Reviews
What folks are saying about Turtle Creek Ramblers:
“What a treat it was to have the Turtle Creek Ramblers at our wedding! Dave worked with us to create a song list for our ceremony that included our requests and perfectly complemented the tone and spirit of the day. Michelle's joyous tears during our vows exemplified the band's emotional investment in our celebration. We highly recommend this group of sweet, talented musicians for any celebration!” — Allie and Adam, Wedded Folk, Beloit College, Beloit, WI
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“Turtle Creek Ramblers, always our favorite, funky, bluegrass band, brought another great concert to our band shell, and this year the rain only threatened; never came to stop the show. Yeah. The audience always appreciates the family-friendly, toe-tapping sounds of this group. We hope you keep coming back.” — Dave Block, President, Friends of the Phoenix Park Bandshell, Delavan, WI
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“I was very honored to have the Turtle Creek Ramblers open our brand new Concert in the Park Series in Milton. I heard many positive comments and everyone who attended enjoyed your music! I would like to say that out of all the bands and groups I have worked with in the years I have been here, the Turtle Creek Ramblers have been the most personable and I feel we have developed a friendship that is very much appreciated by me. That friendliness comes across in the way you interact with the crowd as well. Your group puts on a wonderful, down home, enjoyable performance that can be enjoyed by everyone! Thank you and I look forward to working with you again!” — Paula Schutt, Executive Director, The Gathering Place, Milton, WI
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“The Turtle Creek Ramblers recently played for our first ever Bluegrass Bash at Sweet Minihaha Campground. Their rich, classic, bluegrass music and ablity to interact with the crowd was thoroughly enjoyed by those who attended.” — Rick and Lisa Josephson, Sweet Minihaha Campground, Brodhead, WI
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“After a few false starts due to weather cancellations, the Turtle Creek Ramblers were finally able to grace our stage at the Phoenix Park Band Shell, at our final full day event, in Delavan, WI. They're a fun band with a variety of fun music for the whole family; not too loud and noisy or too quiet and mellow, just good fun music that you gotta tap your foot to. They're just what you need for a summer Sunday afternoon. It was a fitting way to end our successful season. We are grateful for their flexibility and fun!” — Dave Block, President, Friends of the Phoenix Park Bandshell, Delavan, WI
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“The Turtle Creek Ramblers started the Boone County Arts Council’s 20th season of Summer Concerts. Country, bluegrass and a little gospel music kept the audience tapping their feet and clapping their hands. It’s great entertainment like this group that makes the crowds keep getting larger and prompts the sponsors to continue bringing music to the park year after year. The 3 man, 1 woman group graciously played several encores for an audience that did not want it to end. Here’s a standing ovation from the Boone County Arts Council for these fine musicians and entertainers.” — Sherry Lindquist, President, Boone County Arts Council
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“The folks at Severson Dells Nature Center extremely enjoyed the Turtle Creek Ramblers who played the 20th Annual Winter Luminary Event at Severson Dells Forest Preserve. On a nice winter weekend with a mile of candles lighting up the forest, the Turtle Creek Ramblers lit up the inside of the Center. With a great blend of voices and a magical mix of instruments, they more than pleased the group of people attending. The night was one of those that you could sit back and relax to an old country or gospel song, or you would find yourself stomping a foot to a bluegrass number. A great night had by all!” — Don Miller, Executive Director, Severson Dells Nature Center, Rockford, IL
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“The Turtle Creek Ramblers were a great addition to our AppleFest activities at Royal Oak Farm Orchard. They came to play in our pavilion this past September, and everyone enjoyed them. The musicians were all very professional, friendly, and flexible to work with. Their family friendly music got every listener, young and old, tappin’ their toes and enjoying their time here at the farm. The mood they set was great for our farm atmosphere, and they would be the perfect group to book for any country gathering. We are looking forward to seeing them again this fall out at Royal Oak.” — Sarah Bell, Royal Oak Farm Orchard, Harvard, IL
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“Having the Turtle Creek Ramblers perform at our Sunday With The Arts was great fun! Everyone who attended agreed it was the best one yet! I received a great deal of positive feedback. Your music was wonderful, and the energy between the band and audience was a pleasure to see. I heard many people singing along, and lots of laughter! Thank you. We look forward to having you perform again!” — Paula Schutt, Executive Director, The Gathering Place, Milton, WI
