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Lombardi Doo-Wop Concert for Cancer-Sept. 6, 2008
Dear Norm, As co-chair of the Lombardi Doo Wop concert for cancer which took place on September 6, 2008,I want to personally congratulate and thank you for producing one of the greatest rock and roll shows Washington D.C. has ever seen. The groups were fantastic and we sold out the Warner Theatre! This show created a ?buzz? in this town that people will long remember. Most importantly, we raised a lot of money for the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center which treated my dear friend for pancreatic cancer. Lombardi will use the funds we raised to continue the important research they do to put an end to this dreaded disease. Thanks for all your hard work and for making our event a smashing success. I look forward to doing the next one with you. Warmest Regards, Jack Schneider Executive Vice President
—Jack Schneider-- Executive Vice President

SENSATIONAL, STUPENDOUS, THE BEST NEW YEARS EVER!!
SENSATIONAL, STUPENDOUS, THE BEST NEW YEARS EVER!!! That says it all for me. I was going to get in touch with you on January 1, 2009 and wish you and your wife a Happy New Years but I figured that I would wait till after your now famous AFTER NEW YEARS NEW YEARS EVE PARTY!!! That was 5 hours of the best time I have ever had ion my 63 years. The 5 hours went so fast you would have thought that we were there for only 1 hour. You are a master of putting parties together. Everything and I mean everything was done with such class and style. Even you clothes for the evening were classy!!! The starting of the show with the 3rd Edition, your band Sammy Sax and The MD?s and of course the incomparable Kenny Vance and The Planotones. I am still beside myself with excitement. YOU made January 3, 2009 seem like it was December 31, 2008. Everybody was screaming, and shouting, and kissing and hugging, and dancing and blowing there horns and wearing their hats and beads IT WAS GREAT!!! YOUR FRIENDLINESS IS A MAJOR REASON WHY THE EVENING WAS SO SUCCESSFUL. YOU COME OVER TO ALL THE TABLES AND SPEAK WITH EVERYONE. YOU MAKE US ALL LIKE WE ARE FRIENDS AND FAMILY. THAT IS WHY ALL YOUR SHOWS ARE SO SUCCESSFUL. YOU ARE DEFINITELY THE MAN!!! We came this year with 6 people and I have already signed up for a table of 10 for next year. Thank you again for a sensational AFTER NEW YEARS EVE PARTY!! S and D Caputo
—S and D Caputo

Thank you for kicking off the holiday season with
Dear Norman: Thank you for kicking off the holiday season with a wonderful show. It was a first for Neil and me to see the 3rd Edition (unbelieveable acapella) and The Happenings (brought back great memories). The backstage tour and congregating with our friends surely made for a great get together before the performance. Your elf costume was a hoot. Looking forward to seeing you again up by us on January 25th and dinner afterwards. If you can let me know who will be in attendance from Sammy's band at dinner (since you're the great coordinator) and Neil needs to make reservations for a large group. Just wanted to share an emotional story with you. I've been searching for my adopted family of friends for years and being the super sleuth I finally found 1 of my sister's in Minnesota who is flyng in on January 2nd and we are getting together with my other 2 sister's at her home out in Huntington Station Long Island for the weekend. It's going to be a very happy and emotional reunion after 35 years. I forwarded your website to them. Thank you for your friendship and commitment to excellence. Happy Holidays and All The Best for The New Year! Dianne
—Dianne

Thank You and "Happy Holidays and Best Wishes"
Hi Norman, We just wanted to "THANK YOU" for the last night's Fantastic "Holiday Oldies Spectacular" at Queens College.You really out did your self with the all the groups that preformed, The Happenings, The Dubs, The Crystals, Leslie Anderson along with Denise Sergi and Sammy Sax & the MD's, just to mention a few. And what more could be said about "The Hilarious "ELF" that was acting as Master of Ceremonies!!. Where did you dig him up from? He was "Real Riot"! Again, Thank You for keeping the "Best Music Ever Alive" at your shows. "Happy Holidays and Best Wishes" to all at "Friend Entertainment" and to Gary at "JES" Entertainment. We are looking forward to I'm sure another Great Year of The Best Music Ever in 2009. Your Friends & Followers, Richy & Mary Ann.
—R and A

NEW YORK'S FINEST
NORMAN----I want to wish you and your lovely wife and your family a happy,healthy and safe Thanksgiving...I am thankful for people like you who care and do for others like you do.....You keep the music alive and the music is what keeps many of us going....So please keep doing what you do....You are the best and always put on the best, classiest and professional shows around....and more important you are a truly nice and compassionate person and in this crazy world we live in, and in show biz that is a rare combination believe me...My mom is coming along ok and one day i would love for you and your wife to meet her....g-d willing..see you at Queens College in Dec...
—SGT. GARY.

PS Please feel free to use me as a reference anyt
What can I say! Your performances at our 130th birthday celebration was more than I could have possibly wished for. I knew from our first conversation that it would be a great show - but it was not a great show - it was an incredible performance!!! You promised and you delivered. Ziggy and I want to express our appreciation for all the work you did to help us pull off such a fabulous evening. You have received raves from all our friends - I even heard from people that were not even there, what a great party it was!! Thanks for all your hard work. Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving and holiday season. Keep the fabulous music alive. Lois PS Please feel free to use me as a reference anytime!!
—Lois and Ziggy C.

The Fireflies stole the show!!
Hi Norman I just want to say that I had a Great time at the CSI show for the troops All the groups were great and put on a great show. but me and my friends thought The Fireflies stole the show they had everybody up and singing and were great. But like I said the whole show was great thank you and keep up the good work. Linda
—Linda

Keep The Music Alive Forever!!!
Hi Norman, We would just like to THANK YOU for having The Expressions at your show for our Troops;your dedication to your work always makes your shows second to none, that's why all of your shows are successful . Every one always has a great time !! Friend Entertainment brings out a family atmosphere and The Expressions are proud to be part of that family . Keep The Music Alive Forever!!!
—The Expressions

I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful tim
hi norman, I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful time my husband and i had strolling down memory lane this past sat at the college of staten island. the groups were amazing, and still after all these years, they still got it going on. My husband and i were completely floored when we heard the adorable 11 year old kayla starr sing she brought tears to my eyes when she sang "mama" by connie frances. what a wonderful personality she has unlike some of the girls her age . i remember hearing a announcement that you are going to have another show in may. my husband and i will definatly go providing you bring kayla starr back. we even bought her music cd we also loved the fireflies. supporting our troops is such a great cause thank you again for a great show sincerely, Toni Maffeo
—Toni Maffeo

Staten Island Sensation!!
Contratulations on putting on a terrific show Saturday evening at CSI. All the groups were great and I am telling your jokes to all me friends. I just loved the whole thing and it was great to have this as a fund raiser for our young men and woman who served in the armed forces, Thank You and keep up the great work.
—Camille T.

Great Show
Norman and Friend Entertainment, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!! WHAT A PERFORMANCE!! JUST THE BEST!!! Music, Memories, Nostalgia, Jokes, The best music in the world. What a freat time we had. Can't wait for nest year!!
—Connie Strautz

It’s good to be home!!!
Norman, It?s good to be home!!! 4 ? years ago I moved from Staten Island to the Carolina?s hoping to retire there. I enjoyed it but my wife and I just could not adjust. Things were not the same. I moved back to SI in March of this year. One of the things that we missed very much were the FRIEND ENTERTAINMENT?S shows. We always felt like we were in your living room with a bunch of good friends listening to the greatest music ever recorded. We attended your show on November 8th at the College of Staten Island all I can say is, it?s good to be home!!! That show was probably one of the best shows that I have ever seen!!! Everybody was really on their game. I could not believe that we were there for 5 hours. Kayla- was just adorable and boy could she sing, The Fireflies- sensational, Jimmy Gallagher and the Passions-Fabulous, Barbara Harris and The Toys-absolute excitement, The Expressions-great harmonies, Sammy Sax and The MD?s- are the best band I ever heard, and what can you say about Mr. Staten Island, Vito Picone and The Elegants ? They stole the show. And you my friend were great. You are so funny!!!!!! Your jousting with the audience, humor, jokes and overall professionalism really makes everyone feel so at ease. Norman, Please call me for tickets to the May 9, 2009 show I will certainly be there. Thanks, Frank Gerardo
—Frank Gerardo

Dear Norman
Friend Entertainment Attn: Norman Wasserman Dear Norman: I want to thank you for all your help and for the wonderful job you did in organizing the ?Oldies to the Rescue? Doo-Wop Concert. It was our 3rd annual fund raiser. What a spectacular show you put together. When one of the groups had to drop out due to illness, you went out of you way to find a replacement group immediately. The Shangri-Las were great. Kenny Vance and the Planotones, the Del Vikings, Cleveland Still & the Dubs, and Freddy ?Boom Boom? Cannon really out did themselves. Your presentation of our event was tops.The venue for the concert was great. Our special thanks to Sammy Sax and the MD?s who played throughout the whole night and was just outstanding. The next time we look to do another fund raiser you will be at the top of our list. Thanking you again for a job well done and greatly appreciated. Very truly yours, Gay Devoe President Double D Bar Ranch
—Gay Devoe

Norman, you made my afternoon!!
Norman, you made my afternoon!! I must tell you that NOBODY, I MEAN NOBODY can ever do a better show than your company Friend Entertainment puts on. Every single time I come to one of your shows I am like on a drug. I disappear back to my teenage years and reminisce about all the good times and happy days that there were. The talents that you put on the shows always compliment each other. You always have some of this and some of that and I just LOVE IT. EVERYTHING WORKS, AND I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT SHOW. You, always make everyone feel so comfortable and at ease. It is not like it is a business. It is like I went to a FRIENDs house, and I did. Thank you again, Patricia
—Patricia Cassiano

We had a great time!!
Norman We had a great time at the concert on Sunday. I brought some friends for their first concert with Friends Entertainment and they will definitely be attending more. Your friend from Bayside Sandy
—Sandy N.

