Review received on 7/20/2020 Everything went perfectly from corresponding with Henry ,to the musicians playing at my moms 80th socially distant surprise. They were on tim, played 50s music, professional and VERY talented. It really added such a nice touch to our celebration.
 Review received on 7/17/2020 Henry and his partner provided wonderful polka music for my mom's honk and wave. He was easy to work with and even showed up early to set up. He took requests by my mother and played all of her favorites. We look forward to having them at our upcoming events.
Review received on 6/29/2020 Such a great thing to have live music in your backyard! Arkady played beautifully, everyone has a lovely time. I highly recommend hiring The Internationals for your next event.
Review received on 6/15/2020 Henry was very responsive and easy to coordinate with. He even sent me a recording of Stan playing pomp and circumstance on the saxophone 🎷. I had been looking for a while and was not satisfied with any other artist that I had talked to. He showed up a few minutes earlier than he had said and worked with us to surprise my wife with the back yard graduation ceremony I had prepared for her. Needless to say she was more than surprised and still hasn’t stopped talking about it. Before the ceremony/party she was so distraught that covid ruined her graduation. Now she’s saying “im glad it happened this way, that was soooo much better than any graduation I have ever been to!” Stan played all the hits and even put his own twist on some and made them even better! I will be booking with the internationals again and again(my wife loves the saxophone). Definitely would recommend to anyone considering an artist at their event!!
Review received on 6/4/2020 My event turned out great !!
Review received on 5/27/2020 So good and kept our residents engaged!
Review received on 4/27/2020 We absolutely loved Stan! He made my Aunt’s 60th birthday very memorable. She enjoyed each song and was moved to tears. Thank you for your prompt and professional service. We’ll definitely be calling on you guys again!
We had saxophonist for our memorial service...Very impressed with the saxophonist and overall experience from the beginning to end
Omg, I would like to thank you for your wonderful experience, from the
moment we inquired to the very last minute. Stan provided excellent
service..such good service guess was asking can he play more. Definitely
have our business always. Thanks again for making our grieving time
much better with his service,different from the normal. Hello The Internationals,
Review received on 1/13/2020 Michael was phenomenal. There was also a snow storm on the planned day and he was flexible and able to perform the following day. I truly appreciate it. Thank you!
Review received on 12/16/2019 Klara was excellent and a great addition to our holiday party. She was on time, very communicative, played what we were looking for and took two short breaks over a three hour period. One even included a dress change, which the crowd loved. I highly recommend her and booking through The Internationals.
Review received on 10/22/2019 The Cello and Violinist we received were wonderful. They were able to meet with our music director at the church beforehand to go over the pieces, and then absolutely nailed it during the ceremony. Would definitely keep The Internationals in mind for future needs. Thank you Nurlan and Tamila.
Review received on 10/21/2019 I had a last minute need to find an accordion player for our Oktoberfest party. I reached out to The Internationals the morning of the event and Henry was able to accommodate my request that same day. The booking process was extremely easy and Henry got back to me within minutes. Mike, the talented accordion player was fantastic and professional. He called to confirm details before arrival. He was on time and really made our party even more fun. I highly recommend booking with The Internationals!
Review received on 10/9/2019 Arkady the accordionist played our Oktoberfest-themed party in October 2019, and he was FANTASTIC! He performed very well, and as an added bonus he is a very genial man. I strongly recommend him for any occasion!
Review received on 9/23/2019 We booked Tamila for our baby shower this past Sunday and wow she was incredible! Her ability to make everyone in the room listen is amazing. She was professional, on time, and played beautifully. Can’t wait for future events to use her again!
Review received on 9/3/2019 I am quite thankful I found this group! We hired one of their very talented piano players to play at our daughter’s wedding. She wanted some untraditional songs for the procession and recession and our piano player did a wonderful job. I will not hesitate to hire musicians from this group in the future. If you are in need of a talented and professional group, look no further!
Review received on 8/17/2019 I hired the Internationals today and they exceeded all expectations I had. I hired a saxophone player to play mine and my husbands wedding song for our 13 year wedding anniversary. She showed up prepared and dressed beautifully. We had a lovely time. Great communication and awesome price. I would recommend hiring The Internationals to everyone!!!!!
Hello The Internationals,
Review received on 6/25/2019 All of my wedding guests commented on how beautiful Nichole’s music was, and I couldn’t agree more!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Review received on 6/4/2019 Arkady was wonderful!!! He made the party so fun. .
Review received on 5/14/2019 We booked an accordion player for an Italian themed birthday party. Arkady from the Internationals was just perfect. Our goal was to create a the feel of Italian family birthday parties like my wife experienced growing up. The quote and booking process was seamless. Arkady was a true professional and provided just the experience we were trying to achieve.
Review received on 4/13/2019 We had Arkady play mostly Polish accordion pieces after dinner for my wife's 70th birthday, and he literally had guests dancing in the aisles! A wonderful and personable performer!
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Review received on 3/10/2019 I asked Henry to help with arranging music for my proposal. He was
very professional and helpful at each step of the process. The
saxophonist Stan did a great job with the songs requested and played
melodiously. My girlfriend was very impressed!
Review received on 2/24/2019 Great! My guests enjoyed my party because of the live entertainment.
