BLUE SKY BAND

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Jim – Henry and I want to thank you for the fantastic job that you and the Blue Sky Band did at our wedding reception on Sat. March 13, 2010 at the Peachtree Club! We had a blast dancing and so did
all of our friends and family. We loved the song list we selected and the music really made our wedding reception “a bash!” We’ve had lots of comments about how great the music was.  Thank you
again for making it a night we’ll always remember!

Katie & Henry Taylor

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June 5, 2009

Jim,

Thanks so much for making our party fabulous! The band was great, super, extraordinary etc. etc.!!! Everyone had a great time and I hold you responsible! My feet let me know the next day that I had on my dancing shoes. Take care and hope we can do it at least once more in this lifetime. If you ever need a reference let me know.
Fondly, Boots

p.s. I just wanted to add my 2 cents and tell you that Blue Sky was Awesome Friday night June 5, 2009 at the Chastain Horse Park, but you could tell by there never being room on the dance floor. All of our friends talked about the music so we hope you get some future dates from it , you deserve it.

Regards,
Ken-Bob

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Hi Jim,

Married life has been great. I cannot believe it has been two and a half months already! Time flew and we had tons to do after the wedding!
We could not have been happier with the level of service and wonderful performance you all gave. It was exactly what we wanted and we have had many comments about how wonderful you all were. Thank you so much for giving our wedding the atmosphere we dreamed of!
Can’t wait to hear you again at our friend’s wedding in September!

Katherine and Ben Giles Stevens

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Hi Jim

Thank you! You and the Blue Sky Band did a wonderful job at our wedding reception at the Atlanta National Golf Club on Saturday November 1, 2008.. I know our guests had a great time. We’ve received a lot of compliments about your performance and how much everyone enjoyed themselves. Even my dad, for the short time he was able to attend the reception, enjoyed your performance, which is always a tough sell because he’s a professional musician! So glad you guys had a good time as well! You definitely earned my recommendation.

Thanks again,

Suzanne and Jim

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Dear Jim:

You haven’t lost your touch! The music for my daughter’s wedding on the 31st of August, 2008 was wonderful! Your band played such a diverse repertoire and you exceeded my expectations. Because you kept the energy level high, the dance floor was packed all night. I was surprised to see so many people dancing throughout the evening, which is a credit to Blue Sky’s wonderful skills.

The Naylor Hall package includes a D.J. but they don’t know what they are missing. It was so nice to have you host the reception as the touch of class would be missing if you were not there. When I had used your services in the past, I never thought I would be in a position to need a band again. I am just thrilled and hope another occasion will arrive in the future when I call on you again. You are terrific!

Sincerely,

Sandra H.

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Dear Jim:

Thanks you so much for helping to make our wedding day such a blast! You and your band “Blue Sky” are truly a talented bunch and we had the time of our lives dancing to your MUSIC!

Our guests kept telling us what a great time they had. Many have told us they had the best time they’ve ever had at a wedding! We will be sure to recommend you to anyone we know who’s looking for some great entertainment.

Megan and Andy

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Rhodes Hall

October 27, 2007
Jim,

I wanted to THANK YOU again for such a wonderful performance last Friday for our Atlanta Braves’ Hall of Fame Luncheon at Turner Field’s 755 Club. I have heard nothing but great reviews about your fantastic tunes. It really was a great addition to make our luncheon first class this year. I will let you know if anything comes up in the future and Im of course recommending you to those that are looking for a first class pianist.

Take Care,

Mitali Chakraborty
Entertainment Director
The Atlanta Braves

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Jim,

Thank you for providing The Blue Sky Band, the perfect music for our daughter’s wedding celebration at the Ritz-Carlton on Saturday June 10, 2006.

Normally, most of my friends are very quiet and don’t dance, but your band had everyone on the dance floor the whole night. Your music appealed to all ages – from the 5-year-old flower girl to the oldest guests in their 70′s. I have had phone calls and emails from my friends telling me that they have never had so much fun on the dance floor.

I hope you will be hearing from some friends who got your card because they want to talk with you about playing at one of their fund raisers in Cashiers, North Carolina.

Thank you for adding so much to the evening. It was amazing.

