From: Kate Bochnewetch
Date: Mon, May 6, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Mike Miglino

Mike,
The band was absolutely amazing and all of our guests were raving about it we are so glad we went with Whiskey Rebellion and Sam Hill! I thought the booking process went well, we had no issues at all. Please let me know how I can leave a review for the band!
Sincerely,
Kate

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From: Lindsay Burn Grimes
Date: Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Andrew Juge
Where to start!
Our whole family was thrilled. Ryan + band are a pleasure to work with + accommodating with impromptu guests requests. Rave reviews from all.
We do hope they will be game to come back next year last Friday of April.
TY tons.
Lindsay Burn Grimes

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From: Beth Hinchcliffe
Date: Tue, Jan 9, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Mike Miglino

Hi Mike,
All was great! Ryan was a great communicator and everyone loved their music. So far we have had 2 great Sam Hill booking experiences and will definitely reach out in the future if the need arises!
Thanks!
Beth

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From: Cathy Cherry
Date: Sun, Oct 22, 2023 at 3:29 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Mike Miglino
To the Whiskey Rebellion band,
You were fantastic! We truly loved your music and your vibe. Absolutely perfect for our mountaintop wedding! We look forward to listening to you against n! Thank you for being a part of a glorious day.
Cathy

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From: Carleigh Nesbit
Date: Wed, Sep 20, 2023 at 9:30 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Mike Miglino

Hi Mike,
Thank you so much for reaching out! We had an absolutely fabulous experience with Whiskey Rebellion. They sounded incredible, they made a set list that was perfect for our event, and Ryan was wonderful to work with.
Carleigh

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From: Beth Sharpe
Date: Mon, Aug 21, 2023 at 11:31 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Mike Miglino

It was a pleasure having The Whiskey Rebellion at our event. The band members were prompt and courteous, and the music was fantastic! We hope to have them back to Tappahannock again.
Thank you for your assistance.
Beth

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From: Chris Rillstone
Date: Wed, Jun 28, 2023 at 5:13 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Mike Miglino

Hi Mike,
The party was great, thank you.
Ryan and the band were awesome!! The music and the vibe they created were great. They were so easy to work with and seem like really good guys.
Chris

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From: Katie&William
Date: Tue, Jun 27, 2023, at 8:48 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Lauren Gaudet

Lauren,
They were amazing!! Every guest told us the night of and the day after how talented they were. One guest actually asked for their information to book for his daughters wedding. They were truly so great to work with and they are a group of very talented musicians. We cannot say enough good things about The Whiskey Rebellion!
Best,
Katie and William

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From: Judy Harris
Date: Tue, Jun 13, 2023 at 9:10 AM
Subject: RE: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Andrew Juge
Andrew, the band was a huge hit, really made the event. Ryan was great and so easy to work with and the band’s performance was spectacular. We are so pleased to have included them in this family milestone. Thanks for working with us. Judy
Judy M. Harris

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From: Olga Faison
Date: Thu, May 18, 2023 at 9:54 AM
Subject: Re: Great band ideas for 5/17/23
To: Mike Miglino

Mike,
The Whiskey Rebellion was FANTASTIC and made the evening a huge success!!!
THANK YOU!
Olga

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From: Margot
Date: Tue, May 16, 2023 at 8:55 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Mike Miglino

Hi Mike,
Whiskey Rebellion was great and everything we were looking for! Everyone loved their play list and it was perfect for the welcome party. We would use them again and would highly recommend them. Sam Hill was easy to work with!! very organized .
Margot Roberts

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From: Jill Donohue
Date: Mon, Apr 24, 2023 at 10:41 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew!
First and foremost, the Whiskey Rebellion was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. The phrase best wedding band was thrown around quite a bit by wedding guests and they really did such an amazing job. Our whole experience with Sam Hill and TWR was fabulous.
Please extend our extreme gratitude to the team and band as we couldn't have asked for better!
Cheers,
Jill & Matt

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From: J. Fair
Date: Tue, Oct 4, 2022 at 3:48 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Andrew Juge
Hi Andrew,
The Whiskey Rebellion was just fantastic. They turned our little front yard wedding into a real concert. Even had a few star stuck guests. The band had some of the worst conditions possible to play under with hurricane Ian bearing down, but they rolled with it like true professionals. We were also worried about what the sound might be in our party tent, but I actually thought it sounded better than some of the indoor concerts I’ve been to recently. We will definitely be recommending the guys to our friends and family for future gigs! They were awesome and every one of our guests said the same after the event was over.
Thanks for helping us find and book them!
J. Fair

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From: Laurie Stettinius
Date: Tue, Sep 27, 2022 at 2:04 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike,
I will echo Annie's words here. Whiskey Rebellion was just perfect for our event. From the ceremony to the cocktail hour to the late night party, everything was just awesome. My favorite part of the night happened at the beginning of the after party. They heard the wagon coming up the hill with 50ish people aboard all singing 'What's Up' by 4 Non Blondes and Whiskey Rebellion started playing it to greet the late night campers. We couldn't have scripted that any better. Annie is correct in that they totally read the crowd and played to them all night. Whiskey Rebellion added so much to our celebration. Please give them a big thank you from us!
I will be happy to review Sam Hill and Whiskey Rebellion on The Knot.
Thanks again,
Laurie

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From: Ren Oliver
Date: Tue, Aug 9, 2022 at 9:47 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Mike Miglino

Mike,
The Whiskey Rebellion was amazing! All the band members were so nice and they were incredibly talented. All of our guests loved them as well. I will definitely be recommending them, as well as your company, to anyone looking to book a band. Thank you for your help and professionalism.
Ren

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From: Sara Poore
Date: Tue, Jun 28, 2022 at 10:21 AM
Subject: RE: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Mike Miglino

It was a fabulous evening! Thank you!
Sara
President & CEO

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From: Kate Kerns
Date: Wed, Jun 1, 2022 at 7:07 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin Paciocco
Justin,
The Whiskey Rebellion was fantastic! They were so easy to work with and music was perfect. We have gotten so many compliments on them and they now have new fans. We are thinking up another party to host just so we can have them play! Thanks for all the help.
Best,
Kate

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From: Matt and Miranda
Date: Tue, May 24, 2022 at 8:49 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin Paciocco
Hi Justin,
The band and everything about working with them and you were great. The were able to roll with us calling the rain plan and played all night. They did a great job reading the crowd too. They were able to play nice background music at noise levels that let everyone talk and then as the night went on and people were ready to dance they turned it up and got everyone in the dance floor.
Everyone was asking how we found the band I told them it was through you and you were definitely the easiest vendor to work with especially considering how well everything turned out! I told everyone once I picked a band all I had to do was fill out one form and you all took care of the rest!
Matt

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From: Marlene Blake
Date: Fri, May 6, 2022 at 8:43 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin Paciocco
Hi Justin,
The band was great and everybody had such a good time with them. The wedding director and the bride's parents said they were so nice and accommodating. I even had someone ask me about them last night and are thinking of contacting you for a birthday party in early fall.
Thank you for being so easy to work with and for a great experience!
Marlene

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We worked with Sam Hill Entertainment for booking our wedding band, The Whiskey Rebellion. We had a wonderful experience, both working with Sam Hill Entertainment as well as with the band. Everyone we interacted with was extremely responsive and professional. Sam Hill has such a wide selection of bands to choose from at different price points, which was so helpful to us when selecting a band for our wedding. The process of booking was super smooth and simple. We originally booked music just for our reception, but were able to really easily add on ceremony music later. Highly recommend working with Sam Hill!

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From: Curtis Thieman
Date: Mon, Apr 11, 2022 at 5:07 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin Paciocco
Cc: Julie Heintz

Hey Justin,
They were fantastic and super easy to work with. I honestly can't tell you how many compliments we had on them. They were a huge hit and I'm so glad we were able to make it happen. I'll be happy to leave reviews wherever needed.
Thank you again and all the best!
Curtis

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From: Jessica Malone
Date: Mon, Mar 28, 2022 at 11:13 AM
Subject: RE: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin Paciocco
Hey Justin!