Review received on 1-30-2019 at 1:23 pm (PDT) Right from the very beginning of me accepting their quote, they were
in contact with me. They made sure that all of my questions were
answered. Henry was very professional and very personable! I hired an
accordionist. Arkady was terrific! He even contacted me the morning of
the event and asked if everything was good with my event! Arkady came a
little earlier than his playing time and I LOVED THAT! He walked around
and visited with some of my family and friends to "get a feel" of the
party! Once he started playing, everyone was joining in and clapping and
singing and dancing! My dad, the 90th birthday boy, was dancing and
singing with Arkady! Arkady walked around while playing and everybody,
both young and old, really enjoyed his playing! I am so glad that I
decided to do this....Thank you Gig Salad & THANK YOU to The
Internationals!! CHEERS!
Hello The Internationals,
Review received on 12-31-2018 at 4:21 pm (PDT) Face paintingI would like to share the experience for the Face Painting Service that was done by Vera. She came about 10 min before time to set up her equipment and used a really good paint. The picture was almost perfect even the next day! ( my daughter refused to wash it before sleep and kept it next day). All Face Paintings were great, very bright and well made. Vera worked very fast but highly professional. I would highly recommend Vera's service to all sorts of parties - kids or even adults as we had couple adults with cool "tattoos". 5 stars. Thank you Vera and Henry!
Review received on 12-4-2018 at 10:50 am (PDT) I was doing an upscale Sweetest Day Party with the theme of a classy
Wild West Saloon. Since in these joints the Saloon Girls were on a
mission to keep the patrons longer in the main hall, they needed to be
very entertaining for them, so they could spend more money or gold dust
on booze, gambling, and 'soiled doves' upstairs. Henry Sergienko has
found me a perfect Saloon Gal Inna Peschanskaya. She was perfect at
'flirting' with the mail guests and doing an almost impossible balancing
act where the husbands were kept interested while their wives
considered it as an innocent playing act. She was not confused with a
slightly provocative outfit which we discussed and purchased among the
other variants. Inna was the center of the party conducting her act and
and conversing with the guests on a various topics. Everyone was giving
me the compliments for months on that hit-party, and mentioning the
actress.
Review received on 10-9-2018 at 1:38 pm (PDT) I hired Henry's team for a birthday party and everything went perfectly. Customer service on point, our singer arrived on time, was professional and had an incredible voice. Would highly recommend this service to anyone looking to hire. Thanks guys!
Review received on 10-7-2018 at 10:25 am (PDT) The Grand EntertainerGosha was amazing!! He interacted with the children very well with jokes, puppets, and magic. He enlighten the room with joy and laughter.
From: Jimmy Potempa <jimmypotempa@gmail.com> Date: Sun, Jul 29, 2018 at 12:03 PM Subject: Re: Performance Contract To: Henry Sergienko <henry.sergienko@gmail.com> Thanks Henry!!!! It was amazing! Michael was very nice and carried out the plan perfectly!! Everything was perfect!! Thanks again! Hello The Internationals,
Review received on 7-3-2018 at 9:38 am (PDT) Had an accordionist and violinist play at my weddings cocktail hour.
Just trusted them on song selection. Everyone loved it as background
music and the kids were dancing like crazy. Also probably the easiest
part to plan for the entire wedding. Slam dunk.
Hello The Internationals,
From: Brittany Sepulveda Date: Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 9:58 AM Subject: RE: Macy's Flower Show - Media Reception To: "henry.sergienko" <henry.sergienko@gmail.com>
Michael and Arkady were great! The music was perfect. Thanks for setting up and recommending them. We’ll definitely keep you in mind for any future parties we might be throwing. Brittany Sepulveda Coordinator, Media Relations | Macy's, Inc.
From: Denise Serafini
Hello Henry, Many
guests really liked their performance! We received positive feedback
because of the musicians which we really appreciated. I would definitely
recommend them to others without a doubt! In any future events and
weddings, I will definitely contact you again. I wish you the happiest holiday! Best, Reyhan Review received on 12-20-2017 at 8:18 pm (PDT) Thank you so much for a great music. I would recommend Michael for a beautiful parties - from weddings to anniversaries.
From: audrone sidaugiene Date: Wed, Dec 20, 2017 at 7:11 PM Subject: Re: from Henry Sergienko (The Internationals) To: Henry Sergienko <henry.sergienko@gmail.com> Hello Henry, Thank
you so much for the violinist. Everyone loved him. It was a pleasure
and i know that we will have some more requests in the future. ... Happy Holidays! And Happy New Year! Audrone From: Aneta Tomaszkiewicz Date: Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 10:42 PM Subject: Re: Christmas caroling To: Henry Sergienko <henry.sergienko@gmail.com> Arkady
was wonderful - he was a great addition to our Christmas Caroling; he
is not only a great musician but a crowd pleaser who knows how to
entertain. Thank you again and looking forward to next year. Sincerely, Aneta From: OVPES <ovphilofed@gmail.com> Date: Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 2:51 PM Subject: Re: from Henry Sergienko To: "henry.sergienko" <henry.sergienko@gmail.com> Hello Henry, Luda
and Klara were absolutely wonderful. They were professional, elegant,
kind, punctual and, best of all, extremely talented. We are very
thankful for their performance and for your organizing the event at such
a short notice. Thank you! Doug
Review received on 10-10-2017 at 9:00 pm (PDT) Thank you so much for your professional services. We were really
pleased with our violinist, Michael R. He was very professional and
communicated with us frequently prior to the wedding to make sure all
our needs were met. Highly recommend him. He made sure to play all the
songs we requested and even added two that were not on his list..
Review received on 9-28-2017 at 3:55 pm (PDT) Phenomenal!!! Can't wait to hire again.Michael was beyond professional. He arrived 15 minutes early, was a delight to us and the crowd and everyone enjoyed his choice in music! He read the attitude of the room and tailored that to the songs he played. 10/10 would recommend The Internationals, and Michael!