Judy Cope

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Jim,
Lauren and I would like to thank you and your band for an amazing performance and helping to make our reception so much fun for everyone, young and old alike. You were so gracious and accommodating in letting my sister Gayle sing with your band. You did a great job at keeping everyone entertained and the quality was top notch. I would recommend your band to anyone, you were the perfect choice for our reception. Thanks again for everything!
Sincerely,
Paul and Lauren Artino
Married 2-8-06
Big Canoe, GA

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Dear Jim:
Aloha from Hawaii! I would like to thank you so much for playing at our wedding reception and for everything that you and your band, Blue Sky, did to help make our day so special. We received so many compliments about the band. you guys are great!
Thanks again and God Bless. John & Karen
(Saturday April 9, 2005 – Ravinia Club – Atlanta, Ga.)

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Dear Jim:
Wow! You and your band, Blue Sky, were so much more than I ever imagined! You managed to make Kate & Brian’s wedding reception magical. I can’t believe anyone would want Dj after hearing your group – in fact, I just gave your card to a lady on my tennis team whose daughter is getting married next May, 2006. Thanks so much Blue Sky Atlanta. Toni & Joe Crowley
(Saturday Sept. 10, 2005 – Big Canoe, Ga.)

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Dear Jim:
Just a quick note to tell you once again how much the crowd enjoyed your performance with your band Blue Sky on Friday September 17, 2004. You really hit the nail on the head with your song selections. And if it weren’t for this group’s hip replacements, bum knees, heart problems, etc., the dance floor would have been PACKED.
Pfizer
“Blue Sky (Jim Tiernan and The Band)”
Bona Allen Mansion
7/12/03

I just wanted to send you a huge Thank You for making our wedding so much fun. It was everything I ever dreamed and mostly because of you and your band!!! Everyone was asking me about you all so hopefully you’ll be playing at some of my friends weddings in the future! Thank you again for everything, you all are awesome!! It was perfect!!
Jenny Berg!!
Dear Jim,
Thanks for playing February 22 at the 2003 Gwinnett Heart Ball at the Gwinnett Civic Center and for your important part in making it a success. The attendees loved your band, BLUE SKY, and enjoyed dancing to your music. Do you play at any clubs in Atlanta? We’d love the opportunity to hear you again.
Sincerely, Lanny Lesser M.D.
Providence Academy
3/22/03
Stephanie Townsend

Hi Jim!

Well, we really appreciated your wonderful band playing at the auction at Providence this year. You were great as usual. I also would really appreciate some information about the band you were telling me about that is sort of the “big band” kind of band.
Thank you Jim…your terrific!

