SOULSTICE SANTA FE: Recommendations

SOULSTICE NEW YEARS EVE PARTY

"Dear Vicky,You have got one fabulous voice!! You all did such a great job. It was perfect! I can't believe how much people danced...my feet were throbbing all night but it was worth it. Thank you so much. It was such a pleasure working with and finally meeting you and I can't wait to plan something with you again. Please extend my thanks to everyone in the band. They really did a fabulous job and made the party a HUGE success. How late did things go? We finally left about 11:15 as I had no voice left!

 Happy, Happy New Year.

 Hugs, Donna"

SOULSTICE NEW YEARS EVE PARTY !                                                                                            

"Dear Vicky,                                                                                                

You were wonderful, and everyone agrees!

Thank you so much, and Happy New Year to you all.            

Yours,  Joe."                                                                                           Joseph Illick                                                                                               Executive and Artistic Director                                                                   Santa Fe Concert Association

WEDDING RECEPTION @ ELDORADO HOTEL

Vicky, We would like to let you know that you and your band were GREAT!

Everyone is still talking aboiut it!!

The Ceremony, Receptoon and Dance PERFECT!

Thank you once again for being a part of our very special day!

Larry and Cynthia Crouch.

P.S. If you are palying somewhere we can listen and dance to your music

please let us know.

Soulstice News:10/15/11

Fabulous party for St. Vincent's Hospital Gala - event was sold out- 465 guests, the dance floor was packed all night, comedian Henry Cho was hilarious, Soulstice played 2 completely different sets: slow dinner Classic American song book / Sinatra. Ella Fitgerald, plus current singer songwriter, and rocking dance set from Motown to rock to Michael Jackson, to Current dance Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga - no other band in NM.  plays the range Soulstice's  music.

Soulstice has 2 female and 2 male singers and had a horn section for this gig.

Hospital matched a big donation and together made 1 million dollars!

WEDDING RECEPTION at  ENCANTADO HOTEL

"Vicky and Chris,

We - along with our guests - really enjoyed Soulstice and the interactive events with the guests throughout the night.

There is a reason you came so highly recommended and are so well known in the Santa Fe area. Thanks again!

Sincerely, Jill & Sean Sanford.  

 

"Vicky & Chris,

Thank you so much for doing our wedding at Bishop's Lodge on October 22, 2011.  I know there were not that many people, put you got everyone "into party mood".  The night was perfect, from there outstanding job at the ceremony to the reception!!!  Thanks again.

Robert & Teresa Bowling"

 

 

NM CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION

Dear Vicky and members of SOULSTICE,

Thank you so much for the fabulous music and entertainment that Soulstice provided for our Dancing Stars Gala.

 The event was a big success and we really appreciate the difference that having a great band made for our event. The music was wonderful and everyone commented on how much they enjoyed Soulstice.

The willingness of the group to improvise with JOHNNY RIVERS resulted in a sensational performance.

On behalf of the bord of directors, thank you!

 Best wishes,

 Carol Robertson Lopez

 Executive Director.  

MICHAEL'S NATUROPATHIC PROGRAMS

Dear Vicky and Soulstice,

 Your participation made the party an absolute success! You getting everybody involved, getting them out of their chairs and onto the dance floor was phenominal. Your energy, your attitude.... should I ever host another event here, trust me yopu would be the first...

In fact, I wish you guys lived in Las vegas or Anaheim Ca. where our next trade show is, I would gladly have you people entertain our staff and my customers.

Thank you very much,

Michael Schwartz, President.

 

SOULSTICE WEDDING at ENCANTADO

"Thank you so much!  We had an amazing time!  You guys were AWESOME!

 

I really appreciate you indulging us and letting Bruce sing Gloria with you guys.  I am not sure you've ever done that before - but we remember it as one of the highlights!!

 

You really helped make our wedding everything we hoped it would be!

 

Thanks again, and I hope you have a wonderful rest of the year!!

 

Sincerely, Erin Ollendike"

WEDDING at HOTEL ALBUQUERQUE

" I need to thank you again for the wonderful music you brought to my daughter's wedding: the strings playing for the Ceremony were perfect; the Cuban music of Savor was great; the final DJ after party was ideal; but my greatest accolades must go to SOULSTICE led by Vicky, who played for 3 hours non-stop bringing guests of all ages to the dance floor. My daughter the bride, who initially wanted only a DJ actually ,on her own, came up to me and said she was wrong, that the live music of SOULSTICE was great. 

