Rum Punch Bandits - References


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I had the opportunity to provide sound reinforcement for the Rum Punch Bandits. From a sound-guy point of view, it was an easy day. The band was very easy to please with their on-stage monitor mixes. Out at Front Of House mix position, again, it was a pretty easy day. Everyone had their instrument’s tone pretty much dialed in, and didn’t require much tweaking on the mixing console to make a killer house mix. Coming from a spectator’s point of view, it was a great show. The band captured and held the crowd’s attention throughout the entire show. The crowd was dancing and having a great time. I had several members of the audience come by and tell me how great the band was. When that happens, I know the crowd is loving it. In closing, I would like to say thank you to the Rum Punch Bandits for the pleasure of mixing them. I look forward to the next show I get to enjoy with them.

Matt Duncan – G.A.S. Powered Productions

Such a great time and ONE I'll NEVER forget....FREEBIRD at its best....and OF COURSE, the rest was great! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Skinny Jenny Polvere
Proprietor
Skinny'z Bar & Grille, Mattehws, NC

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Looking back our wedding would not have been the same without the Rum Punch Bandits. Thank you!! Our family and friends still talk about how much fun they had and how the music was the best ever. Thanks again for sharing in the memories.

Vironica & Marcel Dawson
Dorchester, MA

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Everything was great on Saturday night. We had the Rum Punch Bandits as our entertainment for my boyfriend's thirtieth birthday party. This is the second time that we have had the pleasure of having them perform at an event that we were involved with. Not only were they were great and professional to work with in the planning process, but were accommodating with requests and kept the crowd going in an upward swing all night! I had more compliments about the band over the past few days than I can count! If I have another event that needs live entertainment, the Rum Punch Bandits will get the gig.: Megan Wood
Ginn Company, Palm Coast, FL

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Bob, you and the Bandits were absolutely awesome! We thoroughly enjoyed having you guys perform and are hoping you might entertain doing it again next year. We always have it on a Tuesday Night and the feeling was unanimous that we would like to have you back. It was also unanimous that we would want you to be the lone act and not share the stage with another performer. The Bandits not only sounded very good, but y’all did things to liven up the crowd and entertain them and everyone seemed to enjoy your show. You had the crowd eating out of the palm of your hand with your fun and entertaining attitudes mixed with a great collection of music. You helped make our event a huge success, the best yet as over 800 people attended. Thank you for a wonderful time and we look forward to having you back next year for an encore performance. Brian Potts Corporate Xposure Tega Cay Taste of the Town Entertainment Coordinator Rock Hill, SC

I just want to tell you that the 'Bandits' were the hit of the party! You guys were fantastic. Several people made comments to us on the organizing committee about how much they liked the band and we got one request for your contact information from one of the restaurant owners. This year was different because we chose to go with live entertainment. That was one of the better decisions we made and another was asking the Rum Punch Bandits to headline! I want to thank you and the band for your generous participation. The Taste of the Town is an event dedicated solely to the YMCA and kids that can't afford to be a member. Putting on a fun event that raises money for the Y' kids is a great cause. Thanks for being a key part of that success. We hope you will consider coming back and entertaining next year. Thanks again!!

Allen Moss Certa-Pro Tega Cay Taste of the Town

__________________________________________________ Let me start by saying that I absolutely LOVE the Rum Punch Bandits!! If we could have them perform for every function we host, I would be the happiest person in the world. They have the best mix and a great variety, playing the great old stuff and the new as well. They are freakin' AWESOME!!!

        Jennifer Lucas
        Palmetto PHC, Columbia, SC
        In reference to our performance on April 14, 2007 at the
        8th Annual FinFest, University House, Columbia, SC

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I want to extend a HUGE thank you to the Rum Punch Bandits for helping to make the 8th annual “STARS Fell on Alabama” a huge success. I am still hearing nothing but rave reviews. A wide variety of music, energy, humor and talent....absolutely great. The Bandits are not just an extremely talented and entertaining group....rather than playing their gig and hitting the road, the guys participated in the event, and made extra efforts contributing to its success. We can’t thank you enough.

