Testimonials

Thompsons, Tauranga

"Hey Eugene

We just wanted to send you an email to say a BIG THANK YOU to you and your band for the fantastic music and your professional service.  You really made the night a huge success, all of our guests are still raving about the band.  The songs you sang were fantastic and you really read the crowd.  From what I can remember there wasn't a time when there wasn't someone on the dance floor.  Will most definitley recommend you to anyone, you guys were just amazing.

Thanks again"

Richard and Jacqui thompson

Wedding- charlemagne lodge Tga

6/5/11

Jill Astle

"Without a lie one of the most nerve wrecking things about my wedding day was choosing the music!

I knew Eugene through his previous band and every time we had been to a function we they were playing everyone in the room was up and dancing, so we put our trust in Eugene and left the playlist  to his discretion .I couldn't have hoped for better!

The music Five O'clock Shadow played was so well suited to our 160 guests and much to my delight there weren't many sitting down.

We had so many calls asking who the band was, I felt compelled to write a reference.

The  band was so professional and easy to deal with and if you choose

them to play for you I assure you, you will feel the same way!"

Wedding- Tga Racecourse ,Dec 2009

 Will coltart, Taupo

"Hi Eugene,

You  worked hard, and certainly made the day less stressful for me with your assurances, and the performance was absolutely outstanding. And I literally mean that was the best wedding performance I've seen, including your playlist on the night.

Consequently since then I've been going out of my way to recommend you thoroughly, and I would be very surprised if you didn't get a lot more work from it. If you ever need a reference for a potential client, you should feel free to get them to contact me directly.

I'll continue to recommend you guys.

Thanks! You guys did an amazing job"

Wedding -Taupo Yacht Club, 29/1/2011

Bethlehem College Ball 2011-Band/DJ package

 Rob and Kellie Scott

"Hi Eugene,

Thank you so much for the amazing performance that you did for our wedding.  It was the icing on the cake to an awesome day, you guys made it perfect!  Thank you for playing earlier for the guests, it really set the mood for the rest of the night and we have had many compliments on the cocktail guitar set that you played through dinner.  You read the mood and timing perfectly and made your music suit.

The quality of sound that you produce is top level.  The vocals of your band were really amazing, especially when you were belting out some trickier songs!

The playlist that you chose was perfect.  You read the audience so well and you had people dancing from the age of 18 months through to 65!  You played music that suited everybody and I can't remember one person who didn't get up for a dance.  The band interacted so well with the audience and made it a lot of fun.

Also thank you for the quick responses to our many questions, your calm personality allowed us to feel secure about that part of our day

We have had soo many positive comments about your performance from our guests and we recommended you to all.  We can't speak highly enough of you and what you do.

Please use  this as a testimonal, we wish you all the best for your future performances.

We hope to dance to your music again one day!"

Kindest regards,

Rob & Kellie Scott

Wedding-The Red Barn 

March 2011

Alison Stewart, Tauranga

"Thank you so much for a fabulous night on Friday night.  You guys are a wonderful combination and assisted to create a great atmosphere and then party throughout the night.  Quite simply the best!!! Thank you also for sorting that lighting for the lecturn ,Eugene .You are awesome, thank you!"

Alison Stewart, Realty Group National Awards 2011

"Hi Eugene, thanks again for a fabulous night last night.  It was great having Jo along as DJ and she really added to the night.You guys went to another level last night - thank you so much." 

 Alison Stewart, Realty Group Awards 2010 

 Rotorua Girls High Ball- Band/DJ Package

Alex and Ben

"It was a pleasure to have Eugene and the other Five O'Clock Shadow band members play at our wedding.  Eugene was very understanding of our requests and extremely flexible in the lead up to the day.  We have received numerous compliments from our guests about how good the band was.  They had the right mix between background and more upbeat music and I would easily recommend them to others.

All the best."

Regards

Alex and Ben

Wedding -Rydges Retreat ,November 2010 

Tony and Marg Mills

"Hi Eugene

Just wanted to say thank you once again for the input you and your team had into making Saturday night such a wonderful success for us.

You have no idea of the number of people who commented on the performance of Five O'clock Shadow.

I would be delighted to act as a reference for you if ever you need to convince a prospective client of your wonderful music.

Thanks once again"

Tony and Marg Mills

Tauranga

7/6/2010  wedding anniversary, 1930's dress up ball

Sacred Heart Girls College Ball, Hamilton

Pete and Tina Ririnui

"What a fantastic band!  They played great music and had our wedding guests dancing to the wee small hours.  Would highly recommend Five Oclock Shadow to anyone looking for a band that can entertain a crowd. You guys Rock!!"

Pete & Tina

Tauranga

Wedding

26/2//11 

Stacey, Mt Maunganui

To Eugene and the band:

"Had the most amazing night last, thanks to all of you. It couldn't have gone better!

Everyone's raving...Thank you!"

