{"id":445,"date":"2011-06-01T02:23:17","date_gmt":"2011-05-31T15:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/glaesemann.com.au\/shells\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2011-06-01T02:23:17","modified_gmt":"2011-05-31T15:23:17","slug":"testimonies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thepearlyshells.com\/thepearlyshells\/testimonies\/","title":{"rendered":"Testimonies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>We rely on good old-fashioned word of mouth for most our gig getting.<\/h3>\n<h4>Here are a few examples (it&#8217;s actually now a LOT!) that have found there way back to us, straight from the horse&#8217;s mouth&#8230;.<\/h4>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<\/p>\n<div><em><b>From: <\/b> AustcoSigns &lt;sales@XXXXXsigns.com.au&gt;<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>RE: Kirby and Jamie&#8217;s wedding- band song list\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/div>\n<div><em><b>Date: <\/b> 23 February 2016 9:37:28 AM AEDT<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em><b>To: <\/b> steve purcell &lt;stevepurcell@optushome.com.au&gt;<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h4><strong>Good Morning Steve.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>\u00a0Just to give you some feedback from the Honeymooners, they and all the guests thought you and the Pearlies were in their words \u201cawesome\u201d the perfect band, exactly what they wanted.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>\u00a0Also they were so impressed with your willingness to\u00a0 work in with the Best man and Grooms man allowing your Sax ( don\u2019t know his name sorry ) player to accompany them with their little ditty&#8230;..they were just blown away. I will be working this weekend in Moama so won\u2019t be able to get to Memo\u2019s this Friday to thank you personally but will make myself known the next time we see you, which I dare say won\u2019t too far away.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Once again thanks to you and the boys for helping make their Wedding a memorable event.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Best Regards Brian and Barbie.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/p>\n<div><em><b>From: <\/b> Assistant.Curator@maroondah.vic.gov.au<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>Many thanks<\/b><\/em><\/div>\n<div><em><b>Date: <\/b> 22 September 2015 2:55:36 PM AEST<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em><b>To: <\/b> steve purcell &lt;stevepurcell@optushome.com.au&gt;<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Dear Steve,\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>On behalf of the team here at Maroondah Art Gallery, I just wanted to convey our sincere thanks for all your great work on Saturday.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and this is thanks in no small part to your contribution.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>Looking forward to seeing you here again at the gallery soon.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>Very best wishes,\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>Jane\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>Jane O&#8217;Neill\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>Assistant Curator\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>Maroondah Art Gallery\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/p>\n<div><em><b>From: <\/b> Reece Lamshed &lt;reece@binaryblue.com.au&gt;<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>Operation Gag<\/b><\/em><\/div>\n<div><em><b>Date: <\/b> 15 August 2015 5:35:03 PM AEST<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em><b>To: <\/b> steve purcell &lt;stevepurcell@optushome.com.au&gt;<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Hi Steve<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>Thanks so much for dong the show last night &#8211; you just integrated in with the boys so seamlessly &#8211; it was a real pleasure watching it. The feedback on the show has been excellent &#8211; and everyone loved the band.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>So, hope to work with you again soon. All the very best.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>regards<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>Reece<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/p>\n<div><em><b>From: <\/b> Natasha Drummond &lt;Natasha.Drummond@xxxxxx.com&gt;<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>RE: Steve Purcell&#8217;s Pearly Shells-Quotes<\/b><\/em><\/div>\n<div><em><b>Date: <\/b> 17 August 2015 9:47:36 AM AEST<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em><b>To: <\/b> steve purcell &lt;stevepurcell@optushome.com.au&gt;<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Hi Steve,<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Thank you once again for doing such a great job for our conference \u2013 our clients really enjoyed your music!<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Cheers,<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Natasha<\/strong><\/div>\n<h5>Natasha Drummond | Operations Manager, APAC \u00a0| ellucian\u00ae\u00a0&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<\/h5>\n<div><em><b>From: <\/b> stanley kremer &lt;stanleykremer@xxxxx.com&gt;<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>Music<\/b><\/em><\/div>\n<div><em><b>Date: <\/b> 16 May 2015 1:26:41 PM AEST<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em><b>To: <\/b> G4 Purcell &lt;stevepurcell@optushome.com.au&gt;<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>\u00a0Hi Steve<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>Just a short email to thank your for the enjoyable<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>music and a great night last night, the place was jumpin<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>the Venue, the Malvern town was superb and great acoustics.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>A lady called Sue and husband came all the way from Newborough<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>and enjoyed the night as well.