Hello The Internationals,
Review received on 9-13-2017 at 1:58 pm (PDT) It was a hit!
Review received on 9-4-2017 at 4:12 pm (PDT) My husband and I struggled to hold back our tears when we heard our song being played as we walked down the aisle. We couldn't be happier with the professionalism and ability to adapt to our Persian ceremony. I would absolutely recommend The Internationals a million times over!
From: Kristen Genneken <kristen.hope.genneken@gmail.com> Date: Mon, Sep 4, 2017 at 3:09 PM Subject: Re: Additional Violinist and song request for Sept. 2nd @ the Congress Plaza To: Henry Sergienko <henry.sergienko@gmail.com> Hello Henry!! I
cannot put into words how grateful I am to you and the musicians for
the BEAUTIFUL job they did at our wedding. They learned our song and
brought us to tears, it was incredible! Thank you so much, I will leave a
stellar review for them on Gigsalad, and we'll never forget the
experience and how the added touch of live music complemented our
ceremony. You are all fantastic! Best, Kristen Baladi From: Kara <klferro@sbcglobal.net> Date: Sun, Aug 13, 2017 at 12:06 PM Subject: Re: Contract To: Henry Sergienko <henry.sergienko@gmail.com> Hi, We
were very pleased with Michael. He had a great attitude, and he did a
wonderful job. Many guests commented on his performance. Thank you so
much! Kara Review received on 7-18-2017 at 12:37 pm (PDT) Professional and talented ViolinistMichael did a phenomenal job. He was very professional and played all the songs I asked for. I definitely recommend his services. Diane S.
Hello The Internationals,
From: Lauren Spiker <laurens@kickingcow.com> Date: Fri, May 26, 2017 at 9:07 AM Subject: Re: Event Information- May 24th To: "henry.sergienko" <henry.sergienko@gmail.com> Hi Henry-
Arkady was truly a pleasure to work with.
Performance: He arrived early, set-up quickly, and was ready to go
for the event. His performance was wonderful and engaging by asking
guests for requests.
Attitude: Positive and professional. He looked like he was enjoying himself.
Please let me know if you have any follow-up questions.
Thank you,
Lauren Spiker
Senior Account Executive
Kicking Cow Promotions, Inc. Review received on 5-22-2017 at 3:47 pm (PDT) We had Michael come out to perform for our anniversary dinner. I asked for Italian music to bring back memories from our honeymoon in Italy. He was extremely talented and professional. The music was outstanding! We really enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend this company to anyone!
Review received on 5-15-2017 at 12:12 am (PDT) He was prompt, knew exactly what I wanted played so nice! Gave me a dope suggestion of a second song friendly help me figure out how to be discreet they way we planned it I recommend Michael! Thanks a lot made the engagement so special
From: LOUIS DISILVESTRO <ldisilvestro62@gmail.com> Date: Mon, May 8, 2017 at 5:17 PM Subject: Re: Performance contract for May 6, 2017 To: Henry Sergienko <henry.sergienko@gmail.com> Dear Henry, Kyle was wonderful. He is a terrific piano player, and I would recommend him highly. Thank you for making my daughter's wedding extra special! From: Kelly <kellyosan@msn.com> Date: Wed, May 3, 2017 at 11:27 AM Subject: (The Internationals) To: Henry Sergienko <henry.sergienko@gmail.com> Hi Henry,
Thank you so much! It was so special and everything went so smooth.
His performance was beautiful and exactly what I dreamed of. My Dad was very impressed and definitely will have The
Internationals again.
It was perfect!!! So very happy!
I hope he knows how
special he made our day and so happy to keep him as a surprise to my
groom to enjoy as well. We loved how he worked with our pianist and
vocal singer.
Thank you,
Kelly & Christopher
Review received on 4-24-2017 at 10:17 am (PDT) My proposal could not have gone any better than it did. Arkady was very professional and prepared thoroughly for the day. Both, him and Henry, communicated with me throughout the process to make sure that plans were perfect and that there would be no hiccups when my fiancé arrived for the proposal. The music was beautiful and Arkady mixed in my requests with some of his classics and the collaboration worked FLAWLESSLY. I was very impressed with these guys and will seek them out for future services. GREAT JOB GUYS!
From: Ashley Date: Tue, Apr 11, 2017 at 11:28 AM Subject: Re: from Henry Sergienko (The Internationals) To: Henry Sergienko <henry.sergienko@gmail.com> Hi Henry, We loved the violinist and had a
wonderful experience with him - could not say enough lovely things
about him! Please share that we really appreciated the beauty he added
to our service, his professionalism, and everything else. He was a
pleasure to work with and we would love to hire him again, should we
have the occasion or should a friend request a referral. We also truly
enjoyed working with you. You were always very professional, quick to
respond, and a joy to work with. We would also recommend you to our
friends and family for future work. /.../ Thanks, Ashley B. Review received on 3-19-2017 at 2:22 am (PDT) Had the trio at my wedding and it was beautiful. We gave them short notice but they were very helpful and accommodating. We had some Indian tunes as well. Highly recommend!
Review received on 2-11-2017 at 10:22 pm (PDT) Arkady was amazing! Upbeat, classic italian tunes and everyone singing along. Great time with him. We will definitely be hiring him again!
