From: Alice
Date: July 10th 2009
Event: Corporate Barbeque
Venue: City Road, East London
Hi Rebecca
Gary was great! Everyone loved him and the music was pitched just right – please pass on my thanks and thanks to you for organizing too!
Alice
From: Jade
Date: June 27th 2009
Event: Wedding breakfast
Venue: private address, Essex
Hi Gary,
thank you so much for playing at our wedding is made such a difference to have you there, you created such a beautiful atmosphere! Everyone said how brilliant you were.
Take care and thank you again
Jade Gooding
From: Claire
Date: May 30th 2009
Event: 80th Birthday Party
Venue: Tring, Buckinghamshire
Hi Gary,
I just wanted to say once again, how wonderful your performance was on Saturday night. We had lots of people comment during and in letters afterwards about your music.
I hope the boys (Ollie, Louis and Josh) didn't cause you too much grief.
I have some fab pictures on facebook so please do connect and choose which ones you would like for your portfolio...
There are three folders in total and Scott took some great ones.
Lovely to see you again and I can't wait until the next event.
Kind regards,
Claire
From: Andrew
Date: May 23rd 2009
Event: Wedding Reception and Breakfast
Venue: Boconnoc Estate, Cornwall
Comments: I found the whole booking experience with Alive Network quite easy and straight forward. There was a choice of artists available but Gary's repertoire appeared to match our requirements exactly and he certainly didn't disappoint on the day. Having spoken to Gary ahead of the wedding to finalise timings, music and dress he demonstrated professionalism straight away.
On the day he was exactly what we had hoped for, an accomplished piano player who played a range of music of music to accompany the day and keep all guests happy.
Very helpful and very professional. Thank you
From: Helen and Richard Daborn
Date: May 2nd 2009
Event: Silver Wedding Anniversary
Venue: Southwick Community Centre
Comments: I booked Gary for our Silver Wedding lunch - I've had so many compliments to pass on to Gary for setting the right tone of specialness without it being stuffy and playing, so beautifully, music that appealed to all ages.
It made the whole atmosphere absolutely delightful. Thank you so much. Just wish I could think of another excuse for a party and ask him to join us again.
Gemma was very professional, helpful and responded very quickly to my initial enquiry - it was all sorted and booked within an hour of my first contact.
Helen & Richard Daborn
From: Phil
Date: April 18th 2009
Event: 90th Birthday Party
Venue: Bobby Moore Suite, West Ham United Football Ground
Comments: I was searching for a Pianist with an extensive repertoire for my Father’s 90th Birthday Party & found Alive Network on the web. I felt Gary was the man for the evening’s additional entertainment – especially after speaking with him on the phone! – and I’m delighted to say that neither I nor my partygoing guests were disappointed! We had several generations of family & friends who’d travelled significant distances to be there - Gary’s varied programme catered for all of the guests & their various musical tastes – they were extremely appreciative of his expertise, professionalism & his ability to play at a level which was not intrusive but enabled them to enjoy his obvious talent. Gary certainly helped make the event truly unforgettable!
From: Niamh
Date: November 15th 2008
Event: 60th Birthday Party
Venue: Private Address, Herts
Hi Gary
Thank you so much again for last night - you were fantastic. I've just made the funds transfer so it should reach your account early this week.
We were so pleased with the way the elements of the party knitted seamlessly together, and everyone was highly complimentary about you. The guests had a ball, and most didn't leave until gone 3am! I certainly have a new found respect for anyone who organises events for a living....it's such hard work!!!
I will most certainly contact Alive Network with comments as soon as things have calmed down and my guests have gone home!! Likewise with the photos.
Take care, and thank you again. It was an absolute pleasure working with you.
Niamh
From: Sarah
Date: October 14th,15th,16th 2008
Event: Trade fair
Venue: Earls Court
Hi Gary,
Thank you for getting in touch and thank you so much for last week, it really was great working with you and your music really was the icing on the cake for our stand - it attracted so much attention!
I have attached a pic of the stand and one of you playing below - if you'd like any higher res images I can arrange to send those to you on CD.
It would be great if you could join us again in Harrogate - the dates are 21-23 April 2009, but I will ask Hart Wilcox to speak to Gemma in the next couple of weeks and see if we can arrange it formally.
Once again, many thanks, we had a great show, great fun doing it and you were a great asset to have working with us.
Kind regards,
Sarah
From: Gemma
Date: 19/09/08
Event: Davis Langdon Staff conference
Venue: Battersea Evolution
Hi Gary,
Thank you for the lovely email, you did a great job and there have been lots of comments about how well the Jonathan Ross session went and how brave the grads were – thank you for working with them, I think they really enjoyed it.
Thanks again Gary and hopefully we will be working together again in the future.
Gemma
From: Steve Dodd
Date: 6/09/08
Event: Charity Ball
Venue: Sofitel, Heathrow
Hi Gary
Thanks for you complimentary email and yes very delighted with the feedback
that I am hearing from
everyone.
Although I didn't get to see much of your performance as I was directing
most of the what was going on in the ballroom
however the feedback for you was outstanding and really added a touch of
class to the event.
I hope you enjoyed yourself and was fed well upstairs and will definitely
work again on one of my next project.
