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The T.S. ENSEMBLE Special Notes 1 The Knot July 3rd 2019 I always dreamed of having the TSE Band play at my wedding (my dad was a member 30 years ago when he was still with us)... and my dream came true this past weekend. Al and the band learned "our song" especially for us and it was the perfect moment to start the best party ever. The band was NO DOUBT the highlight of our event and helped to create a fun, festive, and special day that no DJ would have ever been able to do. They engaged my crazy friends and family and everyone's first comment to me was "the band was AMAZING and so much fun". Having a live band should be every bride and grooms #1 decision... and then calling the TSE Band should be the next one. Thank you to Al, Tino and the whole ensemble for making our special day one we will cherish forever. The Knot Febuary 15 th 2019 TS Ensemble was such a fun and energetic band! They really got and kept the party going during our wedding! They were a recommendation from our venue and we couldn't have been happier with them! We received countless compliments on how great the music was and how everyone just wanted to keep dancing all night! I stressed that concern with Al from the beginning that I wanted ALL the guests up on the dance floor and he delivered! He even got the 5 year old ring-bearer involved and he got a t-shirt that he is still so excited about! TS Ensemble knows how to party and we had the best time ever! Al - Thank you so much for Saturday! We, and especially our guests, had an amazing time! We are STILL getting compliments on how great and fun the band was! I'm so happy you had EVERYONE out of their seat and on the dance floor! TS Ensemble's performance was above and beyond what we could have hoped for! Please let us know where we can share our praise review! Thanks again, Eleanora & Jason Thanks again for a FANTASTIC wedding reception for Sarah and Michael last weekend. Everyone loved it, and are still talking about the music. I just watched the video and I have to say 90% of our guests were on the dance floor. I think that says it all!! Lisa · Lisa Rossetti-RYou all rocked last n

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The Knot July 3rd 2019 I always dreamed of having the TSE Band play at my wedding (my dad was a member 30 years ago when he was still with us)... and my dream came true this past weekend. Al and the band learned "our song" especially for us and it was the perfect moment to start the best party ever. The band was NO DOUBT the highlight of our event and helped to create a fun, festive, and special day that no DJ would have ever been able to do. They engaged my crazy friends and family and everyone's first comment to me was "the band was AMAZING and so much fun". Having a live band should be every bride and grooms #1 decision... and then calling the TSE Band should be the next one. Thank you to Al, Tino and the whole ensemble for making our special day one we will cherish forever.

The Knot Febuary 15th 2019

TS Ensemble was such a fun and energetic band! They really got and kept the party going during our wedding! They were a recommendation from our venue and we couldn't have been happier with them! We received countless compliments on how great the music was and how everyone just wanted to keep dancing all night! I stressed that concern with Al from the beginning that I wanted ALL the guests up on the dance floor and he delivered! He even got the 5 year old ring-bearer involved and he got a t-shirt that he is still so excited about! TS Ensemble knows how to party and we had the best time ever!

Al -

Thank you so much for Saturday! We, and especially our guests, had an amazing time! We are STILL getting compliments on how great and fun the band was! I'm so happy you had EVERYONE out of their seat and on the dance floor! TS Ensemble's performance was above and beyond what we could have hoped for!

Please let us know where we can share our praise review!

Thanks again, Eleanora & Jason Thanks again for a FANTASTIC wedding reception for Sarah and Michael last weekend. Everyone loved it, and are still talking about the music. I just watched the video and I have to say 90% of our guests were on the dance floor. I think that says it all!! Lisa · Lisa Rossetti-RYou all rocked last n

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The Knot August 5, 2018 Wedding We recently saw TS Ensemble at a wedding in August 2018. Let me tell you - Unbelievable!! The entire place was jumping full of energy all night long.. They had the entire dance floor rocking through out the night. They also provided great ceremonial and cocktail services at the wedding. Believe me - don't look anywhere else. This band is the best I have seen at a wedding - upstate and downstate. Mia said... 10/13/17

If you want your guests up and dancing all night long then book TS Ensemble! They were absolutely fantastic!!! I've been to 3 weddings where they played and I had a blast at each one, I knew they had to play at our wedding! They know a great mix of modern songs like Bruno Mars but also the classics like Earth Wind Fire, Frank Sinatra, and a bunch of other great tunes that will get guests out of their seats and on the dance floor. Both young and older guests were dancing ALL night long, and I mean ALL night long! So were my new husband and I! It's hard enough to find time to eat on the wedding day, and TS Ensemble made it harder (in a good way!) because every time I sat down I heard another great song come on and I said, "come on, I HAVE to dance to this!" So many of my guests came up to my the next day to comment on how great the band was. The vocals are great and the horns were amazing, the entire band is exceptional. Everyone in the band were kind and personable. I wanted to do something special for my husband and I wanted to sing to him. They were kind enough to work with me and make it possible, and even though I was a little nervous Al made sure everything went smoothly and I am so happy I was able to dedicate a song to my husband. Al called me up a week before the wedding to review the timeline step by step, so I was comfortable knowing when the parent dances happened, the first dance, the cake cutting, the toasts, he organized it all. He kept the tempo and timeline of our reception moving smoothly. And at the end of the night they also reminded my guests to take favors on their way out, which I really appreciated since we made the favors and a lot of work went into them. We are so, so happy we chose TS Ensemble, if we could change one thing it would be that we only wish we could relive that night again because we had such a blast! 10/8/17 From the Knot: Professional. Highly recommended. They did everything we wanted. Beautiful voices. Wide selection of music. Made the event unforgettable 8/19/17 Thank you for making our wedding day everything we could imagine. From the ceremony music to the Jazz usic during the cocktail hour and then the non-stop music at the reception. Our guests could not speak moe highly of you. You took the time to create playlists that fit us perfrectly.

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8/14/17 TS Ensemble did a great job at my wife and I's wedding. Al, the band leader, promised that the band would bring energy to the party and he and the band delivered. Al was in communication during the months leading up to the wedding. The band has a great song list with a nice... mixture of classic and modern options. While our first dance song was not on their song list, they learned and performed it on our wedding day. Our guests spent the majority of the night on the dance floor thanks to Al and the band. I'd recommend TS Ensemble to anyone looking to have an upbeat and lively wedding night. Al also emceed and did a great job. 7/5/17 TS Ensemble was absolutely spectacular! They have a very extensive and wide variety song list to accommodate all ages. Al was great at communicating with me throughout the whole process and made sure our evening ran smoothly. We had the band perform soft Jazz music for our cocktail hour and then turned up the energy for the rest of the evening. They are very accommodating and got everyone out on the dance floor. Our guests could not stop raving about them! Thank you TS Ensemble for making our wedding a night to remember! Catherine F. Hello Al- 7/5/17 First, I would like to thank you for the exceptional performance you gave at my daughter’s wedding on Saturday. We received many compliments from guests. You said you would Rock It and you delivered. I will ensure Catherine writes you a review when she returns from her honeymoon. Please let me know your preferred website for the review. Thanks, Meg F. Al, 6/6/17 Thank you guys SO much!!! You made our wedding an incredible night! We will absolutely be giving your name to others looking for amazing entertainment!!! Hope to come out and see you guys again soon, Andrea & Scott Andrea said... 6/3/17 TS Ensemble is an AMAZING band! We had them play at our wedding a few weeks ago, and the dance floor was packed. Al and the crew know how to get people up and moving, and their music is absolutely awesome. All of our guests are still talking about the band at our wedding, and what a great time they had. I would highly recommend TS Ensemble, and if you are looking for a band that is going to make your wedding one for the books, this is the band you go with!