The Whiskey Rebellion was fantastic! We loved having them out for our event and would definitely book them again.
Thanks,
Jessica

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From: Dani and Matt
Date: Sat, Mar 26, 2022 at 8:32 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin Paciocco
Dear Justin,
We were thrilled with the Whiskey Rebellion! Ryan was super friendly, responsive, and helpful in our planning calls. At the ceremony and through cocktail hour and the dance party, the band set the perfect tones. They are amazing musicians and brought tons of energy to the night. Our guests were blown away and asked us repeatedly, where did you find these guys?! We hope to see them again on tour or at a festival.
You and the staff at Sam Hill made the whole experience of finding and booking a band easier than we expected. Thanks for helping bring joy and great memories to our day!
Matt & Dani

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From: lindsie O'Hagan
Date: Tue, Dec 14, 2021 at 12:21 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Andrew Juge
Hey Andrew!
The band was amazing! Music was perfect. They made our night magical. We are so happy with how everything turned out! Ryan was so easy & pleasant to work with also. We will definitely be contacting them in the future!
Thanks!
Lindsie O’Hagan

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From: Jaclyn Brubeck
Date: Wed, Nov 17, 2021 at 12:50 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin Paciocco

Justin
Everything was beyond great! The band was phenomenal even better than I expected. I was actually going to reach out to you because I would like to see if our community pool would consider hiring them for this summer. Love to make something work again!
Thanks for all your help.
Jackie

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Whiskey Rebellion's performance at our anniversary celebration was awesome, and our experience working with the band was smooth and seamless. All of the band members are very talented musicians, which was apparent during both the acoustic cocktail hour and postdinner dancing. They helped create a fun and lively environment. We loved the song selections it was a great mix of classic bluegrass and more modern songs, as well as Rocky Top thrown in for our many Tennessee fans. My dad is a musician himself, and he especially enjoyed being able to join in on the upright bass for one song. Our conversations with the band leader prior to the event were relaxed and professional, and the band was very accommodating. Many thanks to the Whiskey Rebellion for such a fun performance!
Natalie Newton
Oct 9, 2021 anniversary party

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From: Helen Bode
Date: Tue, Oct 19, 2021 at 2:17 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Mike Miglino

It was absolutely amazing! Thank you so so much. Everyone loved the music.
Helen

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From: rachel benninger
Date: Wed, Oct 13, 2021 at 2:27 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin Paciocco

Hi Justin,
We cannot sing enough praises for Ryan and all of Whiskey Rebellion. They made our night, truly! All of our friends and family had an AMAZING time. We had multiple people tell us they were the best wedding band they have ever seen. So kuddos to them and thank your team for arranging everything for us. We are so grateful!
I left a review on the Knot as requested. We will absolutely promote Sam Hill and DEFINITELY Whiskey Rebellion!
Best,
Rachel Benninger

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From: Kimberly Link
Date: Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 11:18 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin Paciocco

Justin,
Thanks so much for your note. The Whiskey Rebellion was great...would totally recommend them. And, Sam Hill also was excellent and made the entire process of selection, hiring and setup easy.
Please let me know if there is more I can do to recommend/promote Sam Hill!
Kim

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From: melissa harris
Date: Wed, Sep 22, 2021 at 6:20 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin Paciocco
OMG Justin! I literally could not say enough great things about the event Sunday and it was all pulled tight together with this amazing band! They literally hit the mark in so many ways! I do hope they enjoyed the event as well as the food! They took several requests on the spot and nailed them! On top of that one of our partners sons even played the violin and they added his name into a song! ❤️ Hearts melted!! I am actually in the early stages of planning out Christmas extravaganza and if they are available on December 9th please reach out to me I would love to have them back again!!
Cheers!
Melissa Harris

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From: Elly Palmer
Date: Tue, Jun 22, 2021 at 4:45 PM
Subject: Re: congrats!!!
To: Andy Jaspen
Andy,
Whiskey Rebellion was INCREDIBLE. Thank you so much for the recommendation. As we were planning the wedding, Ryan was responsive and friendly and seemed to immediately get the vibe we were hoping for. He also eased some of our first dance anxiety, and as he assured us we would, we pulled it off:)
We absolutely loved the music and our friends and family had such a great time listening and dancing. A lot of people told us specifically how pumped they were about the band. The night went by in a flash and I didn't even have a chance to thank them and tell them personally how much we appreciated them, but Steve was able to chat with Ryan for a little bit. We couldn't have had a more special wedding...every piece of it exceeded our expectations. Hope you have a great summer.
Elly and Steve

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From: (null) (null)
Date: Fri, May 28, 2021 at 2:26 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin Paciocco
Hi Justin,
Thanks for touching base! The Whiskey Rebellion was fabulous. They were the perfect band for our event as you predicted. It without a doubt took our party up a notch or two. 
We really enjoyed having them!
Thank you,
Lori

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From: Emi Cummings
Date: Fri, Oct 16, 2020 at 11:17 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Greetings,
Ryan and company were just amazing. We picked them because they were drummer free, but they ended up having a drummer. And! We loved the drummer =) Everything just worked out perfectly.  We were concerned the music would be too loud with a drummer,  but we didn't even notice the drummer until half way through the reception. 
Me and my family loved the music!  I also wrote a 5 star review for Sam Hill and WR. I definitely will recommend Sam Hill Entertainment to anyone that asks.  
Best, 
Emi and Russell 

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From: Peter Taylor
Date: Tue, Oct 13, 2020 at 12:02 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Justin,
We had a perfect evening and everyone tremendously enjoyed Whiskey Rebellion. If you don’t hear from me next week, feel free to drop me a line and we can catch up. 
Thanks,
Peter

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From: Caroline Rakes
Date: Tue, Oct 6, 2020 at 1:40 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Mike,
They were absolutely wonderful! It couldn't have been a more perfect night and they sounded amazing. Everyone raved about how good they were. I also appreciate y'all's cooperation and help with finding a replacement so last minute they also learned all of our special dance songs the week before which went above and beyond our expectations.
I will definitely recommend Sam Hill and The Whiskey Rebellion to friends and family for events! I'd also be happy to leave a review for you all. I appreciate everything!!
Best,
Caroline

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From: janet caldow
Date: Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 7:01 PM
Subject: Fwd: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Mike Miglino
Hi Mike.
Everything went great & I can't say enough good things about The Whiskey Rebellion.  They are an awesome band.  I knew that from the video, but it was exceptional live & in person.  Ryan was so nice to work with just a great group of guys.
Many thanks to all!!  It was highlight of our summer.  I hope we'll see them again one day. 
ps told them when they're #1 on the country charts to remember us :)
Janet

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From: Taylor Terrell
Date: Wed, Feb 12, 2020 at 11:28 AM
Subject: RE: CannHolmes Wedding dinner follow up (Whiskey Rebellion)
To: Andy Jaspen

Andy,
The Whiskey Rebellion was great! Super responsive before the event and very professional when they arrived for setup. Always love working with them. Thanks for checking in!
Taylor L. Terrell
The Country Club of Virginia

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From: Catherine Teegarden
Date: Tue, Jan 28, 2020 at 2:43 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Everything was awesome!  The band was a huge hit. Everyone wanted to know how we found them. Their music was great as they played a variety of songs in different genres but kept everything relevant to our hoedown theme. I definitely recommend them to anyone who is planning a fun event!
Working with Sam Hill made everything very easy. Organization was definitely helpful and communication very effective. I would definitely work with the company again!
Best,
Catherine Teegarden Burnley 

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From: Kellin McKinney
Date: Sat, Dec 7, 2019 at 2:15 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Mike,
Thank you for reaching out. Everything was great. The music I heard was great, though I unfortunately missed a large portion of it due to being out on the patio for a portion of the evening. But everything I heard was great. Working with Ryan prior to the day of was especially great. He is so nice and was so understanding, accommodating of all my requests, and clear in his communication.I will leave a review on the Knot! I had a great experience working with Sam Hill.
Thank you!
Kellin & Joe

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From: Julie Pratt
Date: Wed, Oct 2, 2019 at 11:24 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Justin,
We were thrilled with the band!  They were amazing.  Their music was wonderful and everyone kept telling us how awesome they were.   They were there on time, and easy to work with!  I just let them do their thing!  Everyone danced all night and enjoyed their wonderful sound.  My husband told them that they were too good to be playing for just our group!  
Thanks,
Julie

