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  Emailed comments from a client who wanted us on a date already booked - 19/02/2010  
 

Hey John,

I realise I might need to grovel a bit more!! Ha .! My fiance and I have been to lovely weddings where it seems music was an after thought, and things seem a little amiss. We have a fun bunch of friends, who we just want to have a good time, and if you can play like at our friends wedding that would be awesome.  We feel music can make or break a reception and are willing to change the date to the 18th as we have heard you guys and we know what we are getting.  Of course, you will be welcome to drinks from the bar for the health of your vocal chords…

Cheers
Kath

Kathleen Fahey
Public Health Researcher/Health Promoter
Public Health South
92 Spey St, Invercargill

 
     
  Emailed comments from a wedding in Balclutha October 2009  
 
Hey there,
 
Just wanted to send a message saying a huge THANKYOU to your band! You guys did such a great job on Saturday night, we had a fantastic day so thanks very much.  And also thanks for being set up before we got there, we understand its a big wait around for you before you play so all much appreciated.

Thanks again,
Jade and Carolyn Unahi
 
     
 
Emailed comments from a wedding in Cromwell Feb 2009
As I mentioned when we saw you last weekend I am a little late at sending an email to you and the rest of Charma to thank you all for the excellent night's entertainment you gave us at our wedding in Cromwell in February. So here it is finally. A huge thank you to you all! You guys were fantastic (as always) and the night rocked, with a full dance floor and everyone having a fantastic time. We've attached a couple of photos in case you want to have a look.
 
   

 

Thanks again!
Deanna & Jason


Emailed comments from The
Zoology Ball DUNEDIN September 2008

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR PERFORMING AT OUR BALL!
I've heard nothing but positive comments about the ball and you guys!
Thanks again :)
Hayley Oates - Ball Committee

Emailed comments from The "White" Wedding(2nd of April, 2005 - Brydon Lodge - OAMARU)[CHARMA PERFORMANCE]

Hi there
You were great at our wedding, (as you probably would have guessed), it was great that everyone got up to dance, even the Grandparents! We had great comments from everyone about you guys, we even had one couple from Auckland say they would pay to have you go to the North Island to play if they needed a band for anything, so I think that speaks for itself.

We had such a great day, it was a shame it just went so fast.
Once again thanks a lot. We look forward to seeing you playing again around Dunedin sometime.


Regards
Darrell & Alison White


Cristy Emailed comment from the Kavanagh College Formal(30th of July, 2005 - Town Hall - DUNEDIN)[CHARMA PERFORMANCE]

Hey, my name is Cristy and i was at the Kavanagh College formal that you played at last night and i just want to say thanks cause you guys where so awsum. you played a great range of music and got people involved in ur music. I will be recommending you to everyone that i no who is having a big function.

Thanks for making alot of people have a good night cause the band last year was crap so you made a whole lot of people happy. You guys rock!!


Emailed comment from the Kavanagh College Formal(30th of July, 2005 - Town Hall - DUNEDIN)[CHARMA PERFORMANCE]

Hey Kelvin Man your band rocks. You have got to be one of the best cover bands, one you can actually sing and you can really play and you make the songs sound so good. Thanks for playing at the Kavanagh College formal, the band we had last year werent good but you made the last formal for us 7th formers awesome. Last year it was good when the band wasnt playing but this year I didnt want you guys to stop. Thanks Kelvin for letting me sing with you on the last song, it was so much fun. It was like going to a concert of your favourite band. I would seriously love you guys on cd. rock on and i love the charma car thanks casey


Emailed comments from a Christchurch woman planning her wedding (3oth of July, 2005 - Wedding Inquiry - CHRISTCHURCH)

Emailed comment from the Fat Sally's Bar Gig(11th of June, 2005 - Fat Sally's - OAMARU)[CHARMA PERFORMANCE]

Hi Thank-you for providing an awesome night. We would love to book you again in August but will have to check the dates and get back to you.Thanks Sally-Ann

Emailed comments from TAIERI COLLEGE FORMAL
(28th of May, 2005 - Glenroy Auditorium- DUNEDIN)

Hey Hey CHARMA!!! YOU GUYS ROCK When I asked the students/teachers who attended the formal on what they thought of the night, the first thing they said was how incredible the BAND was!! All you guys performed with so much energy and each song CHARMA sung more people were getting up onto the dance floor! CHARMA made the 2005 Taieri College formal what it was, with out you guys it wouldn't have been a successful night! The range of songs CHARMA played was fantastic. Thankyou for setting up your own equipment speakers, lighting etc.. It made my job a lot easier! Having a live band playing at our formal was the best idea ever. The connection CHARMA had with the crowd was incredible. I would choose CHARMA over any band or DJ any day! Everyone had an excellent time at the formal thanks so much to you guys! The bus ride home had everyone singing on how good your songs were! Thankyou so much for making our formal what its was !A BLOODY GOOD NIGHT = A BLOODY GOOD BAND  Thanks again. Everyone from Taieri College +Viet Tieu & Erin Webb Taieri College Social Prefects 2005

Emailed comment from Dunstan High School (7th of April, 2005 - Formal Inquiry - ALEXANDRA)[CHARMA PERFORMANCE]

Hi

My name's Hayley Dodd and I am a Yr 13 student at Dunstan High School in Alexandra. I heard you play at The Orchard Garden for a Wedding earlier this year and thought you were fantastic so I suggested you to the formal committee at my school. We are now possibly considering "Charma" to play at our school formal on Saturday 25th June 2005. I have been asked to follow your band up and have got the information off our head students about you. Also, could you possibly send us a video of you playing? It would much appreciated. Thank you.