I watch football every Sunday......
All I can say is that because of your show on Sunday afternoon at Kupferberg Performing Arts Center this past Sunday afternoon,[November 2nd] I had one of the biggest arguments that I ever had with my wife. I watch football every Sunday. I am an avid New York Giants fan and have been for over 40 years. When my wife told me we were going to the show this past Sunday afternoon, I flipped out. ?THE GIANTS ARE PLAYING THE DALLAS COWBOYS, I am not going any where except to the living room to watch the game??so I thought!!!! We attended your show and boy was I glad I did. I have never been to one of your shows before and will not miss any in the future [as long as the Giants are not playing]. Your show was just SENSATIONAL!!!! Every group from Sammy Sax and The MD?s to The Eternals to Jimmy Gallagher and The Passions to The Teenagers and of course the great Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge was great. Your presence on stage was just as good as the performing groups. Your adlibbing and joking around with the audience was really funny and quite enjoyable. Thanks for a great afternoon,
—Ralph Conceka

Hi, Norman! Thank you so much for another outstand
Hi, Norman! Thank you so much for another outstanding concert. We love the Queens College venue. We had a terrific time. Johnny Maestro is the best! We brought a friend with us yesterday and it was her first time at one your concerts. She loved it and took the flyers for upcoming concerts so she can bring her daughter and niece with her the next time. We can't tell you how much your hard work is appreciated and applauded. We'll be at the Staten Island show this Saturday and we know it'll be another fantastic evening!
—Jean and Robert Black

Just wanted to tell you the show was GREAT!
Hi Norman, We were at the show on Sept. 20th @ Massapequa with the Giachetti's. Sorry we didn't get a chance to speak to you. Just wanted to tell you the show was GREAT! You put on a great show....we didn't want the night to end. It was great seeing all from the cruise too-Charlie and Marsha, Joe and Helen. They have had bad times in August. Glad we were able to speak to them. Well, as I said thank you for the memories...we love you. Have a great day, Janis and Gabe
—Janis and Gabe

.................the show on Friday nite was spec
Norman, Just a quick note to tell you that the show on Friday nite was spectacular! I heard from Gary last nite and can't wait for the next show in March. Each time I go to another unplugged Kenny Vance concert I bring another friend to introduce them to the group and invariably they are repeat fans. Can't wait for March. Thank you again for all your dedication to our music. Will see you at the December 6th show with more friends. Regards, Maria V
—Maria V.

What a spectacular performance you gave the crowd
Norman- I have to give it to you, you are the best!! What a spectacular performance you gave the crowd last evening at Lefrak Hall. What a great venue, where did you find such a place?? Kenny and the guys were just the best I ever saw them.There is always something electrifying when The Planotones play YOUR shows. It is like they just dig down and bring up the best that they can be. Your concept and direction in the UNPLUGGED shows is just PHENOMINAL. Kenny is always singing new songs at these shows,and as a fan I just love it? I would go every weekend if you had them.I have now seen the UNPLUGGED shows now at least 5 times and every time it is like a new experience for me and my friends. I started coming just with my wife and now we come with at least 8 to 12 friends for each show. When you do the Q and A with Kenny all of us just laugh and laugh and laugh. The two of you together are just hilarious. It seems like you bring out his inner self and he enjoys it as well. Your charisma with the audience and your adlibbing with Kenny is like watching Lewis and Martin on TV. I have been to the shows at Westbury, Richard Nader's shows and to LAR, but none of them can ever compare to what you do. Again.thank you!! so much for such a great evening. My whole group looks forward to your show and to the GALA!! PS-I want to buy a jacket!!!! All the best,
—Ned and Dottie P.

Last nights concert was terrific !
Norman Last nights concert was terrific ! Nice people Good music great looking place LeFrak Hall ! ! I would attend practically any event there . PS Thanks for getting Kenny to sing a song for Rhodi
—Marc and Rhodi

15 Years--I can't wait for next year
Norman, Just wanted to say that I loved your show this past Saturday evening at William Floyd High School. Out of the past 15 shows that you have done there over the last 15 years I have only missed 2 and boy was I happy that I did not miss this one!! What an evening of entertainment did you give us. Four hours of the ?music that will live forever?. Each group as good if not better than the other. From Sammy Sax and The MD?s to Freddy Cannon and of course Kenny Vance and the Planotones. It was just super. And let?s not forget The Del-Vikings, Cleveland Still and the Dubs and the lovely Shangri-Las. WHAT A SHOW!!! I CAN?T WAIT FOR NEXT YEAR!!!
—Carmela Newland

Warner Theatre Concert Sept 6, 2008
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Doo- Wop Magic in Massapequa
All I can say is WOW!!!! What a show you put on last evening for the Chamber of Commerce of Massapequa. It was like being in Doo-Wop Disneyland!! Your array of talent was sensational!! Your band phenomenal!! The actual lineup, PERFECT. It was just an evening that I will not forget anytime soon. Everyone, from Kayla to the fabulous Vito Picone and the Elegants was superb. Your sound was great and I have to say that YOU truly make the show even more fun. Your style and sense of humor keep the audience in stitches the whole evening. As a member of the audience we can feel the warmth and enjoyment that you get in producing these shows and helping organizations make much needed monies they need to.. I was very happy to hear the Chamber will be doing another show with you next year. Please let us now when, I promise to bring people with me. Congratulations again on a job well done,
—Richie T.

"Thank You"
Dear Norman, Just wanted to "Thank You" for the FANTASTIC show last night at the beautiful Massapequa High School auditorium. From Sammy Sax & the MD's, to Leslie Anderson & Denise Sergi and all the groups that preformed, The Del Vikings, The Dubs, The Fireflies, just to name a few, and last but not least, the fabulous Kayla, we really really enjoyed ourselves. Your sense of humor kept us laughing all night! Keep up the great work in producing these shows and keeping the "Oldie Music Alive". Thanks also for the great seating. We'll be seeing you again soon for another enjoyable evening of the Best Music ever!!! Finally, your updated web site looks really nice. Your Friends & Followers, Richy & Mary Ann.
—Richy & Mary Ann.

Hi, Norman!
Hi Norman! Had such a great time at the past concert. I was going to post on fan mail, but it seems like overkill. I had been looking forward to seeing Jay and the Americans all year. The last time I had seen them had been 30+ years ago at a club in Queens called Community Gardens and they still sound great even though it's the 3rd Jay. Also, seeing the Platters for the 1st time was phenomenal.You really do such a great job with these shows. We're very blessed having you at the helm. On another note, how do I purchase a Sammy Sax and the MD's T-shirt in a size medium and an autographed photo again? Glad to see Renee was up and about. Looking foward to seeing you again on September 28th! Love to all!
—Dianne

I am still catching my breath!!!!!!!
Friend Entertainment I am sorry that I have not written this note to you sooner.I am still catching my breath from this past Saturday?s Oldies Show at the Warner Theater. I am so happy that my husband and I attended this performance of the Lombardi Doo-Wop Concert for Cancer. The show was just so uplifting and brought back such great memories of my youth. All the groups were just so professional and sounded just like they use to. I loved the entertainment so much that I couldn?t even tell you which group I enjoyed the most. They were all exceptional. Even the host for the evening, I believe his name is Norman, had a great wit about him and really kept the crowd into the show. I enjoyed him very much. I have signed up for your e-mail list and look forward to receiving information on any other shows you have in our area. If you do this again, I promise you that we will be back and bring a number of our friends with us. Thank You again for a great event for a great cause, Kindly, Elizabeth and Walter Cronin
—Elizabeth and Walter Cronin

Oh, My Goodness!!! What a show at the Warner!!
Dear Norman and Friend Entertainment, My name is Samantha and I am original from Ozone Park, Queens, NY.I have for the last 25 years lived in the Washington, DC area and I am an avid Doo-Wop fan. I have not seen an Oldies/Doo-Wop show in probably more than 20 years and thought that I never would again. I found out about your show about a month ago when some friends of mine asked my husband and I if we would like to join them and their other friends for dinner and an Oldies show. Since I have not seen my friends in awhile I thought why not go with them and at the very least we would hear some good music.We never get these types of shows done here at all. OH, MY GOODNESS!!! I cannot believe that I saw the most sensational Oldies show at the Warner Theater that anyone anywhere could have ever seen. Norman, congratulations to you and your company for producing and hosting a most unbelievable array of 50's and 60's talent ever assembled anywhere.Norman, your stage presence and humor had us in stitches all evening.The way you handled the performers and the adlibbing and jokes you did with the audience was just sensational. Every group was better than the next. I loved them all. I was and still am so excited about what I just witnessed I just can't believe it. I have called at least a dozen of my friends and told them about your show and they ALL want to come to the next show you do here. I hope you do not mined but I took a number of your business cards and brochures to pass around to some other charities that would be in need of your services. I hope that the Lombardi Cancer organization did well from this show and that they bring you back again. It was just marvelous. Thank you so much for a job well done. Sincerely, Samantha Gennaro
—Samantha Gennaro

I can't thank you enough. ....
I can't thank you enough. What you have with Friends Entertainment is unreal, and what happened here on Saturday in Norh Hampton,PA is still the best show you've ever had!!! From my friends and entertainment to your friends and entertainment, thank you so much. Hope to see you next year!! Nubey and Marilyn
—Nubey and Marilyn

Fantastic Show July 26, 2008
HI NORMAN.....THANK YOU FOR THE FANTASTIC SHOW AT QUEENS COLLEGE ON JULY 26, 2008 WITH JERRY BUTLER, LITTLE ANTHONY AND THE IMPERIALS, KENNY VANCE.....THE SHOW WAS AS USUAL CLASSY, WELL PRODUCED AND RUN, AND AS A SPECIAL TREAT WE GOT TO SEE YOU UP ON STAGE PERFORMING WITH THE BAND...YOU HAVE SOME REAL RHYTHM MY BROTHER....YOU DID US ALL PROUD....I'M SO LOOKING FORWARD TO THE DISCO SHOW WITH TAVARES AND HOPE TO SEE SOME OF YOUR PATENTED JOHN TRAVOLTA MOVES ON THAT SPECIAL NITE.....STAY SAFE AND STAY WELL.....SGT. GARY.
—SGT. GARY-NYPD

Dear Norman.........Thank You
July 16, 2008 Mr. Norman Wasserman President Friend Entertainment LTD. Dear Norman: On behalf of everyone here at Connecticut Community Care, Inc. (CCCI) please accept my sincere thanks and gratitude for all of your able assistance with the planning and running of our Kenny Vance Unplugged show at Western Connecticut State University on June 28th. We are still receiving rave reviews from our attendees who claim it as the best show they?ve ever attended. I very much appreciated your assistance in lining up Kenny and the Planotones. In addition, your helpful advice and marketing tips, your promotions of the show at your other events and on your website, your help with the sound and lighting and of course, the wonderful job you did for us as our MC for the evening contributed significantly to the success of the evening. You really connected with the crowd and helped to warm them up for the wonderful show they were about to experience. I also thought your conversations with Kenny during the show really brought out a personal side of the performer that attendees might otherwise not have seen. Many commented on how down to earth he was and how they felt like they were talking with friends. We are still pulling together our final results, but we know we raised significant funds as a result of the evening. We may be considering another show next year and will probably make that determination within the next few weeks. We?ll keep you posted. Thanks again for helping to make this such a fun, easy and worthwhile endeavor. We were fortunate to have had such a great promoter! Sincerely, Patricia A. Morgan Director of Development and Public Relations Connecticut Community Cares
—Patricia A. Morgan, Director of Development and Public Relations

More from Las Vegas
Hi Norman, Arleen and I just wanted to say hi and let you know it was really good to see you again. We hadn't seen you since your show for 9/11/01. Thanks for coming out to Las Vegas and putting on a great doowop show for us. The lineup was great. We had such a wonderful time and we could have stayed there all night. We danced in the aisle and just had a ball. It was good to see Kenny Vance and Bobby J and the Teenagers again. We really miss all the good New York shows. We really hope that this is only the start of something great. We hope that you will come back to Las Vegas real soon with another great lineup. We will be the first ones there. If you have another show, do you think you could bring the Encounters, the Duprees, Johnny Maestro and the Bridge, Harry Schmitt and Cornerstone and many other great NY groups with you? Thanks again and take care for now. Hope to see you again real soon. Howie and Arleen Lasky,
—Howie and Arleen Lasky

