Private Party•Reviewed on October 29, 2023•From Raleigh, NC
This group is AMAZING! True professionals from start to finish and so kind. They made an effort to learn and play a couple songs by an artist completely out of their wheelhouse for my 9yr old which made her feel so special. Our guests were blown away with their talent! They have such a variety of music which is harder to find. Would 1000% book them again. They truly SHINE!
Review by Grace M.
Private Party•Reviewed on May 15, 2023•From Mebane, NC
Shine performed at our Celebration of Life event with over 200 people in attendance. The age group was 94 to infant and everyone enjoyed the band greatly. The band went out of their way to interact with the crowd, thank all the guests as well as to introduce our speaker. The music was very well played and if I have another event, I will certainly hire them. Truly a talented and professional group of musicians.
Review by Jaime M.
Private Party•Reviewed on May 8, 2023•From Cary, NC
Shine was great, they were so easy to work with and had great communications building up to the event. When the event started WOW. They are an amazing band with a great singer. They got the crowd dancing, singing and totally involved. I had so many people come up to me and ask about the band. You can't go wrong with Shine. Would certainly hire them again.
Review by AJ H.
July 4th Party•Reviewed on July 5, 2022•From Durham, NC
The band SHINE performed at our 4th of July Blowout! party at Bartlett Reserve in Durham, NC and were the hit of the event. Great musicians, excellent vocalist, wonderful interaction with audience. They were here for 4 hours in the heat of the day, playing for 3 hours and being our DJ for 30 minutes at beginning and end of event. We had guests from 23 to 103, and everyone loved the music! Professional, friendly, engaging - great people and great music!
Review by Nancye B.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on April 20, 2022•From Durham, NC
Love Shine. Looked for a band for a big birthday party for our son. Found Shine through an Internet search. Boy, our expectations were far exceeded! All of the arrangements before the event went smoothly, efficiently, professionally. Sal talked to us about what music our particular group might enjoy, wanted our opinion on volume level, etc. Sal set us up with our own “PA” system that we could use and that was really needed.
The music was wonderful, but even more so was the band’s friendly interaction our group. And acknowledging several our son’s birthday several times. They did everything to make the party a very enjoyable experience.
Review by Brian B.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on February 9, 2022•From Chapel Hill, NC
Shine did a wonderful job for my wife's birthday party. They played music that fit our 70's theme and were very interactive with our guests. Shine truly went the extra mile to make our party a hit!
Review by Kristen D.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on June 9, 2015•From Midlothian, VA
We booked Shine for our wedding reception! They were so organized and took care of everything, leaving me with very little to do for them! They constantly had our guests on the dance floor and by the second half of the reception the whole dance floor was full of our guests. We couldn't have been happier with them and I would certainly recommend them!
Review by Joel H.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on July 22, 2014•From Charlotte, NC
Wow! Shine was freaking AWESOME! Ever since the big day, our family and friends keep telling us how our wedding reception was one of the best parties they had ever been to and Shine, in my opinion, had a large part to do with it. Shine's talent was exceptional which kept everyone on the dance floor. Mindy's take charge demeanor with the mic helped the night flow seamlessly; she helped choreograph the perfect night!! We had family and friends share the stage and perform with Shine and it all seemed rehearsed even though it wasn't. From the attention to detail you receive planning leading up to your special day to the rocking fun time at the event, Shine is FANTASTIC!!
Review by Rachel E.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on August 6, 2014•From Chapel Hill, NC
Shine played our wedding reception at the Carolina Inn and they were AWESOME!! They kept the party going and had everyone on the dance floor! Prior to the big day they were fantastic to work with and came up with a detailed time line and kept everyone on schedule during the reception. Shine went above and beyond to make our day memorable. They are top notch people and musicians and we would highly recommend them!!
Review by Kelly H.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on October 16, 2013•From Southern Pines, NC
Providing five stars is nowhere near enough - they were worth 10 stars. Throughout the planning process the band members were attentive to our daughter and son-in-laws desires and by far exceeded my (father of the bride) expectations. Mindy has a wonderful voice and the band kept the dance floor full the entire night. Mindy also kept things moving along as the MC and made sure that everything took place on schedule and all guests involved. I could not have asked for a better experience. The price they charge is well below the service received.
Review by Justin V.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on June 13, 2015•From Emerald Isle, NC
Shine did a phenomenal job for our wedding. They learned 3 new songs for the first dances, and then played 2 sets of very dance friendly music. The crowd loved them and people were packing the dance floor from the start until we had to close up. Thanks so much for giving us a wonderful evening!
Review by Ben B.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on January 28, 2015•From Durham, NC
Shine is the ONLY wedding band you should use. They are amazing. This was the single best decision we made for our wedding. Even family members who normally never dance, got on the dance floor because of Shine. They worked with us every step of the way and made our wedding day flow seamlessly. Thank you Mindy, Aaron, Sal, and Mike - you really made our wedding day.
Review by Cameron B.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on June 1, 2015•From Chapel Hill, NC
Shine performed at our Wedding on the front lawn of the Carolina Inn. We received many compliments from guests on how much fun the band was. We appreciate how flexible they were in working with our schedule and requests. I've read many of the other positive comments before booking that described how great they are. Now that the event if over, I can say they're all spot on. Shine (especially Mindy) is great at getting the crowd up and moving. We wanted throw our guests a great party, and Shine was a core part of that success!
