"Das Shades of Blue Orchester ist großartig." -- The Washington Post On-line

"Ein eleganter Abend mit fantastischem Essen und Tanzgelegenheit unter dem vom Mond erhellten, orientalischem Zelt hat die großartige Eröffnung geprägt … Das Shades of Blue Orchester hat das Publikum zur Begeisterung gebracht…" -- The Baltimore Sun

"Im Namen unserer Hilfstruppe möchte ich mich bei Ihnen und dem Shades of Blue Orchester für einen außergewöhnlichen Auftritt bei unserer Gala im November bedanken.  Wir haben nichts außer Lobhuldigungen für diesen Abend erhalten – aber besonders für die Musik!! Viele Gäste haben uns wieder und wieder gebeten die Shades of Blue nochmals zu engagieren. Vielen Dank noch einmal für diesen erinnerungswürdigen Tag. Frohe Feiertage!" -- L.A., Camp Hill, PA

"Thank you for playing at our wedding - you did a fabulous job!  Our guests have been raving about the music you provided.  Several people asked about contact information which we provided with glowing recommendations about your professional and efficient operations.  Please keep us on your mailing list - we would love to come see you perform again." -- J.&D.C., Frederick, MD

"To the Members of Shades of Blue, Thank you so much for the wonderful music you have provided for our wedding.  We knew you were "our band" the moment we heard you at Boordy.  It has been a pleasure working with you - Gary has been wonderful to work with and so helpful in planning our day.  Thank you again for doing such a terrific job." -- K.&B.C., Forest Hill, MD

"We were enormously pleased with the music at [the] wedding and have received many compliments.  Thanks so much.   [The bride and groom] have been to a number of receptions since and they have compared music groups to yours.  Nothing comes close to Shades of Blue.  We will surely pass your name and number around with high praises." -- C.T., Potomac, MD

"The evening was absolutely wonderful and the guests just loved the music.  My parents were so surprised.   The evening would not have been complete without Shades Of Blue.  I have some great pictures of the band that I'll send to you." -- W.C.A., Monkton, MD

"I just wanted to formally thank you and the orchestra for doing such a fantastic job at the Engineer's Club reception.  I've lost count of how many people have mentioned to us that the music really made the party outstanding.  Thank you again for being an important part of a very special day." -- R.M., Towson, MD

"The music was wonderful!   Thanks again for making this a memorable evening for family and guests." -- M.E.G., Lutherville, MD

"Thank you so much for being a good sport about all the detail... You truly gave me goose bumps from head to toe as my Maid of Honor and I hid in the bushes at The Evergreen House listening to Shades of Blue at some strangers' wedding reception." -- C.H.W., Glyndon, MD

"Your music was so beautifully perfect at our reception that it was the highlight of the affair.  Every guest we spoke with loved Shades of Blue including our young nieces and nephews ranging from 11-15 years.   Personally, I hardly left the room for fear of missing even one song.   Consequently, I got very little to eat.  It was a day of sentimentality which was further enhanced by the beauty of your playing.  We were extremely pleased with our choices especially the ones for the special dances.  I wish I could thank each of your individual members by name, but not having met them, I hope you will convey our feelings to all of them.  Thank you for making our day so memorable with your excellent music." -- A.O.S. -- Butler, MD

"I wanted to personally thank you for celebating the opening... with us.  The Shades of Blue Orchestra was a fabulous part of the Gala evening, which when added with so many other generous efforts, allowed us to welcome in the grandest style more than 9,000 visitors over the... weekend." -- R.P.B. -- Baltimore, MD

"Thank you for making our evening so complete.  Everything was wonderful." -- C.S.O., Ruxton, MD

"Just wanted to tell you that it was I who recommended you to [the contact] who put the... opening together.  Speaking to her today - everyone RAVED about you and she called to thank me for the recommendation.   See you again!" -- A.H., Timonium, MD

"You and yours were fabulous!   My director wanted to dance more - more - more!  We've set [the date for next year], but we don't know what we're doing yet, but I hope we'll do it with Shades of Blue!   You're great.  Thanks." -- C.B., Baltimore, MD

"Thank you so much for a job well done." -- Mr. & Mrs. E -- Baltimore, MD