atomic groove testimonials
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would like to thank
you for
performing at our company’s 70th Anniversary Party. Your energetic
music was a
wonderful mix
of styles that
had everyone
on the dance floor. You really helped make it a special
night for us
all. With thanks and much appreciation!" |
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Abi S., event coordinator
RES 70th Anniversary Party, San Diego, CA
event(s): nov. 2008
band
configuration: Core Band+ sax/vocalist (6
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| "Wow!!
You guys were just AMAZING!!
Everyone had such a great time! Everyone said it was the
best fundraiser
ever. The Atomic Groove Core Band played the perfect
blend of
background music for cocktail/dinner/auction and then really ramped
it up to get the crowd going with the super
hi-energy dance
set. You always do such a great
job, no matter
what type of event or size of band. That’s why we always have you
for our annual company holiday party as well! THANKS AGAIN!!! You
are so incredibly
fabulous!!" |
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Kim & Tom R., Event Sponsors
School fundraiser & company holiday parties
event(s): nov. 2008, dec. 2007, dec. 2006
band configuration: Core Band (fundraiser),
9 piece band (holiday
parties) |
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| "Atomic
Groove was an amazing
addition to our Main Stage Entertainment Line-up at the Annual
Oceanside Harbor Days event held in September! They actually stopped
the crowds in
their tracks and had them all dancing and singing to their energetic
stage performance. I hope they can become a mainstay of Harbor
Days!" |
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Joan Burns, Entertainment Chair
Harbor Days Oceanside, CA
event(s): september 2008
band
configuration: Core Band + sax/vocalist +6 Fly Girlz (12
piece) |
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| "Lady-
YOU and the band rocked!
Everyone loved it! Music was awesome...dancing
was great and you are a true performer! Thanks for taking
the house down!
The client was very happy! Plus it was so nice to work with you,
too. Even my assistants had only positive
things to say.
Looking forward ‘til next time!" |
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Kimberly Gooseherst, Event Planner (owner)
Leadership Conference Gala, San Francisco, CA
event(s): aug. 2008
band
configuration: Core Band+ 2 Fly Girlz + sax/vocalist (8
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| "Well,
the band was the talk
of the conference.
Thanks for the TERRIFIC
music and song,
the energy, the non-stop music, and the beautiful
Fly Girlz. I
met lots of professionals that I wouldn't have otherwise thanks
to you, the
band, and the Fly Girlz." |
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Ed F., Alternative Health Business
client party, La Costa, CA
event(s): may 2008
band configuration: Core Band+ addt’l female voc + 9 Fly Girlz (15
piece) |
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| "This
is the third
year in a row
we had Atomic Groove play at our corporate
event. Our
customers fly in from all over to attend our 4-day conference, and
the dinner and dancing reception we hold is always the highlight
of the conference. Atomic
Groove never
lets us down – they keep
the party going
until the very end with everyone
on the dance floor
wanting more – even after the lights go down!" |
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Cassi Darwin, Customer Marketing Manager
company client party, San Diego Wild Animal Park, CA (2008)
event(s): may 2008, april 2007, april 2006
band
configuration: Core Band+ 2 Fly Girlz (7
piece) |
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| "Atomic
Groove was a really
great band to
work with. Band Leader Carrie Weiland was ready
& willing
to work with our event theme. The band came dressed in disco clothes
which really
added to the
Studio 54 atmosphere and energy
of the event. In all of the Galas the Community Center has produced,
we have never had such a packed
dance floor,
even before dinner. Atomic Groove was a huge
hit! We have
already hired them for next year!" |
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Erin Leahey, Director of Development
fundraiser gala, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
event(s): april 2008
band
configuration: Core Band+ sax+ 4 Disco Fly Girlz (10
piece) |
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| "Okay
let me just say that you all are the ‘BEST’!
