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* Client Comments *
| M I R A G E |
A nice note received from Mr. Bob McCulloch, St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney, whose daughter's
reception we played in September, 2011.
Darren,
Thanks so much for helping us celebrate the marriage of Elizabeth and Matt. The band was great and made
the party that much better.
Thanks again,
Bob and Carolyn
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Dear Mirage,
I wanted to thank you so much for the great time at our wedding reception. You guys truly made the night.
Although we had a small crowd, the dance floor was always packed. We received so many compliments
from our guests. We will definitely pass your contact info along to anyone looking for a band. Thank you for
helping to make our day so memorable.
Leah and Matt
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A very nice note received from the bride - Annie Reichardt - Reception at the Chase Park Plaza - July 2011
Hi Darren!
We got back from our honeymoon last Monday and moved on Friday to Houston, Texas! It has been a crazy
month for us!
Mirage was a HUGE hit at our wedding! Our family and friends can't stop talking about you guys! You not
only sound amazing, but you also were fabulous at working the crowd. You had everyone up dancing by the
first song and you had a huge crowd chanting "one more song" in the late hours of the evening. You were off
the charts! Please feel free to use us on your list of recommendations. We could go on and on about how
much we love Mirage! Thank you for making our special day so much fun!
Thanks Again!
Annie Reichhardt Kelly :)
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A nice note received from the Mother of the Bride - Aug 2011 - Reception held at Chaumette Winery
I want you to know we couldn’t have been happier with Mirage. You helped make Leah and Matt’s wedding
perfect. Everyone had such positive things to say about the music. Thanks so much and if you ever need a
recommendation, give them my number. I know Leah will post comments on your website. Hope the trip
home was not too harrowing!
Paula Goldberg
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Note received from Darren Noelken after Mirage's performance - July 2011.
Mirage was a great addition to the Lake Saint Louis Parks & Recreation Summer Concert Series. Everyone
loved them & danced all night.
Darren Noelken
Recreation Supervisor
City of Lake Saint Louis
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Note received from the bride's father - reception at the Chase Park Plaza - July 2011.
Darren- Mirage was the main reason the reception was such a great time. Everyone was talking about how
the dance floor was jammed from start to finish! We couldn't have been happier! Please feel free to use us
as an endorsement.
Regards,
Bill Reichhardt
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This note was received from a guest at a recent wedding reception at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel. He's a
professional musician from Houston, Texas that sat in with Mirage to sing a few songs. July 2011
Hi Darren,
Thank you ever so kindly for allowing me to sing at the reception. I had an awesome time and I think Annie
and Mike really liked it. You guys were great. The dance floor was rocking all night.
Cheers,
Cas
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A very nice note received from an Event Planner from Kansas City who recently booked Mirage for an event at
Sheraton Westport - July 2011.
Darren,
Thank you so much! You guys did a wonderful job and I will for sure keep you in mind for future events.
Melissa
Melissa Sitterding
Meeting & Event Planning
Bayer Healthcare LLC
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Darren and all the Members of Mirage,
Thank you so much for everything both at the reception and during the time leading up to it. The music was
perfect and kept people out on the dance floor, which is exactly what we were looking for in a band. You
really helped to make it a special night. Several of our friends and family commented on how much they
enjoyed the music and especially the horns. Thanks again for helping to make our wedding reception a
special and fun event for all!
Sincerely,
Laura and Jason
Reception May 2011 - St. Louis Women's Club - Central West End
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Darren and Mirage,
I could not have asked for anything more. It was the perfect day. Everyone is saying how great the band was.
You guys are great. You were so easy to work with and helpful the night of the reception. I believe that the
music really makes the reception. And your band did just that. Thanks so much for being a big part of our
families' special day.
Sincerely,
Wendy and Bruce
Note received from Bride's parents. Reception held in Sullivan, MO - June 2011
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Mirage recently performed at a benefit (at Ozzies in downdown St. Louis) for a beautiful little girl
(Brooklynn Sharps) with epilepsy. Below is a very kind note received from her Mother. - April 2011
Dear Members of Mirage,
I wanted to thank you once more for taking the time to play at my daughters benefit this past Sunday at
Ozzie's. Not only is your band amazing, but each of you as individuals as well. With all that Brooklynn has
been through one thing we know that she enjoys and we use as part of her therapy is music. Although we
appreciated all the different characters that showed up at the event, I can assure you that you were the
highlight of her day. Music is one thing that Brooklynn responds to and can participate in and you made that
possible for her. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. Again, I truly am grateful that you took the
time to come and play for us. We loved every moment. Can't wait to meet again. I attached a picture of us
together and will soon send lots more we took of you performing. May God continue to bless your band each
member and your families!