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From: Kristen Mcavoy
Date: Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 11:47 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hello Mike,
Thank you so much for the email. We just left a positive review on the
knot! We had such an amazing experience with the band. We received so
many compliments and were so happy with everything they played. I hope
that they enjoyed playing at the Cotton Room! We had a great time, and
we will definitely recommend Sam Hill Entertainment and The Whiskey
Rebellion to friends and family. THANK YOU!
Best regards,
Kristen McAvoy

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From: Margaret Eldridge
Date: Wed, Sep 18, 2019 at 5:58 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin Paciocco
Justin,
All I can say is the band was fantastic! They were professional and easy to work with, their music and stage presence matched our event perfectly, we even had people dance, which we've never had at this event! I couldn't ask for any more! Thanks for checking in and for providing us with such awesome entertainment.
Best,
Margaret

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From: Joseph Fogerty
Date: Wed, Sep 18, 2019 at 8:29 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin Paciocco

Hey Justin!
Whiskey Rebellion were killer! Some of the workers on site here stayed in the cafe for the entire show. They were exactly what we were looking for. They played at the perfect volume and were set up and ready to go to start exactly at noon. Thank you for all of your help and accommodating our date for the party. We will definitely reach back out to you if we have future Google events.
Thank you Justin!

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From: Deb Lawrence
Date: Tue, Sep 17, 2019 at 8:59 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin Paciocco
Hi Justin,
The event went very well. Thank you for all of your help.
Whiskey Rebellion was wonderful. So easy to work with and so pleasant. Their music was excellent and the audience loved them. They are the best band we’ve had to date. Everyone agreed their sound was fantastic.
I will definitely recommend Sam Hill yo others. In fact, I already have!
Many thanks again!

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From: Ann Marie Darby
Date: Tue, Aug 6, 2019 at 8:42 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Cc: Ryan Phillips
Hi Justin,
Thanks very much for your message. The Whiskey Rebellion were fantastic in every respect and their performance elevated the whole night. I secretly wish I could have just watched them play instead of talking to so many people! The experience made me realize that having a live band is an excellent option for an introverted bride because it mercifully shifts people's focus away from The Dress, etc. There's a selling point for you!
Working with Sam Hill was also seamless and I would be happy to leave a positive review on The Knot.
Best regards,
Ann

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From: Mariah Shaw
Date: Sat, Jul 6, 2019 at 5:24 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Justin,
We loved working with both Sam Hill and Whiskey Rebellion. I am so glad Whiskey Rebellion played at our wedding. They played at both our ceremony and reception. Everyone commented on how much they enjoyed the live music and it really matched the vibe of our wedding better than a DJ would have. The guys were so nice and communication leading up to the wedding day was timely and professional. Love these guys and recommend highly.
Thanks!
Mariah

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From: Jeff Hicks
Date: Thu, Jun 27, 2019 at 12:08 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Cc: Ryan Phillips
Justin,
We could not have been happier with The Whiskey Rebellion. Starting with the first contact directly with the band leader Ryan, I could not have asked for anything more from them. Ryan helped answer our questions and concerns before the event, while also be extremely accommodating to our requests.
We loved having them play at our ceremony, the music/song options were perfect for us and they all sounded beautifully for our outdoor wedding.
For the reception, again Ryan handled everything perfectly starting with confirming what he was going to do before the reception and handling the last minute changes without any qualms (which helped me stay calm too when I was nervous as hell!). The reception performance could not have gone any better from our perspective, the music was perfect for all ages and definitely a key part to getting the dance party going. MANY of the wedding guests went out of their way to tell us how much they enjoyed having this band there!
Having The Whiskey Rebellion play our wedding and ceremony definitely helped take everything to the next level and I am so glad we decided on this band four big day. They absolutely surpassed our high expectations and I'd strongly recommend them for any/all performances, especially weddings.
Thanks,
Jeff and Megan

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From: Kyla Hennigan
Date: Tue, Jun 25, 2019 at 9:25 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Justin,
The Whiskey Rebellion was AWESOME. We got so many compliments from guests at the wedding and we enjoyed listening to them so much. Ryan was so great to work with, I couldn’t have asked for better. Him and the band were able to play all of our requests for the ceremony and really made the reception fun for everyone! We even had guests tell us how nice the band was and how they enjoyed talking with them. Thank you for everything, we will be sure to leave a review about how wonderful it was working with you!
Thanks,
Kyla

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From: Copertino, John
Date: Tue, Jun 11, 2019 at 12:08 PM
Subject: RE: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Justin:
Thank you. Yes, the band was great and they really did a stellar job! A lot of the crowd mingled in and out of the Barn reception but it was even great listening to them from outside. I told one of your band members that even if people were outside don’t think that we are not all listening and enjoying the music. The guests and the both of us really enjoyed it.
Thank you,
John Copertino

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From: Ross Faith
Date: Tue, May 28, 2019 at 10:27 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hey Justin,
Our experience with the band couldn’t have gone any better. The Whiskey Rebellion are rock stars in bluegrass clothing. Working with Ryan Phillips in the leadup to the event was super easy. He is a consummate professional, took the time on two occasions to answer all our questions by phone about the schedule of events, and made some great song recommendations. Ryan’s help was instrumental on the morning of the event when we had a last minute request from the officiant for a microphone; he made that adjustment on the fly without a hitch. The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception music was perfect, and several guests told us afterwards how great the band was. They were definitely one of the highlights of the evening, exactly what we’d hoped for, and my wife and I couldn’t be happier with both the band and Sam Hill.
We would recommend The Whiskey Rebellion without hesitation. Reviewing them on the Knot and the Sam Hill website (if there’s an option to do that) is on my todo list when we return from our honeymoon.
Thanks again for helping to make our event so special.
Best Regards,
Ross

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From: Tracy Campany
Date: Thu, May 23, 2019 at 1:01 PM
Subject: RE: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Mike Miglino

Hi Mike,

The band was fantastic. The crowd really enjoyed them. Thanks so much!
_________________________________________
Tracy Campany | Events Manager
Organic Trade Association

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From: Lacy, William
Date: Mon, May 6, 2019 at 12:08 PM
Subject: RE: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Justin,
Band was great! Everything went very smoothly and they were a big hit with our guests.
Sam Hill was also very easy to coordinate with. Overall very smooth process and successful event.
Thank you!

Sincerely,

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From: Rachel Baldwin
Date: Wed, Apr 10, 2019 at 9:38 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin Paciocco

Hi Justin,
Thank you so much for reaching out. Everything went great and all of our guests LOVED the band! They got so many compliments and handed out lots of business cards. They were so energetic and blended in perfectly with the feel of the event. Looking forward to working with them for future events!
Thanks,
Rachel

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From: Erlend Lappegard
Date: Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 1:26 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Mike Miglino

Hi Mike,
The guys were simply excellent. Fantastic service minded attitude, fantastic guys – excellent music. The client loved them – perfect set up!
We give them our warmest recommendations.
Best regards!
Erlend Lappegard
Inspiratour event as

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From: Melissa Love
Date: Thu, Jan 31, 2019 at 11:27 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hey Justin
Way better late than never maybe?.... I stumbled across this email and was feeling so bad that I never responded. My husband Chris and I were married on June 2nd at Adam's School and had Whiskey Rebellion play our wedding processional and for our reception.
Being a bit of a DIY bride and securing many of my initial vendors on my own, dealing with Sam Hill was one of the most streamlined and simple processes, all the folks I interacted with were super nice, and despite all communication being through email, I found it extremely personal. Having live music was a bit of a splurge for us but without a doubt one of the best decisions we made. Everything come wedding day went seamlessly and our onsite planner helped coordinate with them the day of. We and every single one of our guests raved about the music and how interactive and fun the band was. They learned 'Die a Happy Man' by Thomas Rhett for our first dance and I just loved being able to pick that song. It means so much to us and the bluegrass spin on the song was just beautiful. I cannot say enough how much energy and fun a live band adds to an event, how great Whiskey Rebellion was and the exceptional service provided by Sam Hill Entertainment. The only thing I was left asking myself is.....when can we do this again?! Thank you all again so much for the most memorable jump into forever for my husband and I. We will never forget it.
Melissa Love

