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  • San Marcos Daily Record - Convocation with a beat....more
  • Drumming up support for the McMaster Community Campaign...more
  • Corporate Bands Emerge as Executives Turn to Music for Team-Building, Stress Relief and Fun...more

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  • Miss World 2009 entertainment came from South African talent was represented by international stage sensation Umoja and Drum Cafe....more
  • The US Commerce Association is pleased to announce that The Drum Cafe has been selected for the 2009 Best of San Antonio Award in the Business Services category by the US Commerce Association....more
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  • Your participation in the Intel Marketing Summit was a raging success....more
  • Even people with no music training and with some inhibitions will find the Drum Cafe irresistible....more
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Testimonials

  • Terry Scalzo - Intel Corporation
    Your participation in the Intel Marketing Summit was a raging success.
    People are still talking about it, the way you brought everyone together, and the energy and...
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  • The attendees at IABC's Leadership Institute were energized and inspired
    Even people with no music training and with some inhibitions will find the Drum Cafe irresistible.
    After an hour of learning and practicing on drums and other rhythm instruments, the attendees at...
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  • Incredibly impressive!! What a great experience!!
    Kiewit I had a good view of most in the room and it was amazing to see the transformation.  When we... more
  • “I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know how much we truly loved the Drum Café"
    There were so many compliments from everyone.

    You were so well versed with our company that people thought you were a “new hire”.  (Some)
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  • Of my 10 years with Kiewit (9 District Meetings) that ranks as one of the best experiences I’ve had.
    Kiewit It was great to see something so simple transform a group as diverse as ours.  The atmosphere... more
  • RAVE reviews! - Accenture Payer Practice
    Last night at dinner I got so many positive comments that I wanted to jot you a note right away. - You truly made an impact. THANK YOU!!!!

    We will get formal feedback through a survey of the 2 day workshop – but I think it is very safe to
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  • The Drum Cafe was a huge success! - KOA Kampgrounds of America
    Thank you so much for such an exciting and involved presentation. Our Chairman and our franchisees loved it. The whole event, from planning to the actual performance was terrific!
    Many thanks again!  -Julie Optiz, KOA Kampgrounds of America
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  • The Drum Cafe was one of the biggest highlights of the Convention.
    It really was outstanding and the attendees spoke highly of the experience all week long.
    I hope we can work together again sometime in the future, and will recommend Drum Cafe to anyone...
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  • It was a real pleasure “doing business” with you!
    The Drum Cafe team were on time, organized, and professional.Telus
    I would like to thank you for the wonderful night that we had for our team event. Everyone enjoyed...
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  • I had so many guests compliment you guys on the fabulous show
    Thanks again for your help in making our event for Boysville so successful!I had so many guests compliment you guys on the fabulous show!  I hope some of them have made... more
  • I have never had a more uplifting and inspiring inservice.
    Drum Cafe

    I have been a high school teacher for 25 years now and have never had a more uplifting and
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  • Thank You from Alamo Heights Band
    Drum Cafe My students really enjoyed your presentation on Friday. I wanted a once in a lifetime experience for them and you delivered. Thank you for your energy and enthusiasm, but mostly thank you for the way you incorporated everything that we discussed into the presentation. I was totally amazed. You are truly a master teacher. My hat is off to you. Cindy Mikel - AHISD


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  • I would do this a thousand times with any other teams that need to resemble them selves and get focused. Collete Demney - Head of HR at Bell Canada


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  • A ton of kids are saying it is the best assembly we ever had.
    Thank you so much.  A ton of kids are saying it is the best assembly we ever had.  The... more
  • School praise Drum Cafe's effectiveness.
    From the moment the kids sat down with their drums, the transformation began. - Las Colinas Middle School
    To Whom It May Concern:

    I would like to thank the Drum Cafe for another exciting experience with their...
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  • Southwest Airlines Technology Dept. - Charlyn Grijalva, Manager, Training & Communication,
    “Wow! Words cannot even begin to describe all of the wonderful and positive feedback I've heard from our Leadership Team regarding last Thursday's session.The overwhelming consensus was that Drum Cafe was a complete and total success.  The... more
  • I have received so many great comments since then--THANK YOU FOR MAKING OLIVE & OZ LOOK SO GOOD! - Kelly Burrus - Olive & OZ.
    Multi-Chem LOVES Drum Cafe!Multi ChemOne of the greatest compliments you received was when the top Executive (from Multi-Chem) spoke... more
  • Leslie Coates, CTC, MCC - 2007 United Way Community Builder Award Winner
    On behalf of Variety of Ottawa, thank you so much for spectacular evening at our DRUMS event on Friday night.

