TESTIMONIALS
Celebrity, Media and Socialite
"SoundConnection is truly a great band and I will hire them again."
Donald Trump—Real Estate Mogul, CEO, Trump Enterprises and TV star of The Apprentice
"Andy and his wonderful group, SoundConnection, performed during…The Wedding Planner for Movie and A Makeover with TBS. They did an amazing job for the show, the wedding party was so thrilled to have them performing. The entire group was so professional and has such positive energy; I will use them again for another television opportunity."
Julie Bitton—Production Manager/Producer, TBS Series Movie and A Makeover
"Watching…your fabulous musicians rock the Magic Kingdom from dawn until the end of the night was a thrill - such energy and excitement...We were honored to have you as part of the first-ever BRIDES Dream Team, and pleased to share your expertise with the readers of BRIDES in the editorials leading up to the wedding."
Millie Martini Bratten—Editor-in-Chief, BRIDES Magazine
""Phenomenal band... Thanks for making our wedding so special in the Bahamas!"
Andrew Farkas—President, CEO Insignia Financial Group (Colin Cowie wedding / InStyle Magazine)
"Thank you so much for doing such an incredible job at our wedding! It was everything we wanted and much more. You were amazing! The dance floor was packed the entire time. People keep telling me how much fun they had dancing. You played music for everyone from my grandparents to my friends. It was perfect! Thank you for helping make our wedding such a great celebration!"
Jodi and Sean Pitts (Colin Cowie wedding / Town & Country Magazine)
Corporate
"I want to thank you and SoundConnection for the tremendous performances you gave for Coca Cola at the Winter Olympics. In my 14 years of producing corporate events, your band gave the most dynamic, energetic, and passionate performances I've ever experienced… and raised the level of enthusiasm and enjoyment of the high-profile audience to new heights.
…[Y]our performers made the event. Coca Cola has received accolades weeks after the events. Given the prestige of the Olympics, this is a tremendous accomplishment that the group can be proud of."
Martin Dempsey—Production Director, CrossMedia
"SoundConnection added just the touch to our entire program making it a 'first class' event. You are a super and talented group... Our crowd really responded and had a great time! The following comments were received on our feedback survey concerning the band: 'best club in 30 years...first-class...band was great...not many bands can get our crowd up dancing, but they did! Hope you choose them again next time!"
Judy Bond—Special Events Manager, Lexmark International
"SoundConnection is a wonderful band…we danced the whole time!"
Phil Ruffin—Real Estate Developer / Investor
"Once again, SoundConnection gave a stellar performance for our national conference in Las Vegas!"
Sandra Khoury—Special Events Director, LIUNA
"SoundConnection did a great job headlining our New Year's VIP party! They were talented, exciting, and high-energy..."
Rudy Prieto—General Manager, Las Vegas Hilton
"Wow! Last night was fantastic! The band was excellent!"
Dion Magee—Senior Manager / Strategic Programs and Events, Verizon
"I want to thank you for your wonderful performance at our Holiday Party. You truly impressed our entire staff, and we sincerely look forward to recommending you to all of our clients!"
Robyn Strickland—Conference Services Manager, Mandarin Oriental
"You’re awesome!!"
Thomas J. Barrack, Jr., Chairman and CEO, Colony Capital
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
"Amazing, Awesome, Incredible...I don't know how many other adjectives I can come up with. Thank you for making the whole evening come together. Our son, Jake, is still in shock…and thanking us."
Judy and Mark Lerner
"You kept all of our guests on the dance floor with your great variety of music and we especially loved how you involved the kids up on stage. We received many rave reviews from our guests. Thanks again for contributing to a wonderful day for our family!"
Debbie Frazer
"Wow! People are still calling us telling us how amazing SoundConnection was! We had the time of our lives with friends and family who loved them. They made the party!"
Patti Herman
"SoundConnection performed for my daughter's Bat Mitzvah reception and did a wonderful job! Their energy and enthusiasm was contagious as they were able to please all ages in the crowd and kept them dancing until 1:00 AM. I would highly recommend them to anyone who wants to be assured of having a most successful party!"
Stacy Smith
Fantastic performance. The quality of music and interaction with our guests was outstanding. The band constantly put our affair and the flow of the party at the forefront. Many guests have called to tell us how SoundConnection was the best band they have heard.
Alan and Pam Exler
Event Industry
"We think you're great and will absolutely call you again as we have been year after year. We're big fans of yours…"
Holly Formel—Special Event Manager, Coca Cola Corporate Headquarters
"SoundConnection is a phenomenal band!"
Colin Cowie—TV Personality / Celebrity Event Planner (Oprah Winfrey's party planner)
"[Y]ou and…SoundConnection are fantastic and full of energy. Bellagio's New Year's Eve Celebration was an incredible and outrageous night, and we were so happy to have you a part of it… Bellagio has never seen such an over-the-top display of entertainment!"