We had so much
fun… we exceeded
our goals in
regards to the fundraising. Also, I had so many people coming up to
me and saying that it was the
best Gala, and
party yet. Atomic Groove really gave the party a positive
energy flow,
and the AG Fly Girlz motivated
everyone to get out there and boogie. The selection of songs was perfect!
Thanks so much for giving
us the extra
songs at the end there….we just weren't ready to end the
fun. Please
thank the band and the incredible
Fly Girlz for us. You are all AWESOME!” |
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Nora K., Event Chairperson
RSFCC Fundraiser Gala (Disco Theme 2008)
event: april 2008
band configuration: Core
Band +4 Fly Girlz + male sax/voc (10
piece) |
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| "Thank
you for putting
on such a great
show! Our
parents and staff had such a great time. You made it so so
fun! The
introduction for our Administrative Team was perfect...
they had a great time with it. We would love to have Atomic Groove back
again next
year! I look
forward to
working with you again. THANK
YOU!!!" |
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Bobbi K., Event Chairperson
TPF Fundraiser/Bash, Solana Beach, CA
event: march 2008
band configuration: Core Band + 4 Fly Girlz + sax/conga (10
piece) |
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| “You
guys are the greatest!
Everyone at the Mardi Gras by the Sea fundraiser dinner/dance can't
stop raving
about you...we had numerous people ask about you for future events!
Thanks for the cool
background
dinner set that helped set the tone for the SUPER
post-dinner/auction dance set…bringing those Fly Girlz really added
a lot to the
Mardi Gras party theme! Thanks to you and the band for a great
time!" |
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Becky S., Event Organizer
CEF Fundraiser/Bash, Encinitas, CA
event: march 2008
band configuration: Core Band + 2 Fly Girlz (7
piece) |
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| "Everyone
had a blast
at our 1st Annual Bash....you guys were awesome!
I have received nothing but rave
reviews.
Everyone loved
Atomic Groove and those dancing AG Fly Girlz. We'll do
it again next
year!" |
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Michael L., Solana Beach Little League Event Organizer
SBLL Fundraiser/Bash, The Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, CA
event: feb. 2008
band configuration: Core
Band + 6 Fly Girlz + sax/conga (12
piece) |
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"Carrie
and all of AG…THANK YOU for making
our party a success!
The feedback is that it was the best
party ever for
our guests! Your performance was fabulous
and you read
the crowd
perfectly to keep them, and me, dancing all night!"
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Niki S., Rancho Santa Fe Event Organizer
New Year’s Eve, RSFCC, RSF, CA
event: dec. 2007
band configuration: Core Band + addt’l male lead voc (6 piece)
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"Thank you … the evening was a huge
success! The retiring President of The Company and his wife both had a
great time and everyone else thought it was
wonderful too! It was great meeting you and your
excellent band … we’ll see you at another Intuit event soon!"
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Lisa S., event planner/executive assist.
Holiday/Retirement Party, San Martin, CA
event: dec. 2007
band configuration: Core Band + sax/conga (6 piece)
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"Everyone had the
best time ever at our holiday party this year – employees got out to
dance that normally haven’t in the past! You should consider making a workout video with the AG Fly Girlz and pass on to those of us very much interested in the moves! It was
great!
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Sherry P, administrator Del Mar Fairgrounds
Employee Holiday Party, The Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, CA
event: dec. 2007
band configuration: Core Band + 4 Fly
Girlz + back up fem voc (10
piece)
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"Carrie, you guys were great and full of
amazing energy! In my 17 years of Corporate Event Planning, your
strong performance topped my list, both musically and vocally. You and your 2 Fly
Girlz (dancers) were so much
fun to watch! And each musician had great chemistry and talent. Thanks for keeping this TOUGH crowd
on their feet, non-stop! You pulled off the interactive contest
beautifully, giving my clients the added team building experience they needed. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you did to make their holiday party experience
memorable!"