    Thank you so much.  You and your crew were terrific.  You were funny, entertaining and...
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  • The Beat Goes On -David Graves, Senior Vice President metroConnections, Minneapolis, MN
    " We Bring (the Drum Cafe) in when the clients message is built around getting everybody on the same page ... and now we need to get everybody thinking about the new direction or the new message"David Graves


    It’s not always easy for an organization to drum up support for its latest product or strategy, but...
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  • Your group is the “real deal”…. - Marybeth Rosato - Regional VP- BeautyControl
    I wanted to tell you what a huge personal impact you had on me while you were “edutaining” all of us in Dallas two weeks ago.BeautyControlI am part of the corporate staff with BeautiControl and had been speaking on stage a bit before you... more
  • Steubing Ranch Elementary - North East ISD - San Antonio Texas
    One teacher shared with me how when they returned to class they started a writing assignment. She was worried that her class would have a hard time focusing, and was shocked to see her students furiously writing away. They were thoroughly inspired!
    Thanks, Nina!! We had such a blast, and loved getting to hang out with you guys!! The feedback that...
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  • Queniqua Luckey, a proud Poly student.- 10th grade. Polytechnic High School - Fort Worth TX
    Your performance really touched me and once again, I thank you so much. People like you encourages me to be a better person.Fort Worth ISDToday, you and the rest of your team/group came and preformed for the students at Polytechnic High... more
  • Brett Caine, Ceo - Citrix
    Thank you and your Drum Cafe team for the fun and exciting event! The drumming was awesome and rejuvenated the team!
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  • Wow. Wow. WOW!
    What an incredible program, our group was PUMPED UP both during & after the Drum Café came in on Friday. I looked around the room and everyone was smiling, grooving, and having a terrific time.

    Jaime Martin
    Events Coordinator
    AMS Services
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  • This was like no teambuilding we had ever experienced before. Jen Lukitsch - Johnson & Johnson
    To say the event was outstanding would be an understatement.
    The team lead us through a dynamic, organized session with high energy and humor.  This was like no
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  • Wood students find the beat, prepare for TAKS with Drum Café in San Antonio, Texas.
    "This beat will continue as we pound each TAKS assessment with inspiration, power and knowledge."


    Wood Middle School began the 2008-2009 school year with a Drum Café presentation in order to inspire

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  • It’s the ultimate ice-breaker and an experience I will treasure.
    After being sceptical of how this type of event could be of use at a conference, I am completely sold and think it should be mandatory for any event trying to bring people together for collaboration
    - it’s the ultimate ice-breaker and an experience I will treasure.  I was so utterly energised from
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  • I love it!
    My management team was more than thrilled and my recommendation made an impact
    Just wanted to thank you and your team another fantastic event! Needless to say, my management team
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  • "The best holiday party we have ever had"
    The Drum Cafe did exactly what we wanted - they created a vibe of fun and excitement which carried on the rest of the evening.

    We never had so many people on the dance floor all night!
     
    We look forward to hopefully having more
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  • With your help, we were able to serve over 6,700 holiday dinners to Dallas most needy citizens.
    I am writing to express Central Markets appreciation for the important role you played in our recent Feast of Sharing.

    The event would not have been possible without the outstanding entertainment provided by the Drum
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  • Thanks for helping us make such memories this year.
    May your holiday be filled with joy, laughter, and wonderful memories. Happy Holidays.

    Sincerely

    Alison Kushnerick
    Community Manager
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  • Everyone really enjoyed themselves and the barriers came down... Great job!!
    I have such fond memories of each day and truly believe it made the difference in my event!!!
    Just wanted to say THANKS for a fantastic performance last week.  I truly am thankful for the
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  • "I was so impressed with your preparation to get the story right – it was spot on!!!:
    Clare Loxley | HP Software, Communications Manager, Europe, Middle East and Africa

    From all the feedback I got the drumming session was definitely the highlight!!  

