56DAZE

TESTIMONIALS

Alli and Doug Redinger
October 22nd, 2011

56 Daze made our wedding amazing. They knew all the right songs to play to keep the dance floor packed ALL NIGHT! They took the time to learn our first dance and our father/daughter dance to make it extra special. In addition to playing awesome music all night long - Tony was a wonderful MC. They were so organized and were one of our most responsive and easy-to-work-with vendors. I looked around during the last song of the evening and our 28' x 28' dance floor was PACKED. Everyone was out of their seat having a wonderful time. I can't thank them enough for making our wedding reception a kick ass party!

Mark and Katie Fredenburg
October 15th, 2011

"The best compliment I think I can give... 0ur dance floor was packed the entire night! Tony and his band were wonderful to work with and play great music. Thank you for making our wedding such an amazing event!"

Brandon and Brooke Barnett
September 17th, 2011

Tony and 56Daze are amazing! I just got married two weeks ago and 56Daze blew our expectations out of the water!! They kept the dance floor going throughout the whole evening. We were even supposed to have desserts passed out on the dance floor, but the servers were unable to get onto the dance floor because it was too crowded!! Tony was a dream to work with, personal, sweet and easy going (makes you feel like you are working with your best friend). Not only are they an amazing band, but they also take amazing pictures throughout the night! 56Daze rocks!!!

Bryan and Emily Moritz
September 16th, 2011

"We had 56Daze perform at our wedding in September. They were unbelievable! We read their reviews and saw a few clips from youtube so we knew we had a solid band lined up. But they blew our expectations out of the water! When guests recap the wedding with us (even 2 months later), they always bring up the band. We met with Tony before the wedding and got all the planning done in minutes. We gave him some songs we liked and others we didn’t and he made sure the set list was exactly what we wanted. Also, we had 56Daze perform the dances (1st Dance, Bride-Father, Groom-Mother) and each song was perfect. We had the wedding party come into different songs and they did a great job getting the crowd ready for our entrance. Also, we loved that they played from the second dinner ended all the way through the reception. They took one short break and had some pop songs we requested lined up to keep people on the dance floor. At the end of the night (midnight), they had all wedding guests on the dance floor chanting for one more song… they obliged and killed it with “Sweet Child of Mine.” Needless to say, it was a great way to cap off an incredible day. Do yourselves a favor and book 56Daze!! "

Mike and Megan Hautamaki
August 27th, 2011

Some couples can't wait to get married. Some are really excited for the honeymoon. We were excited for 56DAZE! After seeing them play at three other weddings we knew we had to have them at ours! They were booked three days after being engaged. The dance floor was packed the entire night and everyone had a great time. Photos from the Bobarrazi helped piece the night together for those who had too much fun :) . I wouldn't have wedding without 56DAZE. They were the best part of the whole event. BIG thank you to Tony and the band. I'm sure you'll see us again soon! Cheers, Megan and Mike Hautamaki

Will and Anna Dunham
August 20th, 2011

Tony and the rest of the band were absolutely amazing. With minimal direction from me, they provided the perfect music and atmosphere to keep all of our guests dancing for 6 HOURS. (I was impressed that everyone lasted that long, but they said every time they tried to sit down, the band would start playing another great song and they had to get up and dance! :) People haven't stopped talking about what a great time they had - our wedding definitely set the bar high for all of our friends to follow, thanks to 56DAZE!

Mike and Ellen Silhasek
August 13th, 2011

I am not exaggerating when I say 56 daze is the best wedding band I have come across. They seriously know how to start and make a party last all night! Tony is a great MC as well, and had everyone on the dance floor from dinner in only couple of minutes. We had people for weeks, and now months after our wedding still raving about our band, even heard a rumor that we got them from NYC. They played every song we requested, they were easy to set up the play list with, and they came with stage and lights that really set the tone of the party. They even learned songs for us!! I still say our wedding was an amazing time because of this band. Honestly, your search stops here, 56 Daze is what you need!

Patricia Waldheger
Mother of the Bride
Aug 6th, 2011

Just want to thank you again for helping to make Tess and Craig's wedding reception so much fun! All our guests LOVED 56DAZE and you guys were definitely all that you had promised AND MORE!!!

