all night long. All my vendors commented on how polite they were and how easy they were to work with. This is my second occasion to have the Free play at a family wedding. If I had the opportunity, I would have them again!
I will recommend them any chance I get. Please thank everyone of them, as well as Ryan Stuart, from the bottom of my heart!
from Emily Hollingsworth

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From: Maddie Averill
Date: Tue, Aug 16, 2022 at 11:30 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
We absolutely loved The Free! Michele did a lot of the coordinating on our behalf initially and then we were in contact more about a month ahead of the wedding. Completing the information on the portal was easy and helped smooth out the process of connecting with the band and coordinating songs.
During the actual reception, the band did an excellent job and really seemed to adjust to the interest and energy level of the crowd. So many people commented on how fun the dancing was it even felt like a concert at certain points! We loved that the lead singers got involved with the crowd and that the whole band was amenable to having us play a few songs off of our phone about halfway through the reception.
Overall, I have no complaints about The Free and would highly recommend them to others for their events.
Thank you,
Maddie

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From: Sarah Haas
Date: Tue, Jul 5, 2022 at 1:40 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
The Free was amazing! Everyone commented on how incredible the band was, and I'm sure our wedding wouldn't have been as fun and memorable without The Free's ability to get the crowd excited and dancing. They also did an awesome job at the Welcome Party.
We certainly will continue to refer The Free to folks, and we'd also like to send them a thank you note. Is there a mailing address we could reach them at? Thanks so much!
Best,
Sarah & Connor

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From: Kellye Haskin
Date: Fri, May 20, 2022 at 9:20 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Justin Paciocco
Cc: Hannah Haskin
Hi Justin,
Hannah and Chas' reception was literally the most fun I think I've ever had due to the amazing band! I am trying to find the right descriptor words for The Free... EPIC, AWESOME, PROFESSIONAL, the list could go on and on. They delivered on our special song requests for the day; were super FUN; Sounded Great, I mean, seriously, great musicians! They knew how to read the crowd and play the right songs at the right time.
Didn't we sign up for a buy one get one?! We want to do it all over again! SO MUCH FUN!
Sam Hill was so easy to work with! Ya'll communicated, we knew what to expect, we knew how to plan for the band's needs, the website made it easy to select the type of band to fit our style, the entire booking process was so easy.
We can't thank you enough,
Kellye Haskin

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From: Viviana Robles
Date: Mon, Dec 13, 2021 at 10:57 AM
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] The Free
To: Justin Paciocco
Justin,
I can’t tell you how impressed and happy I was with The Free…they are AMAZING! We had a wide range of ages with this group and they had EVERYONE on the dance floor the entire time. I seriously can’t wait to use them next year.
Ohhh and I forgot to mention how incredibly easy you all are to do business with…THANK YOU!
Viv

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From: David Johnson
Date: Wed, Dec 1, 2021 at 7:28 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
Your band The Free was excellent! They were easy to work with, on time, energetic..they were lovely. I had several people tell me they were the best band at a wedding they ever heard and many told me it was like watching a concert at a wedding!
They are a very talented group and I have already told several people about working with Sam Hill Entertainment and how professional everybody was to work with.
Thank you so much for making the wedding special. My one job was to get a band..and with The Free I knocked it out of the park!
David

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From: Alexa Liberson
Date: Tue, Nov 23, 2021 at 3:07 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew Juge

Hi Andrew,
Thank you! The band was one of our favorites (if not THE favorite) part of the night. They were incredible. They sounded amazing, played all of our favorite music, and were so engaging and fun with the guests. We got a ton of raving reviews about the band after the night.
Thank you again!
Alexa

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From: Shayna Bigazzi
Date: Tue, Nov 9, 2021 at 1:54 PM
Subject: RE: The Free and Sam Hill Entertainment
To: Mike Miglino
Hey Mike!
The band was outstanding. Seriously awesome and the vibe was maybe the best I’ve ever seen! Kudos to them!!!
Looking forward to our future projects!!
Thank you,
Shayna

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From: Sara Sargent
Date: Mon, Nov 1, 2021 at 8:43 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
One word... INCREDIBLE!!!! The Free absolutely hit it out of the park. They were the best wedding band ever. Our guests had the time of their lives dancing and singing along with the band. I have two little sisters and I'm hoping when it's their time to get married that my family will book with The Free again!!
Thank you for everything!!!!
Sara

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From: Sammy Kesner
Date: Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 1:37 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Justin Paciocco
Hi Justin,
It was absolutely wonderful! The band was great and so easy to work with! The bride and groom were over the moon with everything.
I hope to work together again soon!
Cheers,
Sammy

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From: Cindy Beauregard
Date: Mon, Sep 13, 2021 at 12:53 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew.
As the Mother of the Bride, I can tell you that I don’t remember dancing so much! Every song selection was danceable. The floor was packed the entire night. They started with September, a fan favorite to get the dancing started and I don’t recall the final song, but they played an encore!!
The band came by our table to thank us before they left. I thought that was a very nice gesture.
The female vocalist was amazing. Her vocal range and enthusiasm were incredible.
We had many comments from guests praising the band and how good they were.
You were easy to work with. Thank you for making our band experience more simple.
Best,
Cindy Beauregard

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From: Sean Cronauer
Date: Fri, Aug 13, 2021 at 11:41 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Mike Miglino

Hi Mike,
Not sure if Stacey emailed you yet or not but either way I also wanted to let you know The Free was unbelievable. They were super easy to work with, we didn't have to pick any playlist or genres or anything and they learned our first dance song for us since we asked them to play it live. They even agreed to play as a full band during our cocktail hour which wasn't part of our contract with them so they really went the extra mile to make sure we were happy.
We still have guests from our wedding texting us that they were the best band (wedding or elsewhere) that they've ever seen. We had high expectations as they weren't cheap but I can tell you they exceeded them and were worth every penny and then some. I play guitar and have been in a few bands myself and I was just super impressed with their versatility and stage presence and how they kept the crowd rocking the entire night. They can play anything from Fleetwood Mac and Johnny Cash to Britney Spears and Eminem and look and sound right at home with any style. Everyone also loved all the mashups they played, they really never stop playing and just transition from one song to the next nonstop the entire night. We loved that they played some older stuff to start the night and as the night went on and the dance floor became mostly late 20s, early 30s aged people they transitioned to 90s and early 2000s and even some more modern pop/rock/rap. They really know how to cater to the crowd, everyone loved it.
A lot of my friends told me they've never danced so much at a wedding and didn't even want to leave the dance floor to get a drink because they didn't want to miss the next song. I can attest to that myself as well. Hopefully you're able to pass this along to the band members. I didn't really get a chance to thank them or tell them how great they were when the wedding ended.
We'll be more than happy to write a review on The Knot for them. I haven't gotten to it yet but I'll try to get one done this weekend.
Thanks so much,
Sean

