“Rich and the band were wonderful to work with — both in preparation for and during their performance. Their performance rocked! They listened to our “play” and “do not play” lists. They are professionals at adapting to the venue, the crowd, and the schedule. We have already recommended them!”
Stella Kastritsos, bride, The Atlanta Botanical Gardens, September 9, 2011
“Hi Rich – We have been swamped with our wonderful life – five kids, 3 schools, 2 moves, 1 house sale, and finishing touches on our new home. I’m sorry that I have not been more responsive. We were thrilled with Moxie Band. Everything about the evening was perfect for us, from your rendition of God Bless the Broken Road, to the pace of the music, to ending “early” to leave the audience wanting more… just what we wanted. I passed your name and contact information on to Lu Kulik, one of Amy’s friends who is looking for a band. God bless, Frank & Amy”
Frank Bell, Groom, Serenbe, Palmetto GA., September 3, 2011
“The Moxie Band was fantastic!! They far exceeded our expectations. Everyone was raving about how great the music was. The dance floor was packed all night long. We would have loved for them to keep playing. It is also great that they allowed several of our guests to play two songs with them. That was very special! I would highly recommend them!”
Tyler Wean, Groom, High Hampton Inn, Cashiers North Carolina, August 20, 2011
“Rich — the music was the best — should you need a recommendation please have the person call me — I can give you only rave reviews — I’m glad you scored points with your wife — flowers always win a woman’s heart! God’s richest blessings on you and yours!”
Betsy Edwards, Mother of the Bride, Druid Hills Golf Club, August 6, 2011
“The band made our daughter’s wedding absolutely memorable! I have never seen so many people dance at a wedding from beginning to end! We have already referred the Moxie band to 2 other clients and we give you the highest recommendation!”
Steve and Susan Brantley, father and mother of the bride, The Biltmore Ballroom, July 30, 2011
“In their classy attire, The Moxie Band was truly the “life of our party”! It was obvious our guests thoroughly enjoyed dancing the night away to the great music The Moxie Band provided at our daughter’s wedding reception! Very talented vocals and instrumentalists! Many thanks!”
Dan and Jeanie Schipper, Father and Mother of The Bride, Summerour, July15, 2011
“We Loved Everything! Class Act! You Honestly Made the Party!”
Kelly L. Rodts, Husbands Surprise Birthday Party, Ansley Golf Club, July 9, 2011
“Rich, The Moxie Band was awesome at the Weinkle/Backer wedding this past weekend. We had so many compliments. Young and old enjoyed themselves.
The hora was great. Someone remarked that we had 9 rings of people on the dance floor during it. We really appreciate all the extra care you took to make our wedding so special.
…thanks so much for making our daughter’s wedding awesome! We had so many compliments on the band. The hora off was fantastic! Someone said that we had nine rings of people dancing! You kept everyone dancing until the last song. We will gladly recommend you to others.”
Colleen Winkle Mother of the Bride, Westin Perimeter, June 25, 2011
“Rich and Moxie Band, Thank you all so much for the wonderful job you did playing at our wedding. A month later, and everyone is still raving about how great you guys were. Everything was perfect! Thank you!”
Melissa & Josh Bride and Groom, Westin Perimeter, June 25, 2011
“Fantastic job with the Hora! You really kept the party going! Thank you! Have already recommended you to others!”
Miriam and David Ziskind, Bride and Groom Jewish Orthodox Wedding Reception Pavilion, East Cobb, May 29, 2011
(E-mail)“Rich, I know this is a bit tardy but the last month has been crazy. I did want to thank you for making our wedding day so special. I can not tell you how many praises I got on the band and how fun our reception was. You guys did such a wonderful job–playing to the crowd while always keeping a pulse on the bride/groom and my parents to make sure we were ok with everything. I can not say enough about the bands performance that night–you guys are awesome! Thanks.”