Sincerely,
Stephanie Townsend
Chequers
Perimeter
4/5/03
Tana Renda
January 11, 2003 – Susan Olson & Donald Broughton – JW Marriott – Buckhead
Dear Jim,
Almost a month has passed since our wedding and Don & I are still savoring the memories of that day. We want to thank you and “Blue Sky” for providing the perfect music for the occasion – from your piano solo to the dance music and your vocals – it was just what we had envisioned for our celebration. Also, there were many compliments from our guests! We will be happy to recommend you and your company, Blue Sky Atlanta to others!
Best Wishes,
Susan Olson & Donald Broughton
Holway’s Dunwoody Coach House – September 7, 2002
Dear Jim,
I wanted to write and thank you for making Megan and Seth’s reception such a wonderful time. Jen, I thoroughly enjoyed working with you. You were so accessible and had all the answers for a first time ‘mother of the bride’. Jim, the music was great. You and your band were the height of professionalism. The combination of your band and the DJ was exactly what Megan and Seth were looking for. The UGA ‘tribute’ was such fun. I know all the alumni got a kick out of it. Once again, thank you for making Megan’s special day all the more memorable. And since I have two more daughters, we will be calling you again!!
Sincerely, Marilyn and Donnie Massey
Dear Jim:
You and your band were perfect for our wedding reception at Studio Two. Remember my only requirement, that you keep people dancing? Well, I think some of our guests wore out the soles of their shoes. You helped us put on the best wedding ever! We have friends getting married in October in Norcross. They’ve hired a DJ (ugh), but she is looking for an organ player for the ceremony. I’ve given her your name and web page. I hope you can help her out.
Best wishes,
Pam & Steve Shipley
Jim Tiernan – Ceremony pianist
Blue Sky Band – Reception held on Saturday June 29, 2002 at Studio Two in Atlanta, Ga.
May 26, 2002 Egyptian Ballroom at The Fabulous Fox Theatre
Dear Jim & the Blue Sky Band,
Thank you so much for the wonderful job you did at our wedding. You sounded great and your professionalism and friendliness was appreciated by all. We will be sure to recommend you to anyone who is getting married. Thank you again for everything! Sincerely, Jessica Shedron
Dear Jim,
Thank you so, so much for the wonderful job you and your band did for our wedding at Flint Hill on March 3rd 2002. We loved the music and heard many compliments from our guests. You took so much pressure off of us, so we could enjoy our special day. You are appreciated!
Many thanks once again!
Sincerely,
Sue Briskie
“…Dear Jim: We couldn’t have been happier with the outcome of our daughter’s wedding reception at Flint Hill on October 21, 2000. Thanks for staying overtime. “BLUE SKY” delivered great music for dancing and thanks for all your attention to detail. Sincerely, Ray Hamlin
… Thank you so much for all the years you and “BLUE SKY” have added to our lifecycle events. From our Bar Mitzvahs to now the Weddings! We really appreciate the attention you have given to our family. Hopefully, we will share many happy events with “BLUE SKY” in the future with others who also will enjoy working with you. Thanks again. Ellen Herold -Temple Beth Tikvah – December 30, 2000
” …We just wanted to say thanks to BLUE SKY for making our wedding day such a wonderful and memorable event for us. We will sing of BLUE SKY’S praises to everyone we know to be tying the knot…” Kim and Martin Neary – Married at Bona Allen Mansion October 2, 1999.
” … I wanted to personally thank you Jim and BLUE SKY for your outstanding performance at my daughter’s wedding on May 8, 1999 at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia Hotel. Your rendition of “All My Life” sounded as good as the original. We pulled off the perfect wedding!” Barbara Fraser
” … I just wanted to thank you and your band for an amazing performance at our reception. We have received 50 compliments on our choice of a band!” Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Michael Birkel, Jr. – June, 1998
” … Thank you for the wonderful music at our wedding reception. We have had nothing but positive feedback. Jim, it was a pleasure working with you. If I ever can act as a reference, please let me know. Anne Cass Carter – Egyptian Ballroom of The Fabulous Fox – June, 1997
Corporate References

Dear Mr Tiernan:
We just wanted to extend out appreciation for your participation in this year’s California Hardware event at the Carter Center on February 9, 2002 in Atlanta. Your total professionalism and cooperation form the set list, to your early arrival and having to switch the location of the setup of your band prior to to the reception’s start was very helpful. Not to mention your music, which was top notch.
Again, we thank you, and not only will we recommend you but hope that an opportunity may arise in the future for us to work together again. Respectfuly Yours, Earl Bender – Avenel Associates – Washington, D.C.
Dear Jim: I want to thank you and your great band, Blue Sky. In the seven years Tom Egan and I have been involved with this event, we think your band was the best and most versatile we’ve ever had. When you find a great band you don’t want to let them go! We will pass your name along to the many attendees who asked about how to reach you. Thanks for throwing in that Irish music!
Hugh Caffrey – Benevolent Hibernian Society – Druid Hills Golf Club – March 15, 2002
“We hired Jim and his band, Blue Sky, for the first function I was involved in at ACRI, a holiday party for 250 doctors on December 5, 2001 at the Egyptian Ballroom, and I have to say that from start to finish they were a great help. The music was exactly what we needed and they even learned a few songs I asked them to play for my wife and I. Since the event I have been in contact with Jim who has been in the music business for over 20 years in Atlanta, to help up with other fundraisers. I give Blue Sky, Jim Tiernan and Blue Sky Atlanta a BIG thumbs up!”
Bill Mauldin
Special Events Planner
Atlanta Cardiovascular Research Institute
“… You set the mood, you set the pace, you and your band provided the atmosphere that allowed our customers to be very close with us and build that trust further. I would recommend you to any corporation for social functions of this caliber. This could only be accomplished by truly talented individuals like yourselves… ” Peter Bulla Vice President of Laborie Medical – Blue Sky Jazz Quartet – 103 West – May 1, 2000.

