2009 in Review

What a terrific 2009! We've had the opportunity to work with many wonderful clients and entertain many this year. We are very thankful to everyone who continues to support us by attending our public events and referring the band for various functions throughout the year. We've had the pleasure to perform for weddings, corporate events, summer concert series and a music cruise here in Maine, travel to Boston, Bar Harbor, Coastal Maine, Southern Maine, as well as play close to home in the Portland area. Congratulations to all our 2009 married couples! May your love continue to grow.

Stay tuned for 2010!

Letter from Allison

All six members of Wavelength enjoy what we do. We are very thankful to our clients, family, fans and friends that continue to support our efforts in providing the best musical entertainment in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusettes and beyond. It is always an honor to perform at our many various functions throughout the year and most especially, to be a part of wonderful wedding celebrations that will be both fun and memorable for years to come. This past September Wavelength performed for Allison and Mike Barton's wedding on Peaks Island. Since then, Allison has been kind enough to be a reference for future brides and grooms considering Wavelength as their wedding entertainment. She has sent us this wonderful letter of recommendation that we wanted to share.
December 16, 2009
Dear Johnna,
A long overdue letter of thanks for Wavelength! Mike and I thoroughly enjoyed our wedding on Peaks Island this past fall and a large part of the energy in the room can be attributed to the band. A couple of people actually noted that the female singer, Kathleen, had a great stage presence. You were truly helpful in the process that can be overwhelming and sometimes scary. The suggestions you made and the extra trip to the island with me put my mind at ease and gave me total confidence that the day would go off without a hitch. (This was sometimes doubtful due to the fact the day was to be held on an island!) This speaks a lot to your professionalism and excellent management of the band business. The contractual agreement was completely clear and I always knew when deadlines were for various decisions in terms of songs, scheduling of the day, announcements, etc.
The band was a total hit the day of. I know it was a strange request having the band learn “Werewolves of London” but I know that when the band started to play it, Mike, myself and our friends kicked the dance party into high gear and I don’t remember it stopping!
I know that we had the band announce a congratulations to several anniversary couples but I did ask if you could play “It had to be you” which was my Matron of Honor’s song with her husband. I thought it would be a nice surprise that was meaningful to them since their anniversary was actually the day of our wedding! The band played it and they were so thrilled. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think the band actually learned this song too!? This illustrates the true talent of the band members and the commitment to making an event truly special to all involved.
I also wanted to say thank you to you and the band for being especially patient when it came to Mike and me selecting our first dance song. We waited until the last minute for a decision that we thought would come easily and we put the band in a difficult situation having to play a song that they had not practiced in a while. Even though we called you two days before our wedding, the song sounded great and we are so happy with our last minute choice! Please feel free to use us as a reference anytime. Kindly, Allison Barton

Allison and Mike's wedding

What a great day September 12, 2009 was at the TEIA Club on Peaks Island. Wavelength was honored to celebrate Allison and Mike's marriage with them, their family and friends. We provided music for their ceremony on the lawn with acoustic guitar, social hour on the porch with guitar and keyboards followed by a wonderful reception inside the club. Allison and Mike had an incredibly fun dance crowd. We first met Allison and Mike last November at Thatcher's during Wavelength's public appearance and taping for Premier Bride tv. Their request that night, please learn Werewolves of London for our wedding. We knew then that this was going to be fun. During the spring, Allison and Johnna traveled to Peaks Island along with bride-to-be Meg, Pete and her family to check out the club. The location and the ambiance was perfect for both September brides getting married a week apart, both at the Club and with Wavelength as their wedding day entertainment. Thank you so much for allowing us to celebrate with you.

December in Boston

A great event for Wavelength last week in Boston. We had the pleasure to perform for Genzyme's prestigous awards banquet at the Fairmont, Copley Plaza. The band played at least three encores at the end of the evening. We had a terrific dancing crowd that really enjoyed our disco selections as well as many others. The hotel staff was amazing. We look forward to celebrating many more great occasions with Genzyme in Boston.