 You’ve been awarded the GigMasters’ Best of 2016 badge! This elusive award recognizes those GigMasters members, such as yourself, who have received 4 or more client reviews of 4 stars or higher in 2016! Congratulations! From: Donna Lynn Geeve <dgeeve.dlg@gmail.com> Absolutely outstanding!!!! Professional and nothing short of excellence!!!! Thank you so much for making our wedding day truly unforgettable. Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Wuerger Hello The Internationals,
Hello The Internationals,
Review received on 12-26-2016 at 9:09 am (PDT) The Musical Christmas melodies played were a perfect touch to Our dinner party. Professional, talented, and the repertoire of music selections beyond my expectations. He even played my grandfathers violin that had not been played in years and was used in silent films. Thank you for making the event very memorable !
Hello The Internationals,
Review received on 11-21-2016 at 11:36 am (PDT) The two piece band (accordionist and violinist) were a nice addition to our line up of entertainment. They performed during the cocktail hour and during dinner. The whole process was easy. I signed a contract with a small deposit a few months before. They called to confirm two weeks before. They arrived an hour before their start time to set-up. When they played, they were good. They music was enjoyable. It was the perfect addition to the dancing music that followed dinner. I would hire them again.
Review received on 11-16-2016 at 6:04 pm (PDT) Henry worked with me late into the night to book an accordion player and singer for my son's burial. Arkady and Kyle had only two days notice but performed the song, "Losing You" beautifully. It was a wonderful tribute to my son and was a nice moment during an extremely difficult time. We were also much later to cemetery than I thought we would be, but they were both very understanding. Thank you.
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| Fabian J has submitted the following review for Gig : |
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| Very professional, courteous, flexible and friendly. |
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| Fabian gave you the following star ratings based on your service at their event (1=lowest, 5=highest): |
- Professionalism: 5
- Quality of service: 5
- Ability to handle special requests: 5
- Willingness to recommend to a friend: 5
- Overall satisfaction: 5
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| Aldo S has submitted the following review for Gig : |
| Client Review |
| The Internationals played beautifully during my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. The musicians got sheet music to match the music I wanted perfectly. At the rehearsal, we practiced the processional along to a youtube recording of the song. At the wedding, they sounded just like the recording, so everything went very smoothly! We have received many compliments on the musicians. Henry and I communicated for months, reviewing which instruments to use for the ceremony, which songs to play, etc. I was impressed Henry actually came to my ceremony to ensure everything went as planned! |
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| Aldo gave you the following star ratings based on your service at their event (1=lowest, 5=highest): |
- Professionalism: 5
- Quality of service: 5
- Ability to handle special requests: 5
- Willingness to recommend to a friend: 5
- Overall satisfaction: 5
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| Thomas J has submitted the following review for Gig : |
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| We were very pleased with the professional performance on keyboard and accordion by Mikhail Antoshin. He was a very pleasant man and very talented. He even came over to the table and sat in front of my 95 year old mother, whose birthday it was, and sang a song to her while playing the accordion. We would hire him again for an event. The only thing I wish is that he had played the accordion more, but we didn't ask him to or he probably would have. We highly recommend hiring Mikhail for your party. |
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| Thomas gave you the following star ratings based on your service at their event (1=lowest, 5=highest): |
- Professionalism: 5
- Quality of service: 5
- Ability to handle special requests: 5
- Willingness to recommend to a friend: 5
- Overall satisfaction: 5
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| Alice M has submitted the following review for Gig : |
| Client Review |
| They were WONDERFUL! As we walked from our cars to the venue, string music floated on the air to greet us. I had SO many compliments on the musicians. They were able to transition music to the specific activity without missing a beat. I recommend The Internationals if you want classic talent at your event. I only regret not being able to convey my pleasure personally as they left quickly after the wedding completed. Thank you so much for your flexibility and participation. |
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| Alice gave you the following star ratings based on your service at their event (1=lowest, 5=highest): |
- Professionalism: 5
- Quality of service: 5
- Ability to handle special requests: 5
- Willingness to recommend to a friend: 5
- Overall satisfaction: 5
Review received on 7-18-2016 at 8:32 pm (PDT)
I could not have been any happier with my selection of The
Internationals. Professional to the core, Henry made it so simple to
book a performer for our Bastille Day celebration.
People in town are still talking about the fabulous music. I highly recommend working with The Internationals!
- Reviewer: Gregg Hanson
- Event Date: July 14th, 2016
- Event Type: Festival
- Event City: Woodstock, IL
- Serviced Provided: Accordion Player
- Rating: 5 out of 5
From: The Backdrop
Date: Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 7:19 PM
Subject: Re: from Henry Sergienko (The Internationals)
To: henry.sergienko@gmail.com
Good
Evening Henry........Everyone loved Michael and I could not have been
more pleased with his performance and attitude. We would definitely
book with you again! I will leave a review on Gig Salad but just
wanted you to know how happy I was with everything.
Review received on 7-18-2016 at 9:49 am (PDT)
Excellent performance! We asked for some fun songs from the 1940's. My 91 year old mother was so surprised and she really enjoyed it.
