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| Harvard
Business School, Boston, MA |
| Patrick entertained my
Harvard Business School classmates and guests (about 250) at our 50th
Reunion this past June. He played (and sang) during the
pre-dinner reception and after dinner. His charm and talent
encouraged enthusiastic participation in the after dinner sing-a-long
which included songs from "our times" (1950-60s) through today. My wife
and I, the host and hostess for this event, have received many
compliments for arranging for Patrick's entertainment. It is a pleasure to recommend him to others. You may contact me if you have any questions. (Phone: available on request). John Bagwill |
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| Ballard's Inn, Block
Island, Rhode Island |
| This season Patrick
Durkin worked at Ballard's Inn on weekends as a piano player and
singer. He played a wide variety of songs, and was always willing to
take requests. A couple of times we asked him to either start earlier,
or play longer, and he was always willing to to this. A couple of times
he was having so much fun with the patrons that he didn't even realize
that the time he was contracted to stop had already passed by. Ballard's Inn is a large establishment that has a seating capacity of 600. We are a family restaurant, as well as being a bar that shows sports on its 9 television sets. It can be a high speed environment at times, and I always found that Patrick was up to the challenge of playing for a diversified crowd. This was the fifth season that Patrick worked with us, and we enjoyed having his talent and personable attitude all five years. Sincerely, Sharon M. Cattera Administrative Assistant Ballard's Inn |
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 Jake
Ivory's, Boston, MA |
| Jake
Ivory's is an interactive piano show that demands a mastery of rock/pop
music
and showmanship. Patrick has met those demands consistently since his
employment.
I have been fortunate enough to work with Patrick both on and off stage
and
can personally vouch for his outstanding character as a professional
and
as a friend. I have and will continue to strongly recommend Patrick for any entertainment production. He is hard working, versatile, and comitted to performance excellence. Matt P. Mello Entertainment Manager Jake Ivory's |
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| The Badminton & Tennis Club, Boston, MA |
| It has been our pleasure to have Patrick Durkin play piano at our club cocktail parties over the past eight years. Patrick is a talented and skilled performer who brings a lively repertoire to these occasions. He can be relied upon to appear on time ready to entertain, take requests, and generally provide just the right atmosphere for a spirited evening. Our membership is always happy to welcome Patrick back to the B&T. We wish him much continued success as a musician ! Sincerely, Jan Johnson |
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| The Wedding of Christina Ransom |
| Patrick
Durkin was the perfect entertainment choice for my wedding. His
extensive knowledge of music from dance classics to Sinatra favorites
to sing-alongs, created an atmosphere that was both romantic as well as
lots of fun. Whether it was our classical ceremony music, the
cocktail hour, background dinner music, dancing or singalongs, Patrick
was able to perfectly convey the needs of my guests and kept the party
going throughout the evening. I'm still receiving phone calls
from friends asking for Patrick's number for their events. I
would wholeheartedly recommend Patrick Durkin for any event that
requires quality entertainment Christina Ransom |
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| Slick
Willies, Lowell, MA; Springfield, MA; Providence, RI |
| It
has been my pleasure to have been associated with
Patrick Durkin both professionally and personally since the winter of
1996.
In that time, Patrick performed under my direction at the Slick Willies
Dueling Piano Bar in Lowell and Springfield,
Massachusetts as well as in Providence, Rhode Island. His
music abilities
earned him a full time seat in a high energy show that specializes in
rock
and roll and audience participation. Patrick proves to be a cooperative and reliable employee whose upbeat attitude and dynamic personality make him a favorite amongst patrons and staff alike. Patrick is very proficient at the piano and his knowledge of music theory is extensive. He has an especially appealing vocal style that lends itself nicely to his diverse repertoire. James W. Hitte Musical Directir, Slick Willies President, Hitt Productions |
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 Corinthian Yacht Club, Marblehead, MA |
| The Corinthian Yacht Club would like to extend a sincere thanks to you for your outstanding performance on June 28, 2002. We have received many lovely comments on the quality of your performance and look foward to you performing here again next season. We're sure your appearance on august 10th will provide to be just as amazing. Thank you again for a wonderful evening. Your talent is certainly remarkable. Susan Faria Marketing Coordinator Corinthian Yacht Club |