TS Ensemble 5/4/2017 You were the HIT of our Wedding! We had such a amaxing and fun time. The usic was so amazing!! Thank you so much for aking our day so special. Ali and Shawn 12/24/16 "Great band! Everyone danced all night! The ceremony musican were just as wonderful! "

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10/13/16 TS Ensemble (The best wedding ever!) Thank you so much for making our wedding perfect! You exceeded out high expectations – all our friends loved you. You were the best band we have ever heard at a wedding! Thank you for keeping our friends and family out of their seats all night long. Jeanne and Andy 9/14/16 I recently heard the band play at a cousin's wedding at The Waters Edge Lighthouse Restaurant. They were awesome, both my fiance and I loved them! Everyone was dancing all night long, regardless of age. I booked them for my upcoming wedding in October 2017 and cannot wait to have them play for us! They keep everyone entertained, great voices and instruments, and played a variety of songs too. I'm picking out super comfortable shoes for my wedding since I know that with this band I'll be on the dance floor for for most of it! Hi Al & the Band, 8/22/16 I just wanted to say thanks again for the great music at my daughter Kaitlin's wedding . You guys were over the top ! The rafters were rock'n .No one wanted it to end. Hey thanks too for letting me strap on the Fender. Yours truly, Bob To Al and the whole TS Ensemble 8/13/16 Thank you so musch for Rocking it our Wedding! We had a perfect night and got so many compliments, it was a pleasure to work with you all. Thank You for making our night perfect! Catlin and Dustin Al, 7/12/16 Thank you and TS Ensemble for a great event. Everything went very well and everyone commented on how great the band was which was evident by how full the dance floor was the whole evening. Excellent and thank you very much. Regards Dave Al and the TS Ensemble 7/9/16 Thank you for a wonderful show at our wedding! We had a absolute blast with you! You kept the crowd going all night and all had a great time. Thank you Leah and Paul

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Dear Al, 6/29/16 I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything this past weekend!! Every single person has been complimenting you guys and saying what a wonderful job you did!! Everyone absolutely loved the wedding and I believe that you guys were at the heart of it! Weddings are made fun by people dancing and the mood constantly being upbeat and that is exactly what you did for us this past weekend! Thank you so much again. You gave Craig and I a wedding we will never forget! Sincerely, Jessie Czajka Leah said... TS Ensemble was fantastic! We booked them because we knew they would be wonderful-- they played at my brothers wedding as well! They learned our first dance, and played to really really well. They made sure to keep the crowed involved the entire night. They listened to our requests, and followed through. My brother is a drummer, and they let him get up and play a few songs with them. That was a wonderful moment, and a memory that will last a lifetime. Our guests were raving about our band after the wedding. Thank so much Al, and the rest of the band!

Wedding: 05/28/2016 Hi Al, 5/5/16 You guys were OUTSTANDING when we get back from our honeymoon we'll write a review and of course spread the word! Thanks for making our day special. Mike 10/19/15 Al, we had an excellent time, and were incredibly pleased with the band. You all did a fantastic job!

Thank you, and you will certainly be the first recommendation when someone asks us about wedding music!

Corey T.S. Ensemble 10/13/15 Wow! What a amazing wedding! Thank you all so much for rocking the dance floor on our wedding night. It was a blast and we couldn’t have asked for a better performance! We will definitely recommend you. Best wishes, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Giuseppetti Hi Al, 9/28/15 Thank you so much for celebrating with us at our wedding! Everyone said you guys were amazing! We all had a blast and Will and I could not be happier with our reception!! Thank you Lyndsay

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TSE 5/1/15 Thank you for doing a incredible job at our wedding at the Dance Museum, all I heard from our guests about how great you were and we agree. You performed all our songs and perfectly. Hope you all had a great time to. Lilly and Bud Al and Gang 1/15/15 Thanks for doing such a great job at our office party the dance floor was packed you fulfilled all our requests. Looking forward to next year! Lets party! Bailey 10/30/14 Thank you TS Ensamble for making our wedding night so memorable! The music was one of the highlights and everyone was on the dance floor all evening. Al did a great job of making sure everything ran smoothly and we didn't have anything to worry about the entire night. Thanks again for everything, especially for crushing it with 25 or 6 to 4! -Bridget & Brian Hey AL 10/12/14 We had such a blast and look forward to having you for future parties if needed!! Thank you all so much for a memorable night! Everyone commented on how great it was! Thank you again so much Sincerely LINDSAY AND RUSSELL Hi Al, 9/28/14 We wanted to thank you and the band for such a great job at our wedding. All of our friends and family told us how much they enjoyed your performance! We enjoyed all of the songs you picked and are still amazed at how fast everyone got onto the dance floor and stayed there all night! In addition to the performance we appreciate the way you took care of the introductions to keep the flow of the evening going. We had a great time and thank you all so much again! Liz and Jared

9/12/14 The TS Ensemble Band played my sister's wedding last weekend! They were wonderful!!! So much fun! Mallory

Al, 9/9/14 Thank you for a great time. Many guests have commented on the quality of music. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. We will definitely drop a line on Facebook! Take care, Callen and Brian