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From: Jessie Balogh
Date: Sat, Jul 31, 2021 at 11:58 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
We worked with Sam Hill Entertainment for our wedding band. First, I have to say that Andrew Juge (our contact at Sam Hill) was hands down the most responsive, flexible and patient person we have ever worked with. He answers any calls or emails, even if he is out of the office, so quickly it blew our minds. He was also so incredibly patient with us while we debated what to do in light of COVID. He truly is an asset to Sam Hill and we very much enjoyed working with him.
Secondly, The Free!!! Wow! I literally don't even know what to say about them, other than you need to book them immediately. They absolutely blew our minds with their talent and had our wedding party dancing from start to finish. We had a smaller sized wedding and were nervous that people wouldn't be willing to dance but The Free played to our audience perfectly and everyone had an incredible time. Genevieve's vocals gave us chills and Garrison's ability to rap was really a hit with our guests. The Free performs at a higher caliber than any wedding band we have ever seen (trust, we have been to gorgeous weddings all over the country.) Book The Free and get ready to have the most incredible time!!
Take care and be well!
Jessie and Avi

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From: Patrick Tedeschi
Date: Tue, Jul 20, 2021 at 9:43 AM
Subject: RE: The Free
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
The band was awesome! They were super easy to work with. They did three sets. They started with a cocktail hour set so people at tables could enjoy there dinner and drinks and then it got progressively more upbeat throughout the night. We received great feedback from people attending as well as positive responses on our social media outlets.
Thanks for all your help!
Patrick

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From: william roche
Date: Wed, Jul 14, 2021 at 5:36 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
We could not have been happier with The Free. The music was fantastic and they were very easy to work with. They really did a lot to make our special day extra special.
Best,
William and Stephanie Roche

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From: Taylor Risch
Date: Fri, Apr 23, 2021 at 9:37 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Justin,
Thank you so much!  It was the best day ever :) We have nothing but great things to say about The Free.  They absolutely killed it and their performance was truly beyond our expectations!  Every song was a hit and no one left the dance floor.  At one point it honestly felt like we were at a concert vs a wedding reception which was amazing haha. All night and even the days after, our guests would tell us how awesome the band was.  They truly were a huge part in making our dream wedding come true and made us have the most fun night ever.
Also, I left a review on the Knot too :)
Thanks!
Taylor

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From: Tricia Johns
Date: Wed, Nov 18, 2020 at 12:51 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Mike! 
Thanks for reaching out! I'm so excited to report that Friday evening was beyond anything we could have ever hoped for!!! The Free was fantastic and left our guests blown away by their talent, energy and stage presence! It really felt like we were at a private concert and several times I had to do a double take at the stage to make sure that the song wasn't actually being performed by the original artist! Collectively, the group achieves such a full, vibrant sound you would think there were 10 musicians on that stage, not 6. The vocal combination of the lead singers is so powerful, it left me and my (now) husband with full body chills and in awe during our first dance!
All of our guests noticed how uniquely talented they are and we frequently found the room in full applause and cheering, especially when they would play one of their mashups tunes (which is what made us fall in love with them to begin with!). We're so grateful to this group for going the extra mile to learn our custom songs, and they NAILED a blended rendition of Bruce Springsteen's The River and John Mellencamp's Small Town a very special request that I made for the song my Dad and I danced to. I just can't say enough about how much we love this band and we SO appreciate that they were fully present and engaged with the audience from start to finish. You would never guess that our wedding was just one night in their schedule of backtoback nights of performances. They made our wedding celebration energetic and fun in a time when all of us desperately needed a night like that, and it made all the difference in the world! We will absolutely recommend them to friends and family and really hope we can find and opportunity to work with them again some time in the future.
I also heard from our planners and the venue coordinator that they were very nice to work with, even behind the scenes, which is always such a relief to hear! 
Tricia

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From: Patrick Malone
Date: Fri, Oct 9, 2020 at 8:29 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Andy,
Thank you! It was an incredible weekend, and The Free exceeded our expectations. We will certainly recommend you and The Free in the future. Thanks again! 
Patrick

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From: Shaffrey, Catherine
Date: Tue, Sep 29, 2020 at 10:47 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment ; Adam DonovanGroves

Good morning, Andy,
Thank you for help in booking this incredibly talented band!  The music was the essence of the party, lively, current, varied, cutting edge.  Everyone had an amazing time throughout the event, in large part because of the excellent music and considerate performers!

Kind regards,
Catherine Shaffrey

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From: Joan
Date: Fri, Sep 25, 2020 at 9:26 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment

First of all the band was absolutely fabulous! So glad we had them at Sara’s wedding!  Our guests thoroughly danced the entire evening. Thanks to them for a bit of normalcy in these times. Sam Hill was excellent to work with and we would use them gladly again and recommend them as well. We will post on the Knot. Thank you again for the enjoyable evening.
Joan Fontes

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From: Savanna Sturkie
Date: Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 10:40 AM
Subject: The Free: Photo Gallery

Hi, there!
I was the wedding photographer at Abby and Mike's wedding at Piedmont Park this Fall, where your band, The Free performed. First, let me say, they were absolutely fantastic. I have never been blown away by a wedding band before. They were so energetic and fun, it felt like an actual concert. Just had to let you know!
I really hope to work together again in the future I can't wait to recommend you guys to future couples!
Cheers,
Savanna
Savanna Sturkie Photography
Wedding + Elopement Photographer

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From: I Do
Date: Tue, Nov 26, 2019 at 10:22 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Mike Miglino

They were great—so professional and kind, great to work with, They really entertained the clients and their guests well! It was a joy. 
Warmly,
Allie, Anna, & Kayla
________________________________
Beckon Events  |  Event Planning, Design, & Consulting

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From: Andrea & Chris
Date: Sun, Oct 13, 2019 at 12:39 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Beth,
Holy Cow! The Free was everything we wanted for our wedding reception! All of our guests told us they never wanted to leave the dance floor and that it was like a concert they didn’t want to end. Genevieve and Garrison were amazing and interacted with the crowd and even let us up on stage to rap which was awesome! Working with them logistically was a breeze and we ran into no problems. 
I would 100% recommend The Free to anyone looking for a live band!
Thank you so much,Chris

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From: Clay Callaway
Date: Tue, Oct 1, 2019 at 6:45 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hey Andrew,
The Free was amazing! Everything we could have wanted and more. People were dancing the whole time and we've heard from many people that have said they were the best wedding band they've ever heard.
Best,
Clay

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From: Kristen Hoagland
Date: Tue, Sep 24, 2019 at 10:12 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
Everything was SO AMAZING! People keep talking about how great they were and that The Free is the best band they’ve ever seen at a wedding. Could not have asked for anything better. They really made the night so special.
Thank you so so much!
Kristen

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From: Tammy McLaughlin
Date: Tue, Sep 17, 2019 at 11:16 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Good Morning, Beth! Taryn and Sam are honeymooning so you might not hear from them for a bit but I’ll be happy to share my thoughts.... AMAZING! The Free was absolutely the best choice for this wedding. The goals were to provide Taryn and Sam with the wedding they dreamed of AND to ensure the guests had a fantastic night of celebrating! Both were achieved! No joke... every guest praised the band claiming it was the best wedding reception they’d ever attended. The dance floor was NEVER empty. We have nothing but glowing reviews for them. Along with sounding terrific they were entertaining, professional, engaging, and sweet people! Now that’s just my opinion but I believe everyone who attended would agree with me! 😜
Thank you!
Tammy McLaughlin
PS The planner also mentioned that she would start recommending them as this was the first time The Free had played in this event space.