Doni & Sarah Bulea
July 16th, 2011

"WOW. When we were planning our wedding, we knew we wanted a live band, but 56Daze took it to another level. Our reception was over three hours, and the dance floor was filled the entire night. They rocked the crowd with our favorites from the Rolling Stones, CCR, Bob Seger, The Doors and many more! Tony was also a perfect MC for the night and flawlessly introduced our wedding party, first dances, and all the toasts. We had countless people tell us they wished 56Daze would have performed their wedding. Most importantly, 56Daze made the entire night about Sara and I, and they are a huge reason why our wedding reception will always remain the greatest and most memorable party of our life"

Chris & Kelley Neitzel
May 29th, 2011

"What can I say? You made the reception! Thank you so much for playing at our wedding reception. A big thank you to Tony for Emceeing the whole night. I was so happy people were having such a fun time on the dance floor and so many people stayed until the very end, and it was all thanks to you! Also, thank you to the Bobarazzi who got some really great shots. That is an excellent idea; in some ways your pictures were more fun to browse than the actual wedding pictures. I couls see what everone was doing while I was busy mingling the first half of the night. You guys totally deserve to be the Best of the KNOT!"

Jim & Kayla West
May 21st, 2011

"Tony, thank you for being great at what you do! I have received countless compliments on how great you all were. I realize that the reception may have gotten out of control but I think everyone had a great time. I have even been told my many of the people in attendance that it was the best time they have ever had at a wedding. I will be happy to refer you to anyone who needs a band in the near future. Thanks again for everything.
P.S. The introductions went awesome. Thanks for doing it for us."

John & Erin Crandall
March 5th, 2011

"We are back from our honeymoon and just wanted to give you a big heartfelt thank you. You guys were nothing short of amazing!!! You kept the dance floor going all night and are truly talented. I am forever grateful for everything you did to make our night so special. "

Ryan and Erin Hafner
January 15th, 2011

56 Daze is amazing!! We are so lucky I was able to have them for our wedding reception. The dance floor was packed all night long! Tony worked with my sister prior to the reception on a surprise toast that was fantastic! They were so easy to work with and so much fun!!

Brandon & Cameron Smith
October 23rd, 2010

"Tony, I wanted to send you a note of thanks for contributing in making Brandon and my wedding the most amazing day of my entire life. You and the boys of 56 Daze were beyond amazing and everyone is raving! I knew you would be great, but perfection is really the word to describe our experience. You boys exceeded expectations and I truly had "the time of my life". I wish i could re-live the evening and can't wait to see pictures and video. Thank you again for all of your hard work last night and going above and beyond to learn a few of our most favorite songs. We loved every minute! "

Cheryl's 45th Birthday Event
October 17th, 2010

"A special thanks to 56DAZE for making Cheryl’s birthday bash at the “big room” at the House of Blues a HUGE success! I don’t know how many guests came up to me, and wanted to know how I found you guys - 56DAZE kept the party jumping all night long, and no one wanted you guys to stop. Everyone could tell how polished and professional you were as a band – you guys nailed every song you played – one after the other – just high energy at every note. Mike at the HOB told me he is going to recommend you to other party organizers down the road as he was impressed with how you sounded. If anyone out there is considering you guys to play at their party – they will do themselves a huge favor by booking you guys! Thanks again 56 Daze!!"

Chris & Jessica Maxwell
August 14th, 2010

"Thank you so much for helping to make Chris' and my day everything that we hoped it would be! You guys sounded great when we went to hear you before, but on our night, you surpassed our expectations... and I have incredibly high standards (just ask Chris). Everyone had such and awesome time and absolutely LOVED you guys! You really kept the party going, which was so important to us. And thank you so much for backing Chris up on his solo. I must say that was the biggest surprise of the night and a big hit all the way around!!! All I can say is if you want to have a fantastic, fun, awesome, killer party, then BOOK THIS BAND!!! "

Colby & Alaina McVey
August 7th, 2010

"Hi Tony and the gang! Thanks so much for the awesome time this past weekend. You guys did an excellent job! Everyone had such a blast and you were so professional. It really made the night to have you guys play. Also, I loved seeing all of the photos! Thanks again for all of your hard work this past weekend. We also appreciated being able to sing some melodies...so thanks for the great time."

