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The Preserve at Chocorua Wedding – July 29, 2017, Tamworth, NH Hi Justin, What a wonderful wedding Renee and Peter had. The band was superb. Dancing was a top theme for this wedding and Radiance certainly delivered. They were very accommodating to Renee and Peters’ requests. The song they danced their first dance to - Queen Bee - by Taja Mahal was played superbly even though they only had a couple of weeks to prepare. It was outstanding in every way. We had to add time onto the event because I knew no-one was ready to leave the dance floor. Thanks for all of your help in making Renee and Peters' wedding such a memorable event for everyone. Please pass this on to Radiance. With much gratitude, Lou Coiro ...from The Bride: Radiance kept us dancing and grooving all night long! They were fantastic at reading the crowd. They are incredible musicians… very very talented. We had the time of our lives because of them!! Renee Coiro Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding – July 22, 2017, Boston, MA Performance Review: 1) Quality of Music: Excellent. The dance floor was filled from the moment the band started playing to the very last beat! Our guests raved about the music and the energy the band brought to the room. 2) Choice of Music: Excellent. 3) Grooming & Attire: Excellent. From the showcase where we first saw Radiance perform to the night of our wedding, the band always impressed us with their uniform look. Each member looked sharp and professional. 4) Emceeing: Excellent. Our guests were often welcomed on to the dance floor, even though most of them never left the dance floor! The Emcee was able to guide our guests from one event to the next, moving us flawlessly throughout the evening. 5) Break Schedule: Excellent. 6) Use Wilson Stevens again? Justin was always quick to respond to emails and provide answers to any questions. He often reassured me that I could never ask too many questions. Very accommodating to changes to the plan, which changed quite often. Thank you so much for working so closely with us to provide us with the most spectacular and memorable night of our lives! 7) Use artist again?: Yes. After speaking with the Sal about our first dance song, which we wanted to band to learn and also rearrange to accommodate our choreography, he and the band did a phenomenal job rearranging the music to exactly what we needed for our dance. Sal was reassuring and kind in my moments of stress. The band played only the songs I had requested on the information form and they sounded absolutely fantastic! RADIANCE IS THE BEST! Sarrah Goldstein The Langham Wedding – June 24, 2017, Boston, MA Performance Review: 1) Quality of Music: Excellent. Outstanding vocalists and a group of unbelievably talented musicians!!! The band even danced together (without being cheesy) and had excellent energy. The saxophonist performed a solo on the dance floor with our guests, as the vocalists did for another song!! The venue was prone to echoes but the sound engineer did an AMAZING job taking this into account. Zero echoes and the perfect sound level. 2) Choice of Music: Excellent. Fantastic song choices!!! Great mix of new and old songs. When we wanted to shift to Top 40 later in the night, Radiance completely accommodated our last minute change. 3) Grooming & Attire: Excellent. Classic, polished, and perfect attire for a Boston evening wedding. The band looked well coordinated but not overdone. 4) Emceeing: Excellent. Sal did an AMAZING job introducing us (our last names are difficult to pronounce) and he was extremely professional while also fun. 5) Break Schedule: Excellent. The breaks were so short and perfectly timed, they were barely noticeable. 6) Use Wilson Stevens again? Wilson Stevens was absolutely one of our best vendors in terms of communication, professionalism, and interest in making our special day amazing. 7) Use artist again?: Yes. Radiance is an extremely talented band and I can't say enough good things about them. Their performance throughout the night was flawless. Our guests raved about them and they truly made our wedding a special night!! Lauren Ingegneri Newport Vineyards Wedding – June 17, 2017, Middletown, RI Performance Review: 1) Quality of Music: Excellent. Radiance was spectacular! All of our guests were asking where we found them. 2) Choice of Music: Excellent. Great mix of today's hits, classic rock, motown, country, etc. 4) Emceeing: Excellent. 5) Break Schedule: Excellent. 6) Use Wilson Stevens again? Yes. 7) Use artist again?: Yes. When we booked Radiance I was sure they would be perfect and they were! We were so thrilled with the music and all of our guests were commenting on how great they were. Thank you! Lisa Kane The Fairmont Copley Wedding – December 17, 2016, Boston, MA Performance Review: 1) Quality of Music: Excellent. I was able to listen to them prepare for our reception prior to doors and was taken back. When the party started the entire room was blown away. Radiance made this wedding exactly what I was hoping for; a party that was alive, fun and full of class. 2) Choice of Music: Excellent. The bride and groom worked directly with the band and the play list was outstanding, crossing age lines and bringing everyone to the dance floor. 3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. Perfect for the setting. Classy, elegant and appropriate. 4) Emceeing: Excellent. Handled perfectly. 5) Break Schedule: Excellent. They never lost the mood or the room. 6) Use Wilson Stevens again? Yes. WS was pleasant, easy to work with and more then willing to meet the needs and wants of the bride. 