Date: Feb. 21, 2009
Comments: Hey you all... this is a belated thank you for your great music at the Clinton High School Class of 1969 Reunion at the Country Squire in October, 2009. It was so much fun!!! You all are fantastic!
City: Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.
love the wedding photos---so many of the wedding guests have been to your website and love them---as a matter of fact, one of Lauren's bridesmaid's parent's who live in Richmond VA called her to see if they could hire you guys to play at their parties---he is an attorney andthey do a considerable amount of entertaining---don't know if you want to travel that far or not, Let us know and we can forward your info!!
First Name: Lauren Buck
City: Charleston, S.C.
Date: 10/112/2009
I wanted to thank you guys again for making mine and Bryan's reception absolutely wonderful! It was so much fun from the very first song to the very last.. the dance floor was never empty! We have had so many people tell us that because of The Imitations our reception was the most fun they've ever had! It is a night that we will truly never forget and I am so glad that y'all were a part of it!
Thank you again! Lauren & Bryan Buck
Name: Laura W.
City: Carolina Beach, N.C.
Date: 10/07/2009
Comments: To the Imitations, I can't tell you how very special you made my wedding on September 12th! I do not think anything could have made the night more perfect, but I do know it wouldn't have been half as wonderful if The Imitations hadn't been there to keep the dance floor full! I have had so many people tell me it was the most fun wedding they had ever attended! You guys are the absolute best, and Shane and I are so glad you were there to make our special night truly unforgettable for us, our family, and our friends!
Name: Rayanne K.
City: Canton, OH
Date: 10/07/2009
Comments: Hi Guy's, i just wanted to write you and tell you Thank you for the t-shirt that i got from all of you, and thank you for signing it. that was really nice. i just got it today in my birthday box, from mom and dad. thank you guy's again and i miss ya. see ya this summer.
Name: Leigh C.
City: Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.
Date: 10/01/2009
Comments: I just wanted to take time to thank you guys so much for helping to make my daughter's wedding reception perfect in every way!(But I knew that you would!)To see my youngest daughter doing the twist with her 85 year old grandfather to the first dance and the father daughter dance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" truly shows how diverse you guys are----Fun doesn't even begin to describe the night--Hope it is the first of many Imitations events to come for our family! Again--many many Thanks!!!
Name: Bonnie F.
City: Pensacola, PL
Date: 9/24/2009
Comments: I attended the car show on Saturday, Sept 19th and really enjoyed your group. You're great!! Come to Pensacola!!
Name: Jamie C.
City: Harrogate, TN
Date: 9/20/2009
Comments: To my daddy and my Imitations "daddys," oh how you have always been at every milestone of my young adult life! The Imitations made my 18th birthday in 2002 (that people STILL talk about) and now, July 18, 2009, they celebrated with me at the wedding of Patrick and I. How special?! I am honored to say the least. You guys are amazing- not only through music, but also in heart. I wouldn't have chosen anyone different to share in our wedding celebration with us- you guys party the best!! It was an event people (again) are still talking about, and we're hoping the Imitations will be around for some anniversary parties in the future!! Wahoo! keep on rockin.' I love you guys with all my heart!
Name: Jim & Laurie A.
City: Winnabow, NC
Date: 9/20/2009
Comments: We just saw and heard you for the lst time at the Harris Teeter car show. You guys were wonderful. We're originally from CT and thought we'd never get to hear 50's, 60's and 70's again. We look forward to your next public event!!! Thanks so much for your talent and showman-ship.
Name: Cassie S.
City: King, NC
Date: 7/28/2009
Comments: You guys were great at Jamie and Patricks wedding. Can't wait to see yall again! Thanks so much!
Name: Rayanne K.
City: Canton, OH
Date: 7/13/2009
Comments: Thank you Thank you so much. You made my vacation the greatest. You have always made me feel very special. See u guys next year God Bless.
Name: Amanda S.
City: Wilmington, NC
Date: 4/1/2009
Comments: The 2009 Wilmington's Big Greek Wedding Committee would like to thank the Imitations for the absolutely wonderful job they did for our major fundraiser for Phoenix Employment Ministry. This is the second year you have entertained us at Thalian Hall and everyone loves you. The dance floor was always full and people had a wonderful time. Thank you again for helping to make the evening a success!
Name: Scotty B.
City; Wilmington, NC
Date: 3/17/2009
Comment: Saw y'all at the St. Marks party- awesome group of entertainers. Simply the best around. Keeps the crowd excited & wanting to get up and dance! GREAT GROUP!
Name: Brook D.