Patricia Sharps
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Darren and the Members of Mirage,
Thank you so much for everything. Your band was outstanding and everyone said kudos for the
entertainment. There are not words that could say enough on how happy we all were with your services.
I unfortunately did not get to meet the organist for his service, but he also was fabulous. He brought many to
tears with the Ave Maria at the rose presentation to "Mary".
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have been singing your praises to everyone I come into contact with.
Hopefully it will bring you more gigs! You were fabulous!!!
Pat Adams
Mother of the Bride/March 5th, 2011 - Rivercamp at the St. Louis Zoo
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Darren,
We loved you guys!!! You were absolutely perfect that day! We had a LOTof compliments about you.
Thanks so much!
Kelly and Troy
Bride and Groom
Reception October 2010 - Crowne Plaza
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Darren,
We really enjoyed your music and had lots of compliments on the band from our guests! There were two
different couples in attendance who have upcoming weddings and no band as of yet. They REALLY liked
the music, and so I am passing your band's name/phone number off to each of them. If I had their emails,
I'd send them to you so you could contact them directly. But at least they got to hear you for an entire evening
and also see the response from the guests, so they know what to expect at their own receptions.
Karen Schwaegel
Mother of the Bride
Oct 2010 - Crowne Plaza Clayton
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Hello Darren,
I had a great time working with you at the Crowne Plaza in Clayton for the Schwaegel-Kirbach wedding.
I am very active in marketing, blogging and social media.
I decided to post you in my Vendor Spotlight.
Please click on the link below.
http://weddingliaison.blogspot.com/p/vendor-spotlight.html
I am sorry I did not get a chance to say goodbye.
When you took your first break - I left a few minutes after.
I said goodbye to your other band members.
I realized I forgot something as I was driving home.
I turned around and saw you and the band in full swing with the female singer.
You were playing 'At Last' - so powerful !!
I hope we get to work together again.
Please send me a mailing address and I will pass along a few business cards.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Burke, PBC™
All Budget Event Planning :: Social, Wedding, Corporate
Email received from an Event Planner Mirage worked with on October 30, 2010
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Dear Members of Mirage:
Thanks for such a great evening at Megan and Justin's wedding. I believe fun was had by all. Hope to work
with you again in the future.
Warmest regards,
Lisa Zweifel
Eventz Planning
Wedding and Event Planning
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Darren and all members of Mirage,
My wife and I were so pleased with our daughter's wedding and decided it was because of the people we
selected to be a part of it. Mirage was the perfect band for our guests. The dance floor was packed the
entire night as everyone enjoyed your many talents. The addition of the horns to the group made a great
group even better! In addition to the musical aspect, your kindness in allowing the groom's brother and our
nephew to sit in and play during a break, will give our families something to talk about for years to come.
Thank you for truly becoming part of our "family" for one night. We hope that we will be fortunate enough to
attend another event where Mirage is playing.
Gratefully,
Greg and Laura Moats
Note received from bride's parents/August 2010/Reception @ Hilton at the Ballpark
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Hi Darren,
Thank you for the great entertainment! I enjoyed meeting you and the members of the band - a fantastic
group of musicians - you just can't go wrong hiring Mirage! I will download the bio and print one out for my
couple in Washington, MO. I will also include it in my swag folders that I give my potential brides.
I would be happy to give you a great referral, so don't hesitate to give my name out.
Your website has been posted on the main blog page of my website.
Thanks again Darren for the information. It would be a pleasure to work with you in the future!
Warm Regards,
Tami Heroff
Owner/Planner/Coordinator
Perfect Day Weddings & Events, LLC
A letter received from Ms. Tami Heroff, a Wedding Planner Mirage recently worked with - August 2010.
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Hey Darren -
Mirage was just right for our wedding! We're so happy to have found you. Everything worked out just as we
had hoped - great music, dance floor packed, and everyone having a great time. I can't tell you how many
compliments we received on you guys, so thank you! Please let us know how or where we can post the very
positive feedback we have for the band so others can see, and definitely give our names to any couples that
are looking to have you play at their wedding.
It was definitely our pleasure having you play at our wedding. We really appreciate you setting up early,
learning our 2 songs so last-minute, allowing us to use the speakers and lights through the end of the night,
and being so easy to work with overall! You guys were great!!
