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!
Jonathan Edwards Winery Wedding - August 20, 2011, North Stonington, CT
Hi Tim,
I know I already responded to the Wilson Stevens questionnaire, but I wanted to write to you and let you know how grateful I am that you "went the extra mile" at great expense to get Tezz Yancey to perform with Radiance in Danny McClain's absence while he attended his cousin's funeral. I recognize that by contract, you could have used a local singer and saved yourself a lot of money. This just demonstrates why Wilson-Stevens Productions is the absolute best in the business and wants to make sure its clients are happy with their bands. I personally thanked Tezz Saturday night, and as you promised me, he is quite a performer. His rendition of the Rick James song, "Give It To Me Baby" was epic as he not only sang, but danced in the middle of the dance floor, which by the way, was full of people the entire night. The versatility in the newer members of the band, that you sold me on, was very apparent as they all took up the slack on the songs that Tezz didn't sing. All of the guests loved the band. I was also very impressed with the way Sal emceed the evening. He was an absolute pleasure to work with and was willing to do anything to make us happy.
You can count on me in the future to recommend Wilson-Stevens and Radiance to anyone looking for a band. Much thanks again!
Best regards,
Rich
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 and concentrate on this (very difficult) client!!!
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
Renaissance Waterfront Wedding - November 7, 2009, Boston, MA
Radiance was great! Many of our guests commented on how talented and enthusiastic our band was. We were very happy with the bands selections of songs and their music overall. They definitely got everyone up and dancing the entire night. Our only concern was that the dance floor was too small to accommodate everyone dancing!!
Sharon Rosemark
Alden Castl Wedding - October 17, 2009, Brookline, MA
Now that the dust has settled and everyone is back to normal, I needed to take a moment to thank you for an outstanding job at Ali & Scott’s wedding. Radiance did not disappoint! The dance floor was packed the entire night and we have had raves from everyone from ages 26 to 70. Several people (who know about such things) even asked if I brought you in from New York. You guys blew the roof off The Veronique from start to finish...every one was on the dance floor to the bitter end. And the highlight was the addition of that second trumpet player. What a find! He was spectacular!!
Again our thanks, and we will all recommend you highly to anyone who asks (actually, I think Ali already got you a gig or two). All the best,
Don & Nancy
Ali & Scott
Private Residence Wedding - October 10, 2009, Nantucket, MA
The Radiance band was so fabulous. Everyone danced all night and were surprised when the night ended, they wanted the music to keep going.
Karen True
Belle Mer, Wedding - August 22, 2009, Newport, RI
Hi Sal!
I just wanted to thank you SO SO much for playing at our wedding a couple of weekends ago. I cannot even begin to explain how AWESOME the band was...I literally can not get over it, and all of our family and friends won't stop talking about how good you sounded, the amazing energy you created and how they were just astounded by your talent. I just heard our "first dance" song (Al Green, Lets Stay Together) on the radio and it immediately transported me back to the wedding and listening to you play and dancing with my new husband and just feeling incredible! You really turned the wedding into the celebration of a lifetime and I will never ever forget it. Every single one of you was so professional and so extremely talented and fun! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the best night of our lives!
Take Care,
Amanda Stern
Mandarin Oriental Wedding - July 11, 2009, Boston, MA
Where did you find this band? RADIANCE has to be the very best Boston wedding band. This band is awesome!
Barbara Shaughnessy
Milton Hoosic Club Wedding - June 13, 2009, Milton, MA
As I said before, we were very picky about selecting the right New England wedding band. We looked at over 20 bands, independent bands, Wilson Stevens bands, and referral from friends. Radiance was our favorite by a mile and after we realized it we had to have them! We liked them so much that after we booked them we continued going to their showcases (about 4) just to see them. ! We are radiance groupies and my husband already said he wants to go see them again. They fulfilled and exceeded all of our expectations. We kept hearing from guests "best wedding band ever" and "best wedding I've ever been too" Thanks to Radiance and Sal :)
Kerry Shea
Oceancliff Resort Wedding - April 4, 2009, Newport, RI
Sal is so easygoing and fun, he asked all the right questions and was so accommodating, learning and playing songs for us that werent on the play-list.
I can't tell you how many guests came up to us during the wedding to say that the Radiance was the best Newport wedding band they'd ever heard. They were just amazing, so talented and so fun, and they knew exactly how to get the crowd going. Guests from both sides were on the dance floor all night long (I dont think many people actually ate their dinners!) My 5 year old niece/ flower girl was enthralled with one of the lead vocalists (Marianne) and spent hours dancing in front of the band. We didnt want the night to end!
Danielle Dwyer & Jess Kaplan
State Room Wedding - January 17, 2009, Boston, MA
Hey Sal!
I had to take a minute to write to not only thank you and the band for an INCREDIBLE night and an INCREDIBLE performance, but to share some of the praises I've heard. People cannot stop talking about you guys (silly me, I thought I stole the show with the white fur on my shoes ... ha!) Honestly, everyone Clem and I have heard from is going crazy about how great you guys were. And I'm talking people of all ages and genders, and (most impressively) snooty people from New York who never compliment anything unless it comes from Long Island. I've also been hearing a lot about a full-on split during Purple Rain that blew people away ... can't wait to see it on the video!!
Please pass along my thanks to everyone in RADIANCE (and a specific thanks to the sax player from my dad who was wowed by his solo in the Paul Simon song you learned). Clem and I would love to do anything we can to publicize how great Radiance is and/or refer other people to you, so please let us know what we can do.
Thanks again so much. We'll be doing our best to crash your next event.
ALEXIS L. CIREL
Hotel Marlowe Wedding - December 6, 2008, Boston, MA
Radiance did an excellent job at my wedding! Everyone had an excellent time and enjoyed the band very much. Overall they did a 5 star job.
Thank you so much ,
Jennifer and Robert
Charter Oaks Country Club Wedding - November 15, 2008, Hudson, MA
Radiance was a wonderful band to work with! Sal actively reached out beforehand to set the schedule for the night and the music was phenomenal. Guests of all ages were on the dance floor all night. Radiance's quality of music and ability to really entertain the crowd were amazing. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Chrissy McCarthy
Worcester Art Museum Wedding - November 1, 2008, Worcester, MA
We can't even begin to tell you how great Radiance was at our wedding. The dance floor was packed for the entire reception and everyone has said they felt like they were at a concert.
Sal was a pleasure to work with and took the lead on directing the reception appropriately. The entire band was so professional.
We were extremely impressed with the quality of every song they played including our first dance, which was new to them, but you would have never known. They sounded just like the original.
My parents (in their 70's) are still raving about them. Our guests will be talking about this party for years!
Thanks for everything! We look forward to working with you and Radiance again!
Amy and Rob
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