What people say about my shows

"Dave- Your new CD Momentary Mutiny is OUTSTANDING! I popped it in the player this morning as I was bringing the boat back to Gig Harbor and loved it. I was singing along with All You Need is a Boat before it had even played through the first time. GREAT song! (Wish I’d written it!) Good seeing and hearing you again last night." Charlie Long, Gig Harbor, WA 12-18-11

"People thought you were their favorite part of the night and I really enjoyed all of your tunes. I have a feeling we will be seeing more of each other over the years and hope you get some new referrals from my guests. Thanks again for everything and being a good sport".
Luke Xitco, Tacoma, WA 9-26-11

"Thank you again for playing at our reception, with out exception, everyone mentioned how nice the music was. You were a BIG help to making a great night even better! We wish you the best".
Jeb & Cathy Baker, Port Orchard, WA 9-1-11

"Thanks for the wonderful performance last Saturday. Everyone was raving about your music and it made the party. I hope to have you back again soon!"
M. Johnson, Sea-Tac, WA 7-18-11

"Dave, you were awesome. Thank you for giving the party the warmth and atmosphere that Mother Nature wouldn't!! At least the 'Ol Girl got wet at her party ;) Destiny really is a magnificent boat and Mike & I are extremely lucky to have her for our home. See you again in a few weeks and we'll do boat drinks on deck this time! Thanks again Dave!!"
Dawn Hilliard, SV Destiny, Pt. Townsend, WA 7-16-11

"Dave MADE our Fathers Day event. He is so professional but so welcoming. We are a private golf club and our members fell in love with him! Many requested Dave’s information for private parties in the future. He is a real class act and would HIGHLY RECCOMEND him for your event! Thanks so much Dave you're AMAZING!"
Katie Farr, Snoqualmie, WA, 6/19/2011

"Dave provided a fun and entertaining night of caribbean music. Attendees loved the variety of songs and his enthusiastic style of performing. Some came to listen and others came to dance, everyone had a great time."
Dave Ainsworth, Lacey, WA, 6/11/2011

"Dave-You have outdone yourself! Your new CD is awsome. Ruth and I sat aboard Angelique and listened to it several times. Very very good". Doug Young SV Angelique 4/17/11

"I really enjoyed your music. I have had so many compliments today on how I was able to find you. Hope this will bring additional parties for you". Michelle Dean 11/28/10

Thanks SO much for making my brother’s 50th a special night! You were terrific, and everyone kept commenting on how authentic you were…which is saying a lot from a bunch of Buffett nuts! We loved the music and are enjoying your CDs as well! We’re going to spread the news that you’re the man to invite to all the parties! Hope to see you again soon…on a beach near us! Stan and Dawn Lemmel, Des Moines, WA 11/29/10

Thanks for the great performance at our party!!!!!! Everyone who attended were blown away!
They loved you!!!! Can't wait to do it again! If you need a reference, use me cuz I think you rock!!!!!
Thanks again! Stan Chambers Olympia, WA 8/28/10

"We had a fantastic event thanks to Dave. I will definitely book him for other functions".
Maria Dohman, Everett Golf and Country Club 8-17-10

"We enjoyed Dave entertaining at the Parrothead club's Christmas Party back in 2005 which motivated us to have him be our Chief Entertainer for our annual private party each summer. Clients enjoy the tropical zone he brings with him for an entire evening which yeilds many compliments about his music flare, humor and laughs. Clients look forward to the next year in seeing him once again. I would not think of having anyone else entertain our guests!"
Heidi Kuester, Manager of Critter Mountain Ranch, LLC 7/31/10

"Dave was an absolute hit with our family, friends and neighbors. He is very talented and a true professional. We will recommend Dave to all our friends and will hire him again for future parties. Dave was the highlight of our party".
Shelene 6-28-10 (Private Party, Maple Valley, WA)

"Dave was very friendly and very professional. He brought a great energy to the bar. I would recommend him very highly to anyone".
Griffy Bibeau, Manager Suds Tavern, Boise ID 4/24/10

"Dave performed for my intimate(12 people) birthday party; we sang, danced, then enjoyed Dave in the background during dinner. Dave was talented, fun and attuned to our needs at my event. All the music was happy and fitting for the occasion. Loved the talking parrot"!
Desiree Grant Mercer Island, WA 9/14/09

