* Client Comments *
Hello Darren and Mirage,
I just wanted to let you and the band know that we thought your group
was just great! Great lead singer, tight sound with the band and
harmonies, we loved it! Thanks for making the party stress free. Next
time we’re in St. Louis , I’ll be sure and look you guys up again.
Parshy Phillips
Trade Marketing Manager
CoolSystems, Inc.
Alameda, California
-Corporate event - June 08 in downtown St. Louis
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Darren
Everyone very much enjoyed the music and evening. If we are back in St.
Louis, I will certainly look to use you again. Thanks for everything!
Best Regards,
Kathy Schillinger
The Nalco Company
Naperville, Ill (Chicago suburb)
Company event held at The Morgan Street Brewery – downtown St. Louis
- April 08
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Thanks again for everything. You guys were great!
We loved having you there and couldn't have done it without you. I hope
we can work together in the future for more of our events.
Josh Simpson
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Reunion (St. Louis University)
Chase Park Plaza Hotel – March 2008
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(NOTE RECEIVED FROM A POTENTIAL CLIENT WHO CHOSE A JAZZ
TRIO FOR HER ENGAGEMENT.)
Thank you Darren!
Thank you for your help – in light of not using your group, it speaks
volumes of your professionalism. Perhaps we’ll have the need for your
services sometime in the future.
Linda Billingsley/Sr. Marketing Coordinator
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Dear Darren,
Happy Holidays!
Your talent and energy really came through to our fans. We know there
was a lot of hard work involved on your part to make it a success. The
St. Louis Rams staff is all in agreement that your music added so much
excitement to our game day product. We look forward to having Mirage
back for the 2008 football season.
Best regards,
Jill Hahn and Kathy Moore
St. Louis Rams
December 07
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Hi Darren,
We have had a lot of positive feedback from our staff that attended the
party. As usual, your band did a fantastic job!
Our dept meeting is this Wednesday morning, where we will probably
set the holiday party date for next year. Can you tell me if your band is
available next year on the Sat 12/6 and 12/13?
Connie Knarr
Executive Vice President
Affiliated Hospitals Dialysis Center
December 07 - repeat client
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Everything was Great! Thank you so much for playing at our holiday party.
Thanks,
Dionna Helfers
Success Group International
December 07
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My wife and I enjoyed your music last night at the Hardee's Christmas
Party. By the way, I played in bands for many years and owned Cliff
Cave Music Store in Oakville –we operated from 1977 to 1983.
Again, you guys are great and added so much to a wonderful evening in
the Star Light Room of the Chase Park Plaza.
A Merry Christmas to you all.
Emmett Taylor
December 07 - Hardees’ corporate holiday party – repeat client
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Darren,
Everything was excellent. Several people commented today how great
the band was! The whole night was a lot of fun!
Thanks!!
Karen Luchetti
Nov 07
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Hi Darren,
I just wanted to say thank you for coming down this last weekend to
share your talented band with us. You guys were terrific! I hope that
everyone had a great time down here. I hope we can work it out for you to
return sometime! We'll definitely stay in touch! Have a great day and
thanks again!
Nora Witbrodt
Program Director
YMCA Trout Lodge and Camp Lakewood
October 2007
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I am the daughter of the groom from the June 15th wedding @ The
Christy. I just came home from the wedding and could not go to sleep
before I checked you out on the net and sent a few people a link to your
page. I attempted to leave a comment but was not sure how to do so.
You were AWESOME. I am sure that you have heard that before many
times, but this was a very special evening for everyone there and you
made the night. My daughter, 3 year old Jaden, and Megan, her new
cousin, will never forget Heather and the other members for bringing
them into the band and making them a part of the night.
You were nothing less than amazing and perfect.
Thanks so much!!!!!!
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Darren,
WE want to thank YOU!! I truly believe that it is the band that makes a
wedding fun. Years later people will not remember what they ate or
drank or any of the other details that we mothers strive so hard to make
perfect at our children's weddings. What they will remember is whether
or not they had fun and it is the band that makes it fun. You guys are
great. Please extend our thanks to everyone in the band.
Janet O'Connell (Mother of the Groom)
June 07
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Darren,
We want to thank you for doing an excellent job! Everyone had a great
time. We really enjoyed the evening and we got several compliments on
your performance.