7) Use artist again?: Yes. This band was outstanding. Both Sal and Sam could not have been more professional and personable. I knew I wanted our guests to enjoy their evening. Radiance made that happen. We started looking a year ago and found numerous bands in the Wilson Stevens group of interest. The showcase night assured us the decision to work with Wilson and the choice of Radiance was the correct the decision. While the band experienced some changes I was always made aware and provided decision making. Now that the night has come and gone, I would seek this group out just to re-experience their talented performance. Thank you for being a part of a day I will never forget. David Farinella Wequassett Resort & Golf Club Wedding – Novemver 19, 2016, Harwich, MA We were very, very happy with Radiance! This is the 3rd time that I heard them at a wedding within the past 2 years and they were outstanding once again. Thank you! Jonathan Richman The Ridge Club Wedding – October 22, 2016, Sandwich, MA Performance Review: 1) Quality of Music: Excellent. They were amazing, all of our guests can't stop talking about how great the band was. Everyone was up dancing the whole wedding! 2) Choice of Music: Excellent. 3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. 4) Emceeing: Excellent. 5) Break Schedule: Excellent. 6) Use Wilson Stevens again? Yes. 7) Use artist again?: Yes. My husband and I are so happy with Radiance! They did such a great job with our first dance (which was not on the list of their songs). They got the whole crowed up and dancing. We couldn’t have been happier with their performance :) Colleen Kent Nantasket Beach Resort Wedding – October 15, 2016, Hull, MA AMAZING! We were blown away by how great Radiance was. Everyone was dancing all night! We loved that people were up and dancing even in between dinner courses! They played all the songs we wanted, and did a wonderful job engaging the guests! The only downside was our dance floor wasn't big enough to accommodate everyone's dancing! I wish I could hire radiance every weekend! Best part of the wedding! Thank you so much! Alana Mulieri Castle Hill Wedding – September 24, 2016, Newport, RI Everyone was amazed by Radiance! You kept everyone on their feet! Thank you for making our wedding perfect! PS, I loved Sam and Cheryl:) Blair DeNatale Renaissance Waterfront Hotel Wedding – August 21, 2016, Boston, MA What can I say…Radiance was amazing, professional and talented! Thank you! Gregory Lewinter Church Landing Wedding – August 6, 2016, Meredith, NH Dear Radiance, Thank you so much for making our wedding day absolutely perfect. The music was amazing and we heard nothing but good things from our guests. It was a pleasure working with you and everyone at Wilson Stevens. Sincerely, Alyssa and Matt Cyr Pine Hills Golf Club Wedding – July 23, 2016, Plymouth, MA Radiance was great! Very professional and sounded amazing. They were also very accommodating with a last minute request to have my sister-in-law join them on stage for the last song - Whitney Houston "Dance With Somebody". I would have informed the band ahead of time that we wanted someone from the crowd to perform but it was completely unplanned and they just went with it! I can imagine that could be a bit of a shock to have someone join them on stage and be able to play with a completely random performer, but I have to say everyone sounded amazing! We can’t thank them enough for accommodating this request as it just would not have been the same without her performing at the wedding :) Tara Sym Greathorse Country Club Wedding – July 22, 2016, Hampden, MA Every email was responded to usually within the hour. Everyone at Wilson Stevens was extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to speak with. The night was amazing, Radiance was amazing. So many compliments on them and guests asking name/company to use them. Thanks so much ! Adrienne Boyer Willowbend Country Club Wedding – June 11, 2016, Mashpee, MA Performance Review: 1) Quality of Music: Excellent. Rave reviews from the guests. Radiance had the dance floor hopping all night. 2) Choice of Music: Excellent. Good range of older rock and contemporary tunes. 3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. They were well dressed. 4) Emceeing: Excellent. Nailed it! 5) Break Schedule: Excellent. 6) Use Wilson Stevens again? Yes. 7) Use artist again?: Yes. Radiance was very accommodating. We had a weather delay which put the whole schedule out of kilter and they STILL did a great job. Bill Costello The Villa at Ridder Country Club Wedding – June 4, 2016, East Bridgewater, MA Hi Jen and Justin, Frank and I just wanted to let you know how amazing Radiance was for Amanda and Josh’s wedding on Saturday June 4. They were everything you had both promised and more! Jen; you were so patient and helpful throughout the entire process and I can’t thank you enough. Justin; you also put our minds to rest regarding the new additions to the band. The band can make or break a wedding and Radiance definitely made the wedding. Sal was great as the MC, he went with the flow and was so accommodating. So many guests came up to us and said how amazing the band was and that they would love to have them for their occasions. At the brunch the next day, people were still going on about how great the band was. Amanda and Josh had such a wonderful time and danced right up until the end. We can't thank you all enough for making the wedding a huge success. Sincerely, Chris and Frank Brophy Barrows House Wedding – September 26, 2015, Dorset, VT Performance Review: 1) Quality of Music: Excellent. Killed it. We got countless comments about Radiance, the lead vocals, the horns, the song selection, and the energy. They were spectacular. 