"I booked Dave Calhoun for my husband's 40th birthday party. Not only was he on-time, prepared and professional, but he MADE the party. Dave is such a talented and warm individual. All my guests wanted to know where I found him. He's by-far the best entertainer I've ever hired and I'd bring him back again and again. A+++".
Julie Treves Clyde Hill, WA 9/13/09

"Dear Dave, Thank you for helping make the return of the Seattle Boat Show at Shilshole Bay Marina such a success. Our attendance was over 7,200 people which is a 3.5% increase from the last time we were at Shilshole in 2004. Many exhibitors have also reported that their sales were as good or better than in 2004.
The VIP Preview Night was a huge success and a lot of fun. In three hours 728 salmon dinners and nearly 1300 drinks were served. This was a new event for us and I truly appreciate everyone's flexibility and determinations to make the VIP Preview Night excellent.
Putting on the Boat Show is a team effort and, on behalf of all of us at the NMTA, I would like to thank you for being part of our team".
George Harris 8/28/2009, President Northwest Marine Trade Association

"Hi Dave, I recently was introduced to your music. Sorry it took so long. I absolutely love it! I live on a floating home just down river from Island Cafe and will be sure to be there to see you in person Saturday Aug 29th. I own a little drive thru coffee kiosk on the island, at the Eco car wash across from Safeway. I have outside speakers and play your cd all day long. Many people ask who that is, as they know it isn' t Jimmy, but sounds very similiar. If you get a chance when you get to the island, stop by and I will buy ya a cup of coffee. Looking foward to seeing/hearing you at the Island Cafe. And I will be needing to buy your new cd as Love Dot Palm will be worn out soon I am sure. :-)"
Leslie Austin, 8/25/2009 Island Espresso Jantzen Beach/Hayden Island, Portland, OR

"Absolutely phenomenal evening. Dave Calhoun was perfect. His sound is so authentic, some people had to do a double-take to see if it really was Jimmy Buffett in our backyard. He was very accommodating and could go as soft or as loud as we wished. He played all our requests, looked as if he was having a good time as well. He put the crowd at ease and even pleased the neighbors who weren't even invited to the party. Aside from the professionalism and fabulous sound, he also is just a great guy".
-Shauna H, 5/22/2009, Celebration, Oak Harbor, WA

"Dave absolutely made our night. We had a wonderful time; he warmed the crowd right away and even gave two birthday wishes. Not only would we strongly recommend Dave to anyone looking for a tropical band; we'd recommend Dave to anyone looking for any band. Dave is: genuine, warm, kind and very funny. We enjoyed every second of his performance and our only recommendation is: Brother you should charge more; we totally would have paid it! What a great night; thanks to Dave"! -Team Rainier Connect
-Sabrina K, 12/12/2008, Corporate Function, Tacoma, WA

"Dave was wonderful! He interacted with our party so well, his music fit the theme and he was terrific to work with. I would hire him again without any hesitation, his talent is top notch. He even emailed me photos after the event. He helped to make our event a success! Thank you"! Megan Loctor on behalf of everyone at Sunstream Boat Lifts
-Deborah H, 9/19/2008, Corporate Function, Mercer Island, WA

"Very friendly and a fun entertainer. Perfect for a 40th birthday ! party! He even gave us a copy of his CD for free as a birthday gift".
-Crystal M, 11/22/2008, Birthday Party - Gig Harbor, WA

"It was a pleasure to have Dave perform at our Hawaiian Luau. His music was upbeat and fit the occasion. We hope to have him back again".
-Kathy V, 8/15/2008, Festival, Dupont, WA

"We hosted a Hawaiian Holiday party and Dave’s music was an excellent complement to our theme! We will be sponsoring a summer event this year and are already considering Dave as our entertainment for that event as well. Mahalo, Dave"!
-Trisha B, 12/21/2007, Corporate Function, Everett, WA

"Dave, Love the new CD!!! Thanks so much for the copy. My wife, who can be very critical of music said, "that's a very happy fun CD"! I totally agree. I burned it on my iPod and will start playing it between sets at my shows. I've listened to it twice all the way around. Friday, Saturday and Sunday I'll be stuck in the car so I'll get a few more spins".
Gary Seiler- Singer/Songwriter/Perfomer, San Diego,CA

"Dave, just listened to your new CD for the first time. GREAT JOB! What a fun album.....love the cover too. Hope this sells well for you. Mine went out to you Friday, should arrive soon. Hope you enjoy it, and thanks for yours Dave"!
"Mexico" Mark Mulligan, Singer/Songwriter/Performer, San Carlos, Mexico

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