MUSICAL LECTURE PROGRAM REVIEWS
FEELING GROOVY: The Life and Songs of Simon and Garfunkel
"It was wonderful."
Rhona C., Boynton Beach (FAU-JUpiter, 2/15)
"Great show; standing ovation."
Cy C., Boynton Beach (FAU-Jupiter, 2/15)
"Wonderful, as usual."
Ronnie G. (FAU-Jupiter, 2/15)
"Due to the overwhelmingly positive response to your programs, we no longer find it necessary to do evaluations." (Coordinator of Lifelong Learning, FAU-Jupiter)
MESSAGES IN HARMONY: The Story and Song of Peter, Paul and Mary
" Unexpectedly superb performance."
(anonymous patron review, FAU-Jupiter, 1/15)
"They are so beautiful to listen to"
(anonymous patron review, FAU-Jupiter, 1/15)
"Second time I have seen PinkSlip; great show!"
(anonymous patron review, FAU-Jupiter, 1/15)
"Great"
(anonymous patron review, FAU-Jupiter, 1/15)
Bleecker Street and Beyond: The Greenwich Village Music Scene of the 60's.
"A fun and fabulous evening of quality entertainment. Thank you." (M, Valencia Falls, 8/15)
"You produced a winner. A trip back in time to the roots of my politics today. Gentle folk playing music with a message for our time, a message of love and tolerance, anti-war and acceptance for alternate lifestyles. The Times They Were a Changin." (H, Valencia Falls, 8/15)
"Thank you for the wonderful music and look back in time. Brought us back to our youth during the trying time of the Vietnam War and great artists. The folk music was so enjoyable and the words on the screen was fabulous. In case we missed or didn't remember a word or two, we were able to see it and sing along with all. You picked a winner; we all had a good time." (S, Valencia Falls, 8/15)
"Terrific job; excellent show. The melodies are always so familiar but some of the lyrics had escaped my memory. Incredibly complex and beautiful images that put to shame most of what passes for music today. So nice to hear and see them again (especially on the large screen) from such talented artists." (T, Valencia Falls, 8/15)
"We thoroughly enjoyed tonight's show. They were excellent entertainers and we really enjoyed the little history behind each of the songs. The evening flew by. We were ready for an encore!" (E, Valencia Falls, 8/15)
"What great memories! A wonderful program." (W, Valencia Falls, 8/15)
"There are simply not enough superlatives to describe last night's entertainment. But I'll try: WONDERFUL, DELIGHTFUL, HEARTWARMING. Perfect timing and pacing. Perfect audio and visual representation. Fabulous choice of material. Terrific performers. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. (M, Valencia Falls, 8/15)
" Kudos and high fives to you both. Everyone had a great time. I was checking out the audience and saw one of my friends singing along to all the music. Great job; thanks so much."
Arlyne S. (event coordinator) (Brandeis, 12/14)
“I want to thank you both for sharing many old, old, and dear "friends."
Dan I., Boca Raton, FL (FAU-Jupiter, 11/14)
“Just wanted to say thank you for a terrific evening. It was one of the best I’ve spent in a long time. You are giving us something to look forward to in 2015. Your show was interesting, entertaining, fun, and very professional!”
Ken and Jane B., PB County, FL (FAU-Jupiter, 11/14)
" You guys were fantastic. Can't remember when I enjoyed a lecture/show/concert so much!"
Ronnie G. (FAU-Jupiter, 11/14)
"Wonderful!"
Anonymous patron evaluation (FAU-Jupiter, 11/14)
"They were terrific."
Anonymous patron evaluation (FAU-Jupiter, 11/14)
"They are fabulous."
Anonymous patron evaluation (FAU-Jupiter, 11/14)
"Marvelous."
Anonymous patron evaluation (FAU-Jupiter, 11/14)
"Love being able to read the lyrics."
Anonymous patron evaluation (FAU-Jupiter, 11/14)
"Great prep and voices"
Anonymous patron evaluation (FAU-Jupiter, 11/14)
"Great performance and a great time!"
Anonymous patron evaluation (FAU-Jupiter, 11/14)
"Excellent representative choice of music. Terrific performers. Fantastic experience."
Anonymous patron evaluation (FAU-Jupiter, 11/14)
"Great"
Anonymous patron evaluation (FAU-Jupiter, 11/14)
Imagine: The Story and Song of John Lennon, Nixon's Pariah, the Left's Messiah.
" You guys were fabulous! I loved it! Even if I cried at the end. A great crowd, too." (Pam L., Mandel Library, 10/16)
"Words cannot express how wonderful the two of you performed! It was unbelievable how quiet and attentive an audience. Your presentation on John Lennon was full of information and entertaining and musically lovely!
We certainly intend to have you perform again, as do many of the other groups in the community. "
Social Director of HOA club, Boynton Beach, FL (11/14)
“We loved it!”