Christine Farrell Mueller – Bride
(Letter); “From our initial booking, until our goodbyes at the end of the evening, The Moxie band met (and exceeded) our every expectation! Everyone was on the dance floor -even the avowed “non–dancers”. What a joyous occasion. We could not have imagined a better band for our daughter’s most special day. Thank you!
Kathy Farrell
(E-mail); “Mercy! You guys were phenomenal!! Myriad people raved to us about how fabulous the band was. Believe me, we would call you immediately for an occasion and pass on your name to anyone looking for a wonderful band…and great people to work with and trust to run the evening. You made the entire reception flow so smoothly. I had to laugh when you first invited everyone to come out and dance and the entire floor was full immediately…no shy crowd that night!
I must say that my husband and I gauge the success of a reception by the crowd on the dance floor and you certainly made our night a success. Christine and David were flying with joy and I have been inundated with calls about the good time had by all.
Thank you! Thank you!
Blessings, Kathy and Mike (and Christine and Dave)”
Kathy Farrell Mother of the Bride, JW Marriott, May 28, 2011
“Rich: You and Moxie did it again! What a blast! With all the hundreds of details and possible worries in planning a wedding, worrying about the band was not one of mine thanks to Moxie. Our guests loved the music and all of the energy you brought to the room. It was a wonderful way for the Mother of the Bride to end the wedding weekend to dance the night away to Moxie! Thank you also for allowing Dick to play with the band — and twice this time! We are going to hold you to your promise to have “Sex on Fire” for the next time! It was such a treat for our firm to see Dick playing the drums (many of them for the first time). It was later in the evening when he played with you for our wedding reception so most of them missed it. I understand you also were generous enough to allow Damian to sing — I missed it somehow. I hope to see it on video but Ashley and Aldan were most appreciative for that opportunity for him. Moxie is the best! Thanks again for a great night!”
Jennifer Carothers, Mother of the Bride, St. Regis Atlanta Hotel, May 22, 2011
“The band was perfection! Moxie’s professionalism, ability to read the crowd and select great songs as well as energy and transferable enthusiasm made our wedding such a memorable and perfect evening. Rich even had the band learn our first dance song and every moment was priceless! Thank You!”
Stefanie Lanivich Bride, Chota Falls, May 21, 2011
“To Rich and everyone in Moxie: thank you so much for the wonderful entertainment you provided us this past Saturday. Our guests raved and you kept everyone on their feet the entire night. One of our friends, who plays in a band himself, paid the group the ultimate compliment by telling Teresa and me how good you guys were. He said he never likes the bands when he goes to parties. Meredith and John had the time of their lives Saturday night — a night they will never forget. Thanks for helping to make it so very special. We will gladly share your name with others! Regards, Robert”
Robert Albin Father of the Bride, Primrose Cottage, April 16, 2011
“The band was wonderful, and all of our guests loved their performance! We were so proud and happy. They where accommodating and personalized the event. Awesome! Thank you for making our reception a hit!
Michele Love, Bride, Fox Egyptian Ballroom, April 9, 2011
“It was wonderful! Thank you! Everyone had a great time!”
Betsy Polstra, Mother of the Bride, Perimeter Church, March 26, 2011
“Rich, You guys were amazing! We had a great time and so did all of our guests. Thanks so much for everything; everyone could not stop telling me how much they enjoyed the band. It’s been hectic getting back into routine and catch up on work after our honeymoon. We really appreciated you being so flexible and accommodating.
If you ever need go give my number out for recommendations or anything please feel free. We really appreciate everything you did for us. Hope all is well. Keep in touch ! Regards, Abi “
Abigail Janet, Bride, Westin perimeter Hotel, February 20, 2011
“So many of our friends said it was one of the best parties they ever attended. Moxie set the pace from start to finish!! Fantastic party.”