Another one of your phenomenal shows!!!!!
Dear Norman: The concert at Queens College on July 26th was another one of your phenomenal shows! They just keep getting better and better. Every entertainer received a standing ovation, including our Diva? Ms. Denise Sergi. We wish Denise and Leslie Anderson would cut a Duet CD. They?re a great duo. Also, it was nice to hear your kudo?s to Sammy Sax. I don?t believe the public is aware of his outstanding history. We thoroughly enjoyed everyone? Kenny Vance and the Planotones, the legendary Little Anthony and The Imperials.To top if all off,having the opportunity to actually witness a live Jerry Butler performance was just awe inspiring.We?ve only had the opportunity to see him on PBS, but to actually see a live performance will be a moment we will never forget.It was an unforgettable evening. For everyone who did not attend the concert, Little Anthony and The Imperials will be on the David Letterman show on August 26th. On a selfish note, we?re afraid these concerts will become so popular that they will spread like a virus and we will not be able to get tickets. As always, thank you Norman for orchestrating these wonderful performances. Best to all! another one of your phenomenal show!
—Dianne and Neil Freiberg

Thank You So Much....
Thankyou so much for doo wop in the desert,It was spectacular.Please bring more Kenny Vance and shows like that to the west coast more often than once a year,We have little fox and big fox theatres in Redwood City Ca Universal studios los angeles.Please......... Again thankyou so much for the great show you did a wonderful job
—Shirley King

Thank YOU ~ Thank You ~ Thank You!!
Thank YOU ~ Thank You ~ Thank You!! I know I'm always saying Thank You Norman for putting on a Great Show!!! and I want you to know that I always mean that from the bottom of my heart!!! What a show at Queens College, it was Fantastic! and I never wanted the show to end! Kenny Vance & The Planatones as always' were GREAT When Jerry Butler came on stage I had tears in my eyes and I was back in the 50's once again. He was Fantastic!! Little Anthony & The Imperials - They were just as "AWESOME" as they were at last years Queens College Concert!! But then again, they are always awesome! I know its a little late writing to you as well regarding the past Doo Wop Cruise in May. First cruise I've ever been on in my whole life and it will NOT be the last cruise and of course it will be ALWAYS a Friend Entertainment Doo Wop Cruise that I will go on. My 2 sons and daughter-in-law surprised me with this Great Gift and I Loved It ~ Loved It ~ Loved It!! Thanks again Norman! and You Too Gary for putting on yet another Great Show! Lucille Occhipinti
—Lucille Occhipinti

A Rotary Thank you

—Rotary Club of StonyBrook

Heartfelt "Thanks" from Las Vegas
Norman: I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks to you and the entire Friend Entertainment family for coming to Las Vegas and presenting a truly spectacular evening of great oldies entertainment on Saturday, July 19th, 2008. The Teenagers, The Chiffons, Leslie, Denise and of course Sammy and the band did a wonderful job, as did our west coast talent, The Marble Canyon Gang, The fabulous Goodfellas,The Storytellers and The Royals of San Diego. Those who sat through this marathon event marred by some technical glitches were treated to a spectacular one hour performance by our headliner,Kenny Vance & the Planotones. Many were seeing him live for the very first time and when the last notes of "Looking for an Echo" resounded through the rafters of the venue, everyone in the audience felt he was well worth waiting for. We look forward to a long and successful relationship with Friend Entertainment. Thanks again. Donald Riggio DooWop In The Desert
—Donald Riggio--DooWop in the Desert

I'm back from the Vegas Concert
I'm back from the Vegas Concert Body: Well, I'm back from Vegas and had a fantastic time. I'm exhausted, but, it was all worth it. The concert was fantastic. To all the groups that were at the concert. You made my day. Kenny Vance & The Planotones...wow, Kenny, you left me breathless. Frankie Lymon's Legendary Teenagers...you rock! The Chiffons...Keep rockin, The Storytellers from LA, you were fantastic. The Goodfellas from Vegas..out of this world....The Royals of San Diego...you blew me away. and last Sammy Sax & The MD's featuring Leslie Anderson Lead singer of Cleveland Still & The Dubs and introducing Denise Sergi....All I can say is Wow. Thank you Doo Wop In The Desert and Friend Entertainment for a night I will never forget.
—Doo Wop Queen of the West-Patti

Returning to the UK
Hi, We of course intended to write immediately after returning in the UK from the US after this years Doo Wop Cruise but a combination of computer problems and work pressures meant we're only getting this note off now. We want to say though how immensely we enjoyed the whole experience. After being fans of the music from afar for more years then we care to remember this was an excellent opportunity to see several acts we'd never been able to catch before in a really nice intimate environment. The whole thing was very well organised by Norman, Barbara and their team - the individual nights shows culminating in the last nights finale very well planned. As for the acts themselves - all were fantastic. If I had to single out anybody it was the Dubs and Del Vikings - both long standing favourites of mine. Freddy was fantastic as usual - he's over in the UK in November (I told him how much colder and wetter it most certainly will be then !!) Barbara and her Toys excellent and the Elegants, Passions and Expressions all cool and really entertaining. In fact, we couldn't recommend the cruise environment more. We also caught one of Norman's one-off shows at Farmingdale High School the Sat night before the cruise left - first class event (caught another fave there - the sublime Harptones and got our first experience of the great Kenny Vance and the Planetones live) John and Mo Marriott (UK)
—John and Mo Marriott (UK)

HI NORMAN: KENNY VANCE & THE PLANOTONES:UNPLUG
HI NORMAN: KENNY VANCE & THE PLANOTONES I met you June 28, 2008 at the Ives Concert Hall, in Danbury, Connecticut. IT WAS A PLEASURE!!!!!!!!!!!!! [ Kenny Vance and the Planotones unplugged.] WHAT A SHOW: ELECTRIFYING, OUTRAGEOUS,......WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS HOW SUPERB THE SHOW WAS. Constant extertainment, total enjoyment...I could not sit still for the fast songs...I thoroughly enjoyed the slower songs as well. I was totally entertained...and FUNNY....oh OUTSTANDING....These guys are really talented...to say the least.... AND THEY ARE KEEPING THE MUSIC ALIVE...AND OF COURSE, 'YOU" ARE TOO...Thank you, Thank you,Thank you! Every show I go to is WONDERFUL AND EXCITING...they love what they do, you can tell...Pictures, autographs...the whole nine yards. I am very grateful, and happy to have found such a group, in my opinion, there is no group that I would travel to hear...I AM A KENNY VANCE & THE PLANOTONES FAN....FOREVER!!! Sincerely,and Grateful
—Alice L. Estabrook

A Big Thank You
We would just like to send you a big thank you for all the work you put into friends entertainment. The first time we orderded tickets to see Kenny Vance & The Planotones Unplugged concert I was amazed at the wonderful service you provided over the phone and it continued right through the show. Your friendly and kind personality certainly makes me want to keep coming back to share in these wonderful evenings. Kenny and the guys get better each time we see them and each person in the unplugged audience feels they are a part of the group. My wife and I look foward to being a part of your future audiences as you do your part in keeping the doo wop sound alive. Thanks again Norman. We'll see you soon!
—Rick & Eleanor Boyko

My friend and I enjoyed your show........
Hi, I would like to just write and tell you how much my friend and I enjoyed your show. It is the first time I have ever attended your show and we had so much fun. The only complaint I do have is that sometimes the band was more louder than the singers and it took away from the performances. You were very funny and Vito and his band were a lot of fun as well. The food was great and the dancing topped it all off. I had a hard time hearing all his jokes though again because of the sound system. I have to tell you that little girl Kayla gave me goosebumps. She sounded like Brenda Lee and Connie Francis when she sang those songs.That little girl has a bright future a head of her.She made the show that much more incredible.I keep telling my friends about her, but they have to listen for themselves. We plan on bringing our friends to the next show in our area and we hope there will be a 2nd doo-wop show next year in Polish Town. Sincerely Marge Gromling
—Marge Gromling

UNBELIEVABLE!!! PBS has nothing on you Norman
Unbelieveable!!!! PBS has nothing on you Norman!! This past Doo Wop Cruise was nothing short of just plain Heaven. We are sorry this is so late in coming in, however my wife got sick after getting back. (Probably Too much partying). However the way you and your "crew" put this on is just "fantabulous". You are all to be commended on a fine job. This is our 4th Doo Wop Cruise and our first with you and hope it isn't the last. No comparison to any other company that hosts this shows. You are the BEST!!! Sammy Sax and his group!!!! All the groups were fantastic, the new friends we made and we certainly appreciate your consideration of the handicapped. And Kudos to Barbara and Empress Travel. All of you just couldn't have done anything better!!!! However, We live in St. Petersburg, Florida and it is too bad you are not closer so we could enjoy more of your productions. You know the cruise ships could make a swing into the Tampa Port to pick up all of us from here. LOL We had a great time and can't say enough. Thank you, thank you thank you. Jim (wheelchair) and (Ruth) Elise Brady, St. Petersburg, Fl
—Jim and (Ruth) Elise Brady, St. Petersburg, Fl

SPECTACULAR!!!
Hi Norman, Spectacular! for a lack of a better word to describe the cruise, we had a wonderful time. Everyone was so friendly just one big happy family-----talked with all the entertainers where ever they were dining room, huge buffet --mmmm where we seen a lot of them and you too Norman amazing I only gained 2 pounds ----not sure about Andy and Bob they are not admitting haha also at the pool. Just loved Vito showing off his NEW YORK YANKEE'S BEACH TOWEL ---he is a riot. We all loved him and Freddy picking on each other so nice to see great friends all these years Norman from the bottom of our hearts we thank you for keeping the Oldies Alive this is our era and we love it ----being married 50 year this Oct we have a lot of memories and you bring them all back ---thank you thank you so much! Keep up the good word Thanks, your Pennsylvania friends
—Eileen & Andy Legere