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7/10/14 TS Ensemble played at our wedding on June 15th at Saratoga National Golf Club and they were amazing! They played a wide variety of songs and had everyone up on the dance floor all night. Big thanks to Al Santoro for running the show and making sure we had a good time. We will have to look you up and catch a show next time we're in Saratoga. I would recommend TS Ensemble to anybody looking for an awesome wedding band, and they were so easy to work with. Many thanks! Nick Al, 7/2/14 Sorry for the delayed response. We were 100% satisfied with TS Ensemble! You guys did such a great job, we were very happy with your performance and playlist. You really did a great job controlling the sequence of events and got everyone going. We received lots of compliments from our guests telling us how good you guys were. We can't thank you enough, you guys made it a night we'll never forget! We'd be more than happy to write a note on your Facebook page, and will keep you in mind if we know of anyone getting married in the Saratoga area. Hope you're enjoying summer so far. Thanks, Nick & Ann Hello Al, 2/4/14 I do love a party and the band did such a great job for us. I will keep you in mind for the future, and I will most certainly recommend the TS Ensemble to anyone that I know who wants a talented, professional and fun band to entertain at any of their events or celebrations. Regards, Renée Carr Al and the TS Ensemble Band Members 4/7/14 Thank you so much for being the band for our special day! You really rocked the house and we enjoyed every second of it. Thank you for not only providing the best music variety but for helping make the reception flow perfectly. You are truly the best at what you do. We will definitely be using you in the future and cannot wait to work with you again! We hope you all enjoyed the wedding. Thank you Love Talia & Nick

Hello Al, 03/18/14 I do love a party and the band did such a great job for us. I will keep you in mind for the future, and I will most certainly recommend the TS Ensemble to anyone that I know who wants a talented, professional and fun band to entertain at any of their events or celebrations. Regards, Rosie Mental Health Association in Fulton & Montgomery Services

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Michelle posted on TS Ensemble Band's timeline 11/17/13

"Fantastic job at Mike and Susie's wedding last night. I really enjoyed the music and the way you all worked with the crowd! Wonderful!"

10/30/13 Al, you guys were awesome. I mean like absolutely 100% perfect! My only complaint is that the night went too fast. I bet that happens all the time, though. I will certainly recommend you guys with my highest regards. It's so good to hear that you guys had fun, too! I hope that we made you feel appreciated (which you were - everybody had a blast). My cousin told me it's the best band she's ever seen that close up,. Period A way, next time I go on Facebook I'll be sure to like you guys. Thanks, Justin Al, 7/8/13 Just to let you know we were "WOWED" last Saturday at the Kolby & Judi Reception!! Great JOB! Thought of you guys while listening to Allison Krauss- "Looking in the Eyes of Love" you guys should do that tune- I know you would nail it!! Good Luck & much success!! Mark Al, 6/23/13 Thank you, TS Ensemble, for an awesome reception!! All of our guests commented on how excellent the band sounded! Way to keep the party going all night! -- Jessica Caggiano & Justin , June 23, 2013, Glen Sanders Mansion Al, 6/18/13 Thank you so much for everything!!! It was amazing and please pass along the thank you to everyone as well!!! Max 6/17/13 You gave what you promised! Outstanding & Very Professional, thank you for a job well done. All 160 plus people had a fantastic time. High energy from start to finish, we can't say enough good things. Hope we see a clip on you tube from Nuvue cinema, the video guys. Thanks, Bob & Karen

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Hey Al! 6/5/13 Just got back from our honeymoon! We had an awesome time and so so much fun. Thank you for all of your wonderful music and energy. It was quite a bash and we got a lot of questions about who you guys were and how we found you! You've got lots of fans in Rochester!!! Best, Caitlin and Alec

Al, 5/31/13 I want to thank you guys so much for the fabulous job that was done at our wedding on May 31st. We could not have asked for anything more, you guys really rocked the house!! I cannot tell you how many people came up to me to say how great you played and how much they enjoyed dancing to your music. You kept everyone happy with music from today for the younger crowd and some oldies but goodies for the older crowd. You knew exactly how to lead into the different events including the toasts and speeches, dinner, cutting of the cake, bouquet and garter toss, etc. We could not thank you enough for that perfect night! Can't wait to come and see another TSE performance very soon. Thanks again, Megan & Dustin 2/11/13 Al your guys were great . I have heard so many postive comments about the band. From “Band Really Rocked” to “They Made The Night”. Tell you group they did better than great. I’m so glad we hired you guys . I will recommend you to others thanks again. Steve Dear Al, 01/07/13 We just wanted to tell you what an awesome time we had at the wedding. You guys were great and we got so many compliments on you and the band. Everyone loved you. We are all so happy with how everything turned out. It was a beautiful day. I will definitely write on your facebook page and we will see you soon at your next public show. I will definitely recommend you to friends and family. I'm still recovering from everything! Sincerely, Linda and Mark

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Hi Al, 10/31/12 Eric and I just got back from our honeymoon on Sunday and are now finally settled in, so I just wanted to say thank you so, so much for playing at our wedding. You guys were absolutely amazing and made our wedding so much fun! All of the guests couldn't stop raving about how awesome the band was, so we really can't thank you enough. For those that have heard you before, they kept saying how you're always amazing without fail and can adapt to any crowd. For those who had the pleasure of hearing you for the first time, they kept saying that they've never heard such a good band at a wedding before. You guys were so great!! Thank you, also, for allowing my brother to sing. That meant so much to us and it made his day, so we appreciate that as well. Once we get our photos from Casey Connell, we'll be sure to tag you on Facebook as well as write a review. We will also continue to spread the word to anyone we know that you're the best band in the capital district. Thanks again!! Meaghan and Eric Dear Mr. Santoro, 10/20/12 My name is Susan, mother of Michael, the groom at the wedding you played for last Saturday. I just wanted to let you know how pleased we were with your performance. Your band really “made” the wedding. The dance floor was packed non stop and our guests couldn’t stop saying how great you guys were. Thank you so much. You can be sure that we will recommend your band to all of our future brides and grooms in our family. One question, how far would you travel to play? I have a nephew getting married next November in South Carolina and would like to recommend your band. Thanks again and keep up those great tunes! Susan TS Ensemble 10/6/12 "thanks again for a FANTASTIC wedding reception for Sarah and Michael last weekend. Everyone loved it, and are still talking about the music. I just watched the video and I have to say 90% of our guests were on the dance floor. I think that says it all!!" Lisa Al 10/6/12 last night was an absolute dream!!! Thank you for a great time and everyone is raving about TS!!!!' Jessica "Al & the whole TS Ensemble Band, 9/24/12 Kyle and I want to thank you for being such an amazing part of our wedding. All of our families and friends had the time of their lives. Not only did you make it perfect for us but our guests as well. We all danced the night away because of you. THANK YOU!! " Shannon "Al and the whole entire TS Ensemble Band, 9/21/12 We just wanted to thank you for the amazing job you did at our Wedding. Nothing but good reviews from our guest and you really got the place rocking! Thanks again for working with us to make our Wedding reception a great time and we will highly recommend you for further events in the future. Look forward to seeing you play again – Kevin and Jillian