New Year's Eve

Wavelength is ringing in 2010 at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland this year. Guaranteed to be a good time! We're hoping friends, family and fans will join the band along with many members of the Italian Heritage Center. Here is more information from the IHC regarding times, itinerary and ticket information. If you would like to purchase tickets, please contact Wavelength at manager@wavelengthband.com or 207-883-0893 by Monday, December 28th. Wavelength will be providing four hours of dance music! Come out and participate in the countdown with us!

New Year’s Eve Gala -Thursday, December 31, 2009
Ring in the New Year at the Italian Heritage Center
2010 will be a GREAT ONE!
We will start our festivities at 6:45 – 7:30 p.m with appetizers
followed by a Surf N’Turf dinner of New York Sirloin & Baked
Stuffed Shrimp, oven roasted potatoes and vegetable.
Elegant desserts and coffee will be in DiVinci following dinner.
Champagne toast at midnight.

Music by WAVELENGTH 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
$45. members - $55. Call Cammy to reserve your table 939 8570.
Dress code strictly enforced. Men to wear Sports Jackets, no jeans,
t-shirts or sneakers.

Michelle and Jason's wedding

A fabulous October night for the band. Wavelength had the distinct pleasure of celebrating Michelle and Jason's wedding with them on October 10, 2009 at the Marriott at Sable Oaks. The ballroom looked beautiful and the bride was stunning. We had such a fun night. Michelle first got in touch with us after Wavelength played for her friend Alexa's wedding a year ago. Alexa and Tom's wedding was such a blast that we wanted to replicate that for Michelle and Jason. Michelle and her mom Karen were great to work with as we prepared for a really fun night of music and dancing with two bands. Michelle's family had hired a Greek band to come in and play alongside Wavelength which made for a terrific blend of entertainment for all to enjoy. There wasn't a break in music the entire night. Thank you so much for allowing us the opportunity to celebrate with you.

Peaks Island Wedding

Meg and Pete were married at an outdoor ceremony at the TEIA Club on Peaks Island September 19, 2009. Wavelength had a fabulous time celebrating with Meg and Pete along with their great family and friends. We had visited the club earlier this spring and layed out the ceremony site, cocktail hour spot on the porch and checked out the really nice space inside which included a stage and a fireplace. Meg and Alison (our bride from the week before) coordinated their decorating ideas. It was a beautiful day for a wedding on the island. Ceremony music included a trio for classical music along with a special song from a family friend accompanied by Paul on keyboards. Another special song was included during the dance set with another family friend. It's so nice to customize each wedding celebration to help make it so much more meaningful to the couple. Wavelength had a blast. The dance floor stayed packed from beginning to end. A magical day for everyone. Thanks so much to Meg and to her Mom Sally for your kind words and recommendations.

We just had the absolute best time and everyone raved about the band! I knew you guys would be fun, but it even exceed my expectations. They had the dance floor crowded from the first song till the last. And I know Max Hodes had a blast singing with you guys. It made for an incredible evening - and a ton of fun! We had a great group of people, great location, and wonderful weather, but Wavelength really put it over the top. I had so much fun on the dance floor that I didn't even realize my feet were sore till the very end of the evening - I was too busy dancing to notice! Thanks again for everything, Meg.

Sebasco Harbor Wedding

Debra and Alan were married at beautiful Sebasco Harbor Resort on August 23, 2009 among family and friends. Debra had customized an elegant ceremony with Kathleen singing and Paul playing acoustic guitar. We're so happy that the weather held off for their outdoor ceremony. They selected special and meaningful songs to play throughout their reception and enjoyed some time with the band on stage. Thank you for chosing Wavelength to celebrate with you.

New Harbor Wedding

August 8, 2009 was a beautiful day in New Harbor, Maine. Wavelength had the pleasure to perform for Tedra and Wayne's wedding reception at their summer home. The weather, property and bride were just beautiful. We had such a great time planning the details for the entertainment that it was a treat to see it all come together so perfectly. We are delighted that Dedra and Wayne decided to stay for dancing following their firework display at dusk instead of making their exit. The energy and excitement from dancing among family and friends truly made the celebration fun and memorable. Thank you for chosing Wavelength to celebrate with you. Enjoy your new life together back in Colorado.