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From: tcv1960
Date: Sat, Sep 7, 2019 at 8:32 AM
Subject: RE: The Free
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andrew,
Our experience with The Free was excellent !We had requested them to learn a song and play a special version of another and they performed both flawlessly.
The music and energy The Free brought to our wedding reception kept the crowd on their feet and dancing the entire night. They engaged the guests and encouraged them to keep going....and going. We have received many compliments on how good the band was and are very pleased with the results
.
Would definitely consider them again.
Regards,
Taylor Vaughan

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From: Taylor Chiarenza
Date: Tue, Aug 27, 2019 at 8:50 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hey Mike,
The band was absolutely fantastic. We received numerous compliments on how great they were. They were very accommodating in playing the songs we requested. They brought great energy and made the day something we will never forget. We truly owe a huge thank you to the Free!
Working with Sam Hill was extremely easy. I did like that the final transaction could be paid online instead of having to bring a check to the venue. With so much going on it just makes it easier to be able to take care of that before the event begins. I would definitely recommend Sam Hill to anyone interested in booking a band in the future.
Thanks,
Taylor

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From: Kay Wise
Date: Thu, Jul 25, 2019 at 1:33 PM
Subject: RE: The Free
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew – thanks for the email. Our members had a great time at convention! The Free is a talented group and working with them was a breeze. They were all so nice.
Genevieve…what a woman! She got our people on the dance floor. I really appreciated her!
Kay

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From: kelly george
Date: Tue, Jul 23, 2019 at 10:49 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Hi Beth,
The evening with The Free was absolutely fabulous. They provided a great energy throughout the night and literally got everyone on the dance floor! We’ve received numerous compliments from guests on how much they enjoyed the band!
I’ve already forwarded the Sam Hill contact information to a guest who would love to book them in the future.
Many thanks for an evening to remember!
Kelly

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From: Barb Smith
Date: Fri, Jul 5, 2019 at 9:41 AM
Subject: RE: The Free
To: Mike Miglino

Mike,

I cannot say enough great things about them! AWESOME from beginning to end. I hoped they enjoyed performing for Leesburg as much as we enjoyed having them.
Barb Smith
Events Coordinator
Town of Leesburg Department of Parks & Recreation

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From: Danelle Hudson
Date: Tue, Jul 2, 2019 at 10:10 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Andy,
The Free was great and working with you was too! We all know the band makes the party, and this one did!!
I want to thank you for making this process so easy and pleasant!!
Thanks so much!
Danelle

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From: Mieke van Leeuwe
Date: Tue, Jun 25, 2019 at 1:50 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Thanks so much Beth! They were wonderful and so many of our guests commented on how great the band was! We will definitely recommend them and I’ll write a review on the Knot when I get a chance. They played (as far as I can remember) all the songs we requested and then a great mix of everything else. We all had a great time.
Thanks so much, Mieke

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From: Lauren Pappas
Date: Sat, May 25, 2019 at 7:04 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Hi Beth
The Free were absolutely amazing all of our family and friends have told us they were one of the best wedding bands they've ever seen. We loved every minute of it!!
Lauren PappasMcCaw

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From: mina perlin
Date: Tue, Apr 16, 2019 at 4:37 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment

The band was great. Everyone loved it, young and not so young. We danced and sang along. The dance floor was never empty all the evening.
Thank you!

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From: johnsona
Date: Wed, Feb 13, 2019 at 12:55 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
On behalf of the VMI Community, I would like to thank you for your hard work and appreciated efforts in helping with our 2019 Midwinter Formal.
The Free was outstanding and enjoyed by everyone. We will definitely be calling on them in the foreseeable future.
Thanks again and we will continue to remain satisfied customers of Sam Hill Entertainment.
Very Respectfully,
Cadet Arthur A. Johnson

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From: Lauren Brown
Date: Thu, Dec 20, 2018 at 11:01 PM
Subject: Re: follow up and congrats
To: Andy Jaspen

Hey Andy Thanks for the follow up! The music was beyond perfect for the wedding! Pretty much everyone at the party told me how good The Free was at various points throughout the evening. I had heard people rave about The Free before the wedding, and they certainly did not disappoint. I could not have asked for a better group of people to make the wedding what it was. I keep saying I want to do it every weekend now to just get someone to pay for that!
Thank you again for helping me plan the wedding of my dreams :)
Lauren

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5star review on TheKnot.com
posted 11/12/18:
I may be a little biased, but The Free is the best band ever!! We had multiple guests ask for their info. The vocalists were extremely talented, had a ton of energy and kept the guests dancing all night. Sam Hill Entertainment was very easy to work with and always prompt to respond. I highly recommend The Free! Our wedding would definitely had not been the same without them.
Caroline C.

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From: Eddie Cook
Date: Fri, Nov 9, 2018 at 3:06 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andy Jaspen

Hi Andy,
The Free was absolutely awesome. In the few days we've had since the wedding, the majority of the compliments we've gotten have included the band. Sam Hill was easy to work with and the whole thing was a great experience.
Thanks so much!
Eddie and Shawna

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From: Kati Moss
Date: Tue, Nov 6, 2018 at 12:34 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth Treschitta
Hi Beth!
The Free made our wedding SO MUCH FUN!! All of our guests had nothing but positive things to say about The Free. In addition, Sam Hill was also a pleasure to work with. Especially on such short notice! Thank you for making our wedding day so special and fun!
I will be sure to write a review on The Knot!
Thanks again!
Kati and George :)

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From: Grace Frederick
Date: Tue, Oct 23, 2018 at 11:32 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Mike Miglino

Hey Mike,
I so enjoyed working with The Free!
They are so talented and kind! The guests all agreed that it was the best band they have seen at a wedding! They have a great energy and work so well together!
Kindly,
Grace

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From: Charlotte Sloan
Date: Tue, Oct 9, 2018 at 11:10 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth
Beth, I could not have asked for a better experience! The band was talented and engaging with the audience. Their performance and music selection was A+ all around. We LOVED having them play for us, and we just submitted a 5star review for you on the Knot. Having the Free play on our day was one of the best decisions we made! Thank you for working with us!!
Xoxo,
Charlotte

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From: Emily Hollingsworth
Date: Fri, Oct 5, 2018 at 3:49 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Hi Beth! The wedding and reception were fabulous and the Free were a huge part of our success!! I absolutely loved them and will recommend them to any and everyone needing a tremendously talented, energetic and all around FUN band! I thought their song choices were excellent and kept everyone on their feet the whole night. I can’t remember when I have had such a great time and danced so much! Thank you and every one of the band members for making ours the best wedding party ever!!

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From: Lauren Heiler
Date: Wed, Sep 12, 2018 at 1:18 PM
Subject: RE: The Free
To: Andrew Juge
Absolutely PEFECT! Again!
This band is incredible and so easy to work with. Genevieve and Samm are the BEST.
Client loved them and we had such a blast.
Thanks for everything!

