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What people are saying about
The SoulMate Band …
WEDDINGS: ~~"DEAR Mona Lisa, All I can say is, what a blast everyone had
and you were seriously the highlight of our entire wedding! If anyone out
there is planning a wedding, SoulMate is definitely the band to book,
because your energy, the event flow, the amazing organization, and the way you
guys can cater to all age groups is what made our wedding so
successful. I was a little worried about asking you to learn 3 songs
that were seriously out of your repertoire (Faithfully, Think of Laura, and
especially Hava Nagila), but you sounded like you had been performing those
songs forever! I don't know how to thank you enough, especially with Mona
Lisa's attention to detail and her ability to just cater to everything I
wanted, but to sing your praises to everyone I know!
Anyway, I was serious about being your best reference for weddings with
SoulMate, so please feel free to use my name on your
advertisements.
Thanks,
Laura Krakow Stearns" PARTIES
& FUNCTIONS & CONCERTS: ~~"Mona
Lisa, Once
again SoulMate put on a fabulous performance at the Seacoast Science Center’s
Music by the Sea concert series. Not only is your music top-notch, but your
entire crew is professional, but still fun. You arrive on time, have all your
gear together without fuss and bother. The combination of being organized and
prepared as well as talented, fun and easy to work with is rare indeed. Of all
our bands, you engage the audience the most and lift everyone’s spirits. I
heartily recommend SoulMate for anyone who wants a fun, talented, professional
and just plain pleasant entertainer who will add zest to the atmosphere without
any angst.
Wendy
W. Lull President
Seacoast
Science Center
570 Ocean Blvd.
Rye, NH 03870-2104
Voice: 603-436-8043 ext. 15
Mobile: 603-767-2622
FAX: 603-433-2235
w.lull@seacentr.org
web: www.seacoastsciencecenter.org
Creating
connections to nature through
personal experience."
~~"LISA
- Attached
is a little note of praise. All the Best, Ginni. ... As a
Special Event Director, I hire bands all year long for a variety of
events. For our 2008 Awards Dinner (very prestigious event), I contracted
The SoulMate Band. When the band took the stage, not only was I impressed,
but the room was in a stir! At least a dozen people came to me to
find out where I found this dynamite band. In setting up the administrative details with The SoulMate Band, they were
professional and easy to work with, very accommodating. Their look for the
upscale event was first class. Their performance was not only appropriate
for the event and the crowd, it was exhilarating!! Everyone had a great
time and raved about the band … which makes ME look good! I sure
appreciate that!!!!!!!! I plan to hire The SoulMate band and have referred
them several times since our event. Whatever
your looking for… THEY'VE GOT IT!!!!
Ginni McNamara,
Dir. of Special Events
Seafood
Festival Vice-Chairman,
Seafood
Festival Food Vendor Mgr.
Hampton
Area Chamber of Commerce
Hampton, New Hampshire"
~~"SoulMate
was the grand finale at the 2009 annual Arts Alive Festival in downtown Dover's
Henry Law Park. The outdoor Rotary Pavilion is a BIG stage to work with, but
SoulMate had the presence to own it completely, plus the sound to fill the park.
The band received rave reviews from the folks who attended - I wish I had a
nickel for every person who asked me about the band. We will definitely be
bringing SoulMate back to Dover again.
Joyce El
Kouarti, Chair
Arts
Alive Festival Committee
Dover,
Nh"
~~"THANK
you so much for a professional and exciting evening. The organization was wonderful. I was so nervous about how things were going to be pulled off, but you put me at ease. SoulMate coordinated everything with the Function Hall to make my In-laws feel extra-special on a very special occasion. We got to
Spinelli's and again I was put at ease, to see you almost completely set up and ready to go. You even
offered to help us put our centerpieces on the tables. What a help. Now to the music … you took into consideration the different age groups of people we had attending the party, and worked with them. The band had slower and softer music in the beginning and got going by the end of the night. We danced the night away!
