We rely on good old-fashioned word of mouth for most our gig getting.
Here are a few examples that have found there way back to us, straight from the horses mouth…..
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From:sxxxxx@hotmail.com Subject: RE: Steve Purcell’s Pearly Shells-Quotes Date: 9 May 2012 9:34:18 AM To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.auHello Steve
Sarah and myself wanted to thank you and the gang for last Fridays music -it was a great success and everyone seemed to have a lot of fun -not to mention comment on the great sounds -many thanks for assisting to make the day very special.
Best regards
simon heyes
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From: xxxxx3@hotmail.com Subject: Sarah Nicholson wedding 7 January 2012 – many thanks Date: 17 January 2012 1:15:13 PM To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au,Dear Steve, Tom and Julie (it would be great if you can pass this on to Julie)
I just wanted to thank you all for the brilliant night on the 7th of January, the music was sensational and you captured the exact mood we were after on the night - we loved it, our guests loved it, and you really contributed to us having a fantastic wedding.
Thanks again – I can can not reccomend you highly enough to others.
Best regards
Sarah and Dan
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From: xxxxx_f@hotmail.com Subject: Party Date: 22 August 2011 10:21:04 AM To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.auThanks for such a great night steve! I had a blast and it was a real honour to get up with you guys. Everyone said they loved your tunes.
Mum and dad are still talking about you guys!
Take care. Tas
Regards, Tasman Fleming mob: 0430490161
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From: xxxxxxxx@zoo.org.au Subject: RE: Pearlys gigs Date: 11 March 2011 12:43:18 PM To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.auHi Steve, thanks so much for creating such a great mood at my party last week. I’ve had nothing but fantastic praise for you and the music and the whole party!!
I’d like to give your details to the organizers at the Treacy Centre who thought you were all fab too and would like to recommend you to their other guests and party planners. Hope to see you soon
Best wishes and thanks again Pamela
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From: johnmarsden@bigpond.com Subject: RE: Map for band Date: 6 December 2010 12:04:18 PM To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.auMate, mate, what can I say? The Pearly Shells saved the wedding! They were just awesome. Your guys are really serious musicians – the way they make those instruments do what they want is beautiful to watch.
And their spirit, given the deluge, was much appreciated. True professionalism.
We would love to have you back again. There is a great old hall near here, real 1920s atmosphere, and I’m wondering how you’d feel about a night where we’d invite parents and friends of the school to a dance, bring a plate, have a supper etc I think you’d raise the rafters. And you know what? It’s waterproof.
Thanks for everything Steve, hope to hear back from you,
John
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Subject :Thank you … From:kxxxxxxxxxxxxx77@hotmail.com> To: thepearlyshells@yahoo.com.auDear Steve and the other band members
Just a quick note to say thanks for playing at our wedding at the Provincial. We had a wonderful night and the music was just perfect. Everyone commented on how good the band was. The best part of the night was when everyone danced around us in a big circle while you were playing tequila – it was brilliant!
Thanks so much. Kirsty and Chris
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From: xxxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com Subject: Re: Re: MND Ball Running Order Date: 22 November 2010 12:27:56 PM To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au, clarem@voyagertravel.com.auHi Steve,
Thanks a lot – it really was a great night and we couldn’t be happier with how things went. Have to say, you guys were just fantastic and big part of the night’s overall success. Have had many people mention how much they enjoyed your music and the vibe you guys brought to the place.
Would definitely love to get you guys to do something again – maybe look at a bigger function next time and get the orchestra setup!
Anyway, thanks again and hope we can make something happen in the future.
Cheers, Nathan
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From: xxxxxxxxxxchocolate@hotmail.com Subject: RE: Steve Purcell’s Pearly Shells-Quotes Date: 5 October 2010 4:29:54 PM To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.auHi Steve!
Well we’re back from beautiful Boracay in the Philippines & I just wanted to say a huge Thank You to you & the boys for playing at our wedding at Siren’s on Sunday 19th Sept. You did an outstanding job! We loved the band & so did everyone else – I’ve had nothing but glowing reports! Bek & I are now ‘Die Hard’ Pearly Shells fans!
