Strangers Band: Philadelphia Wedding and Party Band

Brandywine Manor House: Domestic Violence Center of Chester County’s ‘Sunny Days’ Benefit, May 4, 2012

Dear Mr. Dennis Bloomingdale:

On behalf of the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County's Board of Directors, staff, and the victims of domestic abuse we serve, I take this opportunity to express our sincerest appreciation for the genterous donation of the Strangers' music in support of our 2012 Sunny Days Celebration.

This provided to be our most successful fundraiser ever! Hundreds of victims of domestic violence and their children will be able to receive our services, thanks to the supporters of this event.

Awesome band! - Thank you sooo much!

Sincerely,
Dolly Wideman-Scott, CEO

Brandywine Manor House: Domestic Violence Center of Chester County’s ‘Sunny Days’ Benefit, May 4, 2012

May 4, 2012

 

Wow, wow, and wow again!   I can’t thank The Strangers enough for all of your time and talent that was donated to make our Sunny Days event the best ever.  We heard over and over again how much our guests enjoyed the music…having you there really made all the difference in the world.  The money raised at that event will go a long way in empowering victims of domestic violence and their children to become safe and self-sufficient.

 

And of course this wouldn’t have happened without the dedication of our wonderful volunteer Angie—helping us out time and again with our community outreach, transforming our children’s room with her incredible artwork…and now bringing this amazing band to us…. Angie, we love you SO much!

Terry Moody

Director of Development and Communications

Domestic Violence Center of Chester County

"Freedom Through Empowerment!"

Marriott Hotel Downtown Philadelphia: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Lemon Ball, January 14, 2012

Dennis,
 
Thank you for another amazing night at the Lemon Ball.

Thanks a million,
 
Jay Scott
Co-executive Director, Alex's Lemonade Stand

Presidential Caterers: Leach-Brown, September 10, 2011

September 10, 2011

Dear Denny and all the wonderful musicians / singers of the band Strangers –

Gary and I cannot thank you enough for making our wedding night one of the most fun nights of our lives!  We had the best time and I don’t think we left the dance floor once!  Everything was just absolutely amazing.  All of our parents loved all the music too and their friends are still commenting to them about how great you guys were!  I have already recommended you to some people I know that are getting married.  From the beginning when we met with Denny and Rich until the end of the night having a beer back at the bar, you all were just so warm and friendly, not to mention extremely talented!!!  Thanks from the bottom of our hearts!

Carly and Gary Leach
Bride and Groom 

Loews Philadelphia Hotel: Epstein-Ronace, October 22, 2011

October 22, 2011

Hi Denny,

Thanks for making our wedding day magical! Strangers kept the dance floor packed all night long.  Denny (Strangers band) works with you to make the night go smoothly, it’s the prep work beforehand that makes you feel like a superstar & go out have fun! We received numerous compliments on how great the band sounded: “The perfect volume” “Played a wide range of music,” “Great Horn Section.”   Strangers also provided the ceremony & cocktail hour music so you need not look any further for your musical needs.

Thanks for keeping the party rocking!

Amy & Neil
Bride - Groom

Radnor Hunt: Williams-Rhoads, September 24, 2011

September 24, 2011

Hey Denny!

Thanks for making our wedding amazing. I cannot tell you how many compliments we've received about our band choice, and how many people told us that our wedding was one of the best they've attended (to quote a few, "one for the books" and "the one to top"). Strangers just did an absolutely amazing job of rocking the party, and we both had the BEST time dancing the night away with you guys. Also, Doug and I agreed that we think you guys KILLED "On the Floor" by Jennifer Lopez -- it was ridiculously awesome. In fact, everything you guys did was great and we will absolutely make it out to a public gig to see you play. Just keep us posted and we'll definitely be there!

Thanks again for everything.  Doug and I loved getting to know you during the wedding prep, and we couldn't be more grateful to you all for making our wedding the best!

Take care,
Catie
Bride

Deerfield Golf and Tennis Club: Albanese-Delle Cave, July 23, 2011

July 23, 2011

It has been three weeks since our wedding and people are still talking about what a great time they had that day. All the credit goes to Strangers. We have received numerous compliments about the song selection, sound quality, and over all performance of the band, including statements like, "Wow, I've never seen so many people on a dance floor all night long."