Thanks,
Karissa
Wedding reception - Palladium St. Louis, August 2010
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Thank you! The band was great! We enjoyed having you.
Thanks,
Jennifer Lepper
Political Fundraiser, Quincy, Illinois
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Darren,
Sorry for the delay in getting this to you. It has been a crazy few months.
Mirage was part of our wedding celebration on 4.10.10 and did a FANTASTIC job! They played during our
cocktail hour, dinner, and got the crowd dancing after dinner. They worked with us on our special request
songs and even learned our wedding song, "You are the Best Thing" by Ray LaMontagne. The crowd had
so much dancing with Mirage; everyone was out on the dance floor having a blast. We even had a chorus
singing to "Don't Stop Believin". We would highly recommend Mirage for your special events.
If you ever need referrals, we would be more than happy to speak to interested couples.
Many thanks - Natalie
-referral letter from a happy bride
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Helloooooooooo Mirage!
I've been sitting here trying to think of the words enthusiastic and grateful enough to describe how much I
appreciate what you did for our wedding celebration. Mirage created magic for us all that night. What a
memorable evening! I have never enjoyed myself, family or friends more! We are huge fans, and thank you
from the bottom of our hearts for helping create the best wedding we could have possibily imagined. You
are the talk of the town, and should be. Your performance was flawless.
Melisa and Ben Wohldmann
Darren,
You were so wonderful to chat with, and get to know. You are sincerly professionl, and it was SO easy to
work with you. You offered us great ideas, and had the most positive attitude. We can't wait to hear you all
play again. You are one of a kind!
Melisa
Two emails received from Melisa and Ben Wohldmann - Reception May 8, 2010 - LaChateau - Frontenac
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This bride contacted Mirage about playing her reception. As we were already booked, we provided a few
recommendations of other bands and received this nice note:
Hi Darren,
Thank you so much for the great referrals. I have contacted a few of your suggestions and hoping for some
good things to come. I really appreciate your help!
Alice C.
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Darren,
GREAT JOB! I had a great time and I have heard nothing but great things from our guests. I look forward to
seeing you next year!
Thank you again,
Gena Breyne - VP Community Relations and Events
O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce
Art and Wine Gala for O'Fallon MO Chamber of Commerce - February 2010
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To the Members of Mirage,
Once again thanks for a wonderful event. I will certainly keep you in mind for any upcoming events I hear
about.
Have a great day!!
Fran Radtke
Nestlé Purina PetCare
-Company Party - January 10/Four Seasons Hotel at Lumeire' Place
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Members of Mirage,
Everyone thought you guys were wonderful - you really helped make the wedding reception a huge
success. Thanks for everything you did.
Vicki Dunn
Wedding Reception /St. Louis Hilton at the Ballpark - Dec 09
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Dear Members of Mirage,
Ryan and I cannot thank you enough for your help in making our wedding reception a complete success.
Mirage did an incredible job and I am still receiving compliments about the band. We couldn't be more
pleased with our choice of music.
I know the evening was a success because at the end of the night, no one wanted to leave - everyone
wanted to hear more. Thank you also for being so accommodating and easy to work with. The evening was
truly amazing and it would not have been possible without you. We will definitely be recommending Mirage
and we cannot wait to see you perform in the future.
Sincerely,
Shelly and Ryan
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You guys were awesome! The night was made because of Mirage! Everyone loved the music and can't wait
to see you again at our next event! Thanks so much!
Courtney Zimmerman
Disable Citizens Alliance for Independence
Cuba, Missouri - October 2009
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Mirage,
Thank you so much for everything you did to make our wedding so great. The music was AMAZING and I
appreciate the special steps you took to make it special for us.
Thanks so much for everything!
Katie and Andy
Wedding Reception/Whittemore House - October 09
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Hi Darren,
Thank you again for making our wedding reception fantastic! All our guests are still raving over how great
Mirage was and how much fun they had. We can't thank you enough for all your extra help and even learning
some new songs. We would highly recommend Mirage to anyone ... you guys are great!
Thanks again,
Ellen Benge
(Wedding Reception Aug 09/Glen Echo Country Club)
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Darren,
Kyle and I had a wonderful time on our honeymoon and yes, it wasn't much fun coming back to reality. :)
Everyone told us they had a blast at our reception and that our band was great and really knew how to get
the crowd going!! One of our friends told another couple who just got engaged that you guys were an
awesome band. The couple ended up coming out to Bobby' where Kyle and I listened to you guys play. So,
hopefully they hire you to play at their wedding!!!! :)
Thanks again for playing at our reception.