I cannot thank you enough for helping us make the 50th a wonderful unforgettable evening. I will suggest SoulMate again and again to anyone! You are a wonderful band and I look forward to our next event to give you a call. See
you on September 2nd on Short Sands! Thank you!" Dani DeLucca, Wells,
Maine
AS
REPORTED IN "the wire" magazine - "Food, Music & Dancing at
Saunders
... Whether you come for the food,
music, dancing or a
combination of all three, you are likely to find a good time at Saunders this
Friday. The restaurant will feature a blend of all three components during
the 'Take the Leap' Cocktail Reception and Dance Party on Friday, Feb. 29.
'It's the complete package,' said Doug Zechel, owner of Saunders Restaurant at
Rye Harbor. 'The food
has always been incredible, the band is phenomenal.' And what about the
dancing? 'Well, I am your classic white, old guy,' Zechel said. But when
their infectious music fills the building, everyone in attendance, including
Zechel, 'can't help but dance.' The $25 price of entry includes Saunders'
buffet and music from SoulMate, a band that combines classic Motown, Funk,
R&B and Soul. Zechel has booked the band on many occasions because
of its classic sound and high-energy performance. 'The lead singer,
Mona Lisa Comeau, has incredible energy,' Zechel said. 'It's classic
music. It was good 50 years ago and will still be good 50 years from
now." Excerpted from
The Wire Food Reporter Bill Trotter's article that appeared in The Wire Feb.
27-Mar. 4, 2008 Issue. ~~"I
wasn't sure what to expect the first time we had Soul Mate perform here at
Saunders at Rye Harbor, NH. I knew Lisa had great energy in just talking
with her, but I had no idea what fun and spunk she would have as a performer!
Soul Mate was not just
background music. Lisa is amazing as lead singer ... she got people up,
dancing and singing with her. The energy of the band and these Motown
classics are outstanding. It really is an event when they come in: one you
don't want to end, and one we are very excited to have them back for."
J. K. Burpee, Bar Mgr., Asst. to Owner, Saunders at Rye Harbor, NH OUR
FANS
AND CLIENTS! ~~"WHAT
A Band, What A Band, What A Mighty, Mighty Good Band! Thank you for the
email. I had a great time watching your band Saturday night at
Bentleys. I am a big Motown Fan and a musician myself and I was very
impressed. Great musicianship, showmanship and energy. You have a
fan for life. If anyone I know needs a band for a wedding or anything
else, I'll gladly recommend you. I will see you next time!" Robbie,
Arundel, ME ~~"SAW
you at Bentley's last night ... best dance band since I saw The Grateful Dead
live in the 70s!! Thanks! Also glad you weren't so loud that we couldn’t
hear each other ... a major bonus." Karen, Arundel, ME ~~"WE
heard The SoulMate Band for the first time this past weekend (Capone's in
Peabody MA). We all had a blast dancing and singing (without microphones,
thank goodness). We really enjoyed the fun and look forward to future
dates with the band. Please add me to the email notices. Thanks,
Julie" Peabody, MA
~~"HI
- I wanted to recommend a local band to you. The name of the
band is The SoulMate Band. They play classic Motown, Funk, Soul and, and my own
personal favorite- Disco.
They are fabulous - they sound
tremendous
and put on an outstanding show. I have seen them countless times
over the last few years. I’m always amazed at how they draw the crowd
into the show and how much people LOVE to dance to their music. They have
such a wide variety of music that appeals to people of all ages. They have
played locally in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine, at clubs and
restaurants. Additionally, they play at weddings and private functions so
they have solid name recognition in the region. I highly recommend them
for musical entertainment. Read the reviews from their website. You
can't help but be impressed with the band's talent, results and
professionalism. They have some local appearances coming up if you want to
check them out in person. I am not affiliated with the band in any way (no
monetary gain for me). I'm just a fan looking to enjoy the great sounds of
The SoulMate Band! Sincerely, Nicole P., Maine"
Received two hours after
our performance! -
"MY
FRIEND and I saw your band for the first time tonight at The Brunswick in Old
Orchard Beach and loved it. You all were wonderful and everyone had a
great time. You are all very talented musicians and singers! It was
great to see a band where you could tell everyone loved what they were
doing. Keep up the great work and I hope to see you perform again soon. Take
Care and Thank you, Judy,
Portland, ME"
~~"LISA,
it was a pleasure to meet you Saturday night. My sister and I still
can't believe how great you nailed 'Free'.
