Since 1984 Fortune has performed at hundreds of special events. Over the years they have received many written testimonials, below are a few excerpts (full letters and client list available upon request):
“Thanks so much to you and the members of Fortune for your great evening of entertainment…You provided just the right mix of music that had the crowd in a festive mood…We look forward to the opportunity to work with you again.”
-- Jim Mengel, St. Joseph Montessori School
“Thanks for helping to make our fundraiser a success. Please extend our sincere gratitude to the rest of the band. You truly are a class act!”
-- Russ Crabtree, Executive Director, Montana de Luz
“Thank you for a wonderful evening. We are already looking forward to next year. Fortune was great!”
-- Kristy Tepe, Material Assistance Providers, Inc.
“The band was great and our members had a wonderful time. Everything went exactly as planned, from the timing of the set-up on it was perfect. Please pass my thanks along to the rest of the band.”
--Tom Wheat, General Manager, Rocky Fork Hunt & Country Club
“Fortune was great. I got nothing from our committee personnel except great comments about Fortune. Good mix of music.”
-- Chris Esposito, American Cancer Society
“Thanks so much for Fortune’s role in making our black tie event so spectacular.”
-- Ann Buis, Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center
“(Fortune) fit the bill perfectly! Their talent, selection of music and demeanor were all wonderful and I can’t tell you how many compliments I’ve received from people who attended.”
-- Diane Zibell, Don M. Casto Organization
“For a first time event, we received only positive feedback on the program. Your professionalism and talent contributed to a most successful event.”
-- Thomas Jackson, president Ohio Grocers Association (2000)
“Everyone appeared to be having a great time and …you stayed to play longer than we requested which we appreciate.”
-- Thomas Jackson, president Ohio Grocers Association (2001)
“The music was really appreciated and brought a special atmosphere…what a great event!”
-- Paul Astleford, president Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau
“Fortune sure had a lot to do with making our party a tremendous success. Everyone was very pleased with their performance as the dance floor attested. Our employees definitely enjoyed themselves.”
-- Clair Auman, NAPA
“I heard nothing but praise and positive remarks from the staff and members attending the dance. We think we would be hard pressed to find anyone more suitable."
-- Gailen Maxwell, Ohio Forestry Association
“(Fortune) was fantastic and I have heard only rave reviews. I am now the ‘party giver of the year’ for having such talented entertainment.”
-- Jane Hayes, Mead Paper
“Fortune was once again the hit of the party. They are able to fit their music to the crowd and are flexible enough to ‘go with the flow.”
-- Kristen Myers, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (1997)
“Fortune was fantastic! You really got people dancing from the start…and I really appreciate your help in providing all the ‘extras’ as I needed them. It saved me a lot of hassle at the event! Thank you.”
-- Sandy Morckel, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (1996)
“Your band is wonderful.”
-- Brenda Cartell, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (1995)
"The atmosphere was great…the music by Fortune fit in perfectly.”
-- Shaanette Fowler, College of Business Administration, University of Akron
“Thank you for a great concert…you were a hit in Grandview!”
-- Ginny Culver, Grandview Heights Public Library
“I was very impressed and pleased with your friendly and responsive approach. Having you there really made an enormous and positive effect on the whole ‘party’ atmosphere."
-- Bridgett Klingbeil, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease
“Few would I recommend as highly as I do Bob.”
- Ted Kanatas, General Manager Hyatt-Regency
“Bob and his band are very easy to work with and willing to help make your party one to fondly remember.”
-- Judy Luke, OSU Dept. of Internal Medicine
What A BLAST!
We haven't stopped receiving comments and calls about how wonderful, exciting
and most of all fun the music at the kid's wedding was. It was truely amazing!