- Reviewer: Barb Metz
- Event Date: July 16th, 2016
- Event Type: Birthday (Adult)
- Event City: Aurora, IL
- Serviced Provided: Accordion Player
- Overall Rating: 5 out of 5
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| Tracy M has submitted the following review for Gig : |
| Client Review |
| Our violinist Michael from the Internationals was such an amazing musician. He was so professional and took care of all our needs. He played for our wedding ceremony and it was beautiful. I would highly recommend them to anyone. Great talent. |
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| Tracy gave you the following star ratings based on your service at their event (1=lowest, 5=highest): |
- Professionalism: 5
- Quality of service: 5
- Ability to handle special requests: 5
- Willingness to recommend to a friend: 5
- Overall satisfaction: 5
Hello The Internationals,
| Francesca S has submitted the following review for Gig : |
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| Overall - excellent performance! |
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| Francesca gave you the following star ratings based on your service at their event (1=lowest, 5=highest): |
- Professionalism: 5
- Quality of service: 5
- Ability to handle special requests: 5
- Willingness to recommend to a friend: 5
- Overall satisfaction: 5
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| Katie B has submitted the following review for Gig : |
| Client Review |
| The Internationals were amazing! They played my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and I was blown away by their performance! I received so many compliments from people about how lovely and wonderful the music was. Henry organized everything for us and made sure that it all ran perfectly! We feel so lucky to have had The Internationals be a part of our wedding day! |
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| Katie gave you the following star ratings based on your service at their event (1=lowest, 5=highest): |
- Professionalism: 5
- Quality of service: 5
- Ability to handle special requests: 5
- Willingness to recommend to a friend: 5
- Overall satisfaction: 5
Review received on 5-17-2016 at 4:11 pm (PDT)
Thank you for recommending Michael (accordionist) for my Dad's 65th Birthday Party. He arrived early, warmed up, and played some excellent music. My dad was up and dancing and soon the rest of the party guests joined in even little kids formed a circle. For one person that is quite a feat. Excellent experience with booking and communication as well. Definitely would recommend!
- Reviewer: Adrian Adamus
- Event Date: May 7th, 2016
- Event Type: Birthday (Adult)
- Event City: Streamwood, IL
- Serviced Provided: Accordion Player
- Overall Rating: 5 out of 5
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Review received on 5-3-2016 at 2:15 pm (PDT)
Last week , Mr.Michael ( violinist) performed during my son's first holy communion. I highly recommend him. He was great, on time, professional, and played beautifully. Thank you for making my event so special.
- Reviewer: Barbara Balkowiec
- Event Date: May 1st, 2016
- Event Type: Religious Celebration
- Event City: Lombard, IL
- Serviced Provided: Violinist
- Overall Rating: 5 out of 5
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| Katie H has submitted the following review for Gig : |
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| We hired Mikhail from the Internationals to play the accordion for our father's 87th birthday party. What a terrific performance. He was punctual, professional and talented. It was apparent Mikhail had prepared for the party. He had anecdotes and facts about the music he played. The hour and a half flew by! He really set the tone of the party and everyone throughly enjoyed his performance. Setting the date and getting the contract together was a breeze as well, thanks to Henry. He responded quickly and was also very professional. We appreciate your group and would recommend these musicians to anyone looking to add a little fun to a party. |
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| Katie gave you the following star ratings based on your service at their event (1=lowest, 5=highest): |
- Professionalism: 5
- Quality of service: 5
- Ability to handle special requests: 5
- Willingness to recommend to a friend: 5
- Overall satisfaction: 5
From: ianna.iurceac <ianna.iurceac@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Feb 6, 2016 at 6:56 PM
Subject: Re: Accordion player
To: Henry Sergienko <henry.sergienko@gmail.com>
Nina made our party a success. Although it was an 80th birthday celebration, there were all ages, and she was able to play to all. It was like she was one of the family. We were very pleased and look forward to using her for future functions. I would recommend her for any party.
- Reviewer: Tony Schimizzi
- Event Date: January 16th, 2016
- Event Type: Birthday (Adult)
- Event City: Mishawaka, IN
- Serviced Provided: Accordion Player
- Overall Rating: 5 out of 5
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From: Lindsay Klink <laklink13@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 3:53 PM
Subject: Re: from Henry Sergienko (The Internationals)
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The Internationals Congratulations! You've earned it by receiving 4 reviews (or more) with an average of 4 stars or higher in 2015.Dear The Internationals, Derrick J has submitted the following client review for Gig : Fantastic!! Well done! Great attitude! Great experience!! I highly recommend The Internationals!! Client Ratings On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate The Internationals in terms of their professionalism? 5 On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate the quality of the service provided by The Internationals? 5 On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how accommodating was The Internationals in handling special requests for your event? 4 On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how strongly would you recommend The Internationals to a friend? 5 And finally, on a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate your overall satisfaction with The Internationals? 5 |
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| Mary M has submitted the following client review for Gig : |
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| Very easy to use. Very professional |
| Client Ratings |
| On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate The Internationals in terms of their professionalism? 5 |
| On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate the quality of the service provided by The Internationals? 5 |
| On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how accommodating was The Internationals in handling special requests for your event? 5 |
| On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how strongly would you recommend The Internationals to a friend? 5 |
From: Christina
Date: Wed, Oct 7, 2015 at 3:02 PM
Subject: Thank you!
To: Henry Sergienko <henry.sergienko@gmail.com>
As
always, you were a fantastic accompaniment to our Oktoberfest
celebration! I cannot thank you enough for the excellent entertainment!
Add us to your 2016 calendar – October 1 & 2, 2016!
Jordan S has submitted the following client review:
| Client Review |
| From first contact, Henry was very prompt and accommodating to our musical needs. Henry, along with a musicians Michael and Arkady showed true professionalism. In my opinion, they were the final piece to the puzzle that made our day one we will never forget. Doesn't get much classier than this group, 5 stars! Thank you Michael, Henry, and Arkady, we will hire again. Mr. & Mrs. Struck |
| Client Ratings |
| On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate The Internationals in terms of their professionalism? 5 |
| On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate the quality of the service provided by The Internationals? 5 |
| On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how accommodating was The Internationals in handling special requests for your event? 5 |
| On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how strongly would you recommend The Internationals to a friend? 5 |
True Professionals
Henry was our contact person, and his communication was excellent. Anyone planning a wedding knows how important that it. The musicians (cello, violin, piano) were on-time (early, actually), played beautifully, looked professional, and were polite. They were reasonably priced as well. Highly recommended.