City: Wilmington, NC
Date: 2/25/2009
Comment: Comments: We had the imitations play for our fundraiser for the Carousel Center for Abused Children, and they were fabulous. Everyone raved about them all night long. There was hardly room on the dance floor for everyone to dance. They are a great band to have at any event and they cater to your individual needs. they are easy to work with and they are just, well... good people.
Name: Carolyn
Date: 1/22/2009
Comment: To a Special Group... You bring much joy to many with your music and know it has to bring as much joy to you knowing you are making so many happy. Music is food for the Soul.
Name: Rex M
City: Clinton, NC
Date: 12/15/2008
Comment: I just wanted to tell you guys that we had a fantastic time at Brittany & Nick's reception! We have had so many positive comments on the music and the interaction with the guest. Thanks again for helping to make memories of a lifetime, we love you guys!
Name: Nancy W.
City: Henderson, NC
Date: 11/5/2008
Comment: Thank you for the fantastic performance the band gave the crowd at the annual "Show, Shine, Shag & Dine car show in Henderson, NC. Looking forward to having the band return for our July 4th event at Kerr Lake and the 2009
car show. Good music, dancing and lots of fun.
Name: Connie B.
City: Wilmington, NC
Date: 10/23/2008
Comment: The New Hanover High School Class of 1963 wants to thank The Imitations; Mike, Mike George, Richard and Tony, for the awesome music and entertainment you provided for our 45th NHHS Class reunion. Everyone seemed to have a great time. Thanks so much for being a part of our special weekend and we hope to see you at our 50th. You are a great group of guys!
Name:Zack and Laura F.
City: Hickory, NC
Date: 9/20/2008
Comment: Hey Guys! Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. We had a blast and we couldn't have had that much fun without you. Thank you for weathering Hurricane Hannah with us and giving us a night no one will ever forget! Thanks again,
Zach and Laura
Name: Audry F.
City: Salisbury, NC
Date: 9/22/2008
Comments: Hey guys!!! Thanks so much for being our entertainment at our reception! You guys were wonderful. Everyone has been talking about how good yall were. Having a band was fabulous you guys made our reception! Hope ya'll had a good time as well!! Look forward to seeing/hearing ya'll in the future! I highly recommend this band for anyone who is looking for great music, fun, and fabulous people!!
Name: Erin M.
City: Cary, NC
Date: 7/14/2008
Comments: Comments: You guys were the BEST ever for our wedding; a month later, and all of our friends/guests are STILL talking about what an amazing time they had dancing (and singing!) and "how wonderful the music and band members were"! Thank you guys so much and you know we'll recommend you to everyone, and that we'll be seeing you again
Name: Elizabeth A.
Date: 6/21/2008
Comments: It was wonderful to see you all at Jeni Peltier's wedding. You did an outstanding job as always!! We had a lot of fun! Looking forward to seeing y'all again soon!
Name: Bill K.
City: Raleigh, NC
Date: 6/16/2008
Comments: All I can say is Wow! I have known Mike for decades and he always impresses me. Last weekend we came out again and supported The Imitations at Ocean Isle Beach. The whole band is great and the dance floor always fills up fast! Keep it up and we look forward to seeing The Imitations again real soon.
Name: Louie and Gayle W.
City: Wilmington, NC
Date: 6/9/2008
Comments: Last April, our daughter, Lindsay, and Brett Campbell were married in a beautiful ceremony. We have known Mike Merritt for at least 20 years and have seen The Imitations perform on numerous occasions. We knew Mike would make Lindsay feel special and The Imitations would definitely be entertaining and involve the guests so we booked the band for the reception at Pine Valley Country Club. We could not have asked for a better evening. From Lindsay and Brett wooing the crowd with their rendition of "Lonely Girl" to Brett and his friends dancing to "Rocky Top" and everything in between, the evening was full of fun and dancing. Numerous guests have since told us that they have never had so much fun at a reception. Thank you Mike Merritt, Mike Miller, Buster Hobbs, George Willetts and Tony Creech for making our reception such a wonderful party and an evening Lindsay and Brett (and us too) will never forget! Louie and Gail Warren
Name: Frances G.
City: Wilmington, NC
Date: 5/27/2008
Comments: What a Great Band for any event. If you want your special event to be a success- book The Imitations
Name: Lindsay and Brett C.
City: Chapel Hill, NC
Date: 5/1/2008
Comments: We cannot thank you enough for playing at our wedding reception last year. We just recently celebrated our one year anniversary and watched our wedding video. We have never had so much fun. Thank you for your remarkable performance! We knew that you would entertain the crowd but you totally exceeded all of our expectations. In fact, our family and friends are still talking about our reception and our great band!!! We especially enjoyed you allowing us to sing. Thank you for letting me steal the microphone and sing "Lonely Girl." I think I surprised most everybody with my performance. If you ever need a fifth member of the band, I'm available! Thank you again for making our day perfect and unforgettable. We would recommend you to anyone! We love The Imitations!!