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Hi Al, Elliot and I were thrilled with your performance for our wedding. You guys were awesome and everyone loved you. If the occasion ever calls for hiring a top notch band, I'll know who to get! You will be long remembered and I hope Elliot and I will be able to catch you guys playing somewhere whenever we're in the area. Thanks for everything. Elizabeth Al, 9/15/12 Great job again loved you guys, you performed at my daughters wedding 6 years ago, and also at my sons this past weekend in Saratoga, You had the guests on their feet the whole night. You guys are AWESOME!!! Thanks again Pat Al, You guys ROCK!! Thanks so much for a great performance at my daughter's wedding (9/8/12) at the Lake George Club in Bolton Landing. You really helped make it a memorable occasion! I have and will recommend you anytime. Ken Dearest Al, 8/17/12 Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication this year towards the Song And Dance Gala. Another amazing year and another wonderful experience with the TS Ensemble! I loved the bigger stage this year, it was fun dancing up on thestage with the band! We will be again next year! I must say it is wonderful working with such a professional act, knowing that I don't have to worry about a thing because you will always do an amazing job! Please express my gratitude to your entire band. Thank you and I am looking forward to working with you on next years gala on Saturday, August 10th 2013! Dancingly yours, Michele Riggi June 27, 2012 TS Ensemble, You were amazing at our wedding over the weekend. Everybody was on the dance floor and didn't want the night to end. Thanks for keeping the party alive, you guys are great! Thank you!!" Anna June 2012 A BIG Shout out to TS Ensemble!! You guys rocked this weekend at our wedding and made it a truly memorable day! Thank you so much for everything. I received TONS of compliments on how amazing the band is! Thanks again, Tara and Josh Ryczek! :-) TS Ensemble June 2012 You guys were awesome at our wedding at the Hiland Park Country Club on June 23rd. The dance floor was packed the entire night! Thanks for the great selection in music and keeping the party alive. Everybody loved you guys. We will definitely be coming out to see you guys in the future. Thanks Anna & Tyler

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Al and the band... June 2012 a HUGE shout out for performing last night at Capital District Center for Independence 15th Annual Celebration of Independence Crystal Awards Gala at Mallozzi's in Schenectady! You guys brought down the house! Look forward to working with you again, and thanks for letting me sit with you, even if just for a few minutes. I felt like a welcome "roadie/groupie" Much fun had by all! Laurie Al, 5/9/12 A big shout out to Al and members of the TS Ensemble Band...THANK YOU!!! You guys rocked for my wedding reception at Glen Sanders Mansion on Sunday, May 6. If anyone out there is thinking about a band for their wedding....think no more! This is the group you want. Everyone said you guys were awesome and they loved the music selection. Great job guys....thank you so much! Augie Hi Al, 1/27/2012 Once again, the TS Ensemble was 'Above and Beyond' at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society "Taste Of Compassion" Wine Tasting Event held at the New York State Museum, last evening 1/27/12. The energy and full range of music you ALL make just brings the crowd to a roaring approval! No wonder the people got out on the floor and danced so much! Your band connects! We have been telling our friends about TS Ensemble and your website for over a year now. Very much enjoy the Live Videos on the website. Looking forward to seeing you all again at Appletini's in February. Thank You all for the support you have given to LLS. Linda and Dan Al, 1/4/2012 We had a FABULOUS time! Everyone continues to rant and rave about you guys - people couldn't believe you were from the capital region, figured you were from NYC! Thanks so much and yes, we will definitely hit you up on Facebook! Happy New Year!

Dear Al & TS Ensemble Thank you for a great night, great tunes and a very special atmosphere during our wedding on November 12, 2011. You guys were very very special.

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Hi Al!! 10/18/2011 Sorry for the delay in response- we went on our honeymoon and have been slowly settling back into life as Mr. & Mrs. :) Thank you, thank you for your amazing contribution to the wedding! We have heard over and over again how amazing you all were from all of our guests, and it was your excitement and energy that lead the party. We especially appreciate the extra time, energy and planning that you put into the wedding during dinner and to play our special songs that meant so much to us, it made everything that much more special. Please keep us posted on any of your public appearances, as we would love to join any party that you are a part of!! Thanks again, and I will be posting this on facebook, along with some pics :-) Katelyn TS Ensemble 9/20/11 Thanks you so much for making our wedding amazing. We have gotten so many compliments on the band and what a great party it was. And they are right, we would not have asked for anything better. We wish we would do it again! Sincerely, Chelsea & Will Al 9/17/11 We just wanted to send a note of thanks to you and the band for making our daughter's reception a day to remember. Everyone we talked to said how sore their legs and feet were from dancing all night. You truly blessed our families and friends with a great night of excellent music. Thank you again and play on!! Barney and Sue Al and the Gang 8/23/11 Thank you so much for making our wedding reception memorable! Berkshire county really got a taste of the TS Ensemble and they loved it! We have quite the crew coming over for Sept 9th on the Captain JP. You guys never disappoint. Thanks again we truly appreciate your talent and professionalism. Thanks Colleen and Kim 8/21/11 Hey TSE – you played I gotta feeling better than Black Eyed Peas did at the SuperBowl half time show. Great Music – Guys!! Travis L. TS Ensemble, 8/19/11 Our daughter Alison’s wedding celebration was amazing. I want to thank the TS Ensemble for providing the best music. From the Jazz Trio at the cocktail hour, to the full Ensemble to dance the night away. We had many compliments from our guests and a full dance floor at midnight speaks for itself. Thanks a million for a memorable celebration. Kathy and Lou

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Dearest Al, 8/8/11 Thank you so much for playing for our 25th Anniversary Gala! Your band always makes the party perfect! Our children vote you the BEST BAND for a party! Love Michele Riggi Al 7/28/11 The wedding celebration was amazing from start to finish! TSE delivered the best music and entertainment ever! We received so many comments and compliments on the GREAT music and how GREAT the band was........Thanks so much from the whole group for the best time ever! Hi Al, 7/25/11 Thanks Al! And thank you and your band so much for being part of our special day! Everyone absolutely LOVED our band and I was getting many and many questions about your group and how I found you! Thanks for keeping our party ROCKIN! Emily & Craig Al, 7/25/11 I can't begin to find words to thank you and the ensemble for a WONDERFUL time at my daughter's wedding. EVERYONE loved the band! I had more guests say to me that it was the best wedding they had ever been to! The crowd on the dance floor speaks for itself. We were only so sorry that you had to quit at 10PM!! I am thrilled that Tony sang. That was a surprise to both myself and my daughter Alexandra! The greatest joy for me as the mother of the bride was to see Alexandra and Jonathan having so much FUN at their own wedding. I can't thank you enough! Alexandra has 16 cousins, so I am sure you will be playing at some of those weddings! Thank you again Al! Unfortunately, I will not be able to come on Thursday. We live in Oneonta so it is a bit of a drive. I hope to hear you and the ensemble again soon!! Thanks a million!! Mary and David Dear TS Ensemble 7/23/11 We can not thank you enough for making our Wedding night so memorable & perfect. You keep our guests up om the dance floor all night long! We have had numerious friends & family tell us how great our wedding was….. especially the band! Even 6 weeks later people are still talking about our day & our amazing band! We feel so fortunate we booked you for our wedding day! Thanks again, Emily and Craig Al & TSE 7/19/11 People are still asking us where we found the band and telling us how great you were! You made our day extra special! Kristen and Mike