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Jeannie Moore, California Events, event planner
Company Holiday party, Dove Canyon Country Club, Orange County, CA
event: dec. 2007
band configuration: Core Band + 2 Fly
Girlz + addt’l male lead voc (8
piece)
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"Thanks for such a
great job at our 4th Annual Surf Stomp Fundraiser...everyone
raved about Atomic Groove for days after the event. I received emails and calls saying 'Great Party' and
'Great Band'! I’ll be seeing you for
another event in 2008- had to book you immediately after having this event be such a
success! Thanks, Atomic Groove!"
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Dara C., Event Organizer
Del Mar Fundraiser, Del Mar, CA
event: sept. 2007
band configuration: Core Band + sax (6
piece)
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"Time after time, you
prove that you are, by far, the
best band around!
Great music,
amazing performance,
incredible talent and an
unbelievable energy that is so contagious that
everyone in the place is rockin’, no matter what the event is! Having hired Atomic Groove
multiple times over the years, every occasion, every performance, is always
top-notch and never fails to exceed our
expectations. Thank you for making my 40th, my children’s school fundraisers, my neighborhood parties and my husband’s 40th
so much fun and always so successful! Regardless of the size of the band, whether as the smaller Core Band or any sort of variation of Atomic Groove PLUS+, the phone
always rings off the hook for days with
praise for the
fabulous band! You are
truly amazing. I
recommend you to anyone who wants their event to
rise above the rest! I can’t wait for the next one!!" |
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Sharon L., party hostess
40th b-days, school fundraisers, neighborhood parties, Carlsbad, CA
event(s): may 2007, mar. 2007, mar. 2006, sept. 2005,
oct. 2004, may 2001, jan 1999
band configuration: Various
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"This is the third
year in a row we had Atomic
Groove play at our corporate
event. Our customers fly in
from all over to attend our 4-day conference, and the dinner and dancing
reception we hold is always the highlight
of the conference. Atomic
Groove never lets us down
– they keep the party
going until the very end
with everyone on the dance
floor wanting more – even
after the lights go down!" |
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Cassi Darwin, Customer Marketing Manager
company client party, San Diego Wild Animal Park, CA (2008)
event(s): may 2008, april 2007, april 2006
band configuration: Core Band+ 2 Fly Girlz (7
piece) |
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"WOW! You guys
really did it for us... have only gotten
great feedback on the event and a lot is due to
Atomic Groove. The expanded group
(AG PLUS+) with the additional lead vocalist, the sax/vocalist and the two very perky dancers
made the event. The
energy was infectious and kept our group going and going. The feedback's been
incredible! Thank you so much for your
flexibility with our schedule that nite... never had so much
fun dancing...you guys were the
highlight of the night!" |
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Chris P & Lisa C., event chairpersons
St. John’s Fundraiser , La Costa, CA
event(s): april 2007
band configuration: Core Band + 2 Fly Girlz +
addt’l male lead voc + sax/voc
(9
piece) |
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"We all had tooooo much fun!!!! You guys were
fabulous! Everyone, and I mean
everyone who was there, had a
great time! The night was a
complete success largely due to
Atomic Groove. We will
definitely call again!" |
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John & Pam C., President & wife
ADTA Gala, La Jolla, CA
event(s): april 2007
band configuration: Core Band + 2 Fly Girlz + addt’l male lead voc + sax/voc
(9
piece) |
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"Thank you for an
outstanding performance! You made our fundraiser the talk of the school! You never cease to
amaze me with your energy,
personality and ability to
mold to the theme of the party! Your
professionalism and flexibility in the pre-party arrangement phase is also to be
commended! The whole process was a breeze! The night of the event, we
couldn’t stop dancing…! Everyone had an absolute
BLAST and it turned a typical school fundraiser into a
rockin’ party! I can’t imagine a better
party band. I am a
fan for life! Will
certainly hire you for future events…..first choice hands down!
Thank you for a GREAT and
memorable time!"
