UNIVERSAL CRUSH

CLIENTS INCLUDE: EA Sports, Allstate Insurance, United Healthcare, Kohls, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos, Jonathan Cain of Journey, Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray, Lifestyles Vacation Resorts, Luke Bryan's, Bon Chef, Cloisters Sea Island, Florida Georgia Line, Everglades Boats, Big Rock Sports,  Jason Aldean's, Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Coca Cola Roxy, Premier Healthcare, Johns Island Club, Scout and Cellar, Eastdill Secured, The Children’s Museum of Memphis, Birmingham Museum of Art  & many more. 

Available for: Corporate Events, Private Parties,  Weddings, Gala's, Charity events, Festivals
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THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!
We don’t even know where to begin. We had not heard a Universal Crush live before booking them for our wedding, but decided to roll the dice. Thank God we took this gamble – the entire band exceeded our expectations and then some. We never stopped dancing the entire night, nor did our guests. Since the wedding we have received countless messages from our friends and family, and even from the wait staff at our venue, in which they have shared that Universal Crush was the best band they have ever heard at a wedding. If we could crash other weddings to hear them again, we would. Every song was an absolute jam, and we were astounded by the fact that each individual band member was a Star in their own right. We keep reliving the night over and over and each time agree that Universal Crush was what made it truly exceptional. They set the tone and kept the energy at a maximum high at all times. Universal Crush is what set our wedding apart from all others. There is absolutely nothing we could have changed about it. What was an added Bonus was how kind each band member was. The wedding was outdoors and extremely hot – they showed nothing but joy the whole time and were genuinely warm towards us when we chatted at the end of the night. We fell in love with this band and plan to find any excuse to see them again.  Victoria Rogers - Bride -  Cape May, NJ - 9/9/23
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Working with Universal Crush is always an amazing experience for our clients and for us as Planners. From start to finish, Blair and the band bring an unmatched level of energy, professionalism, and talent. During the planning process, they are responsive and attentive and come to the table as a true collaborative partner, working to make the event the best it can be for the couple. On the wedding day, they keep the dance floor packed and know how to read the room. They run a seamless timeline, something so important to the success of a wedding day, and don't miss a beat, literally or figuratively. Universal Crush is so talented, made up of some of the most incredible singers and musicians in the industry, and they are a pleasure to work with. We love to recommend them to our clients and always look forward to our events together!

Kellie Strain - Fulton Events Events - Cape May, NJ - 9/9/23 
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OH MY GOODNESS
you guys literally ROCKED!  I can’t tell you how many times I was told how great you guys were!  And Mark was obsessed with you guys!  He thought you were the best!  We feel so lucky to have been able to have Universal Crush and Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray at our event for our guests. We received so many compliments on the band.  Blair was communicative before and after the show, and we couldn’t have been happier! We will for sure be hiring them again!
Amanda T. - Hannibal Industries
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Pro All The Way!!!
As an event professional, I greatly appreciate the attention to detail that Universal Crush pays to their clients. Taking the time to get to know what a client needs and also having the versatility to accommodate those needs are two very rare things and they EXCEL at this! If you are looking for a polished group with amazing energy then this is your band!
Katy Preisler - Keely Thorne Events - Houston, TX 12/9/22
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Blair and Universal Crush were great to work with. This is the second year we have used them for our Christmas ball and they did a great job of entertaining and engaging the crowd.
John- Chairman Birmingham Country Club - Birmingham, AL, 12/17/22
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Universal Crush was AMAZING! The guests were complimenting them all night and even other vendors took notice of such an amazing performance. 10/10 would recommend. 
Nicole M.- Omni William Penn - Pittsburgh, PA, 9/10/22
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EVERYONE loved the band.  I have received many notes since the wedding and the band was the highlight for everyone.  Choreographed moves of the girls, the horn section leaving the stage and playing in the middle of the dance floor and ALL the high energy music made for a fantastic night!  Thank you for a dynamic evening.
Lochrane Coleman Smith - Mother Of The Bride - The Smith/Chase Wedding 4/23/22
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THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! 
