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    Sarah C. Sent on 12/22/2022
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    Unbeatable Night

    Shimmer was my top choice band for my December wedding, and they did not disappoint! In fact, they’re all anyone could talk about throughout the evening and into the following days. I would hands down recommend and work with them again. Thank you for the perfect night of entertainment!

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    Sarah & Zack. Thank you! Truly our pleasure. Congratulations and best wishes to you over the many wonderful years to come. Thank you for having us. Jay/Shimmer
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    Wonderful band!

    I'm a local wedding planner and have worked with Shimmer Band several times. Every time, they do an incredible job and go above and beyond! They are responsive, professional, talented and kind.
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    Florence H. Sent on 11/07/2022
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    They were perfect!!!

    Shimmer was so GREAT!! Every single person at our wedding reception commmented on how great this music was! Shimmer made the night wonderful and pulled everyone into the dance floor with a perfect selection of tunes. Vocalists and back up were beyond excellent- thank you Shimmer, for making my daughters wedding perfect! Hey this band- you will be so glad you did!!!

    Shimmer's reply:

    Truly our pleasure Florence! Thank you very much for letting Shimmer share this special day with you.
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    Rachel C. Sent on 11/04/2022
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    Highly recommend Shimmer!

    We absolutely loved working with Shimmer! They performed at our wedding on October 9, 2022 and countless guests have told us how wonderful they were. They did a great job picking a mix of songs based on our preferences, and they had everyone on the dance floor all night. We could go on and on about how fantastic they were. From a very energetic hora, to the amazing singers, Shimmer really was one of the best decisions we made in regards to our wedding day.
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    Jessica M. Sent on 09/15/2020
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    Amazing Band!!!

    Choosing Shimmer Band to perform at our reception was one of the best decisions we made! They truly elevated our reception to the next level. They played great sets with included a variety of current songs and classics, and they were very engaging with the guests. All our guests had a great time dancing and listening to their music, and there was not one moment when the dance floor was empty. Shimmer Band even took the time to learn a new song for our first dance, which made the reception very special. We also appreciated working with Shimmer Band during COVID-19, as they were just as concerned about health and safety as we were and helped us take the necessary safety precautions for the reception. We 100% recommend Shimmer Band for any couple looking for a fun, lively, and professional wedding band to perform at their reception!!!
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    Annie D. Sent on 05/13/2022
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    Absolutely incredible wedding band

    Shimmer was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! They were absolutely incredible and the dance floor was packed the entire wedding! All I was hoping for during our wedding was that everyone would dance and have an amazing time and literally from the moment the band started playing until the end of the night, the dance floor was full. All of our friends loved them and all of our parents friends were also out there dancing. They were so wonderful to work with throughout the planning process as well. I really couldn't recommend them more!
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    Mora S. Sent on 05/08/2022
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    Shimmer brought the FUN and the vocals!!!

    I speak for everyone at our wedding when I say that Shimmer MADE our reception!! They were the perfect balance of fun and energy combined with strong vocals to back it up! Huge thanks to the entire band for making it an incredibly memorable day and night!!!
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    Claire Sent on 04/16/2022
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    Absolutely Incredible - Highly Recommend

    Shimmer exceeded our expectations and made our wedding night THE BEST! Their talent is exceptional, extremely fun and engaging, and very professional. Would recommend them 100%! We and all of our guests can’t stop talking about how incredible they were!

    Shimmer's reply:

    Truly our pleasure. We had a wonderful time and all the wedding professionals we worked with at your reception were wonderful. Congratulations and best wishes for many wonderful years to come!
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    Meredith M. Sent on 03/10/2022
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    Best wedding band ever

    Oh my gosh. Shimmer was the HIGHLIGHT of our reception. We had never heard them play in person and chose them solely based on their sizzle reel (and because we thought they were a great value) - decent-sized ensemble and good variety in their music for a fair price. They BLEW US AWAY. I would recommend them 1,000 times over and have shared their name with so many of our guests! Every single time a guest talks to us about our wedding, they always mention how great our band was! We obviously thought they would be good or we wouldn't have hired them, but their ability to read the room, play music the crowd was feeling, and just generally KILL IT was astounding for the price. I did not want the night to end! I absolutely recommend Shimmer for any wedding or event, you will not regret it!!!!
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    Patricia A. Sent on 03/16/2023
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    Detail Oriented & Phenomenal Experience

    Working with the band team at Shimmer was an absolute joy. From the moment we started planning, Jay (the band manager) communicated clearly and quickly. It is obvious this team truly cares about each and every event they are a part of. As a planning team, it is so important to work with team that not only cares about the client experience but performs when it comes to the day of the event. Shimmer goes above and beyond every time to ensure all aspects of the client experience are top notch! We look forward to future opportunities to work alongside this talented and caring group of musicians.
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    Debra K. Sent on 10/09/2021
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    Perfect Wedding ❤️

    My daughter recently got married at The Barn of Chapel Hill, great venue I might add…But the band Shimmer was awesome! The dance floor was full all night!!! They played a variety of music. People not dancing enjoyed the music as well! I told my daughter I wanted them to play for my birthday!!! They are awesome!!!