- Reviewer: Matthew Hess
- Event Date: September 4th, 2015
- Event Type: Wedding Ceremony
- Event City: Inverness, IL
- Serviced Provided: Classical Ensemble
- Overall Rating: 5 out of 5
- Expertise:
- Communication:
- Professionalism:
- Priced Fairly:
- Adaptability:
We hired a violinist and pianist through the Internationals and were very pleased with them. They arrived on time and were dressed professionally. We really enjoyed the music that they played and would definitely hire them again.
- Reviewer: Tulsi
- Event Date: September 6th, 2015
- Event Type: Baby Shower
- Event City: Streamwood, IL
- Serviced Provided: Pianist, Violinist
From: tom gale <tgale435@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 10:44 PM
Subject: Re: from Henry Sergienko (The Internationals)
To: Henry Sergienko <henry.sergienko@gmail.com>
You’ve received a new message from Andre Williams, which we’ve included below.
Andre Williams’s Message:
Michael was super great!! What a wonderful performance great attitude!! Great timing great selections of music! I would recommend him anytime we were more than satisfied!! Thank you
From: Steve Dingman <steve.dingman@ymail.com>
Date: Sun, Jul 12, 2015 at 2:07 PM
Subject: thank you!
To: Henry Sergienko <henry.sergienko@gmail.com>
Hi Henry,
Wedding Reception in Skokie, IL on 06/12/2015
Overall Satisfaction:5
Professionalism:5
Accommodating:5
Overall Talent:5
Recommend:5
Arkady was absolutely wonderful! Many people mentioned how much they enjoyed his music and presence at the opening of the reception. I really appreciated the way he interacted with our guests and moved around the ballroom so that everyone got a chance to see him in action. As requested, he played a variety of music from country and Polish. Thank you for everything, Henry! This has been such an easy and stressfree transaction.
- Paige BWedding in Shorewood, IL on 06/13/2015
Overall Satisfaction:
Professionalism:5
Accommodating:5
Overall Talent:5
Recommend:5
Great communication, I was so impressed. The pianist was very professional, clearly had lots of experience, and was very talented. Musically made my wedding exactly what I had hoped for.
- Julie SOn Fri, Jun 19, 2015 at 2:17 PM, Paige Blair <paigemblair@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Henry,
Thanks for the message. Arkady was absolutely wonderful! Many people
mentioned how much they enjoyed his music and presence at the opening
of the reception. I really appreciated the way he interacted with our
guests and moved around the ballroom so that everyone got a chance to
see him in action.
Thank you for everything, Henry! This has been such an easy and
stressfree transaction.
I really appreciate your help and the services you provide.
All the best,
Paige
Maggie Kincaid <mkincaid@lipid.org>
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Dear The Internationals,
Darragh G. has submitted the following client review :
Client Review
I can't say enough about what a fantastically talented and professional group The Internationals are. I hired their violinist and double bassist to play my girlfriend's (now fiance) and my favorite song as I proposed to her. Between almost 100 emails back and forth, Henry and I were able to set everything up perfectly, even though I was organizing the event from Oregon to take place in Chicago. Everything went 100% smoothly. The music was beautiful and the musicians were dressed to the hilt. If you need to hire one or more musicians for any event, I would absolutely recommend The Internationals without a doubt. I would hire The Internationals again in a heartbeat! :)
Client Ratings
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate The Internationals in terms of their professionalism? 5
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate the quality of the service provided by The Internationals? 5
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how accommodating was The Internationals in handling special requests for your event? 5
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how strongly would you recommend The Internationals to a friend? 5
And finally, on a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate your overall satisfaction with The Internationals? 5
From: Emily Wagner <emilyjeanwagner@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 12:11 PM
Subject: Re: from Henry Sergienko (The Internationals)
To: Henry Sergienko <gena.sergienko@gmail.com>
Hi Henry!
From: GigMasters <info@gigmasters.com>
Date: Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 9:02 AM
Subject: You won GigMasters' Best of 2014 award!
To: henry.sergienko@gmail.com
And the GigMasters Best of 2014 award goes to...
The Internationals
Congratulations! You've earned it by receiving 4 reviews (or more) with an average of 4 stars or higher in 2014.Dear The Internationals,
kim s. has submitted the following client review :
Client Review
Nina was just wonderful-- can't say anymore..... perfect!
Client Ratings
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate The Internationals in terms of their professionalism? 5
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate the quality of the service provided by The Internationals? 5
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how accommodating was The Internationals in handling special requests for your event? 5
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how strongly would you recommend The Internationals to a friend? 5
And finally, on a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate your overall satisfaction with The Internationals? 5
Reviewer: Dan S.
This is a past client.
Event Date: August 9th, 2014
Event Type: Wedding Reception
Event City: Geneva, IL
Services Provided: Classical Duo, Violinist
Review submitted on 10-28-2014 at 11:49 pm (PDT)
Total rating for this event: 5 out of 5
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced fairly
- Adaptability
Client Comments
Great performers, very professional and affordable
I had a violinist and a cellist play at my wedding and they
were very professional. They had a big repertoire of songs and even
played some that I requested.
Furthermore, there was no problem from the performers playing at out
ceremony outside. They then traveled to the reception inside and did a
great job and the throughout the 4 hours they pl ayed at our cocktail
hour and dinner in which they sounded great and were very professional.
