REVIEWS & QUOTES

"Thanks for a great evening of entertainment at DaddyO's.  We had such a great time.  You are a very talented and personable guy.  You were perfect for that situation - you made us all feel at home and among friends.  It was just what we needed after a long day in our conference."  

-- Karin Graddy

"Andrew literally made our wedding party a party to remember.  While good food and good drink are essential elements, the music is the spirit and the mood.  Andrew read the crowd, the moments and cranked out music to match.  He is the best."  

-- Terri Silverstone and David Lissner, newlyweds

"Andrew Blendermann was the name of the piano player the night we were there, and he's marvelous!  A beautiful voice, and he had this playlist of songs that went on forever!  He played everything we could think of!"

-- Magda

from a Centerstage review of Billy Berk's

"I can't thank you enough for everything you did to make my 50th birthday one of the most memorable occasions.  We had so much fun, as did everyone who was there.  Everybody commented about how great Andrew was.  They all said he really knows how to keep the party going."

-- David Kover

(Davenport's fan and recent quintegenarian)

"Just a note to thank you for making me a hero.  Seriously, I can't say enough about the party.  I knew you'd be a good choice for our entertainment, but I couldn't have predicted the energy level. Our family has never had more fun together.  I can't thank you enough."

-- Marcia Fritz

from her sister's birthday party

at Naperville Country Club

"Days after our wedding, we're still receiving raves about your performance from our guests. They all seem to be scheming of how to fly you all over the country to play for them some more."

"We continue to be amazed by your versatility, talent, and character, and have never seen anyone put together such a potent mixture of refinement and wild fun. You helped us create a wedding that will live in infamy for many people. You can be sure you'll be seeing us soon (and with many of your new fans in tow)."

-- Gary & Shelley Markle, newlyweds
(and Davenport's fans)

"I’ve been getting raves on the party and tons of impressive comments about you.  There’s already talk of doing this again next year and I’d love for you to entertain again.  Thanks again for adding your immeasurable talent to our show."

-- Scott Hettig

"Beach Party" for Nightwatch

"Andrew Blendermann sat with us in the front room during a break.  What an incredible talent he is.  He must know 1500 songs.  We were really in awe.  I kept trying to stump him with obscure songs from his handout.  He even did a very respectable rendition of 'Tubthumping' by Chumbawamba.  Crazy.  Super nice guy."

-- Amber Gainey-Meade, Davenport's patron

"It was a wonderful perfect evening...  Your contribution played a major role in its success."

-- Jane Erkenswick

Sing-along party in her home

"...exciting, often dazzling piano work by Andrew Blendermann.  It was a pleasure to listen to what he was creating."

-- From a review of Brian Lane Green (Davenport's Cabaret room)

Jeff Rossen, Gay Chicago

Click here for several reviews of "Pump Boys And Dinettes"

Marriott Lincolnshire, summer of 2000

with Andrew Blendermann as "L.M."

"(Andrew) showed true virtuosity at the electronic and acoustic keyboards, including the best boogie-woogie I've heard since 1943.  He also joined in some comedic and background vocals...  Likable 'hams' all, The Corsairs' musicianship and above all their arrangements and harmonies made their performance thoroughly enjoyable."

-- review of "The Corsairs" vocal group

Donald W. Jones

The Daily Jeffersonian