Bethany & Kyle Battas
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Darren,
In preparation for your performance on June 21, 2009 at the Summer Concerts in the Park series hosted by
the Twin City Area Chamber of Commerce, I had asked the band to “bring it” in order to impress the crowd.
All I can say is that the band did “bring it” by putting on a crowd pleasing performance on a very hot Sunday
evening in the park. From the very first song, Bonnie set the mood for the evening by kicking the performance
into high gear with her searing vocals. The band quickly recognized the situation and proceeded to match
her song for song through out the evening. Mirage has my thumbs up for a band that can provide top notch
entertainment to such a varied crowd that attended the concert. Thanks again for putting on a crowd-
pleasing concert.
Dan Rowe
Chairperson
Summer Concerts in the Park Series
Twin City Area Chamber of Commerce
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(NOTE RECEIVED FROM MOTHER OF THE BRIDE. MIRAGE IS ALSO PLAYING OLDEST DAUGHTER'S
WEDDING IN OCTOBER)
Darren,
The band was awesome!!!!!!!!!!! Meghan, Dave, Dale and I had the most wonderful evening. I was so sorry I
didn't see you at the end of the evening to thank you!!!
I so appreciate everything and can't wait to hear you again in October.
Hoping to see you again real soon.
All the Best,
Angie
(Wedding Reception/June 09 - Algonquin Golf Club)
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Hi Darren! Oh my gosh...all great things are being said about Mirage during, after and still about how great
you guys were! I know that it took a lot to learn the three songs, but I want you to know how special that touch
was and how I will always remember dancing with Peter and my dad to those songs!
You guys are the best! Thank you so much!
Best,
Brooke
(Wedding Reception/May 09 – The St. Louis Artist Guild)
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Thank you to everyone in Mirage for making our reception amazing. We had several guests comment about
how great the band performed. You guys really made our day a special one!""
Rachel and Jeffrey Peine
Wedding Reception – Bogey Hills Country Club
May 09
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(THE FOLLOWING NOTE WAS RECEIVED FROM A YOUNG LADY WHO WAS INITIALLY INTERESTED IN
THE BAND FOR HER RECEPTION, BUT HIRED A FAMILY MEMBER’S BAND IN LIEU OF MIRAGE – FEB 09).
Darren,
Out of all of the wedding vendors that I've had to deal with since May, I have to say that you have been one of
the best ones to deal with. The way you handled all of my questions and the time that you spent e-mailing
and talking with us, were top notch! I really appreciate it and if there is anything else that you need, please
let me know, I would love to help. If you ever need a reference or if you have any other websites you would
like me to post a comment, just let me know. I will do it without hesitation. I am going to refer you to
everyone I know.
I also plan on getting on the wedding forums after we get married to chat with the other brides that are going
to go through what I am right now. I'd like to mention your band there as well. Is it ok if I put your name and
email out there? It'll be after Sept though. Just want to make sure b/4 I broadcast to anyone who happens to
read my comments. I will just post something to the extent of: that we heard you play, we liked you, your
price was reasonable & certainly worth contacting you for more information.
I'll talk with soon,
Amber
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Mirage,
Once again you did a GREAT job of entertaining our fans this football season. We hope to see you again
next year. Thanks for everything and happy holidays to you and yours.
Jill Hahn
St. Louis Rams
December 08
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Thank you, Mirage, for making our wedding reception so wonderful with the excellent music and
entertainment you all provided that evening! Our
wedding day was so beautiful and your band make it even more fabulous with the awesome tunes with a
variety of fast and slow songs from the 70's, 80's and 90's that filled the dance floor with our guests all night!
Thank you for letting the Father of the Bride join in on a special song playing his harmonica with the band,
which will always be a special memory to our family. We sincerely appreciate all the time and effort you put
into the high quality music you played at our reception. We wish we had another special occasion in the near
future, because Mirage will be first on our list to call for the music entertainment at our next event!!
Thank you!
Corbett and Kara Shannon
(Wedding Reception/October 2008 - The Country Club of St. Albans)
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Hi Darren!
We are doing great! We had a wonderful honeymoon! Now we're trying to get our house in order. It's kinda’
of messy right now.
Thanks for everything! Several of our guests have told us how much they enjoyed the band.
Thanks again!
Tina and Dan
(Wedding Reception / September 2008)
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Hello Darren,
Just a note to say thanks. I think everyone enjoyed the evening. We loved the music and look forward to
working together again next year.
Have a great weekend!