2) Choice of Music: Excellent. They totally understood the vibe we were going for. The pre-wedding calls were very helpful and Radiance came through with exactly what we wanted. 3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. They looked fresh. 4) Emceeing: Excellent. This was spot on. 5) Break Schedule: Excellent. I didn’t even notice it. 6) Use Wilson Stevens again? Yes. Wilson Stevens was a pleasure to work with. I really can’t thank you guys enough! 7) Use artist again?: Yes. Radiance was very easy to work with. Radiance provided the perfect soundtrack to an absolutely amazing reception. John Magovern Abenaqui Country Club Wedding - September 19, 2015, Rye, NH We got SO many compliments on Radiance at our wedding. They were so accommodating and kept the dance floor packed all night! Kristin Camuso Belle Mer Wedding - September 5, 2015, Newport, RI Sal was wonderful and so easy to talk to. Radiance was professional, friendly, and spot on! They rocked it all night. Laura Anthony Wianno Country Club Wedding - August 22, 2015, Osterville, MA Radiance was fabulous and Kathy Wilson was very helpful. All of our guests commented on what a great band it was. Everyone was dancing all night long. We could not have been more pleased. Thanks for making it a great evening. Ginny Parker White Cliffs Wedding - August 15, 2015, Plymouth, MA What a great night! Radiance was awesome, the two singers fantastic, all was unbelievable! The dance floor was packed until the very last second of the evening….thank you Radiance! Sheila Tenaglia Private Residence Wedding - August 1, 2015, Narragansett, RI Radiance was great and put on a spectacular, energetic and professional performance. Wilson Stevens was professional and courteous for sure. Our daughter Kara handled most of the communication with the band and she was very pleased and satisfied. It was notable that the dance floor was full the entire evening of 20 somethings and us older folks too. It also helped that we had mid 80 degree temps with a blistering full moon. Yes, we would highly recommend and use you again. Thank you very much. Larry and Diane DeMichele Hyatt Boston Harbor Wedding - July 18, 2015, Boston, MA Radiance was absolutely amazing. They had everyone dancing all night long. We HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking to have an awesome night! Not only were they a great band, but they are and kindest, most fun group of people. We had a blast with them even long after the wedding had ended! Kristina Coppola Boston College Club Wedding – July 11, 2015, Boston, MA Performance Review: 1) Quality of Music: Excellent. Perfect for our crowd--got everyone dancing all night! 2) Choice of Music: Excellent. 3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. 4) Emceeing: Excellent. 5) Break Schedule: Excellent. Barely even noticed when they took a break! 6) Use Wilson Stevens again? Yes. Very easy to reach both Wilson Stevens and the band contact, and everyone was very helpful in answering our questions. 7) Use artist again?: Yes. I apologize for my delay in returning this survey--we just got back from our honeymoon. I honestly cannot say enough good things about Wilson Stevens and Radiance! We had a fantastic time at our wedding, danced all night, and are still hearing from our guests about how much they loved the band! Thank you for making our wedding such a huge success and for being so easy to speak with and reach to ensure everything was ready-to-go. We are so happy we chose your company and Radiance in particular!! Caroline Hayes Boston Harbor Hotel Wedding - June 27, 2015, Boston, MA My wedding was June 2015 at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Radiance was my band and I am SO glad we picked them! All my guests were raving about them! They were fun, energetic, played great songs (even learned some for us) and they invited us up on stage to sing with them! They added so much to our special night! We are blessed to have had them as our band! DEFINITLEY would recommend! Wilson Stevens was great to work with as well! Rebecca Anzaha Chatham Bars Inn Wedding – June 20, 2015, Chatham, MA Performance Review: 1) Quality of Music: Excellent. All our guests commented how great the music (and band) was! 2) Choice of Music: Excellent. We asked the group to keep everyone dancing (ages 4-80)...and they did just that! 3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. Group looked great! 4) Emceeing: Excellent. Sal is the man, took care of everything...with style! 5) Break Schedule: Excellent. Breaks were unnoticed. 6) Use Wilson Stevens again? Yes. 7) Use artist again?: Yes. David I. Langer Nonantum Resort Wedding – May 16, 2015, Kennebunkport, ME Performance Review: 1) Quality of Music: Excellent. They sounded great! 2) Choice of Music: Excellent. They did a great mix between classic wedding music and top 40. 3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. They looked great! 4) Emceeing: Excellent. They did a great job announcing our wedding party, the toasts, etc. 5) Break Schedule: Excellent. No one had any complaints about the break schedule. 6) Use Wilson Stevens again? Yes. Everyone at Wilson Steven Productions was very quick in responding to any of our questions. 