Testimonials for Blue Sky Band:

Jim,

Thanks so much for making our party fabulous! The band was great, super, extraordinary etc. etc.!!! Everyone had a great time and I hold you responsible! My feet let me know the next day that I had on my dancing shoes. Take care and hope we can do it at least once more in this lifetime. If you ever need a reference let me know.
Fondly, Boots

p.s. I just wanted to add my 2 cents and tell you that Blue Sky was Awesome Friday night June 5, 2009 at the Chastain Horse Park, but you could tell by there never being room on the dance floor. All of our friends talked about the music so we hope you get some future dates from it , you deserve it.

Regards,
Ken-Bob
Hi Jim,

Married life has been great. I cannot believe it has been two and a half months already! Time flew and we had tons to do after the wedding!
We could not have been happier with the level of service and wonderful performance you all gave. It was exactly what we wanted and we have had many comments about how wonderful you all were. Thank you so much for giving our wedding the atmosphere we dreamed of!
Can’t wait to hear you again at our friend’s wedding in September!

Katherine and Ben Giles Stevens
Hi Jim

Thank you! You and the Blue Sky Band did a wonderful job at our wedding reception at the Atlanta National Golf Club on Saturday November 1, 2008.. I know our guests had a great time. We’ve received a lot of compliments about your performance and how much everyone enjoyed themselves. Even my dad, for the short time he was able to attend the reception, enjoyed your performance, which is always a tough sell because he’s a professional musician! So glad you guys had a good time as well! You definitely earned my recommendation.

Thanks again,

Suzanne and Jim
Dear Jim:

You haven’t lost your touch! The music for my daughter’s wedding on the 31st of August, 2008 was wonderful! Your band played such a diverse repertoire and you exceeded my expectations. Because you kept the energy level high, the dance floor was packed all night. I was surprised to see so many people dancing throughout the evening, which is a credit to Blue Sky’s wonderful skills.

The Naylor Hall package includes a D.J. but they don’t know what they are missing. It was so nice to have you host the reception as the touch of class would be missing if you were not there. When I had used your services in the past, I never thought I would be in a position to need a band again. I am just thrilled and hope another occasion will arrive in the future when I call on you again. You are terrific!

Sincerely,

Sandra H.

Dear Jim:

Thanks you so much for helping to make our wedding day such a blast! You and your band “Blue Sky” are truly a talented bunch and we had the time of our lives dancing to your MUSIC!

Our guests kept telling us what a great time they had. Many have told us they had the best time they’ve ever had at a wedding! We will be sure to recommend you to anyone we know who’s looking for some great entertainment.

Megan and Andy

Rhodes Hall

October 27, 2007
Jim,

I wanted to THANK YOU again for such a wonderful performance last Friday for our Atlanta Braves’ Hall of Fame Luncheon at Turner Field’s 755 Club. I have heard nothing but great reviews about your fantastic tunes. It really was a great addition to make our luncheon first class this year. I will let you know if anything comes up in the future and Im of course recommending you to those that are looking for a first class pianist.

Take Care,

Mitali Chakraborty
Entertainment Director
The Atlanta Braves

Jim,

Thank you for providing The Blue Sky Band, the perfect music for our daughter’s wedding celebration at the Ritz-Carlton on Saturday June 10, 2006.

Normally, most of my friends are very quiet and don’t dance, but your band had everyone on the dance floor the whole night. Your music appealed to all ages – from the 5-year-old flower girl to the oldest guests in their 70′s. I have had phone calls and emails from my friends telling me that they have never had so much fun on the dance floor.

I hope you will be hearing from some friends who got your card because they want to talk with you about playing at one of their fund raisers in Cashiers, North Carolina.

Thank you for adding so much to the evening. It was amazing.