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>I am also glad that you played my favourite\u00a0Track \u00a0EVERY DAY I HAVE THE BLUES<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>on the passing away of the great Blues legend B B KING.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>Looking forward to listening to your New\u00a0proposed CD your Band is<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>due to release.\u00a0 and lets hope you might have included my famous track<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>everyday I have the Blues.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>Thanks so much again Steve and the pearly Shells.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>Regards<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>Stanley<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<\/p>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>From: <\/b> Contact the Pearly Shells &lt;yamchandler@yahoo.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>Someone Filled Out Your Contact Form!<\/b><\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>Date: <\/b> 12 January 2015 1:28:34 PM AEDT<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>To: <\/b> The Pearly Shells &lt;info@thepearlyshells.com&gt;<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\">\u00a0Your Name: &#8211; Mike &amp; Yvonne Chandler<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\">\u00a0<\/address>\n<p>Your Message: &#8211; Good Afternoon, My wife and I wanted to thank you for a lovely Sunday evening at Malvern Central Park yesterday. It was the first time we had seen your band and really enjoyed the gig. The sound was spot-on too so a big thank you to your sound guru on the night: vocals were clear and the instruments crisp &amp; alive. Also very much enjoyed your female guest vocalist &amp; her sense of humour! We look forward to seeing you guys again in Stonnington. All the best for 2015.<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/p>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>From: <\/b> Contact the Pearly Shells &lt;chaves.nadia@gmail.com&gt;<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>Someone Filled Out Your Contact Form!<\/b><\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>Date: <\/b> 11 December 2014 9:07:44 PM AEDT<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>To: <\/b> The Pearly Shells &lt;info@thepearlyshells.com&gt;<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\">\u00a0<\/address>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;\">Your Message: &#8211; Hi was just looking at your website remembering the wonderful gig you did for us at our wedding in 2006. Everyone still remembers the music &#8211; we all had a wonderful time &#8211; swing and jazz &#8211; with a touch of bollywood! We danced the night away &#8211; I think we didn&#8217;t even stop til the early hours! I didn&#8217;t even remember to write a testimony then &#8211; so I&#8217;m writing one now. Looking forward to your album launch on Sunday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Kind regards, Nadia and Rohit<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<\/p>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>From: <\/b> Keith Tucker &lt;ktucker@xxxxx.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>Keith and Jenn wedding<\/b><\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>Date: <\/b> 9 December 2014 9:58:20 PM AEDT<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>To: <\/b> steve purcell &lt;stevepurcell@optushome.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>Cc: <\/b> jennifer &lt;jennyfoord@hotmail.com&gt;<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\">\u00a0<\/address>\n<p>\u00a0Dear Steve,<\/p>\n<p>A quick note to thank you once again for a fantastic night last Friday.<\/p>\n<p>We had an absolute ball and all of our guests have told us they had the best time.\u00a0 Many people asked us about the band and we received numerous compliments.<\/p>\n<p>We particularly loved how you were able to adapt to the setting and come out onto the terrace to be amongst the action, and allowed us to sing or perform.\u00a0 Jenn in particular was thrilled to have a chance to perform with such a talented and easy going group who plays exactly the sort of music she loves to sing.<\/p>\n<p>There is no doubt you were a key part of the success of the evening, and your warm and friendly personalities added to the atmosphere as well.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve attached a bunch of pics that highlight the band, just for your interest.\u00a0Note how everyone is constantly smiling or laughing \u2013 particularly when you guys are performing!\u00a0So thanks once again for helping make the night truly memorable.<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully we might see you around the traps one day soon.<\/p>\n<p>All the best, and Happy Christmas\u00a0Keith and Jenn<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/p>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>From:<\/b>Connie Trathen &lt;conniet@vuegrand.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>RE: Vue Grand Oct 18th<\/b><\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>Date: <\/b> 21 October 2014 3:52:05 PM AEDT<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>To: <\/b> steve purcell &lt;stevepurcell@optushome.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\">\u00a0<\/address>\n<p>\u00a0Hi Steve,<\/p>\n<p>Just wanted to thank you guys for putting on a great show for us on Saturday night<\/p>\n<p>I should have stuck around and watched the dancing and lady singing but it had already been a long day for me!<\/p>\n<p>We really loved your band as did the client<\/p>\n<p>Here is a photo of you plus another shot from the wedding you did here a couple of years ago<\/p>\n<p>Cheers and hope to see you here again sometime<\/p>\n<p><b>Connie Trathen<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-dd\">General Manager<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-dd\">Conference and Events<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-dd\">\u00a0<b>Vue Grand Hotel<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/p>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>From: <\/b> Michelle redman &lt;michellered99@yahoo.