What Seattle management
and industry professionals are saying about us...
Seattle Tennis Club
"As Director of Catering at the Seattle Tennis Club, I have had the joy of
working with the Michael Benson Band many, many times over the years, and
they are definitely our top recommendation. The club hires the band for our
own events and the feedback is always phenomenal. Michael has a special way
of putting the songs together that keeps everyone on the dance floor all
night. He and the band are extremely professional. We always are thrilled
when they are here because we know it will be a great night!" - Amy Foster,
Catering & Special Events Manager
Yours By John Photography
http://www.yoursbyjohn.com
This is John Chin from Yours by John Photography. My wife Kim and I
have worked with you at Isaac & Nicole and Rachel & Zach's weddings. We
have some awesome photos of you and your band. Words simply cannot describe how
hard you work and how fantastic your music is... Kim and I have always enjoyed
the awesome music you play at receptions and you always surprise us with these
new songs - especially songs that we never imagine you would sing!!! :)
Lance, British Motor Coach Company Driver - 206-682-0653
http://www.anespexperience.com
- Mind1flow@aol.com
What impressed me is your ability to sound so much like the bands you were
covering, in every style. By far, you’re the most impressive live band
I’ve heard at weddings over the past 9 years.
Woodmark Hotel
"I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Michael for over six
years at several different venues. I actually had the good fortune to attend
a function where he was playing and get on the floor and dance to his great
music. Michael is a joy to work with. He has a great repertoire to draw
from and is always able to please his audience, whether it's a wedding,
intimate cocktail party or a New Year's bash. He and his band are true
professionals, always on time, appropriately dressed and enthusiastic about
whatever function they are working. Michael and his fellow musicians are a
class act!" - Alexis Hoff, Catering Director, Woodmark Hotel
Seattle Golf Club
"They are really, really good at playing a variety of music to fit the crowd
- if it's a young crowd he'll get them going , or if it's an older crowd
he'll tone it down. They are always adaptable, and the most
multi-talented band we have seen." - Chris Stone, Catering Manager, Seattle
Golf Club
Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club
"Michael Benson and the members of the band bring a high level of
professionalism to every event and are a pleasure to work with! They raise
the standards with the quality and variety of their talent and match it with
an energy and enthusiasm that is contagious". - Cristy Barnes, Wedding
Coordinator, Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club
Newcastle Country Club
"We continuously recommend The Michael Benson Band to our clients. They are
fantastic to work with and we have always been impressed with their
wonderful attitudes and professionalism. Every time we hear that the
Michael Benson Band is providing entertainment at an event hosted at the
Golf Club at Newcastle, we know that our clients our in good hands. As
always, with their band, the event will run smoothly, both behind the scenes
and in front of the guests. The Michael Benson Band is a true pleasure to
work with and comes highly recommended by the staff at the Golf Club at
Newcastle. - The Catering Team at The Golf Club at Newcastle
The Harbor Club Seattle
"Michael Benson is the best at what he does." - Tom Goodenow, CEO, Harbor Club
Seattle
The Harbor Club Bellevue
"Michael is our top recommendation because he has been a consistently
stellar performer throughout the years consistently pleasing our membership
and wedding clientele. He is very diverse and great to work with from a
manager's perspective. It's a good relationship." - Shawn Ygnatowiz, Manager,
Harbor Club Bellevue
Four Seasons Hotel
"I recommend Michael Benson for banquets and receptions here for several
reasons. He works well with clients, always listens to their suggestions
for music selections, and also is sensitive to the needs of our service and
staff. We can rely on Michael to be gracious, dependable, and to do
whatever is necessary to insure the success of an event." - Dan Murray,
Catering Sales Manager, Four Seasons Olympic Hotel
Broadmoor Golf Club
Michael has worked with me for years at Inglewood Country Club, for several
of my own family events, and now at Broadmoor. Aside from always pleasing
clients for family occasions as well as club members, Michael is great to
work with, and he treats all with respect. He is at the top of our list of preferred vendors. - Susan Rogers, director of Catering, Broadmoor
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(excerpts from clients' notes)
Dear Michael (and the band),
Thank you so much for making our wedding and reception a huge success.
The ceremony music was beautiful, the cocktail tunes perfect, and
the reception was rockin’! So many guests commented on your
awesome energy and the passion with which you played – up to the very
last song.
Your professionalism throughout the whole planning process gave us the
utmost confidence that you would make our big day a terrific success –
and exceeded our high expectations.