The pictures from the evening are now available to view, download and
purchase from the website www.kapturedmoments.co.uk
Kind Regards
Steve
From: Alison Saunders
Date: 30/08/08
Event: 25th Wedding Anniversary
Venue: Private Address, West Sussex
Hi Gary
Just wanted to thank you, Gabriel and Laura so much for all your hard work on Saturday. Our guests were very complimentary about the band and we felt it added a great atmosphere to the evening. Thank you for going the extra mile and playing the two requests - it did indeed bring a smile to many faces!
By the way, I apologise that our caterer omitted to provide the salad that I had prepared to go with your meal - I found it in the fridge after the event!
Kind regards,
Alison
[further to the above:]
Clare,
The event was a complete success, thanks not only to the one day of
summer we seemed to have had (!) but also in large part to Gary, Laura
and Gabriel. They created a wonderful atmosphere which was just the
thing we were looking for.
Gary and the band arrived well before time and were helpful, pleasant
folks it was a joy to work with. They brought all they needed and were
very satisfied with the facilities we provided. The standard and quality
of their sets was excellent, with a wide and varied repertoire and
complimentary comments were received all evening. I would have no
hesitation in recommending them, or indeed in using them again in the
future.
Many thanks for your help.
Martin
From: Helen
Date: 02/08/08
Event: Wedding Breakfast
Venue: Sprowston Manor Hotel, Norwich
Dear Gary
I just wanted to say thank you so much for playing during our wedding breakfast it really added that extra something and I really enjoyed it. Sorry I didn't get a chance to thank you on the day.
Kind regards
Helen and Ben
From: Jenny
Date: 30/07/08
Event: Wedding Ceremony, Reception and Breakfast
Venue: Silchester House, Hampshire
Comments: Hi Nick
Thanks for your email. We had a fantastic day and Gary the pianist was brilliant and played beautifully during the service, reception and wedding breakfast. He was very helpful in selecting the music which would convert well for the piano as well. The band were excellent and we had a lot of fun dancing around to their great play list. The band made the evening for us. Both Gary and the Band were very professional and we could not have been more delighted with both of them.
If you could pass on our thanks again that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks also for your help. If you need any further feedback please let me know.
[further to the above:]
Comments: Hi Nick,
I just wanted to add a couple of recommendations for the bands at our wedding...
Gary Preston (5 stars)
A brilliant pianist. Gary's performance during our wedding and the wedding breakfast was absolutely perfect. Very friendly and accommodating, he took requests and really added to the atmosphere. Highly recommended.
The Modern Fix (5 stars)
Absolutely fantastic band. High in energy, really excellent performance and consummate professionals - they absolutely made the evening for us.
Thanks!!
Cheers,
Jenny Dixon
From: Lesley
Date: 27/07/08
Event: 70th Birthday Party
Venue: Private address, Hertfordshire
Comments: Dear Paul
Just wanted to let you know that both The Sophie Garner Band and Gary Preston were fantastic yesterday. Both acts were extremely professional and a joy to have - we had a fantastic afternoon. Many thanks for helping us organise it.
Lesley Paton
From: Eithne Stevens
Date: 19/07/08
Event: Wedding Ceremony, Reception and Breakfast
Venue: Pelham House, East Sussex
Comments: Hi Rebecca,
Thanks for your email!
I would like to say thank you so much for organising Gary Preston to play the piano at our wedding on 19th July. The music was brilliant and all our guests commented on how nice it was to have such a good pianist play during the wedding breakfast, it really set a nice atmosphere. Gary was very professional in the run up to the wedding as well as on the day making sure that everything was to my liking and everyone had a tear in their eye when he played Imagine by the Beatles as we exited the ceremony room!
Once again, many thanks and pls feel free to use my feedback for your website.
Kind regards,
Eithne
From: Vikki
Date: 28/06/08
Event: Private party
Venue: Private address, Liverpool
Comments: HI Seth,
Gary was brilliant. His music was perfect for the event. He arrived early, in plenty of time to set up and go for a walk to admire the scenery. He was very friendly and his music was just right. My guests commented on him and a few took his business card too. I would recommend him to anyone especially if you were having a small event like mine in my home and garden.
Also your company were organised and professional too so nothing to add there either!
Many thanks
Vikki
From: Isabel
Date: 31/05/08
Event: Wedding
Venue: Slaugham House, West Sussex
Comments: Hi Seth
Thanks for your email. Gary Preston was fabulous - a good communicator before the event and an excellent piano player during the event. I don't have a single negative thing to say about the whole experience from booking him via the Alive Network and yourself, to his actual performance on the day.
Thank you very much, Gary really made the day special.
Kind regards
Isabel
From: Anna and David Raab
Date: 17/05/08
Event: Wedding Reception and Breakfast
Venue: Cranford Hall, Northampton
Gary,
Just a little not to say a HUGE thank you fot you part in making our wedding day so very special. So many people have commented on how fantastic it was to have you playing before and during our meal – not to mention your lead role in the best man’s speech! We will never be able to hear ‘Could it be Magic’ again without smiling!
We had the most wonderful day – thank you for helping to make it a day to remember and treasure.
With kind regards,
Anna and David Raab.
From: Rachel Wilbourn
Date: 31/03/08
Event: Retirement party
Venue: Trinity Park, Ipswich
Hi Gary
Sorry, meant to drop you a line earlier but this week has just flown by!
Just to say thanks very much for coming along and providing the entertainment at the Retirement Drinks on Monday, the music was perfect for the occasion.
Kind regards,
Rachel