7) Use artist again?: Yes. Debbie Tjong was very easy to work with, and she let us know if there was any missing information regarding our event beforehand. Radiance did a phenomenal job at our wedding! All of our guests came up to us during and after the reception and raved about the band. We couldn't be happier with their selection of music and the fun atmosphere they created at our wedding! Cheri Wiggin Simsbury Inn Wedding - October 25, 2014, Simsbury, CT Radiance was amazing!!!! Everyone loved the band! Thanks for everything :) Kristen Iuliano Sakonnet Vineyard Wedding - October 4, 2014, Little Compton, RI Radiance was absolutely AMAZING. They had our dance floor full all night. Weeks later we still have people telling us they were the best wedding band they've ever seen! They played such a good variety of music to cater to all age groups and were open to taking requests from the guests. We had a gloomy/rainy wedding day and were nervous it would effect the mood of the crowd but Radiance made sure that didn't happen. Evans voice is unbelievable and Sal was a great MC. They were a pleasure to work with and we would 100% use them again--they were one of the reasons our wedding day was the best day of our lives :) Krissy Rosato Kernwood Country Club Wedding - September 20, 2014, Salem, MA Performance Review: 1) Quality of Music: Excellent. 2) Choice of Music: Excellent. 3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. 4) Emceeing: Excellent. 5) Break Schedule: Excellent. 6) Use Wilson Stevens again?: Yes. They were wonderful to deal with and extremely accommodating. 7) Use artist again?: Yes. I was so impressed with their professionalism and talent.. They know what they are doing and how to work a party.. Radiance totally made our party! They knew how to work the flow of our event.. Everyone was on the dance floor the entire night.. I would use them again in a heartbeat.. I cant thank them enough!! Tami Bane Private Residence Wedding – September 6, 2014, Rye, NH Radiance was fun, engaging, professional and made our wedding reception. Many, many compliments from guests. Great variety of songs, very happy! Sue Moynahan Regatta Place Wedding - August 9, 2014, Newport, RI Justin, I just wanted to reach out and let you know how much we loved Radiance. They really out did themselves!!!! We had such an amazing wedding and from the ceremony to the reception the just nailed it. Please let them know that we reached out and that we were extremely happy with everything they did for our special day. Thanks again, Adam and Christie Stowe Mountain Resort Wedding - June 28, 2014, Stowe, VT Performance Review: 1) Quality of Music: Excellent. Radiance fed off our energy and it showed in the set list they played. 2) Choice of Music: Excellent. Every song fit the crowd. 3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. They all looked great. 4) Emceeing: Excellent. Sal was the best. He did a great job. Everything just felt very seamless. 5) Break Schedule: Excellent. 2 very short breaks and everyone was back on the dance floor. 6) Use Wilson Stevens again?: Yes. It was the easiest part of our wedding experience. 7) Use artist again?: Yes. Sal was amazing and killed it as the MC. The band was the best we ever heard. Everyone at our wedding said Radiance was the best band they have ever heard. Some referred to the reception as a "concert." It was unbelievable that they allowed Caitlin and I (Chris) to sing a song on stage for Cait's love of karaoke. One of my friends fathers told the band he was booking them for his daughters wedding.....his daughter isn't even engaged yet. A+, 2 thumbs up. We could not have been happier with Radiance Caitlin Gleason Marriott Long Wharf Wedding - June 21, 2014, Boston, MA You just can't get any better than Radiance! They were so diverse and all so good! David McLaughlin Marriott Hotel Wedding - June 13, 2014, Peabody, MA Radiance was simply excellent!!! We had numerous guests asking us who was the band with rave reviews! Liza Indiciani Gordon Brown House Wedding - June 7, 2014, Morris, CT Performance Review: 1) Quality of Music: Excellent. A really nice mixture of the instruments that "add to" and "complete" a song, especially the way many know it from the radio or concerts. 2) Choice of Music: Excellent. A terrific variety of music. They "read" the audience perfectly. We had many, many dancers including me, the MOB, who danced every selection except one! 3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. Everyone looked terrific! LOVED the green dress! 4) Emceeing: Excellent. 5) Break Schedule: Excellent. Well timed breaks, and sets were long which the music lovers and dancers appreciated! 6) Use Wilson Stevens again?: Yes. Justin and Cheryl TERRIFIC! Extremely attentive, personable and HELPFUL :) 7) Use artist again?: Yes. As we neared the date, both the bride and groom had helpful and engaging conversations with Sal. He, too is quite personable and seems to very much like what he does. At the reception, he was a terrific emcee/music host. Thank you Sal! I can't thank all of you enough. From the first moment I contacted Wilson Stevens and Justin answered the phone, I felt taken care of. He was friendly and personable and extremely helpful. He also importantly reassured me that the band I was inquiring about, and hoping to book for my only daughter's wedding, was in fact available and that I would be very happy with my choice. A huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. All communications during the planning process were easy. And as we neared the big day, it appeared that the timing of our ceremony and photographs was going to push back the start of the fun stuff: dancing! With only about ten days to go, the group agreed to stay 45 minutes longer and we arranged a new contract. Very, very appreciated. Please thank them again for us! Most sincerely, Tina Dugdale State Room Wedding - March 1, 2014, Boston, MA We had our wedding on March 15 and Radiance was playing with their newest addition, Jay, as a lead vocalist. They. Were. Awesome. They were fun, exciting, extremely entertaining, and everyone loved them. Leading up to the wedding, they responded quickly to emails, always were there to help, and was one of the highlights of