Rye, New York September 2022
From the FOB at Shenorck Shore Club: “Everything about Michael and his band is professional and absolutely first-rate. They are all top-of-the-game musicians who can play in every genre. Michael is a fantastic vocalist, and a pitch-perfect emcee to boot. From my guests I’ve heard nothing but praise for him and his band, who have entertained at my two daughters’ weddings. Michael also makes the logistical details easy. He does a lot of the work for you. There are many, many good reasons that reviews of the band are filled with superlatives. If I had another daughter who was getting married, my first call would be to Michael, to save the date.”
Top class, top notch
This band made the first big party for all of our guests since pre-COVID… the party of a lifetime! We put their flexibility to the test with COVID shifts over two years, and they rose to the occasion every time with grace. Then they nailed it! This band is better than a dream come true, they literally played the crowd as if they knew every song that could bring out the happy in each and every person: dancing, smiling, and loving on each other!
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Darelle Holden in Earshot Jazz Magazine
MBB songstress Darelle Holden is featured in the February 2022 edition of Earshot Jazz Magazine. https://michaelbensonband.com/band/#darelle
Darelle Holden: Three Generations of Seattle’s First Family of Jazz
Best Live Band
Comment made last night at Willows Lodge Woodinville, for the fourth time in four weeks: “Best live band I’ve ever heard”. Image by Cory Parris – Seattle Wedding Photographer!
We’re baaack!
We’re back folks! See ya’ll in summer ’21.
IMAGE by: Sullivan & Sullivan Studioshttps://sullivanandsullivanstudios.com with Mike Benson, Darelle Holden, Alexey Nikolaev, Brian Monroney, Pete Molner, Osama Afifi
Prophetic words
“Remember the prophetic words from my third daughter’s wedding: Find out when Michael Benson is available, then select your wedding day”.
Father of bride, Bellevue WA.
Image by Hanna Stevens.
Far and away
The CEO of Emerald City Trapeze Arts approached the stage at end of our recent show there, feeling the urge to say “we’ve heard every type of band here for the past 3 years and you are far and away the best of all of them”. We appreciated the compliment.
Still talking
We could not have asked for a more perfect night from you guys. Everyone is still talking about your performance and the energy you brought to the reception. Thank you for making our night unforgettable!
Image at The Dome Room, Arctic Club Hotel Seattle.
Recent raves
Our recent clients put it this way…
“We couldn’t tell if you were playing recorded music. Your sound is that good” – Captain Whidbey Inn
“So gracious, so professional, so thoughtful” – Mercer Island VFW
“You were phenomenal. Our friends and family were particularly awed by your rapping skills” – Port Gamble Pavilion
“We’d heard so many great things about you but nothing prepared us for the party you created” – Woodmark Hotel
“Our musician friends were amazed by your musicianship” – Alderbrook resort
“Folks kept saying you were the best band they’d ever heard” – Admiral’s House
“The band was fabsolutely terrific! Their musical skills were wonderfully evident and so was their warm spirit and graciousness” – Smith Tower
Photo image by Azzura Photography http://www.azzuraphotography.com/