Jim Seaver, Pres. St. Ives Country ClubSurprise Birthday Party January 17, 2011
“Hey Rich, Just wanted to thank you for Moxie’s performance last week for Cecilia’s wedding; it was outstanding. Everyone I spoke with wanted to comment upon the band! It must be a very gratifying profession to bring such enjoyment to happy couples on one of the biggest days of their lives. Please pass along our appreciation to the band members. We hope to see you guys again.”
Luke Kill, Father of The Bride Founders Hall Roswell December 30, 2010
“We loved the performance, the performers, and the entire party! The Moxie band was great! We will use you again and recommend you often — you made a great event a spectacular event!”
Melanie Wilkin, North Atlanta Primary Care Christmas Party, Naylor Hall Dec. 18, 2010
“The Moxie band was great! Everyone loved the music and we want to book them again for next year’s party!!”
Mary Schroeder, DocuTeam Christmas Party Ten Pin Alley December 11, 2010
“We got rave reviews from all of the guests — Thanks!”
Shelly Dresdner Social Director Dunwoody CC Member Christmas Party Dec. 4, 2010,
“The Moxie band is so phenomenal that our guests couldn’t stop talking about you and didn’t want to leave the dance floor. You are, and always will be Atlanta’s #1 band!! I Can’t wait to see you again. Thanks Rich!”
Barbara Anderson, Mother of the Bride Druid Hills Golf Club November 1, 2010
“One of my greatest concerns in planning a wedding was hiring the band without the bride and groom, since they lived out of town. Your band exceeded our expectations and the music was great and the room was full of energy from the band. Many people raved about the band. My youngest daughter ran up to me after you were playing for a short while and said “they are awesome!” Your music worked well for all the generations in the room. The dance floor was full from beginning until the end. We were very impressed with how quickly you would return our phone calls. Overall — you were wonderful. We would recommend you highly. Loved when the guitarist got on the dance floor with my three-year-old great-nephew! Fabulous!”
Judy Schancupp Mother of the Bride Westin Perimeter Hotel October 23, 2010
“You are awesome!!! Feel free to list me as a reference any time. “
Lynne Riley Johns Creek City Mayors Ball Atlanta Athletic Club October 22, 2010
“I cannot even begin to describe how wonderful the Moxie band was. They by far exceeded all of our expectations and made our wedding a party to remember. Rich and the band were so easy to work with and made sure our night went smoothly. Thank you so much!”
Katelyn Hunt, Bride The Ravinia Club September 18, 2010
“Dear Rich: Thank you so, so very much for the fabulous job you and your crew did in helping us entertain our family and friends upon the occasion of our daughter, Allison Cobb (now Barrett)’s wedding this past weekend. I’m sorry to be a few days before thanking you. I had no idea what a toll such an event would take on my old body — but although we have all turned back into pumpkins, we are gradually coming back to life!
Your group was as wonderful as Debra Wilson of the Capital City Club had said when she so highly recommended you and we had so many wonderful comments about how great the band was!
I hope that if our second daughter ever marries that we will have the pleasure of being able to hire you again and that you will be available. Thank you again so very, very much!!!”
Margaret Cobb, Mother of the Bride Capital City Club Downtown September 11, 2010
(E-mail) “Hi Rich! We just got back from Aruba on Friday. We had a WONDERFUL time, but are glad to be back in the country and back in touch with family and friends 
Thank you SO much for all you did on September 4. It was a truly magical day for us, and much of that credit goes to Moxie. I have added reviews on many of the websites you sent, and I will drop the evaluation you sent in the mail today.
Thank you again for your commitment to us to make our wedding day special. All my “special request songs” were PERFECT and definitely had the effect I anticipated. We have had a few friends ask about your services (Jennifer and Trevor, most recently). I hope you all can make something work out! They loved your performance.”
Ali Green
(Letter) “Moxie was not only the perfect complement to our wedding reception, but they flawlessly kept the energy of the evening moving from beginning to end. Rich was VERY thorough during the planning process and was very organized and pleasant to work with. He was also amazingly accommodating during the wedding. He subtly would check in with me and my family to ensure they were meeting our expectations. They, in fact, exceeded our expectations.