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From: Sarah Parris
Date: Thu, Dec 27, 2018 at 8:43 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Mike Miglino

Mike,
Everything was great. No complaints. We will happily recommend both you and The Whiskey Rebellion!
Sarah
Sent from my iPhone

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From: Michelle Jaeger
Date: Thu, Dec 13, 2018 at 12:19 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin Paciocco
Hi Justin, sorry for the long delay, there's been a lot to get done once we got back from our honeymoon. The Whiskey Rebellion was the highlight of our wedding reception and was one of the main ingredients for our party being as fun as it was. We heard over and over again from guests that they were the best wedding band they'd ever heard and the dance floor was overflowing the whole night we even had everyone shouting for an encore after the last song because nobody wanted the party to end. Their music is so fun and lively that it's hard for anyone to resist dancing, and their covers appealed to every age group we had grandmothers dancing next to Millennials. They were also extremely professional and courteous, and were very communicative leading up to the wedding. They also kindly accommodated us by playing acoustically outside during our outdoor lawn game cocktail hour, which really set the scene. If you want a good time at your wedding, you can't go wrong with The Whiskey Rebellion!
Working with Sam Hill made it very easy for us, I felt like the whole process from booking to the event was simple and seamless. Can't recommend you guys enough!
Cheers,
Michelle

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From: Jennifer Walker
Date: Mon, Jul 30, 2018 at 2:33 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hello Justin!
Thanks so much for making the booking process so easy. We absolutely loved The Whiskey Rebellion! I can’t tell you how happy I was so see everything come together so perfectly. The bluegrass band, the barn, the bbq, it was amazing!
The band did an outstanding job and everyone loved them. They played acoustic bluegrass for entertainment during dinner and sang great songs to dance to later in the evening. I wish we could have stayed and enjoyed them longer!
Ryan was also wonderful to work with. We talked and emailed several times before the wedding to plan and make sure everything went smoothly. As far as I’m concerned, everything was executed flawlessly.
Sincerely,
Jennifer

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From: Kathryn Stetz
Date: Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 2:24 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Justin,
Ryan Phillips was great to work with leading up to our wedding day and the band was excellent! Our guests really enjoyed the music and everything went very smoothly! I will definitely write a review on The Knot as well.
Thanks,
Kathryn

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Whiskey Rebellion was wonderful during the ceremony and during cocktail hour. Their version of “Shady Grove” for my dance with my father still gives me goosebumps. A perfect nod to my family’s style of music (and one of our favorite jams). Your team was responsive and organized from day one. We appreciated everything; our day was so special, and we were honored that these genuine and professional musicians could be a part of it.
Hope and Patrick
6/16/18

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The Whiskey Rebellion performed the ceremony and cocktails hour and were very easy to work with and accommodating through the whole planning process. They tailored the ceremony music exactly to what we were looking for (traditional, but rustic and with some unique elements) and sounded great. We didn't get to hear much of cocktail hour due to family pictures, but I heard rave reviews from our guests and the small part I got to experience was great.
Chris and Danielle
5/27/18

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From: Murphy, Jonathan
Date: Thu, May 3, 2018 at 1:57 PM
Subject: Re: Whiskey Rebellion
To: Andrew Juge
They were terrific. I was very impressed. We are hoping to use them again. Thank you!

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From: Kerri CatinoNason
Date: Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 1:00 PM
Subject: Re: Whiskey Rebellion for SempelesFellers Wedding
To: Andy Jaspen

Hi Andy Hope you are well!
The Whiskey Rebellion band was great so easy to work with and sounded awesome! Love them!

Kerri CatinoNason
Owner and Event Planner
The Proper Setting LLC

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From: Alexandra Fee
Date: Tue, Sep 12, 2017 at 10:52 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Cc: Frank O'Donnell
Hi Justin,
I already submitted our reviews to the Knot, but we cannot say enough good things about working with you and the Whiskey Rebellion. The music was great and the band had a good sense of our audience, so there weren't any miss songs. We were so happy to work with them for our wedding and have recommended them highly to other people interested in hiring a band for their event.
Thank you,
Alexandra

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From: Coster, Abigail
Date: Sun, Aug 13, 2017 at 3:54 PM
Subject: RE: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Andrew –

We loved the Whiskey Rebellion. They were really fantastic; played exactly the types of music we wanted and were a lot of fun. We also really found your coordination and communication to be wonderful in the planning process – everything was so easy.

Thanks,
Abby

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From: Clare Merlin
Date: Tue, Jul 11, 2017 at 5:26 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Justin,
I will try to post a review on the Knot when I get a chance, but know that we had a wonderful experience with Sam Hill and the Whiskey Rebellion. The band was very prompt answering my questions and a few particular requests. They were very open to our requests and easy to work with. At the actual reception, they were outstanding. They played songs we wanted, got the crowd going, and really were an essential part of a truly magical event.
Take care,
Clare

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From: Kara Covello
Date: Tue, Jun 27, 2017 at 9:20 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment Hi Justin,
The band was AWESOME. They were the highlight of the entire event. We were told endless times throughout the night how talented they were. I didn't want them to leave!!
Ryan was so easy to work with he was always available to discuss any ideas I had, provided me with awesome suggestions and is a super chill person lol!
Many guests asked about the band and their contact information I passed along the info that they should contact your company with any inquiries.
When I get back from our trip I will write a review on the knot! But feel free to copy the above review wherever you'd like (your website, the knot etc...)
I have already thought about how we can use them again for another event. I'll be in touch!
Kindly,
Kara

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From: Dawson Haynes
Date: Thu, May 18, 2017 at 1:34 PM
Subject: Re: Whiskey Rebellion
To: Andy Jaspen

Hi Andy!
Thank you for checking in Whiskey Rebellion was an absolute HIT!!!! The family and guests could not have enjoyed themselves more!! We look forward to working with them again in the future :)
Best,
Dawson Haynes
Easton Events

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I wanted to reach out and say thank you one more time on behalf of everyone here at Nest and all our County Fair attendees. You all were the hit of the party as guests had nothing but rave reviews of your performance. Without awesome partners like you, this event wouldn't be possible. Please extend my many thanks to your fellow band members and know that we would love to have you all back with us next year. All the best!
Taylor Tice
Customer Experience & Marketing Coordinator
Nest Realty

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From: Dana Olson
Date: Sun, Sep 25, 2016 at 8:11 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Thank you! We LOVED The Whiskey Rebellion at our wedding and were extremely pleased. Many of our family and friends also raved at how good they were.
Thank you again!
Dana

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From: Mike Decembrino
Date: Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 9:57 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Justin,
The Whiskey Rebellion was great! Ryan was very easy to work with, he dropped me a line the day before and the morning of to see if we needed anything and they were able to set up no problem. The music was fantastic, started off with some great bluegrass and then eventually started playing some fan favorites. We even decided to get my wife with the You lost that lovin feelin scene from Top Gun and the band played along with the song without us even telling them what was going on. All in all it was a fantastic experience.
Mike

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Reviewed on The Knot (www.theknot.com)
5star rating
posted 07/11/2016
We worked with Andy Jaspen at Sam Hill to find the perfect band for our brunch wedding The Whiskey Rebellion! They were amazing performers and our guests are still raving to us about them! They created such a joyful atmosphere that was enjoyed by guests of all ages. We also hired a contra dance caller who worked wonderfully with The Whiskey Rebellion to pack the dance floor!
Rachel Anders, bride 5/28/16, Umstead Hotel, Cary NC

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From: Laura Hansen
Date: Mon, Jun 20, 2016 at 12:39 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Justin,
I apologize in the delay getting back to you, but I wanted to let you know everything went really well with The Whiskey Rebellion! They were not only fantastic musicians, but they were great MC's, interacted with my guest making them laugh and feel welcome. They even let one of my guests get up and sing a Matchbox 20 song!
For the price, I was completely blown away. They truly exceeded my expectations! My only hesitation to give them such an outstanding review is that their price will go up.
Thank you for working with this band. I love them!
Laura

