Special Productions

"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." ~ Ross Bower (Groom)~

"I booked 56 DAZE for the Northwest Ohio Rib-Off as well as the Our Lady of Perpetual Help church festival (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." ~ Jim Roman  (Event Planner) ~

"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 to fast. 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." ~ Brent Jarnicki  (Groom) ~

"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 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.” ~ Kasey Berthelot  (Bride) ~

"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 the 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." John Schuette (Father of the Groom)~

"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!" ~David Hautamaki (Father of the Bride) ~

"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 2 Holiday Corporate Parties- one for 400 guests and 300 guests.  I have done this for the last 6 years and these events have been a tremendous success.  We were looking for someone to come in and shake things up; 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 and frankly, they are much better live.  We took a chance and hired 56Daze 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 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 band 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 we plan to have them every year!!" ~ Ruby Sooch, MD (Independent  Emergency Physicians) ~

"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!" ~ Carey Jaros-Farmery (Bride)  ~

"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!!" ~ Jennifer Darmanin-Holahan  (Bride) ~

"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!" ~ Mark Simon  (Surface Combustion, Inc.) ~

"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." ~ Megan Rockey (Bride) ~

"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!" ~ Melanie Fater (Bride)  ~

"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!" ~ Tammy Kaye (Mother of the Bride)  ~

"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." ~Denise Shaffstall (Mother of the Bride) ~

I am writing this note to recommend 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 it you look at the "Bobarazzi" 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!" ~Sandy Brown (Mother of the Bride) ~