Name: Lasseter and Johnathan W.
City: Hickory, NC
Date: 4/30/2008
Comments: For years I have been hearing all about you guys from my parents and their friends as they have gone to New Year's parties and events where ya'll have been, so when they booked you, I knew that the reception was going to be a blast! What I didn't know is how well you guys would get and keep the crowd going all night long. You made it so the party didn't end when we left and everyone had worked up a good sweat. There were people on their feet who I never expected to see up, the smiles on everyone's faces, and the atmosphere you all created and maintained was awesome! Thank you so much for being a part of our day...let's do it again on our 10th!
Name: Sandra Johnson
City: Wilmington, NC
Date: 3/6/2008
Comments: I saw you fellas preform for the first time up at Frankie's & I have to say me and my girlfriends loved you! You are the best entertainers in town by FAR! You ROCKED the house down! Looking forward to hearing ya'll again sometime real soon. Ya'll aint too bad lookin either! Ha!
Name: Cathy G.
City:Salisbury, NC
Date: 1/18/2008
Message: Wow...What an Awesome band and great guys....I have been going to NMB since 1987 and shagging to this kind of music and I have never seen a performing band that is better than The Imitations. They provide something for everyone. The nicest group of gentleman that I have had the honor of knowing. The show is Awesome and the music is unbelievable !!!! I would go anywhere to hear this band. I had them for a Christmas party (2007) for Realtors....and the people here are still talking about them.....What a great show..... I will have them again.... Cathy Griffin Century 21 Towne and Country Salisbury, NC 704-213-2464
Name: Jane and Eddie Scott
City: Mebane, NC
Date: 11/20/2007
Message: You guys were fantastic! You just don't know how many folks are talking about how awesome you guys all were! We have passed your contact info onto two folks already!!!! Wendi was right when she said, "We don't want anyone but these guys at our wedding!" You have made our daughter's wedding day one of the most memorable days in her life! We could not have asked for a better reception than the one you made for us! You got folks up and dancing that we had never seen on a dance floor before!!! The only complaints were about aching legs and feet! Please let the rest of the guys know how wonderful we felt things were!
Name: Katie Elzer-Peters
City: Wilmington, NC
Date: 11/1/2007
Message: You guys were great! All of our Airlie Gardens Oyster Roast attendees LOVED it and partied the night away. We look forward to having you at the beginning of our 2008 concert series and back at the 2008 Oyster Roast!
Name: Elizabeth Anderson
City: Greensboro, NC
Date: 08/26/2007
Message:The Imitations-- Thank you so much for being a hit at our wedding reception on July 28th! I heard you perform at some of my friends weddings and knew you would be perfect for our wedding. Thank you so much for being energetic and doing a great job at getting the guests excited about dancing! You all are amazing and made our reception so special!! We are continously getting so many wonderful comments about what a great job you all did!! We cannot thank you enough!!
Name: Bonnie Knight
City: Harleyville, SC
Date: 08/09/2007
Message: I hear you are a great band! Sorry I missed the Hutto/Rouse wedding, but it couldn't be helped. I'm sure I'll hear ya'll somewhere, sometime or another. Beach music ROCKS!
Name: Jeni Peltier
City: Whitsett, NC
Date: 08/3/2007
Message: This was my first time seeing y'all perform at my friend Elizabeth Perry's wedding. You are lots of fun, upbeat and very interactive. The variety of music was great for all ages and it was awesome to see so many people on the dance floor. Megan, "Brenda", Allison and I had a great time and we hope to catch some of your performances in Wilmington!!
Name: Chrissy Hutto
Date: 08/2/2007
Message: We booked The Imitations to play our wedding in Wilmington on July 14, 2007 and loved every minute of it. All of our guests enjoyed the music and we are still getting compliments on the band. They really made our reception into a fun party. Everyone danced and had a great time and we owe that to The Imitations! We could not be more pleased with them.
Name: Beth Fortunato
Date: 07/18/2007
Message: Our daughter wanted a live band for her wedding reception and her wedding coordinator, Jane Roberson, recommended The Imitations. "A good time was had by all" does not nearly convey how remarkable this group is. They had everyone up dancing, laughing, and singing...the whole time. The dance floor was full for every song (we're talking babies and 80 year olds!)If you are hosting a party and want everyone to have fun...then call The Imitations! They made a very special day even more special. Thanks guys!