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From: Alex del Rosario
Date: Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 9:50 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Justin,
Sorry for the delayed response. We got back into town after the wedding and honeymoon Saturday. We can't thank Ryan, The Whiskey Rebellion, and yourself enough! The band was absolutely amazing, and they made our wedding. There was hardly any room on our dance floor because they were such a hit. Every one of our guests raved about the band.
We really appreciate how easy you made it working with Sam Hill. I will definitely be leaving a glowing review, and recommending you guys to any one I can.
Thanks again,
Alex

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From: Caroline Comley
Date: Wed, Jun 1, 2016 at 9:55 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Justin,
We could NOT have been happier with Whiskey Rebellion! They were so good, and easily transitioned from the ceremony to the happy hour to the reception dinner spot. The music was phenomenal. When I heard them playing bluegrass for the guests while they got seated at the ceremony, it made me feel so happy! You wouldn't believe how many people were raving about them and asking where I found them and where they were from. My only regret is that I didn't actually get to meet them and say Hello and Thank you..... Hectic day for a bride... But Gates said they were great.
One thing I wanted to ask you is, I know pretty much everything was included, which made things so simple, but was tip included as well? I had my dad give Ryan the check covering the balance, but if tip is not included, I'd love to send them some extra for being so goddamn easy and awesome!
Best,
Caroline

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Review from Gigmasters.com:
Justin,
I am SO happy I decided to go with live music at my wedding and I am even happier that we chose The Whiskey Rebellion. They played both our ceremony and reception and sounded amazing, even on the cold, dreary March day. We received so many compliments on how great they sounded and how much they added to the atmosphere of the night. Planning a wedding is a lot of work, and sometimes even getting an email back from a vendor feels like a small miracle. The band was extremely responsive and the whole process went flawlessly. In a world where wedding DJ's are a dime a dozen, please don't hesitate to hire The Whiskey Rebellion!
Amy Keller
March 2016 Wedding

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From: Trent Hoerr
Date: Wed, Apr 6, 2016 at 12:55 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Justin,
Thank you for the email. The wedding went great, and The Whisky Rebellion were AMAZING! Everyone at the wedding kept coming up to Kristina and me to complement us on the band selection. Many people at our wedding do not listen to Bluegrass, but after several songs were out on the dance floor and hooked.
The Sam Hill Website itself is one of the main reasons I selected a band from your list. I was able to go through each band and listen to examples of their music, which helped me narrow down the search and ultimately select the band.
Thank you again for everything and we will pass along your information to other seeking a band for events.
All the best,
Trent

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From: Todd Geller
Date: Tue, Mar 22, 2016 at 9:03 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin Paciocco

Justin;
The band was great! I know that Amy was very pleased with them and the crowd was also... They were perfect for the venue, in addition to being good guys and very good players. Your marketing materials did a great job in linking up the right band with the right occasion.
Thanks,
Todd Geller

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From: Panache Jennifer
Date: Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 4:43 PM
Subject: Re: LeLitton Wedding with Whiskey Rebellion
To: Andy Jaspen

Andy,
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE the Whiskey Rebellion band. If you need a review, I'm happy to do one. If you need me to talk with someone thinking about them, I'm happy to talk. I enjoyed watching them all night. They are AWESOME!
Jennifer Hamlin, CMP
Events with Panache

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From: Pamela Brumbley
Date: Mon, Oct 19, 2015 at 11:09 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Justin,
From start to finish everyone with Sam Hill Entertainment and The Whiskey Rebellion was easy to work. Ryan was responsive and professional, and the band is very talented. All of our guests enjoyed the music and we heard tons of compliments. They were a big part of making our wedding go smoothly and the dance floor was packed most of the night. The owners of our venue said we had one of the most fun receptions they have ever had, and that having a live band makes a huge difference when it comes to the overall atmosphere. Going into our wedding we were at ease and confident that the band would please us, but The Whiskey Rebellion exceeded our expectations. I would definitely recommend them!
Thank you!
Pamela

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From: Steven Le
Date: Mon, Oct 12, 2015 at 10:04 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hey Andrew,
Honestly, my main feedback is that these guys should be asking for more money. Every single guest, from my old fraternity brothers to our older relatives, wanted to know where we found the band and how they could see them play again in the future. I told them at the end of the night, that we had figured people would be wandering down away from the dance floor to spend time by the lake and campfire but we couldn't tear ourselves away from the band.
Aside from blowing people's minds with their skill, sound, and the greatest setlist I've ever seen (Psycho Killer finale, are you serious??!), they were consummate professionals to work with, on the ball with everything, handled the crowd beautifully, and made everything easier for us. What more can you ask for.
I'll be sure to continue recommending Sam Hill and The Whiskey Rebellion to everyone I know. You guys rock.
Thanks so much!
Steven & Nicole
P.S. Thank the guys for humoring the crowd with the Possum encore they couldn't get enough!

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From: David Wasserman
Date: Tue, Oct 6, 2015 at 10:15 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hey Justin,
Just returned from our honeymoon. The Whiskey Rebellion was AWESOME!! They were the best vendor to work with out of our long list of vendors. People loved their music and they even let me join in on fiddle for a tune. Would highly recommend, and we'll be happy to post a review soon.
Dave

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From: Marian Leitner
Date: Sun, Jul 12, 2015 at 6:09 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Justin!
Apologies for the delay in getting back to you we hopped on a plane to Portugal the Monday after our wedding! We have rave reviews for the band: loved the music selection, they did an awesome job setting the tone for the wedding. Great job playing! My only regret is we didn't book them to play for longer!
Their performance was an amazing advert for them had a bunch of people ask who they were and will be sure to connect them with you.
Thank you so much for kicking off our day in style!
Marian

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From: Kyrie Hospodar
Date: Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 9:26 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment

The band was absolutely amazing. The feedback we heard from all the guests was 'awesome wedding band', 'mixed it up', 'smokin hot bluegrass band', 'great musicians' and 'outstanding'. More importantly, each and every one of the band members were absolutely kindhearted, generous, spontaneous, and FUN individuals with cool personalities. Really stand up guys, the kind you would want for your friends. It was one of the best parts of the wedding!
They set up a song for Mike to play guitar for me on, then they just continued into the next set with him! It was out of a dream for him and for me!! 10/10 stars, Aplus. You should up their asking rate, they are worth every penny.
Kyrie

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From: Katie McAfee
Date: Thu, Jun 11, 2015 at 4:55 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Justin,
Just got back from our minimoon in Bermuda and getting back into the swing of normal life! I have to say, The Whiskey Rebellion was absolutely FANTASTIC at our wedding on May 30th. We really couldn't have been happier with their performance. Working with them was an absolute dream Ryan was so incredibly responsive and accommodating in designing the sets for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Their performances of our special requested songs were beautiful, and they really got everyone going and out on the dance floor with energy by the end of the night! We only wished we could have had them play longer (but our venue had strict limits on when we had to end.) I would definitely recommend The Whiskey Rebellion to anyone looking for a great wedding blue grass/rock band!
Thanks so much for everything!!
Katie McAfee

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From: Logan Gibson
Date: Wed, May 13, 2015 at 11:08 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andrew,
Whiskey Rebellion was FANTASTIC. We loved having them and the guests (especially my husband's Persian family) was so tickled by the experience. I loved how they also played pieces that everyone knew at dinner, from Wagon Wheel to oldies.
It was perfect in every way.
Thank you and thank you to the musicians!
Logan

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From: Maggie Schwab
Date: Tue, May 5, 2015 at 10:14 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Justin,
The wedding was wonderful and the band was even more so. We were very pleased all around! They were prompt, followed the timeline as far as set up, start times, and breaks. The music was AWESOME. We had tons of people asking who they were and we passed on their name to many. The band members themselves were great as well very flexible and tolerant of our quite rowdy crowd :)
We had tons of fun with them and wouldn't change a thing! We hope they enjoyed themselves. Definitely recommending them and Sam Hill in the future.
Thank you for your help!
Maggie