First, you all were so professional and looked so great. I didn't have to worry
about a single thing. You all just did it. The cocktail hour was fabulous jazz
and so relaxing yet set the tone for the evening to come. Second - Bob your
MCing was right on. Perfect for everything - announcing the names to ending the
evening! Lastly, you all keep the event rocking. I know you had to take a break
but I don't know when - I hope you got to eat! The music flowed one right after
the other - never missing a beat. Everyone from young to old were up on the
dance floor the entire night. Here are some of the comments (I just don't have
the time to tell you all). "Amazing - I want them to do my wedding!" "This is
so much fun - usually I leave after cutting the cake!" The guy friends -"this
is AWESOME" "I love the steel drums - The drummer was awesome". "THe singing
was so together - outstanding voices!" I could go on and on! THANK YOU!
Love you all ~ Robin and Court Lease
Lease wedding Aug 26, 2006
"..thanks from the father of the bride! You guys did great - we all had fun and you guys really kept the party going! Great music sets appropriate for each phase of the evening. Feedback from everyone was they had a great time and your band played a great role in the success of the reception."
- Lease wedding Aug 26, 2006
“Thank you so much for sharing in our special day—the band was absolutely terrific. I can’t begin to tell you all the compliments we received—the dancing never stopped thanks to your band. I would recommend Fortune for any event without hesitation.”
-- Carol and Paul Gydosh, bride and groom
“We all enjoyed the music and heard great comments from our guests. Your expertise made our decisions easier and helped make the reception flow smoothly. Thanks so much!”
-- Kara and Jeff Reinhardt, bride and groom
“Thank you for playing such wonderful music, we really enjoyed your band and will be recommending you highly!”
-- Mary Duggan Dale, bride
“Fortune played for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. The music was exactly as the bride and groom wanted. All those participating were equally enthusiastic about the music.”
-- Pam Ellerman, mother of the bride
“I want to let you know how wonderful it was to have selected Fortune as our band. The flexibility was such a plus – three-piece combo for the pre-reception gathering and dinner music and then have the additional band members join the group for the reception for dancing.”
-- Debby Sillery, mother of the bride
“(Fortune) did an amazing job…we got a lot of compliments. I’m so glad we decided on a band, especially Fortune.”
-- Sarah and Brant Peters, bride and groom
“You really have a knack for getting all the guests off their chairs and having fun. You had people ages 5 to 86 dancing! Thank you for helping the reception be such fun.”
-- Barbara Houston, mother of the bride
“The group Fortune was excellent! Our son’s wedding turned out to be a magical evening with thanks to wonderful music.”
-- Connie and Gary Robins, parents of the groom
“Thank you for adding that special touch to our wedding. Fortune really knows how to get people up out of their seats and onto the dance floor.”
-- Carol and Mike Killian, bride and groom
“The music was beautiful!! Fortune did an outstanding job…the dance floor was packed the whole night. We could have danced all night…you created a wonderful atmosphere for our wedding.”
-- Judi and Mark Majka, bride and groom
“Thank you for a wonderful presentation.”
-- Dr. Harold Voss, father of the bride
“The band was excellent! Thanks so much for making the wedding even more special! The bride and groom wanted everyone to have FUN and the band helped make it that way.”
-- Caroline Evans, mother of the bride
“We were satisfied beyond our expectations. We had so many compliments…you were great!!”
-- Shirley Meyers, mother of the bride
“All of the personalized attention was really appreciated. We will always recommend you to others looking for a quality band that does their best to make a special occasion perfect. Thanks…thanks…thanks!”
-- Anne and Tom Scarpitti, bride and groom
“…it was so nice to have the music taken care of and know it would be beautiful.”
-- Nancy and Matt Celesnik, bride and groom
“Wow! All we can say is thank you, thank you! Your entertainment…was outstanding. It couldn’t have been any better – you did a nice job getting the celebration to the level of enjoyment we hoped for…we can’t thank you enough.”
-- Ron and Julie Carpico, parents of the bride
“Thank you for a perfect evening of music.”
-- Judi Rooney, mother of the bride