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>Healesville ball<\/b><\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>Date: <\/b> 1 July 2014 9:43:43 PM AEST<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>To: <\/b> G4 Purcell &lt;stevepurcell@optushome.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>Cc: <\/b> di.francis@hotmail.com<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>Reply-To: <\/b> Michelle redman &lt;michellered99@yahoo.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\">\u00a0<\/address>\n<p>\u00a0Well Steve<\/p>\n<p>I had a ball\u00a0and so it looked like everyone who came on Saturday immensely enjoyed themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for your bands&#8217; fine performance<\/p>\n<p>I am off to Asia for a month on Saturday , I am enclosing a contact as previously discussed<\/p>\n<p>Cheers \u00a0Michelle<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/p>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>From: <\/b> Peter Casey &lt;peter.casey@nationalboyschoir.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>RE: Steve Purcell&#8217;s Pearly Shells<\/b><\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>Date: <\/b> 5 May 2014 2:20:37 PM AEST<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>To: <\/b> steve purcell &lt;stevepurcell@optushome.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\">\u00a0<\/address>\n<p>\u00a0Hi Steve,<\/p>\n<p>Just wanted to thank you for Saturday night \u2013 lots of great comments about the band.<\/p>\n<p>Really great playing and perfect repertoire. Please pass on my thanks to all the guys for a great job as it was appreciated.<\/p>\n<p>Cheers,\u00a0Peter<\/p>\n<p><b>Peter Casey<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;\">Artistic Director\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;\">National Boys Choir of Australia<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<\/p>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>From: <\/b> Joanne McInnes &lt;joannemcinnes545@xxxxxxx.com&gt;<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>Thank you!<\/b><\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>Date: <\/b> 16 April 2014 12:06:08 PM AEST<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>To: <\/b> G4 Purcell &lt;stevepurcell@optushome.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\">\u00a0<\/address>\n<p>\u00a0Hi Steve<\/p>\n<p>Thanks so much to you and the Pearly Shells for playing at our wedding on April 5th. You guys were fantastic, we had so many positive comments from guests about how great the band was! Everyone was up on the dance floor at one stage. \u00a0We would definitely recommend you and will hopefully see you again at one of your gigs.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks again<\/p>\n<p>Jo and Nathan<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<\/p>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>From: <\/b> Larelle Fitt &lt;Larelle.Fitt@sheraton.com&gt;<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>RE: Steve Purcell&#8217;s Pearly Shells<\/b><\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>Date: <\/b> 27 April 2014 2:38:05 PM AEST<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>To: <\/b> steve purcell &lt;stevepurcell@optushome.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\">\u00a0<\/address>\n<p>\u00a0Hi Steve<\/p>\n<p>The night was a great success.\u00a0 A big thank you to the guys and Evette for their wonderful playing.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m sure we will be in touch in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Warm regards\u00a0Larelle Fitt<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wp-caption-dd\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-dd\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Account Manager \u2013 Catering<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>SHERATON MELBOURNE HOTEL<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-dd\">27 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/p>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>From: <\/b> Clare Chihambakwe &lt;curlyhairclare@yahoo.com&gt;<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>Re: Steve Purcell&#8217;s Pearly Shells-Quotes<\/b><\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>Date: <\/b> 6 March 2014 8:09:18 PM AEDT<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>To: <\/b> steve purcell &lt;stevepurcell@optushome.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\">\u00a0<\/address>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;\">Hi Steve,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;\">Just wanted to drop you a line to say thanks again for a great night on Saturday. You guys were amazing. The response has been great and it looked as if you guys had fun too!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Finishing with the Nutbush. Gold.<\/p>\n<p>Clare (and Damien)<\/p>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>From: <\/b> Paul Ahern &lt;PAhern@xxxxxx.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>wedding<\/b><\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>Date: <\/b> 26 August 2013 10:58:45 AM AEST<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\"><b>To: <\/b> steve purcell &lt;stevepurcell@optushome.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<address class=\"wp-caption-dd\">\u00a0<\/address>\n<p>Hi Steve,<\/p>\n<p>Now that the excitement of the night has slightly diminished and the blood alcohol has been reduced to zero, I like to thankyou again for your part in our night. You were sensational! We (including Dare) really appreciate you allowing the opportunity for Dare to get up for a couple of tunes. I know there is a risk involved when that happens.You read the state of play beautifully all night\u00a0and\u00a0when you played &#8220;compared to what&#8221; it blew us away, it is a masterpiece that does not get any where enough recognition.For people like our family, we never get sick of being reminded what a great place this part of the world is for music<\/p>\n<p>Now doubt we&#8217;ll see you about<\/p>\n<p>Regards<\/p>\n<p>Paul Ahern<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<\/p>\n<address><b>From: <\/b> Nellie Baines &lt;nelliefbaines@gxxxxx.com&gt;<\/address>\n<address><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>Thankyou<\/b><\/address>\n<address><b>Date: <\/b> 28 January 2014 11:14:11 AM AEDT<\/address>\n<address><b>To: <\/b> steve purcell &lt;stevepurcell@optushome.