We loved the CD you gave us – Smithy (Bek) has even taken out her Bullet For My Valentine (heavy metal cd) from the stereo with the Pearly Shells taking up permanent residence in the CD Player! That’s praise indeed! Please pass on my heartfelt thanks to the lads!
How can I get some more Pearly Shells cd’s & do you guys have a Facebook page for friends of the band – we’d love to catch the band in it’s various forms live again!
Cheers & remember . . . . There really are seven nights to rock!
Dave Sutton
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From: xxxxxxx@bigpond.net.au Subject: Re: pearly shells Date: 23 August 2010 9:20:43 AM To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.auAfter attending a friend’s wedding where the Pearly shells were playing, I quickly said “I want them!”
Both young and old hit the dance floor at our wedding…a true sign of a sensational band! The Pearly Shells hit the right note indeed helping our wedding night be one of fun, laughter and celebration. We have and will continue to recommend Steve and the Pearlys to others.
Hannah Fox and David Purcell (no relation!!)
The Boulevard, Kew
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From: xxxxx@mtaust.com Subject: Saturday’s gig Date: 29 June 2010 11:27:53 AM To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au Hi Steve Hope you’re well. Just a quick note to let you know that Mandy had a chat to the client from Saturday night and got absolutely fabulous feedback. The client thought you were just fabulous and is going to give us a call in a few months when she has the dates for next year’s event to hopefully book you in again!Thanks for doing such a great job (as always!) – it’s lovely to hear such positive feedback!Warm regards, Shari CohenEntertainment and Marketing Coordinator, Music Theatre Australia————————————————————————————-From: xxxxxxxxxl@salmat.com.au Subject: Salmat Mid Year Ball 24 July Date: 28 July 2009 2:36:51 PM To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.auHi Steve
Please pass on a big Thank You to yourself and the band for making the night on Friday so fantastic! Everybody really loved the band and had a great night. Thanks again for all your help and I had a great time singing with you and the band! If you ever need another singer I’m available
cheers Mandy Siegel
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From: xxxxxxx@yahoo.com.au
Subject: thank you
Date: 21 March 2009 11:29:20 AM
To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au
Hi Steve,
We’ve just got back from our honeymoon so this is the first chance i’ve had to be in touch. I just wanted to thank you and the Pearly Shells SO MUCH for being SO AMAZING at our wedding! Every person there commented how great our band was! Thank you so much for helping to make our wedding amazing!
Cheers,
Kirsten Mahoney (Hooper)
From: xxxxxx@gmail.com
Subject: Thank you!
Date: 9 March 2009 10:43:47 PM
To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au
Hi Steve,
Thank you so much for putting on such a brilliant performance at our wedding on Friday. Several people made comments to us about how much they loved the music. We were both so pleased. It was exactly what we wanted.
I’m sorry that we didn’t come and thank you again at the end of the night. We were so flat out. I’m sure you understand.
Cheers,
Stu and Steph.
PS: We’ll pass your name and contact details around at every performance opportunity !
From: xxxxx@bigpond.com
Subject: Re: Arash & Vanessa Wedding – Sat 20th Dec 5:30pm
Date: 21 December 2008 6:38:22 PM
To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au
Hi Steve,
Thanks for everything. The night went well. Hope you had a good time.
Regards,
Arash.
From: mandy@mtaust.com
Subject: Wednesday Night @ Zinc
Date: 14 November 2008 10:24:15 AM
To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au
Hi Steve
Hope you are well.
Just a quick note to say that the client was really pleased on Wednesday night – she thought the band were just fab and appreciates all of your great work.
Warm Regards
Mandy Croker
Marketing & Event Manager
MTA – One Stop Entertainment
From: xxxxxxx@bigpond.com
Subject: RE: Steve Purcell’s Pearly Shells-booking 11 OCT. Thanks
Date: 15 October 2008 6:28:53 AM
To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au
Hi Steve-thanks for Sat Night at AQ wedding-I felt you guys were ‘on fire’ and the feed back from the guests was all positive.
