Testimonials
--- On Sun 06/09/08, Shawn S. wrote in gigmasters.com feedback:
Everything was great--all around great guy will him for over needs in the future. He did eveything we asked plus some.
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--- On Wed 05/07/08, < kmur**@c***.com > wrote:
Subject: THANK YOU!
Hi Michael,
I wanted to say THANKS so much for your amazing performance after our
wedding on April 26, 2008. You did a great job! The
bagpipes really made our wedding ceremony stand out to all of our
guests and everyone was really surprised. I apologize for not
meeting you personally, but I was rushed into the limo and didn’t
want to interrupt your playing! I will be sure to send you a card
with formal thank you when we get our pictures back. Thank you
again!
Kelly
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--- On Thu 11/22/07, < chief***@***.net > wrote:
Subject: Re: wedding piper Nov. 10th 2007 in Marlton, NJ
Michael,
Now that we are back from our honeymoon, I just wanted to thank you for
the beautiful job you did at our wedding. You were absolutely wonderful
and everybody raved about you. Thank you so much for coming all that
way to pipe at our wedding. We will forever remember you and if we need
a bagpiper again, you will be the first that we call! We truly
appreciate all that you have done. We couldn't have been any happier.
Thanks again for everything. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and happy
holidays ahead!
--Katie M
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--- On Thu 11/01/07, Michelle C**** < m***@***.com >
wrote:
Subject: Re: Wedding October 6, 2007 Almonesson, NJ
Hi
Michael,
We are finally back from the honeymoon and getting settled into married
life. I just wanted to thank you for your beautiful music
on our wedding day. Everyone was impressed by your music
and so many people said the music brought a tear to their
eye.
Again, I wanted to thank you, it really made an already wonderful day
better.
Michelle
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--- On Sat 10/20/07,
< JF****@***.com > wrote:
Subject: Re: Wedding Absecon
We were at the Irish Festival and we met up with a couple who had just
attended a wedding (don't know where or who) but I mentioned that I
wanted to surprise my son and future daughter in law with an Irish Bag
Piper for the wedding (I'm giving it as part of there Bridal
Shower gift). They mentioned your name and said how awesome
you
were....I look forward to meeting you.
Thanks for getting back to me, I appreciate it.
Dana
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--- On Tue 10/02/07, < Catherine.McG@s***.com >
wrote:
Subject: Thank you for Piping!!!
Hi Michael!
My apologies for writing this to you so late after the wedding but
we just returned form our honeymoon on Thursday and have been
re-adjusting to some jet-lag! But I wanted to thank you so
very
very much for piping at my wedding! People certainly loved
hearing you as did I! You gave me tears in my eyes just
listening
to you as I was waiting arm in arm to walk down the aisle with my dad
and us both getting to listen to you outside for a moment before taking
the walk!
You made my day complete and I couldn't have asked for more.....well,
except one thing....
Are you available on Saturday November 17th 2007????? My
sister's
wedding is quickly approaching and once she saw and heard you she said
she would love for you to pipe at hers too! So please get
back to
me as soon as possible and let me know if you are available....
Catherine
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On 9/15/07, helene <ho***@***.net> wrote:
Thank you so very much for playing at my daughter's wedding last
Saturday. You added the finishing touch that made the wedding
perfect!
Helene O.
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--- On Mon 10/23/06, Cara and Kevin W. wrote in a note:
Dear Mr. Bell,
Thank you so much for the beautiful music you
played for our wedding. There were
so many compliments!!
Sincerely,
Cara and Kevin W.
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--- On Thu 05/11/06, sue/dave < sueda***@***.com > wrote:
thank you so much for being a great part of our
wedding!!!
sue & dave
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--- On Sun 01/29/06, < home****@co***.net > wrote:
Hi Michael-
I hope this gets to you. I wanted to thank you for playing at my
father's funeral on Saturday at Bradley Funeral Home in Marlton. Your
were fabulous and added the final request of my father. You played
beautifully and I will pass your name along to church,
family,
and friends. We can't thank you enough.
Alison B
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--- On Wed 08/31/05, < linda@r***l.net > wrote:
Hello Michael and hope all is well. It's Linda R.. I am not
sure
if you remember me - but you played at my mom's 70th birthday party at
the old mill in last year in April - and what a hit you and your friend
were! People have yet to stop talking about it!
Hope all is well and you are staying cool this summer!
Linda R.
