Artist ID: 157
The Men of Distinction have amassed an enviable list of references over the years. They have performed for numerous conventions, festivals, weddings and other public and private events. Their 1997 release of the heralded CD "Step It Up and GO" garnered numerous awards including the Song of the Year entitled "It Won't Be this Way." At the 1997 CAMMY AWARDS the CD was voted the best of the year and the group was voted ARTISTS OF THE YEAR.
The group's live performances offer one of the most diverse repertoires in the industry. On any given night you will hear them perform Beach Music, Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Country, and Big Band/Swing material. One of their specialties is audience participation. Through careful song selection and skits, they allow the audience to become a part of the show.
Overall, The Men of Distinction offer a polished and diverse show that is appropriate for most events. So whether your tastes are sophisticated, subdued, or wild and crazy, The Men of Distinction are the perfect group for your event.
They were great, thank you so much! The group loved them and stayed out on the dance floor until the end of the final song. They were such a fun band and David does a great job of keeping the attendees dancing, laughing and having a great time.
Thanks again, let them know that we really had a good time. I will keep them in my file and will definitely let colleagues, etc know about them if they're ever in Charleston.
Sincerely,
Laura
Laura M. (Oct. 19th, 2011)
The band was great and got rave reviews from our guests. The lead singer was especially good. They got the guests involved making for a fun evening. They were perfect for our daughter's wedding reception! Please thank them for us.
Margie A. (June 11th, 2011)
Mother of the Bride
Scott - The Men of Distinction were fantastic. Everyone at the wedding commented on how they appealed to every age group and they covered it all. We could not be more pleased. Our only complaint is that the evening had to come to an end.
Cindy N. (May 21st 2011)
Wedding
Parents Cocktail went so well. Everyone loved Men of Distinction. They played at our parents cocktail last year and people didn't really remember them because there was no room to dance but, that is not the case this year. I am still hearing fabulous reviews on them. For me, they were very easy to work with, announcing what I needed, when I needed. And for everyone else, they enjoyed that the band interacted with the crowd, including doing silly things such as the can-can. Thanks again for all of your help over the past few months!
Chandler Goudelock
Social Chair Delta Delta Delta-Clemson University
They were fantastic and fabulous to work with!!! Thank you sooo much!
Caroline Cook
Charleston Place Events
You're most welcome. We had a wonderful time, and our members said that it was one of the best parties they've attended.
Ben Baroody
06/25/10
Men of Distinction were PHENOMENAL! They were so nice, respectful and professional and were always making sure everything was on time and going smoothly. They were all super nice but David especially was very professional and kind.
Can't wait to use them again!
Lisa Beavan
Daniel Island Club
Hey Chris,
Men of Distinction were beyond fabulous on Thursday!! Everyone raved about them and had such a great time! They really were a smash hit- and perfect for the event! I danced the entire time! Thanks for all of your help and the perfect suggestion for a great band!
Cassidy Shaver
USC -ADPi- Music Chair
The band was GREAT!! I heard so many compliments on them even the bartenders were still talking about how good they were when we were cleaning up Saturday morning!!
Amy Wilkerson
City of Isle of Palms
We had a Wedding event July 18, 2009 at the Greensboro Country Club. The band we chose was the Men of Distinction. (We had seen them years before, remembered the horns and how they played great songs.) At the wedding they were simply fabulous.
We printed and looked at their song list on the website. The bride, groom and bride's parents picked the songs we liked. We sent that list to David Kitchings. We made suggestions on the set lengths. We chose songs for the special dances.. first dance, father daughter dance, etc. I even called David a couple weeks before to check in. At that time he said the band had not performed my song choice for the father daughter dance. Then during the call he decided that they were going to practice the song and perform if for us. They did a great job as the professional musicians that they are. Tell David thank you again.
Once the special dances were done the party really started. The dance floor was overflowing ALL NIGHT, except during their breaks.When everyone raved about the band we knew we had made the right choice.
Rodger Kleisch
The Men of Distinction were phenomenol! I have only positive things to say. They made for a lifetime of great memories!
Susan Poag Randall
Men of Distinction performed at our daughter’s wedding reception in Sumter on December 27th. They did an incredible job. Not only did the young people enjoy the music & participate until the last song, but the older people as well.
David Kitchens called and talked with the bride prior to the wedding regarding her preferences. Their appearance & performance were professional, yet fun. We highly recommend this bandâ€"they are perfect for a wedding reception with a diverse age group.
Jody Smith
Parent of Bride
They did an incredible job. Not only did the young people enjoy the music & participate until the last song, but the older people as well.
David Kitchens called and talked with the bride prior to the wedding regarding her preferences. Their appearance & performance were professional, yet fun. We highly recommend this bandâ€"they are perfect for a wedding reception with a diverse age group.