I would choose to have performers from the Internationals play for me
anytime. The best thing was that we did not have to stress out about the
music we told them what we wanted and they pulled it off flawlessly.
Dear The Internationals,
Susanna K. has submitted the following client review:
Client Review
Many thanks for wonderful evening. Arkady of Internationals delivered an amazing versatile repertoire and the party was a big success thanks to the artists. Probably the best we and our guests , according to their feedback,had in the long time. We will definitely call upon Arkady in the future.
Client Ratings
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate The Internationals in terms of their professionalism? 5
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate the quality of the service provided by The Internationals? 5
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how accommodating was The Internationals in handling special requests for your event? 5
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how strongly would you recommend The Internationals to a friend? 5
And finally, on a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate your overall satisfaction with The Internationals? 5
Dear The Internationals,
Carrie H. has submitted the following client review:
Client Review
We loved the Internationals! We had a small backyard party to celebrate my husbands 40th birthday. The party got moved indoors due to weather. The Internationals entertained from room to room while my guests laughed danced and thoroughly enjoyed the night. My friends want to hire them yearly just for fun.
Client Ratings
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate The Internationals in terms of their professionalism? 5
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate the quality of the service provided by The Internationals? 5
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how accommodating was The Internationals in handling special requests for your event? 5
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how strongly would you recommend The Internationals to a friend? 5
And finally, on a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate your overall satisfaction with The Internationals? 5
From: Dan Brogan <dpbrogan0000@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Oct 12, 2014 at 10:43 PM
Subject: RE: from Henry Sergienko (The Internationals)
To: Henry Sergienko <henry.sergienko@gmail.com>
Dear The Internationals,
leticia r. has submitted the following client review:
Client Review
I had a great experience hiring The Internationals. It was a very smooth process hiring them. The music in my wedding was perfect and I am highly satisfied with their performance.
Client Ratings
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate The Internationals in terms of their professionalism? 5
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate the quality of the service provided by The Internationals? 5
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how accommodating was The Internationals in handling special requests for your event? 5
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how strongly would you recommend The Internationals to a friend? 5
And finally, on a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate your overall satisfaction with The Internationals? 5
From: Kayley Phillips <kayley.a.phillips@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 10:08 PM
Subject: Re: from Henry Sergienko (The Internationals)
To: Henry Sergienko <henry.sergienko@gmail.com>
Marvet M. Sweis
Attorney at Law
Levin & Perconti
325 North LaSalle Street, Suite 450
Chicago, Illinois 60654
(312) 332-2872
(312) 332-3112 Fax
www.levinperconti.com<http://www.levinperconti.com>
From: Krebaum, Cindy <cindy.krebaum@acegroup.com>
Date: Mon, Jun 2, 2014 at 6:23 PM
Subject: Re: from Henry Sergienko (The Internationals)
To: "henry.sergienko@gmail.com" <henry.sergienko@gmail.com>
Yes we thought he was very very very good!
Arkady came early to check out venue and where he would be playing.
He arrived on time and set up quickly. My family really enjoyed his accordion music. He had a wide array of songs he played (ex: Italian, polish, russian, german, etc.).
This was for my in-laws 50th Anniversary luncheon and everyone was delighted with the background music. It was a hot day and we were in yard; he came inside to the kitchen and stood in doorway and was outside as well. He was able to move around with people and the volume of the instrument was not over powering. People were able to mingle right next to him and still hear each other.
The cost of the event was not expensive for the great joy he brought to the occasion. People don't always think accordion music. But it was delightful and spirit filled/giddy event to all!
My 80 year old Dad and 52 year old brother and 81 year old mom and 75+ old in laws were dancing on the porch and in the yard....my dad twirled me around....... I have it on video....it was hysterical and one of those events that is now memorialized in everyone's brains because of the added touch of this timeless music. Brought everyone together. Thank you so much!
From: Carol Summers Mittman <carol39@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Tue, Apr 8, 2014 at 1:44 PM
Subject: Re: from Henry Sergienko (The Internationals)
To: "henry.sergienko" <henry.sergienko@gmail.com>
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On Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 7:46 PM, Lisa <lisafougere_lmt@hotmail.com> wrote:
Henry,
The staff and patients enjoyed Arkady's performance. Arkady gave everyone a wonderful holiday surprise with his music, and smiles were on them all.
Reviewer: Ashley Smith
This is a past client.
Event Date: December 7th, 2013
Event Type: Wedding Ceremony
Event City: Bensenville, IL
Services Provided: Violinist
Review submitted on 12-9-2013 at 8:15 pm (PDT)
Total rating for this event: 5 out of 5
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced fairly
- Adaptability
Client Comments
wedding ceremony violinist
Igor was amazing! He showed up early, was professional and polite, and played beautifully. I also received plenty of communication throughout the planning process, making things very stress-free. We received so many compliments about how beautiful the wedding music was.
Organization: Winery
Event Date: October 5th, 2013
Event Type: Festival
Event City: Roselle, IL
Services Provided: Accordion Player, Mandolin Player
Review submitted on 10-15-2013 at 4:58 pm (PDT)
Total rating for this event: 5 out of 5
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced fairly
- Adaptability
Client Comments
Utterly charming
We worked with Henry and the Internationals for our annual
Oktoberfest this year at the winery and were utterly charmed by them!
Professional, kind and respectful. I look forward to having them back
next year!