Kristin’s voice was amazing and she sang our first dance song better than I have ever heard it. It was magical! I also requested several songs to be played throughout the night — songs that I knew meant a lot to my friends and family. Rich successfully incorporated each and every song at the absolute perfect time in the play list! Everyone had a blast and I’ve already had friends ask me for Moxie’s information for their events! Moxie, thank you so much for helping to make our wedding day PERFECT!!!!”
Ali Green; Bride Lake Lanier Islands September 4, 2010
“Y’all were awesome! You could not have been more perfect for us! A band can make or break the party and you helped make it! Thanks again.”
Pam Jernigan Mother of the Bride Chastain Horse Park August 28 2010
“The Moxie band did an excellent job at my daughter’s wedding. The guests dance than entire time and had a great time! The band members were so very professional and entertaining. All ages love the song choices which were all good dance songs. I have already recommended the band to a friend! I hope to use Moxie when my son gets married.”
Peggy Smith Mother of the Bride Flint Hill, Norcross August 21, 2010
“Y’all were fantastic! Our guests enjoyed dancing the night away and my new wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the sound of our first dance song. Thank you so much for your professionalism and communication before and during the wedding.”
Chip Tinsley Groom The Cherokee Town Club August 14, 2010
“Wow indeed!!! Without great music, it isn’t a party, and you guys were absolutely the best we’ve EVER heard. Thank you so much for everything – our guests couldn’t stop raving about you guys, and we can’t wait to find an excuse to hire you again!!! Relatives and friends who NEVER dance at weddings were on their feet, and for a bunch of non-Jews, you do a really mean Hora!!! (Even for Jews you do a mean Hora!). I’m just sorry my voice was so worn out for I’m Yours – I hope I didn’t ruin other grooms chances at singing with you in the future (you don’t record shows, do you? I’m curious!). We will be sure to send photos after the honeymoon, and please be sure to thank everyone for me again. You guys were perfect and I only wish I could have tipped more. You guys rock!!!!!!!
Love, Adam & Megan”
Adam and Megan Friedlander, Groom and Bride 200 Peachtree St. August 1, 2010
“Every girl dreams of her wedding day — I dreamed of my wedding band. I wanted all of our guests to enjoy the music and dance the night away, AND THEY DID! It has been a month since the wedding and everyone is still talking about how wonderful you guys were! And some of our guests are hard to please – YOU BLEW THEM AWAY! I just cannot thank you enough for making my wedding day absolutely unforgettable! Our family has been talking about booking you for a random “Saturday night” simply to enjoy your incredible talents! Thank you also for being so accommodating to our time changes of cake cutting and bouquet toss. We had the time of our lives and oh it all to YOU !!!! We have talked about you all over town and will continue to spread the good news! Thank you again for all you did to make our wedding so wonderful !!!! Cheers!”
Hope and Ryan Builthouse, Bride and Groom The Abby July 10, 2010
“By far the best band I have ever seen perform. Thank you all very much for everything you did for Elizabeth and I. Also, thank you for taking the time to learn our first dance! Our guests are still buzzing about how great the band was. Thank you very much!”
Brent Macy Groom The Emory Conference Center July 3, 2010
“Amazing!!! Moxie was the perfect band for our wedding! You all were amazing! We had 220 guests and 215 guests were dancing the entire night. The song selection was perfect — great dinner music, perfect music to get the party going (cross generational) and Midway through the night you all turned it up and we danced/rock the night away. You were an absolute pleasure to work with. The entire band was extremely professional and a joy to work with. Throughout the entire night Rich would check in with my husband and me just to make sure everything was exactly how we wanted it. If I had two words to describe the Moxie band it would be:
1). Entertaining! They kept our guests entertained throughout the entire evening. I had no less than 50 people tell us on the night of our wedding that Moxie was the best wedding band they had ever heard!!!
