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Below are some excerpts from letters we have received following our shows: |
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"Hello~ I am the
entertainment chair for the Marshall County Blueberry Festival. For the last three years we have had a rock group by
the name of Sojourn-The Rock ‘N’ Roll Journey perform at the festival. This year, they performed two shows for us.
They are an incredibly talented group of guys and they appeal to all ages.
This group puts on a wonderful show. I have seen many entertainers in my time as entertainment chair and there is no
one better than these guys out there." ...(September 7, 2005) |
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Marshall County
Blueberry Festival |
Laura Mann
Plymouth, Indiana |
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"I just wanted to
congratulate your group on being sooooo good. I really enjoyed the performance. Yours was the best [at the Bluebery
Festival] that I remember in the last 6-7 years! And I wanted to find out if you had a website (you do) so I could
follow your group in the future. I will check out your website soon and will forward your info to a few friends.
Hope to see you, and Sojourn, again in the future. Keep up the excellent work." ...(September 7, 2005) |
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Hewitt Associates |
John Stewart
Chicago, Illinois |
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"Sojourn Rocks lived up
to their name! Thanks so much for being part of our town festival-Muscatine Great River Days. Everyone I talked to
enjoyed your music, and thought you sounded great. I hope you enjoyed your time in Muscatine, we enjoyed having
you!" ...(August,17, 2005) |
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Great River Days |
Randy Hermann
Muscatine, Iowa |
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"Tony - when I was
searching for a band to play at my father's 60th Birthday party, I needed to try to please, well obviously my father
who is a rock and roll junky, but ages 25-82, hard right? Well you guys did it, Sojourn's Rock'n'Roll Journey
brought us all back!!
I had many people ask me where I found you guys at, everyone enjoyed themselves! You guys were GREAT and the party
was a BIG SUCCESS!! My father was so pleased.
Tony - you were so accomodating and responsive to our requests. I would definitely recommend Sojourn to anyone
looking for a friendly, energetic and talented band for any age group or any event. You boys 'rock'!
Sojourn helped to make my fathers 60th something he will always remember !! Thank you."...(August,2 2005) |
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60th Birthday Celebration |
Cheri Miroballi
Xertrex Human Resources Manager
Itasca, Illinois |
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"Tony, Just a short
note to thank 'Sojourn' for a great performance July 6th at the gazebo. It was obvious by the audience's
response that they enjoyed hearing the classic rock hits of the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's. 'Sojourn's' music and
vocals brought back fond memories of their favorite rock bands. Thank you again." . . . . (July 10,
2005) |
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Carmel Fountain Square Committee |
Summer Concerts at the Gazebo
Bill Fecht
Carmel, IN |
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NEW: "Tony and the entire Sojourn Rocks band, on behalf
of PACE (Peoria Area Community Events) and our thousands of attendees at the Steamboat Festival, thanks for a great
show and a perfect night. Your music selection was diverse (always appreciated when playing a 3-day festival) and
your stage presence a treat. Not only did we get many compliments on your performance but we were equally impressed
with your professionalism. As the event director it is a sincere pleasure to work with entertainers like you that
respect the efforts put into coordinating events and adapt so well to the inevitable surprises that come with them.
You were by far the most gracious band we had perform that weekend and you can look forward to future invitations to
play for PACE events. Thanks again for everything!" ...(June 27, 2005)
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Tim Hickey,
The Steamboat Festival
Peoria! , Illinois |
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This band rocks.
. . . I was very happy with their performance. . . . This is the best band we have seen in a long time. . . .
[They were] well worth every penny! . . . Thanks SojournRocks . . .(July 26, 2004) |
| Source: “client feedback” concerning SojournRocks and their performance
at “Bobstock 2004 Rally”: |
Coach House Bar & Grill |
Joel Schnell
Owner
Coach House Bar & Grill
Roselle. IL |
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You guys were
great! The party was a huge success . . . You were awesome and really helped everyone
enjoy themselves. . . . They especially liked dancing. . . . (May 5, 2004) |
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Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority |
Jennifer Splawski
Entertainment Chairwoman
Spring Porch Fling at the U of I
Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority
Urbana, IL |
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I want to thank you
for the great job you did. . . . Your upbeat, hard driving style was just what we needed . . . . It . .
.helped set the atmosphere. . . . We hope . . . to have you guys back next year. (September 5, 2003) |
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Marshall County Blueberry Festival |
Mike Woolfington
Entertainment Committee
Marshall County Blueberry Festival
Plymouth, IN |
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Thank you . . . . The
golfers really enjoyed listening . . . They also enjoyed the selection of songs you played and
had fun dancing to them. . . . . (July 29, 2003) |
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28th Annual Golf Outing at Bent Tree Golf Course
Charleston Area
Chamber of Commerce |
Laura Sullivan
Executive Assistant
Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce
Charleston, IL |
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| . . . thank you, Sojourn, for your great music and
good times . . . during your numerous performances at our local festivals. . . . working with you is always a
pleasure . . . . We look forward to a long friendship with all of you. (November 1, 2002) |
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Tuscola
Chamber of Commerce |
Vickie Harriss
Tuscola Chamber of Commerce
Tuscola, IL |
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| . . . the band “Sojourn” has provided the Champaign Park
District and its patrons with great music . . . .at Sunday night concerts in the park and also our
largest event of the year, Taste of Champaign-Urbana. (September 17, 2002) |
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Concerts
in the Park
Champaign Park District |
Sue Gray
Special Events Coordinator
Champaign Park District
Champaign, Il |
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"Our radio stations host two large events for
Administrative Professionals Day. In Effingham, Illinois we have approximately 500 attendees, in Mattoon 300
plus. Both events have a long history of success and attendance is only limited to venue size.
In the past we have used our own on-air talent and we were concerned about adding a live band. After
previewing the music of "Sojourn" we felt their broad appeal and professionalism would enhance our affairs.
Rob Perry and SojournRocks gave two great performances and we are now looking for larger venues for next year's
parties. We also plan to use SojournRocks at other events in other markets where we have radio stations.
We were extremely pleased and highly recommend the band. Their talent and showmanship receive and enthusiastic
and appreciative response." |
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Gill Rosenwald
Regional Manager
The Radio Trio
Mattoon, IL |
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received many compliments and requests for your return each year. I would also like to compliment you on your
professional presentation and conduct while at our hotel." |
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Bob Van Bergen
General Manager
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Springfield, IL |
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our expectations. There aren't many top quality, reliable dance bands such as yours that offer such a wide
range of music." |
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Diane Boyles
Sales Manager
Perfect Impressions Entertainment
Decatur, IL |