Vince Allison, Entertainment Coordinator
Stars Fell on Alabama, Orange Beach, AL

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The Palmetto Parrot Head Club has been fortunate to have the Rum Punch Bandits play for two of our events in 2006 alone. First, as part of our Fin Fest VII party in March and most recently for our Christmas Party. I don't think you can find a better Buffett, or all-around band for that matter, that plays with such enthusiasm, in variable venues, in such a professional manner or generally in the spirit of whatever event that can be found. We look forward to having the band join us again and again in the future.

          Venning Morrison
          President
          Palmetto Parrot Head Club
          Columbia, SC

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You guys sounded great!!!

(In reference to our performance at La Belle Amie Vineyard in Little River, SC on November 11, 2006)

JP Gartland
Raleigh, NC

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On September 30th, 2006 The Rum Punch Bandits took the stage at a Hillbilly Parrot Head Club event and they rocked the house! Besides playing requested Buffett covers, they kicked sand outside the box and took us down memory lane with some good ole Southern Boogie! When the house got to rockin' there was no room left on the dance floor. The Hillbilly Parrot Heads LOVE a good party and this band put the high energy fun in our FUNdraiser !! Our club would definitely hire them again for some future event.: Charley Gingrow
President
Hillbilly Parrot Head Club
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You guys are amazing! From the first conversation with BobRob to the end of our reception, we could not have asked for more. From introducing the wedding party and special guests to letting Shaun bang around on the drums, thank you so much for everything. Words cannot express how pleased we were with your rendition of Jimmy Buffett's "Anything, Anytime, Anywhere" for our first dance. We hope that you had as much fun as we did. A great day with lots of help from you guys....fans for life!

David & Jackie Ballard
Pineville, NC

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Bob, just wanted to let you know that everyone loved The Rum Punch Bandits! Everyone kept asking, "Who's the band?" Your sound was the perfect match for a party where the guests could talk and visit without shouting all night and at the same time enjoy dancing, too. We'll certainly look forward to recommending you in the future. You were delightful to work with and responded immediately to every request. And most importantly, the band seemed to have fun and enjoy the party. That makes the biggest impact and sets the tone for a fabulous party! Thanks.

Leslie and Ed Harrison
Greenville, SC

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Funny you should write as I was just about to shoot you a note about how awesome you guys were. I can't tell you the number of folks that commented about how great you guys were - even some neighbors who weren't invited sat out on their porches and listened. As I mentioned to you the other night, we've seen most all of the "Island Sound" bands around the Carolinas and you guys are by far the best and super easy to work with to boot. We can't begin to thank you enough for making it a night we'll never forget and hopefully we'll see The Rum Punch Bandits again real soon!!

Corey Harrison
Greenville, SC

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I wanted to thank you and the Rum Punch Bandits for making our event so memorable. I have heard nothing but rave reviews. Many said this was the most fun event we’ve had yet. The music you all played really set the mood that I was hoping for- THANK YOU! I look forward to working with you again at our future events.

Elizabeth A. Ingley
The Settings Development Company
Atlanta, GA
Event: Grand opening of The Settings at Mackay Point
Yemassee, SC

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The Rum Punch Bandits were great. Everyone had a good time. The highlight of the night was definitely when they let me join them on guitar for Sugar Magnolia!

Reed Griffith
Charlotte, NC
Event: Private Block Party

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Everyone enjoyed the band. I was most impressed with the fact that the members of the band enjoyed themselves so much. The music was excellent and it fit the mood of the party perfectly. I would recommend the Rum Punch Bandits to anyone.

Gary Hood
SC Bank & Trust
Fort Mill, SC
Event: Grand Opening

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Tonight, The Rum Punch Bandits entertained us with the sounds of not only Jimmy Buffett, but the Grateful Dead, Robert Earl Keen, and even some long lost "The Band" songs. Our fraternity came away from our annual "Margaritaville" party with all smiles and lasting memories. The Rum Punch Bandits knew how to work the crowd at the right times, often chanting back and forth and getting us more and more involved throughout the night. This very laid back and entertaining band made our party come alive, more so than a typical DJ or your average Jimmy Buffett cover band. The Rum Punch Bandits come full circle as one of the most engaging and impressive cover bands in the southeast!

Cameron Moss
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
U. of South Carolina
Event: Annual Margaritaville Party, Jillian's, Columbia, SC