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From: Anna Moore
Date: Thu, Aug 30, 2018 at 3:19 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hey Andy,
The Free was awesome! The best part about them is the variety of music, and they way they engage the crowd. What other wedding band can play country, motown, and today’s hits?! We wouldn’t have changed anything.
I’ll write a longer review for Sam Hill as well when we get home. Everything has been super easy, and we were very pleased. I would recommend you to anyone!
Thanks again,
Anna and Taylor

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From: timothy komen
Date: Tue, Aug 28, 2018 at 9:00 AM
Subject: Re: The Free band follow up GitomerRizzo Wedding
To: Andy Jaspen

Andy,
I have to say, The Free was one of the best bands I have ever worked with!
The energy, the sound and the overall product was just perfect for the event I hope we will have the opportunity to work together in the future.
Best to all of you,
Tim K.
TKE Event Studio

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5star review on TheKnot.com
posted 8/28/18:

Incredible sound, energy, and audience engagement. The Free was the most fun wedding band I've ever seen. Their great mashups kept guests entertained and impressed. We got continuous positive feedback from everyone that was there. Strongly recommended for anyone looking to have a once in a lifetime celebration.
Ben R. (8/4/18 groom)

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5star review on TheKnot.com
posted 8/2/18
We had a great time with The Free at our wedding. All our guests are still talking about them, and our wedding was two months ago! We wanted a band that could play both country music and the Hora, and they nailed both. Also, our first dance and fatherdaughter dance wasn't on their official song list, but they were very accommodating, and the timing during their playing of our first dance coincidentally matched up perfectly with our dance routine!
Amanda K. (5/27/18 wedding)

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From: Tiffany Nicholson
Date: Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 8:40 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth Treschitta
The Free was AMAZING!!! I can’t tell you how many people approached me asking who they were, and to tell me how incredible they were. Such an interactive band we couldn’t have asked for more to ring in the big day with us!

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From: Ashleigh Reuter
Date: Sun, Jul 1, 2018 at 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
The Free was superb! What a talented group of singers and musicians. All of the guests complemented us on the band too. The Free was truly excellent! The music selection was perfect. We didn’t want the night to end!
Take care,
Ashleigh

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From: Grace L.P. Beason
Date: Tue, May 29, 2018 at 2:18 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andy Jaspen

Hi Andy,
My client was thrilled with The Free they were amazing!!! I had no idea what to expect...omg! Their energy is incredible and the way they engage the audience is totally different from anything I've seen. I think Kathy and her friends were dancing harder than anyone else! I think it's an amazing sign when guests are super sweaty and wishing for more.
Ryan, Samm and Genevieve (and all) were super nice, polite and easy to deal with. So accommodating and nice. Also, Genevieve was awesome about working with me on a couple of timing things that changed last minute. They are total professionals and so talented!
I hope I can recommend them again sometime soon.
Thanks, Andy!
Grace Beason
Grace Leisure Events

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From: Kathy Kastan
Date: Tue, May 29, 2018 at 9:26 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Andy,
You and the Free were amazing to work with and we loved the music. People from the wedding were in awe of the band and these are music aficionados. Everyone had a fabulous time and neither the Free or you will be forgotten. Thank you so much for making Ben and Amanda’s dreams come true and mine!
Best,
Kathy

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From: Alexandra Wilson
Date: Wed, Apr 25, 2018 at 3:52 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Hi Beth!!
Thank you so much for reaching out and for the congratulations. We had an AMAZING night and The Free is incredible. What an insanely talented group of people.
I couldn't have been more pleased with the way the night went everyone was so friendly and you can tell their number one concern is making sure the guests have a blast. Genevieve was also great about checking into a song on the do not play list that was part of a medley, which I appreciated and of course told her to play! I know Eric said the groomsmen really enjoyed meeting the band before the wedding and had a good time with them. The songs chosen were great and diverse and got everyone dancing, and I thought the vocals were super a few people said they thought they were at a concert rather than a wedding. We'd happily refer anyone to use The Free for their event I'll keep you guys in mind for some charity events I work with, too! I loved that the dance floor was consistently packed, so that's a testament to the team :) And we'll definitely add reviews to The Knot too as things settle.
Thank you again and please let all the members know that we had a wonderful night and they were a huge part of it. Some of our friends and family have already looked into them for future events of their own which is great! We hope to see them at another event soon!
Alex

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From: Suzie Harper
Date: Tue, Mar 27, 2018 at 10:04 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Hi Beth!
The Free was fantastic! I have never seen so many people stay on the dance floor for the entire evening. It was a great party in large part to their performance. I would recommend them highly to anyone having a wedding. Thanks for your help!
Suzie

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From: Jennifer Galati
Date: Wed, Mar 14, 2018 at 11:25 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
The band, The Free, was excellent at my daughters wedding March 3, 2018. Everyone enjoyed all the style music that they played and they even learned Maria & Drews first dance song. They interacted with the whole crowd and we've heard praises constantly since the wedding about the band! They had everyone out on the dance floor including my brotherinlaw in his wheelchair movin to the music! I highly recommend The Free and I highly recommend your company! You all were very professional and very communicative. Thank You!

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5star Review on WeddingWire.com
posted 2/24/18:
We worked with Andy from Sam Hill to find the perfect band for our wedding. Andy suggested many great options and was very easy to work with. After a lot of research, we selected THE FREE which was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! We were looking for a band that could play a good mix of songs, including acoustic music during cocktail hour and our first dance song by Zac Brown Band. They were incredible and kept everyone dancing all night long! Getting a good band like this costed a bit more than we wanted to pay, but in the end, we were so happy and had such a good time thanks to their great talent!
Erin D.

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From: Emily Witt
Date: Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 10:19 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Hi, Beth
Thanks so much for checking in! Everything was perfect. The Free was amazing and we're still getting compliments on them from guests.
Working with the band was seamless Ryan was great and answered all of my questions. The band members themselves were so entertaining and kind. Sam Hill made it very easy during the whole process.
Thanks,
Emily

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We hired The Free for our wedding and OMG we cannot say enough good things about them. This band is 1,000x better than their online promotion video and recordings show them to be! I had people coming up to me all night raving about the band, asking where did I find them? They really know how to create a fun atmosphere and they are insanely talented. SO MUCH BETTER than we ever expected, and so much better in person than online. If you are considering booking them, do not hesitate another minute.

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From: Tarin Lite
Date: Tue, Nov 7, 2017 at 8:58 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Hi Beth! The Free was AMAZING. I have to say, they were WAY better in person than their promotional video and online recordings made them out to be. I had people coming up to me all night saying how awesome the band was and asking how/where I found them! They were also super easy to work with. I will definitely leave a positive review on the Knot. I honestly could not be happier, thank you for providing them as a recommendation!

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From: Catherine Catan
Date: Mon, Nov 6, 2017 at 2:44 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth @ Sam Hill

Hi Beth,
The Free was amazing! I have nothing but positive things to say about working with you all and the band. The music was great and they kept everyone out on the dance floor all night! They are also extremely talented. I only wish they could have played for an extra two hours!
Thanks again for everything!
Cat

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From: Debbie Duncan
Date: Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 10:51 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: beth

Hi Beth
Well all I can say is the band was FANTASTIC! There is no doubt in my mind we chose the perfect band for this wedding! They are very talented and entertaining and they kept the crowd on the dance floor and engaged them! I cannot say enough positive things about the Free! I will most definitely recommend them to friends and family!