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From: Thomas Carraway
Date: Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 4:53 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Justin,
The band was excellent! They were so easy to deal with, adaptable to a rainy weather situation and willing to work with us on whatever we needed. They read the crowd really well and had everyone dancing. They came highly recommended by a friend and I will not hesitate to make the same recommendation in the future. Thanks for your help and well wishes!
Tom

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From: Johannah Tyer
Date: Wed, Apr 22, 2015 at 11:48 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Thanks Andrew, we so appreciate the email. Whiskey Rebellion was great, and incredibly helpful. I think everyone really enjoyed them immensely!
Johannah

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From: Elizabeth Glidden
Date: Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 12:49 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Justin,
The band was AWESOME!!!! They got great reviews from the whole crowd. They were super helpful in prep for the big day even gave us great ideas on songs to use. Then they were really flexible on the actual day agreed to sit outside for the ceremony then move inside. Their performance was fantastic, we are trying to think of more parties to have them perform in the future.
Thanks!
Lizzy

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From: Shawn Krisch
Date: Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 9:55 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Justin,
I can't say this enough: THE BAND WAS GREAT. I reached out to Ryan about 2 weeks before the wedding to discuss a few things, and he was very knowledgeable and helpful. They arrived on time, set up quickly, and were very professional all night. They accommodated most of our song requests (we made a lot ahead of time) and helped to run the iPod playlists for cocktail hour and the first dances.
Our guests were very impressed with their music and just about everyone told us how great the band was. I gave their info to the caterer and the event coordinator at MOCA as well, so hopefully they get some business out of it.
Again, the band was great. Could not have asked for anything more.
Shawn

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From: Stephanie Cisko
To: Andy Jaspen
Date: Tue, Mar 17, 2015 at 1:02 PM
Subject: RE: Whiskey Rebellion

Andy,
Whiskey Rebellion was awesome! They were great to work with and I hope they enjoyed themselves too! You guys are always so professional and that is why I like to continue to work with your groups. Hope to work with again.
Stephanie Cisko
Owner, Lead Planner and Designer
Viva L'Event NC

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From: Lindsay King
Date: Wed, Dec 17, 2014 at 4:36 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Justin,
I can't believe it's been two months since our wedding, I'm so sorry it has taken so long to get back to you.
The Whiskey Rebellion were the perfect band for us. The music fit right in with our very relaxed, rustic wedding. As a wedding photographer, I had heard them play before, so I had no doubt that they would do a great job. The guys were so humble and even learned a new song that we special requested. All of our guests raved about them and I can't thank you and them enough for being involved in our wedding. I will definitely recommend them and hope to run into them at weddings in the future.
Thank you again!
Best,
Lindsay

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From: Jake Czerwin
Date: Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 11:26 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Cc: Susan Lynn Kuebler

Hello Justin,
Booking the Whiskey Rebellion was the first decision we made after setting our date and it proved to be the best, too. We wanted a sound that fit the barn setting we didn't want the usual wedding band. Our friends and family have been to dozens upon dozens of weddings and we wanted something they'd remember. I'll admit we were a little nervous about how it would actually go off though. And as the date approached and we hadn't found time to really think out what songs we wanted to hear, we got more nervous. What if they play Bon Jovi?!
The band knocked it out of the park. First, they talked to us beforehand and really put us at ease concerning the order and selection of songs. We didn't have to do anything but enjoy ourselves. Secondly, they sounded amazing both in terms of the songs they choose and how they played them. Lastly, they were great with the crowd. They allowed my best man to play on a few songs with them and even helped pull off my wife's big surprise for me (a new Telecaster!!!) The dance floor was on fire with people genuinely enjoying themselves. I received so many compliments about the band I lost count. We have also forwarded your information on to a few guests that want to book them.
Please thank the band for making our big day so special. We'll never forget it.
Thanks,
Jake and Susie

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From: Caitlin Whiteside
To: Andy Jaspen
Date: Tue, Oct 28, 2014 at 9:23 AM
Subject: Re: whiskey rebellion at Blackberry Farm

Andy,
As always Whiskey Rebellion was amazing. Not only is their sound spectacular, but they are polite, professional, and consistent. Ryan is easy to work with from start to finish, and in this setting we particularly appreciate their flexibility and willingness to go with the flow. They will continue to be our top choice for this type of event.
Thanks for another successful event!
Chat soon
Caitlin Whiteside
Calder Clark Designs

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From: Joanna Hartin
Date: Mon, Oct 20, 2014 at 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Andrew @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Andrew,
Everything was great with Whiskey Rebellion. Deuce and I loved having them be apart of the night, and we've heard the same from guests! It was a perfect night.
Thanks for following up. Enjoy working with Sam Hill and will pass along your info if any of my friends need a band in the future.
Take Care,
Joanna

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From: Meghan Conley
Date: Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 9:55 AM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Justin,
I just wanted to send you an email letting you know how much we LOVED The Whiskey Rebellion!! From start to finish, they couldn't have done a better job. The ceremony music was beautiful and the reception music was amazing! They did such a great job of keeping everyone dancing. They even let my niece come up and sing a song with them, which was beyond accommodating! I keep receiving so many compliments on the band. People that usually don't dance at weddings were out on the floor having a blast. They were the best part of the reception and really brought everything together to make the night memorable for all! I will not hesitate to pass on your name as well as theirs to anyone and everyone looking for a fun band to book. Thank you again so much!
Meghan

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From: Devin Tietz
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Date: Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 4:11 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
Hi Andy,
Thanks so much for your note. Yes, everything went wonderfully at the wedding! The Whiskey Rebellion band was fantastic and everyone really enjoyed having them for our ceremony and cocktail hour. I only wish we could have extended the night to last longer!
Thanks again for all your help,
Devin

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From: Faith Freeman
Date: Fri, Sep 26, 2014 at 3:45 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment

Hi Justin,
My apologies for not getting back to you sooner. The band was great! Really everyone is still raving about them weeks later and every time I looked around the chairs were empty and the dance floor was full. Ryan was pleasant to communicate with beforehand and very flexible. We really enjoyed them and will certainly highly recommend them. We hope they had a good time as well!
Sincerely,
Faith

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From: Amanda Rowell
Date: Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 5:30 PM
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Hi Just,
It was PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and just how I envisioned. The band was fantastic. Very agreeable and flexible. Everyone raved about the music and how well it fit our venue.
Thanks for following up!
Amanda and Brian

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From: Arioth Harrison
Date: Thu, Jun 19, 2014 at 4:25 PM
Subject: RE: The Whiskey Rebellion and Sam Hill Entertainment
To: Elizabeth Ronayne

Hi Elizabeth,

Thanks for checking in! The members of The Whiskey Rebellion band were great to work with last week. They were respectful of our policies and procedures for loadin/out and worked well with me and my team. I thought the band sounded great and the guests seemed to be enjoying themselves! The band was a perfect complement to the Southern Charm theme!
We look forward to working with you in August and will be in touch closer to the event date.

Best,
Arioth Harrison
Decatur House, DC

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From: Brenda Zeigler
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Date: Thu, Jun 12, 2014 at 10:50 PM
Subject: RE: BroaddusShaw Wedding / Whiskey Rebellion follow up

Andy,
Everything went really well with the Whiskey Rebellion. The guests loved the band and the dance floor was full all evening. Thanks again for your help and we look forward to another wonderful time with your business very soon.
Thank you,
Brenda Zeigler
To Have & To Hold OBX

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From: Carolyn Mertes
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 10:45 AM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion

Hi Andy,
You beat me to the bunch! I'm planning to send a note to Ryan as well. Whiskey Rebellion was excellent. They played wonderfully for the ceremony, and were such a hit during cocktail hour and dinner. Their music was fun and energetic and really gave the audience such a great experience. Numerous guests came up to Cobey and I throughout the night and next day and told us how much they loved the band.
I had the opportunity to meet the band before the ceremony started and they were so sweet and expressed their excitement at playing the event!
I would recommend the band and Sam Hill to others in the future, no question.
Thanks again,
Carolyn

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From: Karina
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 3:13 PM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
Hi Andrew,
Whiskey Rebellion was amazing and so perfect for our event. They arrived
early and were no hassles onsite. It makes the rest of my event and
focusing on our guests that much more easy. We hope to use them again,
everyone truly loved them.
Thanks for setting them up!
Karina

Karina
AOL

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From: jessie
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 7:36 AM
To: juge@samhillbands.com
Subject: RE: The Whiskey Rebellion
Good Morning Andrew,
The Whiskey Rebellion was fantastic! Everyone loved their music (including
me), and they were so helpful with all of the activities we had going on
that evening. They worked with us on everything right from the beginning,
and were totally flexible. They definitely helped make this event more
enjoyable.
We're planning on having this same program at The Boars Head next
year, so we might be giving The Whiskey Rebellion an encore performance! :)
Thanks,
Jessie
Ferguson Enterprises

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From: Megan Grady
Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2014 11:54 AM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Cc: Will Taylor
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion

Hi Andy!