Date: 10/10/2013 8:00 AM (GMT-06:00)
To: "henry.sergienko" <henry.sergienko@gmail.com>
Cc: Bradley Green
Subject: Re: from Henry Sergienko (The Internationals)
The Internationals
From: Tony Letrich
Date: Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 12:20 PM
To: Henry Sergienko <henry.sergienko@gmail.com>
From: Danise Habun
To: Gennady <kievchgoman@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, September 2, 2013 7:18 AM
Subject: RE: 2013 Elgin iFest Performance
Hi Gennady,
You all were great. /.../ the audience loved you! Thank you so much for performing!
Danise
Reviewer: Carlo Lini
Event Date: May 31st, 2013
Event Type: Wedding Reception
Event City: Glenview, IL
Services Provided: Accordion Player
Review submitted on 6-13-2013 at 1:38 pm (PDT)
Total rating for this event: 5 out of 5
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced fairly
- Adaptability
Client Comments
Great accordion player!
Arkady came out and played the accordion for our wedding during dinner/drinks and did a fantastic job. I got a lot of great feedback from our guest regarding how much they enjoyed the music. If you're looking for an accordion player, he's the guy to go with. Thanks again!
Event Date: April 29th, 2012
Event Type: Private Party
Event City: Rolling Meadows, IL
Services Provided: Pianist, Violinist
This is a Verified review.
This means that the submitter has verified their email address with us.
Review submitted on 5-30-2013 at 3:38 pm (PDT)
Total rating for this event: 5 out of 5
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced fairly
- Adaptability
Client Comments
Entertainment provided for 50th Anniversary celebration.
I invited "Internationals" to provide musical entertainment for my parents' 50th anniversary surprise celebration. Musicians were very professional, provided great music, were prompt and delivered their service at the highest level. They went far and beyond expectations. Would definitely recommend them for an event.
From: Carmen Higgins
To: Gennady Sergienko <kievchgoman@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: Performance at Westmont Public Library
Gennady,
Our Marketing Coordinator, Kate Buckson, had this to say " They
were excellent to work with, very understanding and well prepared. The
music was wonderful! The audience loved it! They were clapping and
singing along. The whole ambiance of the performance was really
fantastic with the costumes and dancing and fun personalities of the
performers. Everyone who attended had a great time."
Sounds like it was a success!
Carmen Higgins
Outreach Coordinator
Westmont Public Library
Feedback Details
Reviewer: Barbara Walker
This is a past client.
Event Date: May 3rd, 2013
Event Type: Other
Event City: Barrington, IL
Services Provided: Accordion Player
This is a Verified review.
This means that the submitter has verified their email address with us.
Review submitted on 5-6-2013 at 8:15 am (PDT)
Total rating for this event: 5 out of 5
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced fairly
- Adaptability
Client Comments
Rehersal dinner
We were all very happy with the music selection and the
player. I received a lot of compliments on his playing. Would
recommend gig salad anytime.
From: Ania Szmajchel <ania_szmajchel@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 12:09 PM
To: Henry Sergienko <gena.sergienko@gmail.com>
From: <kfavata@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, Sep 16, 2012 at 7:32 PM
To: Henry Sergienko <gena.sergienko@gmail.com>
From: ivonne martinez <ivonnytt@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 12:59 AM
Subject: Re: from Henry Sergienko (The Internationals)
To: Henry Sergienko <gena.sergienko@gmail.com>
Hello Henry,
In fact..... YES !!!!!! Everyone was so happy and enjoying his performance in our wedding !!!! He plays beautiful !!! but not only that........ He is also a great, great person ! My husband and I appreciated him so much already ! He is very kind and He is a gentleman !! Thank you again for letting me know about him !!!!! Claudia and Alam
From: Yelena Khazina <ykhazina@gmail.com>
To: kievchgoman@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 3, 2012 10:10 PM
Subject: Thank you
From: "crepebistro@yahoo.com" <crepebistro@yahoo.com>
To: "kievchgoman@yahoo.com" <kievchgoman@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2011 6:34 PM
Subject: Re: from Gennady Sergienko
From: Linda <LYoung@CorporateMail.net>
To: kievchgoman@yahoo.com
Sent: Mon, June 27, 2011 9:09:27 PM
Subject: Re: From Gennady Sergienko
Hi Gennady, The entertainers were greatly enjoyed by our Russian guests. They knew all the words to the songs! Thank you again for your help, and yes they were most professional. Sincerely
From: Judy Aberman
To: kievchgoman@yahoo.com
Sent: Sun, April 17, 2011 11:06:20 PM
Subject: Re: from Henry Sergienko (The Internationals)
Dear Henry,
The music provided by Arkady was beyond our expectations. He played all my requests and encouraged the guests to sing along. He made the party an unforgettable evening. Thank you so much.
Judy Aberman
From: Robert Schuettpelz
To: Gennady Sergienko <kievchgoman@yahoo.com>
Sent: Mon, October 18, 2010 9:54:26 PM
Subject: Re: from Gennady Sergienko
From: "Jhbanelimres@aol.com" <Jhbanelimres@aol.com>
To: kievchgoman@yahoo.com
Sent: Sat, August 28, 2010 5:00:57 PM
Subject: Re: from Gennady Sergienko
Hi Gennady,
We were very pleased with the program for our Fish Boil. Ladies were
dancing, gentlemen were sitting close listening, we sang with him as he
played "Happy Birthday" and "Always," he was pleasant and professional
and a very accomplished musician. Thank You!
Thank you for referring him to us. We are please to give him a very high recommendation.
Sincerely,
Janet and Harlan Bane
Leisure Group
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Downers Grove, IL 60515