Check out what people are saying about us. While we love hearing from our satisfied customers, we do not keep ALL comments up on our website, just those within the past 12-18 months.
Click Here to watch a few of them talk about us.
Check out what people are saying about us. While we love hearing from our satisfied customers, we do not keep ALL comments up on our website, just those within the past 12-18 months.
Click Here to watch a few of them talk about us.
March 2013
Dear Members of Mirage,
I attended the Women’s Wellness Weekend at Trout Lodge last weekend. I just had to drop you a note to let you know how much fun my group of 15 ladies had that evening. We would have stayed all night had they let us. The variety of music you played was perfect as we had those that were 30 to a few in their 60s…..loved every minute of it.
We hope to see you again next year at WWW or perhaps sooner, at one of your summer concerts. A few of us signed up for your email list, DON’T FORGET to send us reminders!
Thanks again for a wonderful evening.
Barbra Wilcox
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When brides inquire on a date that is booked (Mirage is booking 12 to 18 months out), we do our best to help them find another band for their special day. Below is a note received from a bride who took advantages of our recommendations.. March 2013
Darren,
Bummer, sorry to hear you are booked! We are looking for a band that can do a variety of music and be interactive with our guests :-)
You came HIGHLY recommended from a friend that heard you play at a wedding at Neo last year. Our friends are cousins to the bride. They said you ROCKED the party! ‘So disappointed that you were booked! I am guessing it isn't a party that has any chance of falling thru??? (Ha-selfish thinking huh!?!?!)
Thank you so much for the recommendations. I will inquire with both of them, using your name as a reference. I appreciate your help!
Brandy
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Email received from a Mirage fan – January 2013.
Mirage,
I was so glad to receive your email letting us know you’ll be back at Des Peres Park in June. We loved watching you perform last year and hope to bring a few friends with us this year. And if we are in town, we hope to catch you at Faust Park in July
Let’s hope warm weather gets here soon!
Dorothy Ohlenberg
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A very kind note received from a bride’s sister – Reception held at Coronado Ballroom - December 2012.
Hi Darren,
Thank you so much for making my sister's wedding such a memorable night! We all had such a great time
and agreed it was one of the most fun weddings we have attended! You and the band were awesome and the "Raise Your Glass" toast was PERFECT! Hope you all had a fun time as well!
Sorry it took me so long to email, hope you and all the other members of the band have a happy new year!!
Thanks,
Gina Verticchio
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Note received from another happy bride and groom – Reception held at The Sheldon – December 2012.
Mirage,
Thank you so much for your awesome performance at our wedding. Darren – you were great to work
with during the planning stages of the reception and I cannot tell all of you how many of our guests told
us how great the band was, simply wonderful!
Thanks,
Pamela and Scott
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A thoughtful note from a bride – reception held at NEO in downtown St. Louis – November 2012.
Darren and Mirage,
THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! You guys were awesome and we have not stopped receiving compliments yet...
plenty requests for your information!
You guys really helped make the evening perfect, so thank you! We look forward to hearing you play again soon!
Mark and Kayce
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Note received from a happy bride – reception held at the Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, Ill – October 2012.
Wow is all I can say. You guys were more than amazing on Saturday. The guests keep talking about how great you were. It was exactly how I imagined it! Thank you guys so much. It was such a blast!!!
Jarrah Bruening
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A very kind note received from a bride – reception held at her parent’s house in Breese, Ill – September 2012.
Darren and the Members of Mirage,
Wanted to thank you for making our wedding day so special. You are all amazing, and we had such a great time.
I apologize for adding that extra half an hour at the end. I hope that was not an inconvenience.
All of our guests raved about the band. Mirage is truly the best band around. Look forward to hearing you play in public settings. And my sisters will definitely be keeping you in mind for their wedding!
Best of luck,
Erica Timmermann
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A note received from a guest (and friend of Mirage) at a reception where the band
recently performed – August 2012.