Thank you so much!
Mick and Karen Erickson – May 07
P.S. - Jamaica was awesome and very relaxing.
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Everyone had fun at the reception and the band did a great job. We
might even be having another wedding there next year at this time - our
son.
Thank you again for making Becki and Anthony's reception one they will
never forget.
Patti Stack (Mother of the Bride)
May 07
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Darren,
Please thank the members of your band for the wonderful entertainment
Saturday evening. We would certainly love to have your band join us next
year also - we just have to decide where so we can book a date. Go
ahead and send us the Saturday evening dates you have available in
Dec. '07 and Jan. '08.
Connie Knarr
Executive Vice-President
Affiliated Hospitals Dialysis Center
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Darren – you guys were a huge hit and I thank you so very much for
making it a perfect night. Dennis is still trying to figure how I pulled it off.
Thank you for all your help and I will certainly pass your name along to
anyone who is looking for a great band. Thanks to everyone and God
Bless.
Sandy Yanko
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Our sincere appreciation for making our festival a huge success.
Our Lady of the Presentation Festival Committee - September 06
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Dear Darren,
On behalf of the Kirkwood * Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce,
members and staff, I take this opportunity to express our sincerest
appreciation for Mirage’s entertainment in the Chamber’s 60th Annual
Installation and Awards Banquet.
Mirage was such a treat. You all kept members on their feet throughout
your entire stage time. I have received numerous compliments on the
songs chosen and the band members. A few people said this was the
best installation party they have ever been to.
Again, thank you for making our 60th year anniversary a night we will
never forget.
Best,
Steve Lewis
V.P. Marketing – Kirkwood * Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce
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Hi Darren!
I plan on sending you a letter (written) as well, but I just wanted to send a
quickie-email “thank you!!!!!!!!” for all of your efforts and help with the
music for our wedding and reception. YOU WERE TRULY GREAT!!! I
really appreciate your extra efforts to contact me, keep in touch with me
and even TRACK ME DOWN (lol) to pick things up! I know I certainly
wasn’t the most responsive, timely, and easy to work with bride.
We received many compliments on our ceremony music (Heather and
Kurt) and many, many on you guys at the reception!! Everyone had a
blast and much of that was due to the music!! The dance floor was
packed consistently—we were so delighted! And of course, thank you for
playing overtime---we STILL didn’t want you to go after an extra hour!
You all were great but I must single you out as a wonderful contact
person. It meant a lot to us that you even took your own time to come to
our ceremony to kind of make sure all was in place and even add a little
something to “On Eagle’s Wings”.
You take delight and pride in your music and band business and it
shows. That’s a rarity these days!! Just wanted to let you know that we
noticed.
Thanks and we plan on keeping in touch, recommending you all and
seeing you perform in the future.
Jennifer Elfrink
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Thank you, thank you, thank you Darren. We loved the band. You all are
truly consummate professionals. Please pass along my gratitude to the
rest of the band members as well.
Ms. Judy Petry.
American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, Washington DC
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Mirage,
Thanks again for another great performance at our pool party. It seemed
to be the perfect evening, the weather cooperated, the food was great
and most of all, you did a fantastic job of getting the folks up dancing.
I've had numerous compliments regarding your band- in fact, I gave your
business card to a young lady in the complex who is getting married.
We’ll see you again next year!
Jeannette Tannert
The Villas of Brentwood
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Darren and Mirage,
Thanks for bringing life to our wedding reception. The sounds of Mirage
is ‘music to our ears’.
Ron and Marilyn Kister
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Thank you so much... you all did a great job and the reception was great!
You guys did an excellent job and I will be sure to pass the word along
to others... many have complemented us on a great band and I agree!
Catana & John Pearson
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Darren,
We were both very pleased with Mirage's performance. You guys were
awesome! Your announcements were smooth, the music was exactly
what we had envisioned, and allowing my brother's band to play was very
much appreciated. Thanks again and we will recommend you to all of
our engaged friends.
Ben and Jenna Voss
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The Members of Mirage,
Matt and I can’t thank you enough for the wonderful job you did at our
wedding! All of our guests raved about how much they enjoyed the
band.