The night started with cocktail hour, during which two members of Strangers played and provided appropriate background music for the setting. After cocktail hour it was time to introduce the wedding party, and we're glad we went with the band's advice to have everyone come out to the Blues Brothers theme song. Strangers learned our first dance song for us, and it sounded great. So did the parent dances. The dinner music that followed was also very good.

Then the party really started. We got married during a July heat wave. The temperature reached 100+ that day, and unfortunately, the air conditioning units couldn't compensate. Our 290 guests were hot...very hot. But once Strangers got everyone on the dance floor with "I Gotta Feeling," people were hooked on them. The dance floor was packed all night until the very end.   Our parents were ready to pay them for an additional hour, but we already had a scheduled after party. No one wanted the night to end, as shown by the crowd chanting "one more song, one more song." Strangers delivered with the classic "Livin on a Prayer."

Strangers played a good mix of older classic wedding dance songs and newer songs. That's what we told Denny and Rick when we met with them several weeks before the wedding.  Although we checked the songs on their play list that we liked, we did not give a specific set list because we trusted the band to play to the crowd and get a feel for the night. Another good decision. The song selections were a perfect fit. They also learned John Mellencamp's "Cherry Bomb" for the father of the bride. He gave it a big two thumbs up.

We highly recommend Strangers to anyone who is looking for a wedding band that will keep the guests dancing all night.  In addition to being an incredible band, they are also very nice people to work with. Their professionalism, timely communication and kindness made for a perfect and memorable wedding reception. We look forward seeing Strangers play again at at their next public show.

Thanks again!

Matt and Michelle

Bride and Groom

Loews Philadelphia Hotel: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Lemon Ball, January 15, 2011

January 15, 2011

Strangers have performed at The Lemon Ball for 2 years now and this year’s packed dance floor at midnight said it all!  We hope to have them back for the 6^th Annual Lemon Ball next January.  They are awesome!

Liz & Jay Scott

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

Montrose Mansion: Bullwinkle-Connell, November 13, 2010

November 13, 2010

Dear Denny,

Jason and I would like to thank you for the AMAZING job you and the band did for our wedding on November 13, 2010 at the Montrose Mansion. You were absolutely fabulous and made our wedding reception more fun than we ever imagined. Our guests are still raving about how awesome the band was and people want to know how we found you. I am definitely recommending Strangers to other people. We had so much fun dancing and we didn't want the night to end. I have never seen a dance floor so packed at a wedding. Everyone was up dancing the entire time.

Thank you for learning the songs we requested especially our First Dance Song "You Are the Best Thing" and the Father/Daughter Dance Song "King of the World". They both sounded AMAZING!!!! We also loved our reception introduction..."Rock this Town". The band definitely "rocked the evening". Thank you for making our reception so fun and memorable and for for allowing me to sing the last song with the band. The Amanda and Amanda duo for "Livin on a Prayer" was excellent. You fulfilled my secret dream of singing with a band. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!

Amanda and Jason Connell

Bride and Groom

Black Tie for White Collars Gala – Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, Nov. 6, 2010

Dennis,

You guys were awesome!!! Weve had rave reviews and requests that we book you for next year. And others who did not attend want it exactly the same so they can experience how great the evening was.

Sandy Clark

Executive Assistant Office of Advancement

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales

Montrose Mansion-Bullwinkle/Connell Wedding-November 13, 2010

Dear Denny:

My husband and I want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the fantastic job Strangers did on Saturday, November 13 performing at our daughter's wedding at the Montrose Mansion at the Villanova Conference Center. When we met with you, you promised that you would have our guests on the dance floor all night and you didn't disappoint. At one point during the evening, one of our cousins remarked that she has never seen empty tables at a reception, because everyone was dancing. Our daughter asked you to learn the music for their first dance and the father/daughter dance. Your group performed it flawlessly. She and her groom were so pleased. They even told us they were glad they had a band instead of a DJ. To have them say, Mom was right, was the greatest feeling in the world. Our family and friends have stated this was the best wedding they ever attended, and we attribute that to Strangers. You are the absolute best, and I am so grateful to have made your acquaintance. I will recommend Strangers to anyone who needs a band at their affair. They won't be disappointed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maureen Bullwinkle, Mother of Bride