Darren,
It was so good to see you again and to hear the killer band. That was definitely one of the best wedding receptions I've ever been to, and notably because of the great job you did as emcee and the fabulous dance music the band played. I'm not use to seeing that many people on the dance floor at a wedding reception, much less for the entire evening (and then calling for a late night "encore" by the band).
You guys may just be the best wedding reception band in the St. Louis area….it was wonderful.
My brother Randy (father of the bride) and his wife had to come all the way out here this past weekend to recover! (and to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary).
Regards,
Craig Weber
(currently living in Seattle, Washington)
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After the outdoor concert at Faust Park was cancelled due to heat, Mirage arranged for a ‘private audition’ for a couple that had planned to come to listen to the band at Faust Park – August 2012.
Hi Darren,
Thanks again for having us over to listen to you last night. It was nice to get to talk to the band in person and have such an "intimate" performance. I think we definitely enjoyed that more than we would have enjoyed the heat at Faust Park!
Kyle and I were very impressed and have decided that we would like to book Mirage for our wedding!!! Again, our date is Saturday July 13, 2013 and the wedding will take place in Champaign, IL. We would like the 4 hour reception package, plus music during our cocktail hour.
Please let me what information you will need from me and what our next steps are.
Thanks!
Aimee
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After playing a concert in the park in Des Peres, MO, a request for Mirage to return was received within a few short days - August 2012.
Hi Brett,
Thanks for the 2013 contract. We are really excited to have you back next summer!
Jayne
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Very complimentary note received from bride and groom – July 2012. Reception held at Hilton at the Ballpark.
Oh my goodness, Darren…...We had a blast! Everyone raved about the band all night and still today. The evening could not have gone better. We really appreciate you guys ‘rockin’ the house and creating the best wedding experience for Pete and I and all our guests.
We seriously have had tons of people comment on how great you all were. Thanks a bunch!
Stacey and Pete
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Note received from a bride and groom – June 2012. Reception held at Heart of St. Charles Banquet Center.
Dear Members of Mirage,
We’ve had SO MANY compliments about your band and how much fun everyone had dancing!! I had someone ask for you information so they could consider you for their reception. Hopefully they book you and have as much fun as Jason and I did.
Thanks for making our day so very special!
Holly and Jason
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Note received from a groom (who lives in New Jersey) and hired Mirage for his reception
in St. Louis – May 2012
Darren,
Thank you so much for everything. You guys were amazing and I had lots of people tell me how
great they thought you guys were.
Thanks again for being a part of our wedding.
Anthony Dragone
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A very heartfelt note received from an individual who attended a benefit Mirage played – March 2012.
Dearest Mirage Entertainment,
I just came across your card and wanted to thank you for such an outstanding performance the night at
Chaifetz Arena in honor of John Eilerman. I was the lady at table 27 who wooted and cheered each song as you
were simply terrific. I think your work made our event an even bigger success as I saw John's wife, Kitty, on the
dance floor with several lady friends. We SLU alumni and especially the men's soccer teams of the 70's are still very
tight knit; akin to old army buddies. But you were exemplary in bringing us all together to honor a wonderful man,
who lost any feeling below his chest last summer, but whose heart and mind were filled with love and joy over what came together that night. And your contribution was a big party of it!
Thank you and may the Lord richly bless each of you.
Sally Kay
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A very nice note received from John Eilerman – Mirage performed for his benefit at Chaifetz Arena on
the campus of St. Louis University – March 2012.
I want to thank you for the generosity you have shown me and my family over the last several months.
The amount of kindness we have received is overwhelming and words an not express our appreciation and thankfulness for all of the support and prayers.
We will forever be grateful and will always hold a special place in our hearts to each and every one of you.
May God bless you, as he has me with a wonderful family and friends,
John Eilerman
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A note received from a guest at a wedding reception where Mirage performed - Oct 2011
Mirage,
I was at Amanda and Dustin's wedding reception and heard you guys rockin’ the house out.
Thanks for a great evening of fun and wonderful music. I am a professional musician myself crazy
about groups with horn section especially as tight as yours.
Thanks,
JG
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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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