Some of Our Notable Clients:
Appreciation from Our Clients
“Hi Jen! Just wanted to say thank you for sending the Karaoke From Hell band down to SF for our iPhone launch event. They killed it! Took our party to another level. Everyone was lovely to work with as well. My husband and I will definitely go see them when we visit Portland.”
-Shasta Maiorana, Apple Inc.
“Thank you so much to you, Jen, and the entire Ariel Consort quartet! Your vocal solo of Ave Maria was so moving, and the trumpet processional was a fun touch. Thanks so much for your generosity and enthusiasm. You are all true pros with utterly amazing artistic ability. Thanks so much for being part of our wedding.”
-Nora Sheils, wedding client, owner of Bridal Bliss
“The Ariel Consort was amazing last night and I can’t imagine the event without you. It was an absolute delight to have your group again! Thank you for playing so beautifully. We received so many compliments on your performance. I am looking forward to having you again and working with you this coming year and beyond!”
-Shannon Barber, manager at Tiffany & Co.
“Hi Jen! I wanted to pass along my sincerest gratitude for all of your help in making our holiday party the very best one yet! Karaoke From Hell was truly amazing and you were such a gem to work with. Thank you so much for all of your support and I hope we can do this again!”
-Lindsey Crawford, head of people, Stumptown Coffee Roasters
"I just wanted to tell you what an absolutely wonderful time the band had in Portland. And most of the reason is you! From the start, you have been so nice and accommodating. You are, hands down, one of the best producers I’ve ever worked with in the biz. Your hospitality (drinks, snacks, awesome dinner) was so appreciated. Everything was on point (the band housing, back line, schedule, flights) and you even sang a song with me! You are one talented lady. So I just had to thank you again. You are an absolute delight, Jen Bernard."
-Jim Dalton, professional touring musician, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers
“Jen, you are my go-to for clients. I always recommend you. You do a great job and are very responsive. Thank you!”
-Eric Sandstrom, Lead Event Producer, Art of Catering
“OMG thank you so much, Jen! We all had a blast and it's great to hear such positive feedback from the Karaoke From Hell band. They were amazing and really helped our shy crew work up the courage for a night that I've had nothing but compliments about. There are a couple of quiet folks who unexpectedly came up to me at the end of the night and thanked me for forcing everyone to get out of their comfort zones and have fun together. It's been a tough year for everyone and this was such a great way to wrap it up. I would love to make this an annual tradition! “
Alicia Barker, owner and CEO, Willamette Technical Fabricators
“Jen, you are the shit!”
-Ed Tonkin, wedding client, owner of Ron Tonkin Dealership
“Thank you Jen! You are my new event planning best-kept secret!”
-Andrea Kowalski, Portland General Electric
“Hey Jen! We want to thank you and DJ Aquaman for such an easy process in the lead up to our wedding. Our friends absolutely RAVED about Eric and the set list. We had a blast! Thank you SO MUCH!”
-Claire, wedding client
“Hi Jen! As we wrap up our event this week, I just wanted to say how much everyone enjoyed the Karaoke From Hell Band! What an amazingly talented group. We can't wait to have them back next year! I'll be in touch with details to confirm dates, etc as soon as we begin planning. Thanks again!”
-Cory Horton, Association for Computer Professionals in Education
“Biddy on the Bench was amazing! Thank you again for all your help coordinating. Sounds like we might want to make this an annual event! All my best.”
-Lauren Parker, Lemonseed Events
“Jen, what an absolute pleasure to have the Karaoke From Hell Band at our event. It was a huge success and I’m sure they made a few peoples’ rockstar dreams come true! Loved working with you all, and hope our paths cross again soon!”
-Grace Kim, Propeller
“The Karaoke From Hell Band is one of the things that makes Portland so cool!! It was an absolute privilege to have the best of the best play for us. You all are the reason why last night's Johnnie Walker event was such a massive success! Thank you for making the arrangements to find coverage for your long-standing gig and rock with us instead.”
-Lacy Hawkins, Johnny Walker
“Thank you so much to DJ Aquaman for taking our wedding day to a whole new universe filled with joy and amazing jams!! Your work took us to the next level and we received so many compliments on the music (especially the dance party). Thank you!! And thank you Jen for making the whole planning process seamless. It was great to work with you both.”
-Jordan & Greg, wedding clients
“Really beautiful couple of sets the Pete Krebs Quartet guys played last night. So special, I was tearing up!”
-Hans Flockoi, festival founder, Olympic forester
"Thank you so much for hustling to find us the perfect jazz musicians last-minute, Jen. I look forward to working with you many more times!"