Ryan and Christina Limke
July 31st, 2010

"Just wanted to thank you again for playing at our reception. You guys made our special day that much better. TONS of people commented on how good the band sounded. All five of you are total pros - thanks for being a class act and making our night memorable (and sweaty!)"

Josh and Beverly Howell
July 24th, 2010

"Thanks 56 Daze for an amazing wedding reception! All of my guests have commented that 56 Daze was the best band they have ever seen at any event. Everyone was dancing all night and had an absolute blast. From when you announced our arrival to the very last dance there wasn't a bored person in the crowd. Even one of my aunts who generally complain about everything commented that it was the best entertainment she has ever seen. Josh and I can't wait until we are downstate again to come watch you guys at an open show! Thanks again!"

Nate and Kelly Yoder
June 12th, 2010

"Tony and the band were very easy to work with and accommodated all of our requests. We have had several guests tell us how much they loved the band and all of the music that was played. I would recommend anyone to use 56 Daze. We wouldn't change a thing and loved everything about the band!"

Joe and Tracey Perkins
June 5th, 2010

"56 Daze and Tony were absolutely the highlight of our reception. From the moment they began to the moment our reception ended, the dance floor was PACKED!!! Tony did an amazing job as an emcee, and as a whole, the band sounded dynamite... Tracey and I still receive compliments and rave reviews today , almost 2 months after the wedding, regarding 56 Daze... As a matter of fact, one of our friends that was in attendance at the wedding just booked 56 Daze for her special day. Thanks again Tony, and the rest of you guys in 56 Daze... you truly made our night one to remember always!"

John and Nicole Verkamp
May 30th, 2010

"56Daze is a class act all of the way and put on a fantastic show. Every guest at our wedding commented it was the best reception they had ever been to. They are professional from day 1 ... helping lay out the program, learning songs, and making sure the bride/groom don't have to worry about the details. The music is awesome ... they kept the dance floor packed the entire night. I highly recommend. Thanks for a fantastic show at our wedding on Memorial Day weekend... we had an absolute blast!!"

Jonny and Ashley LaCourse
May 29th, 2010

"Jonny and I were so thrilled by 56DAZE!!! Still to this day we have people from the wedding telling us that we had an amazing band and that you guys were AWESOME! Jonny and I could not have agreed any more, I highly reccomend 56DAZE you were everything we could have ever hoped for in a wedding band! Thanks!"

Rick and Melissa Nicosia
May 15th, 2010

"Rick and I just want you to know how awesome it was having you play for our wedding. We got compliments on you from nearly every person we talked to! You were all so nice and professional and FUN!! You really are a great band and you know how to get a crowd going! Thank you so much for everything! I don't think there was a time when there wasn't someone out on the dance floor. I remember looking down at one point onto the dance floor seeing all my friends and family smiling, laughing dancing and just having a blast and It's one of my most memorable memories from our event. We really wanted our guest to enjoy themselves and have a night to remember and you made that happen! We hope to see you again soon!"

Danny and Brittany Wong
May 8th, 2010

"Tony, the band (56DAZE) gave us an amazing performance for our wedding night. We truly believe you and the band made our wedding night by setting the tone. The consistent feedback we have gotten is that we did it right with the music!
Thanks for making our special day amazing"

Patrick and Marissa Sawyer
March 20th, 2010

"Its not an exaggeration to say that 56DAZE made our wedding reception. I cant count the number of compliments I got on your performance. Apart from the performance aspect, which was awesome, you were always very responsive and easy to work with. Thanks again for a great time and I wish you and the rest of 56DAZE nothing but success. Keep up the great work. Ill be recommending you to everyone I know who is looking for a great wedding band."

David and Allison Krieger
January 30th, 2010

I cannot sing your praises high enough, you made the night so much fun! I think a true testament was at the end when everyone was demanding more...it was a perfect ending. The band can either make a party or break it - you made it! Thank you so much for all you did. You were so easy to work with and made it worry free for us. Everyone is having a blast looking at the pictures online already. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Michael and Molly Phillips
January 2nd, 2010