Four Seasons Philadelphia: Weinberger-Conlon, September 4, 2010

Denny,

We cannot thank you enough for what an amazing job you and your band did!  We knew we were going to get something good after hearing you at your showcase but you completely blew us out of the water on our wedding day.  We didn’t want to leave the dance floor all night! You definitely know how to keep a party moving while still giving us time to savor the entire event.  From the cocktail music to the final dance we were pleased with every song you played.  It certainly looked like everyone else was pleased too!  The dance floor was always packed. We truly appreciated your taking the time to meet with us before our event to make sure you had a sense of who we are and what we were looking for on our wedding day.  We want to have another party so we can hire you again!   We are still getting compliments about you guys. Thank you again for everything, you have our highest recommendation!  The organization between the band and the Four Seasons wait staff was impeccable and all of the transitions felt seamless.  

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!

Lauren & Thomas

Bride and Groom

Ballrooms at Boothwyn: Vandenberg Wedding, August 21, 2010

August 21, 2010

Hi Dennis,

You guys were incredible. What a fun night! You guys definitely made that night great. Everyone has been raving about you guys. I hope you guys were able to get a good dinner as well.

Thanks for everything. Hope to see you guys at another event soon so we can relive the great dancing!

Rob and Beth

Bride and Groom

Union League: Rosto-Sitko, August 7, 2010

August 7, 2010

Denny,

Thank you so much for the excellent job you and the rest of the group did performing at our wedding. Everyone had a blast, especially us! The music was a perfect mix of slow songs, classics and contemporary hits. We did not want the night to end! We will treasure the memories for a lifetime.

Thanks again!
Liz & Matt Sitko

Bride and Groom

Pocono Manor: Beauman-Siepiela, July 24, 2010

July 24, 2010

Hi Denny,

I can't thank you and STRANGERS enough for making our perfect day even more fabulous!!  Eric and I had such an amazing time and wish we could do it again.  The band was fantastic and our friends and family were just as thrilled by your performance as we were.  It was so great to see how many people danced and I loved looking at the crowd to see how much fun everyone was having.  I also learned that a few "non-dancers" found their way to the dance floor as well!  I believe that is a true indication as to how great you are as a band.

We have received such positive feedback from our guests.  We got a lot of "this was the best wedding we have ever been to" and "where did you find STRANGERS?"

I would also like to thank you for learning the songs that we selected to dance to.  It was such a special part of the reception and to have them performed live made it so much better.

Thank you again!!

Take care,
Christina and Eric

Bride and Groom

Philadelphia Country Club: Infahsaeng-Miller, September 5, 2009

September 5, 2009

Dear Denny and Strangers,

We know this is a little late, but we wanted to thank you for making our wedding reception so memorable and so much fun. The reception ran so smoothly. We didn't have to worry about anything. And you could probably see from all the dancing how much fun everyone had (especially the bride). Thank you again for everything. We will always have fine memories of September 5, 2009.

Su and Christian Miller

Bride and Groom

Private Residence: Salio-Kress Wedding, June 19, 2010

June 12, 2010

Hi Denny.....

Our friends have not stopped talking about you guys. You were awesome and really made the day a blast. We appreciate everything you did!!

Thanks,

Tracy and Joe

Bride and Groom

Jericho National Golf Club: Holiday Party, December 5, 2009

December 5, 2009

I am affiliated with Jericho National Golf Club and was partially responsible for the selection of a band for our company Xmas party held on 12/5/09.  Strangers performed for us... what a GREAT band!There were about 150 guests.. of all ages... all up & dancing all night!  Strangers has a great sound, super vocalists, amazing horn section... all around super band.   I will recommend them to other country clubs in the area, and Jericho will absolutely recommend them to persons booking events & needing band referrals.  They did a fantastic job!

Andi Duloc

Jericho National Golf Club

Catherine Marie Yacht: Black-Thomasson, September 26, 2009

September 26, 2009

The STRANGERS were fantastic!

Since our wedding venue was on a 100' yacht that docked at our home on the Miles River, St. Michaels, MD, we wanted the entertainment to be the BEST and we got it!

Denny and the other members of the band made sure that our selection of music suited our guest list, which was a mix of the younger set and lots of mature adults in the "sixty something" range.

They made the challenges of our venue - for both the cermony & reception (and weather conditions) work perfectly.

Our guests had a great time and had great things to say about the band's professionalism and talents.

We had requested CD selections for our bridal processional and first dance and Denny seamlessly blended them in with his live show. It was great!