Baby Let Me Take You On A Sea Cruise!
Baby Let Me Take You On A Sea Cruise! Ooooo-Weeee.... Another Friends Entertainment Extravaganza! We don't know how you do it Norman, but you do it so well. Although we've travelled quite extensively, we weren't quite sure what to expect being 1st time cruisers. Kudo's to Barbara Carol who at times sacrificed her own enjoyment of the cruise to ensure the satisfaction of her fellow seafarers. Several times we noticed Barbara was missing from dinner and when we inquired about her whereabouts we discovered she was out running around making other people happy. So mega kudo's to her for her never ending commitment to excellence from beginning to end in attending to our needs and more. A warm and sincere gratitude to all the legendary performers that were absolutely phenomenal!!! Everyday was a non-stop party. We're still recovering from the lack of sleep. We shared great company and laughs and you all embraced us as if we were family. We found your humble graciousness and your support so touching! We profoundly Thank You for keeping us thoroughly entertained and keeping this wonderful music alive and keeping us young at heart. All-in-all we had a fabulous time, Norm you made so many promises about how much fun these cruises were, as we all know, promises are easy to make, but much more difficult to keep. You Norman Wasserman not only kept your word, but surpassed it beyond our wildest expectations, so much so that we signed up for next year's cruise. We've made many new friends and hope we will all stay in touch. Until our next sailing.... I'm sure we will see you at future Friend Entertainment concerts. Norm, if I can anyway assist you in planning or organizing your next cruise, please don't hesitate to ask for anything "but please don't ask me to be lonely" Be Well, Stay Healthy, and most of all keep the Doo Wops coming! Thanks for the memories... Dianne & Neil
—Dianne & Neil

A Great Time!!
HI Norman, I had a great time on the cruise because of the DoO-Wop music. I was the lady who danced in the front row. You did a great job and it was fun to meet the stars of the show. Thanks
—Gail Bickett

What a wonderful cruise!!!!!
Hi Norman, What a wonderful Cruise we had with you and all the wonderful groups. We had such a great time...and oh the memories with all the oldies...wow. All the groups were so friendly and we enjoyed the music and the laugher....we lost our voices but, it was worth it. Thank you so very much and keep the OLDIES alive. Their is nothing like them....they will never die! Thanks to Barbara too...she did a wonderful time. Have to look at he list to see where we could come for Oldies/Doo Wop Show. God Bless you.
—Janis and Gabe Lacino

Amazing Doo-Wop Cruise
Hi, Norm! Thank you again for the AMAZING doo-wop cruise we just experienced.I'd love to talk with you about doing a cruise in 2009 on the West Coast. My DJ friends from Timewarp Radio are playing the songs we heard last week on the Miracle, and would advertise it to all of their listeners around the world.Also, we have K-EARTH 101 and of course, The Boomer (where we heard about your cruise) here in Ventura County.I think there are lots of west coast performers still around, but I know the Del Vikings WANT to come if we can pull this off next year.But I'm not sure what that would entail,bringing east coast entertainers out here.Freddy lives about 30 minutes from me,so I know he'd be an easy one. When you catch your breath,I'd love to chat with you! Maybe in the September, 2009 timeframe,would that work at your end? I'm thinking it might take that long to arrange such a different type of cruise for you,from our end of the world.I think it's an un-tapped market, actually,and I'd love to know you do really well here in California. I looked at your performance schedule and I'd maybe like to use the free coupon you handed out for the Vegas one in July,if there are still seats available. Anyway,you did an amazing, amazing job, Norm, and it was incredible watching you work.I'd sure love to be on a ship with you someday! Thanks, again for everything
—Brad and Beth Hanson--California

Wonderful Cruise!!
Hey Norm, I can't begin to tell you what a wonderful cruise we had. Our experiences with everyone, the band, the groups, Empress Travel and yourself go beyond words. Please continue to do your"thing" and we will continue to be on your cruises, and spread the word to ALL our friends. Doo Wop Forever PS Hope to catch a show when we visit the grandkids in NY. Keep on Rockin Nancy & Richie Hadorn
—Nancy and Ritchie Hadorn, West Palm Beach,Florida

2008 Oldies Cruise--WOW,WOW,and WOW!!
Norman, My wife and I are still in awe of the performances that FRIEND ENTERTAINMENT presented to a sold out cruise last week. I have been on over 12 cruises in my life. I have been on Oldies Cruises, regular cruises, and other themed cruises but NEVER, NEVER EVER have I had such a wonderful time as the cruise that you and your company Friend ENTERTAINMENT gave us. All the groups were so great. They all were so friendly and approachable. We sat and talked to all of them either with a drink, or by the pool or by the famous Entertainers Table on the Lido Deck. Norman, you were the same gracious self as you are at all your concerts. You always showed concern that EVERYONE HAD A GREAT TIME and on stage you really were super and so funny. You made the crowd feel so comfortable and entertained. I never knew you could dance so well!!!! Your band SAMMY SAX and THE MD?S is nothing short of the absolute BEST. Leslie Anderson and Ms Denise Sergi are sensational. Boy, can Denise sing, WOW, WOW, and WOW!! Vito Picone and The Elegants were their normal sensational self?s offering music and comedy. Vito coming done the aisle as ?Rocky? had me on the floor. Barbara Harris and The Toys still have my wife and I talking and dancing, they were just wonderful. What can you say about Cleveland Still and The Dubs, they are a legend and were also so fabulous. The Del-Vikings high energy really got everyone pumped up for what was to come. We love their songs. The Passions were funny and really enjoyable to watch and be with. Freddy Cannon is really a ?rock ?n? roller. Were does he get his energy from!! The Expressions is one of the best accapella groups I ever heard and a real nice bunch of guys. Thank You again for a wonderful time and we will see you REAL SOON!!!!
—Tony and Susan

Dear Norman,
I'm so sorry I can't be with you tonight at the celebration of your 20th Friend Entertainment Anniversary Show but I do want to extend my gratitude and thanks to you for the many years of keeping the oldies and Doo Wop music alive. After attending my first Friend Entertainment Show a number of years ago, I just knew that we connected as friends and that I needed for you to guide me in doing my first Friend Entertainment Oldies Concert Fundraiser. Needless to say I am now organizing our 7th fundraiser to offer scholarship awards and summer music lesson grants to our music students. Friend Entertainment has helped many organizations, clubs, individuals, and families reach their goals to meet their specific needs through fundraising efforts with your support. Your shows are the finest around, your performers each have their own individual style with a beautiful blend of talent and music, the amazing Sammy Sax & the MD's, the best and most talented band I've ever heard and of course Leslie & Denise, a "dynamic duo" together on stage. Continue to do what you love to do and that is keeping the Oldies alive. Wishing you and your ?Friend Entertainment? family continued success for at least another 20 years and for bringing us the many music memories to enjoy.

Thank you Norman for being the person you are.

"Congratulations and Best Wishes"

Fondly,
Your friend,
Maria Emeric
—

We are never disappointed!!!!!.........
Hi Norman: I just wanted to add to all of the accolades given to you this past Saturday nite at the Golden Center for the 20th Anniversary of Friends Entertainment and your 20th year with Friends. What can I say but WOW!!! Gary Fuchs was right on with his wonderful remarks about you; your wife is very lovely and you make a wonderful couple. The Acts~~ What can I say!! My friend Stella, her cousin Pat and I come to many of your shows and we are never disappointed. This show was no exception; every act was absolutely fantastic!!! Please keep doing what you do best of the next 20 years and my friends and I will be Doo Wopping right along with you. Congratulations again.!!!!
—Martha Caruana

I wanted to meet you!!!
Hi Norman.......I was disappointed that we didn't get to meet on Sat.I asked your wife if you were around when we arrived and she said you wouldn't be in the lobby till intermission.Looked around for you but didn't see you then either.We did get to meet Gary and his wife though.The acts did you justice,I know I for one sang along and it was great to hear so many in such fine voice.You must have felt great with all the accolades you received, 20 years of hard work appreciated. Again sorry that we didn't meet Norman I was looking forward to it.
—Cooki Weir

Hi buddy,
My friend and his girlfriend said your show this weekend was excellent at Queens. They said the theatre was beautiful too.I did not know it was a celebration for you being in the business for 20 years.Congrats to you and I wish you the best of luck on another 20 years. In the past 6 years I?ve met and dealt with probably 50-75 promoters and agents. Norman, I can honestly say from the heart that you are one of the nicest, friendliest and classiest of them all. And more importantly you?re a man of his word.I wish all of them worked and conducted themselves like you. Keep up the great work and congratulations again!
—Scotty .....The Shades of Blue

I thought I was an Oldies fan!!
Norman, My name is Mitch Boiden and I am 62 years of age and thought that I was a knowledgeable Oldies Music fan, but I guess I was wrong!!! If you would ask me who sang a certain song or what label it was on or what year it came out?I COULD TELL YOU. But I could not know tell you who FRIEND ENTERTAINMENT was if my live depended on it. But I can tell you this now, I WILL NEVER FORGET WHO YOU ARE AGAIN. What a show you gave a full house last evening at Queens College, WOW!!!! I can?t believe that you have been around for 20 years and that I have never been to one of your shows. What a job you did including a great hosting job. You made me and the rest of the audience feel as if we were family. Congratulations to you on your 20th anniversary in the business and to all the great groups that came out to support you. All the best and I W ILL SEE YOU AGAIN.
—Mitch Boiden

2 FRIENDTASTIC SHOWS!!!
Hi Norman! Two Friend-tastic shows back to back weekends!!! We went to Mineola High School last weekend and totally enjoyed six hours of the greatist doo-wop music groups of today. It was nothing but laugh after laugh when Vito Picone and the Elegants did their set in I'm ready to go home attire. The groups,Sammy Sax and the MD'S and you put on a show that after long hours on your part was a super show as always! Last nite at your 20th anniversary show at Queen's College, you deserved all the awards and congrats from everyone. Starting with opening by Gary Fuchs to the last note sung by the legendary Teenagers, The show was a reflection of all the hard work you put in your love for doo-wop over the past twenty years and to helping people with outstanding fund raisers of all types. Congratulations from us and here's to another twenty years of Friend-tastic shows. Bonnie and Gary Norris
—B and G Norris

2 of 12 from Coram, New York
Dear Norman, We are two of the twelve people from Suffolk county town of Coram who traveled into queens college for last nights show. The large crowd although not from Suffolk County was great, the show was worth every mile of the trip. We congratulate you for 20 Years of keeping the music alive. We attend many of your shows and once again you even out did yourself with this production. The music must be kept alive and relevant and thanks to people like you it will be.. All the best and keep doing that thing you do forever. With Kind Regards, Ellyn and Sheldon Steinberg
—With Kind Regards, Ellyn and Sheldon Steinberg

I am still in awe!!!! Thank You, Thank You
Norman, Thank You, Thank You, for giving us the show of a lifetime. I have been with you for many years now. Have seen many, many of you shows. They are all terrific. Of course some are better than others. Not everyone can be ?on? all the time. But YOUR 20TH Anniversary show last night was just UNBELIEVABLY PHENOMENAL. I don?t even know were to begin. From Gary?s opening comments about you, to the last note sung by The Legendary Teenagers. It was a performance that my husband I and I will not forget anytime soon. We would like to congratulate you on doing these shows for the past 20 years and wish and pray that you can keep brining your warmth, great personality and your star studded lineups to the public. I have so many other great things that I would like to say to you but I will save them till I see you at your next show in a couple of weeks. You deserve all the awards and accolades that you did received last evening and more!!!! See you soon. Carmela and Richard Potenza
—Carmela and Richard Potenza