Thank you note and photos from Tedra's Mom: "Dear Garth, Kathleen, Paul, Paul and Alex! Thank you so much for a wonderful performance at our daughter's wedding in New Harbor on the 8th! You seemed to tune-in to our crowd's taste for music and a good time, and provided us with great dancing music. We also appreciated your keeping the loudness level down during mealtime with nice listening music. We've had nice compliments from family and guests on your thoughtfullness and talent, and ability to give us a good time. Sincerely, Holly

Linsely and Jason's Wedding

We were delighted to hear from Linsley and Jason after returning from their honeymoon following their July 11, 2009 wedding in Kennebunkport. We had such a blast with their guests who really wanted to dance after their delicious dinner. Lots of fun had by all. Wavelength is so pleased to hear how happy they were as dancing was a big part of their plans for a truly memorable wedding celebration. We want to thank Linsley and Jason for sharing their experience, photos and being a reference for the band as 2010 wedding plans are being made. Here is a look at their nice note. "We wanted to let you know how happy we were with Wavelength as our wedding band. From beginning to end you were TOP notch. Your response time, level of organization, thoroughness, wiliness to learn new songs, attention to details, were all amazing. You were everything and more than you promised. You made our wedding day; by playing the songs we wanted but also reading the crowd and playing songs people wanted to hear. You keep everyone dancing…. just what we asked for. Our guests were dancing and enjoying themselves and that’s what a wedding should do. Thank you for truly fullfilling all our requests and being so much fun!!! We appreciate all of you!!! I also wanted you to know that I have told everyone that you are the most organized vendor that we worked with which makes the planning easy and stress free. As my grandmother always says, " I give you the gold star.

Paula and Doug's wedding

Great day on Sebago Lake at the time Wavelength started to setup for Paula and Doug's wedding at their home in Windham on July 18th. The overcast skies cleared up just in time for the celebration of their marriage. Paula and Doug were wed during the winter months in the tropics and wanted to celebrate with family and friends in the summer in Maine. Wavelength was delighted to be included after they had seen the band at another wedding two years ago in Naples. Paula's daughter Kasy sang three songs with the band including a new song by Keith Urban called Making Memories of Us. It's nice to be able to help make each wedding unique with special touches. A beautiful ending to a busy weekend for the band during the middle of July.

2009 Casco Bay Lines Music Cruise

Live music, fun people, dancing and no rain made for another great year on Casco Bay Lines. The cruise sold-out again with 200 people on board. Wavelength wants to thank the entire Casco Bay Lines staff for being so helpful and accomodating during set-up and tear down. It was very busy down at the pier. A Wilco concert on the pier was a very cool backdrop for the evening as we departed and returned on our cruise. Parking was a little bit more complicated than in past years due to the concert. Wavelength would also like to thank all of our friends, family, clients and fans for joining us on the cruise. It wouldn't have been the same without Kathleen's family reunion on board. It appeared that everyone enjoyed themselves, especially the band. Thank you for joining us once again. We'll see you all next year!

Kennebunkport Wedding

July 11th was an incredibly beautiful day for Linsley and Jason's wedding reception at the Webhannet Golf Club in Kennebunkport. We actually had some sun that day. Thank you Linsley and Jason for bringing the sun with you from Scottsdale, Arizona. The band had a fabulous time playing their dance sets with a really fun dance crowd. Everyone was out on the dance floor which made for an incredibly fun night for the band. Thank you for chosing Wavelength to celebrate with you. We enjoyed working with photographer Kim Chapman and look forward to seeing some of her incredible work from the wedding. Here is a photo that Wavelength took of Linsley and Jason's first dance and of their dancing guests.