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Al, 7/13/11 I called you house after the wedding and left a message with your son, i think it was your son. I wanted to tell you guys that you absolutely rocked the house for the wedding and the video proves so. We couldn't have asked for a better band and wanted to thank you guys for all you did and can't wait to jam out with you guys soon. Thanks AL for a memorable night, we will never forget it!! Matt Moore Al, 7/7/11 We just returned from our Honey moon. We had a blast! As always you guys were fantastic. We will certainly spread the word! Thanks again for your professionalism. Your guys are the best. Thanks. Kevin To The TS Ensemble 6/11/11 Thank you very much for making our wedding so amazing! You guys are truly the BEST! Love Mike and Laurie Al, 6/6/11 Thank you so, so much for everything. Nearly every guest commented to us or my parents to say how awesome you guys were! Really it was fantastic and we were so impressed with everything. Thanks again! Kristen & Mike Al, 5/16/11

Thanks so much AL you guys did rock the house. were on our way to the airport.THANKS SO MUCH!!!

Jenny and Mike – Great wedding!! Al, 2/18/11 Linda and I were surprised and delighted to receive the TSE CD - We have been playing it nightly since we got it and as some of songs and tunes were ones you did at the TASTE OF COMPASSION benefit for the NE Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, it is a SUPER reminder of a really special and fun event - Your band brought JOY to the people there and now we get to relive your music it again and again. Thank You! You bet we'd LOVE to be on your mailing list -please do include us - Can't wait to hear Terry belt out the next one - she and the band compliment each other, love every section, Drums, Brass, everything! You are, indeed, Upstate's Premier Band! Thanks again for your help to the NE Lukemia and Lymphoma Society and we'll see you at one of your events soon Dan and Linda

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Al - 10/26/10 Thank you for creating a great atmosphere for our wedding. Nicole and I enjoyed ourselves immensely, and I've heard nothing but rave reviews from our guests. Great job. Please extend our thanks to the band. We really appreciate all the work that went into the event. Best wishes, Ryan

9/27/10 Thanks Al – We couldn’t be happier with TSE! You were awesome! All the best, Kyle and Laura

9/16/10 Again...thanks Al...... My family does know how to celebrate!!!! ...and no one has a wooden leg...thank God!!! lol We will see you again!!! tks Jan

Al, 8/2/10 Thanks you so much. You guys did an awesome job this weekend! Alainna and I are both thrilled with the way things turned out. All our best to you and the band! Thanks again, Carl and Alainna Hi Al! 7/18/10 Thanks to TS Ensemble, everyone had a FANTASTIC time! We can't thank you enough for your professionalism and for helping to make our wedding the BEST PARTY we've been to in a long time!!!! Geneva is a small town and word certainly spreads quickly! Everyone LOVED TSE and are still raving about the variety of music you played. We have been handing out your contact information left and right! Thanks again ... we really appreciate TSE and all the talent & hard work you brought to our wedding to make it a truly memorable & FUN evening!!!! You're ALL incredible! Anessa

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Hi Al ...... 6/24/10 Before too much time passes I must thank you again for such a wonderful reception. So many people commented about how great the band was and Tricia and I certainly agree. Tara and Dylan had the best time of their lives and TS Ensemble was a big part of that. I have to say that I don't think the performances you have on your web site do you justice on how versatile you are and how much fun you create. I think we had a good group of people but you sure led the way. I have a special thanks to offer also for my personal request of That Sunday That Summer. You performed it well and Terri did the introduction perfectly. Tricia was quite surprised and very pleased. I got some good 'points' for that. Kim Feeney (from the Top of the World) also commented about how great you were .... and she told me all her servers (kids in their 20's) were saying how good a wedding band you were. Top of the World is a Townhouse community which is located 1/2 mile or so (at its closest) to the clubhouse/restaurant building. I saw one of the homeowners that I know last night and he said he heard the music so he and his wife came over to listen and enjoy the music. He wanted to 'crash' the party but his wife won't let him. They thought you were great also. All in all quite a success. If you ever need to give a prospective bride /groom a reference source feel free to give them my name and number. I think Kim Feeney will be giving out your name as well. Great job .... well done for Tara and Dylan. My wife and I thank you all. Please give our thanks and appreciation to all of your group. Good luck ...... see you at the Horse Shoe ???? Dennis and Tricia

6/24/10

Al- I have heard many great comments about you guys from people around town since Tuesday. Here are the links: Chad

6/21/10

We all had an incredible time - thank you so much - you guys were awesome!!! All I heard all night is how great you guys were! Tara

5/17/10 The wedding went wonderfully! Thank you so much! Everyone told us how much fun they had with your band and that it was one of the best weddings they’ve ever been to! Kathryn

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5/10/10 Al & Crew, Thank you for doing such a wonderful wedding for Rick & I at the Inn at Erlowest last evening! You were the hit of the night, and kept the celebration going! T.S. Ensemble helped make our dream wedding a reality! We look forward to seeing you again, thank you so much! Warm Regards, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fleming Jr. 4/10/10 Al- everyone had an amazing time and was raving about you guys!!!! Thank you SO much!!! Tracey

Al- 2/27/2010 You guys were amazing. I cant tell you how many people told us that the band rocked. There was so much energy and you kept the dance floor packed. It was everything we hoped foor and we had the time of our lives. Also a special thank you for working with everyone on the "flash dance". It was unbelievable, what a fantastic surprise. If you haven't had the chance yet you should check out the video of it on Dave Bigler's blog, its brilliant. Thank you so much for your efforts, we will be touting your name to any bride looking for a band in upcoming weddings. Jordan and Tessa

Al and the Band 2/20/2010 Thank you very much for playing my Party! The Band was definitely on their “A” game! You guys rocked the house! All anyone talked about after the party was how great the Band was. Joe T.