    We are requesting
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  • It has been a privilege and pleasure working with you on the 2008 Marketing Conference and we appreciate all your time and effort on our behalf.
    On behalf of the Texas Credit Union League's Training and Events Department, we would like to thank the Drum Cafe for their contribution to the 2008 Marketing Conference recently held at the Omni Austin Hotel in Austin Texas.
    The over all sessions received a 4.43 rating on a sale if 1 to 5 (5 = extremely satisfied and 1 =
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  • Our goals were more than met!!!!!!
    Fun...fantastic...energizing...engaging were just some of the things I have heard from our leaders who participated in the Drum Cafe session at our Leadership Forum.
    It was the perfect activity for an after dinner team build.  From the intrigue created when the wall
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  • The Sales Rally was a tremendous success! - ScotiaBank
    The Sales Rally was a tremendous success! Feedback was fantastic. I personally received numerous comments that this is what a Sales Rally should be ... Fun, Enthusiastic, and Motivating!
    ScotiaBankGiven the Sales Rally was largely about the Contact Centre & Credit Cards partnership and team
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  • Yesterday was a huge success .......
    TD Banknorth - Your performance really moved so many of our managers. I’ve been getting accolades on your and the Drum Cafe’s behalf all day!
    I personally want to thank you too as I went out on a limb with the EVPs during such a cost cutting
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  • The Wyeth event was totally amazing! Feedback included:
    Wyeth - "Best ever Employee Communication Session."
    WyethA note from the President to Murray... "Thank you for planning and organizing the Fall Employee
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  • McMaster University - It was fantastic!!!
    Thank you so much to everyone at the Drum Cafe for making it such a great success.
    I had people saying they had blisters on their hands so I know they had a good time.

    Best,

    Susan
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  • THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!! - Varolii Corporation
    I am taking a moment to write and express our heartfelt thanks.  As you know, the concept of ‘Drum Café’ was a bit of a ‘tough sell’ to my executive team and it took over a year to get them to agree.
    Varolii CorporationAnd it was the best team-building session we’ve ever experienced.  Emeka & the team were
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  • The true highlights of our All-Hands week. Yahoo! Real Estate & Workplace
    Dale: Your event was one of the true highlights of our All-Hands week. Many of us still hear the "beat"....

    Yahoo

    If it is true that "imitation is the most sincere form of flattery" then, you should feel very

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  • The Drum Café was a big hit for everyone.
    Barb Wierda - Executive Assist. to Tim Smith RVP Fortinos - FABULOUS FABULOUS FABULOUS!!!!!!!
    Just a quick follow up from yesterday’s event.
     
    FABULOUS FABULOUS FABULOUS!!!!!!!
     
    Nothing short of
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  • We have been getting e-mails all morning letting us know how much they enjoyed the afternoon part of the day.
    Jennifer Radbourne - Ontario Disability Support - It is very hard to please GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES & we had nothing but positive comments.
    I just wanted to let you know how FANTASTIC you guys were @ our Staff
    Learning & Leadership Day.
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  • Colleen Tapia - Almaden Research Center
    IBM Corporation - San Jose CA: “Drum Café was a resounding success.

     (You) had people up dancing in the aisles. Nothing but good comments--my boss is very happy and now
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  • Minnesota Vikings pre season team building event with the Drum Cafe
    Kevin Stefanski - Minnesota Vikings - Assistant to Head Coach You guys put on a great show and it was such an appropriate message for our players & coaches.
    Thank you again for a great night!  I am still having people come up to me and talking about how
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  • Garden Grove Unified School District
    Connie Van Luit - Garden Grove Unified School District The energy, inspiration, knowing the audience, animation and love of performing was felt by all!
    I just wanted you to know how wonderful Kenya and his group were!  Kenya
    reminded me of a female you!
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  • Baskow & Associates, Las Vegas DMC praises Drum Cafe
    You were the most awesome fabulous act. Spiritual and Motivating. I have never seen anything like the Spirit that I saw in the room at MPI- WEC

    Danny and DaleBaskow and Associates

    You were the most awesome..Fabulous act ..Spiritual  Motivating I have never seen

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  • Yahoo - TOTALLY AWESOME
    Yahoo! Global Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
    Hi Dale:  all I can say is WOW.  My boss is thrilled and there are tons of people who want this,
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  • Fort Bend ISD TX
    Beth Martinez, Director of Organizational Development, Fort Bend ISD WOW!!! What an experience! Thank you both so much for making this possible in FBISD on August 8th, 2008.
    Nina and Dale,