Name: Ron Manson
Date: 06/24/2007
Message: Comments: Yesterday, I had the pleasure of giving my youngest daughter, Hannah's, hand in marriage to Tim. From the start of the weekend's celebration of this blessed event on Thursday night to our exit from the Hilton early Sunday morning, all of our expectations were exceeded. Among the many brilliant facets of this magical weekend was the remarkable reception performance by The Imitations at The Hilton. From the opening numbers first made famous by The Temptations to the final "Soul Train" dance line, The Imitations more than delivered and pleased the crowd with their entertaining range of songs, fluid dance moves and dynamic involvement of their audience. A sneak peek of the upcoming Manson Brothers Motel 6, "Twice Around the Trailer Park" tour was graciously welcomed by Wilmington's version of The Fab Four! No finer time was had in Carolina last night! Our deepest thanks to Mike Merritt, Mike Miller, George Hobbs and George Willets for sealing the deal on a perfect wedding weekend!
City: Wilmington, NC
Name: Brenda Leach
Date: 03/30/2007
Message: This is Brenda and Martha we saw your band at Sonnys at holden beach. I want to thank you for dancing with us we were about to leave when you said that the band would dance with us. Once again I want to to thank you for feeling sorry for the girls and make what we thought would be a fizzle night into a sizzle night lol. the girls from Holden Beach
City: South Port, NC
Name: Florence Palazzo
Date: 03/24/2007
Message: You guys are great, cant wait to hear you again.Was at sonnys 3 24 07 The best time ive had since i moved here five years ago.
City: Supply, NC
Name: Susan Bakan
Date: 01/06/2007
Message: I really enjoyed the New Years Eve Party....
City: Hampstead, NC
Name: David Farmer
Date: 12/08/2006
Message: Glad to see that my Uncle Mike is making the big time. Hopefully I'll get to hear you guys next year on the cruise!
City: Brandon, VT
Name: Jennifer Carr
Date: 11/30/2006
Message: Hope to see you soon! Love your website.
City: Clinton, NC
Name: Glen Gayheart
Date: 11/2/2006
Message: You are my wife's favorite group.
City: Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Name: Bobbie Finley
Date: 10/9/2006
Message: RiverFest 2006 was awesome. Look forward to hearing the group again. I had a blast!!
City: Leland, NC
Name: Janet Parilla
Date: 08/04/2006
Message: We want to hear you again...you played at my daughter's wedding at Thalian in 2000.
Name: Ben & Martha Faircloth
Date: 07/14/06
Message: We found out how good ya'll are at the Spradley party last year. We enjoyed it a bunch and look forward to seeing you again.
Name: Chris Fogelman
Date: 06/06/06
Message: You guys rock. I came with your son Adam to Seawitch. I had a great time see you guys soon.
Name: Liz Bond
Date: 05/30/06
Message: The Pittsburgh-Virginia girls will be at CAROLINA BEACH July 31-Aug.6. Hope to see you there!
Name: Jacki Rook
Date: 05/17/06
Message: Hey guys...still "sweatin'"!...haven't danced that much in "mucho" years...LOVED the "shaggin" with y'all (saved me from dancin' with my cousin...we couldn't figure out who was gonna lead!...Aunt "Ruby Doo" sends her hugs (for that matter...me too!) Looking forward to a "repeat" performance...! New friend and fan...Jacki (gramma shakes her booty...ha ha!)
Name: Gayle Shaver
Date: 04/23/06
Message: Just wanted to say I really enjoyed hearing you play at Sonny's at Holdens Beach. You guys were awesome
Name: Connie Rhodes Stevenson
Date: 04/19/06
Message: Please sign me up for the guest book party and let me know when it is by way of my friend's e-mail *****@starnewsonline.com or call me at 619-****. It was nice talking with you, George and hope to see you all soon... I understand yours and Linda's excitement about your new grandbaby! Congratulations!
Name: www.carolinabeachclub.com
Date: 02/13/06
Message: Fins Up to the Imitations. See you down the road...keep up the good work! Brent Bennett & the Carolina Beach Club ...rockin' your tropical soul since 1989!
Name: Linda DeLuca
Date: 02/09/06
Message: I seen one of you in Goldsboro this week.I was just looking over your schedule.I see you are going to be in Lumberton in July,I hope to see you there. You guys are fantastic.
Name: jimmy spearman
Date: 02/07/06
Message: just surf'n your site you know i love your music put me on your list anytime you're "around" jimmy 'n kay
Name: William & Debbie McMullen
Date: 01/29/06
Message: Hey Guys. Long time no see, How about putting on your webpage a way for us to order the new CD . Congrats to Natalie !
love the wedding photos---so many of the wedding guests have been to your website and love them---as a matter of fact, one of Lauren's bridesmaid's parent's who live in Richmond VA called her to see if they could hire you guys to play at their parties---he is an attorney and they do a considerable amount of entertaining---don't know if you want to travel that far or not Let us know and we can forward your info!!