Thank you for reading the crowd, thank you for getting everyone moving
from age 12 to 90, thank you for your perfect timing throughout the
evening. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Cheers,
Maura and Malcolm – May 19, 2007
Dear Michael,
You are the consummate professional…personable, helpful, and talented.
Together with your gifted band, you set the tone for our beautiful
evening wedding, and adjusted the ebb and flow to perfection! Thank
you for making the musical memories that added to Aaron and Courtney’s
joyous celebration. - Alan and Carlene Cohen - 8/25/07
So I know I will sound like a broken record but " YOU GUYS ARE
AWESOME!!!" We planned the date all around your availability. Our
guests were so thrilled and I think you could tell by the dance floor.
The wedding ceremony music was beautiful, lots of compliments on that
also. THANK YOU for making this such a grand and beautiful occasion! I
am hoping that I am invited to a wedding with your band so I can really
sit back and enjoy the music!!! It is obvious why you are in such
demand!! THANK YOU again for the making this such a great event!! -
Gayle Calhoun - 8/4/07
Tommy and I just returned from our honeymoon on Monday, so I apologize
for not getting in touch with you sooner. You ROCKED at our
wedding reception!!! Thank you so very much for providing such
amazing entertainment. I cannot tell you how many compliments we
received from our guests about our awesome band. They were super
impressed with the wide array of songs you played, from jazz at dinner
to Usher later on! Anyways, Tommy and I just wanted to send
you a heartfelt thank you for making our wedding night so much fun.
We look forward to seeing you at Fletcher and Steffenie's wedding
on September 8th! THANK YOU! - Ali & Tommy Bligh -
7/20/07
Michael - You and your boys were THE BEST! I have had so many
calls telling me things like "I haven't had that much fun in
ages", "The band was GREAT", "I never dance but I
did that night!" I can't believe the energy you brought to the
place! Your amazing and way too much fun! Thank you, thank
you, and thank you again for making our wedding THE WEDDING TO REMEMBER.
Do you know that the dance floor was actually breaking up by the
end of the night! Hope I don't get charged for a new one! Wish we
had another wedding coming up so we could use you again...maybe we'll
have an anniversary party just to get you back! Hmmm...that's a
good thought! With much appreciation - Sue Munroe and the
entire Munroe Wedding Party! - 5/6/07
THANK YOU MICHAEL! We had the best time ever last night, seriously, it was everything we hoped for and more. The ceremony music, the first dance, the father/daughter song, EVERYTHING was phenomenal. All I heard all night (besides congratulations) was "This band is amazing!" Thank you thank you!!
Bronwen (Gilbert) & Eli Houck - 10/28/06
We all want to thank you so very much for your incredible music at Rebecca and Paul's wedding. Everyone just raved about your band!! We absolutely loved the Hora medley and those groomsmen sure got a workout! Thanks Michael for all your wedding planning advice ie. bar in the same room. Your professionalism and expertise in wedding music is beyond compare - priceless! Thanks again for everything and when and if my next daughter Sarah is married, you will be the first person I will book!
Cheryl and Joe Piha - 7/29/06
I have been meaning to write to thank you again for helping to make our wedding so wonderful! The band was fantastic - we still get comments about the variety of music the band played (and how good each genre was!). I
also appreciate how flexible you were by allowing us to rearrange times and add extra time to the end! Although we never met before the wedding, I was not worried or concerned about the band’s performance as a result of your
professionalism leading up to the big day. We came across several vendors that were difficult to work with, but you made the process so easy!
Kim Griffin - 6/3/06
"When you guys do Outkast and
Usher, you're not just playin' it, you're
KILLIN" it!" - Heather (Maid of Honor) 5/28/06
"You made our wedding reception! Everyone was blown away by
the entire
night, and, aside from the guests, you were the biggest reason it was so
successful. As you know, we scheduled our wedding to Friday so it
could fit
your schedule...and let me tell you it was worth it! We would
schedule our
wedding around you again anytime!" - Geoff & Asia Ping
4/28/06
"Our friends have compared your
band to the dj's/bands at other weddings this summer (2005), and always
tell us that our night was the best time they had dancing at a wedding
reception!” - Kirsten and Eric Anderson.
"I had heard so many rave reviews
of you I wouldn't have thought it possible
that you'd be even better than I was expecting, but you absolutely were.
The variety of music you played was amazing, and your ability to get it
all
absolutely right even more so. Even Nelly! So thanks for
making the
reception so extraordinary." - Abby & Jeremy Joseph
"THANK YOU again for doing a fantastic job at our wedding!