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“A perfect mid-summer evening in the garden at Rock Run Peddler in Rock City, Illinois, set the stage for the wonderful music of the Turtle Creek Ramblers on July 19th. The melodies of old-time country and bluegrass floated through the air accompanied by the lively sounds of banjo, mandolin, guitar and string bass (not to mention the wrens)! The wonderful blend of the performers’ voices, along with their excellent instrumental talents, made each song such a treat for the crowd. In this age of hurry-hurry, cell-phones and email, what a great pleasure to gather, sit amongst the fireflies’ light, and enjoy the good things of life &emdash; like the music of the Turtle Creek Ramblers!” — Maggie Davidson, Owner, Rock Run Peddler, Rock City, IL
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“Last summer we were privileged to present the Turtle Creek Ramblers as our featured Friday evening entertainment during our annual German Valley Days festival. All who attended were pleased with their program of wholesome, family oriented music which showcased their vocal and instrumental talent. Anyone who has a liking for country, bluegrass or gospel styles would be happy with their presentation. The group was very congenial and made every effort to offer their audience an enjoyable music experience.” — Donna Smith, German Valley Days Organizer, German Valley, IL
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“How do I thank your group for helping the hurting lives of our saddened families? I have only inadequate words, but the Families of our Fallen Military have the lasting memories of the wonderful time spent together as part of the BTRO Summer Gathering, June 28th in Clinton. The generous donation of music by the Turtle Creek Ramblers provided these families with a chance to have fun together as they shared stories and grief with one another. Listening to your music and dancing in the rain will be a treasured memory for our families.” — Judith Singer, Founder and Executive Director, Being There Reaching Out, Inc., Clinton, WI
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“Thank you for making our day extra special at Riverside Terrace! God Bless You.” — Karen Place, Activity Coordinator, Riverside Terrace, Beloit, WI
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“Just a note to say thank you for the great entertainment you and your group Turtle Creek Ramblers provided for my parents’ 80th birthday party. It was pretty obvious that the guests were really enjoying it. The variety of music you played was wonderful. Please feel free to use my name as a reference.” — Nicole Yoss
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“Thank you for the GREAT music performed for our residents, families, friends and staff at Maple Crest. Thank you to all the band members for the good music played. We encourage you to continue to entertain here as many have requested for the band to return. Thanks again.” — Jean White, Activity Director, Maple Crest Care Center, Belvidere, IL
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“Our Reminisce Group recently enjoyed the entertaining music of...The Turtle Creek Ramblers. Their collection of Bluegrass, Gospel and Country Tunes had us singing along and clapping our hands in jubilation!” — Sue Johnson, Activity Director, Jefferson Prairie Reminisce
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“Hi David...I just talked with some of the people from our Elderberries group that you entertained back in January ’07. Everyone really enjoyed your group, the Turtle Creek Ramblers. They were all really impressed with your music, as you did songs that we all knew and could sing along with. Wish we could have you back more often, as, like the others have said, you guys were great! I'd refer you to anyone. Hope you will come back soon.” — Rose Jones, The Capron Elderberries group, Capron, IL
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“The Delavan-Darien Rotary Club sponsors a bluegrass event called Jammin’ In The Gardens in July of each year. July 7, 2007 marked our 4th year event featuring 8 bands in a beautiful garden setting in the City of Delavan, WI. I have known Dave Wilson of the Turtle Creek Ramblers for 2 years, and was pleased to have him and his band join us in our Jammin’ line-up. Our audience was very responsive to them, and have recommended that TCR be placed on the list for repeat performers for future Jammin’ events.” — Mary Knipper, Past-President and entertainment chairman, Delavan-Darien Rotary Club, Delavan, WI
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“Dave Wilson and his group the Turtle Creek Ramblers have been entertaining our residents here for several months. They’ve become one of our facility’s favorite visitors, the residents asking when they will be returning again, whenever they have been here. They are able to connect and relate to the residents with ease, and seem to have as much fun performing for our residents as they do listening to them. As the Activity Director of our facility, it is my pleasure to continue to include them on my activity calendar. I recommend them to anyone looking to add a fun, entertaining group to their calendar.” — Rob McKinley, Activity Director, Northwoods Care Centre, Belvidere, IL