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<p>\u00a0Hi Steve<\/p>\n<p>I didn&#8217;t get a chance to thank you on Saturday and I was completely blown away by the music, Thankyou for doing such a fantastic job. It made me so happy that everyone got up to dance, they have been raving about the music over the last few days.<\/p>\n<p>We had the best day!<\/p>\n<p>Thanks again!<\/p>\n<p>Nellie<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/p>\n<address><b>From: <\/b> Carly Robinson &lt;carlybroomhead@xxxxxx.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<address><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>Thank you &#8211; total praise\u00a0<\/b><\/address>\n<address><b>Date: <\/b> 22 January 2014 11:46:11 AM AEDT<\/address>\n<address><b>To: <\/b> steve purcell &lt;stevepurcell@optushome.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<p>\u00a0Hi Steve,<\/p>\n<p>We are absolutely ecstatic with how everything turned out, we can not thank you enough for the exceptional job you did on saturday night.\u00a0We have had so many phone calls to say how wonderful the night was and wanting to know your name and details. \u00a0I can not thank you enough for everything you did to make it the best night of our lives.<\/p>\n<p>The venue were blown away and I think will be recommending you guys for future use there.\u00a0Mission accomplished getting everyone on the dance floor! Oldies, young ones, sour pusses and even Anthony with his crap back.<\/p>\n<p>I think my favourite part was doing the Hokey Pokey with my dad &#8211; who doesn&#8217;t dance!\u00a0The whole event was a constant roll of amazing song&#8217;s and I was singing the whole night through.<\/p>\n<p>I could not have asked for a better night.\u00a0Thank you for being amazing and easy to work with from the start and I will be highly recommending you to anyone and everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Carly and Anthony.<\/p>\n<p>p.s. I knew I would want to give you a tip, and I&#8217;m glad!<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; line-height: 18px;\"><b>From: <\/b> Grant Ferguson &lt;fergug@xxxxxxx.com&gt;<\/span><\/p>\n<address><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>Re: Steve Purcell&#8217;s Pearly Shells-Quotes<\/b><\/address>\n<address><b>Date: <\/b> 4 December 2013 1:04:47 PM AEDT<\/address>\n<address><b>To: <\/b> steve purcell &lt;stevepurcell@optushome.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<p>\u00a0Okay great!<\/p>\n<p>Sorry for delay, it&#8217;s been pretty crazy since the wedding.<\/p>\n<p>You guys were great, there have been heaps of positive comments.<\/p>\n<p>And we really appreciated the encore!<\/p>\n<p>Cheers\u00a0Grant<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<\/p>\n<address><b>From: <\/b> angela cavalot &lt;acavalot@xxxxxxxx.com&gt;<\/address>\n<address><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>Wedding 13.10.13<\/b><\/address>\n<address><b>Date: <\/b> 21 October 2013 2:06:54 PM AEDT<\/address>\n<address><b>To: <\/b> steve purcell &lt;stevepurcell@optushome.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<address><b>Cc: <\/b> grahams@australianballet.com.au<\/address>\n<p>\u00a0Hi Steve,<\/p>\n<p>A big thank you to you and the boys for giving our wedding day that magic touch. We had so many wonderful comments regarding\u00a0The Pearly Shells\u00a0and the music played.<\/p>\n<p>I will send any photos through as we receive them.<\/p>\n<p>Warm regards, Angela &amp; Graham<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<\/p>\n<address><b>From: <\/b> Paul Ahern &lt;xxxxxxxxx@aherns.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<address><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>wedding<\/b><\/address>\n<address><b>Date: <\/b> 26 August 2013 10:58:45 AM AEST<\/address>\n<address><b>To: <\/b> steve purcell &lt;stevepurcell@optushome.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<p>\u00a0Hi Steve,<\/p>\n<p>Now that the excitement of the night has slightly diminished and the blood alcohol has been reduced to zero, I like to thankyou again for your part in our night. You were sensational! We (including Dare) really appreciate you allowing the opportunity for Dare to get up for a couple of tunes. I know there is a risk involved when that happens.You read the state of play beautifully all night\u00a0and\u00a0when you played &#8220;compared to what&#8221; it blew us away, it is a masterpiece that does not get any where enough recognition.For people like our family, we never get sick of being reminded what a great place this part of the world is for music<\/p>\n<p>Now doubt we&#8217;ll see you about<\/p>\n<p>Regards<\/p>\n<p>Paul Ahern<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/p>\n<address><b>Kerri_Sookun@xxxxxx.com.au<\/b><\/address>\n<address>Apr 4 (1 day ago)<\/address>\n<p>\u00a0Hi Steve<\/p>\n<p>Just back from Hawaii where we continued what you started for me as the\u00a0perfect 60th birthday celebration. \u00a0I wanted to say thanks for the most\u00a0magical night on 9 March. \u00a0All my guests raved about the Pearly&#8217;s and I\u00a0suspect you will get business out f it.<\/p>\n<p>You are so fantastic and somehow\u00a0the sound seemed even more perfect than ever&#8230;&#8230; the whole night was a\u00a0dream come true for me, so please pass on our thanks to the rest of the hot4. \u00a0You are all amazing and I am SO happy that I &#8220;found&#8221; you&#8230;..