Stacey Larnach    

 Wickham pre-school   function  

 18/2/2011 

Chatam Island festival Trust

"Five O'clock Shadow played at the first Chatham Islands Wild Food & Music Festival this year. They were such a hit the people want them back for more. This band was fantastic entertainment for the chatham island community and really added value to the festival. The band shared their musical talents by providing music sessions for children & adults and gave huge support and inspiration to the local island band 'Off the Cuff'. We are excited to have Five O'Clock Shadow return to the Chathams to perform at our next Festival on 6th March 2010. What a great band!! We reccommend you book them for any occassion as they will provide the best entertainment for your celebration. Thanks Guys, from all the people on the Chatham Islands. We had the Best time ever."

Bronwyn ,13/3/09 

 The Roberts, Tauranga

"Eugene O'reilly and his band Five O'clock Shadow played at our wedding and in all honesty we could not have had a more slick,professional outfit at our service! All of our guests were blown away by their performance and we are certain it will lead to more gigs for them,judging by the interest they generated. If you too are looking for a quality band to set your event apart these are the guys for you-just Awesome!We would recommend them to anyone,cheers guys."

steve and Nic Roberts
13/05/2009  steve and Nic Roberts

Haley, Katikati

"Eugene,I just cant thank you and your band members enough for your performance last night.

All the guests have been raving about you guys. Everyone had a fantastic time.

Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou!"

Haley, Wedding-13/02/2009 

 Mt Maunganui New Years Eve Festival

"Just wanted to drop a note to pass on sincere thanks to yourself and the band for the wonderful performance for NYE 2008. New Years Eve Mt Maunganui is one of the largest events in New Zealand and the entertainment is a crucial part in ensuring the success of the night. Five O'Clock Shadows line up of songs ensured all ranges of ages were entertained and a great and safe night was had by all. As the event is a huge logistical management exercise, I rely heavily on professional bands that work within the logistics. Many thanks to your band, as the professional showmanship you all presented ensured that the Beach Stage was run smoothly, and within the parameters of the night. I do hope you all enjoyed the night - feedback has been that the line up was perfect. We were especially impressed when you were able to work the start of your introduction in with the previous singer/beat boxer, your willingness to work with the many other bands and your flexibility with the time."

Angela, Tauranga City Council
13/02/2009

Kath and Brad

"Thanks Eugene and band for an absolutely amazing evening. You guys made the night a complete success, playing a great mix of music to keep everyone up dancing the whole time. Everyone was so impressed with the quality of your music that people still haven't stopped commenting on how good our band was. They couldn't believe we'd found you guys off the web! We can't recommend these guys highly enough."

Many thanks again,

Kath and Brad 

Wedding- The Chateaux, Mt Ruapehu

Nov 2009

 Higgins contracting

"Hi Eugene

You and your band did a great job and everyone had a great time. I have had lots of good feedback from your performance :)

Thanks heaps!"

Regards,

Jess MacPhail

Higgins Contractors

Christmas Party 2010

Ayesha Morrow, Pongakawa

"Hi Eugene

 It was epic, you guys were great- everyone was up there dancing!! Thank you so much for an awesome night!

Thanks"

Ayesha Morrow

21^st birthday party 19/2/11 

Hi Eugene

  It was epic, you guys were great- everyone was up there dancing!! Thank you so much for an awesome night!

Thanks

Ayesha Morrow

21^st birthday party 19/2/11

Carl Butcher

"Hey Eugene,

We  just wanted to thank you and the band for such a great night at the wedding. You guys really rocked the place!

Pease send me your postal address so I can send you a thankyou card and a video clip of the proclaimers '500 miles' song."

Cheers

Carl Butcher 

Wedding 2009

Delmaine Foods Christmas Party

"Hi Eugene,

Thanks for the great night on Friday.

You and Jordan were awesome, and I have heard nothing but high praise from all the staff here.

All the best and have a great Christmas"

Rachel Baucke
Human Resources Manager
Delmaine Fine Foods Ltd

13/12/2010

Jeremy, Matamata

"Mate ,it was an awesome night you fellas were the best!!!!  Everyone has been saying all day about how good you were, will be happy to have you back anytime at our next party."

Cheers,

Jeremy O'Reilly-21^st birthday , 13/12/10.

Mate it was an awesome night you fellas were the best!!!!  Everyone has been saying all day about how good you were, will be happy to have you back anytime at our next party.

Cheers

Jeremy, 21^st birthday , 13/12/10

Kirsty and Sam

"Hi Eugene,

We hope you are well.  Just wanted to drop you a quick email to express our sincere thanks again to you and the band for making our wedding an absolutely awesome day - it is so true that the music plays a massive part in how much people enjoy the wedding - from the acoustic set right through to the bands last song you guys were truly brilliant and there is no doubt our guests had a great time dancing the night away...we couldn't have wished for a better band.

 Many thanks again.

All the best for 2011!"

Sam & Kirsty

wedding

12/2/11

Morris, Ohope

"Hi Eugene ,Thanks for a great night at my daughters wedding at Ohope on Saturday night ,you guys and your music made it a great success.Can you pencil in my sons wedding 24th March at Ohope Golf club next year.

Thanks again"

 Rick Morris  11/3/11 

Hi Eugene ,Thanks for a great night at my daughters wedding at Ohope on Saturday night ,you guys and your music made it a great success.Can you pencil in my sons wedding 24th March at Ohope Golf club next year.

Thanks again,

  Rick Morris  11/3/11