Jodi Rovelto
Lake St. Louis Owners Association
Outdoor Concert @ Lake St. Louis – September 08
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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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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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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.
reception we played in September, 2011.
Darren,
Thanks so much for helping us celebrate the marriage of Elizabeth and Matt. The band was great and made
the party that much better.
Thanks again,
Bob and Carolyn
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Dear Mirage,
I wanted to thank you so much for the great time at our wedding reception. You guys truly made the night.
Although we had a small crowd, the dance floor was always packed. We received so many compliments
from our guests. We will definitely pass your contact info along to anyone looking for a band. Thank you for
helping to make our day so memorable.
Leah and Matt
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A very nice note received from the bride - Annie Reichardt - Reception at the Chase Park Plaza - July 2011
Hi Darren!
We got back from our honeymoon last Monday and moved on Friday to Houston, Texas! It has been a crazy
month for us!
Mirage was a HUGE hit at our wedding! Our family and friends can't stop talking about you guys! You not
only sound amazing, but you also were fabulous at working the crowd. You had everyone up dancing by the
first song and you had a huge crowd chanting "one more song" in the late hours of the evening. You were off
the charts! Please feel free to use us on your list of recommendations. We could go on and on about how
much we love Mirage! Thank you for making our special day so much fun!
Thanks Again!
Annie Reichhardt Kelly :)
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A nice note received from the Mother of the Bride - Aug 2011 - Reception held at Chaumette Winery
I want you to know we couldn’t have been happier with Mirage. You helped make Leah and Matt’s wedding
perfect. Everyone had such positive things to say about the music. Thanks so much and if you ever need a
recommendation, give them my number. I know Leah will post comments on your website. Hope the trip
home was not too harrowing!
Paula Goldberg
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Note received from Darren Noelken after Mirage's performance - July 2011.
Mirage was a great addition to the Lake Saint Louis Parks & Recreation Summer Concert Series. Everyone
loved them & danced all night.
Darren Noelken
Recreation Supervisor
City of Lake Saint Louis
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Note received from the bride's father - reception at the Chase Park Plaza - July 2011.
Darren- Mirage was the main reason the reception was such a great time. Everyone was talking about how
the dance floor was jammed from start to finish! We couldn't have been happier! Please feel free to use us
as an endorsement.
Regards,
Bill Reichhardt
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This note was received from a guest at a recent wedding reception at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel. He's a
professional musician from Houston, Texas that sat in with Mirage to sing a few songs. July 2011
Hi Darren,
Thank you ever so kindly for allowing me to sing at the reception. I had an awesome time and I think Annie
and Mike really liked it. You guys were great. The dance floor was rocking all night.
Cheers,
Cas
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A very nice note received from an Event Planner from Kansas City who recently booked Mirage for an event at
Sheraton Westport - July 2011.
Darren,
Thank you so much! You guys did a wonderful job and I will for sure keep you in mind for future events.
Melissa
Melissa Sitterding
Meeting & Event Planning
Bayer Healthcare LLC
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Darren and all the Members of Mirage,
Thank you so much for everything both at the reception and during the time leading up to it. The music was
perfect and kept people out on the dance floor, which is exactly what we were looking for in a band. You
really helped to make it a special night. Several of our friends and family commented on how much they
enjoyed the music and especially the horns. Thanks again for helping to make our wedding reception a
special and fun event for all!
Sincerely,
Laura and Jason
Reception May 2011 - St. Louis Women's Club - Central West End
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Darren and Mirage,
I could not have asked for anything more. It was the perfect day. Everyone is saying how great the band was.
You guys are great. You were so easy to work with and helpful the night of the reception. I believe that the
music really makes the reception. And your band did just that. Thanks so much for being a big part of our
families' special day.
Sincerely,
Wendy and Bruce
Note received from Bride's parents. Reception held in Sullivan, MO - June 2011
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Mirage recently performed at a benefit (at Ozzies in downdown St. Louis) for a beautiful little girl
(Brooklynn Sharps) with epilepsy. Below is a very kind note received from her Mother. - April 2011
Dear Members of Mirage,
I wanted to thank you once more for taking the time to play at my daughters benefit this past Sunday at
Ozzie's. Not only is your band amazing, but each of you as individuals as well. With all that Brooklynn has
been through one thing we know that she enjoys and we use as part of her therapy is music. Although we
appreciated all the different characters that showed up at the event, I can assure you that you were the
highlight of her day. Music is one thing that Brooklynn responds to and can participate in and you made that
possible for her. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. Again, I truly am grateful that you took the
time to come and play for us. We loved every moment. Can't wait to meet again. I attached a picture of us
together and will soon send lots more we took of you performing. May God continue to bless your band each
member and your families!
