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SoundConnection and Extraordinary Events Make Magic Happen (Editor's Pick): "...Here are a few examples of top-notch collaborations that optimized client impact and ensured a flat-out great entertainment experience."

"...Collaboration between SoundConnection's Andy Kushner and Extraordinary Events won audience praise and a nomination for a Special Event Award in the category of Best Event Produced for a Corporation with an Overall Budget Between $250,00-$500,000." 

How Do We Keep Our Ideas Fresh and Our Budgets Low in the Economy? (Feature Article: By "Sir Andrew"): "...We really need to hit this out of the park but how can we that with such a small budget?"

Dream Team Wedding (Feature Article): "When Donald Trump wants music for New Year's Eve, he calls Andy Kushner's band, SoundConnection."

"And the SoundConnection band should have everyone dancing way past Cinderella's curfew."

Brides Dream Team (Feature Interview): "We've assembled the biggest names in the bridal universe... In this issue, we profile the pro's..."

"Andy Kushner is the bandleader of SoundConnection, a musical group that plays styles from R&B to disco at A-list venues such as Bellagio in Vegas and mansions in Newport, Rhode Island. He's performed for notables like President Bush (who didn't dance) and Jim Belushi (who did)...  Read on as Kushner sounds off on how to fill your dance floor."

Dream Team Wedding (Feature Article): "The feast is served; guests make toast after toast. Finally, everyone heads to a dessert lounge, where ultrasuede sofas create a clubby backdrop for Andy Kushner and his SoundConnection band."

Dream Team Wedding (Feature Article): "When Donald Trump wants music for New Year's Eve, he calls Andy Kushner's band, SoundConnection."

Malek/Gorse Wedding (Feature Article): The lively band Marquise kep the bride, the groom, and their 250 guests--a distinguished crowd that included young movers and shakers, as well as politicians from both sides of the aisle, ambassadors, former Cabinet secretaries, and journalists—celebrating late in the evening.

The Band In Action (Photo/Article Advising How To Choose The Right Band, By Andy Kushner): As leader of top party band SoundConnection, Andy Kushner has performed for Donald Trump at Mar-a-lago. He's played at weddings on the polo field of a private ranch in Santa Ynex, CA, and on the beach of the Hilton Waikoloa Village in Hawaii. He's worked with wedding  gurus including Colin Cowie, David Tutera and Preston Bailey. In short, he's a pro. So we asked Kushner to give us his best tips to help you choose and work with your band. Here's his advise.

Two weddings featured in Colin’s book of personal favorites, Extraordinary Weddings included performances by SoundConnection. Andy Kushner leads this award-winning 10 piece mega party band. 

Feature Wedding Vendor List: (Fashion Designer Gia Ventola's Wedding): SoundConnection performed at the reception.

25 Trendsetters of 2009 (Feature/Award): Meet 25 Talented Pros Who Have Transformed The Way We Marry. Learn How Their Creative Innovations And Ideas Can Inspire Your Own Celebration.

Andy Kushner. Music Man. Ask...Entertainment Producer Andy Kushner about one of his most stirring weddings and he'll tell you about the couple who married in front of the castle at Disney world.

What's Modern/Planning Secrets (Feature Article on Andy Kushner/Photo): "This outside-the-box bandleader based near Washington, DC plays regularly at high-profile parties (for Charlie Gibson, Donald Trump). Here, his tips for wedding music to wow your guests."

150 Hot Bands and DJ's (Feature Article): "We spoke to hundreds of wedding experts—reception-site managers, event planners and designers and more—to uncover some of the most talented entertainers around..."

The Best Dance Songs (Feature Sidebar): "Andy Kushner, entertainment producer for the SoundConnection band...offers his top 10 picks for high-energy hits that are sure to get your guests out of their seats and onto the dance floor."

Dressed For Success (Article): "Andy Kushner, entertainment producer...in the Washington, DC area, says his band often change clothing between dinner and dancing sets to convey a shifting the evening's tone: 'We'll start in black tie to establish an elegant atmosphere, then switch into something more edgy to lift the energy of the part.'"

Palm Beach "Out and About"/Society Page (Photo): Andy Kushner. Palm Beach Illustrated hosted an exclusive reception honoring the Palm Beach County tourism industry and the Concierege Association of Palm Beach County...

Master Planner (Feature Article): SoundConnection performed for the Colin Cowie produced wedding discussed (See pages 136-7).

Choral Arts—An Enchanting Evening in Exotic Brazil (Article): SoundConnection performed at this event.

A Sound of The Times: Embracing New Trends in Wedding Entertainment (Feature Article): Cultural shifts ad responses to economic uncertainty are altering the types of entertainment sought by planners and brides alike. As a result, the wedding industry has a tremendous opportunity to evolve and diversify.

Best of Living—Recommended Vendor Listing.

Wedding Guide—Recommended Vendor Listing.

Wedding "Best" Vendor's Guide: "SoundConnection, a ten-piece band was selected by Brides Magazine to be part of a 'dream team' of vendors that put on a fantasy wedding in Disney World last year. Found and trumpeter Andy Kushner also represents popular band SoundNation."

Goff/Farkas Wedding (Feature Article): "...an adjoining tent that [Colin] Cowie had turned into a lounge...SoundConnection...played hits as guests danced into the wee hours, pausing only for the cake-cutting--and when Farkas joined the band to play drums for the song "Smooth."