I look forward to seeing you again soon. I gave your card to my
function manager here at work just in case. Take care girl!"
- Christine, Boston, MA
~~"AM
I glad I went (with a friend) to Kelly's Row and once again got to see you
perform: WHAT FUN!! Thank You -
and I hope you each have a Happy,
Healthy, Prosperous 2008! Keep on keepin' us dancin' " - Suzi, Rye, NH
~~“THANKING
you for a great show … Thank You for the Outstanding performance last
night, at Zacharys - I'm
now a big fan in Portland, Love all your Music and Now can Enjoy it in my own
Home. And I'm glad to be on the SoulMate members list. Cant wait to hear you
guys again soon! Sincerely, SuzanS, Portland, ME"
~~“GREAT
Performance … Hi :) I want you to know
that I was at Kelly's Row rest. Saturday night and saw you all perform.
It was my first time seeing you and I had a great time! You all are
awesome and I cannot wait to see you again. I love the way you come around
and greet everyone, that is fantastic!! The music is great as well!! thank
you for entertaining us. See you soon!! I live in Epping NH. You should
check into myspace, you will have tons of people viewing your band and all of
your dates you will be playing. Take care and God bless! :) Rachel -
Epping, NH P.S. I would love to be on your mailing list!”
~~“THANKS for
keeping me informed...wish I had checked my mail before this morning. Always
eager for more dancing nights; you were terrific at Saunders!" Suzi M., Rye, NH
~~
"THANK you for adding me to your E-Mail list. I want to become a member of your fan
club. I have seen your group several times, most recently at the Sand's in
Salisbury, Ma., and cannot get enough of you guys! Your music is outstanding and
brings back many memories. Your performance of the " Oldies " is so
much like the originals, I close my eyes and almost see the original performers.
Thank you all for making me feel young again. My friends love you, too. We plan
to see you at the Sand's on the 16th of June, if not before, God willing. Please
give my regards to the rest of the band and thank them also. I might just become
a 'Groupie' :-) So until then...Be well, God Bless. Peace & Love."
Herbe AKA Chief Big Dog :-)
~~"FOUND
My SoulMate Listening to SoulMate … Just wanted to drop you an email
to say what an awesome time my guy and I had dancing the night away with
SoulMate at Zackary's this past Saturday night (3/31/07)! The band was
absolutely in top form, wailing on some great tunes, and Mona
Lisa and Chubby were on fire, connecting with us and the whole audience with
their amazing voices and gifted on-stage presence! A truly awesome show!
We specifically went to Zackary's that night to experience your band for
the 2nd time ... the 1st time we experienced SoulMate was at the same
place just this past January 20th when we were on our first date. That
night he and I started down the road to falling in love, and dancing to
SoulMate's passionate performance just moved us both so much, we were able to
easily connect emotionally with one another right there on the dance
floor. Since that night, we both have a very deep fondness for
SoulMate, and this band will always be a warm part of our budding romance story.
We plan to keep a
permanent eye on your website and will attend as many of your shows as possible.
Just wanted you to know that for some of us in your posse, SoulMate is not
only a fun and talented band to listen to and dance with, but also a real part
of our hearts. The name "SoulMate" is truly fitting for this band!
Thanks for giving us some great memories! And we're looking forward to making
many more!" 2 new soulmates in the SoulMate Posse!" Donna and Rick,
Westbrook, ME
~~“HI Lisa!
I wanted to join in with all the great reviews I've read. Saw your
performance at Saunders at Rye, NH recently with my friend. We had so much fun …
Love Train, Ojays ~~ I will see you tonight in Portland, ME. I'll bring my
hubby this time!! Best regards.....keep groovin!!” Jennifer, Kittery, ME
~~"I have
referred your band … for a party … we’d like to dance to your music there!