<\/p>\n<p>Blessings. \u00a0Kerri<\/p>\n<p>Sent from Kerri Sookun&#8217;s iPad<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/p>\n<address><b>Bradley Wright<\/b><\/address>\n<address>&lt;bgwxxxxxx@hotmail.com&gt;<\/address>\n<p>8:40 AM (7 hours ago)<\/p>\n<p>Hey Tom and Steve,<\/p>\n<p>Just wanted to say a huge thank you to yourself and the rest of the Pearly Shells for your amazing performance at our wedding on March 23rd in the Grampians! Our guests just could not stop raving about how much they loved the music and how it made them want to dance &#8211; you even got one of our grumpy old uncles who had not danced in 40 years on to the dance floor and he has been complimenting our wedding ever since!<\/p>\n<p>So thanks again and great job!<\/p>\n<p>Cheers \u00a0Brad Wright \u00a0\ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/p>\n<address><b>From: <\/b> Matt Mannix &lt;Mannix@xxxxxx.com&gt;<\/address>\n<address><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>Thanks!<\/b><\/address>\n<address><b>Date: <\/b> 11 February 2013 2:39:24 PM AEDT<\/address>\n<address><b>To: <\/b> steve purcell &lt;stevepurcell@optushome.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<p>\u00a0Hi Steve,<\/p>\n<p>Thank you (and your band) for such a great night.<\/p>\n<p>We had a wonderful night and had so many people come and tell us how great you guys were. \u00a0The end of the night was kind of crazy for us, so I apologise for the dump and run!<\/p>\n<p>Also, just wanted to make sure that everything was alright with the cash.<\/p>\n<p>Regards, \u00a0<b>Matt Mannix \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b>Manufacturing Engineering Manager<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/span><\/p>\n<address><b>From: <\/b> Ross McDougall &lt;xxxxxxxxall@hotmail.com&gt;<\/address>\n<address><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>Re: Wedding October 20th &#8211; Ross &amp; Carolyn<\/b><\/address>\n<address><b>Date: <\/b> 7 November 2012 7:30:22 PM AEDT<\/address>\n<address><b>To: <\/b> steve purcell &lt;stevepurcell@optushome.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<p>\u00a0Hi Steve,<\/p>\n<p>Just a note to say how pleased we were with the Pearly Shells at our wedding- notwithstanding your absence!<\/p>\n<p>We had lots of people up dancing and everyone loved the band and commented very favourably on them. Please pass on our appreciation to the guys.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks again.\u00a0Ross McDougall<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; color: #000000;\">\u00a0&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/span><\/h4>\n<address><b>From: <\/b> hannah ryan &lt;xxxxxxxx@hotmail.com&gt;<\/address>\n<address><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>RE: $$ t\/f<\/b><\/address>\n<address><b>Date: <\/b> 6 November 2012 2:42:15 PM AEDT<\/address>\n<address><b>To: <\/b> steve purcell &lt;stevepurcell@optushome.com.au&gt;<\/address>\n<p>\u00a0Hey Steve &amp; Co.<\/p>\n<p>Wow- what an awesome night!! our feet were so sore from all that dancing!! You guys did such a fantastic job &amp; I&#8217;m not surprised you didn&#8217;t give in to our requests for playing for longer- it would have been hard work keeping that going for all those hours!! I especially loved the austin powers theme song&#8230;it is still stuck in my head.\u00a0\u00a0 Hope you guys also had a fun night!<\/p>\n<p>Thanks again for a fabulous evening- you guys just topped it all off!!<\/p>\n<p>Cheers\u00a0\u00a0 Han &amp; Bill \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<\/p>\n<address><em><b>From: <\/b> Flo Carreon xxxxxon@yahoo.com&gt;<\/em><\/address>\n<address><em><b>Subject: <\/b> <b>Re: Flo and Sid &#8211; Thank you!!!!!!<\/b><\/em><\/address>\n<address><em><b>Date: <\/b> 10 July 2012 8:47:11 PM AEST<\/em><\/address>\n<address><em><b>To: <\/b> steve purcell &lt;stevepurcell@optushome.com.au&gt;<\/em><\/address>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\u00a0<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px;\">Hey Steve<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Hope you have been well. \u00a0Sid and I just wanted to thank you again for the amazing music that made our wedding such a hit.<\/p>\n<p>You and your band really set the mood and you all looked very sharp!\u00a0We had an absolute ball dancing all night and the trio during the ceremony was just\u00a0perfect. We got so many comments and raving review about how good the music was.<\/p>\n<p>We just hope you guys had as much fun playing for us as we did dancing the night away!I have attached \u00a0some photos from the night. we hope these could help promote the pearly shells.\u00a0Thanks again for a wonderful night.<\/p>\n<p>Flo &amp; Sid.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<address><strong>From:<\/strong>sxxxxx@hotmail.com<\/address>\n<address><strong>Subject: <\/strong> <strong>RE: Steve Purcell&#8217;s Pearly Shells-Quotes<\/strong><\/address>\n<address><strong>Date: <\/strong> 9 May 2012 9:34:18 AM<\/address>\n<address><strong>To: <\/strong> \u00a0 stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/address>\n<p>\u00a0Hello Steve<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Best regards<\/p>\n<p>simon heyes<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<address><strong>From: <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 xxxxx3@hotmail.com<\/address>\n<address><strong>Subject: <\/strong> <strong>Sarah Nicholson wedding 7 January 2012 &#8211; many thanks<\/strong><\/address>\n<address><strong>Date: <\/strong> 17 January 2012 1:15:13 PM<\/address>\n<address><strong>To: <\/strong> \u00a0 stevepurcell@optushome.com.au,\u00a0<\/address>\n<p>\u00a0Dear Steve, Tom and Julie (it would be great if you can pass this on to Julie)<\/p>\n<p>I just wanted to thank you all for the brilliant night on the 7th of January,\u00a0the music was sensational and you captured the\u00a0exact mood we were after on the night\u00a0&#8211; we loved it, our guests loved it, and you really contributed to us having a fantastic wedding.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks again &#8211; I can can not reccomend you highly enough to others.<\/p>\n<p>Best regards<\/p>\n<p>Sarah and Dan<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/p>\n<address><strong>From: <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0xxxxx_f@hotmail.com<\/address>\n<address><strong>Subject: <\/strong> <strong>Party<\/strong><\/address>\n<address><strong>Date: <\/strong> 22 August 2011 10:21:04 AM<\/address>\n<address><strong>To: <\/strong> \u00a0 stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/address>\n<p>\u00a0Thanks for such a great night steve!