Scarborough Summer Concert Tonight

Are we performing outside or inside...that's the question of the day. Wavelength is scheduled to play in Scarborough's Summer Concert Series tonight 6:30-8:15. We're hoping the weather holds out this afternoon so that the band plays outside in Memorial Park. If not, we'll be in the Scarborough High School Auditorium on stage. It's a very nice stage with comfy seats. We've been there before. Two years ago it rained on the day of our concert so we went inside. Here are pictures from the event provided by Tim Byrne Photography. Please join us tonight whether inside or out. It's sure to be a great concert. Wavelength has several new songs to debut tonight and a special surprise. See you there!

If you cannot make the concert, you'll still have the opportunity to see tonight's show later this summer on Scarborough's local access tv. Stay tuned.

Asticou Inn with Brock and Katie

We lucked out last Saturday and enjoyed a little sun in Northeast Harbor. The sun was shining as the band approached the coast of Bar Harbor headed for the Asticou Inn in Northeast Harbor for the wedding reception of Brock and Katie on June 27th. Wavelength played out on the deck for cocktails followed by their first dance "When You Say Nothing At All". After dinner their guests joined Brock and Katie back on the deck for a really fun time dancing. Robin Farrin captured an amazing wedding day for Brock and Katie. Here's a clip from video that we recorded. Congratulations Brock and Katie! We enjoyed celebrating with you.

Amanda and Dana

Amanda and Dana had a beautiful day in May to celebrate their wedding at the Nonantum in Kennebunkport. The wedding reception was fabulous. Amanda and Dana had been practicing for their choreographed first dance and it was amazing. Geneve Hoffman Photography captured the day beautifully. Amanda and Dana sent us a very nice note that we wanted to share. "Dana and I had an amazing wedding and we owe a large part of that to the band! They were wonderful! Our wedding guests are still talking about them! The dance floor was really packed the entire night! It was everything I had hoped for! With the way Wavelength sounded and the energy they gave off you couldn't help but get up and dance! Thank you again Johnna for everything you have done in organizing for the wedding. I really appreciate it all!"

February wedding in Auburn

Alissa and Nathan were kind enough to share some of their dance photos with us to add to our testimonial page. "Hi Johnna,
We're still getting rave reviews from our friends and family about how wonderful the band was at our wedding. I've attached a few dance photos from the wedding. I know that the peak of wedding season is fast approaching. I hope that you and the band have a fun and exciting summer. Any couple that books you for their wedding will surely have a reception to remember. We will never forget ours. Thank you. Alissa"

We were quite impressed by their choreographed first dance to Moondance. Wavelength enjoyed every minute of their wedding reception. We were lucky enough to share their special day with them, their friends and their families. The photo captures Alissa's smile so true to the magical moment that it was. Thank you for chosing Wavelength to celebrate your wedding with you. We wish you much happiness!

Maine Weddings - "Ask the Experts" Weekend

Wavelength will be one of the panelists at the "Ask the Experts" discussion coming up this weekend at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport. On Saturday, May 23rd from 10-noon Maine Wedding Connections and the Nonantum Resort will be hosting this free event for 2010 brides and beyond. The forum is open to any bride planning a destination or local wedding here in Maine.

Are you unsure about how to get answers to all of the important questions that you have? Do you need some help and direction in going through all the details of the planning for the most important event of your life? This is your opportunity to get the answers to your questions by people who are experienced and dedicated to the wedding profession. You will have the opportunity to spend a weekend talking with these top professionals in the wedding industry and the chance to visit reception sites from Kittery to Boothbay.

The Nonantum Resort is offering a wonderful weekend package should you be traveling from away. 2 nights lodging in the Carriage Inn at the Nonantum, breakfast for two on both mornings,
Saturday morning question and answer session with representatives from the Maine Wedding Connections for the cost of $199 for 2 people.