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Dear Al and the TS Ensemble, Thank you always for your support and generosity! My God we’ve been doing this for a long time!!! May God Bless all of you and your families. Merry Christmas, Love Maria Demartino

Al, 12/28/2010 To you and your awesome band, Merry Christmas and the very best for this Holiday Season! I look forward to seeing you in 2010! Thanks for everything! Carman

Hi Al and TS ENSEMBLE 12/4/2009 Just want to thank you and the rest of TS Ensemble for letting me sing with you. You guys were so great and so much fun!! Thank you for making it such an incredble and special night! Also, thanks for sending along the recordings from Saturday night! This is greatly appreciated! I hope to hear you or see you sometime in the near future. Thanks Again! Xo Lexy

Hi, Al... 11/23/09 Just want to let you know that everyone had a fantastic time at the wedding...The phone hasn't stopped ringing with calls from family and friends. Thank you so much for helping to make this evening a memorable one for Teresa and Dan. Sincerely, Anthony and Grace

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Dear T.S. Ensemble 11/1/09 Thank you for making our wedding reception so wonderful! We really appreciated all of your hard work and had the time of our lives celebrating with your entertainment. Everyone contibues to comment on how great you guys were and how much fun they had! We can’t thank you enough! We look forward to hearing you guys around town in the future! Thanks Again, Lauren & Steve

Dear Al and Band Members, 10/12/09 We wanted to thank you very much for doing such a fantastic job at our daughters wedding at White Pine Camp on 9/18/09. Melissa and Mike were just thrilled with your music and your energy. Our guests all commented that they had never been to a wedding at which the dancing was non-stop and so much fun. Greate job we all had a ball. Melissa feels that she had the “Wedding of Her Dreams” – doesn’t get much better than that. Feel free to use me a reference – you will get a rave review! Thanks again, It was a pleasure working with you. Jane & Greg

Al, 10/10/2009 The wedding wouldn't of been so great, it you guys weren't so good. Honestly, you guys were great!! You told me you would rock out, and you did just that. Thank you and your band for everything, and I hope you guys had a blast too. Look forward to seeing you guys soon. Keep sending me those updates on your shows. Thank You,

Scott Moore

Al, 9/22/09 Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I cannot possibly say it enough. You guys were incredible!!!!! Everyone was talking the next day about how much fun they had at the reception, and TSE was key to that! I loved that all you had to do was hit one drum beat and the entire party was on the dance floor. And tossing in the Ozzy Osbourne song at the end was hilarious. I had no idea my brother-in-law could move like that! Also - thank you for learning my husbands fight song on three days notice. His friends never thought they would hear the KU song in the middle of upstate New York, and they loved it. You are amazing - and we are telling everyone we know to book you NOW! See you soon! Best, Melissa and Mike

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AL 9/22/09 Good afternoon Al, We wanted to thank you very much for the AMAZING performance that TS provided! You all brought fantastic energy and made our wedding day so special! Thank you for involving our audience and for bringing such excitement to our reception. We look forward to watching the wedding video so we can relive the fun music and we greatly appreciated all of your efforts. You guys blew us away. Everyone had such a wonderful time.... Thank you also Al for your recommendations and helpful insight (re: church & cocktail). We really enjoyed working with you! Thanks again, Dina Dear TS Ensemble - September 18, 2009 What a wonderful party your band provided for my daughter Jenny's wedding! Everyone commented on the band - especially the Long Island and New Jersey guests. They were quite impressed. Dave, the bridegroom, enjoyed working with Al to arrange favorite songs to be played. The energy from the band transcended through the crowd and got everyone on their feet. I highly recommend TS Ensemble! You are the best. Sincerely, Sandy & Henry Al, 7/15/09 There are not enough compliments that Tracy and I could give you and band to show our appreciation. You guys really made the night and your performance was A++!!! We are so happy that we chose TS Ensemble to share in our special night. We also can not even begin to count the amount of compliments we received from our guests about the band. Everyone said the same thing; that they wish you could have played for 3 more hours!. The band did an awesome job with our wedding song What a beautiful day!! I don't know if this is a possibility but is there any way you could provide Tracy and I with a copy of the band singing the song. We would be more then willing to provide the CD; we would just love to have the band's version as a keepsake from the best night of our lives!!! If not, we understand. Again, kudos and many, many thank yous to TS Ensemble. If there is anything we can do to help spread the word about TS Ensemble (i.e. testimonials, reviews) we would be more then happy to!!!! Friends of ours that were at the wedding just got engaged so we are going to really push for TS Ensemble!!! Bill & Tracy 8/01/09 I actually don't have a question, but couldn't find a mailing address for you. I just wanted to thank each of you for the superb job you did at our recent fundraiser at the Holiday Inn in Johnstown. You guys were unbelievable. We have received so many positive comments about your performance and hope that we will be able to work with you again. Thank so much! Kelly

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Hi Al, 7/6/09 You guys were absolutely marvelous! Thanks so much for keeping everbody rocking. I took Bridget & Valentino to the airport at 6AM for their honeymoon to Aruba. They were saying how they wished they had danced more. Great job...thanks again! Brenda Al - 6/16/09 Rebecca and I just got back from our honeymoon so pardon the delayed response. The TS Ensemble's performance at our wedding was nothing short of amazing. I heard more compliments on the band than I think I heard my guests compliment me on how well I looked. I was asked several times throughout the night for your information and can attest to handing out many of your business cards, I hope it brings you future business. I recall you mentioning that couples should not short change or think of the reception music any less than our other vendors, and you were absolutely right. We could have paid less for a DJ but he wouldn't have been able to bring the party to life like you guys did. It's been a pleasure doing business with you and I hope you had fun as well at our wedding. Please pass along our thanks and compliments to the rest of the band. Take care! Elliott Dear Al, 5/14/09 Thank you for performing at Champions for Children of the Capital Region! TS Ensemble's energy, enthusiasm, and talent helped our guests enjoy a wonderful night out. Please extend our gratitude to your band members. Nearly 300 guests honored the Carey Family, Double H Ranch, Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York. and SEFCU. We hope you enjoyed this annual special event as much as we did. By celebrating with us, you have made a valuable contribution to Northeast Parent & Child Society's mission to protect children, preserve families, and strengthen the communities we serve. Friends like you make it possible for our agency to annually help more than 5,000 of our troubled neighbors to heal from trauma and build better futures. Thanks again for a great evening! Sincerely, Sari & Donald Al, 4/18/09 I’d like to thank you & your band for doing such a great job ay my sisters wedding! The guests were thrilled with the performance and we all had a fabulous time! Thanks for the upcoming events…I’ll pass along and hopefully we can catch an upcoming performance. Thank you again for making it such a great wedding! Josephine