planning our wedding. I would 100% recommend them. They're well worth the money! Brett Butz Private Residence Event - December 19, 2013, Taunton, MA Radiance made our Christmas party the best its ever been in the 20 years we have been having them! Brian McNamara 4 Productions Glen Magna Farms Wedding - October 25, 2013, Danvers, MA Fran and I just wanted to thank you guys, the band was awesome. It set the tone for the whole night. Everyone is still talking about the band. You guys appeased every demographic in the audience, which was our biggest concern. All age groups were dancing, and Sal's italian was maybe the best part of the whole night. Thanks for helping make out night so perfect, let us know where we can leave positive feedback and reviews! Mike Mitchell New England Aquarium Wedding - October 5, 2013, Boston, MA We hired Radiance for our Wedding reception at the New England Aquarium and they were absolutely amazing! Since they had so many different instruments in the band they were able to cover great songs that the whole audience enjoyed. They had the crowd dancing the entire night which is exactly what we wanted. Having Radiance was one of the best decisions we made. Do not hesitate to hire them!! Leigh Anne Bell (posted to Weddingwire.com) Chatham Bars Inn Wedding - September 7, 2013 , Chatham, MA Performance Review: 1) Quality of Music: Excellent. They nailed all of the songs!!! 2) Choice of Music: Excellent. LOVED! 3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. 4) Emceeing: Excellent. The emcee was incredible! The reception was definitely a party. 5) Break Schedule: Excellent. I didn't even notice breaks, so that means it was excellent timing! 6) Use Wilson Stevens again?: Yes. Tim Wilson was amazing. Very responsive, and very easy to work with. 7) Use artist again?: Yes. Sal was also incredible to work with and very responsive. I had no worries when I was dealing with him. Jessica James Taj Hotel Wedding - July 7, 2013, Boston, MA Performance Review: 1) Quality of Music: Excellent. 2) Choice of Music: Excellent. 3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. 4) Emceeing: Excellent. 5) Break Schedule: Excellent. 6) Use Wilson Stevens again?: Yes. I always got a quick response and they were very helpful. I was not familiar with some things and they provided useful opinions. 7) Use artist again?: Yes. Sal is extremely helpful and professional. Leading up to my wedding I felt very confident with the entertainment. Thank you for everything. It was a pleasure working with all of you. You made our wedding unforgettable! Sharon and Tom Jonathan Edwards Winery Wedding - June 8, 2013, North Stonington, CT Hi Sal, Colin and I just wanted to write you a quick note thanking you and the Radiance band for everything on Saturday. It was the best night, and you and the band were AMAZING! From playing the introduction songs we wanted even though they weren't on your set list to surprising me with working with my dad on the song, it was an unforgettable night. Our goal for making sure people danced the night away and had the best time was totally achieved and we are sad it is over! Please pass our thanks and appreciation to the rest of the band. Thank you again - we loved every moment of our night! Lara and Colin Mount Washington Hotel Wedding - December 8, 2012, Bretton Woods, NH Performance Review: 1) Quality of Music: Excellent. Radiance was amazing at our wedding!! From the minute after the toast was given, they had the dance floor full and everyone had such a great time. 2) Choice of Music: Excellent. 3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. 4) Emceeing: Excellent. Awesome - we had some difficult names to pronouce and Sal did a flawless job. 5) Break Schedule: Excellent. 6) Use Wilson Stevens again?: Yes. 7) Use artist again?: Yes. Sal was very easy to work with and very responsive to all of our requests and questions. Radiance was amazing! We could not have asked for anything more for our wedding. Our guests were on the dance floor the entire night and everyone had a blast! We had multiple guests come up to us during and after the wedding to tell us how great they though the band was! Thanks so much to Sal and the rest of the Radiance band for making our wedding unforgettable!! Cara D'Addario Wequassett Resort Wedding - December 1, 2012 - , Chatham, MA If you want your guests to wake up with sore feet because they were dancing so much, Radiance is your band. In all seriousness, we had the best time with them, and I cannot tell you how many times our wedding guests told us how great they were at Sunday morning brunch the following day. True performers. We worked specifically with Sal Difusco leading up to the big day, and he was excellent and responsive. We didn't have much of our music (first dance, father/daughter, last dance) decided until about a week before the wedding, which I'm sure was not ideal for them...especially when we asked them to learn 2 new songs for us! But Sal was patient and ultimately able to make it all happen. Sal also personally learned a song to play during our ceremony (he and a separate flutist played our ceremony music), which was amazing and beautiful. It brought tears to my eyes when I heard it as I walked down the aisle. We had heard Radiance before at a friend's wedding about a year prior, so knew we wouldn't be disappointed. But they still far exceeded our expectations. Beyond the few "must have" songs, we really let them lead the charge with music, which worked out well. They seriously had people on the dance floor from start to finish, the only exception being the dinner course. For about 20 minutes, Sal played guitar while guests sat, ate, and chatted amongst themselves. It was perfect