We absolutely loved Whiskey Rebellion! There were people dancing at our wedding who we've never seen let loose before (not even at other weddings!). So many people from our wedding commented how much they loved that we chose a bluegrass band because it was so much more fun to dance to and listen to then a standard DJ. They were so sweet, too, because they chose to play the song we requested for our ceremony (January Wedding, Avett Brothers) as a special last dance song, for just the two of us. Ryan was great about staying in touch with both me and our planner, Cody Grannis (Amore Events by Cody), and was flexible with some of my specific requests for the ceremony, which they did without a problem.
WR is definitely a wonderful band for the bride and groom who don't want a DJ or a big band, but want to stick to their rock/folk/bluegrass musical roots! Would happily go to one of their concerts to hear them play again! They were definitely the perfect choice for our wedding.

Thanks!
Megan

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From: Emily Holloway
Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 12:57 PM
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Band Followup
Hi Justin,
Thanks for checking in. The band was fabulous! They were on time, set up quickly, and were ready to go when we were. So many people complemented them they are fabulous musicians, and knew exactly what to play to get people on the dance floor. They were able to read the crowd and keep the energy going when necessary. They have a huge repertoire, so they could play some requests and role with the vibe of the crowd. They even handled some drunk, microphone hungry guests with humor and grace ;) It was great! I would definitely recommend them and hope to see them live again. They totally helped make our night perfect.
Thanks!
Emily and Julian Dean

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From: Melanie Blount
Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2013 8:03 PM
To: Mike Miglino
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
Hi Mike,
The Whiskey Rebellion was Awesome!!! Ryan and the group were so charming and helpful. Their music was absolutely fantastic! They even learned a love song for Paul and I. I didn't know it, but Paul had learned how to play a particular song for me. So I was given my own private concert at one point from Paul and the band. What a treat!! : )

Thanks for all your help, and I would highly recommend the band to all!
Sincerely,
Melanie and Paul Holzer

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From: Michael Whitton
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 9:37 AM
To: Mike Miglino
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion

Hey Mike,
The band was great! Ryan made sure to come talk to me before the ceremony and volunteered to help us with the iPod that was playing music for the ceremony. He also made sure to talk about all the songs for first dances etc. They played a great variety of music, not too loud during dinner and then kicked it up for the dancing after the food was gone. They played a couple of cool covers and a lot of great dancing music.

Michael

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From: Taylor Henry
Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 2:50 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion

Andy!

Thanks for reaching out! Whiskey Rebellion was AMAZING! Ryan and the crew did a fabulous job and everyone loved the music. Lots of dancing and no one wanted to leave. Thank you for helping us have a special weekend!!

Best,
Taylor

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From: Jennifer Hamlin
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 3:57 PM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Stinson Wedding on 4.20.13 @ Pippin Hill

Andy,
The Whiskey Rebellion created a wonderful and unique musical experience at this event. Every guest had their toes tapping and that was just for the wedding processional! Incredibly talented and nice to work with!

Jennifer Hamlin, CMP
Events with Panache

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From: Hayes Humphreys
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2013 9:26 PM
To: Justin @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion February 5, 2013

Justin

I'm traveling this week, and couldn't actually attend the event this afternoon, but I've been getting nothing but amazing feedback from everyone, including some typically tough critics. The word 'perfect' is being thrown around with reckless abandon. I'm not the least bit surprised, having attended many WR shows, but please pass along my thanks to the band. I hope they enjoyed the event as well. I know we had an absurdly packed house, so they were a major crowd pleaser.

Thanks,
Hayes Humphreys
Devils Backbone Brewing Company

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From: claudia mejerle
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 1:08 PM
To: Beth @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion

Hi Beth!

Thanks so much for following up! I'm so sorry it's taken me a while to get back with you...it's be a slow process to get organized after Brad and I got back from our honeymoon. Blahhh back to reality...

Anywho~ the bad was AWESOME. I felt so good about them even before the wedding day because Ryan was so wonderful to work with and so easy to communicate with. Brad and I felt totally taken care of. WR did such a great job at the ceremony and reception. Everyone LOVED them. Loved that they were both unique and played awesome music. The music was perfect through dinner when everyone was just hanging out and eating and were awesome to dance to later in the night. We were 110% happy with them.

Thank you again for all of your help. You have been wonderful to work with as well. Music was so important to us for the wedding and I feel like we got exactly what we wanted. Yay!

I hope you had a great week and I sure hope we get to work with you guys again in the future. :)

Claudia

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From: Robert Cousins
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 10:59 AM
To: Mike Miglino
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
Mike,
The Whiskey Rebellion was amazing. They were perfect for our ceremony and their set during the cocktail hour was out of this world. People are still asking me who they were and where we found them.
Thanks for all your help.
Best,
Robert

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From: Ben Jasnow
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2012 3:04 PM
To: mike @ sam hill entertainment
Subject: RE: The Whiskey Rebellion

Hi Mike,

I know Gwen has already contacted you, but I want to second her remarks. The band was so great. They were flexible, easy going, and cheerful the whole evening. They are not just a great wedding band, they're a great band, plain and simple, and they gave us a great show. People danced all night, and really danced. At the end of the night they must have played about 6 encores, because people were so enthusiastic about them.

I am so glad they played for us. I can't imagine a more perfect band. It would not have been nearly the same party without them.

Best,
Ben

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From: Gwendolyn Nally
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2012 1:13 PM
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion

Dear Mike,
We had an awesome time! The band was PERFECT, and we've had tons of family and friends ask about them. I can't even imagine what the night would have been like without the Whiskey Rebellion! They really set the tone for the whole party. They had everyone dancing and cheering. It was like no wedding I've ever seen.

In addition, before the party Ryan was awesome about communicating with us. He made a wonderful playlist for when the band was taking a break and even included a last dance a song that played while they were packing up, which he knew that we were thinking of having as our first dance but ended up not choosing. It was a really sweet gesture!

I would recommend these guys to anyone, anywhere, for anything. They've got a great sound and lots of heart.

Hope this helps,
Thanks!
Gwen

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From: Michael Kucera
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 8:58 AM
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion

Good to hear from you Mike. We really lucked out with the weather – our wedding was awesome, and Whiskey Rebellion ROCKED it out! Everyone commented on how awesome the band was! Ryan Phillips is fantastic!!!!!
Thanks for following up,
Mike

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From: Benjamin Mossberg
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 2:32 PM
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion

Hi Mike:
The Whiskey Rebellion was fantastic. They were a great centerpiece to our reception. I would be happy to recommend them to anyone who wants a band for their wedding. Feel free to have them contact me to discuss, especially if they have concerns about having a bluegrass band perform at their wedding reception.
Additionally, both WR and Sam Hill Bands were far and above the easiest vendors for us to work with. There were no surprises and everything went according to plan.
Regards,
Ben and Hilary

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From: Chelsea Oldfield
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 10:07 AM
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: RE: The Whiskey Rebellion

Mike,
Thank you! WR was amazing, exactly what we envisioned for our reception. Most of our guests were commenting on how much they enjoyed the band and inquired as to where they could buy their CD.
WR was very accommodating through the entire process, professional, and delivered a great performance! I will definitely refer the band to others and have already given their information and accolades to the Banquet Manager and Special Events staff at CCV. George and I look forward to the day when we can have WR play at one of our parties! Unfortunately, I think that will be quite some time...definitely after we've paid off the wedding : )
Thank you for your well wishes and professionalism. I've enjoyed working with you.
Sincerely,
Chelsea