38th Wedding Anniversary Wedding Gift
My husband bought me tickets for the show on Saturday. It was our 38th wedding anniversary gift. I really enjoyed myself, Over 5 hours of doo wop at its best!! That Kayla is a living doll. But our favorite act by far was 3rd Edition.Too sing like that with no music is remarkable. They were the best!!Some of the other acts we enjoyed were The Elegants, Quotations and Shades of Blue. The Elegants outfits were hysterical and they were so much fun. The people who left early missed a great show by them. I'm glad I stayed for the entire show to see them. Shades of Blue sang "Oh How Happy" just like the record 40 years ago. They also did a very moving rendition of Clyde McPhatters "Without Love I Had Nothing". Nice showmanship too. Quotations first song may have been the best version of the Platters "Smoke Gets In your Eyes" I have heard since the original. The heavier lead sang it and was excellent. The other groups did well too though.
—Ruth and Danny Levine

Doo-Wopped Out!!!!
Norman, I am completely Doo-Wopped out by that sensational show you put on this passed Saturday evening at Mineola H.S. I have been to your shows in the past, but I have to admit that do to health reasons have not been able to see one in this past year. Boy did I make up for it!!!! Six hours of the music I love was just incredible. Each group out did the group prior. The Quotations were great, The Fireflies are sensational, Shep?s Limelites haven?t lost a thing, Barbara Harris and the Toys set the place on fire!!, The Shades of Blue from Detroit, Michigan did some great stuff, The Cavaliers rocked with their 4 Seasons routine, your little sweetheart KAYLA stole the audience, The 3rd Edition are the best accapella group I have ever heard, Vito Picone and The Elegants have one of the most entertaining shows around and their stage clothes made the audience roar with laughter, your band Sammy Sax and The MD?s are the best cover band around. Norman, I am not leaving you out. Your warmth with the audience and your relationship with the groups on stage along with your sense of humor really makes the night complete. Thank you again for a great show and I will try and make your 20th anniversary show next week.
—Rosalie C. C.

MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL AND IT WAS JUST UNBELIEVEABLE!
JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I WAS AT THE CONCERT AT MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL AND IT WAS JUST UNBELIEVEABLE. BEST AND LONGEST CONCERT I EVER ATTENDED, SOME OF THE ACTS WERE OUT OF THIS WORLD, THE 3 EDITION AND ELEGANTS WERE THE BEST EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
—Esther S.

June Roberts doowop exile !! from London, England
hi ya, I hope you don't mind a mega doowop fan from London, England writing to you.I know I will never get to see any of these shows but just to read the fantastic writeups from all the people who have attended these shows, well it makes me feel like I was there.There just isnt anything like this in England and I do feel so sad about that you people over there please,please cherish these shows and all the amazing performers who appear on them if you lived in England you would all realise how much you are missing.My one abiding wish is to see the amazing and oh so talented Johnny Maestro lOve that guy. He is the heart and soul of all thats great in doowoop and rock n roll.He just seems to get better. I have a short clip of Johnny and the great Kenny Vance doing "let it be me". Those fantastic harmonies had the hairs rising on the back of my neck and you can see total admiration and respect for each others talent right there and in their eyes, just amazing!!!So please once again never ever stop going to support these amazing shows. They are the soul, pulse and heartbeat of generations past and god willing generations to come. Thank You for your time. Ciao n cheers!! June Roberts a doowop exile
—June Roberts

Rockin ‘n’ Rockland
I am hoping that this letter gets Norman of Friend Entertainment. I am a resident of Rockland County for over 27 years and also an avid DOO-WOP fan. We do not get too many if any oldies shows up here and when we do they are really not all that great. But you my friend certainly changed that. What a show your company FRIEND ENTERTAINMENT but on up here last Sunday. Kenny Vance and The Planotones, The Duprees and your house band [that I never heard] of Sammy Sax and The MD?s were out of this world. The 2 singers to your band just floored me and my wife. We can?t wait for your next show in November with Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge. Thank you for a job very, very well done. You could see by the packed house that everyone here in Rockland County truly loved what you presented. Thank you, see ya? later alligator
—Wiliam Conroy

From the bottom of my heart!!-Thank You
Norman, Thank you FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART so much for putting on the show on March 29, 2008 at Kupferberg Performing arts Center with FRANKIE AVALON and LESLIE GORE. God, the were my favorite as a kid and they have not lost anything. And Frankie is soooooooooooo good looking still. The band and the sound were great and hearing Leslie singing all her hits really took me and my 5 other friends back in time. Also let me compliment you on your orchestra SAMMY SAX and THE MD?s they were also sensational. Leslie Anderson from The Dubs and your other singer Denise, they are some duet!!!!! And of course watching you come out and play the tambourine was really a treat!!!! I am looking forward to your next show there in July with Little Anthony, Jerry Butler and Kenny Vance. Keep up the tremendous the job you do. Thank You again,
—Georgine T.

Oldies Hits Rockland County-was phenomenal!!!!!
The concert at the Lafayette Theater on Sunday March 30th was phenomenal!!!!! We've schlepped to PA and Queens to attend your wonderful concerts, but it was great to have a performance in our hometown. As always Sammy Sax & the MD's were great along with Denise Sergi. Kenny Vance and the Planatones are always great and Kenny sang one of my favorite songs Cara Mia... what a voice. The Duprees are a class act - boy can they move. All in all it was a wonderful Sunday afternoon event. Unfortunately, 3 hours of wonderful goes by too fast. Thank You - Thank You - Thank You!!!! for bringing the oldies to the Hudson Valley! We've already purchased our tickets for the September 28th performance at the Lafayette Theater and hope to see more!
—D. Freiberg

We enjoy your shows so much!!!!
Hi Norman, My husband and I enjoy your shows, they are all great. Last night we saw Sammy Sax, Leslie Gore & Frankie Avalon at Queens College. The show was wonderful. It was so good to see Frankie Avalon, he was so good and enjoyed the show very much. I just want to say Thank You for putting on such a great show. Yours truly, Carol & Marty Harap
—C & M Harap

What a Beach Party!!!!
Best show with Frankie Avalon. Thank you for a night which made me feel like a teenager again. You bring back my youth. The second row seats was a memorable gift. When is he coming back? Where is Bobby Vinton, Lou Christie, Bobby Vee,Bobby Rydell, Neil SedADA? PLEASE NOTIFY ME OF THIS APPEARANCE. I THANK YOU AGAIN AND AGAIN FOR THIS PLEASURE.
—Susan Westfield

One of the best Oldies Shows!!!!
Norman,I apoligize for not sending this sooner but I just wanted to thank you for one of the best Oldies Shows I've seen in a long time. I have a small company in Allentown and as a Christmas treat I bought tickets for all my employees to your show. They were all in agreement it was great. After the show we met Lenny of Bill Haley's Comets in the lobby. He gave each of my employees a small photo of Bill Haley's Comets and talked to each one as if they were personal friends. This I think was the highlight for them all as they are still talking about it. I'm looking forward to the next show I can attend. Thank you again from me and my crew. Tony DeStefano
—Tony DeStefano

FORGOTTEN GENERATION!!
Norman - Just wanted to say that Kenny Vance and the Planotones:Unplugged concert was the best show I've ever been to. The electricity on stage and in the audience could have lit up the boro of Queens. Thank you for alway putting a wonderful array of entertainment together for the FORGOTTON GENERATION. Regards, Maria Vella
—Maria Vella

You Have The Best Shows!!!!
Hi Norman, Just thought I would drop you a line and let you know that you have one of the best show formats in the area. I attended Mickey B's doowop last night at the Patchogue Theater. He talks too much, has to many companies and charities that he plugs inbetween acts. Also the wizeman "act" is a bit annoying also. He waste are precious doowop time. You come out say a few cute things, plug your future shows and that's it. I know if it is a charity fund raiser they do have to come on stage once, but that is it. You do not constantly repeat and repeat it all night long. So keep up the good work. If anyone sees the comparison as I have they will definitely pick your shows over his. However, could you please try to have more in Suffolk County (not so many in Queens). I know you have now at St Joseph College which helps.
—C.Worthington

February Bayside Blast!!!!
Hi Norm, wanted to send you a special THANK YOU for all your help on Saturday's show, everything went beautifully. Tom was delighted and I'm sure he will be in touch with you about doing a 2nd show. I realize now, what a big undertaking this was for Tom & I to do, but we both loved it. Wish we had filled the entire auditorium, maybe next time. As I enjoyed the show, I felt each group just was better than the next and then came Frankie Lymon's Teenagers. What a great close - everyone I talked to today at work thought all the groups were great and were amazed at the length of the show. They got more than their monies worth is how they felt! In a way I'm sad it's over --I just loved the day. Spent some time with the performers and Trish - Kayla's Mom - she was lovely to talk to and quite interesting. I know we will stay in touch and thank you again. Jeannette P.S. I just received the e-mail about the jackets - any chance of a jacket for Tom & I? Guess we sort of qualified for the 10 ticket thing already!
—Jeannete and Tom

Unplugged was Unbelievable!!!
Norman, What a GREAT idea you came up with and what a show we saw last evening at Queens Theater in The Park. Your KENNY VANCE: UNPLUGGED concert is a stroke of pure genius. You have taken one of the super stars of our music and basically rewritten and created a new career for him. His musical genius and your creativity have joined forces and are giving to the fans an evening that they will never forget. The Q & A is also a great touch. It was like having a comedy show within a concert and gave the fans a chance to see the other side of Kenny's personality!! And you my friend are a absolute scream. You were making my sides hurt with your quick witted comments. That was a great part of the show as well. This is the first UNPLUGGED show that my wife and I have attended and did not really know what to expect. We love Kenny Vance and have been to a number of your shows over the last couple of years, so we figured "let's give it a try", and we were anything but disappointed. I promise you this, WE WILL BE AT EVERY UNPLUGGED SHOW YOU HAVE!!!!. Thank You again for a wonderful night of great UNPLUGGED entertainment. See you June 27th in Bellmore
—Carl and Celeste Duer

The Greatest Time Ever!!!!
To Norman and Friend Entertainment, I have never been to one of your shows before because I do not drive. So needless to say that when I heard that you were going to be at Bayside HS, I made sure not to miss the show. I attended the show with 4 other women who are also in the same situation as I; we are widows who do not drive. I just wanted to tell you that, WE HAD THE GREATEST TIME EVER!!!! WHAT A SHOW!!! From the time that cute little KAYLA come out and sang her songs to the time that you danced off the stage with Frankie Lymon?s ?Legendary? Teenagers the show was SENSATIONAL. You are the funniest MC, you?re ad-libbing and gestures had us in hysterics. Then when the band brought you out [in their little skit] and you started playing the tambourine,that was a super suprise!! You were good and that was great. The Passions, Willie Winfield and The Harptones, Earl Lewis and The Channels were just as I remembered them..what memories. Sammy Sax and The MD?s WHAT A BAND!!!! THEY DID NOT MISS A NOTE and your 2 singers are exceptional. They are better then some of the acts that are out there today. You really have this down pat. I can see why you have been doing this for 20 years. PLEASE, PLEASE come back again soon. My friends and I will get a cab and come to your anniversary show and all the other shows at Colden Center Queens College. MY FRIENDS AND I REALLY APPPRECIATED SEEING ALL GROUPS. Norman, keep up the great work WE LOVED IT
—The 4 Widows From Bayside

Thanks for coming back to Allentown, PA
Norman, Thanks so much for coming back to Allentown, Pa. I came to your first show here 2 years ago and to all the shows since. But I have to say that last nights show was the SHOW OF SHOWS. What a lineup of talent. Everybody complimented each other. 10 year old KAYLA, wow what a kid and what a voice. She was the cutest!!! The Fireflies were great, Vito Picone and The Elegants put on such a great show, Bill Haley?s Comets had us rock ?n ? rolling in our seats, Jay and The Americans just blew us away and last but not least your band, Sammy Sax and The MD?s are just sensational. I will certainly not miss your show in Stroudsburg in August. THANK YOU again!!!!! For keeping the music alive and continuing bringing you great shows to us. Respectfully,
—Edgar and Regina W.