    Shimmer's reply:

    Thank you so much Debra, you guys were a great audience. It was truly our pleasure. It was a beautiful ceremony and reception. A perfect day at a wonderful venue.
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    Michael H. Sent on 04/30/2019
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    Mobile Wedding

    Shimmer was amazing. They made our wedding so much fun. They had everyone engaged and on the dancefloor. Band and singers are incredibly talented. Easy to work with and responsive throughout the entire planning process (all the logistics were perfect - we had very specific requests on certain segments of songs we wanted played for our first dances, certain 'must play' and 'don't play' songs, etc. and they were perfect). We couldn't have been happier and would recommend them to anyone planning their wedding.
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    Christi P. Sent on 05/08/2021
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    Will exceed your expectations!

    Shimmer Band was fantastic! Jay was very easy to work with. They put on an amazing show and everyone had a blast. We are very happy that we had them at our wedding and would highly recommend them!
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    Sarah B. Sent on 10/31/2019
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    Absolutely fantastic!

    Shimmer Band was truly wonderful and was a key part in making our wedding the best ever! From their assistance in customizing our first dance, timeline of the reception, coordinating a dance with the bridesmaids, interaction with the crowd, and just keeping the party going the entire time, they were wonderful! Everyone had a blast and even the non-dancers in the group were out on the dance floor! If you are lucky enough to have Shimmer Band play your reception, you won't be disappointed! We want to go back and do it all over again without changing a thing!

    Shimmer's reply:

    Truly our pleasure! I think we might have had more fun then yours guests did. What a great reception. Our very best wishes to you both and thank you for the kind words!
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    Bridget C. Sent on 01/04/2021
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    Incredible band

    We hired Shimmer Band for my recent wedding and they were absolutely incredible. Not only were they incredible responsive and helpful during the planning process, but their performance was nothing short of AMAZING! They kept our guests dancing the entire time and played a perfect mix of songs. We are STILL hearing from our guests how great they were. They made the night. 10/10 would recommend Shimmer!!!!!!
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    Alex H. Sent on 10/09/2019
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    Awesome Dance Party with Shimmer Band!

    Incredible experience with Shimmer band! Both singer's were great, the horn section as amazing as well as the rest of the band. They really captured the energy of the crowd and kept everyone dancing through the night!
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    Nathan C. Sent on 11/16/2020
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    First Class

    Everything about Shimmer was fantastic for our wedding. They were great to work with and were phenomenal playing!
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    Sara A. Sent on 01/01/2021
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    The best vendor of my wedding! Guests still talking about SHIMMER!

    WOW! Shimmer was by far the best vendor from my wedding. Not only were they amazing and timely with communication, they were able to customize songs and preferences for my father/daughter dance. Jay was a pleasure to work with! They also allowed our best man to play the harmonica with them on stage to "Piano Man". My venue, The Omni Hotel, immediately wanted to hire them for future parties. I will forever compare all wedding bands to Shimmer, and none will come close to comparing!! I can't recommend this band enough.
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    Mac O. Sent on 08/30/2020
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    Amazing Wedding Band

    Shimmer Band helped make our wedding night even more special. They can play songs across a wide range of musical genres, but they were the perfect Motown band we were looking for. They played all the songs we wanted to hear from the songlist on their website, and they even learned a couple of songs we really wanted to hear by request. Shimmer Band brought the energy and had our guests dancing all night. I would strongly recommend working with this group. They're professional, adaptable, and a ton of fun!
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    Margaret R. Sent on 07/24/2020
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    Shimmer band

    We had the shimmer band for our wedding and all I can say is AMAZING! They played all the songs we picked out and more. I wanted a very classic wedding band but also upbeat and they hit every nail on the head!
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    Lucia D. Sent on 10/12/2019
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    Awesome band!! Loved by everyone!

    This is my second experience with Shimmer, and they by far did not disappoint. When people talk about my wedding, they say how much fun they had first (probably because they have to lead with that) and then talk about how incredible the band is. I wish I could have a party every year with them involved.
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    Elizabeth Sent on 07/29/2019
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    So glad we went with Shimmer!! 10/10

    Choosing a band was one of the most important decisions that we made for our wedding and we could not have been happier with Shimmer!! 10 out of 10 times if we had to make the decision again we would choose them. They were great to work with leading up to the wedding: responsive, willing to accommodate our requests and our feedback on the song list, and their professionalism was fantastic. They were on time and had everything they needed to put on a great show and boy did they ever! Our dance floor was FULL all night and our guests have been raving about what a FUN party the night was! They were interactive with our guests and kept the energy up all night. We wish we could be guests at their next wedding because it was just so much fun!!
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    Anne Sent on 06/11/2019
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    Amazing wedding reception band

    Shimmer is amazing. They played at my daughters wedding on June 8th. Totally engaged our guests to dance and sing- young and old! They also did an excellent job announcing the wedding party and playing the first dance selections. I would highly recommend them.

    Shimmer's reply:

    Our pleasure Anne, thank you so much for choosing Shimmer!
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    Janet S. Sent on 06/02/2019
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    Super Shimmer Band

    Shimmer kept our guests dancing all night long, and EVERYONE raved about how great they were - especially the lead female vocalist who sounded just like Tina Turner and looked even better! Everyone was so talented and wonderful to work with!
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    Ann M. Sent on 05/30/2019
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    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

    If you want a band that gets your guests off their feet then this is the band for you! Shimmer created magic at our wedding. Guests were asking for their contact info and commented on how amazing the band was. They made the atmosphere so much fun! Not only are they talented, but a pleasure to work with. One of the band members went out of his way to create a beautiful first dance song with my best friend. It was a moment I will never forget. Thank you! Thank you!

    Shimmer's reply:

    It was truly our pleasure! We had a great time and we are so glad you and all the guests did as well. Thank you for choosing Shimmer!
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