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From: Caitlin Sullivan
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 6:06 PM
To: Andy Jaspen
Subject: Re: 3/24/12 Ruperts
Andy
Hi there! I adore Whiskey Rebellion! They were professional, courteous, and they have a fantastic sound. I've never had so many vendors (who hear great bands every single weekend) stop me and ask about a group. They played one of their songs at the ceremony and that was the favorite by far so cool! They were a huge hit and I cannot wait to recommend them to our March clients. Anytime I need a bluegrass band in the future, please send them my way we were blown away by them!
Thanks!
Caitlin Sullivan
Calder Clark Designs

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From: paul bunch
Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 5:54 PM
To: Mike @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
Mike,
I've been meaning to email you for a while. Whiskey Rebellion was completely amazing. Ryan was beyond easy to work with and extremely accommodating. The music was fantastic and they were extremely professional. I can't tell you how many guests commented about how much they enjoyed the band. From ages 3 to 85, everyone seemed to love them. The venue owners were also extremely impressed and commented to me that they would recommend WR to any and all future wedding parties looking for a similar sound at their reception. I can't emphasize enough how positive my experience was with both the band and your company and I will certainly recommend both to anyone I encounter looking to book live music.
Best,
PB

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From: danielleceliafreedman
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 11:35 AM
To: Hank Wells @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Nov 14
They were awesome! The perfect band for the event thank you!
Danielle Freedman
A Dominick Events

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From: Erenrich, Rachel
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 2:56 PM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: RE: The Whiskey Rebellion
Yes, we were very pleased with your performance at the wedding. Everyone had wonderful things to say about your band and I believe your music was very fitting for the style of our wedding. Sorry that we weren't the most organized...neither of us are big planners!
Everything went very well and we thank you again for playing for us!
Rachel Erenrich

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From: Miriam Brady Sohlberg
Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 7:58 AM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: The Whiskey Rebellion
Hi Andy,
Thanks for checking in. The Whiskey Rebellion band was wonderful. Great musicians, good stage presence, and they were a lot of fun to dance to. Everyone really enjoyed them.
Thanks,
Miriam

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From: Gwin Griesbeck Myerberg
Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 5:21 AM
To: Andrew Juge
Subject: RE: Whiskey Rebellion
Hi Andrew,
We couldn't have been more pleased with Whiskey Rebellion. Ryan was so friendly and easy to work with as we planned everything before the wedding, and they were absolutely the highlight of the night. They got everyone out and dancing, let friends come up on stage to sing, and played great song after great song. The reception was at a restaurant, and the band was in the upstairs bar. You could literally see the floors/ceilings shaking above you if you stood downstairs because everyone was dancing and stomping along! I will certainly pass your information along to everyone who has asked about Whiskey Rebellion. A lot of our friends from school live in the Virginia area, so you may get some calls from them for future events. In the meantime, lots of people in Oxford said they wanted to try and get Whiskey Rebellion back down to Mississippi!
Thanks so much for all of your help and suggestion of the band. Please do let me know if I can ever serve as a reference for you/Sam Hill or for Whiskey Rebellion. We're happy to pass along glowing reviews! Happy new year!
best,
Gwin

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From: Shana Pearlman
Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 7:59 AM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Whiskey Rebellion
Hi Andy,
Whiskey Rebellion were awesome. Everyone LOVED the ceremony music and they were great sports when Dan wanted to walk down the aisle to 4'33. They did a fantastic job at the reception and were just a real joy. So thank you so much for the recommendation. They even gave us a couple of CDs, which are now on frequent rotation.
I will definitely recommend you to anyone doing a special event in Virginia. You were great to work with and made what could have been a complicated job very easy.
Thanks very much.
Best,
Shana

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From: Nannette Kallestad
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 10:48 PM
To: 'Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment'
Subject: RE: Whiskey Rebellion at Coxon wedding
Hey, they were awesome. Looked good, very flexible, very talented, and great to have around. Thanks for the great reference!
Nannette Kallestad
The Proper Setting

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From: Adam Norton
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 10:03 PM
To: Andy @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: whiskey rebellion follow up
Hey Andy!
Whiskey Rebellion was wonderful! Very talented, perfect for the evening/venue, and a lead singer with a voice like Natalie Merchant. The band was also extremely friendly, full of smiles, knew our names and went above and beyond by giving us a CD without prompting. It was a great party and the band was the perfect touch!
Adam

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From: Susannah Gust
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 8:24 AM
To: Hank Wells @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Whiskey Rebellion
Hi Hank. They were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. People loved them and they were very professional. We had a great time and a bunch of people asked after who they were. Great, great. Please let them know how much we enjoyed them.
Best,
Susannah Gust

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From: Jessica Stelzner Culverhouse
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 8:24 AM
To: Andrew Juge @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Whiskey Rebellion feedback
Thank you for getting in touch, Andrew.
Whiskey Rebellion played for an informal party on July 4, the night before our wedding. We had all of the guests there to get acquainted before the big day. WR was AMAZING. From the first note they played, everyone was talking about how great the music was. After about an hour into the party, we pushed the tables aside to create a dance floor, and didn't sit down again until the end of the night. Even my 85yearold grandmother was out there! We had guests of all ages and from all over the country, and the music was enjoyed by everyone. One of my teenaged cousins said it was the most fun he'd ever had. It was the perfect atmosphere for our friends and families to meet and get to know each other. And just minutes before the fireworks started, the band started playing America the Beautiful. It was perfect.
We would be thrilled to act as a reference or write a recommendation for Whiskey Rebellion's future clients. We also had a professional photographer there, and we will pass along any photos of the band that she got. Please let us know how we can support this amazing group.
Thanks,
Jessica

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From: Mike McCoy
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 2:01 PM
To: Leah @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Yesterday
Hi Leah,
Sorry for the delayed response. After May 9th I was on a much needed and much relished vacation in Chicago until yesterday. I thought Whiskey Rebellion was great. They were super easy to work with and adapted to the schedule very well. Of course they also played very well and everyone seemed to be enjoying it. I will be sure to keep you in mind for future events, thank you for your help in making this happen!
Take care,
Mike, Appalachian Voices
Charlottesville, VA

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Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 11:44 AM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Whiskey Rebellion follow up

Thank you Andy, it was beautiful. Whiskey Rebellion was absolutely wonderful! They were completely professional, yet like family. That band has tons of potential They also were very helpful with any request of announcement that needed to be made. Thank you again, and I would gladly refer them to anyone interested.
Peace,
Jesse

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From: Riverfront Plaza Concierge
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 3:19 PM
To: Heather @ Sam Hill Entertainment; Andy Jaspen
Subject: RE: Whiskey Rebellion for Wednesday
Heather and Andy,
These guys were great. We ended up having to have the music indoors because
of the threat of rain and they were completely easy going and great to work
with. There was some excellent feedback from the tenants as well. One
gentleman just returned from and Appalachian festival and was excited about
how talented Whiskey Rebellion was. Just thought I would pass the
information along. And thanks so much for all the help in making Riverfront
a Fantastic place to work and play!
Cheers,
Carla

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From: Trevor Runberg
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 5:01 PM
To: 'Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment'
Subject: RE: GeryRunberg Wedding
Andy,
Whiskey Rebellion was fantastic at the rehearsal. They were very professional and I highly recommend them to anyone. Thanks again,
Trevor

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From: Kate Whitehead
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 8:06 AM
To: Andy Jaspen @ Sam Hill Entertainment
Subject: Re: Whiskey Rebellion

Andy,
The big 30th birthday party was a huge success, due largely to the high quality of Whiskey Rebellion. They are fantastic musicians and really great people who brilliantly entertained everyone from my husband’s grandmother down to my 4 year old niece (who thinks Mary is the coolest girl in the world!). I was, and continue to be, more than happy to share your name and the band’s with anyone who complimented me on the party and I hope they call you...then invite me to their party! Everything was topnotch and I will definitely call the next time we need to book a band.
Thanks again!
Kate Whitehead

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