It was super!!!!
Hi Norman, I was at the 9:00PM show in Levittown last nite.It was SUPER!!!!! I know the performers(Passions,Chiffons,Vito Picone and The Elegants, Del-Vikings,and The legendary Teenagers) were there since early afternoon. The second show did not even tell us that the fantastic performers might be tired for such a long day.Sammy Sax and The MD'S- WOW-to play for two full shows and doing a super job!!!! Norman, you did a super job as always to let us doo-wop music lovers continue to enjoy our music. Thank you again for another great show!!!
—Gary N.

Better than .........
Your shows are the best. I stopped going to the LAR shows,they have the same groups over and over.I saw a group in Bellmore you should try to get them. There a great doowop group and the place was packed.They are Joey and the Paradons-real doowop. Keep up the good work, your friends the doowop club.Let us no who is in your next show so we can order tickets. Thanks
—Dom Zeto

Great Show!!
Hello- Norman, I went to the 1st show 5 years ago at MacArthur HS and every year since. I attended in the last 5 years [since that show] approximately 20 other Friend Entertainment oldies shows and even came to see The Fab Faux at Queens College. But there was just something about last night?s show that tops it all!!!! I can?t put my finger on it. I am not sure if it was the great entertainment, the actual lineup of the groups, the Sammy Sax and the MD?s orchestra or your masterful handling of the audience. But last night s show certainly rates among the best you I have ever seen. The show started at about 9:20 PM and I know that I left the auditorium at 1:02 AM. The time just flew by. You must be totally exhausted being that the show I went to was the 2nd show of the day. The music is and always will be great!! But YOU, bring such a great dimension to your shows. Your personality and humor always makes my friends and I fill at home. It is like we are not at a staged show but rather at someone?s home having a party!! As we leave the theater we hear other people say the same thing the music is great but Norman makes it happen!!! PLEASE DON?T STOP!!!
—Richard Paget

What a start!!!!
After New Year's eve New Year's eve party- What an unbelievable way to start a New Year with the best of Doo-wop entertainment!!! Everything was A-1 from the pick of menu choices to the top notch music of the 50's and 60's we enjoy the very most. The 3rd Edition were super, Leslie and Denise sing all so well together, and what can be said about the Kenny-fantastic Vance and the Planotones?????What a spectacular group and CAN THEY BRING THE HOUSE DOWN WITH THEIR VOICES!!!!!!!.Johnny Gale is one of the BEST guitar players around. Oh, what a night!! It would not of been possible with all the hard work you did for us to have this great night Norman!! Thank you and keep up the great job you do, enabling us to continue to enjoy the music that will live forever. Bonnie Norris
—Bonnie N

After New Years New Years Eve Party---WOW!!!!!!!
As Ron from the 3rd Edition said last evening, ?Boy can Norman put on a party or what !!!!?. All I can say is that your AFTER NEW YEARS NEW YEARS EVE PARTY was the best party, function, or event I have ever attended. I go to all of your concerts [and love them all] but this idea that you had about having New Years after New Years was just great. Sammy Sax and the MD?s is the best band I have ever heard. Leslie Anderson [from The Dubs] and the new gal you have singing, Denise Sergi WOW!! WHAT A COMBO!!. The 3rd Edition is just fabulous. I have never seen or heard of them before, but they are sensational. And what can you say about KENNY VANCE and The Planotones. They are the absolute best. I cannot get enough of them . We came with 4 other people and they all feel the same way. I know you said the next After New Years show is set for January 3, 2009. I would like to reserve a table for 10, please. Keep up the great work, YOU ARE THE BEST and Thank You
—K and S Tartullo

SIMPLY EXCEPTIONAL!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Norman, Last Saturday nights show at Queens College was simply exceptional. From Sammy Sax and the MD's, The Dubs with lead singer Leslie Anderson, Earl Lewis and The Channels, The Passions and all the groups, and last but not lease, Kayla, who really is amazing as she is carrying on the tradition of Friend Entertainment's motto, "The music that will live forever". We'll see you at your 20 th Anniversary Show coming up which we're sure it will be another great night of Doo Wop/Oldie music. Keep up the Great Work in presenting these shows, we really love & enjoy them!! Happy Holiday Season to you all at Friend Entertainment. Your Friends and Fans, Richy & Mary Ann
—Richy & Mary Ann

Dear Norman
Dear Norman: My friend Stella, her cousin Pat and myself were at your show this past Saturday nite and have to say it was just wonderful. All of the acts were sensational. All of your shows have such wonderful entertainment. To top the nite off, by the time we got home we all put on Channel 13 and caught the last 1/2 hour of the PBS Special on Doo Wop with Kid Kyle (who is just wonderful) and the Passions.It was the end to a perfect evening. Thanks and keep up the good work.
—Martha Caruana

EXCEPTIONAL SHOW!!!!
Thanks Norman for another wonderful show. I don't know how you keep doing it but each and every show is exceptional. The Holiday show was great as usual. It has become sort of a tradition with us to attend the Holiday shows every year. That is my Christmas gift to me. We are already on board for next December's Holiday Show. You are a great host and always put together a fantastic show. I truly enjoy coming to all of your shows. Each and every group was outstanding and Kayla is a delight. You have truly become a "friend". Thanks again for all that you do to keep this music alive. Nobody does it better!!!!
—MIGSMOM

Amazing Show!!!!
Norman, Please let me add my sentiments to that!!!! Even though Kenny Vance and the Planatones were not there, it turned out to be an amazing show. Thanks for everything,
—Donna and Bill M.

Wonderful Show
Thanks, Norman, for a wonderful show last night at Queens College. I attended the festivities with my son, mother, and sister. We had the best time! We look forward to being at a lot more shows in the future. Thanks again for all you do. God bless you.
—Jean Black

Never a screw up!!!!!
I have to admit that I have come to your Friend Entertainment shows for many years now. I drive to your shows in New York from New Jersey.Obviously I come because my wife and my friends really enjoy them. They are always outstanding, from the acts you pick, the actual lineup presented on stage, the sound and of course you hosting, you are GREAT. Always terrific!!! But he devil in me is waiting for you to SCREW UP with something. But there is NEVER EVER, EVER that screw up. Thank you again for the most wonderful show that was presented to a near capacity crowd last evening at Colden Center. All the groups, The Del Vikings, The Chiffons, The Passions, Cleveland Still and The Dubs, Earl Lewis and The Channels, Fred Parris and The Satins, and of course Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge, WHAT A LINEUP!!. Everyone was on top of their game. What a surprise to see your new 10 year old singer KAYLA .Where did you find her?? She was great, what a voice and those dimples. Just sensational!!! Norman, keep up the great work that you do. Thank You for all that you and Friend Entertainment does to keep our music alive. Happy Holidays and Best Wishes to you and our Family,
—John Vicchone--New Jersey

WHAT A HOLIDAYSHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! December
WHAT A SHOW! Norman, We are never surprised by the outstanding shows that you produce and the one last night at Queen's College (December 1, 2007) fit right into that category. All the acts were dynamite and the show just rocked and rolled from beginning to end. You are a great host and everyone in the group I came with are of the same opinion. You have stayed true to your logo...The Music That will Live Forever. Thanks so much for all the wonderful memories you've provided over the years and PLEASE keep these shows coming. Best Regards, Andrea & David Siegel-GOLDEN OLDIES FOREVER
—Andrea & David Siegel-GOLDEN OLDIES FOREVER

Another Great Show
Hi Norman, I just wanted to sent you a note telling you put on another great Doo Wop Show last night Dec. 1st, at Queens College. My Husband and I had a wonderful time. We want you to keep having these great show. We love them. Love, Carol & Marty
—Carol and Marty H.

All I can say is WOW!!!
Norman, All I can say is WOW!!! The show that went off Saturday, Nov., 3 was outstanding. I still have been hearing about it after a week. Many people have thanked me and asked "WHEN IS THE NEXT SHOW". Kayla the 10 year old girl was sensational, she has a excellent singing future ahead of her. I have to thank the groups that performed The Fire Flies, Lenny Cocco and The Chimes, Cleveland Still and The Dubs, The Del-Vikings and Vito Picone and The Elegants, they all performed well. Both clubs want to thank you for a delightful and entertaining night. The major problem is that it had to end. Thanks, Thanks, Thanks!!!! John Slokovitz Lindenhurst HS
—John Slokovitz, Lindenhurst HS

Lindenhurst Loves Friend Entertainment!!!!
Norman--Wow!!! What a blast of a show you put on last evening for The Automobile and Robotics Club of Lindenhurst HS. I have never had the pleasure of attending or seeing a Friend Entertainment show before but as I told you last evening "I will be a follower forever". I have been to many other shows at other venues including Westbury Music Fair etc. but never have I been to a more entertaining show than yours. Each group just got better and better as the evening progressed. 10 year-old KAYLA was absolutely sensational and so adorable in her poodle skirt and ponytail and what a voice. The Dubs,The Chimes,The Del Vikings, The Fireflies and Vito Picone were outstanding. You are absolutely the best host ever. You are so funny, my side was ripping from laughing so hard. Your jokes are so teriffic. You had the crowd just were you wanted them, we just wanted more. You are truly a talent and again, your show was great. I have signed up for your e-mails and look forward to ALL YOUR NEXT SHOWS. Thanks again for a great night of memories.
—Jolene and William Busco

St. Joseph's College
Hi I just wanted to drop you a quick note to tell you how much I enjoyed the concert on Saturday. This was my first oldies concert and let me tell you I was really impressed with all of the performances. I was checking your web site because you had a girl that sang with the band, I don't remember her name but she blew me away with her voice I wish she could have done another song, will she be performing again ? there's nothing listed. I hope you can get her back Thanks Again
—Sal De Stefano

HAPPY NEWLYWEDS!!!!
NORMAN, Both Norman and I were blown away at the talent in the band!!!!! Everyone is talking about how good the music was and also the Royalton management took notice!!!! I hope you get TONS of business as you deserve it. Also Norm and I want to stay friends and keep in touch with you and Renee..... Thanks sooooooo much for your outstanding performance and genuine interest in us!!! Love "the honeymooners"
—Ruth and Norman Pachtman

Good Morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good Morning, Norman! Every word is true. Your upbeat personality, enthusiasm and sincerity comes across to the audience and makes each of us feel as though you are a friend (the name of your business couldn't be more perfect! ) The music of our youth is so exhilarating that we hardly wait until the next concert. You have no idea how very happy I am that we found you and Friend Entertainment. Have a beautiful day. My very best to you and Renee. PS. This past Friday night, I was standing waiting to talk to you, when a woman came up to discuss a problem she had with her seat (see wanted an aisle seat.) I was so impressed with how you handled the situation with such ease and grace. You not only accommodated her request, you more than generously gave her back her money and I am sure made a customer for life. I don't know if there is another promoter who would be so devoted to pleasing the public. A very telling incident, I think. You truly are a special person!
—Rhodi C.