Hayley Sinderbrand—Special Events Director, Bellagio, Las Vegas
"SoundConnection is so much more than a band. They bring the art of playing music to a whole new dimension. They engage and interact with the audience in a way that I have never witnessed from any other musical group. (When) clients ask me for references I am honored to suggest SoundConnection because I know that they will always take the event to the next level."
Sean DeFreitas—Award-winning Event Designer / Producer, Designs by Sean
"SoundConnection is awesome! Not only were you flexible and accommodating, creative and professional in pre-production but also you and your band on site gave us all and more than we asked for..."
Andrea Michaels—President, Extraordinary Events
"SoundConnection is a fantastic band! The musicianship is wonderful and they are extremely energetic. They fully understand what it means to run a party and I always enjoy working with them."
Len De Pas—The Photographer's Gallery
"I think SoundConnection is awesome, I always refer you to my clients who are looking for the best!"
Robert Isacson—Isacson Studios
"SoundConnection is a breath of fresh air… They are hip, edgy and extremely talented. Each member of the band is an artist... I have hired them numerous times for my clients' events knowing that each guest and host will feel as if they are not only watching but participating in entertainment that is very special."
David Tutera—TV Host of The Party Planner / Celebrity Event Planner
"I consider Andy Kushner to be THE entertainer of our profession... His professionalism, creativity, and integrity place him in that rare category of luminaries that others use to benchmark their careers..."
Steve Kemble—TV Personality / Celebrity Event Planner
"A big thank you to you and your very talented musicians. We received great comments on both Sound Connection and Pop Culture Strings.
I also thank you for the piece of mind that comes with hiring you and your professional artists."
Martha Morningstar - Director of Catering, Four Seasons Hotel /Baltimore
Wedding Reception
"Andy, Let me tell you how totally on your game you were Saturday night. The music and you keeping the timing right and helping us get thru the speeches, etc was fabulous. You were so instrumental in driving the fun everyone had at the reception. I deeply appreciate what a great job the band did. Everyone’s playing and voices were perfection. How smart we were to plan the whole wedding around availability of SoundConnection! It was a perfect day for the Horn family, so much joy and so much fun. Thank you for being a big part of why I have those memories."
Kerry Horn
"I just want to let you know how fabulous SoundConnection was at the wedding. Everyone – and I mean everyone – danced! We never stopped the whole evening and all of my friends raved about the band – so energetic and upbeat – Just amazing. In my opinion the band is the most important aspect of a party... [My cousin] is getting married in March and she had also booked SoundConnection – now she and her fiancé are really excited."
Brenda Fishbein, Esquire, Fishbein & Fishbein, PA
""Our wedding was a smashing success and SoundConnection played a key role in that success. Compliments abounded from our guests. Not your typical wedding band by far… Thank you for helping to make our wedding day a wonderful memory."
Jennifer and Paul Inglisa
"SoundConnection was terrific…The dance floor was always packed and guests were raving about the music…"
Royce Minkove
"Andy, we couldn't have been more thrilled with our band selection...compared to SoundConnection, other bands sound like they are beating on tin cans!"
Leslie Cofer
"Our intention was to get the best band to ensure that a great time would be had by all. [T]his is exactly what we did and exactly what happened. SoundConnection has a great sound, wonderful singers, very easy to work with and responsive and wonderful to interact with on the phone prior to the event. The band kept us dancing until 1:00 AM!"
Harry Millman
"SoundConnection was more wonderful than we ever anticipated. They perpetuated electricity through the entire affair that was largely responsible for the huge success of the wedding."
Marilyn Wallerstein
"Andy, you and SoundConnection were simply amazing. You were high energy and kept the guests dancing all night. It was a magnificent evening and it was brought to that level by your music."
Debbi & Ed Schiff
"I had the very best time of my life thanks to you and your phenomenal band!!! Never, ever could I have dreamed that you would rock the house like you did. [O]ur friends were just blown away. We kept hearing: ‘Your band is unbelievable’ or ‘I’ve never heard such a great band.’ We just love you guys for making this wedding the party of all parties."
Sharon and Howard Metro
"Everyone had a fabulous time. You are all so talented and excellent musicians—and you really knew how to keep the party rockin’! We've heard so many compliments about what a fun band you all are. You truly made our special day as fun and special as it could be."
Amanda & Ed Sawyer
"They exceeded our wildest dreams. The crowd said it all. They danced all night—the younger and more senior generations. The music was a wonderful mix and the young people barely sat down to eat. We had requested a large dance floor and every inch of it was used."
Fred and Marjory Goldman
Caren and I would like to thank you immensely for providing the musical sound of SoundConnection at Debbie's wedding...at the Four Seasons... What a wonderful evening it was, thanks in large measure to...SoundConnection.
[W]hen it came for us to select a band..., no other band was even considered because none compared to SoundConnection.... [T]he high level of excellence and quality of its musicians, music and sound...have been a trademark of the band for...years...since the wedding of my other daughter, Jennifer... You really made us very proud!
Harry and Caren Milman