We'd recommend The Strangers to anyone wanting a fun group that can adapt to any venue and guest list and provide great dance & listening music .

Happy on the Miles River,

Sherry & Jim Thomasson, Sr.

Bride and Groom

Carriage House: Kershner-Saunders, July 25, 2009

July 25, 2009

Hi Denny!

We are just getting back from our honeymoon and hearing lots of positive feedback about our wedding 🙂  I think the most popular quote we have heard is "That band was awesome!!!"  You guys did an UNBELIEVABLE job- Sean and I were so happy and impressed with all that you did to make our wedding day special.  We are so appreciative that you learned all 6 of our song requests!  The night would not have been the same without the Strangers!   I think you may be getting some business from our wedding guests- every single person that I talk with has been raving about your band.  Thanks again for everything you did Denny.  It was such a pleasure meeting you and getting to know you.  Send our appreciation to all the band members as well.  Best of luck and we hope to see you soon..... maybe we will be booking you for my baby shower!!  hahaha 🙂

With many thanks, 

Kate   

Bride

Nassau Valley Vineyard: Hanick-Galasso Wedding, June 20, 2009

June 20, 2009

Thank you Denny!  The Strangers were an amazing band.  So many of our friends and family have complimented us on the band choice and have asked for your information.  You guys helped us to make it a memorable evening!  Many thanks to you and the band!

Best,

Liz

Bride

The Phoenixville Foundry: Phoenixville Federal Bank Holiday Party, January 10, 2009

January 10, 2009

Everyone loved, loved, loved Strangers!!! They did an awesome, fantastic job and several people told them so that night. They were very professional and entertaining, and most importantly, they got everyone up dancing! Please pass on our highest praises to Denny and the rest of the band.

Thank you for helping us find the perfect band for our event.

Carol Buckwalter, Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust

Montrose Mansion: D’Amore-Sullivan Wedding October 24, 2008

Just a short note to let you know that Strangers were absolutely fabulous at our son's wedding.  Their energy was so contagious that everyone was up and dancing, even the family members who usually sit and watch!  

Denny mentioned to me that they were an "up and coming" band.  I hate to disagree with him but as far as we are concerned...THEY HAVE ARRIVED!!

Thank you, thank you and thank you to Strangers for making our son's wedding a magical night.   

Regards,

Maria Sullivan

French Creek Golf Club: Cerullo Wedding October 4, 2008

I just wanted to pass along very hearty thank you's to the members of the band STRANGERS for the wonderful performance at our wedding on Oct. 4th.

Not only did they portray a class act...but they allowed us to be interactive and involved the attendees as we wanted.

They were simply great.  Multiple times people asked me..."Where did you find this band??!!!"

Everyone loved them.

I would use them again for my next wedding...except I'd better not have one or I'll be in big trouble!!!

Bill Cerullo and Libby Cerullo

Gulph Mills Golf Club: Etherington Wedding August 23, 2008

Denny,

I said it over and over on Saturday night...........boy are Strangers great!! Your band was everything Jane and I wanted, expected, and more.

A little background for you that you may not know. We started our band search in the winter by asking for recommendations from the clubhouse manager at Gulph Mills Golf Club, Helen Lojewski. She said to check in with BVT, which we did, and spoke with Bill. He suggested that we look at the website of Strangers, and then come to a preview at King of Prussia. We were impressed with the website, really enjoyed the preview and professionalism that you and your band showed us. We were sold.

You and I talked a couple of times as we got closer to the event on 8/23, and you talked with Helen to get any logistical details worked out. The planning and set up by your band was flawless. Then the performance.

We had asked for cocktail music between 6 and 7:30---done perfectly with songs we selected. We asked for dinner music until about 8:30---done perfectly. Then your band started rolling with the faster dance music that everyone was looking forward to. It was exactly what the guests and we wanted in terms of types of songs, performance, volume and excitement. Your lead singers are fabulous.......their energy and enthusiasm are electric. All the brass and background musicians were excellent and contributed to the success of the performance. The weather and venue sure didn't hurt, but it was your band that made the night.

So, thanks to you, Denny, and your band for helping to make the evening a special one for Jane and me, and our families and friends. There have been many compliments said to us about about your band because of your great performance.

Keep that band together.....you've got a great formula for fabulous entertainment!!

All the best,

Rusty Etherington