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Lisa T., Entertainment Coordinator
La Costa Meadows PTO, Carlsbad, CA
event(s): march 2007, march 2005
band configuration: Core Band + addt’l male lead voc (6
piece) |
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"You were
fantastic, everyone commented on how
great the band was
AGAIN!!!! We really had a lot of
fun!" |
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Caroline H., executive assistant
company holiday gala, Carlsbad, CA
event(s): dec. 2006, dec. 2005
band configuration: Core Band + 2 Fly Girlz (7
piece) |
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"Adding the Atomic Groove and the
AG Fly Girlz Posse as the
entertainment for our Challenged Athletes Foundation Tour de Cove fundraiser elevated the event to a whole new level of
success. The energy that the band and
the dancers brought to the event was absolutely
contagious....everyone was moving! The band
rocked our 5,000 attendees and also kept 100 spinners
motivated and
energized for 5 straight hours!" |
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Virgina Tinley, Executive Director
Challenged Athletes Foundation Fundraiser
triathalon & spinathon, La Jolla CA
event:nov. 2006
band configuration: Core Band + 7 Fly Girlz + horn + fem back up voc (14
piece) |
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"Wonderful
again...hired Atomic Groove for The Children's Heart Institute Fundraiser Gala two years in
a row, for my own wedding and for my former company's Christmas party...able to tailor the music
extremely well at all events...professional,
accommodating and great to work worth...you can't go
wrong hiring this band!"
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Brandy Haynes-Gossett, event planner
various San Diego functions
event(s): oct. 2006, nov. 2005, sept. 2003, dec. 1999
band configuration: Atomic Groove Plus variations (8 -12
piece)
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"Carrie Weiland and Atomic Groove were the
perfect choice for my son's Bar
Mitzvah celebration. They provided the perfect party
atmosphere. My son had the night of his
life, and every teen enjoyed one of their first "live band"
experiences. The teens stayed in front of the band all night long, my son was on the stage
dancing with the band all night long, and the adults never
left the dance
floor. It is a night our family will never
forget!" |
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Sheri Sachs, mom and hostess
Son's Barmitzvah, Encinitas, CA
event: sept. 2006
band configuration: Core Band + 2 Fly Girlz + addt’l male lead voc (8
piece) |
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"We all thank you so much for the
fabulous entertainment you presented us at
Governor Schwarzenegger's Birthday Celebration, July 2006!!! You really made the evening
exciting and
special. ...will use you in the future
for sure! Thank you again!" |
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Karolyn Dorsee, Dorsee Productons
Governor Schwarzenegger's Party, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
event: july 2006
band configuration: Core Band (5
piece) |
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"This year we had Atomic Groove play for our second annual family oriented Concerts in The Square... we had over 1000 in attendance and Atomic Groove had the
crowd on their feet!! The residents couldn't get enough and
can't wait to have
AG & The Fly Girlz at our event next year!!"
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Teresa Dewitt, Community Director
outdoor family concert, San Elijo Hills, CA
event: june 2006
band configuration: Core Band plus 2- 6 Fly Girlz (7-11
piece) |
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"Atomic Groove rocked the house!!! The attendees are
still talking about how much
fun they had...your
enthusiasm, high
energy performance and
choice of tunes kept everyone
dancing, laughing and singing. You were
great to work with! We really
appreciate your
professionalism and willingness to be
flexible....we're ready to
book again for next year's
event!!