Universal Crush was the best band I have ever heard - full stop. I had the time of my life dancing to all of my favorite songs with all of my friends. Your double finale of "Don't Stop Believin" AND "Mr. Brightside" was absolutely incredible. Your band's performance was more like a concert than a wedding band. I have had lots of texts from my 34-year-old pals about "Stacy's Mom." Love a good nostalgic tune. And every comment in our wedding guest book read something like, “Congrats! Gotta go listen to this band killing it right now!" Having an epic band was the most important feature of the wedding to me. Y'all crushed it! I hope that I will have the honor of hearing your band play again soon. Thanks again for making the night the most fun party of my life!
Lochrane Chase - Bride 4/23/22
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Universal Crush is the complete package! From the beginning of the planning process, Blair was amazing to work with and leads his band to the top from all aspects of the planning process to the day of execution.  He was most accommodating to the needs of the client and the logistical needs of the planner as well. This band has extreme talent and from the moment they stepped onto the stage, the guests were engaged with their energy and the dance floor was full all night! It was a true pleasure to work with this band and I look forward to working with them again in the future. 
Sara Levesque - Planner, Salt Harbor Designs 4/30/22
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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, for giving us the BEST NIGHT OF OUR LIVES. The music, the performance, EVERYTHING was incredible. I asked for a concert and you delivered that and more. Everyone, and I literally mean everyone, has been nonstop talking about you and your group of amazing performers. Thank you again for giving us the best night ever, we sincerely mean it. Love,
The Silversteins (Brielle & Miles) - Couple 5/28/22
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Professional and Great Experience
Universal Crush is an amazing band! My couple and all of their guests raved about the music! From a planner's perspective, they were responsive and kind and easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Courtney Heath - Planner - 5/28/22
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Fabulous and Fun!
You all were the BEST! I never thought I would have a crowd-surfing bride! The dancing never stopped! So much energy and crowd interaction! All generations were dancing non-stop. Blair read the crowd and knew what they wanted!
Marcia Archer - Mother of Bride - San Antonio, TX 5/21/22
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Truly The Best!!
Thank you so much for making our reception last weekend so awesome! Everyone there commented on “how amazing the band was” and I personally don’t think I’ve ever seen better! I continue to get texts about how fantastic and fun you guys were!  Truly- the best!! We would 100% book Universal Crush again and again…
Stephanie Overton - Mother of the Bride - Paron, AR 6/11/22
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Amazing Sound and all around Amazing Band
Working with Blair throughout the planning process for our client's wedding was a breeze. Blair was on top of all correspondence and was very accommodating for our couple. On the day of, they were amazing to work with and the guests just loved them! I highly recommend hiring them for your next event!
Nicole Firth - Planner @ Timeless Events - Durham, NC 5/14/22
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WOW FACTOR!!!
As a local wedding planner in the area, I had the pleasure of working with this amazing band for my last wedding of the season. Blair and his group were amazing throughout the entire process. Working with out of state vendors can be challenging on my end, but I never had to worry about a thing. Communication was great and easy throughout the whole process. The day of the wedding, the setup was an experience to watch. Then here's the Wow factor.... The music, lighting and song selection. Universal Crush had EVERY PERSON ON THE DANCE FLOOR! In my experience, this is not always the case, but wow, just wow! It was an absolute pleasure and incredible experience working with this group. I hope to do it again soon in the near future.
Marie Nicole - Planner at Marie Nicole Weddings - Vero Beach, FL 6/4/22
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Amazing and Entertaining!
Blair and the band brought the heat to my client's wedding. From the moment they took the stage, It was non stop entertainment and the dance floor was packed all night. This group is more than just a band, it's a true performance and show that will leave your guests dancing all night long.
Nicole McCann - Planner at Exhale Events - Pittsburgh, PA 9/10/22
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BEST WEDDING DANCE PARTY 
Blair and Universal Crush had our wedding party dancing from song #1! Our friends all commented on how great the party was with UC. Blair was great to work with and listened to what we wanted unlike other bands we interviewed that only wanted to do “their thing”. You will be happy you chose Universal Crush 
Guy Williams - Groom - Nashville, TN
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BEST WEDDING BAND EVER 
We knew before our wedding day that Universal Crush were incredibly talented and looked super fun based on their amazing video reels. We knew they were kind, fun and easy to work with based on our initial conversations with Blair leading up to our wedding. However, nothing could have prepared us for how insanely amazing they are live! It just cannot be overstated...everything about their performance is absolutely incredible! The energy, the talent, the wardrobe changes, the stage presence...it is literally impossible to believe that any other wedding band could match them. They were SOOO amazing that our guests all screamed for an encore at the end of the night. I've NEVER seen that happen at a wedding before, but it happened at ours...and was totally warranted. After the wedding, we got lots of compliments on the food and how fun the day was overall, but the most common thing people said to us was, "Oh my God. That wedding band...!" My husband and I even hung out for a few minutes after our reception when the guests left the ballroom to thank Universal Crush again and tell them how much we love them. It was truly a sensational performance! Now we're just left trying to figure out how we might see them perform again...and we're not above crashing someone else's wedding to do it!