Patricia Sharps
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Darren and the Members of Mirage,
Thank you so much for everything. Your band was outstanding and everyone said kudos for the
entertainment. There are not words that could say enough on how happy we all were with your services.
I unfortunately did not get to meet the organist for his service, but he also was fabulous. He brought many to
tears with the Ave Maria at the rose presentation to "Mary".
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have been singing your praises to everyone I come into contact with.
Hopefully it will bring you more gigs! You were fabulous!!!
Pat Adams
Mother of the Bride/March 5th, 2011 - Rivercamp at the St. Louis Zoo
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Darren,
We loved you guys!!! You were absolutely perfect that day! We had a LOTof compliments about you.
Thanks so much!
Kelly and Troy
Bride and Groom
Reception October 2010 - Crowne Plaza
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Darren,
We really enjoyed your music and had lots of compliments on the band from our guests! There were two
different couples in attendance who have upcoming weddings and no band as of yet. They REALLY liked
the music, and so I am passing your band's name/phone number off to each of them. If I had their emails,
I'd send them to you so you could contact them directly. But at least they got to hear you for an entire evening
and also see the response from the guests, so they know what to expect at their own receptions.
Karen Schwaegel
Mother of the Bride
Oct 2010 - Crowne Plaza Clayton
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Hello Darren,
I had a great time working with you at the Crowne Plaza in Clayton for the Schwaegel-Kirbach wedding.
I am very active in marketing, blogging and social media.
I decided to post you in my Vendor Spotlight.
Please click on the link below.
http://weddingliaison.blogspot.com/p/vendor-spotlight.html
I am sorry I did not get a chance to say goodbye.
When you took your first break - I left a few minutes after.
I said goodbye to your other band members.
I realized I forgot something as I was driving home.
I turned around and saw you and the band in full swing with the female singer.
You were playing 'At Last' - so powerful !!
I hope we get to work together again.
Please send me a mailing address and I will pass along a few business cards.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Burke, PBC™
All Budget Event Planning :: Social, Wedding, Corporate
Email received from an Event Planner Mirage worked with on October 30, 2010
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Dear Members of Mirage:
Thanks for such a great evening at Megan and Justin's wedding. I believe fun was had by all. Hope to work
with you again in the future.
Warmest regards,
Lisa Zweifel
Eventz Planning
Wedding and Event Planning
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Darren and all members of Mirage,
My wife and I were so pleased with our daughter's wedding and decided it was because of the people we
selected to be a part of it. Mirage was the perfect band for our guests. The dance floor was packed the
entire night as everyone enjoyed your many talents. The addition of the horns to the group made a great
group even better! In addition to the musical aspect, your kindness in allowing the groom's brother and our
nephew to sit in and play during a break, will give our families something to talk about for years to come.
Thank you for truly becoming part of our "family" for one night. We hope that we will be fortunate enough to
attend another event where Mirage is playing.
Gratefully,
Greg and Laura Moats
Note received from bride's parents/August 2010/Reception @ Hilton at the Ballpark
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Hi Darren,
Thank you for the great entertainment! I enjoyed meeting you and the members of the band - a fantastic
group of musicians - you just can't go wrong hiring Mirage! I will download the bio and print one out for my
couple in Washington, MO. I will also include it in my swag folders that I give my potential brides.
I would be happy to give you a great referral, so don't hesitate to give my name out.
Your website has been posted on the main blog page of my website.
Thanks again Darren for the information. It would be a pleasure to work with you in the future!
Warm Regards,
Tami Heroff
Owner/Planner/Coordinator
Perfect Day Weddings & Events, LLC
A letter received from Ms. Tami Heroff, a Wedding Planner Mirage recently worked with - August 2010.
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Hey Darren -
Mirage was just right for our wedding! We're so happy to have found you. Everything worked out just as we
had hoped - great music, dance floor packed, and everyone having a great time. I can't tell you how many
compliments we received on you guys, so thank you! Please let us know how or where we can post the very
positive feedback we have for the band so others can see, and definitely give our names to any couples that
are looking to have you play at their wedding.
It was definitely our pleasure having you play at our wedding. We really appreciate you setting up early,
learning our 2 songs so last-minute, allowing us to use the speakers and lights through the end of the night,
and being so easy to work with overall! You guys were great!!
Thanks,
Karissa
Wedding reception - Palladium St. Louis, August 2010
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Thank you! The band was great! We enjoyed having you.