Hayley Dodd 

 Emailed Review from NEW YEARS EVE 2004 (31st of December - "Shooters" / Lakefront - WANAKA)

Hi guys!

Just wanted to say a big thankyou for entertaining us on New years Eve.

As usual, you were awesome and I've had some really good feedback from customers about the gig. The whole night was a huge success and a whole heap of that success was due to you.

I hope you will come back to play in the bar later in the year...would love to have you.
So, email me and let me know any available dates that you have.

Talk to you soon hopefully and Happy New Year (never did get chance to say that on the night!)

Thanks again

Jo and the crew at Shooters


Review from 2004 - "The Bowler"

Ah my boys of CHARMA, where do I start...Well Kelvin, Tere, and Alexey have been playing at The Bowler for what is coming up to a year now. The boys are inspirational and are exuding enthusiasm in every performance. The one thing that blows me away is the fact that every time they turn up to play their show is different from the previous week. The boys make an effort to work with the bar and management teams so that every show benefits the patrons and helps the band grow. The boys not only play excellent tunes, but put on a visual feast with their own lighting setup and effects. All in all, I will continue to keep on booking these boys for the years to come because they are that good.
Mat Hilton Marketing and Entertainment Manager THE BOWLER

Review from 30th of Oct, 2004
CHARMA
"Just a bloody good band"What can I say the title says it all. These guys will charm the socks of your grandmother. Not only are they professional but they have a great sense of humour. Kelvin, Tere and Alexey kept our crowd entertained for over 4 hours with an awesome array of music, high energy and a brilliant mix of fast drums, screaming guitars and raunchy vocals. If you want singing, dancing and crowd participation you cannot go wrong with these guys. I would highly recommend them for your next special event.Keep up the good work guys you are awesome.
Kerry Manageress Oak Tree Inn Clinton

Texted review from 3rd of Dec, 2004

Hey Kelvin. I just want 2 thank u all 4 a gr8 night @ the Gore Town & Country Club 2night. Me & mum had a awesome night. Thanx heaps.

Below is some of the gigs Charma has done over the years.

100s of Weddings at several venues
 
The Skyline Leisure Lodge (DUNEDIN), Forbury Park (DUNEDIN), The Otago Musuem (DUNEDIN), The Shoreline Hotel (DUNEDIN), The Dunedin Rugby Club (DUNEDIN), The Mornington Rugby Club (DUNEDIN), The Zingari Rugby Club (DUNEDIN), Wingatui Raceway (MOSGIEL), Orchard Gardens (CLYDE), The Railway Station (DUNEDIN), The Brydon Hotel (OAMARU), Southern Cross Hotel (DUNEDIN), The Buffalo Hall (DUNEDIN), The Port Charmers Community Hall (DUNEDIN), The Memorial Hall (BALCLUTHA), Edgar Stadium (DUNEDIN), Mecure Hotel (DUNEDIN), Lonestar Cafe & Bar Function Centre (DUNEDIN), Golden Harvest Restaurant (DUNEDIN), Tautuku Fishing Club (DUNEDIN), Lake Wanaka Events Centre (WANAKA), Kaitangata Town Hall (KAITANGATA), Palmerston North RSA function centre (PALMERSTON NORTH), Carisbrook (DUNEDIN), Weston Hall (OAMARU), Alexandra Community Hall (ALEXANDRA), Garvan Homestead (BALCLUTHA), South Otago Town and Country (BALCLUTHA), The Cellar Door (ALEXANDRA), Custom House (DUNEDIN), The Homestead (OAMARU), Peter Johnstone Park (DUNEDIN), Waiora Scout Camp - Whare Flat (DUNEDIN), Riverstone Kitchen (OAMARU), Waikaura (DUNTROON), Waitahuna Hall (WAITAHUNA), plus much more.
 
 
School formals and other balls
 
Bayfield High School formals (DUNEDIN), Blue Mountain College formals (TAPANUI), Otago University Physio/Pharmacy Ball (DUNEDIN), Selwen College Ball (DUNEDIN), Otago University Pharmacy Graduation Ball (DUNEDIN), Taieri College Formal (DUNEDIN), Mount Aspiring College formal (WANAKA), Northern Southland College formal (LUMSDEN), Kavanagh College (DUNEDIN), South Otago High School formal (BALCLUTHA), Cromwell College formal (CROMWELL), Aurora College formal (INVERCARGILL), New Zealand Law Faculty ball (DUNEDIN), Otago Boys High School formal (DUNEDIN), Kaikorai Valley College (DUNEDIN), Waitaki Boys High School formal (OAMARU), Waitaki Girls High School formal (OAMARU), Otago Girls High School (DUNEDIN), Otago University Medical School Ball (Dunedin Conference Centre (DUNEDIN), plus much more.
 