Judy Cope

Jim,
Lauren and I would like to thank you and your band for an amazing performance and helping to make our reception so much fun for everyone, young and old alike. You were so gracious and accommodating in letting my sister Gayle sing with your band. You did a great job at keeping everyone entertained and the quality was top notch. I would recommend your band to anyone, you were the perfect choice for our reception. Thanks again for everything!
Sincerely,
Paul and Lauren Artino
Married 2-8-06
Big Canoe, GA
Dear Jim:
Aloha from Hawaii! I would like to thank you so much for playing at our wedding reception and for everything that you and your band, Blue Sky, did to help make our day so special. We received so many compliments about the band. you guys are great!
Thanks again and God Bless. John & Karen
(Saturday April 9, 2005 – Ravinia Club – Atlanta, Ga.)
Dear Jim:
Wow! You and your band, Blue Sky, were so much more than I ever imagined! You managed to make Kate & Brian’s wedding reception magical. I can’t believe anyone would want Dj after hearing your group – in fact, I just gave your card to a lady on my tennis team whose daughter is getting married next May, 2006. Thanks so much Blue Sky Atlanta. Toni & Joe Crowley
(Saturday Sept. 10, 2005 – Big Canoe, Ga.)
Dear Jim:
Just a quick note to tell you once again how much the crowd enjoyed your performance with your band Blue Sky on Friday September 17, 2004. You really hit the nail on the head with your song selections. And if it weren’t for this group’s hip replacements, bum knees, heart problems, etc., the dance floor would have been PACKED.
Pfizer
“Blue Sky (Jim Tiernan and The Band)”
Bona Allen Mansion
7/12/03

I just wanted to send you a huge Thank You for making our wedding so much fun. It was everything I ever dreamed and mostly because of you and your band!!! Everyone was asking me about you all so hopefully you’ll be playing at some of my friends weddings in the future! Thank you again for everything, you all are awesome!! It was perfect!!
Jenny Berg!!
Dear Jim,
Thanks for playing February 22 at the 2003 Gwinnett Heart Ball at the Gwinnett Civic Center and for your important part in making it a success. The attendees loved your band, BLUE SKY, and enjoyed dancing to your music. Do you play at any clubs in Atlanta? We’d love the opportunity to hear you again.
Sincerely, Lanny Lesser M.D.
Providence Academy
3/22/03
Stephanie Townsend

Hi Jim!

Well, we really appreciated your wonderful band playing at the auction at Providence this year. You were great as usual. I also would really appreciate some information about the band you were telling me about that is sort of the “big band” kind of band.
Thank you Jim…your terrific!