Thanks,
Jennifer Lepper
Political Fundraiser, Quincy, Illinois
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Darren,
Sorry for the delay in getting this to you. It has been a crazy few months.
Mirage was part of our wedding celebration on 4.10.10 and did a FANTASTIC job! They played during our
cocktail hour, dinner, and got the crowd dancing after dinner. They worked with us on our special request
songs and even learned our wedding song, "You are the Best Thing" by Ray LaMontagne. The crowd had
so much dancing with Mirage; everyone was out on the dance floor having a blast. We even had a chorus
singing to "Don't Stop Believin". We would highly recommend Mirage for your special events.
If you ever need referrals, we would be more than happy to speak to interested couples.
Many thanks - Natalie
-referral letter from a happy bride
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Helloooooooooo Mirage!
I've been sitting here trying to think of the words enthusiastic and grateful enough to describe how much I
appreciate what you did for our wedding celebration. Mirage created magic for us all that night. What a
memorable evening! I have never enjoyed myself, family or friends more! We are huge fans, and thank you
from the bottom of our hearts for helping create the best wedding we could have possibily imagined. You
are the talk of the town, and should be. Your performance was flawless.
Melisa and Ben Wohldmann
Darren,
You were so wonderful to chat with, and get to know. You are sincerly professionl, and it was SO easy to
work with you. You offered us great ideas, and had the most positive attitude. We can't wait to hear you all
play again. You are one of a kind!
Melisa
Two emails received from Melisa and Ben Wohldmann - Reception May 8, 2010 - LaChateau - Frontenac
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This bride contacted Mirage about playing her reception. As we were already booked, we provided a few
recommendations of other bands and received this nice note:
Hi Darren,
Thank you so much for the great referrals. I have contacted a few of your suggestions and hoping for some
good things to come. I really appreciate your help!
Alice C.
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Darren,
GREAT JOB! I had a great time and I have heard nothing but great things from our guests. I look forward to
seeing you next year!
Thank you again,
Gena Breyne - VP Community Relations and Events
O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce
Art and Wine Gala for O'Fallon MO Chamber of Commerce - February 2010
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To the Members of Mirage,
Once again thanks for a wonderful event. I will certainly keep you in mind for any upcoming events I hear
about.
Have a great day!!
Fran Radtke
Nestlé Purina PetCare
-Company Party - January 10/Four Seasons Hotel at Lumeire' Place
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Members of Mirage,
Everyone thought you guys were wonderful - you really helped make the wedding reception a huge
success. Thanks for everything you did.
Vicki Dunn
Wedding Reception /St. Louis Hilton at the Ballpark - Dec 09
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Dear Members of Mirage,
Ryan and I cannot thank you enough for your help in making our wedding reception a complete success.
Mirage did an incredible job and I am still receiving compliments about the band. We couldn't be more
pleased with our choice of music.
I know the evening was a success because at the end of the night, no one wanted to leave - everyone
wanted to hear more. Thank you also for being so accommodating and easy to work with. The evening was
truly amazing and it would not have been possible without you. We will definitely be recommending Mirage
and we cannot wait to see you perform in the future.
Sincerely,
Shelly and Ryan
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You guys were awesome! The night was made because of Mirage! Everyone loved the music and can't wait
to see you again at our next event! Thanks so much!
Courtney Zimmerman
Disable Citizens Alliance for Independence
Cuba, Missouri - October 2009
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Mirage,
Thank you so much for everything you did to make our wedding so great. The music was AMAZING and I
appreciate the special steps you took to make it special for us.
Thanks so much for everything!
Katie and Andy
Wedding Reception/Whittemore House - October 09
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Hi Darren,
Thank you again for making our wedding reception fantastic! All our guests are still raving over how great
Mirage was and how much fun they had. We can't thank you enough for all your extra help and even learning
some new songs. We would highly recommend Mirage to anyone ... you guys are great!
Thanks again,
Ellen Benge
(Wedding Reception Aug 09/Glen Echo Country Club)
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Darren,
Kyle and I had a wonderful time on our honeymoon and yes, it wasn't much fun coming back to reality. :)
Everyone told us they had a blast at our reception and that our band was great and really knew how to get
the crowd going!! One of our friends told another couple who just got engaged that you guys were an
awesome band. The couple ended up coming out to Bobby' where Kyle and I listened to you guys play. So,
hopefully they hire you to play at their wedding!!!! :)
Thanks again for playing at our reception.
