REFERENCES

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"Making a band sound good in an outdoor environment..." -- Steve Woods
"get the job done right the first time..." -- Thomas C. Delorenzo
"more than tenacious... takes this stuff personally..." -- Bob Thomas, CBA

A very short list of some past events:

*Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival (City of Gahanna)
*Ohio Folk Life Festival
*QFM 96 Breakfast Club
*WCOL Undiscovered
*Three to four shows per week at Whiskey Dick's, local host to many national touring acts
*Roomful of Blues at Beulah Park (Columbus Blues Alliance)
*Traditional Acoustic Blues Festival (CBA)
*Dam Jam at Wyandot Lake
*Teen Fest (City of Gahanna)
*BBQ, Blues 'N Cruise-In at Wyandot Lake
*Colgate Country Challenge - State Finals
*Jay Demarcus (Rascal Flatts) - Columbus Mini-Tour
*Midwest Metal Fest (CD Radio)
*Hilliard Street Fair (City of Hilliard)
*ALLBIZ Entertainment Showcase (featuring Atlantic, Koch and Virgin records)
*Local Stuff Rumble - 99.7 FM "The Blitz"

"Bill did sound for us at Wyandot Lake, and some musician friends of mine who came out to hear the band remarked that the mix was "excellent." Bill was very conscientious in his setup and continual monitoring of the sound. He was also quick to adjust the monitors for each individual player when requested. Bill also did the sound for us at the Delaware Blues Challenge, and I also heard some very positive comments about his work there from people in the crowd. I listened to some of the competing bands myself, and the sound and mix was great. Making a band sound good in an outdoor environment is a very tough proposition, and Bill came thru both times."

-- Steve Woods (Juke Joint Saints)

"[Bob] Hughes' Blues brought me in to cover percussion on two recent gigs; Bill did sound on both. I have to say that his attention to the board is unrivaled. When so many sound-men are notorious for "sleeping at the board" or disappearing, Bill was glued to his gear, wide awake and involved throughout. His quick mastery of equipment is impressive. So much so, that when the opportunity presented itself to have Bill provide sound for my DDMP Delaware Blues Challenge, I jumped at the chance to secure his services. In my opinion, his work at the DBC was superb. After all, when most people are graded just for showing up, Bill beat them hands-down there as well.
In order to accomplish our goal for the event, Bill started the day alongside me at 4:30am; completely without issue or complaint. On the technical side, moving from inside venues (the HughesÕ Blues gigs) to the DBCÕs open-air show, he was presented with specific issues to each band, 12-in-all; none of which hindered Bill in the least. He is definitely a "get the job done right the first time" kind of guy. BillÕs dedication to providing great service (with state-of-the-art equipment in tow) clearly shows in his work. For me, Bill GuttliepÕs Sound Perfection of Ohio is the only one to call."

-- Thomas C. Delorenzo

"Bill helped the Columbus Blues Alliance at our Red, White, and Blues event July 2, 2004 at Goodale Park. He was in charge of all our electrical hookups for the stage and vendors. He was more than tenacious - he would dog down ANY problem anyone had until it was completely solved. He takes this stuff personally - and will not rest until all challenges are conquered."

-- Bob Thomas
Columbus Blues Alliance
www.columbusblues.com
President, Exhibit and Event Management
www.exhibitmanagement.com