Sorry to see you stuck out the back- as I had hoped the seating arrangement had you in the main area (something was lost in the translation between PQ to AQ to Mel Aquarium –so I hope you got fed and looked after. I didn’t realize you were not in the main room till our late arrivals arrived. They I know were blown away with their dancing time
Anyway thanks heaps-your band certainly contributed to making the night one to remember – I hope your team enjoyed it also. Sure to see you out and about some time
Pang
From: xxxxxxxx@tpg.com.au
Subject: Thank You
Date: 15 September 2008 3:13:14 PM
To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au
Hi Steve,
I just want to say a big THANK YOU to you and the guys for helping make last night’s party so much fun. You were truly outstanding and whilst it was just another job for you, I do hope that you had fun as well.
We’ll come and see you play somewhere else soon
Best wishes and thanks again, Sharon
From: xxxxxxxx@hotmail.com
Subject: Thank you
Date: 28 July 2008 1:52:16 PM
To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au
Hi Steve,
Just a note to let you know that we and all of our guests thought you & your band were great on Saturday night at our wedding. We’ve had lots of feedback from people saying that they were really impressed with the band. Hope you guys had a good time too.
Also wanted to check that you got your meals on Saturday night.
We’ll definitely be recommending your band to anyone else we know that is looking for a jazz band for their events.
Cheers,
Michelle & Rob.
From: xxxxxxxx@gmail.com
Subject: Thank you
Date: 22 April 2008 3:40:46 PM
To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au
Hi Steve,
Sorry it has taken me so long to write and say thank you. You absolutely made our wedding in January and the praise is still flooding in about you guys. Hope you are well and that business is booming.
xxxx
Chloe.
From: xxxxxx@optusnet.com.au
Subject: Re: March 29 wedding
Date: 6 April 2008 1:26:28 PM
To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au
HI Steve,
I just wanted to say thanks for doing such a great job at our wedding last weekend. Everyone said how much they enjoyed the band and I loved singing with you guys so thanks to the band for being such good readers.
Cheers mate hope to see you again sometime soon
John Carr
Subject: Garonzi/ Fowler Wedding 8 Decenber 07
Date: Wed , 06 Feb 2008 11:03:22 +1100
From: xxxxxxxxxxxx@yahool.com>
To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au
Hi Steve,
Just wanted to say a huge thankyou to you and your band for palying at out wedding at the Windsor on sat 8th December last year. We has such a great time and have had so many compliments on how wonderful the band was….plus, when your 84 year old grandmother is dancing in a conga line, you know things are going well! We have already passed your details on to friends who are getting married this year, so fingers crossed for many more boolings to come. Thanks to you all again – we couldn’t have been more happy with the Pearly Shells!
love,
Tiffany and Tim
From: xxxxxxx@bigpond.net.au
Subject: Re: wedding at the Kelvin 25th August
Date: 27 August 2007 3:48:26 PM
To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au
Steve,
Thank you so much for the great night we all had on Saturday. I received a lot of positive comment from my guests on the terrific music. Philippa and George were radiant with happiness and the superb music certainly assisted in producing that joy.
Many, many thanks for helping to create a great night,
Dallas Isaacs
From: XXXXXXXX@optusnet.com.au
Subject: Thanks for the music
Date: 11 December 2007 9:25:47 PM
To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au
Dear Steve
Just a note of thanks to you and The Pearly Shells for providing such great music for our wedding at Lago on November 24th. The music went down really well with our guests which was evident by the number who got up and danced. Hope you like the attached photos.
Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thanks again
John & Kate Floyd
From: xxxxxxx@hotmail.com
Subject: Big thanks for a great end to our day!
Date: 10 December 200712:08:22 PM
To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au
Hi Steve and the Pearly Shells,
A big thanks for making the end of our Christmas Picinic day a relaxing chill out and fun time. We hope to be able to contact you again during 2008 for other Springthorpe functions. Have agreat Christmas and NY with your family and friends.