Debbie

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From: Matt Dowdle
Date: Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 12:59 PM
Subject: RE: The Free
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,

Everything went very well with The Free. They did a wonderful job and Tori and I were both extremely pleased with their performance across the board. The music was as good as advertised, and they did a wonderful job pacing the evening and interacting with the guests. Overall, if you ever need a recommendation to another client interested in The Free, feel free to refer the client to me. I would be happy to compliment them further!

If we have an event in the future that requires a band, we will certainly look in your direction!

Have a great day!

Matt Dowdle

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From: Molly Burns
Date: Mon, Aug 21, 2017 at 9:49 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Andrew,
The Free was OUTSTANDING. They were exactly what we hoped for in a wedding band energetic, fun, great musicians and really got the crowd going. The versatility they offered was amazing, I heard from many guests that they were the best wedding band they've ever seen and I agree! We spent so much time on the dance floor that I worry I didn't speak to the guests enough ;)
Thank you so much for your help in arranging everything. It was the perfect night made better by The Free.
Cheers,
Molly

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From: Brandon Nave
Date: Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 10:21 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
We had such a great experience working with Sam Hill and The Free. The band made our wedding day so special for us and even our guests, which are still raving about them two weeks later. We were so impressed with how great the band sounded, but also how great they were at keeping the party going until the last song of the night. The Free kept our dance floor packed all night long. We couldn't be more pleased with The Free and we would highly recommend them to any future bride and groom.
Thanks for all your help,
Brandon & Jackie

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From: Sherry Saferight
Date: Tue, Jul 25, 2017 at 5:50 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi, Mike!
I just read your email, and I wanted to say very quickly that as soon as things settle down a bit, you and The Knot will be receiving a GLOWING review. We were deliriously happy with the performance and professionalism of The Free! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for providing some of the best entertainment money can buy!
Sincerely,
Sherry Saferight

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From: Jonathan Hamburg
Date: Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 9:17 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andrew,
We had an amazing time at our wedding last weekend and we owe a lot of that to the Free. They were great and we had several guests say the same thing. They truly made our night memorable thank you!
Jon

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From: Abbey Harr
Date: Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 4:26 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Andrew!
We had the BEST time with The Free at our wedding June 3rd and Sam Hill was so wonderful to work with. Every one LOVED The Free and commented how amazing they were vocally, energy wise, and just knew what to play at the exact moment. They kept the party going and were incredible.Thank you all for everything!!!!!

Thank you again!!
Abbey

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From: laurey nixon
Date: Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 8:28 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth @ Sam Hill

Beth,
All I can say is phenomenal!!!! The Free was amazing and the dance floor was never empty. They are so interactive and so everyone literally danced all night long. Thank you for everything.
I will review Sam Hill on The Knot. You have been so easy to work with.
Thank you,
Laurey Nixon

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From: Christina Nixon
Date: Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 6:41 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth @ Sam Hill

Beth,
The Free was amazing!! We had the best time the dance floor did not stop! I know when we were selecting a band, Sam HIll reached out to a couple of past clients for us. We would be more than happy to do the same for others interested in the Free in the coming weeks.
Best,
Christina

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From: Adam Schraudenbach
Date: Mon, Jun 5, 2017 at 4:15 PM
Subject: RE: The Free
To: Beth @ Sam Hill

Beth,

Hope you are well. Not sure if anyone has reached out to you yet but I wanted to take the liberty to contact you myself.

As expected, The Free were amazing and kept our guests dancing all night. The band learned two songs specifically for our first dance and the GroomMOG dance, and they blew us away. Not only are they great musicians, but also great people and we will definitely recommend them to anyone getting married or holding special events in the future. We will be sure to go on The Knot to leave a raving review. Thank you and everyone as Sam Hill for the amazing effort.

Sincerely,

Adam Schraudenbach

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From: Yi, David
Date: Tue, May 23, 2017 at 11:47 AM
Subject: RE: The Free
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment ,
Andrew – thank you for the warm regards.
Ashleigh and I can sum up our experience with The Free in one word: AMAZING! Honestly, we had so much fun and the band was incredible. First and foremost, they are extremely talented and their interaction with our guests was an added bonus. I don’t think we had a single guest that didn’t comment on how good the band was that night, so everyone was thoroughly entertained. Some even said they would want to bring them up to Canada to perform at their weddings when it was their turn.

We will definitely leave reviews and recommend The Free to our friends and family. They were so good, you may want to think about increasing their price! =p

We would have thanked them over and over again on our wedding night, but please do pass along our thanks to them again. They were a big part of our special night and we will forever have fond memories.

Cheers,
David and Ashleigh

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From: Katrina Hutchins {Katrina Hutchins Events}
Date: Wed, Apr 19, 2017
Subject: Re: Great voicemail from Mr Evans re: THE FREE
To: Andy Jaspen

Andy,
The Free was fantastic and EASY to work with which is the best thing in the world for a planner!
Thank you again!
Katrina

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From: Courtney Howell
Date: Tue, Apr 18, 2017 at 3:35 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Beth,
Thank you so much for all of your help leading up to the big day! The Free were FANTASTIC!!! We were more then satisfied with their performance and they did great with the crowd interaction!!
The music was perfect!! Thank you again for an amazing night and please extend our thank you's to everyone!!💗

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From: Kaley Viola
Date: Wed, Dec 21, 2016 at 10:14 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Andy,
Thank you so much for everything. We absolutely LOVED having The Free at our wedding!! Our wedding would not have been the same without them. I communicated with Annie leading up to the wedding and she was very nice to work with. The band chose great songs for the dinner portion of our evening and did an awesome job choosing upbeat, fun songs once we got into the dancing portion of the night. I know all of our guests had a good time along with my husband and I :)
I made sure to do a review online for Sam Hill Entertainment and I mentioned your work along with The Free. We really appreciate your help and your constant communication. I thought the process was very smooth and loved our overall experience. Thank you again for all you did and if you have any other questions for us, please don't hesitate to ask!
Thanks so much,
Kaley and Max Vogel

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FiveStar Rating (*****) on TheKnot.com
Reviewed on 12/20/16
We had a great experience with Sam Hill Entertainment! We had The Free perform at our wedding and they were incredible! It was so much fun and they did an amazing job connecting with the guests and making it a very memorable experience. We have gotten many compliments abut them. Also, it was very nice working with Andy, who helped us choose our band and helped us through the process, and then working with Annie, the band's client care liaison, who worked with us in the weeks leading up to the wedding. We are so appreciative to Sam Hill Entertainment and would recommend The Free to all of our friends!!

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From: Ashley Abbruzzese
Date: Sat, Nov 26, 2016 at 9:07 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew,
The Free was amazing!! They played great music and were so interactive with the crowd which I loved! They all seemed very nice and were all so talented! They were the perfect entertainment for our magical day.
Thanks so much!
Ashley

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From: Rosemary Trudeau
Date: Fri, Nov 11, 2016 at 3:42 PM
Subject: RE: The Free
To: Beth @ Sam Hill

Dear Beth,

My husband and I also took a trip after the wedding so we are delayed in letting you know our thoughts. The Free was so incredible and many of our guests commented on how wonderful the band was and how they got everyone of all ages involved in the music. Everything went smoothly. I know Tori and Colton will let you know how much they loved the band.