 Ashley French - Bride - Atlanta, GA
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BETTER THAN WE DREAMED 
We are so grateful to Universal Crush  for making our reception the BEST EVER! After the wedding, the top compliments we got were on our band and the #1 question was “Where did you find them?!” Big thanks to @suzannereinhardweddings and @eastcoastentertainment for connecting us with such incredible talent. Y’all were better than we even dreamed!! And not only great performers...also truly wonderful people who we loved meeting and working with. All our ❤️ and gratitude! 
The Schniders - Couple - Atlanta, GA 4/24/21
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 ONE OF THE BEST! 
I had the pleasure of working with Blair and Universal Crush last weekend and they were amazing! Everything from planning to performance was flawless. I am a very detailed planner with high expectations and they delivered! Thank you so much for making my client ( and me) so happy.  I cant wait to work with them again! Thank you for the perfect night! 
Suzanne Reinhard - Planner - Atlanta, GA 4/24/21
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BEST BAND EVER!!!!  
My husband Ian and I absolutely loved Universal Crush. We will be recommending them to everyone we know looking to have a band at their event. Everyone was on the dance floor and it was the best performance. Our families also loved the professionalism. Universal Crush genuinely cared about making everyone happy and that is hard to come by. Thank you so much for everything. Blair is incredible. 
 Colleen Byrne - Bride - Ponte Vedra, FL 3/20/21
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INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE, BEFORE & AFTER THE WEDDING!
I had the best experience with Universal Crush! As a wedding professional, having clear communication prior to the event with the band leader is extremely important. Blair was over responsive and wanted to make sure that all the plans were executed. I would love to work with the team again!!
Adair Currie - Planner / Owner at Dairing Events - Ponte Vedra, FL 3/20/21
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SUPERSTARS
Universal Crush were superstars at our wedding.  They had our guests dancing all night.  Guest after guest told us this was the best band they had ever heard.  And what they didn’t know is how easy band leader Blair Gilley made the preparation for our big night.  This is a turn key, well prepared, super professional band and show all in one.  You simply can’t go wrong with Universal Crush as your wedding band.  Thank you again Blair for making our wedding night amazing.  You Crushed it, Universally! 
Murray & Sarah Kessler - Couple - Palm Beach, FL  11/16/19
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 BOOK THEM NOW!
 Blair and the entire band were absolutely incredible! Our guests were blown away - we are still getting messages from friends and family about how amazing they were. Some friends even said it felt like being at a concert! They were so easy to work with and made the process so easy and simple. Universal Crush absolutely made our wedding - we had the best time with them. Thank you so much!!!
 Kimia Rogers - Bride - Cincinnati, OH 10/19/19
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AMAZING BAND !!!! 
Universal Crush is the most fabulous wedding band ever - super high energy, amazing choreography, amazing singers, amazing musicians! 
Blair Gilley crushed it all night - continuous music for 3 hours non stop action- They played our daughters wedding at the Symphony Center in Nashville this past weekend and made our wedding over the top ! 
My husband is in the music industry and very particular - he was thrilled with them - I would highly recommend - Love them !  10 Stars!!!!!
Jodie McCarthy - Mother of The Bride - Nashville, TN 7/21/19
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THE BEST WEDDING BAND THERE IS!! 
As a wedding planner with 100s of weddings under my belt, I can confidently say that Universal Crush is the BEST wedding band there is. Blair, the lead singer and manager is amazing to work with. He is easy-going, yet professional, thorough and detail oriented. He takes time to ask about the little details to make sure the entire reception is smooth and perfect. He is on point with his announcements, and goes with the flow when there are changes to the timeline on the day of. Many bands we have worked with have large egos and completely unrealistic expectations, but that couldn't be further from the truth with Universal Crush. They were an absolute joy to work with. And to top it all off - their performance was the BEST I've ever seen. It was full of energy from the minute they start to the second they stopped. They read the crowd perfectly, played a full list of top hits and kept the dance floor packed the entire night! Universal Crush is THE BEST wedding band there is! Can't wait to work with them again!!