2). Classy! For as fun and upbeat as the Moxie band members are classy! So professional and respectful at all times to all guests. I would highly recommend Moxie for any event! Thank you!”
Leslie Hallin Nesladge Bride The Westin Buckhead June 26, 2010
“Rich, The Moxie Band was phenomenal! I can’t tell you how much we enjoyed your performance. Our guests are still raving about the evening. Thank you so much! And you all did Rod Stewart better than he can these days!
Joaquin Carbonell Groom The Mansion on Peachtree June 19, 2010
“Rich! I am so bad about getting back to my wedding vendors… I was just cleaning my email and saw this email. I just wanted to say THANK YOU so much for playing at our wedding! You were fantastic and we had so many compliments on your band. Even Ryan’s dad, Tommy, said he danced 2 songs and said the singers were fantastic (that says a lot because he never dances!). Anyways, we had such a great time and if you need me to give a recommendation for you, I’d love to.
I hope you are doing well since we saw you and thank you, thank you, thank you!
Amy Rooney Bowden” Bride Park Tavern tent Piedmont Park June 12, 2010
“Thank you, thank you, thank you for a perfect evening of music for our wedding. Everyone loved your band and as you saw could not stop dancing. You all are so nice and we appreciate your talents — each of you.”
Debbie Heotaky, Mother of Groom Primrose Cottage June 6, 2010
“Rich, now that we are back from the honeymoon and back to reality, we wanted to thank you for truly making our reception a blast! Everyone had so much fun and still talking about how great you all were! You all are so talented and entertained every generation there. We are so happy that we chose you guys… you really rocked the Ritz! Thanks again and we hope to see you all again!”
MacKenzie and Aaron Hahler, Bride and Groom Ritz-Carlton Atlanta May 29, 2010
“Hey Rich, It was MY PLEASURE to work with you and the Moxie band. You guys did an outstanding job. I always love working with you because I know that the entertainment will be top notch and the guests will have a fantastic time. You remain on my Preferred Vendor List and I will certainly refer any clients possible to you.
Thanks again for all of your assistance!! Hope to see you again soon!”
Janice P. Blackmon, Janice Blackmon Events May 29, 2010
“Thank you, Rich. The band was just great – lots of compliments and the guests truly enjoyed the music and so did we!!! I look forward to receiving the evaluation and hope to have the opportunity to recommend you in the future. Thank you for your professionalism and for your artistic talents. It was a perfect evening for us, for our family, and most of all for MacKenzie and Aaron.”
Bob and Shelby Crain, parents of the bride Ritz-Carlton Atlanta May 29, 2010
“The Moxie Band was absolutely perfect! My wedding reception was everything that I had ever dreamed of, and it’s because of The Moxie Band. Not only was the music phenomenal, but Rich and the band were so engaging and entertaining! I have heard more post wedding comments about how incredible our band was more than anything else! Thank you for everything!”
Jenny Whitt, Bride The Atlanta History Center May 24, 2010
“Y’all were FABULOUS! I’ve heard nothing but rave reviews about Moxie and how all of my friends want y’all at their weddings! I seriously hit the jackpot with y’all, and y’all were truly perfect! Thanks again plus a million for all of the fun! I’m so thankful for y’all and will be sending MANY referrals your way! I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!”
Jenny Whitt, bride Atlanta History Center Overlook Ballroom May 22, 2010
Hi Rich-
Wow!!! I think we can safely say from us and all of our guests that Moxie Band was the best wedding band anyone had heard in quite some time. You guys blew the roof off the place. Lindsey and I were just so happy in how everything turned out and how easy you guys were to work with. We felt that the night went perfectly. The songs you started with were just right to give everyone time to eat and socialize, but also gave the kids something to dance to, not to mention that my grandfather loved the standards. Then, when you guys kicked it up a notch, you really kicked it up! We have to say that we were most excited to see that you guys were able to play Born to Be Wild while my friend Chad sang. He loved it! After that it was just an incredible amount of fun. Closing out to Walking on Sunshine was a great suggestion and the second line to The Saints worked fantastically. Thanks again for everything, for checking in with us throughout the party, and for being so accommodating. We had a truly fantastic time!