Bob and Patty B., Deerfield Beach, FL (Mandel Library, 11/14)
“Great show at the library today! Thank you for the John Lennon insights and great music! We look forward to more programs.”
Mindy B., Lake Worth, FL (Mandel Library, 11/14)
“We really thought you did a great job. We loved it! We are looking forward to your other shows.”
Leonard and Robin G., Boynton Beach (Mandel Library, 11/14)
“BRAVO! Well done all the way around. We brought friends this time. They have been telling everyone in their circle how impressed they were with the presentation. You have expanded your reputation for excellence.
Now I know more about JL than I ever did before. As always I learn something about music when I sit in your audience.”
George and Becky Q. (Mandel Library, 11/14)
"Just want to let you know how much we enjoyed the program on Saturday at the Mandel Library. It was beautifully done- I think you should contact PBS to show it. It was so nice seeing the lyrics to the songs- never really knew all the words. Just a wonderful hour and a half- so glad we came."
Evelyn K., Boynton Beach (Mandel Library, 11/14)
"The music was a joy. The narrator and the two singers covered Lennon's life in full. The story they told through words and music were done excellently. Their knowledge of Lennon and his successes and tribulations were woven together beautifully."
Anonymous patron evaluation (FAU-Jupiter, 3/14)
If I Had A Hammer: The Life and Song of Pete Seeger
"We heard nothing but rave reviews the following day."
Assistant Director, Lifelong Learning Program (FAU-Boca, 3/15)
"Thank-you for such a good program. Great balance of music, talk, and photos.... Glad you did not shy away from the political."
Patty B., Deerfield Beach, FL (FAU-Boca, 3/15)
"Probably the most enjoyable evening we've spent as students at the LLS."
Mr. and Mrs. F., Boca West
From Anonymous Patron Evaluations (FAU-Boca, 3/15)
• "Just wonderful"
• "Very educational"
• "They just keep getting better and better; exceeded expectations"
• "Excellent"
• "Very entertaining"
• "FABULOUS!!!!!"
• "Outstanding"
• "Great Performance"
• "Very talented, very well put together, very enjoyable"
• "Wonderful time"
• "Great evening"
• "Enjoyed every bit"
"Loved it!"
Anonymous patron evaluation (FAU-Jupiter, 12/14)
"Great; I love to sing; keep it up."
Anonymous patron evaluation (FAU-Jupiter, 12/14)
"Great performances."
Anonymous patron evaluation (FAU-Jupiter, 12/14)
"Great experience"
Anonymous patron evaluation (FAU-Jupiter, 12/14)
"Fun and informative."
Anonymous patron evaluation (FAU-Jupiter, 12/14)
"Fantastic; cannot wait for the next one."
Anonymous patron evaluation (FAU-Jupiter, 12/14)
"Fabulous presentation."
Anonymous patron evaluation (FAU-Jupiter, 12/14)
Voices of Women of the 60's: Joan, Joni, Judy, Janis, Carly, and Carole.
"You were wonderful, as always, Tuesday night as the filled audiitorium attests to." Doris F., Boca Raton (FAU-Boca, December 2016)
"You guys were great; you have a solid fan base here full time."
Ronnie G., Lake Worth (FAU-Jupiter, April 2015)
"Due to the overwhelmingly positive response to your programs, we no longer find it necessary to do evaluations." (Coordinator of Lifelong Learning, FAU-Jupiter; April 2015)
This Land is Your Land: The Life and Song of Woody Guthrie
"Fabulous mix of music and content of the artist and era with the added plus of lyrics to sing along with - super fun! Am going to see them again on Tuesday the 25th."
Anonymous patron evaluation (FAU-Jupiter, 3/14)
"Just wanted to let you know how much my husband and I enjoyed your show two nights ago! I sat in the back. So..... I got to sing ALL the verses of all the songs with you as nobody could hear me! I have been telling everyone about you and hope that the John Lennon concert is SRO.
The narration, harmonies, photographs, and of course the lyrics are amazing. Congratulations on a job so well done. I learned so much about Woody Guthrie that I hadn't known before. Am very much looking forward to Lennon as he is my generation. ... Thank you, thank you, thank you."
Virginia, Jupiter (FAU-Jupiter, 3/14)
"Great show! Very professional. Belongs on PBS. Entertaining & informative. We liked the way the images made the songs still resonate today. Very strong performances. 4 thumbs up"
Robin G., Boynton Beach (FAU-Jupiter, 3/13)
OTHER SHOWS/DANCES (UNSOLICITED EMAIL)
Music for Church Service; February 2015
"You and Bill were GREAT and earned acclaim!"
Bob B., Deerfield Beach
Private 70th Birthday Party; November 2014
"You were fantastic! More than I hoped for. You helped everyone participate - the singers and the dancers, the protestors and the oldies fans and most of this group that fit into both camps."