Becky Baker - Planner/ Owner at Becky's Brides - Birmingham, AL 7/13/19
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CRUSHED IT!
By far the best wedding band we've ever experienced. They made our day truly special and were an important part in making our night one that will last in our guest's and our memories forever. They are very professional, super easy and fun to work with, and will make your dreams come true. They really put on a fantastic performance and have the perfect wedding setlist. I would highly recommend them to anyone, so worth it! 
Corey Calhoun - Groom  - Toledo, OH,  6/22/19
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ROCKSTAR PROFESSIONALS 
We had the AWESOME opportunity to work with Blair and the team at Universal Crush here at a wedding Ohio and it was beyond ALL we could imagine. From the very 1st communication with Blair all through the event they were kind, thorough, professional and simply AMAZING. The dance floor was FULL all night and the guests are still talking about the celebration. We look forward to working with Universal Crush again!! We hope it's soon!!
Brooke Lauber-Cobb, Owner/ wedding coordinator - Bee For The Day - Toledo, OH 
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Where do we even begin! From the moment I met Blair his enthusiasm, know-how and skills were evident and completely contagious. He knows how to get the party started and go all night long. I knew that Blair and the band were great but they BLEW ME AWAY. Not to mention- mother nature was not in our favor for the outdoor event....they not only set up but took everything down last minute and re-set the stage in another spot (which is unheard of). The week of the wedding our client had some special request and Blair was open to new song requests and his band learned the new music in a matter of days! They were a pleasure to work with and went above and beyond. Universal Crush is every wedding planner's dream and more! They are more than 5 star - excellent choice! You won't be sorry and worth every single penny! 
Jessie Moore - Event Planner - Kristin Ashley Events
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I would not be surprised if you make a few more visits to St. Louis!! You guys were INCREDIBLE! So awesome to work with. I can’t even tell you how many glowing reviews we got about you guys! Everyone had an absolute blast. The dancers, you, the horns, everything!  A few dozen people told me how much past their bedtime they were up, but they didn’t care, they were having such a good time. I don’t know when we’ll have another party to book you guys, but I know we’ll be at one with you guys at some point, but in the meantime, expect a visit from us in Nashville SOON!!  
Sarah and Daniel Watt - Couple - St. Louis, MO
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 Universal Crush absolutely exceeded our expectations and truly “crushed” our wedding.  When we booked UC, we knew we were getting a very talented group with great vocals, but we didn’t realize they were also going to deliver such an amazing, high energy performance.  Everyone in the group is extremely talented and can more than hold their own performing at a wedding or in front of a sold-out crowd at a large concert.  Everything they did was first class, from their dancing, vocals, wardrobe changes, and overall fun and outgoing personalities.  Our wedding crowd was on their feet dancing all night, and UC really helped make our special night that much more special.  We highly recommend UC and look forward to seeing them again when we get to Nashville. 
Ray & Molly Schupp - Couple - Naples, FL
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"Universal Crush was a 5-star experience all the way through... from preplanning with Blair, to an extremely talented group of artists with a great range of songs, to smooth timeline management, to an efficient load-in and breakdown!  As a planner, we want to recommend bands who we know have a great track record from other professionals and Universal Crush gets my vote!  My clients loved them and didn't stop raving about them all night!  I highly recommend Universal Crush for any special event!"
Avis Glenister - Peach & Pearl Events (30A, Florida Panhandle)
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“Blair and Universal Crush have shared the stage and played along side top music industry veterans.  I’m so happy to see the band evolve into private party entertainment’s next powerhouse band.” 
Rick Stowe - East Coast Entertainment - Atlanta, GA
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 "I have enjoyed watching this band perform at events. Energizing, fun and entertaining. You can expect only greatness from Universal Crush."  
Olia Zavozina - Celebrity & Couture Designer - Nashville, TN 
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Universal Crush’s energy was non-stop and infectious, and I’m looking forward to working with them in the future.  They performed four hours without stopping, and everyone in the band was outstanding.