background music. I would wholeheartedly recommend Radiance. They were worth every penny, in my opinion. Nothing worse than a band who can't get the crowd to its feet - and Radiance will not disappoint, I promise! Lauren Sprengel Midgis Lodge Wedding - October 13, 2012, South Casco, ME Radiance did such a great job at our wedding. Everyone loved them. They read the crowd very well and everyone was dancing the whole night. They did an outstanding job and made our wedding night such a blast! Thanks! Astri Baillie State Room Wedding - September 1, 2012, Boston, MA It was a total blast. All the guest said how wonderful the band was. Thank you for helping to make our daughters wedding the best day of her life. Candy and Ken Frankel ...from the bride and groom Hi Sal, Bob and I are heading out on our honeymoon tonight, but when I get back I’d love to do a fabulous review of you guys. You guys were amazing and we got so many compliments on how fun and great the band was. Unfortunately most of our friends have already gotten married, but some of them said they wish they could have done a band and gotten you guys. Mindy Granite Links Golf Club Wedding - June 2, 2012, Quincy, MA Radiance was amazing. Every person in the band is so full of energy and fun. We have had at least 20 guests so far comment on how amazing the band was. Best band they have ever heard. I would use them again in a heartbeat. Absolutely made the wedding a fantastic party. People were on the dance floor from start to finish. The band members were so accommodating and easy to work with. Made our wedding day! Kristen DiCalogero Liberty Hotel Wedding - April 28, 2012, Boston, MA Hi Sal, Aaron and I wanted to send a note to thank you and the rest of Radiance for the awesome job you did at our wedding last Saturday. The band truly made the night and we received endless complements from our guests. Radiance had so much energy and got everyone up on the dance floor from the very beginning. Thank you for making our night amazing!! We will recommend you to everyone! Thanks again, Aaron & Jenn Colonade Hotel Wedding - December 12, 2011, Boston, MA We could not have been happier with Radiance, best Boston wedding band ever!!! We will definitely hire them again, one more daughter to get married! Karen Migliori Milton CAT Event October 29, 2011, Milton, MA We are extremely happy that we chose the Radiance band. I have already recommended them to a couple people who were at the event. Sal was wonderful to work with! Sheba Pai Langham Hotel Wedding - October 1, 2011, Boston, MA We absolutely loved Radiance!! They have great energy and are such talented musicians. Their renditions of our special dance songs were amazing. And from feedback we've gotten from guests, everyone was extremely impressed with how great they were. Thanks so much everyone at Wilson Stevens and Radiance for making our Boston wedding an even more memorable celebration! LeeAnne Pointer Nonquitt Casino Wedding - September 17, 2011, South Dartmouth, MA Wilson Stevens was easy and extremely accommodating, and Sal from Radiance was very professional. Radiance blew the doors off our wedding reception! I would highly recommend the band to anyone planning an event. Dan Finkle Nantucket Yacht Club Wedding - September 3, 2011, Nantucket, MA The Radiance band was extremely helpful and willing to go above and beyond to meet our needs. Everyone I worked with was wonderful and so kind. They were all willing to go (and did) the extra mile which is so important. Thank you for everything! Kimberly The Nantucket Yacht Club Popponesset Inn Wedding - August 27, 2011, New Seabury, MA Radiance was stellar. Sal was amazing to work with. People are still speaking about it and commenting about it on Facebook. Amazing! Cranwell Resort Wedding - August 6, 2011, Lenox, MA Radiance was amazing and made our party upbeat and incredible overall. Our friends kept raving about how great the band was, and were dancing all night long. We will recommend them in the future! Thanks for your help and to the band members for making our night so much fun. Jenna Bernstein Heritage Museums & Gardens Wedding - July 30, 2011, Sandwich, MA Hi Sal, I just wanted to thank you and Radiance for all of your hard work and fantastic music that made Joan and Randy's wedding reception top notch. You guys were AMAZING! I had a lot of requests for your band's name and I know Casual Gourmet plans to keep you in mind for future recommendations as well. I do hope we have a chance to work together again soon. Enjoy the rest of your summer! All the best, Mindy Home Social Events Manager Altieri Events Fairmont Copley Plaza Wedding - July 16, 2011, Boston, MA Sal, please pass along our sincerest THANK YOU to the entire Radiance band. We could not have asked for more. You guys flat out crushed it! We have had several people tell us it was the best band they have ever seen! My cousin jokingly asked "how the hell did you get the black eyed peas to perform at your wedding?" Thank you for making the night so special and fun. We hope to have many wonderful events to celebrate in the future and to have you and the gang be a part of all of them! We will sing your praises to anyone who asks ( and probably some that don't )! Adam B. Franklin Plaza Wedding - June 11, 2011, Troy, NY Sal, I wanted to thank you and your band for the entertainment you provided at Lauren & Rob's wedding this past Saturday. I think everyone had a wonderful time and your band was the reason! You kept them up there dancing like crazy the whole night! Thank you so much Sal. I know if we have another wedding of my other kids, you'll be the first call I make to reserve your band. Many thanks for making the wedding so special. Nancy S. Ocean Cliff Resort Wedding - May 29, 2011, Newport, RI It was a pleasure to work with Wilson Stevens Productions and Radiance. All our emails and phone calls were quickly returned and answered. Radiance was incredible! Our guests never stopped dancing!! James Malm Marriott Copley Wedding - December 31, 2010, Boston, MA Performance Review: 1) Quality of Music: Excellent. 