We are very appreciative of your attention to detail and your willingness to
learn and play our special songs, most especially our first dance sung
beautifully by Heather. Your music added a touch of class to our
wedding. You were able to get the guests out on the dance floor and
everyone had a great time. We are absolutely thrilled and will be sure to
recommend you in the future.
Dr. and Mrs. Matt Little
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Thanks again for a wonderful evening. It’s two weeks later, and people
are still raving about the music at our wedding. Not only was the music
great, but it was a pleasure working with you both before and during the
wedding. Your “tone” as MC was perfect. You were responsive to us and
our guests. All in all - a great evening. Thanks again.
Maria Davidson
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After Nancy and I came out to hear you at Harry’s West, we were
impressed by your band, but we did not imagine what an impact you
would have on our wedding reception. In short, we can not thank you
enough for the ‘joy’ you added to your reception. We’ve already given
your name and number to a few friends who are getting married next
year.
(We hope to see you at their wedding receptions!)
Thanks again, you made the whole experience a pleasure.
Tom Elridge
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Mirage,
We just got our wedding video back and it reminded me of what a
fantastic job you and the band did. Not only was the music wonderful,
people were talking about it for weeks. Darren, I must thank you
personally, for the great customer service you provided us. You were
always quick to respond to all of our requests.
Nina Lechner
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Darren,
Thanks so much for making our parent’s anniversary party very special.
The mix of music was great, appealing to all ages and just the right
volume. Pass along our thanks to the rest of the group.
Michelle Bradford
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Darren,
Thank you so much for a wonderful evening at my son's wedding! David
and Mikayla’s' wedding and reception was a magical time for all of us.
Our family and friends loved your music and received so much pleasure
from the whole night of entertainment.
Never did I think I’d be part of a conga line, but oh what great fun. While I
was a little sore the next day, it was certainly worth it.
Please let the other members of your fine band know the fun everyone
had. Let us know when you are playing a public venue, we’d love to
comeout and bring some friends.
Cheers!
Mrs. Martin Van Buren
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Darren,
I just wanted to email you and let you know what a great job you and the
band did at my wedding. The reception wouldn't have been the same
without you and I appreciate all the hard work you did before the wedding
to make sure everything went smoothly. I have been referring you to other
brides, but if you need a reference for anyone just let me know.
By the way, my husband and I went to St. Joe's V Day dance last night
and I don't know the bands name or anything.....but I hope the St. Vincent
De Paul books you guys for next year. The band played strictly rock and
almost no one danced.
Anyway, thanks again....I am hoping I'll be able to come see you guys
perform again soon.
God Bless,
Teresa Pingleton
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Hello All,
Thank you so much for playing at our Fall Festival last Saturday.
Everyone had such a great time and everyone wants you back for next
year! Sorry about the cold and hope it didn’t cause too many problems.
Plan on outside again next year as long as you don’t mind. Also, I’ve
been telling some friends about the band and we’re looking for your
schedule, it’s not online. Thanks again and see you soon.
Chris Vitale
St. Joseph’s Parish
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Darren,
I cannot tell you how many compliments Mirage got!! You should be very
proud of your work!!! Everyone enjoyed you guys so much it is
unbelievable!! A million compliments!!! Thank you for everything!!
You really made the reception and helped all go smoothly!! They all
said a "Live" band makes such a difference! I knew it would too!!!
Excellent job!!!!!!!!!! I just can't say enough and neither can anyone
else!!!
We thank you sooooooooo much for everything!!!!
God Bless!!!
Love,
Doug and Gail :)
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Dear Darren,
Words cannot express my gratitude to Mirage. Mirage literally made our
wedding reception everything Greg and I wanted it to be. From the time
we met you, we knew that we did not want any other band to be a part of
our wedding day. The interaction with the crowd is fantastic, not to
mention your music and sound. Even the people that did not dance
enjoyed listening to every second of your music. You guys are simply
phenomenal and when my brother gets married in the next year or so, I
will make sure he chooses a date that will allow you to entertain at his
wedding. All I can say is NEVER CHANGE I seriously do not know if you
can get any better. Thanks again. It is one wedding reception people will
not forget and that is because of MIRAGE. Take Care and see ya at
Harry's!
Tammy and Greg Duepmann
June 10, 2006
Wedding Reception in Washington, MO
