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RICHARD STEFFENS
Sample List of Past Clients for MIRAGE bands
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Blues Mirage Band
A few of the things we've done...
  • 2005 Accenture Golf Tournament La Costa Resort - Gala Party with Bonnie Raitt
  • 2005 Budweiser National Sales Convention - San Diego Convention Center
  • Microsoft Convergence Event - Embarcadero Park - San Diego
  • 2004 New Years Eve Gala - USS Midway
  • San Diego Padres & Petco Park Stadium - opening day VIP celebration 2004
  • New York Yankees World Series Victory Party at the San Diego Hyatt Hotel
  • Green Bay Packers Post Super Bowl Party at the Sheraton Torrey Pines Hotel
  • Ford Motor Corporation Sales Award at La Costa Spa & Resort
  • Lincon - Mercury Presidents Circle Award
  • Former First Lady, Barbara Bush at the Loew's Coronado Resort
  • San Diego Padres Celebration for Tony Gwynn's Final 2001 Season at Qualcomm Stadium
  • American Bar Association Awards Ceremony at San Diego Marriott Hotel
  • San Diego Museum Of Art Exhibit Reception
  • BRAVO reception at Neiman Marcus Fashion Valley
What clients have said...

"Thank you all so much for making our wedding day extra special and grand. The music and entertainment that you all provided was beyond our expectations. Our guests are continuing to make comments as to how professional and perfect you all were. We thoroughly enjoyed listening, watching and dancing to your fabulous array of music. You played everything that was requested and so much more. We highly recommend your band and wish we could have our wedding all over again; we would select you all in a second."
-- Ed & Melinda Sicard
Wedding - Pala Mesa Resort - 2005

"Once again, your Mirage Jazz Band added it's special touch to our Innovation Excellence Awards banquet. It's gtreat to have a group that's not only flexible enough to move from room to room, but can also ad lib transitions during the Awards presentations so smoothly, with just the sketchiest advance program details".
-- Pam Morgan / Invitrogen Corp.
Awards Dinner - La Costa Spa & Resort - 2005

"Your total professionalism and ability to oversee this important aspect to the ceremony went way beyond any expectation I, our my lovely wife Christine, could have expected. Our guests were equally impressed with not only the quality of sound, but of the song choices you made and the manner in which you managed the flow of it all. I can not thank you enough and will not hesitate to recommend Mirage Music to any and all further considerations.
-- John & Christine Denhart
Wedding - home in San Diego - 2005

"We were so thankful you were there...the vocalist was fantastic, the music was great you were so smooth. We all had a great time and have wonderful memories."
-- Bob & Cathy Steuber
Wedding - Long Beach Yacht Club - 2005

"The Director thought you were guys were wonderful. I was happy that a couple of people kicked up their heels on the dance floor. You guys always sound great."
-- Heather Parkllan, Merrill Lynch
Dinner/Dance - The Prado - 2005

"We wanted to thanks you for playing at our wedding and making it such an awesome party! You guys rock and we had so much fun dancing. I will be sure to have you at any of my parties in the future. Thanks for making our special day magical."
--Natalie & Isajah Green
Wedding - Hilton Torrey Pines - 2005

"Thanks so much for the great performance last Friday. We appreciate your great work and flexibility. Best of luck to you and Island Mirage"
-- Keri Harnish
Wedding - Radisson La Jolla - 2005

"SPIE is thrilled to be working with MIRAGE again this year in San Diego. It is always a pleasure to work with you and your talented musicians,"
-- Marla Entrikin, International Society for Optical Engineering - Dinner/Dance - San Diego Marriott - 2005

"..thank you for performing at our banquet during our 2005 annual convention is San Diego. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you again as your music was well received and enjoyed by all who attended."
-- Steven Kost, Far West Equipment Dealers Association
Dinner/Dance - Sheraton Harbor Island Resort - 2005

"Just wanted to thank you for making our wedding reception so wonderful. The band was better than anything we could have asked for. Every song, detail, etc. were perfect. Truly a class act. We were so happy (and still are!!!). "
-- Christina and Patrick Waters
Wedding - Lodge At Torrey Pines - 2004