Thanks, Carrie!!" |
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Michele Dempsey, President EEF at OPE
school fundraiser, Del Mar, CA
event: may 2006 |
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"Once again, Atomic Groove rocked a Maloney event with style! Thank you so much for making my Birthday Party
Totally FAB! Couldn't imagine it without you! You
always make our events so
extra special! You guys are the
best! The
energy was what we needed! No one does it
better than Atomic Groove! Looking forward to our
next party together! |
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Mary Maloney, REALTOR
b-day party, San Elijo Hills, CA
event(s): may 2008, may 2006, july 2005
band configuration: Core Band (5
piece)
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"Our votes are in and all of Canyon Crest Academy Foundation Inaugral Spring Gala Fundraiser attendees agree... Atomic Groove is
by far San Diego's
Best Local
Band! The dinner music and dance set you provided
exceeded our
expectations
in every way... we really
appreciated the special James Bond Theme Music you performed especially for our
event and the showmanship of "The Bond Girls"
(Carrie and The AG Fly Girlz, Elease & Jessica) themselves! The
professionalism and musical
talents of all the band members helped to make our event a resounding success!" |
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Teresa Dutton, Canyon Crest Academy Gala Entertainment Chairperson
school fundraiser, Del Mar, CA
event: may 2006 |
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"You guys were absolutely fan-ta-bulous.! It was such a
pleasure... thanks so
much for another wonderful evening. Once again we got
tons of kudos for
selecting a great band ...thanks for
accommodating and
MC-ing our special
crowd participation game... I would
love to work with you again!" |
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Julie M. Chassagne
company holiday party, Orange County, CA
event(s): dec. 2005, dec. 2004 |
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"I've been in the business
for a long time. I've introduced many
live acts. I have never shared a stage with a band more talented
and exciting! They brought the event to
life.
From their stage presence, musicianship, showmanship, you name it,
Atomic Groove
is the real
deal. Let's make them our house
band. They ROCK!!!!" |
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Sam Bass
KyXy Radio, Midday Personality, San Diego, CA
event: nov. 2005 |
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"You rocked
the house (Westfield Mall in North County, San Diego, in this case!). You made
Westfield Works Wonders charity event so much fun! Each
song
was one
I would have personally picked for the event. Thanks again for a wonderful
group of musicians, back up
dancers and Carrie the singer. Her on stage
presence was as
good as any concert out there! I would recommend you highly
for any future events for KyXy radio!" |
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Paige Novodor
KyXy Radio, Account Manager, San Diego, CA
event: nov. 2005 |
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"Thank you so much ...Everyone absolutely
LOVED the band and thought you guys were the best they have ever heard. I have been approached by several folks
asking
for your info for their companies. Thanks, you guys rocked!" |
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Susan Leach
La Costa Meadows Elementary Fundraiser
event: mar. 2005 |
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"Thank you all so much for performing at my Bat Mitzvah party. I had the time of my life and you were really
fantastic. I really appreciate you making the
extra effort... It really meant a lot to us. We will remember that night forever!
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Kendall Polan
event: jan. 2005 |
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"Atomic Groove was great... From the "Horah" to Black-Eyed Peas to Jett to Motown, your sound was
great on everything you played. In the days following
we received many unsolicited compliments about your band. Thanks for helping make the night so special and memorable." |
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Gerry and Mike Polan
Kendall's Parents
event: jan. 2005 |
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"We were so excited to have Atomic Groove play for this very
special annual company event... they
exceeded our expectations and EVERYONE had an
incredible time, commenting on how it was the
best awards banquet in our history, and Atomic Groove was the main reason!" |
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Caroline Donahue
Vice President, Intuit Inc.
event: oct. 2005, oct. 2004
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"Great
entertainment and entertainers...used Atomic Groove for both company
and private
functions, very polished or very loose, take your pick...they play
to
the crowd. I definitely
recommend them."
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Dennis Cruzan, Principal
Cruzan/Monroe Real Estate
event(s): dec. 2004, may 2004, nov. 2003, july 2003, june 2003 |
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"Another great
job from you guys, you seemed to please
everyone... the more mellow jazzy set segued beautifully into a rockin' dance set... the AG Dancers
really added to the energy... you helped put that
special touch on a very special event!" |
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Jill Jones Mason
Special Events Manager, SD Museum of Art
event(s): apr. 2004 |
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