\u00a0I had a blast and it was a real honour to get up with you guys. \u00a0Everyone said they loved your tunes.<\/p>\n<p>Mum and dad are still talking about you guys!<\/p>\n<p>Take care. \u00a0Tas<\/p>\n<p>Regards,\u00a0Tasman Fleming\u00a0mob: 0430490161<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<address><strong>From: <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 xxxxxxxx@zoo.org.au<\/address>\n<address><strong>Subject: <\/strong> <strong>RE: <em>Pearlys<\/em> gigs<\/strong><\/address>\n<address><strong>Date: <\/strong> 11 March 2011 12:43:18 PM<\/address>\n<address><strong>To: <\/strong> \u00a0 stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/address>\n<p>Hi Steve, thanks so much for creating such a great mood at my party last week.\u00a0I\u2019ve had nothing but fantastic praise for you and the music and the whole party!!<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d 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.\u00a0Hope to see you soon<\/p>\n<p>Best wishes and thanks again \u00a0\u00a0Pamela<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<address><strong>From: <\/strong> \u00a0 johnmarsden@bigpond.com<\/address>\n<address><strong>Subject: <\/strong> <strong>RE: Map for band<\/strong><\/address>\n<address><strong>Date: <\/strong> 6 December 2010 12:04:18 PM<\/address>\n<address><strong>To: <\/strong> \u00a0 stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/address>\n<p>\u00a0Mate, mate, what can I say? The Pearly Shells saved the wedding! They were just awesome. Your guys are really serious musicians \u2013 the way they make those instruments do what they want is beautiful to watch.<\/p>\n<p>And their spirit, given the deluge, was much appreciated. True professionalism.<\/p>\n<p>We would love to have you back again. There is a great old hall near here, real 1920s atmosphere, and I&#8217;m wondering how you&#8217;d feel about a night where we&#8217;d invite parents and friends of the school to a dance, bring a plate, have a supper etc I think you&#8217;d raise the rafters. And you know what? It&#8217;s waterproof.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for everything Steve, hope to hear back from you,<\/p>\n<p>John<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/p>\n<address>Subject :Thank you<\/address>\n<address>&#8230;<\/address>\n<address>From:kxxxxxxxxxxxxx77@hotmail.com&gt;\u00a0<\/address>\n<address>To: thepearlyshells@yahoo.com.au<\/address>\n<p>Dear Steve and the other band members<\/p>\n<p>Just a quick note to say thanks for playing at our wedding at the Provincial.\u00a0We had a wonderful night and the music was just perfect. Everyone commented on how good the band was.\u00a0The best part of the night was when everyone danced around us in a big circle while you were playing tequila &#8211; it was brilliant!<\/p>\n<p>Thanks so much. \u00a0Kirsty and Chris<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<address><strong>From: <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 xxxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com<\/address>\n<address><strong>Subject: <\/strong> <strong>Re: Re: MND Ball Running Order<\/strong><\/address>\n<address><strong>Date: <\/strong> 22 November 2010 12:27:56 PM<\/address>\n<address><strong>To: <\/strong> \u00a0 stevepurcell@optushome.com.au, clarem@voyagertravel.com.au<\/address>\n<address>\u00a0<\/address>\n<p>Hi Steve,<\/p>\n<p>Thanks a lot &#8211; it really was a great night and we couldn&#8217;t be happier with how things went. Have to say, you guys were just fantastic and big part of the night&#8217;s overall success. Have had many people mention how much they enjoyed your music and the vibe you guys brought to the place.<\/p>\n<p>Would definitely love to get you guys to do something again &#8211; maybe look at a bigger function next time and get the orchestra setup!<\/p>\n<p>Anyway, thanks again and hope we can make something happen in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Cheers, \u00a0Nathan<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/p>\n<address><strong>From: <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 xxxxxxxxxxchocolate@hotmail.com<\/address>\n<address><strong>Subject: <\/strong> <strong>RE: Steve Purcell&#8217;s Pearly Shells-Quotes<\/strong><\/address>\n<address><strong>Date: <\/strong> 5 October 2010 4:29:54 PM<\/address>\n<address><strong>To: <\/strong> \u00a0 stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/address>\n<p>\u00a0Hi Steve!<\/p>\n<p>Well we&#8217;re back from beautiful Boracay in the Philippines &amp; I just wanted to say a huge Thank You to you &amp; the boys for playing at our wedding at Siren&#8217;s on Sunday 19th Sept.\u00a0You did an outstanding job!\u00a0We loved the band &amp; so did everyone else &#8211; I&#8217;ve had nothing but glowing reports!\u00a0Bek &amp; I are now &#8216;Die Hard&#8217; Pearly Shells fans!<\/p>\n<p>We loved the CD you gave us &#8211; 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!\u00a0That&#8217;s praise indeed!\u00a0Please pass on my heartfelt thanks to the lads!<\/p>\n<p>How can I get some more Pearly Shells cd&#8217;s &amp; do you guys have a Facebook page for friends of the band &#8211; we&#8217;d love to catch the band in it&#8217;s various forms live again!<\/p>\n<p>Cheers &amp; remember\u00a0 .\u00a0 .\u00a0 .\u00a0 . There really are seven nights to rock!<\/p>\n<p>Dave Sutton<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<address><strong>From: <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 xxxxxxx@bigpond.net.au<\/address>\n<address><strong>Subject: <\/strong> <strong>Re: pearly shells\u00a0<\/strong><\/address>\n<address><strong>Date: <\/strong> 23 August 2010 9:20:43 AM<\/address>\n<address><strong>To: <\/strong> \u00a0 stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/address>\n<p>\u00a0After attending a friend&#8217;s wedding where the Pearly shells were playing, I quickly said &#8220;I want them!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Both young and old hit the dance floor at our wedding&#8230;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.