Carol L., Boynton Beach
Hurricane Grill & Wings; July 2014
"Very good time last night listening to and watching PinkSlip perform some of our favorites! The piano playing was awesome! Delightful evening."
Donna B., Boynton Beach
Hurricane Grill & Wings; July 2014
"Great gig tonight. Loved the island music. My son enjoyed all the Bob Marley songs and Heart of Gold!"
Linda H., Boynton Beach
Jewish CD; July 2014
"Loved the Jewish CD. Listened to all 11 tracks twice on my way home. Great Hebrew articulation/pronunciation, too."
Ken, Naples, FL
Saltimbocca Bistro; January 2014
"We all enjoyed the music and food. We had a lovely evening!"
Diane and Ron, Boynton Beach
Private 50th Birthday Party in Gated Community; January 2014
"Thank you so much for making my birthday celebration so much fun!! EVERYONE loved you! I had lots of questions about how to hire you. Thanks again, you were really great!!" Mary B. - Boynton Beach
Atlantis Grill and Bar, Lantana; October 19, 2013
"Amazing gig; you had them dancing in the aisles.
GREAT JOB. Nice mix of songs. Great tempo. Just perfect!"
Linda H., Boynton Beach
Congressional Press Conference, West Palm Beach July 16, 2013
"I want to thank you both for putting your artistic talents once more at the service of social change! Having you today, helped us create an environment where people were gathering energy and spirit to face this enormous struggle for immigrant justice in Palm Beach County and in the US!"
Isabel V., Palm Beach County
Evening On The Avenue, Lake Worth Cultural Plaza; July 5, 2013
"Loved it! Sang along with so many – when it got dark, your music was the light."
Gail B., Boca Raton
Evening On The Avenue, Lake Worth Cultural Plaza April 19, 2013
"It was a pleasure to finally get to see you perform! Loved your musical set. Love hearing the trivia that Bill has always added to the pieces. Keep on playin’ your music. Nice thing you have going there."
George and Becky Q., Lake Worth
WLRN Radio Interview and Performance – March 3, 2013
"I heard you today on WLRN radio. You sounded great. I hope to get to one of your shows soon."
Lou M., Pembroke Pines
Pre-Film Sing-Along, Reel Politique, Boca Raton, October 29, 2012
"Many thanks for your wonderful and inspiring music Saturday night. You always set the evening's special tone (pun intended) and I have had many attendees say how much they appreciate what you do. What I liked best about the evening is how, together, we are building a strong community."
Martin L., Boca Raton
Colony Hotel, Delray Beach; Fall 2012
"We totally enjoyed the time, listening to the music and your singing. And it was a very cheap evening out----two Cokes!!! Where could we do better?"
Adele A., Boca Raton.
December 2011, Gated Community Holiday Wine and Cheese
"Thank you for the entertainment this evening. It was wonderful!"
Sandy F., Boynton Beach
Whitehall-Boca, Fall 2012
"I loved your Friday concert at Whitehall. I really like your selection of great melodic/harmonic songs. It's obvious that both of you have ears. I really enjoyed it."
Russ M.. Boca Raton
Benefit Brunch, March 2011
"Hello...just a note to say how much I enjoyed listening to your music at the brunch Sunday. Took me back to my college days...frankly, I hated it when the program started and you had to stop playing! Haven't heard the oldies done the way you do them--beautifully--in many years. Again, thanks for a lovely morning!!"
Jan S.- Boca Raton.
MENTIONS ON TRIP ADVISOR
February 3, 2013 (Colony Hotel, Delray Beach)
“Perfect: PinkSlipBand on the Porch”
What a treat to stay in an authentically restored 1920s Florida resort hotel, updated with modern amenities! Dazzling colors, friendly staff, simplicity, cleanliness, quiet, understated elegance. The free breakfast is a cut above the one at Holiday Inns. As if the cars and people on Atlantic Avenue were not entertainment enough on a warm Friday night in February, the Colony provided the perfect live band on its front porch: a duo called PinkSlip, perfect complement to the architecture and decor, fresh, gentle harmony applied to 1960s classics and current hits. Easy listening, easy living, oh what a night.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g34179-d87529-r151343197-Colony_Hotel_and_Cabana_Club-Delray_Beach_Florida.html
September 29, 2012 (Marriott Oceana Palms, Singer Island)
We enjoyed having the Reflections bar/restaurant on property and the specials/happy hours and bartenders were terrific. Glad we were there in the slow season as again, it is a tiny area with just a handful of tables so it must be a zoo during "The Season." Also enjoyed the music (particularly the band "PINK SLIP") and participated in several activities at the pool - the staff was fun and helpful. Won a few free drinks and a movie to watch in the room. Yay!
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g34592-d1763100-r141574754-Marriott_s_Oceana_Palms-Riviera_Beach_Florida.html