The Nonantum Resort
95 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, Maine 207-967-4050 http://www.nonantumresort.com/

Wedding Maine-ia Mixer

Come and enjoy the party! It's a Wedding Maine-ia Mixer for wedding vendors. This is a chance for hard-working, wedding professionals to come out and enjoy each other's company before the rush of the upcoming wedding season. Join your hosts Melissa Manseau of Life's Big Events, Johnna Dionne from Wavelength, and Jim Casey Entertainment for an evening of socializing, live piano music and game show fun. Nibbles and cash bar provided by Jeff and Susie Landry from the Farmers Table, formerly head chef of the Portland Harbor Hotel. The mixer will be held at Life's Big Events, 89 Mussey Road, Scarborough from 6-8pm on Thursday, April 30, 2009. To rsvp, please email Johnna at manager@wavelengthband.com or call Melissa Manseau at 510-1590. We look forward to seeing you there!

Wedding Weekend Coming in May

Ask The Experts Wedding Planning Weekend Co-Sponsored by Maine Wedding Connections and the Nonantum Resort May 24, 2009.

A traditional New England Inn...A rocky Maine Seacoast...Lush Gardens all make for a picturesque back drop for an intimate and personal location to plan your wedding day. If you are exploring the idea of planning a Maine Wedding and don’t know where to begin, we invite you to come explore what Maine has to offer—not just during the summer, but throughout the year! Would you like some direction in helping to plan a stressfree, fun and memorable wedding day? Not sure how to get answers to important questions as you begin the planning process? If you have questions that you would like answered, The Nonantum Resort and Maine Wedding Connections invite you to this FREE Wedding “Ask the Experts” panel discussion on Saturday morning at 10am filled with your questions and answered by top local wedding professionals including;
• Photographer/Videographer • Band
• Florist • Wedding Coordinator
• Disc Jockey • Invitation Designer
• Wedding Cake Designer • Magician
• Limousine & Transportation • Real Estate
Take this opportunity to explore Maine and to become informed on how to go about planning a fabulous and memorable wedding day!

Please call 207-510-1590 for more information or to RSVP.

Alissa and Nathan's Wedding

Thank you Alissa and Nathan, it was a pleasure to share your special day with you. It was a beautiful day here in Maine to celebrate Alissa and Nathan's marriage on February 28th at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn. We were delighted to work with such a nice couple. Alissa and Nathan took dance lessons for their first dance and it showed, wow! Enjoy your life together!

We received a nice note from Alissa and Nathan today. It reminds me of why the band and I like what we do. Hi Johnna, The band was amazing--just amazing. We had the greatest time at our reception. We both agree, our wedding day was truly the happiest day of our lives. You have been an absolute pleasure to work with, and the band was a huge hit. Our guests have all been asking about them and complimenting them. Thank you for a perfect night, Alissa and Nathan

March Wedding Planning

Maine Wedding Connections is sponsoring the March Happily Ever After this Sunday, March 8th at 1pm in Scarborough. Invitations were sent out but if you didn't receive one and are interested in attending, please contact us to reserve a seat. Wavelength is a member of Maine Wedding Connections. This month's speaker is Marcy Decker from Hullabaloo Studios presenting Key Elements To Your Stationary Package. Marcy customizes hand-made invitations, menus, placecards, save the date cards and everything that you can think of. Her work is one-of-a-kind. For more information on the seminar, visit http://www.maineweddingconnections.com/. Check out http://www.hullaballoostudios.biz/.

Welcome 2009

It's a new year and hopefully I'll start blogging more. Here's a couple of updates from Wavelength that we want to share before the winter newsletter goes out. We're working on a new website this winter so that's pretty exciting. We just added a few new recordings to our play list so check it out! Our new video is on-line too. It airs on WPME through February 15th. I'll put the schedule on our blog soon and add a link. We enjoyed filming for the Premier Bride segment and working with the WPME crew. It was a great opportunity for us, thanks to everyone involved.

A perfect Maine wedding comes together with the help of Maine's finest wedding professionals which we are honored to work with and have come to know and respect through our years of being in the wedding business. We wish to thank everyone for their referrals and continued support of our music and services. We are looking forward to the opportunity to work with new and familiar friends in 2009. From all of us in Wavelength, we wish you and your family a happy, healthy and prosperous new year!