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--- On Tue 07/25/05, Heather and Rich wrote in a note:
Michael,
Thank you so much for playing at our wedding--the bagpipes added that
special
touch to our wedding, our guests and families really enjoyed it too.
You were
terrific!
Thanks again,
Warmest Regards,
Heather & Rich
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--- On Tue 07/12/05, < Valerie@***.net > wrote:
Michael,
Thank you, so very, very much, for giving my sister, LouAnn, such a
HUGE THRILL, at her 50th birthday party, on Sat., July 9th! She's STILL
reeling from it! I hope you weren't disappointed--I know you're used to
performing for much larger groups. We all had a GREAT time while you
played, & we also enjoyed learning about the different parts of
the
bagpipes, as well as the history behind them & behind some of
the
tunes. The next time we need a piper, we'll know who to call! THANK
YOU, again!
God Bless you.
Val F.
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--- On Mon 05/02/05, < HAR***@***.com > wrote:
Hi Michael
Thanks so much for everything! It seemed like everyone
commented
on how outstanding you were and what a great and classy addition you
made to our wedding. We loved everything you did both before
and
after the ceremony. The bride's father was especially
appreciative that you played a request. I wish we had the
chance
to talk to you in person and pose for a few pictures (we at least got
some great shots of you).
The volume was perfectly appropriate (it made any concerns about
potentially disturbing nearby residents a
non-issue). Your
music even helped some people find the chapel more quickly!
Rob & Melissa H.
May 2005
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--- On Sat 11/27/04, Mare A***< mare7@o***.net >
wrote:
thanks for coming!
you were AWESOME!
Maryann
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---On Thu 10/21/04, Terry P.< tp***@i****.com >
wrote in an email:
Michael,
Our family would like to tell you how much your
music
was enjoyed
at my father's ceremony. The bagpipes were lovely, my father would have
loved them. All the guests thought they were beautiful as well.
Thank you again.
Terry Macdonald Parks
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--- On Sat 10/18/04, Amy and Larry W. wrote in a
letter:
Dear Mr Bell,
Everyone is still talking
about you! You were
amazing. My only regret is we never got to actually meet!
I cannot thank you enough for being so flexible
with the
rain, inside vs. outside. Please feel free to use us as a reference any
time.
Thank you again,
Sincerely
Amy & Larry W.
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--- On Sat 07/24/04, Dee and Joe S. wrote in a
letter:
Dear Michael,
Thank you so much for all of your lovely
bagpiping at
our wedding. It was really nice to surprise Joe with something that he
has always wanted! Thanks again.
Love,
Dee & Joe S.
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--- On Sat 07/13/04, The family of Thomas Hodge,
Jr..
wrote in a letter:
Mike,
Thank you so much. Your playing at the funeral
was so
appreciated.
The family of Thomas Hodge, Jr.
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--- On Mon 07/13/04, Sue & George P.
wrote in a
card:
Dear Michael,
Thank you so much for playing at our wedding--the
music
was beautiful and the guests enjoyed it very much.
Cheers,
Sue & George P.
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--- On Mon 11/06/03, Cara and Matt D. wrote in a
letter:
Dear Michael,
We just wanted to thank you for the beautiful
bagpipe
music you played at our wedding! So many people complimented us on it
and we loved
it as well. It was that perfect extra special something on our wedding
day! Please feel free to use as as a reference if you ever need.
Many Thanks,
Cara & Matt D.
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--- On Mon 10/20/03, Joanne and Douglas E. wrote
in a
letter:
Dear Michael,
Thank you so much for making our wedding day
extra,
extra special.
Everyone loved you!
Best Wishes,
Joanne & Douglas E.
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--- On Wed 11/27/02, Susan C***r <
sc***@W*****.org > wrote:
Dear Michael,
On behalf of the students and staff of Warren
Middle
School, I thank you for the wonderful presentation you gave to our
students again on the bag pipes. You were FABULOUS!! We all learned a
tremendous amount about the many facets of this unique and intriguing
type of instrument. You
are an amazingly talented person who deserves recognition. We say
"Bravo"!!!
If in the future we can ever reciprocate the help
you
have given to us here at Warren Middle School, please don't hesitate to
call. You touched the lives of our students and staff with your
exciting performance The best part was when the students walked by you
in the hallway in awe of
your playing. That was by far the best way to impact students. That was
GREAT!
We are grateful for people like you!
Sincerely,
Susan C***** & The WMS Staff
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On Tue 10/08/02, June D. < jd***@***.org
> wrote:
Michael,
A big thank you for making a wonderful day even
more
special. You were great! They loved you.