-Katie, Frances Ford Coppola Winery
"The Karaoke From Hell group was AWESOME at Crystal last Thursday. My first time experiencing them and am totally hooked now! Thank you Jen."
- Janet Hausmann, Nike World Headquarters Senior Event Coordinator
“Awesome music once again, Jen! It was so great having The Ariel Consort --- so, so many people remarked on how beautiful the music was. Thank you.”
-Kayla Arnold, Domaine Serene Winery
“Wow! What an incredible and fun event on Saturday. We want to extend a HUGE thank you to you for supporting and executing our vision flawlessly. We have been getting RAVE reviews on the Bridgetown Get Down. They were such a joy to work with, and rocked the house the whole evening! Thank you again for a superb event.”
-Kristina Trask, Willamette Dental
“Dear Jen, thanks for a really stellar evening with our OPB supporters. Everyone was delighted by the experience of having The Stolen Sweets and will remember it joyfully. Cheers!”
-Cheryl, OPB
“THANK YOU for your professionalism and creativity! I know when I reach out to you, you’ll give it to me straight and will take the work seriously. I really appreciate that, and my hope is that we can not only help this first client stand out, but turn this into a much larger opportunity.“
-Cristie Mather, Vice President, FLM Harvest
“Our group had a blast with Karaoke From Hell Band! They owner of our company said: ‘We’re doing this every holiday party!’ The band was also super gracious dealing with the boozy persuasion at the end of the evening. Thanks again!”
-Adrienne Corso, Liquid Creative Agency
“The event went amazingly well, and everyone had a spectacular time! Our entire company loved the 80s music and extra dance time. Would you please relay a really big thank you to DJ Aquaman for us? We also LOVED working with you and will definitely reach out if we have any future Portland-area events.”
-Kandis Bray, Evergreen Consulting
“Dear Jen, thank you and Pete for bringing us such wonderful music...and style.”
-Amelia Lukas, All Classical FM
“The mariachi band was AMAZING last night at PDX!!!! I can’t imagine EVER having entertainment that would be able to live up to their performance. What a wonderful night it turned out to be. Thank you, and I look forward to the next one.”
-Jennifer Fowler, PDX Airport, Port of Portland
“OMG! I haven’t put your vocal harmonies in the mix yet but just listening to them, they are amazing! It’s extraordinary what you can do, Jen!”
Charlie Campbell, owner of AIKA Music and guitarist/singer for Pond
“Hey Jen, thanks for making this the best Apple Tasting Festival yet at Portland Nursery. All the bands rocked! You are a great person and awesome to work with.”
–Jimmy Mack, manager of Portland Nursery
“OMG. Cool Breeze didn’t just do a great job – THEY ABSOLUTELY SLAYED EVERY SECOND OF OUR WEDDING RECEPTION and our friends and family are STILL FREAKING OUT. Thank you for your great taste and referral. We were so, so pleased.”
–Annie and Blake, wedding clients
“Every step of the way this experience was A+. You were always responsive and made just the right suggestions for us. This is why you are my go-to booking agent. The Pete Krebs Quartet was just the right fit for our holiday event and so wonderfully talented. Please extend our warmest thanks and appreciation to the musicians. Can’t wait to do it again.”
-Elizabeth Smith, AWS Elemental
“Our wedding was AMAZING. The Ariel Consort chamber music during the ceremony was beautiful and expertly played. The Pete Krebs Trio set the perfect vibe and added a whole other level to the experience. Plus, they’re a great group of guys. Thank you for helping us make the happiest day of our lives even happier!”
–Aaron and Kelly Jaques, wedding clients
“Oh, Jen. What a dreamy night. I was so, so excited about the music and hope I didn’t overdo it expressing that to the boys of the Pete Krebs Trio. What a hoot!! Thanks for helping to make my birthday party an absolute joy. 🌈♥️”
–Shami, birthday girl
“Thank you, Jen! All our friends and neighbors raved about your sound as I knew they would. Thanks for the encore, too. It was hard to let you go last night. If anyone is ever on the fence about hiring you and Pete, have them talk to me please.”
-John Lee, private party client
“The Ariel Consort music was AMAZING!!! So, so magical. Especially the cellist playing solo….it was just sooooo good. Thank you.”
-Donia Anoushiravani, wedding client
“Thank you for being so organized on the details on the various entertainers for our event. It is a pleasure to work with someone so responsive and organized.”
-Rhonda, Edward Jones Investments
“Thank you to Jen and Pete for playing our wedding! We absolutely loved the music and it fit our venue so well. Thanks for being so helpful and giving us guidance where needed. You are incredibly organized and such a professional.”
-Amy Machado, wedding client
