Professional Entertainment

"Hi Ya!

Words cannot express my appreciation for your effort at the Marysville Historical Society event. My big regret is that there was no audience there to enjoy the wonderful music and obvious entertainment you were offering! ( If I had my choice , you would have at least been on the other side where the people were!) I am hoping that we will be able to book you and some of your group when we actually open the museum. I have the link to your website but would love some promotional materials to share with others if you can send me some. PO Box 329 Marysville WA 98270.

I very much enjoyed meeting you and look forward to seeing you in the future!

Ciao!" - Rietta Costa, MacPhersons Realty

Mr. Dick Coolen gave the exact piano renditions for reflections to the 1940's and '50's.

Hal Bingham, 510th Fighter Squadron Association.

"Hi Dick,

Corey and I would like to thank you for playing for our wedding. The ceremony music was perfect and the classical music was just great for the cocktail hour. I know we requested a lot of swing music but the last two hours when we ask you for some rock music you really came through. All my friends told me how they enjoyed the band. You made the wedding a great success. We surely will recommend you to our friends. We're just back from our honeymoon! Thanks so much to you and your entire band for making the evening so special. The music was a perfect compliment to the setting and exactly what we hoped it would be -- classy, fun and entertaining. The horns were fabulous and Linda's voice was fantastic!! Thanks again." - Ann & Corey Limbaugh

"Dear Dick,

Thank you ever so much for playing for our wedding. Everyone commented on the wonderful music. You took the time to make sure our entire request was answered both for the ceremony and the reception. We can’t thank you enough. If you ever need a referral, please don’t hesitate to call on us. Warmest regards." - Terri & Brain Hintz

"Dear Dick,

Thanks for your amazing music. You made this old building and the inhabitants smile. We appreciate your participation in “The Best of the Northwest'."

Karen McNierney, Chairman of “The Best of The Northwest”

... Entertaining & Exciting... Outstanding evening..." Thelma Channon. Canterwood Country Club

"The full 18 piece big band plays the original arrangements by the most famous big bands of the 30's 40's and 50's. Smaller ensembles, available in 4,5,8 and 11 pieces can also perform a wide variety of music including jazz, Latin and cabaret numbers of such artists as Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern and others. Thank you for playing such great music at our wedding reception. You helped make our day extra special." - Barbara & Brett Barrilleaux

"Hi Dick,
I was talking to my fiancé about maybe having your band come to our reception. You were such a great hit at our company holiday party that I thought you'd go great for our wedding too : ) We are looking at October of 2006 for your 7 piece band.
Thanks for your time." - Nicole K. Schneider, Coinstar, Inc.

"Dear Dick, Well, we are just back from our honeymoon and we had a great time. Thank you for your very kind message below. The toast is very special! We are happy you enjoyed the basket and will enjoy the wine one day, remembering our wedding when you do so!! We really enjoyed working with you. You made things so easy for us and were so professional in the whole planning process. Your orchestra was great and was one of the highlights of the evening, for sure! Everyone enjoyed the music--we continue to hear comments from people." - Marlene and Gary Baumann

"Hey Dick,

Sitting in a sidewalk café in Goteburg, Sweden now with fond memories of our blissful day. Just two days ago we experienced the International Jazz Fest in Aarhus, Denmark and our thoughts were with you. Just wanted to THANK YOU for the SUPERLATIVE job at our wedding----everyone commented on how great you were! Thanks a million!" - Reyne & Chris Wilder

"Dear Dick, Thank you so much. We were excited to have you and the band play for the reception. It was definitely one of the highlights of the evening. I will contact you next year for our other daughters wedding." - Elizabeth Dowell

"Perfect choice, music varied and fabulous. Flexible and personal when fitting into mode of reception. Even picked up on and bravely encouraged Mother Of The Bride to sing with them which was fun to all. The whole band was talented and professional. Couldn't have been a better and more memorable choice for the wedding reception." - Lucinda Bryant, Benaroya Hall wedding reception 1.2007

"I just wanted to write and thank you for playing at our wedding on August 18. You really made the party - everyone had such a great time and enjoyed your music so much. My grandmother's best friend, Blanche, who's 87 years old, especially appreciated it - we've got a lot of pictures of her tearing it up on the dance floor! Again, thank you so much - your music really made our wedding special." - Megan & Tom Luce