"The client could not stop raving about everything. You and your band were such a pleasure to work with. We look forward to working with you gain soon."
-- Katie Rucker, Pacific Partners
Corporate Awards Ceremony - Sheraton Hotel - 2004

"Pleasure meeting you and the band, you did a great job!"
-- Kaye Weiss, Event Inspirations
Wedding - Four Seasons Aviara - 2004

"Thank you for the GREAT music! We'll be calling for our next party!"
-- Kristal Kritzer, Chicago Title Co.
Corporate Open House - Carlsbad CA 2004

"Just a note to thank you and your fellow musicians for performing at our wedding reception. You all made our wedding day truly special and a joyous occasion for everyone."
Warmest Regards
-- Treslynn Gomez, Pacific Event Productions
Wedding - El Cortez Hotel - 2003

"Thank you and all the members of the Mirage Big Band Orchestra for your wonderful performance at our "Serenade To America;s Youth". We have received numerous compliments on our selection of an orchestra. You "made" the evening for many of our guests, including Congress Woman Susan Davies who had just flown in from D.C. and planned to leave right after dinner, but changed her mind when you began to play."
-- Mary Johnson, San Diego Youth & Community Services
Dinner Dance - Sheraton Harbor Island -2003

"Thank you for helping make this day special for Amber & Todd. We have enjoyed working with you and look forward to many more events and weddings. Sincerely"
Anseth Richards, Creative Occasions
Wedding - Lodge at Torrey Pines - 2003

"I have tested other CDs and after I heard your CD I thought that you should be the band to play at the wedding and you did not disappoint me. Thanks so much for that. You can use me as a reference anytime and I will say nothing but the truth, an that's you are a fantastic band with a great choice of music that are very suited for formal occasions like weddings."
-- Carolina Cates
Wedding - Sheraton Four Points Hotel - 2002"Our members thoroughly enjoy your music. Thanks you for your great 30's musc in November"
-- Nancy & Charles Helsper, Coronado Crown Club
Dinner Dance - Coronado Golf Course - 2003

"On behalf of the entire membership of the Public Housing Authorities Directors Association, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and all the band members for making our 2002 Commissioners Conference in San Diego California a successful event." "The entertainment for the closing dinner, Mirage, was superb"
-- Cheri Gainor - PHADA -
Dinner Dance - Sheraton Harbor Island Resort - 2002

 "I hope you guys appreciated our enthusiasm half as much as we did your great music. What a talented bunch! I would recommend you to all and I will."
--Skip Dodge
Dinner Dance - Steele Canyon Country Club - 2001

"Your dance group, the Mirage, was superb. They provided fine entertainment for our dinner dance and I found the music to be lively, festive and generated considerable enthusiasm."
-- David M. Roseman, MD - Chief of Staff - Scripps Memorial Hospital
Dinner Dance - La Jolla Marriott - 2001

"I meant to thank you..everyone loved the music...you were terrific and everything was wonderful"
-- Mashi & Dan Mangan
Wedding - Four Seasons Aviara Resort - 2001

 "Everyone at the reception raved about your performance. I will recommend you to anyone in need of a great band"
-- Joe & Sorel Dietzler
Wedding - Hotel del Coronado - 2000

"I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you, the Island Mirage....for a wonderful performance at our annual meeting events. The general feedback from our attendees was that the music provided the right amount of atmosphere and entertainment."
-- Krista Fleming, International Society for Optical Engineering - Dinner/Dance - San Diego Marriott - 2000

 "Thank you very much for playing at our wedding. Everyone enjoyed the music and they are still talking about the music. Thank you for making our day very special and memorable."
-- Caroline Boess Wedding - Bernardo Winery -1999

"our sincerest gratitude for your outstanding performance at our May 23rd wedding. We couldn't ask for a more professional or perfect band. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves and you handled them very well."
-- Joey & Stephen Bushey -
Wedding - La Jolla Womens Club -1998

"Thanks for a job well done! You were a hit! We look forward to working with you again and again."
-- Dianne Moore - Tropical West Special Events
Dinner/Dance - La Costa Spa & Resort -1998

 

