what people say about us

Our mission is simply this: to spread happiness through good music. Please read some of the following commentary from our clients, and see just how well we’re accomplishing our mission.
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“Yes, the event was a success! So thank you, the band sounded terrific, and everyone had a really good time!”

Janeen Saltman, JKS Events, the Event Planner for the American Folk Art Museum Benefit, TriBeCa Rooftop, November, 2009
“You did an AMAZING job at the wedding, we’re so appreciative. We couldn’t be happier!”

Vanessa & Robert, Pier 60, Chelsea Piers, October 2009
‘Paul did a tremendous job; each and every musician was a true professional, and Paul’s singing voice is great. We lost count of how many compliments we received about Paul and his band. Keep it up!”
Jess & Jordan, Rafael Wine Vineyards, September 2009
“Dear Paul: George and I would like to thank you for the wonderful job you did during our Ceremony. So many people have complimented us on your singing. You have a wonderful talent, and we want to thank you for making our wedding so special.”

Marianela & George, St. Finbar’s Roman Catholic Church, August, 2009
“I wanted to thank you again for the wonderful night of fun and music you and the band provided. It was the most fun Matt & I have ever had – much thanks to you.”

Noelle & Matt, Villa Barone Manor, June 2008
“Today is the day after our spectacular event, and the visions of this very special day are still overpowering. It is hard to concentrate on any other thought exclusively, without the images of the performance popping up in thought and in speech. We have received many phone calls from guests who have attended our event last night, none without expression of their extreme enthusiasm and excitement they have experienced. You have conducted and organized the entertainment for our event with extreme professionalism. The expertise and talent displayed was overpowering. The performance was superb and will not be forgotten by any guest, young or old. You have worked with us since the get go, to understand our music preferences, met every request and delivered a Class A performance. Your performance was “on the money”. We appreciate all your sincere efforts. You have made what could have been a very stressful and chaotic evening, into an organized, breathtaking, free flowing and enjoyable event. My wife and I have both expressed the fact that last night our focus was solely on each other with the influence of the music and enjoyed dancing all night long. With such focus it was hard to be distracted for any reason from the enjoyment of each other. You have made this special event, enjoyable for all patrons fortunate enough to attend. This is and will probably remain the most memorable day of our lives. Yourself and the others you have organized for the affair displayed talent, professionalism, and skill second to none. Paul Rich And Orchestra was SUPERB!! EXCELLENT!! WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!! Thanks and good luck. Thanks for making our wedding magical!”

Phyllis & Adam, the Grand Prospect Hall, September 2007
“My wife and I cannot say enough about this band. They made our wedding night truly special by playing the wedding classics as well as playing a number of our favorite songs. The voices and medleys were as perfect as if you were listening to the CD itself. In fact, one of our guests mentioned that she did not know we switched to a CD in the middle of the reception. We told her that, no that wasn't a CD, but that the band was still playing. Her eyes showed her disbelief as she stated that this was the best band she ever heard at a wedding. Paul was instrumental in helping Michelle and I prepare our special day. He helped us with putting together a small two-piece jazz ensemble together for our cocktail hour as well as picking out our song for our entrance. While they played wedding favorites, I was amazed at how they were able to transition to Del Shannon, Johnny Cash and Outkast. I felt that no song was beyond them. The greatest testimony to a band is the amount of people dancing at the event. I can say with certainty that our seats were completely empty as everyone was on the dance floor. The band can flat out play and sing. You can see that they are appreciative of their craft and what they bring to the table. I would recommend them for any event you are throwing. They simply are the best in the tri-state area.”

Michele & Guy, The Chart House, November 2006
"We can't say enough great things about Paul and his band. Paul and his group emceed the evening flawlessly, was happy to meet a few of our special requests and brought a lot of energy. He had 3 generations on the dance floor from our 'first dance' through the encore."

Kadlec Wedding, Canoe Brook Country Club, June 2006
‘I've been meaning for months (three to be exact) to get in touch and send a proper thank you for the fantastic job you and the band did at our wedding. We cannot thank you enough for being such an integral part of our special day. We appreciated your professionalism, your ease to work with, and your gift for entertaining! The whole evening was so much more than I had ever expected. One of my secret wedding fears was that the dance floor would be empty. While meeting with you before the wedding certainly helped to calm some of those worries, nothing could have prepared me for the perfect celebration you created. You had everyone up dancing! I can truly say EVERYONE loved you...including my hard-to-please father, the groom's side of the family who had never been to such a party, our friends who are dancers, and the guests from young to old. It was obvious that you "read" (interpreted) the crowd and played the songs we all enjoyed. For weeks after the wedding I received phone calls from guests singing your praises or more specifically saying, "I just heard Prince on the radio, remember when Paul played that at your wedding?" You made the evening so memorable! Your musical selections for each portion of the evening fit wonderfully. The blend of voices and instrumentals was beautiful. From the jazz to ballads to the dance hits, the sound was unbeatable. Your recommendations were right on. And your Mazurka was perfection! I cannot thank you enough for making our wedding day the best of our lives. Jason and I would love to recommend you to anyone looking for a great band.”

Erica & Jason, Villa Barone Manor, June 2006
‘One of the best things we did for our wedding was to have Paul Rich Band. They had done a friend’s wedding reception and we enjoyed it so much we decided to hire his band for our wedding too. I was a little concerned because not only would we have various age groups among the guests but also there were different cultures to consider since many of our parents’ guests were Korean but Paul read the crowd precisely and knew exactly how to get all the people involved. There were lots of dancing and celebration and many people have complimented how great the band was. Paul is also very knowledgeable and professional and gives great suggestions. I would highly recommend Paul and his band to anyone who’s looking to have a great time and music at their party.”

Julie & John, Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy, April 2006
“Wow, what can I say? You ROCK! On behalf of the Board, staff and members of STANY, I just wanted to let you know that we all thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment that you and your band provided at both Lisa Utasi’s President’s Reception and the 68th Annual STANY Dinner. We have received nothing but positive feedback from our members and guests, which is a rare thing with this group. I also wanted to let you know that the Diamond Sponsor After Party was a huge hit. People did not want it to end. We actually extended the party and kept the DJ for an additional our. Thank you for providing such a wonderful DJ for us. They played great music and were not only professional - they were very nice. Once again, many thanks for helping to make this year’s STANY Dinner and President’s Reception memorable and enjoyable for all. I look forward to working with you in the future.”

Kimberly Unger, Executive Director, Securities Traders Association of New York (STANY), Water Club AND Grand Hyatt New York City, April 2004