<\/p>\n<p>Hannah Fox and David Purcell (no relation!!)<\/p>\n<p>The Boulevard, Kew<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/p>\n<address><strong>From: <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0xxxxx@mtaust.com<\/address>\n<address><strong>Subject: <\/strong> <strong>Saturday&#8217;s gig<\/strong><\/address>\n<address><strong>Date: <\/strong> 29 June 2010 11:27:53 AM<\/address>\n<address><strong>To: <\/strong> \u00a0 stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/address>\n<address><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;\">Hi Steve\u00a0<\/span><\/address>\n<address>Hope you&#8217;re well. \u00a0Just 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&#8217;s event to hopefully book you in again!Thanks for doing such a great job (as always!) &#8211; it&#8217;s lovely to hear such positive feedback!Warm regards,\u00a0Shari CohenEntertainment and Marketing Coordinator,\u00a0Music Theatre Australia&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;\"><strong>From: <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 xxxxxxxxxl@salmat.com.au<\/span><\/address>\n<address><strong>Subject: <\/strong> <strong>Salmat Mid Year Ball 24 July<\/strong><\/address>\n<address><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><strong>Date: <\/strong> 28 July 2009 2:36:51 PM<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/address>\n<address><strong>To: <\/strong> \u00a0 stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/address>\n<p>Hi Steve<\/p>\n<p>Please pass on a big Thank You to yourself and the band for making the night on Friday so fantastic! \u00a0Everybody really loved the band and had a great night.\u00a0Thanks again for all your help and I had a great time singing with you and the band! If you ever need another singer I\u2019m available<\/p>\n<p>cheers\u00a0<strong>Mandy Siegel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/p>\n<p>From: xxxxxxx@yahoo.com.au<br \/>\nSubject: thank you<br \/>\nDate: 21 March 2009 11:29:20 AM<br \/>\nTo: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/p>\n<p>Hi Steve,<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve just got back from our honeymoon so this is the first chance i&#8217;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!<\/p>\n<p>Cheers,<br \/>\nKirsten Mahoney (Hooper)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>From: xxxxxx@gmail.com<br \/>\nSubject: Thank you!<br \/>\nDate: 9 March 2009 10:43:47 PM<br \/>\nTo: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/p>\n<p>Hi Steve,<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m sorry that we didn&#8217;t come and thank you again at the end of the night. We were so flat out. I&#8217;m sure you understand.<\/p>\n<p>Cheers,<br \/>\nStu and Steph.<\/p>\n<p>PS: We&#8217;ll pass your name and contact details around at every performance opportunity !<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>From: xxxxx@bigpond.com<br \/>\nSubject: Re: Arash &amp; Vanessa Wedding &#8211; Sat 20th Dec 5:30pm<br \/>\nDate: 21 December 2008 6:38:22 PM<br \/>\nTo: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/p>\n<p>Hi Steve,<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for everything. The night went well. Hope you had a good time.<\/p>\n<p>Regards,<\/p>\n<p>Arash.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>From: mandy@mtaust.com<br \/>\nSubject: Wednesday Night @ Zinc<br \/>\nDate: 14 November 2008 10:24:15 AM<br \/>\nTo: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/p>\n<p>Hi Steve<\/p>\n<p>Hope you are well.<\/p>\n<p>Just a quick note to say that the client was really pleased on Wednesday night &#8211; she thought the band were just fab and appreciates all of your great work.<\/p>\n<p>Warm Regards<br \/>\nMandy Croker<br \/>\nMarketing &amp; Event Manager<br \/>\nMTA &#8211; One Stop Entertainment<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>From: xxxxxxx@bigpond.com<br \/>\nSubject: RE: Steve Purcell&#8217;s Pearly Shells-booking 11 OCT. Thanks<br \/>\nDate: 15 October 2008 6:28:53 AM<br \/>\nTo: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/p>\n<p>Hi Steve-thanks for Sat Night at AQ wedding-I felt you guys were \u2018on fire\u2019 and the feed back from the guests was all positive.<\/p>\n<p>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 \u2013so I hope you got fed and looked after. I didn\u2019t realize you were not in the main room till our late arrivals arrived. They I know were blown away with their dancing time<\/p>\n<p>Anyway thanks heaps-your band certainly contributed to making the night one to remember &#8211; I hope your team enjoyed it also. Sure to see you out and about some time<\/p>\n<p>Pang<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>From: xxxxxxxx@tpg.com.au<br \/>\nSubject: Thank You<br \/>\nDate: 15 September 2008 3:13:14 PM<br \/>\nTo: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/p>\n<p>Hi Steve,<\/p>\n<p>I just want to say a big THANK YOU to you and the guys for helping make last night\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll come and see you play somewhere else soon<\/p>\n<p>Best wishes and thanks again, Sharon<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>From: xxxxxxxx@hotmail.com<br \/>\nSubject: Thank you<br \/>\nDate: 28 July 2008 1:52:16 PM<br \/>\nTo: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/p>\n<p>Hi Steve,<\/p>\n<p>Just a note to let you know that we and all of our guests thought you &amp; your band were great on Saturday night at our wedding.\u00a0 We&#8217;ve had lots of feedback from people saying that they were really impressed with the band. Hope you guys had a good time too.<br \/>\nAlso wanted to check that you got your meals on Saturday night.<br \/>\nWe&#8217;ll definitely be recommending your band to anyone else we know that is looking for a jazz band for their events.<\/p>\n<p>Cheers,<br \/>\nMichelle &amp; Rob.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>From: xxxxxxxx@gmail.com<br \/>\nSubject: Thank you<br \/>\nDate: 22 April 2008 3:40:46 PM<br \/>\nTo: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/p>\n<p>Hi Steve,<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>xxxx<br \/>\nChloe.