Different Hats Dance Orchestra 7,11 Or 18 Piece(s) Reviews

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Big Band from Cincinnati, OH
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Starting at $950 per event

42 Reviews for Different Hats Dance Orchestra 7,11 Or 18 Piece(s)

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Review by Jeanne F.

Wedding•Reviewed on September 2, 2014•From Louisville, KY

Everyone loved them and thought the music was perfect most especially the most important person , the BRIDE! I think Ron did exactly what I asked and it was a most perfect evening! Thank you!

Review by Ingrid B.

Fundraiser•Reviewed on April 21, 2013•From Dayton, OH

They were great. Good variety of music. Adjusted volume as needed throughout the night. Very professional, arrived on time. Highly recommend them for your event.

Review by Daniel S.

Club Event•Reviewed on February 26, 2010•From Cincinnati, OH

Great job ! We used the group for the last 2 yrs to do our Mardi Gras party ! Tons of songs that fit the theme. Super nice and professional. Thanks again for another great performance !

Review by Nancy G.

Fundraiser•Reviewed on June 8, 2009•From Madison, IN

Fabulous. Exactly what we wanted. Wonderful music, good choices. They made the event.

Review by Daniel S.

Mardi Gras Party•Reviewed on February 27, 2009•From Cincinnati, OH

Wow ! Perfect for my Mardi Gras Event ! The guys were great. Showed up early. Sound was amazing ! Friendly as can be to me and all my guests. A +++++ I look forward to booking more events ! Awesome job !

Review by Maggie H.

Wedding Reception•Reviewed on May 18, 2011•From Marion, IN

I can NOT even say enough about this band. they absolutely blew my wedding reception away! it was a total blast and the music was SO much fun for everyone! definitely a great mood setting group, and VERY diverse in their talents and abilities musically!!!!!! BOOK THEM NOOOWWW!!! :)

Review by Marty K.

Wedding•Reviewed on August 27, 2009•From North Canton, OH

Honestly, they sounded great, were very easy to work with and they came through on everything they promised. I would definatly go through them again!

Review by Theresa G.

New Year's Eve Party•Reviewed on January 19, 2011•From Alto, NM

Different Hats was outstanding . Very professional. Would highly recommend them for any event.

Review by BK B.

Dinner Dance•Reviewed on October 15, 2008•From Dayton, OH

This group exceeded our expectations. The vocalist is wonderful and brought to mind the original artists that made these songs a hit. Cole Porter, Gershwin, Arlen, Rogers, Hart, Hammerstein and all the rest of the great music. Songs that were made popular by Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellingtion, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong. They kept our crowd up and dancing. We look forward to using them again.

Review by BK B.

Dinner Dance•Reviewed on March 29, 2008•From Clayton, OH

The main things that we liked ... they set up well before the event. They played exactly the kinds of music that we needed for our dance. We had a good session with them before the dance and went over all of our needs. Celebration band worked with us and exceeded our expectations. Should we hold another event like this we would consider having the band back again. They would be our first choice. Bill

Review by Sam A.

Anniversary Party•Reviewed on August 29, 2009•From Columbus, OH

Review by BK B.

Corporate Function•Reviewed on March 3, 2009•From Columbus, OH

Thanks so much. You guys are the best in every way. They were outstanding performers, did everything we asked them to do and were great to get along with.

Review by Ellie S.

Fundraiser•Reviewed on February 7, 2011•From Henderson, KY

Having the Different Hats Dance Orchestra perform at our event was one of the best decisions we made! They were extremely professional, courteous and nice to have around, and most importantly...the entertainment they provided was top notch. They fit into our theme perfectly, and we had numerous requests for information about them from event attendees. I could have listened to them for hours, and I hope to be able to use them again for a future event. A wonderful talent! The whole package!

Review by Renee H.

Resort Event•Reviewed on August 8, 2011•From Lebanon, OH

The orchestra was very friendly and accomodating; however, I was disappointed that some of the group arrived ten minutes prior to the performance, we didn't have a full sound check, and in between songs did not move smoothly - a lapse of time. But, when they played the music was entertaining to our retired residents.

We are saddened by this review. No excuses for the late band members. We did start promptly on time, and they did have valid reasons, but that doesn't change the fact that they were late. However, as to the flow of the evening, please remember when booking a live band that it isn't like having a D.J. It takes time for 8 people to transition between songs. If you are unhappy during an event, please talk to us while we can fix the problem! Telling us that everything is fine, when it really isn't, will not help us to meet your expectations. We work hard to correct concerns as they happen. When communication occurs up front, problems are quickly and positively resolved.