I thank you again for everything you did to make Samantha and Tim's wedding even more memorable.

 Sharlene Stein."

 (Vicky with our sister company- Absolute Entertainment- booked the additional music for this wedding. The custom DJ after party is part of Soulstice's usual package. )  

WEDDING At BISHOPS LODGE

"I haven't had a minute to call you and let you know how much everyone loved the band and the party!!  People raved!  One friend said if they could afford to fly you to Portland for their daughter's wedding next year they would, and everyone we talked to during the evening said the music was wonderful and they thought you were the most talented MC they'd ever heard!  One of our guests said she hadn't seen her husband dance in twenty years but there he was, out there, dancing his heart out.  The band gave the party a luxurious feel.

 So thanks for everything. Doris L. "

ELDORADO HOTEL- NEW YEARS EVE PARTY

from the Eldorado Feedback  Hotel about Soulstice

and the New Year's Eve celebration:

"New Years Eve was beyond our expectations...

business was clearly more than we expected.

Thanks for your help in making it so grand!"

WEDDING @ ENCANTADO SF

"Hey Vicky,

I just wanted to thank you again for all that you did to make my wedding the most wonderful day of my life. All of the music was perfect.

The ceremony was incredible and  Soulstice was just amazing. We had the best time dancing and I don’t think there are many other bands that could have gotten everyone up and into the dancing as well and as quickly as you guys did. And of course I loved the post band DJ dance party. That was awesome. And last but not least, I really appreciate you working to make the Lady Gaga bit such a success!! 

 

I really appreciate all your hard work and if I can ever serve as a reference, I would be more than happy to. Have a wonderful holiday season and thank you again for helping make my wedding so incredibly special.  

 

Alison Nina B."

"Thank you for the wonderful job you did with the music. The group for the ceremony was perfect and did an excellent job.

And your band Soulstice was so very good.

But the very best part of all of it was you Vicky. This is my fourth daughter to get married and we had a great band for the other three, but you managed to get everyone involved from the beginning in the celebration. You had told us you would do this but I had no idea how. You are masterful.

My friends ask me if I am relieved that the wedding is over and I tell them no. I had so much fun!! Thank you for a great celebration.

Ellen Brown"

 

Great Birthday Party!

'Vicky-- Your band is amazing. Our paths will definitely cross again-- at our next party!

Chris, The calls we've received about the party have been amazing, mostly due to Soulstice's music!"

Warm regards- Marcia

WEDDING AT LA FONDA

" We had a wonderful experience with the marriage of our daughter in Santa Fe... from the classical guitarist to the String quartet to La Marcha with the Mariachis to the great supper and dance music of Soulstice, you and your team did it all. Vicky, you were the consumate MC, the the interactive table singing was a lot of fun to get everyone in the mood to party.

You did a great job and working with your company, Absolute Entertainment, gave us seamless coveragewitha great sound that met all our musical needs. You made us look good. We now understand why couples change their wedding dates to make sure that they can get their music from Absolute Entertainment. All your musicians and Soulstice did a great job, absolutely!!!!

 Thanks for your enthusiasm, high energy and professionalism. Our guests said that the wedding was "the best ever".

 Sincerely,

 Dr. and Mrs. Francis T Greene. "

 

Vicky & Chris,

 

In Texas, we are fond of saying:  “The Bigger, The Better”! & “ Everything is Bigger in Texas”!  We are going to make an exception to this statement.  When in Santa Fe..NOTHING IS BIGGER, BADDER, BOSSER  THAN ….SOULSTICE !!!!!!

 

From the moment of leaving the ceremony @ the Loretto Chapel to entering the reception, the party was on!!!!! With Vicky as the Ringleader, Chris & Band as “the Pips”, how could you not have the most memorable evening and wedding of a lifetime??

 

Who else could pull off playing:  “ Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens”? to sweet love songs, and sassy Latin music, incorporating all different music requests and tastes?

 

Vicky, your flair and inimitable style set the tone for an evening of fun, laughter, & dancing ….    Did I mention???? DANCING!!!!