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>From: xxxxxx@optusnet.com.au<br \/>\nSubject: Re: March 29 wedding<br \/>\nDate: 6 April 2008 1:26:28 PM<br \/>\nTo: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/p>\n<p>HI Steve,<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Cheers mate hope to see you again sometime soon<\/p>\n<p>John Carr<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Subject: Garonzi\/ Fowler Wedding 8 Decenber 07<br \/>\nDate: Wed , 06 Feb 2008 11:03:22 +1100<br \/>\nFrom: xxxxxxxxxxxx@yahool.com&gt;<br \/>\nTo: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/p>\n<p>Hi Steve,<\/p>\n<p>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&#8230;.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 &#8211; we couldn\u2019t have been more happy with the Pearly Shells!<\/p>\n<p>love,<br \/>\nTiffany and Tim<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>From: xxxxxxx@bigpond.net.au<br \/>\nSubject: Re: wedding at the Kelvin 25th August<br \/>\nDate: 27 August 2007 3:48:26 PM<br \/>\nTo: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/p>\n<p>Steve,<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Many, many thanks for helping to create a great night,<\/p>\n<p>Dallas Isaacs<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>From: XXXXXXXX@optusnet.com.au<br \/>\nSubject: Thanks for the music<br \/>\nDate: 11 December 2007 9:25:47 PM<br \/>\nTo: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/p>\n<p>Dear Steve<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks again<br \/>\nJohn &amp; Kate Floyd<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>From: xxxxxxx@hotmail.com<br \/>\nSubject: Big thanks for a great end to our day!<br \/>\nDate: 10 December 200712:08:22 PM<br \/>\nTo: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/p>\n<p>Hi Steve and the Pearly Shells,<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards,<br \/>\nKellie Briggs<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Subject: Monash Med ball<br \/>\nDate: Tue , 17 Oct 2006 21:08:00 +1000<br \/>\nFrom: xxxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com&gt;<br \/>\nTo: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/p>\n<p>Hi Steve,<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for helping to make the Monash Medicine Ball of 2006 a resounding success. the feedback we\u2019ve been getting has especially highlighted the Pearly Shells Swing Orchestra as a highlight &#8211; 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.<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards,<br \/>\nShamil<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Subject: Thank you from Rontech<br \/>\nDate: Tue , 5 sep 2006 10:56:43 +1000<br \/>\nFrom: xxxxxxxxxxxx@rontech.com&gt;<br \/>\nTo: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/p>\n<p>Hi Steve,<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards,<br \/>\nElaine Clarke<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Subject: sat 29th April &#8211; wedding THANKYOU<br \/>\nDate: Tue , 09 May 2006 12:05:50 +1000<br \/>\nFrom: xxxxxxxxxxxx@ramsayhealth.com.au&gt;<br \/>\nTo: steve@thepearlyshell.com<\/p>\n<p>Hi Steve,<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks again,<br \/>\nTina and Geoff<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Subject: Thank you, Jan 28th, Wedding<br \/>\nDate: Mon, 07 Feb 2005 23:50:57 +0000<br \/>\nFrom: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx@hotmail.com&gt;<br \/>\nTo: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/p>\n<p>Hey Steve,<\/p>\n<p>Jason Rollheiser here, I just wanted to say Thank you for the fantastic show<br \/>\nyou and your band put on at my wedding reception, back on the 28th at Sails<br \/>\non the Bay! Everybody had a great time and I give you guys full credit for<br \/>\nthat. It looked like you guys were having a great time playing and I think<br \/>\npeople picked up on that.<\/p>\n<p>I can honestly say I had never been to wedding before where all the guests<br \/>\nstayed untill the very end. It has been my experience in the past that<br \/>\npeople start to peeter out soon after the meal untill only a handful are<br \/>\nleft at the end of the night, but this occasion everybody seemed to be<br \/>\nenjoying them selves so much that the night ended much to quickly for them.<br \/>\nI never had much of an oppritunity to thank you properly or even ask if you<br \/>\nhad enough to eat and drink that night, sorry about that. I hope that it all<br \/>\nwent well from your side.<\/p>\n<p>Please pass along my sincere and exuberent thanks to your fellow band<br \/>\nmembers for a fantastic evening!!! I will be passing along your names to<br \/>\nwhomever might be needing a great band for their special night!<br \/>\nWell Steve, I look forward to seeing you at the &#8216;Bendigo&#8217; soon, please keep<br \/>\nme informed of you upcoming shows!! Thank you again!!<\/p>\n<p>Regards,<br \/>\nJason and Lauren Rollheiser.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Subject: Rossdale Golf Club last Sat. Night.<br \/>\nDate: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 18:41:49 +1000<br \/>\nFrom: xxxxxxxxxxxx@hotmail.com&gt;<br \/>\nTo: stevepurcell@optushome.com.au<\/p>\n<p>Hi Steve,<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks, Jenny Johnston. Frankston.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Nicole &amp; Edward Burnes Hawthorn 3122<\/p>\n<p>Dear Steve (and the Pearly Shells)<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards,<br \/>\nNicole &amp; Edward Burnes<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>R &amp; M Averbukh<br \/>\nPort Melbourne 3207<\/p>\n<p>Dear Steve,<\/p>\n<p>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!<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards,<br \/>\nRachel and Michael Averbukh<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>(note in the pay packet)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thanks guys, for turning our wedding reception into a party!!<\/p>\n<p>Cheers,<br \/>\nChris and Lotte<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; We rely on good old-fashioned word of mouth for most our gig getting. 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