Matt McCormick – Corporate Event Coordinator – Chicago, IL
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Universal Crush was professional and easy to work with throughout the entire planning process. They put on a stellar performance on the wedding night - they are high energy and talented musicians and I look forward to working with them again!
Kasey Schaffer - T O A S T®  of Tennessee - Nashville, TN
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Universal Crush and Blair Gilley absolutely CRUSHED it at our wedding at the Hermitage Hotel. Don’t walk - run - to book them. They are a newer band but set any reservations about that aside - all are experienced musicians who truly rock. Of all the bands we considered, they had the best playlist, and worked with us to pick songs from the list that were our favorites. Even people who had never heard the songs before raved about them, and I can’t say enough positive things about Blair’s demeanor - in addition to being a top notch performer, he was incredibly responsive and a true pleasure to deal with in planning. I grew up in Nashville and have been to shows large and small, from Coachella and Bonnaroo to small strip mall venues, and they’re not just a fantastic wedding band, they are an unbelievable band. Only love for these folks.   
Lisa Miller - Bride - Miami, FL  ___________________________________________________________________________

I would absolutely refer Universal Crush to my clients again! Their range of style, energy, and talent are one-of-a kind. My bride partied late into the night and all the guests had an absolute blast, thanks to this band. Their professionalism and expertise in their field make them a great choice for your event. 
Alyssa Wenger - Wedding Planner - Nashville, TN
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You guys rocked the party! Your performance was incredible and made the night. Thank you for being so flexible with all of our planning needs and side skits we had during your show. You were a pleasure to work with and I hope we have the opportunity to work with you again soon. 
Jamie Van Tassel - Party Planner  @ Spot On! E.T.C. - Dallas, TX
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I had my first wedding with Universal Crush on Saturday and they hit it out of the park!   The planner came on board after the band was booked and was a little nervous since she’d never worked with them before.  Well, she just emailed me and said the band was fantastic, and she’s going to recommend them for all of her weddings.  She also said the venue would be calling me to book them for an upcoming event. 
Congrats, Blair! Awesome job – thank you so much! 
Tiffany Guttenplan - East Coast Entertainment - Palm Beach, FL
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Amazing! A+++ Highly Recommend 
Universal Crush was amazing. Anytime we needed a call they were available. They traveled from Nashville to Savannah and absolutely "crushed" it! Playing a mix of oldies, country, pop, and more! They had the dance floor rocking all night long with a ton of high energy. They made the night for us! From being easy to work with to actually performing great we highly recommend Universal Crush! 
Robert Weisenfeld - Groom - Savannah, GA 
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Blair, 
Please let everyone involved with the show this weekend at LHVC in the DR know that they did a GREAT job. 
I have done 11 shows at that venue and gazillions of other shows all over the world with different acts - and I can honestly tell you that this group was the easiest to work with and the most fun for me and my staff. 
Let them know that their professionalism and cordial demeanor was very much appreciated. I am looking forward to working with you all again in the future. 
Thank you so much, 
Nigel - Nigel Holland Entertainment
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Wanted to let you know that Blair and his Band CRUSHED IT! They rocked the dance floor all night! Blair was a pleasure to work with. they were simply fantastic! 
Elyse Weisenfeld -  Mother of groom - Savannah, GA 
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Universal Crush performed at a wedding we produced and did an amazing job! They set the tone for the night, had high energy and the guests danced all night! They were also very professional and extremely easy to work with. Would definitely recommend them for a wedding or any corporate event! 
Margaret Short - Margaret Events - Naples, FL
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Thank you so much!! Y'all are the best band ever. You made our wedding a dance party. You were better than we could ever dream of, you truly made my wedding night perfect and I cannot thank you enough!! It was the best night of our lives. 
Shelby Anderson - Bride - Birmingham, AL
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Thank you Universal Crush for doing an outstanding job of keeping the party going all night long at the Anderson Wedding. Everyone was on their feet dancing from the moment the band started performing. We couldn't have picked a better band for such a lively group of people! They were great and we can not wait to work with them again in the near future. 
Shelbi Simpson - M. Elizabeth Events - Birmingham, AL 
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We greatly appreciate your enthusiasm.  We’ve been doing this for a long time now and you guys definitely top the list of who we’d love to see again.  It was super fun and it was a super energetic atmosphere that evening, theirs absolutely no way we can forget you.   We would also like to thank you for being a good showman and always working the cameras too.
Huy - ANGLE3FILMS
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