Jody Smith
Mother of the Bride
They were FANTASTIC and I greatly appreciate your recommendation! They really interacted with our guests and allowed all of our family to get on stage and make fools of ourselves!!! We had so much fun, our friends had a blast and continue to talk about how terrific the band was......huge success!!!
Libby
Men of Distinction - I just wanted to say what a fabulous job you did at our reception. Derek and I have both said how great it was to have such a fun and entertaining band! All of our friends and family (young and old) have raved about your performance. Everyone had the best time. We could not have asked for a better band - as you know music can really make or break a party - you definitely made MADE our reception. We can't thank you enough, but we'll try. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! I hope to see you at a friends wedding soon - we will definitely recommend you. : )
Renee M. Dunlap
The band was great and the surprise wedding turned out great. I will recommend them to everyone. We had a great time and danced until we dropped!!!!!!
Thanks!!!!!!!
Sherri Gregory
Wedding Client
They were fabulous! They had fantastic customer service - checked in with us multiple times before the event started to make sure everything was meeting our needs and they sounded great! The guests really enjoyed themselves.
Diane Owens
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
As you reR.member, when giving you my compliments after the party,...... I gave my analogy by telling you that.... "I have seen the seven wonders of the world, the remains of the hanging gardens of Babylon, the Sphinx, the River Nile and the Acropolis. I've been to three goat ropings in Fort Worth, seen the freak shows in Barnum & Bailey's circus, listened to the music in two Ethiopian weddings,and danced with street musicians on Saturday Night in London's Picadilly Circus,
but I'm a S.O.B. ...... if I've EVER seen a band as good as the Men of Distinction! They topped off our gala 50th wedding anniversary celebration by making it a spectacular success, with absolutely everyone having more fun than they ever
imagined!
They did a great job! I could not have asked for a better band. Nor could I have asked for a better administrative process. Y'all were so easy to get along with. I have dealt with several bands over the years, many of which are demanding, picky, unfriendly, late, etc. You, your company and The Men of Distinction were all great from the beginning to the end. Very professional, yet flexible, friendly, easy going. I would love to work with you again.
Steve Wong
Upstate Carolina Medical Center
They were absolutely fantastic! They were very professional, very easy to work with, and were everything that I wanted and hoped for. They kept the crowd entertained and involved. The sign of a good band is one who can keep a crowd together until the last song no matter what the age differences are! I have heard so many compliments about what a great band we had. I would highly recommend them to anyone especially for a wedding event such as this. Please pass this on to them... they were worth every penny we spent. They made the reception what it was, a fun event! If I were to ever book another event, I would definitely call on them. They were great!
Helene Law
The wedding was a great time and everyone really enjoyed themselves. The Men of Distinction were the perfect band for the occassion and got rave reviews from everyone in attendance.
My wife and I really appreciated their professionalism and ability to respect our musical tastes and preferences (no "Electric Slide" or wedding party Motown review) while also bringing down the house with plenty of the great music that we did want. Great band and David was fantastic to work with. If you ever need a reference, please feel free to use me.
Brendan Falvey
We loved Men of Distinction! They were so much fun. We have received numerous compliments about the Debutante Ball this year and everyone has commented that the band was the best we have had. I think the usual orchestra type band may be better at the waltz portion of the evening, but if we had not been so rushed to reschedule the event, we could have spent more time working out the presentation details with Men of Distinction. They saved me from what could have been a disaster and made it a wonderful evening to remember!
Melanie Pouch
Ball Chair, 2005 Carolinian Debutante Club
The best time of my life and The Men of Distinction were wonderful. I am positive the reception would not have been the success it was had it not been for The Men of Distinction. I am looking for a reason for another party next year.
Bonnie Martin Nutt
We had a blast. I could not have asked for a better band or for that matter better entertainment. Everyone is still talking about how much fun they had. There are not enough words that I can say to tell you how much fun we had. They were GREAT! I loved all the guys in the band. They were so nice to everyone and made our Wedding the BEST we have ever been to. Brandon wishes we could do it all again.
Brandon and Tiffany Hargett
Let me preface this by telling you that I am 54 yrs old and have been to more than my share of parties. Without a doubt,the MOD throw the best reception party that I have ever been to and I have been to lots. They engaged the crowd from the beginning and kept everyone in it to the end. The dance floor was full the entire night. The next day my knees hurt from dancing. At least 10 guests commented that the MOD were the best reception band they had heard and that my daughter's reception was the best party that they had ever attended. We could not be more pleased.
Bruce Mears
Highly recommend. Use me as a reference.
Cedar Rock Country Club
Absolutely no problems. The band was punctual and terrific!
Southeastern Apparel Manufacturers Association
They did a super job! There was a good variety in their music and they kept the dance floor full all night. Very easy to work with and eager to please. Highly recommend.
Williamsburg Dance Club
They were the first band in a long time that no one complained about. Everyone liked them very much. They were a great dance band, nice people, very easy to work with and very professional. They looked and sounded great.
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