Just got home from the wedding and couldn't even wait to tell you guys how thrilled we were with your performance. We had such an awesome time thanks to your upbeat, energetic musical and emceeing talents. Thank you so much to Tony for helping to keep us on time and not letting us stress out when we realized we were late. The entire band was so professional yet fun. The dance floor was so packed that I swear there was not a single butt in a chair the entire evening. Our friends and family, young and old, thoroughly enjoyed everything that you guys played. The variety was fantastic and your talent is beyond compare. I cannot say enough good things about this band. Do not miss an opportunity to hire them for any event. 56Daze totally fit in at our black tie wedding. They are professional, class act gentlemen, who can go from serious emceeing moments during toasts to rocking the entire building with their rendition of "Don't Stop Believing." Take my advice and ask them to play "Hey Ya". Even my 87-year-old grandma was up boogying during "Hey Ya." We had such an amazing time with the entire band and truly didn't want the evening to end. Tony and company, thank you sincerely from the bottom of our hearts. We will remember this night forever. We wish you the best of luck in all of your future performances and look forward to you becoming even more famous. You will always have a special place in our hearts.

John and Sara Hagopian
August 29th, 2009

56Daze provided the total package (MC, DJ and Live Music) that helped make our wedding reception the best party of our lives! Tony and the band were not only great the night of the wedding but were the easiest part of our wedding planning process, being easy to deal with and able to accommodate all of our musical requests. Since the wedding we have heard nothing but glowing comments from our guests with the number one question being how we found such a great band! People (bride and groom included) were impressed at how the band was able to read the audience, play the music at just the right level for the venue and make it feel like a one of a kind experience. Bottom line - music makes a party. These guys know music and how to deliver!

Jim Romans
Event Coordinator
Summer 2009

I booked 56 DAZE for the Northwest Ohio Rib-Off as well as the Our Lady of Perpetual Help church festival the past two years (Toledo, OH.) These guys exceeded expectations at every turn. They sounded great and kept the crowd there and spending money well into the night with an impressive variety of music- there is truly something for everyone. Their stage show is first class, the sound system perfectly set, and their professionalism is second to none. If you have the opportunity to hire these guys- DO NOT HESITATE! It is an investment well made into the success of your event.

Deb Stout
The Lathrop Company

We wish to extend our sincerest thanks to 56 Daze for a job well done with our annual holiday party. Our employees are still talking about what a wonderful time they had and how much they enjoyed your performance. You had even those we thought would never be on the dance floor up and moving the entire evening. Everything from your sound, music selection, crowd interaction, and professionalism was exceptional. Your willingness to meet with us during our event planning stages reassured us that we had made a great decision when it came to selecting a band. We were able to walk into the party knowing that you would do a great job entertaining a corporate audience. We look forward to working with you guys again and would recommend 56 Daze for any occasion. Thanks again for a truly memorable event.

Ruby Sooch, M.D.
Independent Emergency Physicians
(IEP)

This letter is in reference to Tony Poling and 56DAZE. I am an Emergency Medicine Physician who plays a few roles in our company and one of them is arranging two Holiday/Corporate Parties- one for 400 guests and one for 300 guests. I have done this for the last 6 years and these events have been a tremendous success. We have enjoyed a band from Lorio Ross Entertainment over the years but we wanted a change. We were looking for someone to come in and shake things up a bit; someone who engaged the crowd. I had never heard 56DAZE but one of my partners told me he had been to a couple summer weddings where he heard them. His comment was "they sounded great and everyone was on the dance floor". So, I listened to the demos on the web-site and frankly, they are much better live. We took a chance and hired Tony for both parties. Our guests LOVED THEM!! Everyone was on the dance floor and had an amazing time!! We have already booked them for both events for 2009. As an added unexpected bonus, the candid pictures we received from the event were so much fun to look at...the moments were well-captured and the quality was great.

As someone who has to make a lot of arrangements for these events, Tony made the music/entertainment aspect very easy for me. He set me at ease from the very first phone call I made to him and remained a true professional to the end. He was easy-going, flexible and excellent in customer service. My experience was stress-free and I trusted that he cared about our events. Tony and the members of 56DAZE can read the crowd well and I didn't feel they were just at our events to put in their 6 hours. I felt that they really cared about giving a great performance and really wanted everyone to have a great time. I am more than happy that we took a chance with 56DAZE and now we plan to have them every year!!