Review by Mollie L.
Wedding•Reviewed on November 20, 2013•From Pittsboro, NC
We hired Shine for our wedding and they were AMAZING. If you want a dance floor that is ALWAYS full, they are the way to go. Aaron and Mindy worked with us closely to put together an amazing event. They were so much fun to work with, and spent a ton of time talking to us to figure out exactly what we wanted. By the wedding, it was so perfectly planned out that we had nothing to worry about. We got so many compliments on the band. And literally, after dinner, the dancing did not stop until the last song was played. Also, Shine plays for an amazing value. You will be happy if you go with Shine!
Review by Matthew K.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on June 9, 2015•From Raleigh, NC
My wife and I were so pleased with Shine's performance at our wedding reception in late May, 2015. All of the band members were professional, engaging and invested in making sure everyone had a great time. They kept people on the dance floor from start to finish while keeping things on schedule throughout the event. Their song selection was excellent and they were an affordable option given their level of talent and overall performance! I would highly recommend them and couldn't be happier that we chose Shine for our big day.
Review by Ben C.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on April 8, 2013•From Raleigh, NC
I'd give them 6 stars in each category, if I could. Everyone in the band is so friendly, dependable and talented. They were easy to communicate with and honored our song requests without question. I'd hire them again in a heartbeat. They kept the party going! Total pros! Thank you SHINE.
Review by Colleen C.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on January 11, 2015•From Raleigh, NC
Hiring Shine was one of the best decisions my husband and I made for our wedding reception. They were so easy and wonderful to work with and they went above and beyond to make sure the music at our wedding was exactly what we wanted. They had our guests on the dance floor all night and everyone raved about the band. Even our photographer said they were one of the best bands she had heard at a wedding.
Review by Eileen L.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on December 16, 2013•From Raleigh, NC
Shine was fantastic - they engaged with our group, they were easy to work with, their song selection was perfect and our company Christmas Party was a HIT! It's a big deal to get Engineers out on the dance floor, and they succeeded. Big time. We will definitely be trying to book them again for our 2014 Christmas Party. Highly recommend!
Review by Brittany H.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on September 14, 2013•From Greenville, NC
Shine was amazing for our wedding reception! We had so many compliments on their talent, friendliness, energy, and professionalism. I would hire them again in a heartbeat and truly believe our wedding wouldn't have been the same without them! Thank you Shine for everything!
Review by Jenna J.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on May 5, 2014•From Pittsboro, NC
Everything about Shine was great! From the details involved in planning the reception to the execution of the reception, everything was perfect. All the wedding guests kept asking where we found them! Mindy is great at making sure she knows all the details and exactly what you want at your reception. Aaron was a great person to chat with in the beginning in regards to giving advice to make an awesome reception. Mike (guitarist) played at the ceremony and again, did an outstanding job. I got tons of complements about everything Shine did! Would definitely recommend for anyone who wants to have a great time!!!!
Review by Becky O.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on October 13, 2012•From Raleigh, NC
Shine was positively terrific at my daughter's wedding reception! The dance floor was full all night and it was fun to watch the band interact with the guests. I could not stay off the dance floor and maybe spent a little too much time dancing and not enough time hostessing! From the beginning, Shine was very responsive and accommodating. My daughter and her husband live out of the country and Mindy held an hour long skype session with my daughter and me to select songs and plan the reception. I could not be any more pleased with Shine's performance and professionalism.
Thanks, Shine, for making my daughter's wedding reception a fabulous event!
Review by Melissa W.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on October 31, 2013•From Wilmington, NC
Shine was absolutely perfect for our wedding. They played all the right songs to get all of our guest on the dance floor, even ones that never dance. I asked them to learn and play a special song and they learned very fast and it was awesome. Aaron and Mindy are such a delight to work with. They communicated with me all the time about the progress of my song request and Mindy really takes the time to get to know her brides and their needs. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for some fun and rockin entertainment for their event.
Review by Mccrea C.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on July 14, 2013•From Belmont, NC
My husband and I used Shine for our reception on 6/22/13. Across the board we would give them 5 stars. They were dependable, flexible, and very friendly. Most importantly their music was perfect for our reception. They are able to incorporate older songs with a newer feel. Our guests absolutely loved them and it was great to dance with friends and family at the same time to music we all enjoyed.
They were the first decision we made about our special day and most definitely the best.
Review by Lindsay C.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on February 26, 2013•From Raleigh, NC
Shine was absolutely a dream to work with for our wedding. They were very accommodating and worked with us to completely customize our reception schedule. Everyone at our wedding raved about how great they were not only as a band but at MC-ing and DJ-ing during breaks.
We will definitely be recommending Shine to anyone and everyone who is looking for a band at any type of event!!!
Review by Andrea W.
Wedding•Reviewed on November 28, 2012•From Edenton, NC
Shine rocked our wedding! We cannot provide a glowing enough review of Shine's performance and all out energy. Shine performed at our wedding reception at an outside venue. They were excited to try out our front yard venue and were flexible to work with from the start. We appreciated that two band members called us prior to the event to make sure we were all on the same page. This group communicates exceptionally well prior to and during the event. We danced all night long and could have danced much longer! Everyone from young to old were out on the dance floor. The best part was when Mindy got down on the dance floor and encouraged us to sing and dance with her!