Bethany & Kyle Battas
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Darren,
In preparation for your performance on June 21, 2009 at the Summer Concerts in the Park series hosted by
the Twin City Area Chamber of Commerce, I had asked the band to “bring it” in order to impress the crowd.
All I can say is that the band did “bring it” by putting on a crowd pleasing performance on a very hot Sunday
evening in the park. From the very first song, Bonnie set the mood for the evening by kicking the performance
into high gear with her searing vocals. The band quickly recognized the situation and proceeded to match
her song for song through out the evening. Mirage has my thumbs up for a band that can provide top notch
entertainment to such a varied crowd that attended the concert. Thanks again for putting on a crowd-
pleasing concert.
Dan Rowe
Chairperson
Summer Concerts in the Park Series
Twin City Area Chamber of Commerce
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(NOTE RECEIVED FROM MOTHER OF THE BRIDE. MIRAGE IS ALSO PLAYING OLDEST DAUGHTER'S
WEDDING IN OCTOBER)
Darren,
The band was awesome!!!!!!!!!!! Meghan, Dave, Dale and I had the most wonderful evening. I was so sorry I
didn't see you at the end of the evening to thank you!!!
I so appreciate everything and can't wait to hear you again in October.
Hoping to see you again real soon.
All the Best,
Angie
(Wedding Reception/June 09 - Algonquin Golf Club)
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Hi Darren! Oh my gosh...all great things are being said about Mirage during, after and still about how great
you guys were! I know that it took a lot to learn the three songs, but I want you to know how special that touch
was and how I will always remember dancing with Peter and my dad to those songs!
You guys are the best! Thank you so much!
Best,
Brooke
(Wedding Reception/May 09 – The St. Louis Artist Guild)
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Thank you to everyone in Mirage for making our reception amazing. We had several guests comment about
how great the band performed. You guys really made our day a special one!""
Rachel and Jeffrey Peine
Wedding Reception – Bogey Hills Country Club
May 09
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(THE FOLLOWING NOTE WAS RECEIVED FROM A YOUNG LADY WHO WAS INITIALLY INTERESTED IN
THE BAND FOR HER RECEPTION, BUT HIRED A FAMILY MEMBER’S BAND IN LIEU OF MIRAGE – FEB 09).
Darren,
Out of all of the wedding vendors that I've had to deal with since May, I have to say that you have been one of
the best ones to deal with. The way you handled all of my questions and the time that you spent e-mailing
and talking with us, were top notch! I really appreciate it and if there is anything else that you need, please
let me know, I would love to help. If you ever need a reference or if you have any other websites you would
like me to post a comment, just let me know. I will do it without hesitation. I am going to refer you to
everyone I know.
I also plan on getting on the wedding forums after we get married to chat with the other brides that are going
to go through what I am right now. I'd like to mention your band there as well. Is it ok if I put your name and
email out there? It'll be after Sept though. Just want to make sure b/4 I broadcast to anyone who happens to
read my comments. I will just post something to the extent of: that we heard you play, we liked you, your
price was reasonable & certainly worth contacting you for more information.
I'll talk with soon,
Amber
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Mirage,
Once again you did a GREAT job of entertaining our fans this football season. We hope to see you again
next year. Thanks for everything and happy holidays to you and yours.
Jill Hahn
St. Louis Rams
December 08
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Thank you, Mirage, for making our wedding reception so wonderful with the excellent music and
entertainment you all provided that evening! Our
wedding day was so beautiful and your band make it even more fabulous with the awesome tunes with a
variety of fast and slow songs from the 70's, 80's and 90's that filled the dance floor with our guests all night!
Thank you for letting the Father of the Bride join in on a special song playing his harmonica with the band,
which will always be a special memory to our family. We sincerely appreciate all the time and effort you put
into the high quality music you played at our reception. We wish we had another special occasion in the near
future, because Mirage will be first on our list to call for the music entertainment at our next event!!
Thank you!
Corbett and Kara Shannon
(Wedding Reception/October 2008 - The Country Club of St. Albans)
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Hi Darren!
We are doing great! We had a wonderful honeymoon! Now we're trying to get our house in order. It's kinda’
of messy right now.
Thanks for everything! Several of our guests have told us how much they enjoyed the band.
Thanks again!
Tina and Dan
(Wedding Reception / September 2008)
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Hello Darren,
Just a note to say thanks. I think everyone enjoyed the evening. We loved the music and look forward to
working together again next year.
Have a great weekend!
Jodi Rovelto
Lake St. Louis Owners Association
Outdoor Concert @ Lake St. Louis – September 08
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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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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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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.