Review by Mary J.

Anniversary Party•Reviewed on November 8, 2010•From Lancaster, OH

Excellent performance. We enjoyed having them at our event very much. Would recommend to anyone. Easy to work with, professional, and great performers.

Review by Kris B.

Wedding Reception•Reviewed on October 23, 2010•From Georgetown, KY

These guys did a FANTASTIC job! Throughout the night, they were approachable and EXCEEDED all expectations. The family-run nature of this group was a nice touch as well. They OFFERED to do a dance lesson during the first break when we suggested we could do something... Different Hats is DEFINITELY a great act, and we had NUMEROUS compliments from our guests about finding them. Thank you, thank you, thank YOU!

Review by Erin F.

Wedding Reception•Reviewed on August 8, 2011•From Pittsburgh, PA

The band sounded amazing, they learned our song and the vocalist is very talented. We were promised they would be there by 3pm to do a sound check since they were using the house sound system. Band members were still showing up at 6pm, which is when the event started giving no time to do a sound check. They blamed the fact that there were sound problems on the house. We created a list of requests which they did not play. They did not create a set list leading to up to 2 minute delays between songs with silence and no interaction with the crowd. They changed the contract terms the day of by taking 20 minute breaks every hour. All of this lead to unneeded frustration.

Band leaders are not miracle workers. The list of requests was sent the day before! The band was placed on a 6 x 30 platform, 10 feet above the floor. Confined in a straight line, communication among band members was ineffective, creating longer pauses between songs. The set list was scrapped, because many songs required visual cues and directions. It took 5 minutes just to climb down, thus making 10 minute breaks unrealistic. Interaction was difficult from 10 feet above the floor, and text messages had to be used to communicate with the band. We arrived at 3:00, as requested, but with a 7:00 start, it is unreasonable to ask the entire band to sit for 4 unpaid hours.

Review by Tanya K.

Wedding•Reviewed on October 25, 2009•From Cincinnati, OH

Review by Ty S.

Wedding Reception•Reviewed on September 6, 2010•From Lexington, KY

Review by Emily F.

Wedding Reception•Reviewed on July 11, 2011•From Hamilton, OH

loved it all - had wonderful comments from our guests. The size of the crowd diminished the sound initially, but the added speakers made an enormous difference and created exactly the atmosphere we were hoping for.

Review by Paige H.

Wedding Reception•Reviewed on June 8, 2011•From Indianapolis, IN

The band was accommodating, and very flexible. Not only that, but they sounded great!!

Review by Deb L.

Graduation Party•Reviewed on July 25, 2010•From Bellbrook, OH

Wow! Liz has an incredible voice, and is even better live than on the samples- if that is possible! Every note she sang was perfect. The guests loved her; she is adorable and has wonderful stage presence. Ron's playing was fabulous. He worked with us before the event to select the perfect music, even when we kept making last minute changes. He and his wife (who manages the details while he plays) made the evening flow so well. During one of the breaks, we asked her to do a dance lesson for the guests, and it was a huge success! They are such nice people, so accommodating and professional. They really cared about making our evening perfect. I highly recommend them!

Review by Shannon D.

Wedding Reception•Reviewed on September 6, 2012•From Madison, IN

The band was very talented and bent over backward to make our day beautiful-- we had a ton of compliments on the music! One of the most important pieces on my day was having a live band skillfully play music beneath the sunset-- this band made that happen! We would definitely recommend them!

Review by Carolee A.

Wedding Reception•Reviewed on June 21, 2012•From Tupelo, MS

They were fantastic! They absolutly MADE my wedding reception. Many of the older guests who would have otherwise left early stayed just to hear the band. My new in-laws raved! My guests are still telling me how much they loved my band. They were the best addition to our reception. They played everything I asked them too, their rates are very reasonable, and their sound was superior to any I've heard before. The female vocalist is extremely talented, and she lacked all of the "country/western" influence every other similar band and vocalist seemed to exhibit. Peggy Lee and Ella Fitzgerald would be very proud to hear her singing their songs. They were perfect!

Review by Dan K.

Anniversary Party•Reviewed on June 14, 2012•From Cincinnati, OH

An outstanding performance. I can easily say Different Hats delivered more than I expected. They played the type of music we requested. The vocalist was excellent. I got many positive comments from those who attended the party.