Take care and we’ll forward you some pictures when we get them back.
Lindsey and Dan Davis, Bride and Groom Callanwolde Fine Arts Center May 1, 2010
“We have gotten so many compliments on the music at our wedding! Moxie really went above and beyond to make our whole evening fun and relaxed. They were so complementary of everything and a breeze and a joy to work with! I could not have asked for a better experience! Thank you!”
Megan Croley, Bride The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta April 24, 2010
“You guys were amazing! Everyone enjoyed themselves and didn’t want the music to end. We will definitely pass your name on to others!”
Kurt Hennek, Groom Naylor Hall April 10, 2010
“Rich, we had so many compliments on your band, and your self. We had a group of dancers and non-dancers, but please know even the non-dancers loved hearing you. You also helped us keep the evening going which was an additional benefit. You were the easiest part of our wedding to work with. Thank you, thank you!”
Debbie Riney, Bride The Wimbish House March 27, 2010
“I agonized over which band to choose for my recent wedding reception, and after interviewing / doing cost comparison / viewing demos and websites of all sorts of Atlanta-area bands, my husband and I agreed on Moxie. I am glad I did so much research because it paid off: Moxie was exactly what we had hoped for at our reception. The band members clearly were having a good time; they were all smiles the whole time. They played fantastic music and had our guests dancing all night. I have had so many compliments on the band, and I am not surprised; they really were a highlight of an incredible evening.
Two things that I liked about Moxie band BEFORE I heard them play were 1. Rich, the band leader, heads up Axtell Productions, which has other musicians / entertainers, so we were able to get our ceremony and reception music through one company and 2. Rich was extremely professional and personable. He has all of his brides fill out a thorough form with their musical preferences / specific songs to play (or not play), and Moxie’s performance stayed true to our requests. He also sent a note in the mail congratulating my husband and me on a beautiful wedding and thanking us for our business. Not many businesses take the time to hand-write notes to their clients, and I think that this is highly indicative of the type of experience you can expect with Moxie.”
So, after all the research I did on Atlanta-area wedding bands and after having seen Moxie’s performance, I can tell you that this is a professional, tasteful but fun, talented group that will not disappoint. I am so glad they were the band I chose for my reception. “
Jeanette Smith, Bride The Georgia Club March 26, 2010
“Rich was wonderful to work with on this event. His prompt responses to the e-mail coming from two directions -Rome Georgia and Tamuning, Guam were equally as coordinated. The band, “the Moxie band” was excellent. We are still receiving positive comments from friends about how great they were. Thanks!”
Sharon Vaughn, Mother of the Bride Lambert Place March 17, 2010
“Choosing The Moxie Band was one of the best choices I made during our wedding planning. Rich was such a pleasure to work with and never one had such a great time dancing the night away. Spencer and I can’t thank you all enough for choosing the perfect songs and helping us make our wedding day a day we will never forget. Thank you!!!”
Amanda Tatman, Bride The Four Seasons January 9, 2010
“Thank you for your amazing performance at our wedding. Your female vocalist is definitely a must-have in your performance! I have never seen my parents dance in your performance afforded me this opportunity. You are Totally the BEST wedding band! Every band member has extremely musical talent and put on a great show for all ages! You made our wedding not only memorable for us, but all of our family and friends as well. Everyone kept telling us how wonderful you were. Thank you again for making our special day even more special! We would recommend you to anyone looking to make their event spectacular.”
Britt Manor, Groom The Classic Center Empire Ballroom, Athens GA. January 4, 2010
