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Laughing Bird Letters of Recommendation
TEXAS Musical Drama Holland America Cruise Line's OnStage Alaska
Lakeside Little Theatre (Mexico) Blanceneaux Lodge (Belize)
Colleges and Universities Alaska Show
Costa Azul Adventure Resort (Mexico) CoCo View Scuba Resort (Honduras)
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To Whom it may concern:
Janey and Tupe Kenyon, who together comprise the duo Laughing Bird entertained audiences at the internationally acclaimed musical drama TEXAS throughout the summer. This outstanding musical team was the perfect warm-up act for the nations best attended outdoor drama.
TEXAS plays to almost 100,000 people each summer, who come from every state and almost 100 foreign countries. The show has a reputation for family fare at its finest. It was important to our organization that any acts engaged ascribe to the same high ideals and principles of good taste. Laughing Bird both met and exceeded our expectations.
Their assignment, covering Monday through Thursday evenings, was not always easy. Working in an outdoor setting presents considerable challenges: blazing sunshine, wind, grit, rain, and a host of random distractions.
Folks who attend during the week also tend to be in a less festive mood than their weekend counterparts. Visitors often arrive at the show tired from a long drive, or a long day at the office. Laughing Bird faithfully and enthusiastically brought relaxed smiles to a sea of faces each evening.
According to our statistics, more than 60 percent of our audience is made up of people 55 years of age and older. Another sizable chunk of our spectators is comprised of families with young children. The lively music, wholesome humor and thought-provoking lyrics delivered by Laughing Bird offered something for every age and taste. Haunting melodies, proficiency on a wide array of unusual instruments, and an open approach that encouraged audience participation made Janey and Tupe favorites with our visitors.
I highly recommend Laughing Bird. Their professionalism and personal approach are a perfect balance to their brilliant musical style.
Sincerely,
Kathie Greer
Publicist for TEXAS
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To Whom It May Concern:
Tupelo and Janey Kenyon of Laughing Bird performed on the pre-show stage at the TEXAS musical, June through August from 6 to 8 P.M. At the Pioneer Amphitheater in Palo Duro Canyon State Park near Amarillo, Texas.
Tupe and Janeys performance appealed to all ages from seniors to small children. Their knowledge of music and ability to play a wide variety of instruments help the attention of our tired travelers and improved their moods.
I would highly recommend Laughing Bird in performance and on recordings.
Sincerely,
Patty A. Bryant
President, TEXAS
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c/o Holland America Tours
300 Elliott Avenue West Seattle, WA 98119
1-800-628-0484 Fax (206) 298-3885
mruzicka@halw.com
It is with pleasure that I recommend Tupe and Janey Kenyon. I have contracted them for the past three seasons to perform in Holland Americas On Stage Alaska, a live performance and multi-media presentation that promotes our cruisetours business to Alaska. Their vast talent as performers and savvy business people is a great asset to the success of the program.
Here are some comments from travel agents and our associates about working with Tupe and Janey:
Extremely informative and willing to work with us. They were just wonderful. Very good at what they do and were able to get the crowd involved. I enjoyed the show tremendously. This was my first show and it was wonderful.
Janey and Tupe know what they are doing. Their performance is a nice balance of music and story telling. I am very happy with the results and would like to schedule the performance for next year.
Thank you Tupe and Janey. It has been an honor to work with you and I look forward to working with you in the future.
Marie Ruzicka
Marie Ruzicka
National Coordinator
On Stage Alaska
Holland America
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To Whom it May Concern:
It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Tupe and Janey Kenyon. The writer is the President of the Lakeside Little Theatre, which is considered to be the largest English speaking theatre in Mexico.
Several months ago, I met Tupe and Janey (Laughing Bird) and after hearing one of their CDs and speaking with them, I hired them to do a concert to honor some of our theatre greats.
The concert was a great success, and it was due primarily to the marvelous talents of the Kenyons. They have great stage presence, but also exhibit a certain type of charisma that charms the audience. They also have excellent voices and material, and are adaptable to the varying circumstances that exist in a theatre.
I would not hesitate to have them entertain at our theatre again, and so kind reader, if you decide to hire them, you will compliment yourself later on having made a very wise decision.
Sincerely,
Dr. Donald Chanoler
President, Lakeside Little Theatre
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To Whom It May Concern -,
Janey and Tupelo Kenyon of Laughing Bird performed at Blancaneaux Lodge for over a month and were very well received.
Francis Ford Coppolas Blancaneaux Lodge is the premier mountain lodge in Belize, and attracts a diverse international clientele. Janey and Tupe immediately established an instant rapport with the guests as a result of their interaction and understanding of each audience. Their enthusiasm is infectious and the resulting performance always drew positive comments from guests and visitors. Laughing Birds concerts at Blancaneaux Lodge were a definite enhancement to each guests stay,
Mr. Coppola also enjoyed the show and made a point of
complementing Tupe and Janey on a job well done.
(And, he complemented us for hiring them!)