I've never seen
so many of my friends' jaws drop all at once! The music you played
was
perfect for the crowd and everyone had a great time thanks to you."
- Eileen
Lee and Robert Ho
"Thank you for helping make
Annie's and Kyle's wedding reception a
wonderful and warm success. Not only is your music varied and
absolutely top flight, but you also have the great ability to maintain
the flow of the reception in a gracious and unobtrusive manner. We
could not have been more pleased with your contribution to all three of
our daughters' wedding receptions. Yours is the best band we have
seen
at any of the many, many wedding receptions we have attended, and we
would recommend you highly to anyone who asks. Thankfully, we do
not
have another wedding reception to put on, but if we did, we would
schedule it around your availability. We’ve already had three
calls for your phone number!!!
Thanks again for your style, grace and superior musical abilities."
- Bob & Katie Campbell
"Can we just say, WOW? Kristina & I wanted to write you a
short note to let you know that you guys went above and beyond at our
wedding back on July 18th at Benaroya. We have had several of our
guests point out that the band at the wedding was truly amazing.
You really played to the audience, and it just accentuated the entire
evening." - Kristina & David Laves
"I just wanted to thank you and
your band for the incredible performance you
gave us at our wedding last weekend. You guys did an amazing job
and had
the dance floor packed all night. Katie and I both really
appreciate your
professionalism and hard work. Did you guys ever even take a
break? I only
remember you guys being gone for about 10 minutes the whole evening.
It was
an incredible evening for Katie and I and it wouldn't have been the same
if
you and your group weren't a part of it." - Mike Knoll and Katie
Dunlop
"I just wanted to thank you for
an absolutely wonderful wedding reception.
You were amazing. People are still calling to tell me how much fun
they had
at our reception. In turn, you were so professional about absolutely
everything. I just wanted to say thanks so much. Also, if you ever want
me
to write a letter of reference I would love to ANYTIME".- Amy
Criniti & Jeff Avansino
"P.S. Definitely keep playing It's Getting Hot in Here. Nelly
should beware!
Take care,"
"What impressed me is your ability to sound so much like the bands you were covering, in every style. By far, you’re the most impressive live band I’ve heard at weddings over the past 9 years." -
Lance - British Motor Coach limo driver
"Everyone complimented me on what
a fine band I had found! I
appreciated you always checking with me to make sure I was happy with
your menu of songs. Your
professionalism and passion for your work were much appreciated and
noticed." - Michelle & Stan Kaplita
"We couldn't have found a better
band if we had searched the world over!!
You were fabulous, and all of our guests have said so!
I hope we will be at another event where you are playing, or have
another occasion to hire you."
- Linda Peterson
"The music was elegant and
romantic at the ceremony, and the band selections at the reception were
incredibly diverse, and allowed for so many choices.
You are a pleasure to work with, and a true professional.
Thank you for being so organized, reliable, and fun!"
- Mark &
Samantha Weber
"The music was fantastic, the
schedule you followed kept the celebration moving, and you personal
approach to our wedding made it such a pleasure to work with you.
We have had so many compliments about your band, and you can be
assured that you will always be highly recommended."
- Doug & Marcia Wiviott
"As you know, many of our guests
were from out of town. They
thought you were fantastic. You
got all the guests dancing and enjoying the evening!
Thank you so much for a wonderful event!"
- Brenda Atkin
"It's true that music makes or
breaks a party and in our case the music made our reception an awesome
party! Thank you again, and
please extend our deepest appreciation to your band members."
- Anni & Eddie Lange
"You came so highly recommended
and you definitely surpassed our expectations!
We had so much fun at our own wedding and so much of that fun was
due to you all. It was a
pleasure working with you." -
Janelle & Sean Carr
"We knew all along that we were
in good hands for at the ceremony and reception.
This allowed us to relax and enjoy every moment of this wonderful
day with family and friends. Speaking
of friends…boy did they have a good time!!!
I can't imagine working with anyone else than you.
What more can I say: You
are the Best!!" - Eva
Shulman
"More people have asked me how we
lucked out and got such a good band!
One guest said you should not be in Seattle because you are too
good! You were absolutely
fabulous and I really, really, enjoyed listening to you!"- Colleen & Scott Zilmer
"We are so glad we were able to
snag you for our wedding! Your
group's presence was a huge contributor to the FUN.
Thanks tons!!"- Darbie & Jon Kirk
"Thank you so much for the
amazing job you did at our ceremony and wedding reception!
It was better than we could have imagined.
We had so much fun dancing to all of the great songs!!!"
- Kelly & Josh
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