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Al & All of TS Ensemble 4/18/09 Thanks you so much for your wonderful performance on our wedding day 7/11/08. You really know how to get everyone on the dance floor! Our guests thoroughly enjoyed your entertainment, as did I! Your professionalism is note-worthy. Our night was so much fun – we danced all night long! Thanks again, Sarah & Scott Al, 3/15/09 We just wanted to give you all a big thank you for the great job you all did at Mike's Birthday Party. I received many phone calls today asking about the bad and complimenting on how great the music was. We really appreciate you traveling to Buffalo for us. We expect to see you at many events in the future. A Big thanks for making my husbands 65th Birthday Celebration the best. Sincerely, Carol T Al, 12/29/08 We had an amazing time. We cant thank you enough for being so great especially with all the crazy weather conditions. It was such a memorable night!! I will refer your band to anyone I know who is getting married or for any event! Thanks Again! Kristen Al, 12/24/08 This is great! Thank you guys so much. I plan for early November next year and I'm already working with The Palace Theatre on a date so that I can get the restaurants lined up. You guys are fantastic! Felix AL Hi Al, Thank you for the Great job you did with Manzella. They loved everything!!!!!!! I can always count on you. Thank you for everything. I appreciate all that you do. Maria DeMartino Event Planner//Wedding Coordinator Glen Sanders Mansion [email protected]

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Hi Al, Thanks so much for your Email. Everyone had a great time at the wedding, including Matt and I! The music was outstanding and really made the night. I never thought I'd see my husbands 80+ year old grandfather rock out to Journey!! Thank you again for an evening we will never forget! Amanda

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Al – thank you so very much!!!!! You and the band were really terrific and everyone had a wonderful time!!! Thanks for letting Dick and my brother have fun with the polka!! My brother is a great drummer and has played with many bands in the past. He learned many years ago from Louie Bellson.

We hope you enjoyed our crowd and had fun also! Thanks again – Dan & Judi 8/12/08 Thank you for a wonderful wedding Al. Everything was great. I can’t tell you how many times we were asked… “Where did you find the band?” “ They were amazing.” “They really kept the energy going.” “Are they from Albany?” Loida

8/8/08 Dear Al, Terry and Band, Thinking back to a beautiful July 5th day and remembering what a great time we all had at Justin & Kristy’s wedding, the only thing brighter than the sunshine was the smiles on their faces as everything came beautifully together. I just had to send you a note to say once again what a tremendous job you all did… and Terry, “Some Where Over The Rainbow” was perfect!! Thanks again for making our day so special. Sandra R.

7/21/08 Hi Al, Just wanted to thank you for the awesome job at our daughter's wedding. A lot of our friends have kids Kristin's age who will be getting married in the future and I will definitely be recommending you. You truly made this wedding fun!! Susan B. Hi Al! 5/30/08 Just wanted to say thanks again for doing the party this past Friday- we had sooooo much fun and everyone thought your band was soooo amazing! Rick & I hope to be in contact in the near future. Best Wishes, Amy A.

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Subject: Emily & Justin's wedding-5/17/08 To Al Santoro & All the band members of TS Ensemble, TS Ensemble must stand for "Truly Spectacular". because that's what you were last Saturday night when you performed for Emily & Justin's wedding reception @ The Belhurst. You had the entire wedding party and all our guests from the youngest to the oldest on the dance floor from the first musical note you struck. Without a doubt you engaged all our guests in the spirit of the evening and people can't stop talking about the most fun wedding reception they ever attended with best party music they've ever danced to. We can't thank you enough for making the evening a memory that will last a lifetime! Linda PS I've already had 2 different couples ask for info on TS Ensemble so they can book you for their wedding receptions in 09. I told them to get busy and book you immediately!

1/28/08 Hi, I just want to say you guys were fantastic at Fuller Roads Installation Dinner on Saturday night. I have been to countless boring Installation dinners with bands who could not keep guests’ attention for an hour after dinner. You guys managed to keep the place full (and the dance floor) until you ended. In my opinion, there is nothing like a live band versus a DJ; especially one that can keep the audience’s attention for so long. Thanks again for a great time! Cheryl B. Al, Thank you for making our wedding perfect, The T.S. Ensemble did such a great job. Our guests has a great time. Please let us know where you are playing. We check your website, we made it to the show on the Captain JP on Thanksgiving Eve. As usual it was great! Thanks again, Tara and Bill

12/18/07 TS Ensemble We want to thank you for making our wedding truly and event to remember for not only us, nut for all our guests! Our friends and family are still talking about our reception (Sept. 7, 2007) like it was yesterday. And we have heard nothing but the greatest comments about the Jazz Trio. Thanks again and Happy Holidays, Lisa & Chris

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12/06/07 Al and band, I was waiting to thank you for the WONDERFUL job you did at our wedding, until I did the thank notes....but I feel like I need to respond to this email. Ray and I were thrilled with the excellent job you did at our wedding on Dec 1st. It was like a dream come true and we couldn't have asked for anything more. You learned our song, and it sounded just as good (if not better) than Jack Johnson. We were so happy and would just like to thank you for everything! We wish we could go hear you play at the Desmond New Year's Eve, but we'll be on our honeymoon...I'm sure we'll catch you soon. Thanks for everything! Jen and Ray

11/21/07 Al, We enjoyed your band at my sister Lynne's wedding. Everyone raved about how danceable your music is and what fabulous entertainers you all are. It was great seeing you all again. It brought back memories of our daughter Angel's wedding. We are thrilled that you want to post Angel and Patrick's wedding pictures on your website. Thank You, Angel S.

11/17/07 Al, You were awesome. Everyone loved you and your band. We were just with friends this evening, and they said it was the best band they ever heard. Thanks to you and your ensemble in making our wedding spectacular! You are a special group that plays from your heart, and it shows by your performances. Warm regards, Lynne

10/13/07 Dear Al and TS ENSEMBLE, I'm writing from my office because I wanted to send a quick note to thank you again for helping to make our daughter's Bat Mitzvah celebration party the success it was. You are the best band in the Capital District, hands down! After our eldest daughter's event 2 years ago, I had no doubt you could do it again and you did. The kids were kept busy and happy, the adults were kept dancing on their feet. It was a difficult weekend, after losing my brother to his battle with cancer just a month before, and with so many of my relatives and friends unable to make the trip in. On another note, I enjoy receiving your emails informing me of your gigs. I can't always make it, but occasionally do find my way with a group of friends. So next time you see a group of middle aged woman dancing like they're still in their 20s, you'll know one of them is probably me. Sincerely, Cheryl R.