 

We are still grinning and laughing, replaying the events of the evening.  The New York clan & Texas gang  all exclaimed (in different accents!):  “This was the greatest, most fun wedding ever!”

 

Thank ya’ll  (Texas speak) for making, my daughter, Michael’s  & Nick’s wedding day one of the most memorable of their lives.

 

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

 

Dorsi Faulkner

 

Vicky -

 

PERFECT!!!  … was the word we heard most often during the reception.

And it was.

From the introduction of the newlyweds to their grand exit you kept the reception active, interesting and fun.

 

As parents of the bride and hosts we most appreciated your awareness and ability to play music from the various regions and cultures represented in the wedding party. All the musical preferences were covered and everyone was able to dance to one of their favorites.

 

The creative ways you engaged the room and encouraged everyone to participate - very entertaining – so many personalities on display and many wonderful memories.

We are still laughing at some of the unexpected events and responses from our guests…

 

Overheard a guest observe… “Too much fun! The best wedding I have ever attended!”

We agree – a very memorable reception.

We will relive and laugh with our family and friends for years to come.

 

Thank you!

Von  Faulkner

Austin TX

 

" Hi, Vicki,
Wow, what a wedding and party!! Thanks for all of your direction, arranging, and getting people involved. It does certainly work. We are so happy with our wedding-it was about as perfect as we could ask for.Please tell the band how much dancin' fun we all had, especially me!!
Cheers, Lesley Olsher."

Home of Black Dahlia Music Audiophile - quality CDs and Vinyl.

 

Hi Vicky and Chris,

 

Russ and I just wanted to say thank you so much for the wonderful job you did at our wedding. It was so beautiful and you had an amazing way of keeping everything rolling smoothly and creating a fun party for everyone. We can honestly say that was our dream wedding day, thank you for helping to make it so special. It was a real pleasure to work with you.

 

Dahlia & Russ

 

 

WEDDING IN SANTA FE, Plaza Mercado Reception & Event Room

"Vicky & Chris,

Eduardo & I cannot tell you how much you and your wonderful band helped our wedding reception be one of the highlights of our wedding weekend party. Since we had to set all of this up over the phone we were a little nervous that it would not be done as we were promised. We should have saved ourselves all that worrying because not only did you meet our expectations you added so much more with your suggestions and additions. You are all awesome! Any of those who want the best cannot do better than having Soulstice!!

With much appreciation, Eduardo & Paula Rodriguez"

WEDDING at La Posada

" Vicky and Chris,

Chris and I can't thank you enough for our magical wedding. Soulstice really made the night special! Everyone loved the entertainment and compliments you all on your amazing job. Thank you and all the band for being a part of our dream wedding. It was SO perfect.

Thanks, Allison and Chris Peterson."

WEDDING NEW YEAR'S EVE- PRIVATE RESIDENCE

"Hi Vicky,

I just wanted to say thank you so much for a fantastic New Years Eve! Your band SOULSTICE was amazing, and we got so many great comments about y'all from our guests. It was a pleasure working with you, and I appreciate you making Cliff and I's wedding a memorable night.

Thank you, Katherine"

WEDDING AT The INN & SPA AT LORETTO

"Dear Vicky,

I'm writing to express my sincere gratitude.. for all the work you put into helping us... the amazing music SOULSTICE played... it was beyond our expectations! You had everyone dancing! From our 2 year old nephew to our 87 year old grandmother - who hasn't danced in ten years! - and everyone in between. It was so fun, classy and elegant, everyone commented what an amazing band we had. Vicky I cannot say enough about your music ability, professionalism, sincerity, confidence and knowledge... if it was not for you our reception would not have been as amazing as it was." I would highly recommend Absolute Entertainment and especially Soulstice for any wedding or event.

Thank you again!! Sincerely, Lisa Romero- Paul"

WEDDING ON THE ELDORADO HOTEL, PRESIDENTIAL SUITE ROOFTOP

"Dear Vicky and Chris,

Thank you for making the celebration a real party! Everyone had a wonderful time. Emily and Josh were so pleased. A special thanks for learning the song " More" for my husband and me. It meant a lot. Soulstice is a great band and we enjoyed every minute of it I was having so much fun that I barely ate. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Sincerely, Mary Bee Clark."