Some of the people we've played for...
(In chronological order since 1993 - Corporations, Associations, Event Planners and Hotels)
System House
Prudential Insurance
Princess Cruises
Hilton Hotels
Meeting Planners International
Logics International
Embassy Suites
General American Life Insurance
Capital Holding Corp.
San Diego Trust & Savings
ITT Educational Services
CS First Boston
3M
American Hospital
Wood Logan Distributors
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
ACMMSCO
ASDS
Sprecher & Schuh
DAC
Hotel Del Coronado
Otis Elevators
Shishedo Cosmetics
Metlife
Marriott Hotels
FCG International
OC Tanner
Guardian Products
Daube Company
La Costa Resort & Spa
Buick
Asia
Bombardier
AAOA
Wilshire Court Productions
Northern Telecom
ASCA
Volvo
Ford
ATA
Chrysler
AM & Best Co.
Citibank
National Fisheries
OCG Micro Electronics
Degussa
Heitman Advisory Corp.
Hitachi Home Electronics
San Diego Gas & Electric
Zeneca
Institute For Health Care
Holiday Bowl
San Franscico Wine Institute
Flannery Group
Eastman Kodak
Michelin
Putman, Hayes & Bartlett
American Diabetes Association
SIPLAST
Radius Corp.
Recognition International
Risk Management Conference
Met Life
Shelter Insurance
ATA
Chrysler
AM & Best Co.
Citibank
National Fisheries
OCG Micro Electronics
Degussa
Heitman Advisory Corp.
Hitachi Home Electronics
San Diego Gas & Electric
Zeneca
Institute For Health Care
Holiday Bowl
San Franscico Wine Institute
Flannery Group
Eastman Kodak
Michelin
Putman, Hayes & Bartlett
American Diabetes Association
SIPLAST
Radius Corp.
Recognition International
Risk Management Conference
Met Life
Shelter Insurance
American Family Life Insurance
Pioneer Electric
Hyatt Hotels
Hartmarx
Advance Micro Devices
Discovery Toys
Reebok
American Express Travel
Bank Of America
Executive Meetings & Incentives
Patti Roscoe & Associates
Safaris
California Leisure Consultants
Advanced Info Resources
Sony Corp.
Thomas Cook Travel
The Pearson Group
Quaker Oats
Sports Trend
MMI
Design Destination
Ortho Biotech
American Society Of Nephrology
Casualty Actuarial Society
Center For Health Design, Inc.
Ryan Herco
Colorado State University
Ritz Carlton Hotels
Fireside Thrift
Hyundai
Deutsch Co.
Occidental College
IBM
Hush Puppies
Soloman Brothers
Cal Co.
Dukane
Certaineed
Honeywell
Hyundai
Deutsch Co.
Occidental College
IBM
Hush Puppies
Soloman Brothers
Cal Co.
Dukane
Certaineed
Honeywell
IMS Global
SKF Condition Monitoring
CPA Guidant
Wells Fargo Bank
Better Homes & Gardens
Parke Davis
Coldwell Banker
San Diego Zoo
Gartner Group
Nortel
Festivities Catering
Stephen Birch Aquarium
EMC Corp.
Christensen, White, Miller, et al..
Copley News Service
Canon Corp.
Republican National Committee
Republican National Convention
Picnic People
San Diego Princess Resort
Subaru
Smith Barney
Pilot Software
CALASCO
Red Lion Hotel
Honda
Dr. Pepper
Sea World
San Diego Padres
Sheraton Hotels
Travelers Insurance
National Court Bankruptcy Judges
ENRON
Olin Corp.
Burlington Corp.
TD Evergreen
AJILON
Piper Capital Management
HARTCO
Smith Kline Beecham
Hayes Martin
Hawthone & Associates
Scotia McLeod
PSC
CA Rasmussen
Lucent Technologies
Wells Fargo Student Loans
The Pampered Chef
NEC
Farm Credit Leasing Services
GENRAD
Solar Turbines
Carl's Jr.
Microsoft

For a complete promotional package on any of the MIRAGE bands, including CD, video, photos, song list and references, simply call, fax or email
Phone: 619-445-3616      Voice mail/pager: 619-785-7265     Fax: 619-445-1891
return to each band's page for email link

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