Kind regards,
Kellie Briggs
Subject: Monash Med ball
Date: Tue , 17 Oct 2006 21:08:00 +1000
From: xxxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com>
To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au
Hi Steve,
Thanks for helping to make the Monash Medicine Ball of 2006 a resounding success. the feedback we’ve been getting has especially highlighted the Pearly Shells Swing Orchestra as a highlight – it was such a great sight to see the dance floor packed for the entire night! Thanks again for a great night, we may well get in touch with you again next year.
Kind regards,
Shamil
Subject: Thank you from Rontech
Date: Tue , 5 sep 2006 10:56:43 +1000
From: xxxxxxxxxxxx@rontech.com>
To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au
Hi Steve,
Many thanks again for providing us all with fantastic music and playing. We all had a ball. If you ever require references or corporate testimonials, plaese do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards,
Elaine Clarke
Subject: sat 29th April – wedding THANKYOU
Date: Tue , 09 May 2006 12:05:50 +1000
From: xxxxxxxxxxxx@ramsayhealth.com.au>
To: steve@thepearlyshell.com
Hi Steve,
Thankyou and the rest of the band for your outstanding performance at our wedding ! We all had a great time and the music made the night. It was great for the young and the not as young. We will definitely recommend you to others in the future and hope to come and see you guys again soon.
Thanks again,
Tina and Geoff
Subject: Thank you, Jan 28th, Wedding
Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2005 23:50:57 +0000
From: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx@hotmail.com>
To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au
Hey Steve,
Jason Rollheiser here, I just wanted to say Thank you for the fantastic show
you and your band put on at my wedding reception, back on the 28th at Sails
on the Bay! Everybody had a great time and I give you guys full credit for
that. It looked like you guys were having a great time playing and I think
people picked up on that.
I can honestly say I had never been to wedding before where all the guests
stayed untill the very end. It has been my experience in the past that
people start to peeter out soon after the meal untill only a handful are
left at the end of the night, but this occasion everybody seemed to be
enjoying them selves so much that the night ended much to quickly for them.
I never had much of an oppritunity to thank you properly or even ask if you
had enough to eat and drink that night, sorry about that. I hope that it all
went well from your side.
Please pass along my sincere and exuberent thanks to your fellow band
members for a fantastic evening!!! I will be passing along your names to
whomever might be needing a great band for their special night!
Well Steve, I look forward to seeing you at the ‘Bendigo’ soon, please keep
me informed of you upcoming shows!! Thank you again!!
Regards,
Jason and Lauren Rollheiser.
Subject: Rossdale Golf Club last Sat. Night.
Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 18:41:49 +1000
From: xxxxxxxxxxxx@hotmail.com>
To: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au
Hi Steve,
Thanks for a wonderful night of swing music for us Swing Patrol people from Mornington Swing Patrol and Burwood Swing Patrol. Had a ball. Please add my e-mail address to your e-mail list so that we can catch up with some more of your gigs.
Thanks, Jenny Johnston. Frankston.
Nicole & Edward Burnes Hawthorn 3122
Dear Steve (and the Pearly Shells)
Thankyou so much for playing at our wedding on March 27th 2004 at the Baths in Sorrento. Ever since I saw you play years ago at the Night cat, I have always wanted the Pearlys Shells to play at my wedding and I was so happy that when the day finally came, my dream came true. The band was fabulous. All the guests commented on how brilliant you were, the atmosphere your tunes produced was perfect. Very cool, laid back and swingin. Ed and I had the best time dancing the wedding dance to a live band. You all looked super cool and I am looking foward to dancing to you again.
Kind regards,
Nicole & Edward Burnes
R & M Averbukh
Port Melbourne 3207
Dear Steve,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you and the rest of the band for helping to make our wedding day so wonderful. The guests thoroughly enjoyed your music and we absolutely loved it!
Kind regards,
Rachel and Michael Averbukh
(note in the pay packet)
Thanks guys, for turning our wedding reception into a party!!
Cheers,
Chris and Lotte
