Concert•Reviewed on June 23, 2013•From Red Oak, IA
Dana has performed twice in the past few years in our community - he is a talented musician and storyteller, which creates a very entertaining event. We can't wait for the next one!
Jim Hoskinson, Touchstone Arts Council, Red Oak, Iowa
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on February 2, 2012•From Cedar Rapids, IA
The music was exactly what my daughter had wanted for her wedding; classic and classy, beautiful music that didn’t over power the ceremony, but completely complimented it!
Mr. Starkell was professional in every way and extremely talented. Many guests complimented his guitar work. We couldn’t have been more happy with the musician we chose for our daughter’s wedding! Mary A Weems
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on December 10, 2012•From Omaha, NE
Dana,
Thank you so much for being part of our big day. The ceremony was perfect thanks in no small part to your beautiful music. Thank you for making it a wonderful, very memorable day, and thank you for making it a fun experience working with you. Thank You, Matt & Heidi
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on December 14, 2012•From Galena, IL
Dana was great to work with, and we would recommend him without reservation. He was very accommodating to our requests for musical selection and singer accompaniment. His performance was great, and we couldn't be happier with the overall experience we had with Dana.
Event•Reviewed on December 10, 2012•From Bettendorf, IA
Dana spoke to our club about his epic journey with his father and ended the evening by playing a few classical guitar pieces he learned during the trip. He captivated the whole room with his stories of suspense, adventure and humor! His speaking style was as if he was an old friend! Thanks again!!!!
Lynne Majetic
Wedding•Reviewed on June 20, 2008•From Appleton, WI
Dana, I was thrilled with your punctuality, professionalism, dependability, and performance at our wedding. So many of our guests asked where we found you and agreed with us that your music was the finishing touch on our day. Your prompt communication with us before the wedding, including the phone call we received to let us know you were on your way, helped to ease my nerves, and your follow-through was impeccable. The music was beautiful, and I cannot imagine our wedding ceremony or reception without it. Your music helped to make our day exactly the way we envisioned it. Sarah and Vince Salvia
Wedding•Reviewed on September 13, 2009•From Omaha, NE
A+ all the way. Very accommodating, very professional, and a very talented guitarist. Dana Starkell was hired to play at our wedding, and I enjoyed what he brought to the atmosphere. Our guests commented on Dana being a classy touch to the wedding and also on how excellent he played. I absolutely would hire him again or recommend him for anyone seeking a classical guitarist.
Wedding•Reviewed on June 24, 2006•From Sour Lake, TX
Dana was willing to do anything to accomodate our needs. He was extremely professional and flexible with last minute changes. He made sure to make our wedding a warm and wonderful experience. We had a small church wedding, and his classical guitar playing was a perfect match for the "feel" we wanted for the ceremony. He was laid-back and friendly. He made a great impression on the guests, as well. Dana is talented, patient, and easy to work with. We would recommend Dana to every single one of our friends without reservation.
- Trey and Shannon Smith
Restaurant Event•Reviewed on June 6, 2008•From Spirit Lake, IA
We were so thrilled and fortunate to have Dana back at our restaurant. This is the third time we have had Dana play in the Lakes area and the second time at my restaurant. He is even starting to get a following with some of my customers. Dana's music is the perfect accompaniment to our dining experience. We look forward to having him back again and again.
Jennifer Rettig
owner, Fresh Bistro
Spirit Lake, Iowa
Wedding•Reviewed on June 1, 2006•From Fredericksburg, TX
We were more than pleased with Dana's involvement in our
wedding. He provided outstanding customer service and
professionalism throughout our working relationship. He made a
good impression with his initial phone call which immediately sold
me on his services. In the planning stages he was prompt in
returning calls, patient while assisting us with music selection
and accommodating during the last-minute, on-site planning of the
ceremony. During the time leading up to the ceremony and through
the ceremony, he provided an excellent performance that helped to
create a serene atmosphere. We highly recommend Dana to others who
want a talented, personable and reliable performer.
Wedding•Reviewed on May 10, 2008•From Ames, IA
Dana's guitar added a lovely atmosphere to our reception causing us to
receive innumerable compliments from our guests. Dana was very
friendly and helpful, and he was very easy to work with. We used an
uncommon hymn at our wedding, but Dana set and played a very nice
four-part setting of it as an accompaniment for our congregational
singing. We were very pleased!
Review by Kevie and Dinah B.
Wedding•Reviewed on May 8, 2006•From Austin, TX
Dinah and I wanted to thank you for the outstanding job that
you did playing at our wedding on May 8th! Your playing was
stylish yet simple and was the perfect touch to our wedding.
The sound samples on your web site do not do you justice! We
will recommend you to anyone looking for that special something
to add to their event. Kevie and Dinah
Wedding•Reviewed on May 9, 2008•From Memphis, TN
Dana, Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. We could not believe how beautiful your playing was. Your music provided the perfect environment for our ceremony and your selection was impeccable. We appreciated the time you took to discuss the arrangements that worked for us and even playing samples over the phone so we could choose the perfect songs!. Everybody in attendance commented on your skills and we will surely tell others of you. Both Meredith and I wish to thank you again and let you know how wonderful it was to have you play at our wedding. Thank you and best wishes. Donnie and Meredith
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on October 16, 2012•From Hampton, IL
Dana was wonderful to work with: he was accommodating, friendly and very professional. He made everyone feel at ease and was great to work with for our wedding event. He gave a phenomenal performance that our guests could not stop talking about all evening. I highly recommend him to anyone wanting to add depth and beauty to an already beautiful event: it elevated the wedding to whole new level.
Thanks again for all your hard work and effort to make our son's wedding unforgettable.
Ann
Wedding•Reviewed on September 19, 2008•From Chicago, IL
I found Dana with Google, called him on the phone & after speaking with him could tell that he was well qualified to entertain the guests at the rehearsal dinner for my son's wedding. Dana provided us with a clear & reasonable written contract. He communicated with the restaurant people regarding technical details. His appearance at the event (tuxedo) excellent. His guitar playing, top notch. The high point of the evening was when he dedicated a song (Romanza d'Amor) to the bride & groom-to-be. Unforgettable.