Regards,

Rosemary Trudeau

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From: Nell King
Date: Wed, Nov 9, 2016 at 12:05 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Andrew!

The Free was wondeful! We got so much great compliments on them and I think everyone had a blast!

I will absolutely recommend Sam Hill to family and friends!
Nell

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From: Laura Peterson
Subject: Re: Thank you!
Date: 04October, 2016 at 06:48:12 EDT
To: Annie Morgan
Hi Annie!
Wow where do I even begin? It was beyond incredible. The charisma and energy they exuded really set the tone. The singers had a great way about them and bc they were enjoying themselves it was like watching a killer concert.
I also loved that they read the crowd very well. I didn't really want slow songs and I love that I didn't have to say that they just knew the crowd wanted to dance.
Also their voices were absolutely beautiful. People are still talking about it and my wedding planner said you guys are now his new go to and a friend of mine will be calling you soon to play for her wedding.:)
The band was the first thing we booked and honestly the most important part to us and you guys nailed it.
I cannot thank you all enough for being genuine and ensuring everyone had a good time. Also, thank you for learning the song for the father daughter dance. It was absolutely perfect.
Best,
Laura

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From: Caitlin McNally
Date: Thu, Sep 1, 2016 at 8:26 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Andy,
The Free were phenomenal. We received countless comments on how great the music was from people of all ages. The dance floor was packed the entire night and we loved how they came out into the crowd during their performances. I am not much of a dancer but I did not sit down once during the night...I didn't even eat my dessert! We would love to relive the night with them all over again...hopefully we will get to at a future wedding since many of our guests asked for their business card. :)
Thanks for everything. The Free and Sam Hill were amazing to work with!
Caitlin and Greg

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From: Emily Friendship
Date: Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at 7:49 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Cc: Rob Camper

Andrew, I do not know where to start. The Free were unbelievable. Worth every penny and a million more (I don’t have a million dollars, but if I did I’d have paid it in thanks and support of their incredible talent). And as you know, when it comes to music, I'm a tough critic. As a former musician, finding the right band to play at my wedding was not unlike finding the right man to marry. I trawled through just about every band in the northern hemisphere before I found 'the one' and when I did, suffice it to say it was love at first sound. THE FREE are incredible. They surpassed all expectations. So versatile; so energetic; so insanely talented! They got every one of our guests on their feet and the compliments have since been overwhelming. I don't review typically, but I will break the internet with my praise for these guys, and yourselves; y’all about made our wedding.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Em & Rob

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From: Events Veritas
Date: Fri, Aug 12, 2016 at 7:38 PM
Subject: Re: follow up on The Free from last friday McNallyAbbott Wedding
To: Andy Jaspen

HI Andy!
The Free were wonderful easy to work with, nice people, and they were such a good band! We hope to have them back...
Grace Jackason
Event Manager
Veritas Vineyards & Winery

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From: Megan Meisner
Date: Mon, Aug 1, 2016 at 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Mike!
The Free did an amazing job! We could not of asked for a better band. All our guest loved them.
Sam Hill helped everything run smoothly and got us ready, music wise, for our big day! Ya'll did great. Thank you!
Best,
Megan

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From: Maddie Thornton
Date: Fri, Jul 8, 2016 at 2:57 PM
Subject: Re: congrats!
To: Andy Jaspen

Hey Andy!!
I think I speak for my whole family, The Free exceeded our expectations. They were constantly interacting with the audience and made Lee and I feel like we were celebrities. Their energy was felt by everyone and created exactly the fun atmosphere we were looking for. Besides being tremendously talented (which we'd expecte from a Sam Hill band), they were enthusiastic about being part of our wedding and constantly checking in with me, as the bride, to make sure I was having fun and a good time. They did a wonderful rendition for our first dance song. Lee and I watch almost video everyday, and each time Lee comments on how fantastic they performed it. All the guests raved about The Free, and I cannot imagine my wedding day without The Free being a part of it.
Thank you so much for making that happen for us Andy. The Free is a big part of what made our day so incredibly special, besides the whole marrying the love of my life :). I will definitely be recommending the use of Sam Hill Entertainment to any future brides I know in the Cville area!
Maddie

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From: Angela Stone
Date: Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 2:02 PM
Subject: RE: Thank you!
To: Andrew Juge
The Free were, to put it mildly, amazing. They are incredibly talented and both their shows were topnotch in terms of sound, quality and showmanship. The client and their guests did not want them to end either night!
In addition to their talent in putting on excellent shows, they were wonderful to work with in terms of limitations by the venue space, accommodations for their green room and changes to the schedule. They were so incredible and understanding of everything and it made my life so much easier, especially in the heat of the moment of things changing (as they always do onsite).
Please let them know again, how much we appreciate all they did for us, the client and their guests! I hope we get the chance to work together again soon as well. Thank you for the compliments regarding our team, that's great to hear; I'll be sure to pass it along to them.
Thank you,
angela stone

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From: Jon Furie [CCM]
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2016 10:13 PM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: RE: The Free

Hi Andy,

We wrote a review below that we are going to add to every site we can find. We had an amazing experience with The Free and could not have asked for a better band to play our wedding. They were incredibly friendly, talented and brought so much energy and enthusiasm. Definitely a 10 out of 10. I know Sally, Courtney and Kristina had a lot do to with this, but it was totally smooth getting on the Island or setting up and everything looked and sounded perfect. We would appreciate if you could send the contact info of the band as well as we would like to send them a thank you for really adding such much to our wedding
From the moment we met them, we knew The Free were going to be an amazing band. After the opening dances, I spoke with the lead singer and he seemed as happy to have made the venture to our wedding as we were to be there. The Free learned songs for our wedding without us even requesting them and those songs sounded amazing. Once dinner was complete and everyone hit the dance floor, no one left. The Free had a wide range of songs and kept the energy at a very high level for the entire set. They were incredibly creative with mashups of songs and got the audience involved with some fun dances. When two of our friends asked to sing a song, The Free were very accommodating and turned it into an incredibly memorable moment for everyone. In the weeks after the wedding, it seemed like every guest we talked to told us that it was the best wedding band they have seen and how amazingly well the band had played. There were also more than a few #bestweddingbandever hashtags on facebook.

From the day we started looking for a band, the folks at Sam Hill were very helpful and the entire process of having the band travel from Atlanta to Bald Head Island was seamless and easy. There was great communication and organization amongst everyone and not a single problem despite the fact that the band had to do all that travel and take a ferry over to the venue.

Overall we couldn’t have been more pleased with The Free and Sam Hill Entertainment. The Free brought an already amazing wedding to another level and we were so happy that they were able to play such a great part in our fantastic day.