2) Choice of Music: Excellent. They learned 2 songs for us and gave great recommendations for the night. 3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. Everyone looked SHARP! 4) Emceeing: Excellent. 5) Break Schedule: Excellent. I can't believe Im just getting around to posting this now... Radiance ROCKED!! Everyone from my 9 yr old niece to my 85 yr old grandfather were on the dance floor till 1am even my husband who wasn't "thrilled" about hiring a band at first said on our honeymoon " Can we have an anniversary party next yr just so we can have Radiance perform? ". Thanks to the Radiance band for learning our 1st dance song which was performed better than the orginal artist and for bringing so much energy to our wedding. BEST BAND EVER!!! Stephanie Durso Hyatt Harborside Wedding - November 6, 2010, Boston, MA Performance Review: 1) Quality of Music: Excellent. Sal DiFusco was a great contact for Radiance. He was friendly and reached out to me to clarify pronunciations of our bridal party's names and on what music we liked and didn't like. 2) Choice of Music: Excellent. Seriously, the band was the BEST. Everyone is still talking about the band and how much fun they had. Friends who aren't yet engaged took their information for their own weddings. The musicians were extremely talented, engaging and fun. Radiance played the perfect mix of music we were looking for. I wouldn't have changed a thing. They learned our first dance song and did a phenomenal job. 3) Grooming and Attire: Excellent. Everyone looked great and I appreciated that they weren't in matching uniform. Very classy. 4) Emceeing: Excellent. 5) Break Schedule: Excellent. I think the band may have even skipped their second break, which hopefully means they were having as much fun as we were. Everything was perfect. Radiance was absolutely fantastic. The band was dynamic, energetic, and talented. I really didn't want the night to end, but the way they performed our "last dance" was incredible. I don't like being the center of attention, but standing on the stage and seeing all of our friends and family cheering was incredible. I loved how the band had our guests circle the dance floor for our last dance. I cannot say enough about how great the band was. We are definitely looking for our next excuse to book Radiance. My husband and sister both work in the hospitality industry in Boston and will be sure to pass along our praise to anyone holding an event. Jillian Sherlock Popponessett InnSeptember 4, 2010 - , Mashpee, MA RADIANCE was wonderful. Everyone loved them and said they were the best band they ever heard at a wedding. Most people skipped the soup and salad course to dance to this band. The dance floor was always full. We loved them. They made the wedding. Janet O’Connor Cruiseport Weding - August 14 , 2010, Gloucester, MA Radiance was everything Tim claimed and more. RADIANCE made the wedding amazing. Put out of mind any pre-conceived notions of "wedding band." Radiance is simply a great band. I knew they would be good, but they were so fantastic, I cannot imagine hiring a better band for a wedding. They sound amazing together, a perfect blend, and knocked the socks off our guests. Everyone stayed, everyone danced, and it made for the most fun night imaginable. Radiance exceeded our expectations. They learned songs for us, two of which were country, and they were not only great but put their own spin on them so it didn't sound like a cover by a band who doesn't normally sing country. Have you been to a wedding where the band plays Rascal Flatts, Gladys Knight, Katy Perry, Earth Wind and Fire, Journey, Springsteen, Keith Urban, Outkast, Justin Timberlake, Marvin Gaye and New Kids on the Block and every song is fantastic??? Radiance is First Class and made our wedding truly special. Boston Waterfront Hotel Wedding - July 31, 2010, Boston, MA I was beyond impressed with Radiance. I knew they were a great band based on their press package, but they far exceeded my expectations. I received compliments all night long about the band, and they should all be passed on to Radiance. I will be recommending them to everyone I know who is getting married in the area, or just looking for an excellent group of musicians! J. Toomey Colonade Hotel July 17, 2010, Boston, MA Radiance was just great. The guests danced most of the night which was what we wanted. Many people asked us where we found such a great band. Some people had to dance on the rug because the dance floor was so packed! We had such a great time and the band was great. The band can make or break the wedding. And they rocked! Thank you! K. Purcell Seaport Hotel Wedding - July 10, 2010, Boston, MA Kathy, You have been wonderful & so easy to work with. I have been telling everyone to use Wilson Stevens!! And Sal was terrific!! So easy so much fun.. Put bride in touch with sound company to iron out cermony requirements. As you can tell we are more than satisfied. I could go on forever saying great things. Best, Carol Chatham Bars Inn Wedding - June 26, 2010, Chatham, MA Sal and the Radiance band were AMAZING. Our guests had a phenomenal time, happy to serve as a reference any time!! Tricia Glynn Astors Beechwood Mansion Wedding - June 5, 2010, Newport, RI Tim Wilson was great to work with. He was very responsive to all my questions and made the booking process