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10/27/07 TS Ensemble, We just couldn't wait to write to you to tell you just how perfect you made our wedding day of October 6th! Your band is fabulous!!! Your talent, sense of humor and professionalism are just a few of your attributes! We couldn't stop talking about how great you guys are! The best part was getting home from our honeymoon and listening to all our friends and family talk about how great the band was! Everyone keeps asking us where we found you guys and we're both more than happy to give them your website to check you out! We are just so pleased with everything you did for us that day. We wanted an elegant and classy wedding, but wanted fun mixed into it, which isn't always easy to do. Well, you guys did a great job of getting all our friends and family up dancing and involved in the festivities. Even my 74 year old aunt who suffers from arthritis danced the night away! She said she paid for it the next couple of days, but it was worth it! Again, we both can't thank you enough! And my guests also wanted to let you know how great you guys were! I told them I would pass along the message. Thank you for a job well-done! And we wish you continued success in the future! We love you guys! Love, Tom & Lisa 10/15/07 Dear AL and members of TS Ensemble - Doug and I wanted to thank all of you for the FABULOUS job you did at Jenn and Matt's wedding at The Sagamore. The band was phenomenal and everyone loved the music you sang and played. You all definitely contributed to making this wedding the fairy tale wedding that my daughter wanted. Thank you again!!!! Best wishes Suzanne and Douglas Al 10/4/07 My son was home from Hollywood a week ago for a wedding. When he came home from a reception at Riverstone Manor, he said it was the best band he had heard. I know, I and many others are looking forward to hear you at the 50th Dinner Dance on October 19 at the Albany Country Club . I am planning to go out and get a cd to play at the table for us to sell tickets. It there is anything you need us to do let us know. Craig O. Dear Al, and the TS Ensemble Band, 9/19/07 Just a note to let you know how much we enjoyed your band playing at our daughter's wedding. Your band was everything we wanted and more. You played your heart out and worked very hard to make everyone enjoy themselves. The music played was danceable and had everyone on the dance floor. You all were very professional and looked fabulous all dressed up for this very special occasion. You really know how to put on a show and I would recommend you and your band to anyone who likes a band to take over the dance floor. Thanks again, Al, and all the best to you and your band. Angel S.

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Hi Al 8/28/07 Thank you for making the Satins, Silks and Stars “Fire and Ice” Gala such a wonderful event! The guest had a fantastic time dancing to you music and it was a perfect mix of music for everyone! I look forward to working with you in the future! Karen G. Dear Al, 5/8/07 Northeast Parent & Child Society would like to thank you for supporting the 4000 children and families we serve a year through the generosity of your ad. The monies raised through our Children of Champions Program Book will help to enrich the daily lives of our children. Thankyou for supporting our mission to protect children, reserve families and strengthen communities. Gratefully yours, Pat M. Al, Just wanted to drop you a line to say a HUGE thank you for the event on Friday night. I'm sorry that I couldn't spend more time getting to know you or the band members, as I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off...but my mom said she spoke to you many times, and I have heard nothing but wonderful things about the band this year. If your up for it - I'm sure next year will be a shoe-in. Please give thanks to the rest of your team for such an outstanding evening. Aimee D. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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Tim and I want to say “Thank you” ahead because we love your music. Tim’s really excited about jamming with all of you. Your going to make our wedding a great one and one to remember. All of you are so talented in many different ways.

THANK YOU TS ENSEMBLE!!!

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Hi Al, I spoke with Tara and Brian on their way down to the Florida keys and they were ecstatic about the entire party and specifically the entertainment. You did a great job! Look forward to working with you again soon. Christine

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Al, I just wanted to take a moment to send you a note to say "Thank You" to you and the entire band. The TS Ensemble made my wedding on June 9th the "talk of the town"!! All of my friends and relatives are still talking about how great the band was and how much fun they had. The dance floor was constantly packed!! You guys have so much energy and brought a lot of excitement to the wedding. Also, Nick and I can not thank you enough for playing the song for our first dance. I never imagined that you would be able to learn it so quickly. The bands willingness to learn the song on such short notice impressed me beyond words. You guys are amazing!! Thanks, again!!

JoAnn E. Al, I wanted to commend and thank your group for the great performance last Saturday. Every comment was extremely positive in every way. Thanks for a great job. Jim T. Dear Al and the TS Ensemble, Thank you so much for the wonderful job you did with the music at our wedding. The music and your band were fabulous and everyone had an amazing time dancing. Our Guests can’t stop talking about how great the band was Thank you so much for being such a major part of our special day! Yours truly, Amanda & Kevin Dear Al, Thank you for all that you do to make our Brides and their families happy! I truly feel privileged to work with you. Merry Christmas and may God Bless you and your family. Love Maria DeMartino Glen Sanders Mansion AL, We were truly honored to have the TS Ensemble take part in or wedding reception at The Glen Sanders Mansion on August 18th, 2006. The TS Ensemble established the perfect atmosphere for people to enjoy the day. We were especially pleased with the diversity of your performance. The jazz trio set the mood far a classy and romantic cocktail hour, which everyone enjoyed. The introductions were tremendous, as was the performance of the first dance. Following our dance, the celebration truly began. Your renditions of timeless classics during dinner, followed by music from all generations and genres kept the dance floor packed all night long. Several guests referred to the TS Ensemble as "the best band they'd ever heard." The TS Ensemble will forever be remembered in our hearts as a special part of our wedding day. You are professional, first-class musicians and entertainers, and we look forward to seeing you play again soon Sincerely, Michael and Macaire

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Dear Al and the Band, I just wanted to let you know that Joe and I loved the job you did at our wedding! It was “kickin” and everyone asked “where did you find the band.” You guys really made it fun. The dancing didn’t stop! Sincerely, Elizabeth Dear Al & TS Ensemble Sorry it has taken so long to acknowledge you, but we haven’t forgotten you. Thanks so much for the fantastic job you did at our wedding. The music was great you played everything we requested and more!! I also enjoyed singing with the band. Thanks again for making our day so special! Debbie and Mike Dear Al, Thank you so much for traveling out here to play our wedding. You guys did a great job! You had everyone on the dance floor and made our reception memorable not to mention a blast! Our guests are still talking about how awesome you were! We will gladly recommend you to anyone and everyone! Thank you again for a fabulos job! Todd and Angela Dear Al, We wanted to say thank you for the wonderful job you did for Alex’s wedding. You and your band were terrific – the wedding wouldn’t have been the same without you! Sincerely, Karen C. Dear Al & the TS Ensemble I would like to thank you for you outstanding performance at the dinner reception for the Department of Energy’s State Energy Program Regional Conference at the Saratoga Inn. I received so much positive feedback from our guests. You were all great sports for working the audience and trying to get them up and dancing. The true die hards at the end really had a great time dancing and singing with you. It was a pleasure working with you, and will continue to TS ensemble to everyone I know. Again, thank you for providing the terrific entertainment. I will certainly keep the band in mind for our next event. Very truly yours, Amy D. Thank you for being a part of our special day. Your service and professionalism were very much appreciated. Sincerely, Melissa and David

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Dear Mr. Santoro My husband and I want to thank you and your band for an exceptional evening of music. Wow, you really know how to keep a dance floor hopping. All of our family and friends have raved. Thanks for you talent and expertise our daughter’s Wedding Reception will long be remembered as a great dancing party. Your reputation is well-deserved, and I would not hesitate to recommend you to my friends and family. With gratitude, Janie G.