Jon and Amanda

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From: Sally Lindroos
Date: Mon, May 16, 2016 at 6:55 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andy Jaspen

Hi Andy,
Thanks for touching base! I can honestly say that The Free was the best experience I’ve had working with a band! I really wish I could clone them, haha. They were great leadingup to the event, wonderful on the event day, and really fun to work with! I will absolutely be recommending them to future clients!!
Hope all is well! Talk soon,
Sally Lindroos
Owner, Kickstand Events

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From: Michelle Lawrence
Date: Wed, May 4, 2016 at 10:50 PM
Subject: Re: Thank you!
To: Annie Morgan , Beth Treschitta

Hi Annie & Beth,
Since you both emailed I thought it might be easiest to just send this to both of you.
My apologies for the delay in response, we were out of the country for two wonderful weeks and are now settling back in at home. I cannot say enough good things about the Free, in fact most of what I've heard since the wedding from anyone who was there sounds something like Everything about the day was perfect and beautiful and we had the best time, and YOUR BAND!!! They were amazing! Where did you find them?! I even received a few texts the day after the wedding asking for contact information, so I think it's safe to say The Free was definitely a hit.
Everyone danced the whole night and loved all of the music, the band absolutely has a knack for gauging the atmosphere and playing the appropriate songs. Both the playlist and their amount of crowd interaction were dead on. People kept saying they were so perfect for us and it was true, I felt like they suited Ryan's and my taste and the overall vibe of the wedding and venue so perfectly!
Thanks again for being such an important part of our day,
Michelle

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From: Meredith Hatten
Date: Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 4:32 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Andy!
Happy New Year! We just got back from our honeymoon sorry for the delayed response!
We LOVED The Free! Seriously, they were AMAZING. And everyone we talked to mentioned how much they loved the band too. (Josh's dad hosts a corporate event every year and wants to see if he can get them to play at it now!)
The band did an encore for us in which Josh ended up on stage singing... Pure magic. Can't say enough good things loved all the songs, they sounded awesome, and our dance floor was absolutely packed all night. Everyone has said best wedding reception ever and the band was a huge part of making it so much fun.
Thank you so much for helping us book them. We'd be happy to write a review on The Knot!
Best,
Meredith & Josh

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From: Elizabeth
Date: Wed, Dec 9, 2015 at 2:37 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth @ Sam Hill

Hi Beth,
The band was wonderful! They kept everyone pumped throughout the night and the dance floor was always crowded. They are a big reason our wedding was so fun!
A family friend of ours recommended another band of yours, but when they weren't available we went with The Free. It sounds like Sam Hill has a lot of great artists. We will keep y'all in mind for future events. And we're so glad you were recommended to us!
Thanks,
Elizabeth & Josh

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From: Erin Brown
Date: Tue, Dec 1, 2015 at 12:19 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth @ Sam Hill
Hi Beth:
Thanks so much for reaching out! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! I'm finally settled back in so wanted to get you feedback. The Free was FANTASTIC. I have never heard a better wedding band before. All of our friends (whether local to Atlanta or in from New York/Boston) raved about how they were the best they've ever heard. I didn't want the night to end!! I will of course recommend them anytime I can.
Tell them thank you again for such an amazing night. It was perfection.
I believe one of the singers told me where to follow them on Instagram and tag them in photos but I forgot! if you have that and can pass along I'd love it!
Thank you!
Erin

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The Free was absolutely fantastic!! We loved them, all our wedding guests loved them, and most importantly Kristen and Taylor said they made the reception! No one wanted the night to end. My sister said she wants to have a party just so she could have the band come play. I couldn’t tell you one thing to change about the night. We are so thankful they were willing to to come to Palm Beach to play.
Many thanks,
Lisa Rogers

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From: Ashley Farmer
Date: Mon, Nov 23, 2015 at 10:03 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hey Andrew!
They were friggin' amazing! Our guests wouldn't shut up about how much they loved them, their music, and the interactive show they put on during the reception. Besides throwing a damn good party, they did a killer job on all of our special dance songs and we so appreciate them learning them for us. I cried like a baby during each one.
We'll just need to know if they're coming to Charlottesville soon so that we can go make friends with that lucky couple and hopefully be invited to their wedding!
Thanks again for all of your help getting them booked. They were part of an epic day and we couldn't be more grateful!
Cheers,
Ashley

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From: Katie Schraudenbach
Date: Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 12:11 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth Treschitta
Hi Beth!
Sorry for the delay, haven't been checking emails much and also trying to get together the best response for our experience with The Free. We absolutely loved them. They were so fun, high energy and our guests are still all talking about the band at our wedding. We gave very little direction regarding what music we were hoping for and they knocked it out of the park. I know that a few guests have already started passing around their name.
I know that Joey and I would both be happy to serve as a reference whenever needed.
Thanks so much!
Katie

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From: Terri
Date: Mon, Oct 26, 2015 at 11:42 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: beth@samhillbands.com

Beth,
My experience with the band was fabulous and we are so thankful that we chose The Free to perform at the wedding. They exceeded our expectations. Their sound musically and vocally was terrific and their stage presence was engaging. All the guests were raving about them. Fabulous energy.
The music that they performed and the sound level during the meal time was
perfect for listening but also for hearing conversations. Spot on!
Then the songs they played during the rest of the time were great and kept the
guests dancing, laughing and having fun.
My only complaint is that they were so good that I stayed on the dance floor so much
and did not chat with guests as much as maybe I should have. :)
And that is a really a testament to how much fun we all had.
Thank you again. I will for sure recommend them to others.
Thank you,
Terri
MOB

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From: Amanda Lindow
Date: Sat, Oct 17, 2015 at 12:35 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andy,
We could not have been happier with our experience with you and The Free. Every single song the band played was top notch and they had incredible energy & professionalism throughout the evening. That night & the following day we had so many guests tell us how great the band was and how much they enjoyed them.
Since The Free was a newer band when we booked them, we had a small bit of concern that they might not sound as good as the demo music. I couldn't believe how they surpassed the demo with their live performanceand I can be a tough critic since I have a music background.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to The Free for being such a special part of our wedding reception. Our only regret of the night was that the venue had a curfew preventing us from having them play longer!
Thanks again,
Amanda

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From: jennifer harr
Date: Sat, Oct 17, 2015 at 10:24 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Andrew Juge

Hi Andrew,
We lost power at our reception for basically the entire time except for the last 15 minutes. The Free kept things going though! Surrounded by iPhone lights and candlelight, the band unplugged and played acoustic style. They had our guests singing and dancing. It would not have been a success without the band. I am so grateful that they were accommodating and flexible!!! I will definitely recommend them! My sister already wants them for her future wedding!
Best,
Jenn Harr

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From: Bethany
Date: Wed, Oct 7, 2015 at 11:08 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Sorry it has taken me so long to get this to you.
In short we WOULDN'T CHANGE A THING!
We started out knowing we wanted a live band as one of the most important elements of our wedding from the beginning. You guys and your team didn't disappoint. While I must say I was a bit apprehensive to spend such a large portion of our budget on a band unseen or having known anyone personally who had experience their talents I am SO SO glad we trusted in our gut and your professionalism.
Also, have to share a quick story while my husband and I knew we wanted live music at the reception neither of us are big dancers. It was really more for setting the mood of our reception that we wanted this aspect verse a D.J. With that said we didn't sit down the entire night and danced with all our guest all night long. So fun, so sweet, such good memories, and every guest since the wedding has commented on how fun The Free was. My husband and I have been out dancing twice since our wedding and I think its our new fun connection as a married couple :) thank you for that!
Lastly, by way of scheduling slow down before the wedding my husband and the band ended up interacting with each other in the location we had set up for the grooms suite/break room and he had nothing but wonderful things to say about their personal interaction as well. Stand up group of entertainers. Now, all I need is another event to book them for!! Until then they will be highly recommended by us. Best luck with all of your individual and personal endeavors in the future!