very easy - thanks! Radiance rocked. Plus we very much appreciated you learning our first dance song "Here Comes the Sun"...you played it absolutely perfectly and just as we hoped. Nicole Mirenna Belle Mer Wedding - May 29, 2010, Newport, RI I wish that I could have Radiance come to my house every weekend and play. They were that good. All of our frieds said it was the best wedding band ever. We had so much fun. All of the vocalists are incredibly talented, every single song was absolutely perfect!! I cannot recommend them highly enough. Nina Ramos Boston Public Library Wedding - May 22, 2010, Boston, MA Hi Tim, Can’t thank you enough for referring Radiance to me for my Bride’s wedding on Saturday at the Boston Public Library … they were sensational … great energy, great voices, GREAT attitudes and really gave the crowd a lot to enjoy! I found myself finding it hard to stop watching them! Sal … you are a real joy to work with, and it would be my pleasure to have you at every one of my weddings!!! I wish I could! Thank you both so very much. Warmly, Paula Marrero Marrero Weddings and Events Making Memories, One Wedding at a Time www.marreroevents.com Ph: (978) 304.0773 |
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5000fadenonetransparentrepeatfalseMarcus- Lead Vocals
The son of Grammy Award Winning R&B Artist, “Tavares”, Marcus has had the itch for music, performance, and dance since the age 7. Starting in a band with his brothers where they studied the moves of Usher & Michael Jackson, Marcus honed his showmanship and vocal talent to become a member of the national R&B group, Definitely Smooth. Marcus has had the opportunity to work with music giants such as The Temptations, The Spinners, KC & The Sunshine Band, Monica, and the legendary, Ray Charles. Taking time to focus on his solo career by writing and performing in his own band, Marcus also volunteers at the New Bedford’s House of Music to mentor young musicians. Carving his mark in New England’s music scene, Marcus is a triple threat not to be missed.
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Marcus - Lead Vocals
5000fadenonetransparentrepeatfalseJackie- Lead Vocals
Jackie is an award-winning vocalist who hails from San Diego, CA. She is currently attending Berklee College of Music as a proud recipient of the prestigious Lollapalooza Scholarship. Be it R&B, Pop, Jazz or classic hits, Jackie’s soulful voice and unique interpretive style is sure to impress and entertain.
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Jackie - Lead Vocals
5000fadenonetransparentrepeatfalseBrandon- Lead Vocals
Brandon is a gifted and highly accomplished vocalist, songwriter and musician from Ashburn, VA. Excelling in his studies at Berklee College of Music, he has become an integral part of a youthful and vibrant musical community in the Northeast. Brandon’s soulful voice and exceptional musicality is only equaled by his showmanship and charisma.
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Brandon - Lead Vocals
5000fadenonetransparentrepeatfalseJoaquin- Drums
Joaquin, drummer-percussionist, hails from the whaling town of New Bedford, MA. He has studied with the best, including his father Jackie Santos Sr; formerly the MD and drummer of the R&B group Tavares, and full Professor at Berklee College of Music. Joaquin also studied extensively with John Blackwell (known best as the drummer of Prince). Joaquin has starred in a music videos, toured throughout the US and was involved in several Major Label National Artists at a young age. He’s also played with the likes of Jeff Lockheart (Master Guitar player and MD of Brian McKnight), Armstead Christian (Berklee College of Music Professor, Vocal Coach, and Recording Artist), and Frank Wilkons (Master Pianist and Composer).
5000fadenonetransparentrepeatfalseEric- Keyboards
Eric grew up in a musical family from Little Rock, Arkansas. Eric’s primary instrument is piano but he also is adept on guitar, bass and several horns. Eric began his studies at Hampton University in Virginia for 2 year and is now studying at Berklee College of Music for Contemporary Music and Production. Eric loves all the genres including Jazz, Classical, Gospel, Soul, R&B, Hip Hop, Rock, and Pop. He has a passion for playing, teaching, and expressing music all of those around him.
5000fadenonetransparentrepeatfalseDuk- Bass Guitar
Duk (pronounced Duke) is a gifted bassist and composer with a wide range of musical interests. His heartfelt, honest, and musically insightful performances have touched audiences both small and large in a wide collection of venues. Though a versatile Bassist, Dukrae has mainly focused on funk & R&B styles.
5000fadenonetransparentrepeatfalseSal- Lead Guitar/
Vocals/ Band Leader
Sal has had an extensive 35 year experience in writing, recording and performing with many world class artists including Grammy Award winning artist “Speech” from Arrested Development, Grammy Nominee Susan Tedeski, Terry Lynn Carrington, Peter Erskine and Gary Burton. Sal has toured the world performing original music in the categories of jazz, rock, funk and fusion, with favorable reviews by top national entertainment magazines. Sal has recorded three solo records and has performed his original music in countries including Russia, France, Hungary, Italy, Taiwan and Albania and has performed in 22 states in the U.S in cities that include Boston, New York, Atlanta and Los Angeles. Sal’s latest releases include a number of Instructional DVD’s for guitar. Sal makes his home in Boston and is currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Berklee College of Music.
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Patrick- Saxophones
Paul- Trumpet
Dorsey- Trombone