Thanks for leading the way - your were Patty's
very own
pied piper - can't ask for anything more. And we have it on video - I
hope. My husband loved it too.
Thanks again!
June
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On Thur 09/26/02, West, V, VWest@****.com wrote:
Dear Michael,
Just a quick note to thank you for the fantastic
job
you did at our wedding in July at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church!
You made our ceremony so special and drew quite a crowd on Fifth
Avenue!!! Our guests are still raving about you! Rick's family is
Scottish and loved hearing you play "Scotland the Brave!"
You were fantastic and so professional! You
really made
our wedding the event of a lifetime!...And you made us feel like
celebrities too!
Rick and I can't believe how lucky we were to find you!
Let us know if we can help in any other way,
besides
raving about you!
We will recommend you to everyone!
Thanks again!
Victoria & Rick
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On Sun 02/17/02, Joseph D, ta***@w***.net wrote:
Michael,
Just a quick note to say thanks! Everyone loved
the
piping at our wedding. It was the perfect touch!
Thanks again!
Joe & Fantasy
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On Tue, 21 Aug 2001 11:33:49 -0400, H., Kerry A.
wrote:
Hi Michael,
I just wanted to thank you for playing the Bagpipes at our wedding on
7/21. You were great!!!
Thanks,
Kerry
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On Tues, 10 Jul 2001, Brooke and Brian F. wrote in
a
letter:
Dear Michael,
Thank you so much for your fabulous piping at our wedding reception at
Prospect House [Princeton University]. It added such a special touch
and a nice connection to our Scottish and Irish roots. Best wishes for
a great summer!
Brooke & Brian F.
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On Mon, 25 Jun 2001 11:25:32 EDT, Jk**8@***.com
wrote:
Dear Michael,
Thank you so much for coming and for playing so beautifully. There were
many musicians in the crowd and everyone loved it. I hope we can think
of an excuse to have you back.
Best regards,
Jill Kearney McD.
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On Thu, 21 Jun 2001 09:15:36 -0400, Michael
C.<m-c****@****.com> wrote:
Michael
Again, many thanks for playing at Shannon's
wedding on
Saturday. I know it was hot and muggy, but you looked and sounded
great. Thanks
for filling in with all the confusion at the beginning of the ceremony,
until the piano guy got set up. You are truly a professional.
Regards
Mike
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On Wed, 30 May 2001, Fr. William J. Hewitt wrote
in a
letter:
Mike,
Your playing was fantastic! And may God bless you
extra
for every second you played in the rain. Thanks, Mike, from the bottom
of
my heart.
Father Hewitt
St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church
Hampton, NJ
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On Sat, 31 Mar 2001 12:35:13 EST, Kbhei**@***.com
wrote:
Dear Michael,
I wanted to send you a note of thanks for your
wonderful
music at my father's funeral. You added the perfect touch to a very
emotional day. I cried while you played, but knew in my heart
that my father would be so pleased to be celebrated with such special
music, and by his own family, no less.
Your talent and music, and your presence, were
lovely
gifts for me, my mother and our family and friends that day. We will
forever
appreciate your contribution.
Kristin
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On Thu, 25 Jan 2001 09:40:12 -0500, greg
<faluvegi@*****line.net> wrote:
Michael:
Thanks a lot. I hope you didn't get sick from the
fireplace smoke.
Everyone enjoyed your playing. We'll be sure to recommend you to
friends.
Best wishes,
Greg
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On 14 Aug 1998 Doreen B. wrote
in a letter:
Dear Mike,
Just a note of thanks for
adding to our
[Woodglen] Bicentennial Music Fest. I got nothing but praise over
having a bagpiper to complete our show. Thank you for taking the time
to come and participate.
Sincerely,
Doreen B.
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On October 6, 1997(?) Heather
K.. wrote in
a letter:
Dear Mr. Bell,
Thank you for playing the
pipes at Ian's
service--we are a family with a long history of pipers and it really
meant a lot to my relatives. It was both the saddest and most beautiful
sound I've ever heard.
Thank you,
Heather K.
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On Sat, 5 Oct 1996 Mrs.
Elizabeth W. wrote
in a letter:
Dear Mr. Bell,
Words are inadequate - it was
so beautiful.
It was as if you piped Bill
home--as the
Black Watch did so many times when he was a Ranger in Scotland during
World War II.
Thank you. God Bless
you.
Love,
Elizabeth W. (wife)
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