DEVOTED FRIEND ENTERTAINMENT FANS
Hi Norman, As you know, we are devoted fans of Friend Entertainment and attend as many of your fantastic shows as we possibly can. An evening spent at one of your amazing concerts is always an energizing, uplifting, fabulous time. And just when I think that it couldn't possibly get any better, YOU OUT DO YOURSELF, to the delight of your audience. Last night's Kenny Vance and The Planotones Unplugged Show was spectacular. An unbelievable 3 1/2 hours of outrageous music,dynamite talent and extraordinary fun. I am still dancing and singing around the house today. I've become addicted to that wonderfully, delicious high on life feeling I get after each of your shows! Can hardly wait until the next one! You're the very best!
— Rhodi

Spectacular Night!!
Hi Norman! What a ken-spectacular show last nite in the Bellmore Movie theater!!!! The unplugged show of Kenny Vance and The Planotomes was truly an awesome,cool and the greatist of Kenny's unplugged shows to date!!!!!! 3 1/2 hours of being close and personnal with such a great group was a nite that won't be forgotten by all who attended, I am really sure of that. I am truly happy that a person such as yourself goes beyond the call of music listening to keep the music we love so much alive. Keep up your super talent and see you at the next show!!!!!! Bonnie Norris
—Bonnie N.

Best Show Ever!!!
Hi Norman, HAPPY, HEALTHY & SAFE NEW YEAR TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY! Sorry I haven't had a chance to email you since the show on 9/16 but I've got to tell you, I've been to many of your shows but I really feel that the one on Sunday was the BEST I've seen! Kenny - what can I say - He's wonderful and it was his BEST performance. Johnny and the guys - Always FABULOUS and gives 110% Little Anthony & the Imperials - There's only one word for them - OUTSTANDING!!!!!!! Please pass along my comments to all of them and keep up the good work. Be well and stay safe, Sue Draghi
—Sue D.

I still can't believe what I saw!!!!
Norman, It has been almost 2 weeks now and I still cannot believe what I saw on Sunday afternoon September 16, 2007. I am still in awe!!!! I heard about how great this show was the last time you did it and said "oh,well,I will go the next time". I CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT I SAW!!!! LITTLE ANTHONY and THE IMPERIALS, JOHNNY MAESTRO and THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE and of course KENNY VANCE and THE PLANOTONES. I almost lost my breath!!!! Conratulations to you Norman, for still another brilliantly produced show!!! I just don't know how you do it, but please don't stop. There is such a difference on how your show are put together versus all you competition. The groups always seem so much more alive. When they are on your shows it is like they WANT to be there and not like THEY HAVE TO. You are always so friendly and personalable with your audience and that is so important. Trust me when I tell you that I hear your customers talk about it all the time. Please, please do this show again. I came with 6 other couples and they all want to see it again and bring more friends. As long as FRIEND ENTERTAINMENT does shows my friends and I will always be there.
—The Carol T.. Group of Doo-Wop fans

Cruise and Tour...With KENNY VANCE and THE PLANOTO
Norman, Thank you so much for the great seating for our group for Kenny Vance UNPLUGGED. Kenny and the boys put on a great show at New Britain, CT on the 15th, and it was a fantastic start to our Mystery Tour. Thank you for recognizing our group, and please thank Kenny for being so especially nice and shaking all of their hands at the end. Everybody loved the show, the music and their CD's, and Kenny now has a whole bunch of new fans. And please let Kenny know that we did the Planotone walk (as Kenny requested) when we got off the plane in Milwaukee on Friday. I wish we would have had a video camera going -- it was quite a sight and had onlookers scratching their heads. We're looking forward to seeing the Planotones again -- hopefully another outstanding Unplugged performance. Best regards, Dennis Crull-President
—Dennis Crull, Cruise & Tour

We had a superb time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Norman; Here's the testimonial I promised you. No BS here!!! We had a superb time! Hi Norman! We were at the recent Queens College show where Kenny Vance, Johnny Maestro, and Little Anthony performed. What a great show it was! Kenny and the Planotones were their infamous nostalgic golden-toned selves. We really enjoyed their performance, enhanced by some newly added routines. How Kenny can sustain those high notes is amazing!!! Johnny and the Brooklyn Bridge were right-on with their show. It's wonderful to hear their sounds of the past.Johnny, too, has an amazing voice! We hadn't seen Little Anthony in quite a while, and we were mesmerized by their performance! Their band did a magnificent job, and they deserve a hearty round of applause. But, Little Anthony and the guys really know how to entertain.Not only are they musical perfectionists, but they put "shtick" into their act that kept us "rocking and rolling" in the aisles. Norman... KEEP THEM AROUND, PLEASE!!! In all, you did it again, sir!!! Thanks for a great day in the past!!! We're looking forward to more and more shows from the folks at Friend Entertainment! See you soon! Mitch and Jessie
—Mitch and Jessie M.

BOY WERE WE SURPRISED!!!!!!!
Someone told me about yesterday?s concert when they heard me say I really enjoyed Kenny Vance and the Planotones so, when I bought the tickets I thought we were going to a Kenny Vance and the Planotones concert ? boy were we surprised (and excited) when Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge came on stage and then Little Anthony and the Imperials ? What a show ? All three groups were amazing -- Loved it ? We are new to Friend Entertainment but after yesterday?s show at Queen?s College we will be regulars. I felt like a teenager again sitting in the Brooklyn Paramount Theatre. We can?t wait for the Dec. 1 show. Keep up the good work.
—Susan & David

Super Show!!!!
Terrific show! We had the best time, the entertainment was superb. I can't help but move when I hear those great songs again. It seems like yesterday that we were all dancing to those songs while listening to our radios, 45's and albums. Have never been to one of your shows before but we will definitely return. Trying now to line up tickets for the show in January. Hope to see you then. Wendy,Anna and Vic - the ones in the second row who could not sit still.
—Wendy,Anna and Vic

Symphony Hall - Allentown, PA, September 8, 2007
Symphony Hall - Allentown, PA, September 8, 2007 Tonight I went from age 65 back to 17 yrs. old all over again. What a fabulous night, I'll never forget it. When Freddie (Boom-Boom) Cannon said that Allentown, back in 1959, put Tallahassee Lassie on the charts and helped make it number one, I was ecstatic. I know we all loved dancing to the fantastic beat of your songs, I loved it then and I still love it today. Freddie - you are a one-in-a-million entertainer, don't ever change. We love ya honey. You're looking good - Real good. All the entertainers for tonight's show were absolutely terrific and one of my favorite groups - Danny and the Juniors - you had some good swinging songs as well. At the Hop and Rock and Roll is Here to Stay, two of my favorites. Keep on bee-bopping. The Passions, The Chiffons, Shep's Limelites - all wonderful singers/entertainers. So glad you could make the show a fantastic success. All of you in this show still have what it takes - you never lost it. Way to go. Sammy "Sax" Leon - any time you need an apartment - you just call me at H/V in Allentown or C/C in Emmaus. Good seeing you again. Didn't realize what a great musician you are, FANTASTIC - Judy K
—Judy K

911 FIRST RESPONDER SHOW
Norman and Friends, Just a short note to thank you for putting together a wonderful show Saturday night. You do a a great job, and many of these talents seem to be getting even better with age. It was also terrific to see so many of the new generation enthusiastic about our music. Once again it was a pleasure and a privilege to attend.
—Laurie and Carl Clark

Oh... What A Night!!!
Oh What A Night!!! NORMAN YOU DID IT AGAIN!!!! You're batting 1000!!! We had a wonderful time at the beautiful Memorare Club on Sat., June 9th. I commend you for organizing the night and for the fantastic music by SAMMY SAX & THE MD's, the sensational Leslie Anderson who I can listen to for hours and hours every day and of course Kenny Vance & The Planotones.All of your entertainment is superb and these guys can certainly get the crowd up to dance and keep the dance floor rockin' "n" rollin." Your dance contests are fun...but I'd like to see Kenny get out on the floor and spin a few! Hats off to Joey, the Chef for the great dinner he whipped up for the 300 guests and to all of his staff for their excellent service. We will definitely be at your After New Years New Years Eve Party at Memorare Club and of course, at your many shows and concerts throughout the year. Having the dinner/dances and concerts is just a great way of getting out for the evening, enjoying the night with "friends" and you and keeping the music alive forever.You are the best!!! Again, thanks for a most enjoyable evening!
—Fred and Marcy

What a job you did!!!!!
Norman, I have never been to any of your shows before but I will tell you this,I will NEVER miss one again!! What a job you did!!!!! The place was beautiful, the food was great,you have a great sense of humor, your band SAMMY SAX and MD?s with Leslie Anderson are sensational, Kenny Vance and The Planotones just superb, the dance contests were fun. Just a great, great evening. I will certainly be at your next concert in July at Colden Center for The First Responders of 2001 and of course back here at the Memorare Club for your AFTER NEW YEARS, NEW YEARS EVE PARTY. That is really a creative idea. I am going to send you a check for a table of ten. Thanks again for a job well done,
—Danny P. ---A NEW FAN

Just wanted to say THANKS!!
JUST WANTED TO SAY THANKS YOU FOR ANOTHER GREAT SHOW SAT NIGHT AT WILLIAM FLOYD HIGH SCHOOL. MY HUSBAND AND I HAD A GREAT TIME . THE GENTLEMEN FROM WFHS WERE GREAT WILL THEY BE GOING ON ANY OTHER SHOWS WITH YOU. A YEAR OR 2 BACK AT A SHOW YOU DID AT FLOYD YOU HAD A SISTER ACT SINGING MY HUSBAND WAS WONDERING WHAT BECAME OF THEM DID THEY CONTINUE SINGING. THANKS AGAIN NORMAN AND THE FRIENDS OF ENTERTAINMENT FOR ANOTHER GREAT EVENING.
—BARBARA H.-Mastic New York