Sincerely,
Stephanie Townsend
Chequers
Perimeter
4/5/03
Tana Renda
January 11, 2003 – Susan Olson & Donald Broughton – JW Marriott – Buckhead
Dear Jim,
Almost a month has passed since our wedding and Don & I are still savoring the memories of that day. We want to thank you and “Blue Sky” for providing the perfect music for the occasion – from your piano solo to the dance music and your vocals – it was just what we had envisioned for our celebration. Also, there were many compliments from our guests! We will be happy to recommend you and your company, Blue Sky Atlanta to others!
Best Wishes,
Susan Olson & Donald Broughton
Holway’s Dunwoody Coach House – September 7, 2002
Dear Jim,
I wanted to write and thank you for making Megan and Seth’s reception such a wonderful time. Jen, I thoroughly enjoyed working with you. You were so accessible and had all the answers for a first time ‘mother of the bride’. Jim, the music was great. You and your band were the height of professionalism. The combination of your band and the DJ was exactly what Megan and Seth were looking for. The UGA ‘tribute’ was such fun. I know all the alumni got a kick out of it. Once again, thank you for making Megan’s special day all the more memorable. And since I have two more daughters, we will be calling you again!!
Sincerely, Marilyn and Donnie Massey
Dear Jim:
You and your band were perfect for our wedding reception at Studio Two. Remember my only requirement, that you keep people dancing? Well, I think some of our guests wore out the soles of their shoes. You helped us put on the best wedding ever! We have friends getting married in October in Norcross. They’ve hired a DJ (ugh), but she is looking for an organ player for the ceremony. I’ve given her your name and web page. I hope you can help her out.
Best wishes,
Pam & Steve Shipley
Jim Tiernan – Ceremony pianist
Blue Sky Band – Reception held on Saturday June 29, 2002 at Studio Two in Atlanta, Ga.
May 26, 2002 Egyptian Ballroom at The Fabulous Fox Theatre
Dear Jim & the Blue Sky Band,
Thank you so much for the wonderful job you did at our wedding. You sounded great and your professionalism and friendliness was appreciated by all. We will be sure to recommend you to anyone who is getting married. Thank you again for everything! Sincerely, Jessica Shedron
Dear Jim,
Thank you so, so much for the wonderful job you and your band did for our wedding at Flint Hill on March 3rd 2002. We loved the music and heard many compliments from our guests. You took so much pressure off of us, so we could enjoy our special day. You are appreciated!
Many thanks once again!
Sincerely,
Sue Briskie
“…Dear Jim: We couldn’t have been happier with the outcome of our daughter’s wedding reception at Flint Hill on October 21, 2000. Thanks for staying overtime. “BLUE SKY” delivered great music for dancing and thanks for all your attention to detail. Sincerely, Ray Hamlin
… Thank you so much for all the years you and “BLUE SKY” have added to our lifecycle events. From our Bar Mitzvahs to now the Weddings! We really appreciate the attention you have given to our family. Hopefully, we will share many happy events with “BLUE SKY” in the future with others who also will enjoy working with you. Thanks again. Ellen Herold -Temple Beth Tikvah – December 30, 2000
” …We just wanted to say thanks to BLUE SKY for making our wedding day such a wonderful and memorable event for us. We will sing of BLUE SKY’S praises to everyone we know to be tying the knot…” Kim and Martin Neary – Married at Bona Allen Mansion October 2, 1999.
” … I wanted to personally thank you Jim and BLUE SKY for your outstanding performance at my daughter’s wedding on May 8, 1999 at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia Hotel. Your rendition of “All My Life” sounded as good as the original. We pulled off the perfect wedding!” Barbara Fraser
” … I just wanted to thank you and your band for an amazing performance at our reception. We have received 50 compliments on our choice of a band!” Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Michael Birkel, Jr. – June, 1998
” … Thank you for the wonderful music at our wedding reception. We have had nothing but positive feedback. Jim, it was a pleasure working with you. If I ever can act as a reference, please let me know. Anne Cass Carter – Egyptian Ballroom of The Fabulous Fox – June, 1997
Corporate References

Dear Mr Tiernan:
We just wanted to extend out appreciation for your participation in this year’s California Hardware event at the Carter Center on February 9, 2002 in Atlanta. Your total professionalism and cooperation form the set list, to your early arrival and having to switch the location of the setup of your band prior to to the reception’s start was very helpful. Not to mention your music, which was top notch.
Again, we thank you, and not only will we recommend you but hope that an opportunity may arise in the future for us to work together again. Respectfuly Yours, Earl Bender – Avenel Associates – Washington, D.C.
Dear Jim: I want to thank you and your great band, Blue Sky. In the seven years Tom Egan and I have been involved with this event, we think your band was the best and most versatile we’ve ever had. When you find a great band you don’t want to let them go! We will pass your name along to the many attendees who asked about how to reach you. Thanks for throwing in that Irish music!
Hugh Caffrey – Benevolent Hibernian Society – Druid Hills Golf Club – March 15, 2002
“We hired Jim and his band, Blue Sky, for the first function I was involved in at ACRI, a holiday party for 250 doctors on December 5, 2001 at the Egyptian Ballroom, and I have to say that from start to finish they were a great help. The music was exactly what we needed and they even learned a few songs I asked them to play for my wife and I. Since the event I have been in contact with Jim who has been in the music business for over 20 years in Atlanta, to help up with other fundraisers. I give Blue Sky, Jim Tiernan and Blue Sky Atlanta a BIG thumbs up!”
Bill Mauldin
Special Events Planner
Atlanta Cardiovascular Research Institute
“… You set the mood, you set the pace, you and your band provided the atmosphere that allowed our customers to be very close with us and build that trust further. I would recommend you to any corporation for social functions of this caliber. This could only be accomplished by truly talented individuals like yourselves… ” Peter Bulla Vice President of Laborie Medical – Blue Sky Jazz Quartet – 103 West – May 1, 2000.