Comments about the band!

OLYMPIC EXPRESS TESTIMONIALS

Pamela Roberts (Jazz Fan)

“Your debut last night at the Sequim Performing Arts Center was electric! From the first number you lit the place up! Tracy, I know that your first vocal was smokin’ fast, but you didn’t skip a beat keeping that pace up – it was truly exciting! I hope that you all saw the spontaneous standing ovation at the end of the first half!”

Lori Schmidt (Irrigation Festival Entertainment Coordinator)

The band was wonderful! Everyone loved you and were very impressed with your music. I want to book you again for next year’s event.

Micahel Bare (Leader – Eden Valley Band)

“We heard them play at the Elks Club earlier this year (a dinner for something). They are very good, and if that’s the same singer she’s great.”

Dave and Barb Brubaker  (Sequim Community Church)

Keenagers Dinner and Concert Series

“On behalf of all the Keenagers, please accept our thanks for the wonderful evening of music at last Friday’s event. The songs played, and sang, were so familiar to all in attendance, and brought back fond memories of years gone by. Truly, a good time was had by all! We look forward to welcoming you back again!”

Lindsey Veenema  (Member Services Manager, City of Port Angeles)

Concert On The Pier Series

“You all sounded fantastic. Thank you for playing for us. It was a lot of fun. I hope to talk to you again next year.”

 Woody, Kris, Brig and Judy  (Event Directors)

Nordic Tugboat Rendezvous

“We were delighted that all the musicians and singer came to support our event in Port Townsend.   The tuggers were just raving about the introduction of live music at the Nordic Tug Rendezvous for the very first time! And they loved to dance!  Thank you so much for being willing to make the drive.   We loved it!”

Dick Hughes (SEF President)
Patsy Mattingly (Event Coordinator) 

SEF Variety Show Fund Raiser

“Thank you for a job well done!” Your performance today will directly encourage nearly 150 young mathematicians and scientists who will be competing in SEF’s 4th Annual Engineering Challenge.”

“The Variety Show was wonderful. Everyone I saw had a smile on their face as they walked out the door.”

Juan de Fuca Festival

Festival Flier

“The Olympic Express Big Band is one of the Peninsula’s most exciting dance bands. This assemblage features some of the area’s finest musicians who for the past four years, have been performing in Puget Sound’s most popular venues. Stylistically savvy, they are equally comfortable playing high-powered jazz tunes for the listening public or tunes from the 40s, 50’s and 60s for the swing-dancing crowd.”

Darrell Plank (Former Band Member)

“I really want to thank you all for making tonight such a great last gig for me.  We seemed to be really hitting on all cylinders tonight.”

Tracy Blume (Booker)

“Thank you so much for participating in tonight’s Choir Fundraiser.  You all did a wonderful job backing the choir and I heard nothing but high praise and excitement for the band. I hope this is the start of many good gigs for you all.”

Beth Pratt (Activity Director)

The Lodge at Sherwood Village.

“As an Activity Director in Sequim for The Lodge, I am always seeking quality entertainment that excites my residents. The concert on the pier in Port Angeles on the 21st of July was just that! Thank you to the band for such a lively and entertaining performance. We look forward to seeing you at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim in August.”

Juan de Fuca Festival

Peninsula Daily News

“The Olympic Express Big Band is one of the Peninsula’s newest and most exciting bands. This assemblage features some of the areas finest musicians. For the last three years, they have been performing in Puget Sound’s most popular venues. Stylistically savvy, they are equally comfortable playing high-powered jazz tunes for the listening public or tunes from the 40s, 50s and 60s for the swing-dancing crowd.”

Lavender Festival

Festival Flier

“The “Olympic Express Big Band” is just what it says—a big band whose music moves like an Express train. The group has been together now for over 3 years and has played many local engagements, festivals and events. Olympic Express is comprised of some of the peninsula’s best musicians and all are local residents.”

Monday Musicale Club

Ed Grier – Retired Music Director, Port Angeles School District & Timpanist and Associate Conductor of Port Angeles Symphony.

“Your gals and guys did a great job under tough conditions at the church Sunday afternoon. I especially enjoyed the first part of the first tune. It was a fun sound. I got a kick out of the idea of a tuba. What part was he playing? Your gang is certainly lucky to find so many good musicians willing to rehearse. Thanks for putting the group together.”

Sequim Senior Center Fund Raiser

Kelly Trudeau Coordinator, Park View Villas, Port Angeles

We appreciate the band joining us for our wonderful fundraiser, and we will definitely be using you again!  …you guys did a great job…