Newies and Oldies
Hi Norman! Newies and oldies rock and roll together at Wm. Floyd High School What a fantastic show last nite in Mastic Beach! The Fireflies,Passions, Vito Picone and The Elegants,the Delvikings,Leslie Anderson,and Kenny Vance and the Planatones,Sammy Sax and the MD'S and you Norman gave everyone a blast to the past.Each group is a one of a kind and will never be duplicated. But, the grand highlight of the nite was hearing ten teenage boys from the high school singing doo-wop. WOW!!!!!!!! I was truly over-whelmed by their talent ! Thanks Norman for such great shows and also for helping people with fundraisers. Without them, we too would not be able to enjoy the misic that will live forever. See you at the next show.
—Gary N

Hey, Hey, Norman...........WOW!!!!!!
Hi Norman, WOW!!! What a fantastic show last night at William Floyd H.S. in Mastic Beach. This was one of the BEST concerts I've seen by Friend Entertainment! Will be talking this one up for a long time. This show was like a chef salad...a mixture of many different ingredients but heck what a great combination with amazing flavor! The Fireflies outdid themselves, Vito Picone & Elegants were as always entertaining and fun....loved Vito's new Elvis rendition, The Passions were truly phenomenol, Del Vikings great as Ron got the audience reaching higher and higher with him, Sammy Sax and the MD's just get everyone going and what a great performance with Leslie Anderson. Sammy's Latin Beat and colorful vests sure brought a new dimension to the concert and of course Kenny Vance & The Planotones. His sultry style and mellow music brings an amazing finish to any concert. And how about the Floyd high school students with their new DooWop group? It was a treat to see high school teens keeping the oldies music alive. They put on a great performance and I highly commend them for their enthusiasm and love of the oldies music. And Norm, I've said it 100 times if not more, you are the best Producer and Emcee of Oldies Concerts ever. Keep the music alive!!!! Look forward to your next concert. Actually, will see you June 9th at Memorare Club in Seaford with Kenny Vance and Sammy Sax. Thank you again for a great evening of music and fun!
—Maria and Frank E.

I Will Always Go To A Friend Entertainment Show...
I never have before, but I certainly WILL NOW!! What a performance you put on last evening at Oceaside H.S. I have never been to any of your shows before. Not for any particular reason. I just may have been away, or had something else to do, IT DOES NOT MATTER. BECAUSE I WILL BE AT ALL, AND I MEAN ALL OF YOUR OTHER SHOWS IN THE FUTURE. The groups that you had in your performance, the sound system and the order in which you presented the artists was sheer GENIUS. If I sound excited, it is because I am. I could not fall asleep until 4:30 AM because I was sound wound up from enthusiasm generated by you and the packed house. In addition,I have to tell you that your PERSONALITY, and SENCE of HUMOR really adds another level above all other shows. You are a sensational host and a great PRODUCER. Thanks For a great Evening
—Lester G. [a new fan]

The Sound in Oceanside!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Norman! Oceanside was drowned by the sound of some of the greatist oldies groups last nite! What a show! Every group was just fabulous in bringing back memories of the music we love to hear. Cleveland Still The Dubs,Freddy Cannon,Vito Picone and the Elegants,Frankie Lyman's Teenagers and the Del Vikings were great!!!! Not only to see a good show, but to help a cause, was the key factor for this great show. A great job, Norman,keep up the great job of doing what you do the best!!!!!!!
—Bonnie Norris

WOW! WHAT A SHOW AT THE QUEENS THEATER!!!!
Hi Norman, Wow, the show tonight at the Queens Theater in the Park was so great....He/They get better each time we see them....and Thank you so much for the great seats, second row. Thank Gary too! You were right, there where so many songs they did that they have not done before at the unpluged shows....We just Love Kenny Vance and the Planotones and their every move and song that they do....the best...
—.Love Ya, Maria A., Susan F. and Barbara E.....Queens, NY

The Impalas-Colden center of The Performing Arts,
Hi Norman,On April 14,2007 we had the pleasure of performing at the Colden Center.I just had to thank-you for a wonderful show Saturday Night. The Heart & Soul of Rock n Roll was outstanding. You brought in 12 great acts,including The"Impalas".You treated us with dignity and respect and showed a genuine regard for the artists, fans and love of the music leading to a memorable time for all.I have worked with many promotions but your shows are truly,like you, are in a class by yourself.Keep up the good work. You are good for the music. THANK YOU, Respectfully, Joe"Speedo"Frazier---The Impalas
—Joe"Speedo"Frazier---The Impalas

Dear Mr. Norman Wasserman
Dear Mr. Norman Wasserman: I am writing to say that I was at the oldies concert in Denville on Saturday night (front row) and it was one of the best oldies concerts I've seen in a long time!! I am a big fan of Freddy Cannon and it was great to have a chance to see him perform live again after many years. I am also a fan of The Dimensions and the other performers as well, and I really enjoyed seeing them perform. I purchased some merchandise after the concert, and had a chance to talk with many of the performers. It was alot of fun! My wife and I are looking forward to seeing another Friend Entertainment concert again in the near future!
—Derek Evan

New Jersey Remembers-April 28, 2007
Dear Norman, It was wonderful meeting you on Saturday evening.Len and I enjoyed the show tremendously. The performances were spectacular. Of course, our favorite of all is Kenny Vance. We certainly are "groupies" now.We will be seeing him again on May 11th. We are planning to attend the Aug. 18th show in Stroudsburg.I want to get a few friend together for that show. We look forward to seeing you at many more events that you plan with Gary.Thanks again for a very enjoyable, memorable evening. Sincerely, Lenore Gorer
—Lenore Gorer

I can't wait to do it again!!
Norman ....It was a pleasure working with you and your musicians. I had fun working with them and they were profesional in every sense of the word...We have had nothing but good feedback on the show and all its participants...The college was a great venue to work with and we encountered zero friction in getting the show on the stage from all involved. The Music was wonderful although 10 years before my time.You could see how much these guys enjoyed performing ..they were having fun!! and it translates into the show. If they are having fun then so is the audience....(we did not plan for ELVIS to show up that night ) but he was a welcome addition to show...!! I can't wait to do it again!! Tony..... Chief Engineer WXUR 92.7 FM / WNRS 1420 AM
—Tony F.

Fabulous Show!! Please Come Back Soon!!!
Norman- Just wanted to say "thank you" for bringing the Oldies show to our area. I have never seen something so FANTASTIC anywhere around here before!!! You have become the "talk of the town" and we are certainly waiting to hear about your next show. I grew up in The Bronx, moved to Queens when I was 8 and moved up to this area at 17 years of age and have been here ever since. My friends and I have not stopped talking about the performances by these groups and your band, Sammy Sax and The MD?s. Boy, can those guys play,and they seemed like they were having such a good time to. You my friend were the perfect MC!!! You are sooooo funny and your adlibbing was so great.You could definitely be a stand up comic. Please, please, please come back again soon, we can?t wait. Thanks for giving us a GREAT NIGHT!!
—Walter H. --Utica

April 2, 2007 at HCCC and a Wonderful Evening!!
I attended your show at HCCC this past Friday, and I would like to say that it was a great pleasure to hear such great music from such a great musical era. It was very enjoyable and hope you guys can return in the near future. I am a big Johnny Maestro fan and hope he can be a part of your next show. Thank you again for such a wonderful evening.
—Dominick Scalise

4/14/2007--Another Wonderful Show!!!!
I just had to thank-you for a wonderful show Saturday Night. The Heart & Soul of Rock n Roll was outstanding. You brought us 12 great acts. Sammy and the guys did a great job. It was good to see them hi-lighted and not just playing back-up. I'm glad Leslie was with them. Can he sing!!! All the groups were great and we had a fun night. As always, you out-did yourself. I look forward to going to all of your shows and I'm never disappointed. I don't know how you do it but don't ever stop. I would say that the competition does not even come close but there really is no competition. You are in a class by yourself. Keep bringing us great shows and thanks again.
—A-MM

A Fabulous Saturday Evening-4/14/07
Dear Norman, I want to Thank You for putting together a fabulous Doo-Wop concert Saturday evening, 4/14/07, at Queens College. The groups that sang sounded as good as they were when I was a teenager. I remember every song that was sung (except two). I felt like I took a walk down memory lane. I could remember the places, and the people I was with when I would hear the songs being played on the radio. We need this music in our lives, please continue to do the great job we have been doing. Thank You again.
—Cynthia A.

The Best Band Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saw the show in qeens last night it was awsome and Sammy Sax and the M.D.s are just the greatests band keep the shows coming and try to more in Jersey.
—Eleanor D.

Thank You!!
Thank you! We were absolutely thrilled with the Kenny Vance Unplugged Show at Trinity last Friday(3/30) and are so excited that you are doing it again. We have been following Kenny and the Planotones for at least 6 years and this was definitely one of the best we have seen. The song he sang for Madison left me with a lump in my throat. Tell him to leave it in. They are playing to a room full of grandparents! We'll be in touch for tickets. Again thanks to you, Kenny and his wonderful Planotones!
— Jim and Judy B.

Absolutely Fantasitic, Beyond Expectations....!!!!
Hi Norm, This is the first chance I've had to contact you. Well, the show was absolutely fantastic, beyond words & expectations. I don't want to take too much of your time, but I can't help it. My friends (the Chasse's) loved the show and he is a real Doo-Wpp fan that likes the 50's and is a 45 collector. He must have over 1,000 records. He actually at one point stood up cheering and clapping. That's when I stopped worrying about if was going to like the show. The Santiago's (Vivian is from Brooklyn & Anthony are from the Bronx and already Kenny Vance fans. They brought friends and they all just thought the show & venue were great. I've already talked to them and told them about the 9/15 show. I bought one of Kenny's CD's & the new one and have been playing them practically non stop. JB did a great job last night on his radio show and I listened to your interview. Thank you for bringing this show to our area. I know the word will get out more now because everyone (including myself) can't stop talking about the show. Also, did you notice that when Kenny was singing many of the slower songs, the audience got so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Lastly, I got your emails and thanks. My husband and I are cruising out of Bayonne on May 25th and going to some of the same Islands you are,maybe we'll see you. It was great seeing you again & meeting your wife. Take care, Mrs. G
—Mrs G

Geat Kenny Vance:UNPLUGGED SHOW in Connecticut 3/3
Norman, Great Time Last night. Welcome to Connecticut. Thanks for doing it again. When can we buy tickets? There's a lot of opportunities here for a guy with your vision. Keep up the good work. Peace, Larry
—Larry P

An "EXPRESSION" OF Appreciation for Friend Enterta
Dear Norman, On behalf of friends and families of The EXPRESSIONS, we would like to extend a special Thank You, to you and your associates for the pleasure of being a part of the Doo-Wop Spectacular on St. Patrick?s Day (March 16, 2007) at Susan Wagner High School in Staten Island. This was our second appearance at Susan Wagner HS with you. Since that event, we have been seen a tremendous amount email and requests for more songs and well wishes (not to mention where they can see us again!). We appreciate your support. Our web site, www.theexpressionslive.com, has a special thank you, dedicated to you and a link to your site. Rest assured, your website and shows will have our following. This is just a short Thank You, in a big way to extend our appreciation of joining the family of Friend Entertainment, and being a part of a growing success. Best Regards, The Expressions