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From: Kim Holt
Date: Mon, Sep 14, 2015 at 4:49 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Mike,
Kelley and Michael are on their honeymoon but I wanted to let you know that we could not have been happier with the band. They were absolutely fantastic. The band and Annie were great to work with. The band was great in getting the guests involved and into the party. So many guest commented during the wedding as well as post party how great the band was. They made our party and Kelley and Michael sent me text telling me their wedding was everything they could have hoped for or dreamed of and the band was a big part of that. The Free is the second band that I have booked through you and I couldn't be more pleased with every experience I have had with Sam Hill.
Thanks again for everything,
Kim Holt

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From: Lindsay Graham
Date: Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 10:09 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Justin,
The Free was incredible...they killed it! Literally our whole guest list was on the floor the majority of the night and they were super fun and entertaining! I had many people leave saying 'best wedding band ever'!!! And I would agree. Thanks so much to you guys and The Free!
Best,

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From: Lauren Zwolinski
Date: Sun, Jun 28, 2015 at 1:41 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Beth,
I hope you are doing well! The Free made our wedding so special! They were very personable and had a lot of life in their sound. We had many people come up to us at the wedding commenting how great the band was. I don't think there was a person in the room who wasn't dancing. Everyone had a wonderful time and I wanted to thank the Free for a great day! Logan and I enjoyed talking to them before we did our sparkler send off!
If there are any questions let me know! :)
Thanks again!
Lauren

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From: kath
Date: Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 9:27 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: beth@samhillbands.com

Beth,
Everyone loved the band and the music. They made the wedding fun and exciting! They were professional, had such a cool look and vibe to them. Voices were clear and the sound was amazing. Lead singers had great voices. Sometimes when you hear bands they make you twinge with their rendition of a classic song, but not the Free, as they made you want to hear them sing each one.They worked well with the wedding planner as she gave instructions, they set up with no fuss, broke down quickly and quietly. My ipad was returned promptly without having to be asked.
The morning after the wedding I went to the same clubhouse to eat dinner, as I stayed an extra night at Big Canoe. The head of the kitchen/waitress staff came up to us all excited. Said to me that usually at weddings they see people maybe dance for a half hour then it is done, but at ours people danced to the very end. They said it was the most exciting they had seen, the most diverse group of people, and the most fun they had experienced. When I thought back to the prior evening ,I could see them in the alcoves with smiles on their faces and moving to the beat in place.
The Free was great. I would not have changed a thing. I gave them a tip I liked them so much. I took some of their cards and will recommend them to others. It was a great choice. The bride and groom also had a blast!
Thank you, Mrs Zwolinski

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From: Kristin DiVincenzo
Date: Mon, Jun 1, 2015 at 9:10 PM
Subject: Re: Thank you!!
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew,
The Free were absolutely, positively fantastic!!! We literally searched high and low and for months for a wedding band that felt right. We spent hours upon hours!!!! When we heard The Free we knew we had found the perfect band we loved their sound! Although I was a little skeptical that they were a new band Andrew assured me that they had great roots! I am so glad we trusted our guts because they were absolute Rock Stars!!!
They had everyone on the dance floor ALL NIGHT LONG! They played the perfect mix of oldies, country, modern, etc.The two lead singers were so fun and engaging and outgoing!!! All of our guests raved all night long about the band (and still are)! We had an outdoor mountain wedding and The Free was the perfect fit for our feel and vibe.
Everyone associated with the band was incredibly professional. Annie was so awesome to work with. My wedding planner was so impressed that the lead guys approached her on the day of to review the timeline in entirety one last time. There set up and sound check was seamless and they had someone adjusting the sounds via the ipad all night long! They did an awesome job of introductions despite the fact there were several long Italian names. Per our request they seamless downloaded and played our First Dance song and Father Daughter dance from a device (our preference).
Even more impressive every band member was so genuinely nice and friendly. After dinner the band spaced their breaks and literally played nonstop, staggering their breaks so the party never stopped. They were genuinely great people.
I totally recommend The Free and they were one of the best decisions we made! Please share my contact info with other brides looking for a reference.
Congrats on starting an amazing band and best of luck to you!
Please let me know where else I can share this review as I would love to promote this band!
Thank you!
Kristin

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From: btoland
Date: Mon, Jun 1, 2015 at 11:12 AM
Subject: Re:The Free
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Beth,
The Free was absolutely wonderful!!! I cannot say enough nice things about them. We loved them! The music was great, and everyone there had a great time. No one wanted the band to stop playing they were so much fun! Kaitlyn knew exactly what kind of music she liked and wanted to have played at the reception, and no other band could have come close to doing the job they did. She and her new husband Jacob stayed the whole night to enjoy them! I have had so many people compliment us on the band and ask who they are and how we found them, and I am passing their name along to all who ask. The band members were very sweet and friendly they were so nice to deal with. They were fabulous, and we would use them a milllion times over. We are so thankful we found them, and our entire experience with them and the booking experience has been impeccable. Thank you for such a fun and flawless experience!
Beth

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From: Lisa Yearwood
Date: Wed, May 27, 2015 at 2:21 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Beth,
We loved the Free. The music was great, lots of people dancing. In fact, people were putting down their food (and it was delicious!!) to go out on the dance floor.
We had several people say to us “best wedding band i’ve ever heard”.
so, they get 5 stars from us!!
thanks
Lisa

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From: Lindsey Edwards
Date: Fri, May 22, 2015 at 9:04 AM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hey Beth,
Sorry for the delay things have been hectic since we have returned!!
We LOVED the band and everyone who attended the wedding loved them. I have heard nothing but great things from all of our guests and Brandon and I really enjoyed them. I am so glad we chose them to help us celebrate our marriage! I would recommend them to anyone.
Thanks,

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From: Samantha Cole
Date: Fri, Jan 16, 2015 at 7:22 PM
Subject: Re: The Free Referral

The Free performed at our event in Atlanta this past fall and on top of being an amazing team to work with, they had all the talent and then some! They are perfect for getting the dance floor going and keeping it maintained all night. An awesome addition to your wedding or event!
Samantha Cole
Production Manager
The Not Wedding

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Posted on Instagram on April 22nd, 2015:
This was one of the best bands I have seen in a very long time! Anyone looking to book them for a corporate gig, wedding entertainment or party, this is the group! Getting 400 financial planners on the dance floor for nearly 3 hours speaks volumes of their talent!

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From: Elizabeth
Date: Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 6:16 PM
Subject: Re: The Free
To: Beth Treschitta

They were awesome great entertainers, fun, talented and generous would hire again!

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From: Date: Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 2:37 PM
Subject: RE: The Free
To: Beth Treschitta

Hi Beth,

Everything was wonderful! We will definitely be calling to book them again next year!

Thanks again!
Kristin Melton

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