I think it is interesting that with the boomer generation out there, there
aren’t more venues for “our” music to dance to. But we are on the
lookout for more places you play at. I am just so glad we happened to see
a notice in Foster’s about your night at Saunders. Otherwise, we never
would have known about it. We had more fun that night than we’ve had in
a long time!" Andrea
~~"THANKS
so much for your ‘welcome’ note - You'll remember meeting me at Zachary's on
Friday night ... we had a ball, dancing right in front of you! We LOVED
your performance, and I've already spoken with other fans who were there that
night so people were definitely talking about the SOULMATE BAND!! VERY
much looking forward to seeing / hearing you again!" Cal
~~"MY girlfriend and I danced to your music at the Exit 48 Holiday Inn, Portland last night. We both Loved the Music and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!! We would like to know when/where
you are as we would like to to go to other SoulMate shows. Thanks and Keep It Up! You Sound Great!" Patrick, Portland, ME
~~"HAD an awesome time at Zachary's Fri & Sat! Thanks to Everyone in the Band and the Posse! I
Love It when you're this close to home!" Steve from Portland, ME "THANK YOU SO
MUCH SOULMATE!!! You Truly Are the BEST the SEACOAST Has to Offer!"
Denise, Andover, MA
~~"MY
evening with SoulMate was one of the best evenings I've had. Lisa, the
lead singer, has more energy, spunk and voice, than I've ever seen performed.
The band's right behind her! You end up dancing, getting right up with the
band and singing. Who knew you would know all the words
to these Motown
songs! Thanks for such a good time; I can't wait until your
next event!" Jennifer, Portsmouth, NH
~~"I have seen your band several times and Love It! This year is the 25th anniversary of our firm.
I am researching some information for an anniversary party and would love to have
your band
perform at the party." Colleen "YOU ARE
F A B U L O U S!" Pat Mussatto, Yarmouth, ME
~~"GREAT JOB! LOVE THE MUSIC!" Lucille Griffith, Metheun, MA
~~"WOW! SoulMate is Awesome! It's great to see a band with such talent. You're all such fine musicians and offer such a variety of music. Lisa, you have such a dynamic voice and put so much passion into your songs, something that seems to be lacking in so many singers these days. We've known Chubby for quite a while and feel this is a winning combination. We had so much fun at Jonathan's on Friday night, we had to go back on Saturday, and enjoyed it even more. The best we can say is you're a real Class Act! Can't wait to see you again." Brian and Beverly, Salem, NH
~~"WONDERFUL! Best band I've heard in a long time! Love how you get the kids involved! Great Band! I want to become a groupie!" Sheri Howe, Bath, ME
"I ENJOYED YOUR SHOW--SECOND TIME I SAW YOU AND LOVE THE MUSIC! GREAT BAND! THE ENERGY YOU PUT INTO THE SHOW IS UNBELIEVABLE!" Will K. -- New Hampshire!
~~"NO Doubt About It--SoulMate ROCKS! The Cinco De Mayo Motown Dance Party at Saunders at Rye Harbor was fabulous! Doug and all his staff did a great job all night, and the buffet they put out was the best! Lisa, you put everything into your songs … I think that's why you sing Aretha and all your 'sisters' so damn good! Chubby is a great addition to the band and in the groove with every song, but then again, you all come together so fine
- you are ONE! We had a great party! The only thing was we needed 10 was more feet of dance floor, but it was rocking! Thanks to the band, too!" Marie D. - Harvard, MA
~~"THE New Hampshire Seacoast has a long tradition of a lively music scene. 'Back in the Day,' the Meadowbrook was jumping with large production rock bands, the Ranger Club was like an atomic reactor in the middle of Portsmouth, and Jimmy Canty's Shanty was vibrating with the best country music bands within 50 miles. Time has eroded all of this, the great musicians have retired; the ones remaining are still trying to sell covers of tunes by 70's rock bands. Good dance bands are getting scarce. SoulMate is setting about to light the fires once again,
and they're making a good go of it. They are raising the bar, and we can
expect the whole music scene to benefit. Each member being top shelf at
his craft, big talent times five, these people are scary good. Tight, crankin'
and dynamic, a splendid time is guaranteed for all!" Bruce K. -
Lebanon, ME
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