John Friesen
Account Executive
MILESTONE ADVERTISING / DESIGN

The quartet last night was fabulous!  Thank you so much!  Steph

Benefit at Torino Ranch June 19, 2008
Stephanie Parker
Director of Development
Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation
Phone:  702.735.8434
Fax:      702.735.8431
www.nvccf.org

Hi Lisa 

Thanks for doing such an OUTSTANDING job on the David Foster & Friends project. 

You are so great. The orchestra sounded wonderful. I got so many compliments about the orchestra. 

Great job Lisa.

- from William Ross, the conductor for David Foster and Friends

Great tonite as always...it is my joy and pleasure to work with you and continue to make beautiful music.

Thanks again,Bill

- From Bill Fayne of las Vegas tenors

Hi Lisa!

Another smashing success! Thank you again for your amazing team. Everyone was thrilled with the music and the professionalism (and flexibility!)

I look forward to the next event!

David M. Tapper
Catering & Conference Management
Venetian Hotel

My wedding ceremony was at Bellagio and I was told it was a very difficult place to play since the room is somewhat small. The string trio was incredible! They played beautifully, they looked lovely (I saw a few photos of other string trios that played at Bellagio and the musicians were dressed in khaki pants and tennis shoes!) and they were worth every penny. They played all of our requests and since I was late to the ceremony they entertained our guests...I can't imagine having recorded music. If you are debating hiring someone else to play at your wedding don't do it! Hire Bella Rumore, they are the best. You really get what you pay for.

-Paige P, 6/3/2007, Wedding, Las Vegas, NV

Hi Lisa,

Thank you so very much for delivering such wonderful players, and all with such great attitudes, for our big gig last Saturday. With all the commotion after the gig, I didn’t get a chance to deliver a proper goodbye to the ladies, and so please pass on my apologies for that, and especially my heartfelt thanks for their outstanding participation to the night’s success. As you likely gathered, the event was a big success – with Steve Wynn specifically stating that it was everything he had hoped it would be! We received great accolades from all involved, and I trust there will be some kind of reprise – whether another one-off or something more regular – in the near future. Without a doubt, the inclusion of the string quartet – although it made for a stressful few prep days – was a big part of the evening’s success; especially since they performed impeccably throughout. Next time we come to town, I’d be more than happy to use the same foursome! An especially thanks to Mary for being such a good liaison for the quartet as a whole – making it easier for me.

Until next time...

Best,
Nolan
Private Party for Steve Wynn
May 8, 2007

I just wanted to thank you for playing at our wedding ceremony on Saturday night. You guys did a wonderful job! Everyone loved your music and enjoyed your talents. Your professionalism and presentation were impeccable. The music was stunning. Thank you so much for being such a great part of our ceremony. I can't thank you enough.

Sincerely,
Diane & Ricky
From Diane Poulin
November 4, 2006 Wedding

This is the “birthday day girl” here. I can’t tell you how surprised I was on Saturday because there isn’t even a word for it. My husband and Joslynn did an amazing job pulling this off. And your trio really made the party come alive. The music was absolutely beautiful and the musicians couldn’t have been nicer or more professional. When they all said good-bye to me I was still dazed and confused from the fact that people had come from far and wide for the party, so I can only imagine that I barely made sense talking with them. Please express my sincere gratitude to them.

Thank you very much,
Ann Sprague
October 18, 2006

On behalf of International Trade Canada and myself we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the amazing musical performance by you and your fellow musicians. Our guests could not stop raving about the music especially the Beatles interpretation and the Celtic selections.

You were a delight to work with and we wish you continued success in the future.

Sincerely
Snookie Lomow
On Contract with International Trade Canada
April 15, 2006

Wonderful, charming, talented, gorgeous, and what else can I say. I told everyone in our staff meeting you ladies were a home run for us.
I am sure you will be getting some other business from us in the future.
My thanks to everyone for a great job...

You made me look good..For that I thank you. Tom.
April 10, 2006

Thank you very much Lisa. Your performance has been the talk of the LVCVA since Friday. Everyone was so impressed. That is the only standing ovation we've ever had at a Supplier Showcase. Thank you for all you effort and we appreciate the downloadable press kit because all attendees wanted to have information.
Take care,
Nancy Lee LVCVA
January 30, 2006

My wife and I saw you and the band at Brendan's this past weekend, and want to thank you for such an inspiring performance. Everything, from the instrumentals, and your beautiful violin solos, to Molly Malone, to the fun you folks obviously have on-stage, made for a very nice Fri night. My mom is from Ireland, and she would have loved it to if she could have been there! Thanks again,

Paul
Ventura, CA
April 18, 2005

Thanks for everything. Your group was great. I received compliments from everyone. The quartet contributed to a very special evening. We will certainly use your services again for future events.

Many thanks.
Regards, Greg
October 30, 2005

Review Journal Article about Lisa

VANISHING MUSICIANS: LISA VISCUGLIA

For violinist Lisa Viscuglia, all the signs pointed to a career in classical music. After all, her father, Felix, had spent 25 years with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. She was studying music at Harvard. Then, at age 19, her father took a teaching job at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas -- where she got a full scholarship to study music. And, in the process, she surrendered to the siren song of Las Vegas.

Currently, Viscuglia plays in the Golden Nugget lounge with the eight-member Naked Martinis, who perform a repertoire that ranges from smooth pop standards to disco and alternative. It's the latest stop on a long and winding road that's taken her from UNLV to the Strip and Glitter Gulch. "I started as one of the strolling violins at the old MGM Grand," which is now Bally's, remembers Viscuglia, 37. Then, "for a time at the Excalibur, I was a princess -- one year in a big pointy hat with a veil." She's played a smokin' fiddle in the Golden Nugget's "Country Fever" show and performed with in-house orchestras at the Desert Inn and Caesars Palace -- orchestras that no longer exist on a year-round, full-time basis.

Instead, Viscuglia and her fellow string players work as free-lancers when headliners such as Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole and Johnny Mathis -- artists who still use full orchestras -- come to town. Viscuglia also serves as musical contractor for the Andre Agassi Foundation's annual fall benefit, rounding up members of the 60-piece orchestra that has accompanied such stars as Elton John and Celine Dion. It's "the gig the musicians look forward to every year," notes Viscuglia. "It's such a wonderful job," the kind "that's just not available anymore."

Like many local players, Viscuglia pays a price for her dedication. Three or four days a week, she works doing payroll, billing and front office work at a local paging company to supplement her income. "As a lot of musicians do, we get up and go to our day gigs, then go to our night gigs," she notes. Even so, "I wouldn't leave this darn town -- I love it," Viscuglia says. "I love classical music, but I think I like show biz a little bit better."