 
Other special functions (Birthdays/Anniversary/Xmas/New Years Eve/O'Week/Corperate/Rallies/Festivals/School Discos/Sporting/Talent Shows)
 
Southern Viking Motorcycle Club anniversarys (DUNEDIN), Rosebank Lodge christmas funtions (BALCLUTHA), The Croyden Hotel christmas function (GORE), The Royal Hotel new years celebrations (WAIKAKA), The Outback Inn pre-oweek party(DUNEDIN), The Captain Cook Tavern oweek celebrations (DUNEDIN), The Bowler oweek celebrations (DUNEDIN), Cothram Foirfe Choir charity event (DUNEDIN), Top Hut Bar Big Hog rally celebrations (TWIZEL), The Alexandra Blossum festival (ALEXANDRA), Footloose Musical closing night celebrations (DUNEDIN), Chess the Musical closing night celebrations (MOSGIEL), Dunedin North Intermediate school discos (DUNEDIN), Macandrew Intermediate school leavers disco (DUNEDIN), Speights christmas function (DUNEDIN), Otago Nuggets entertainment (DUNEDIN), Lumley Insurance Corperate event (DUNEDIN), Shooters Bar & Grill new years celebrations (WANAKA), The Waihola Tavern new years celebrations (WAIHOLA), South Motor Court vehicle unveiling (DUNEDIN), 21st celebrations @ Otago Musuem (DUNEDIN), 40th celebrations on the Taieri Plains (MOSGIEL), 21st celebrations at Taieri Rugby Club (MOSGIEL), Go Otago Day (WINGATUI/MOSGIEL), 21st celebrations downstairs at Bennu (DUNEDIN), 21st celebrations at the Waikiwi Tavern (INVERCARGILL), The Metropolitan Club new years eve celebrations (DUNEDIN), Lunchtime concert for Dunedin Care & Craft (DUNEDIN), Melbourne Cup Race Day entertainment (WINGATUI/MOSGIEL), Dunedin North Intermediate Talent Show 2003-04-05-06 (DUNEDIN), Southern Motor Group christmas function (WINGATUI/MOSGIEL), Polson Higgs Accounting christmas function (DUNEDIN), MORE FM 24hour SPCA/Salvation Army charity fundraiser (DUNEDIN), New World Private Staff Function (CROMWELL), Go Otago Day (DUNEDIN/MOSGIEL), Mitre 10 Mega Private Staff Function (DUNEDIN), Otago Polytechnic's 40th Birthday Celebrations (DUNEDIN), Clutha Rugby Club Function (BALCLUTHA), Dunedin Intermediate Schools Music Festival 2005-06 (DUNEDIN), Otekaike Community Hall Fundraiser (OTEKAIKE), Canterbury Meat Packers Social Club (DUNEDIN), Cromwell Golden Oldies Sporting Festival (CROMWELL), Fisher & Paykel Social Club Function (DUNEDIN), 2006 SMMC concert @ the Town Hall (DUNEDIN), MORE FM Radio interviews promotion the CD release of "I Want You To Be Happy" (DUNEDIN), "I Want You To Be Happy" concert @ Real Groovy (DUNEDIN), "I Want You To Be Happy" concert in the Octagon as part of the Fringe Festival (DUNEDIN), The Otago Property Investors Assosication at the Otago Golf Club (DUNEDIN), Wickliffe Press Social Club Christmas break up (Otago University Staff Club), Kelvin Cummings CD release concerts at Warehouse Stores (NZ NATIONWIDE), Kelvin Cummings concerts on The Interislander (COOK STRAIT), Goldengate Lodge new years celebrations (CROMWELL), 21st and 50 celebrations at the Goldengate Lodge (CROMWELL), Catlins Woodstock (CATLINS), Brighton Galla Day (BRIGHTON), Alpine Helicopter Services birthday function @ Queenstown airport (QUEENSTOWN), Pre St Patricks Day event @ Scruffy Murphies (WANAKA), St Patricks Day celebrations @ The Stadium (ALEXANDRA), New Zealand / Australiasian Rovers "I AM MOOT 2007" (DUNEDIN), Otago Rebels entertainment (DUNEDIN), Fulton Hogan Central Mid-Winter Function at The Alexandra District Club (ALEXANDRA), DNI Rox fundraising concert (DUNEDIN), Mercy Hospital Social Club function (DUNEDIN), Hugh's 50th and Olivia's 21st @ Otematata Station (OTEMATATA), Southern Motor Group Christmas function 2007 @ Kaikorai Rugby Club (DUNEDIN), Year 3 Nursing Students @ The Invercargill Workingmens' Club (INVERCARGILL) GO OTAGO DAY 2008 (Dunedin), plus much more.

 
 
 


CHARMA
Email:
charma@dunedin-direct.co.nz
Ph:
0064 3 453-5658
Cellphone:
027 245 9839

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