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* Client Comments *
| M I R A G E |
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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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 seemedto 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 come out 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
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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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 seemedto 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 come out 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