We are sorry to lose Janey and Tupe, but understand their intention to travel further - they sure do get around!
We are pleased to recommend Laughing Bird for any engagement.
Please do not hesitate to contact us, should you wish further information. (Tel: 501-92-3878 or Fax: 501-92-3919).
Yours sincerely,,
Colin & Anne Wood
General Managers, Blancaneaux Lodge
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A Few of Laughing Bird's Campus Performances:
(The following quotes were taken directly from letters of recommendation
from the indicated college or university.)
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To Whom It May Concern:
This is a letter of recommendation for two of the best and most professional entertainers we have ever had the pleasure to work with.
Tupe and Janey Kenyon, LAUGHING BIRD, performed JoAnn & Montes Alaska Show throughout the entire season here in Anchorage, Alaska. Performing for people of all ages, from every walk of life, and literally from every corner of the world, this dynamic duo received rave reviews.
Their expertise on stage, in business, and technically is unsurpassed, and truly makes all dealings with them a pleasure.
Hire them! They made us smile and made us money!
Songfully,
JoAnne Molloy and Monte Davis
JoAnne & Montes Alaska Show
P.O. Box 92499, Anchorage, Alaska 99509 (907) 278-8313
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A quien corresponda:
Por esto medio deseo manifestar que los portadores de la presente Tupe and Janey Kenyon, LAUGHING BIRD. Originarios de Alaska, vienen exponiendo su show con buenos resultados dentro de nuestro Resort; razon por lo que me es grato presentarlos a ustedes, como personas Honorables y con buena disposicion.
ATENTAMENTE
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To Whom It May Concern:
By this letter, I highly recommend to you Tupe and Janey Kenyon, LAUGHING BIRD from Alaska. While performing their show at our resort with good results, theyve had excellent response from our guests. They are honorable people, and have good personalities. Therefore, its a pleasure for me to introduce them to you.
SINCERELY,
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To Whom It May Concern,
Tupe and Janey Kenyon, known as Laughing Bird entertained guests at our resort January thru April of 1998, and again in December of 2000 and January of 2001. Their bi-weekly happy-hour concerts were ideal for our unique clientele.
CoCo View Resort was rated in the Top Ten by Scuba Diving Magazines Readers Choice Awards for Worlds Most Popular Resorts and the Worlds Best Dive Operators. For over 18 years, we have built a reputation as a premier vacation destination, and we feel that Laughing Birds show complimented our high standards of quality very well.
Besides being accomplished musicians, songwriters, and entertainers, Tupe and Janey impressed us as being out-going and friendly. They made friends easily and mixed well with our guests, who are from all walks of life, and in all age groups. Each week, as a new group of guests arrived, Tupe and Janey were able to read their new audience, and rely on their many years of stage experience to make people feel welcome and at ease.
Laughing Bird consistently demonstrated all the things youd expect from dedicated professional entertainers: quality presentation, neat and attractive appearance, promptness and friendly personalities. Their show is genuinely entertaining with a thoughtful mix of humor, and sincerity. Besides their obvious professionalism, we were most impressed at how our guests were quickly and easily on a first-name basis with Tupe and Janey.
At the end of the week, our guests fill out a comment sheet to provide us with feedback on our operation. Every single week, without fail, Laughing Bird was mentioned. Here are just a few of the dozens of written comments we received:
Janey and Tupe were a wonderful bonus for both their musical talent and friendliness, who also impressed us as excellent ambassadors for the resort. - Robert Wolanski and Lee Anne
Enjoyed the entertainment - Laughing Bird . . . it was just the right touch, just enough and very good! - Alice and Mike Megna
Laughing Bird - Terrific! Lots of fun and a refreshing change of pace. Great entertainment. - Risa Leonard
I enjoyed seeing Tupe and Janey play their music. They were also very friendly with the guests. - Will Kidd
Getting to know Laughing Bird was a great treat. Janey and Tupe were great entertainment. - Shannon and Elinore Curtis
We loved your musical sensations, Tupe and Janey! They took me out on my first night dive - they are so nice and friendly (not to mention great entertainment!) They are great additions to your resort and wonderful company to the guests! - Stephanie and Jon King (honeymooners)
After seeing Laughing Bird in action for four months, we highly recommend Tupe and Janey Kenyon. They were professional and flexible with our unique schedules, and always eager to please our guests. They clearly love what they do, and their relaxed, genuine personal approach to entertainment never failed to spread smiles around the room. You will be smiling too, and youll be glad you hired them! (Our number in Roatan, Honduras is 504-455-5502).
Lauray Walsh (Activities Director)
Bill & Evelyn Evans (Owners)
U.S. Office: P.O. Box 877, San Antonio, Florida 33576-0877
1-800-282-8932 (904) 588-4131 FAX: (904) 588-4158
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Tupelo and Janey Kenyon . . . Laughing Bird
Riversong Studio, PO Box 25, Story WY, 82842, (307) 683-3451
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