Chris and Kasey Berthelot
August 16th, 2008

"Chris and I can’t thank Tony and the band enough for the outstanding job! They far exceeded our expectations for the event and had a mob out on the dance floor the entire night (the photos don’t lie!). The great variety of music satisfied the young and the old and again, kept everyone dancing. The arrangement of the songs was well put together and the tempo of the night was perfect. We would hire them again in a heartbeat. And the photos of the event are a real treat since our guest were busy parting and we won’t receive the professional photos for a while. Friends and guest, present and not present, were ecstatic to visit the website and see the photos."

Glenn Shannon
Venue Owner

"I have been booking 56 Daze at my club for over three years on a very regular basis and have been very pleased with the quality of their performances. Tony and the band are very professional, punctual, reliable, personable people; they interact well with my staff and with my clientele. 56 Daze has built a following of their own in the Monroe Michigan area that regularly seeks them out wherever they play. We all look forward to seeing 56 Daze play at the Clamdigger/Big Digger; not only is it good for business, its fun to watch them!"

Brent and Jacki Jarnicki
May 25th, 2008

" Jacki and I just want to thank you guys again for doing such an awesome job at our wedding. From the starting lineups (which people loved) all the way until Faithfully, you were amazing!! I was sweating so much from dancing all night my tux was drenched, and it's because we loved your music so much. We especially appreciated you learning all those songs before our wedding, and you played them great. I was so impressed at how much you sounded like the original bands----Take on Me, Come On Eileen, Your Love, Don't Stop Believin'----those were incredible (and the first time I've heard you play them). Most importantly, you kept the crowd dancing until the very end. Hava Nagila was also perfect. Not too long or short---just right. We were having so much fun it seems like a blur. All of our friends were raving about you guys. They're still talking about it 3 days later. Albert Weisbrot (the guest singer) said you are the best wedding band he's ever heard (and he's been to a TON of weddings). Thank you for being so easygoing and able to make our wedding exactly the way we wanted it. I had the most fun night of my life, and my only regret is that we couldn't rock out for another hour. Jacki and I seriously wish we could do our wedding party all over again because it was so fun and went so fast. We LOVED the pictures on your website, and I've told everybody at the wedding to check them out. Thanks for getting the pics up so quickly--we could hardly wait to see them. Thanks again for everything. Without your band, the wedding wouldn't have been nearly the same. You guys should feel really good about bringing so much joy and fun to people's lives."

John Schuette
Father of the Groom
May 10th, 2008

"Just want to say “THANK YOU” for the excellent job you guys did at Matt and Michelle’s wedding reception. From our very first contact several months ago through the end of the reception you were all professional, courteous and helpful. We first found out about your band on your web site and really liked your diversified play list and when you started playing at the reception my first thought was that “these guys are really good.” As the night went on you only got better. I had no idea that you were such a quality act and it was nice to hear so many compliments on your band….Matt and Michelle had the time of their lives! Your music sounds so much better live than on your web site. If I ever have a chance to recommend 56 DAZE to anyone I will do so. You’ve got to be Toledo’s best kept secret! Thanks again."

David Hautamaki
Father of the Bride
April 12th, 2008
October 25th, 2008

Father of the Groom
August 27th, 2011

"AWESOME, Very Professional, & Top of the Line - Describes your work at my daughter's wedding. Everyone enjoyed - I mean EVERYONE, enjoyed the band and stated that you were the best band they have ever heard at a wedding. It was packed on the dance floor from the beginning to the end and was even more packed as the night went on!"

Carey Jaros
September 1st, 2007

"You guys MADE our wedding. I cannot tell you how many compliments we've gotten on your performance. Guests have continually commented that you 'kept us on our feet from the first chords to the last of the encores', and I've heard a number of people recount the packed dance floor chanting 'ONE MORE SONG' as the clock struck 1:30 in the morning. Seeing my husband interpretive dance to the 'Eye of the Tiger', and then do the Dirty Dancing lift sequence with my younger brother was priceless... but seeing my mother on stage with you guys, playing the tambourine song after song, was the highlight of my night. I will continue to tell anyone who's looking for a band to play their wedding or event anywhere near Northern Ohio that the search is over- you guys (56DAZE) are it!"

Jennifer Darmanin-Holahan
August 18th, 2007

"If you want a great band to get the crowd dancing choose 56 Daze! We were a little nervous booking them because we had never seen them perform live. We just read all of the great reviews and got in touch w/ a couple of past clients. Everything was true--they were great to work with, our guests loved them, and everyone danced the whole night! They really made our wedding memorable!!"

Ross and Hilary Bower
July 7th, 2007

"Hilary and I want to express our sincere appreciation and thanks for your incredible performance at our reception. As any couple planning a wedding, we were faced with the decision of hiring a band or a dj. We wanted to have a variety of songs, but we also wanted our wedding to be a special experience for everyone. You guys made it that special experience. Our reception was absolutely perfect -- you guys played songs that kept everyone dancing, from parents/grandparents and little kids, to our friends. I don't know how you do it, but everyone, regardless of age, just loved the music! During the reception, everyone I talked to complimented you guys. Since the reception, everyone I talk to about the wedding knows about you guys. We also were very impressed with how stress free you made the process leading up to the wedding. This winter/spring we had a graduation, bar exam, and teacher certification exams on top of planning the wedding -- everything was just crazy. You guys kept in touch, always responded to our questions the same day, and made the whole thing an enjoyable experience. We will recommend your band in the future without hesitation! Special thanks to you and the guys, and especially Scott, for letting me sit in on the drums."

Mark Simon
Event Coordinator

"Tony, you and the guys did an incredible job with our annual Corporate Holiday Party. You were able to read the crowd and react accordingly. Your interaction with our employees kept the party going all night long, and the dance floor was never empty. I was told to make sure that I had an exceptional band for the party. You made the night exceptional and everyone very happy. I am so glad to see that 56DAZE has the ability to be diverse by being a great bar band, but kicking up the level of professionalism when needed to be a crowd pleaser for the Corporate set too. You offered a reasonable price for the service offered, a great look and sound, and even had the band members dressed appropriately in the ties and vests for our semi-formal event. When we get to setting the budget and date for next year's event, I am sure you'll be the first call I make. Thanks again!"

Travis and Megan Rockey
November 11, 2006

"We are happy to take this opportunity to recommend 56 Daze. As many couples experience, finding qualified musicians with reasonable prices who are dependent can be difficult. With 56 Daze, we felt comfortable from the very beginning. Tony and 56 Daze went above and beyond to make our wedding reception a fun and memorable night. We truly appreciate the time and preparation 56 Daze put into ensuring our reception went off without a hitch. We are still receiving compliments from our guests about 56 Daze. We would strongly recommend 56 Daze to any couple that is looking for a band that will play a variety of songs and ensure the guests are having a great time."

Melanie Fater (Bride)
September 30th, 2006

"Overall, 56 Daze is awesome! The dance floor was packed the entire night at my wedding reception! They can sing any song and they are so accommodating. Tony MC'd my entire wedding reception which was great! We spoke on the phone a week before the wedding to make sure we had everything planned out. My family & friends are still talking about how great the band was! This is a great band to hire for any type of occasion! They are worth every cent!"

Tammy Kaye
Mother of the bride
August 5th, 2006

"OMG! You guys are the BEST! Julie and Troy's wedding was a blast and I can't thank you enough! The end of the night was really something else! THANK YOU for everything. I can't wait to get to our family picnic tomorrow to see everyone again and hear how much fun you all made it be for everyone! The band sets the tone, and you guys did it right all the way! I hated to see the night end!"

Denise Shaffstall
Mother of the Bride
June 24th, 2006

"Thank you so much for making Courtney and Jonathans wedding reception so special. Family and friends are still talking about it and how great your band is. Courtney and Jonathan said from the start of all the plans for the wedding they had to have you. I know now why. Again thank you."

Sandy Brown
Mother of the Bride
May 28th, 2006

"I am writing this note to reccomend 56DAZE for your wedding or event. We hired the guys for my daughters wedding on May 28, 2006. Everything from the booking to the follow-up afterwards was done in a professional manner. I felt our needs were met at all ends. Some of our issues were - a mixed faith wedding. The band learned songs to make everyone happy. The Master of Ceremonies helped the wedding events flow easily. And if you look at the "Bobbarazzi" pictures of any wedding they have done - you know everyone has fun. That was my daughter's goal for her wedding, to have a great party, and 56DAZE helped us to achieve this. P.S.- My husband was a member of a band years ago and keeps up his guitar skills. Well, he was invited to play along with the band and it truly made my daughters wedding that much more special!"

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