    WOW!!!  What an experience!  Thank you both so much for making this possible in FBISD
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  • Rivera Elementary
    Robert Gonzalez Principal Rivera Elementary - The Drum Café was able to remind our teachers of the importance of our profession through drums and music
    I want to express my deepest gratitude to Nina Rodriguez and her crew for a great performance. Drum
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  • Kathy Covington - Assistant Superintendent - Kaufman ISD
    Kathy Covington - Assistant Superintendent - Kaufman ISD. I want you to know this is the most upbeat positive districtwide staff development we have ever had in Kaufman ISD
    Many staff members have called or talked to me about how much they enjoyed it. The way you
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  • Blue Valley School District
    Walter Carter - Director of Professional Development - Blue Valley School District. WOW! Our staff was so engaged and energized for our conference!Dozens of participants commented that this was the best event they had ever attended in our district... more
  • United Way - Chris Rogers - Vice President, Communications
    I want to echo Chris’ comments and add a couple “Wows!” – you and the entire team were fantastic!
    I was amazed at how well you incorporated everything we sent you (really, how do you remember all of
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  • Intel Corporation - Kevin Leger
    I wanted to take a moment to thank you, and every one at VSUW who helped put together the most amazing Leadership Recognition event ever!
    INtelEverything about this event was absolutely wonderful, and of course, Drum Café was incredible.  They
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  • South West Airlines Team Build
    Wow! The Drum Cafe certainly exceeded all expectations at our recent Camp Culture event; l can assuredly say that WOW is the impression your TEAM left on our Employees.
    [You] really hit the mark with your presentation. [The]
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  • Kelly Ann Shy, MHSM - Alamo Maxillofacial Surgical Associates, PA
    Thank you for everything! All of the feedback has been so incredibly positive!
    Our doctors had a great time and really enjoyed the day with all of the staff.  David, Nina and
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  • Kristie Schroeder - Starbucks Marketing
    I think the better way to describe it is “completely blown away!” You did a phenomenal job!Starbucks
    The executives (along with the attendees) were amazed at how well you incorporated our mission and
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  • Rick M. Peterson Phillips - Global Brand Innovation Manager
    It was great to see the team opening up and enjoying the session, plus it was a perfect sync to the late afternoon activities.Philips We greatly appreciate the experience your team and Dale brought to our group and we would like to... more
  • SUSAN M. CARTER ExxonMobil Business Support Centre Canada ULC An ExxonMobil
    I know that we will be booking the group again sometime in the future for a larger event.ExxonmobileThank you all and pass on my thanks to Chris, Sunny and the others.

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  • Laura Guenther, Director, Global Learning & Development, Dell Corporation, Round Rock, TX
    "We engaged The Drum Café for a Dell executive development program to support our globalization theme, raise cultural awareness, and help build peer networks.We got more than we asked for as The Drum Café motivated and inspired our management team in a way... more
  • Rick Mills, CMP, Director of Event Planning and Operations Marriott Rivercenter/Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX
    The Drum Cafe is a refreshing new alternative to interactive audience participation.Marriott Hotel chainThe mystique of not knowing what it is all about until you get into the performance is enticing!... more
  • JoAnn Chrisman, Store Development, Starbucks Coffee, Seattle, WA
    "[The] Drum Café event was FABULOUS!!!! Dale and his team brought tremendous energy and spirit to it and we all had a GREAT time, and... more
  • Terri Knabenshue, Legal Notice Advertising, The Wall Street Journal, Irving, TX.
    "I was at The Wall Street Journals seminar in Austin earlier this week.I wanted to thank you for an awesome experience - you did an amazing job tying in our 2006 goals and... more
  • Ms. Louise Gold, Training & Development Manager, Hewlett-Packard Corp, Houston, TX
    “I want you to know that it was more than a pleasure to work with the Drum Cafe.You consistently lifted the spirits at each of the eight HP events. Your "welcome" was the perfect... more
  • Mark Barnard - Vice President - Unilever
    Just a few words to thank you all for the very special moment that you created at the National Meeting last week.We took the team by surprise, created some thoughts on diversity, and blew them away with the simple... more
  • Joanne McDonough, Director, Office of Diversity, PricewaterhouseCoopers
    "Wow! What a great experience. On behalf of PwC and our Women's Networking Circles, I want to thank you for our wonderful kickoff and close.We have received tremendous feedback from our women on this great event! [A] special thanks for... more
  • Paula Heath - Microsoft
    Thanks to the whole gang for doing such a great job - everyone had a blast at the event, largely due to the Drum Café. You guys were the stars of the day! more
  • Simon McPherson, North America Event Planner, Sabre Travel Network / Travelocity
    "A very big thanks to The Drum Café team for an absolutely spectacular event.We're getting lots of buzz from employees and I personally thought your session was fantastic -... more
  • Annet King Director of Training and Development The International Dermal Institute and Dermalogica
    “It was undoubtedly the most successful event we have ever had.Our 160 attendees from 34 countries were delighted to take part in such a motivational, bonding... more
  • John Lee - Senior Vice President- CNN
    A unique teambuilding experience, unlike anything we’ve done before. ........... Truly Stimulating! 
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  • Laura Lazano - Motorola
    The Drum Cafe event spread enthusiasm like wildfire among my Motorola division.I received more positive feedback from the division heads about this event than any held prior to... more
  • Kim Thompson, Sunny Delight Beverages Co. (SunnyD), Sales Coordinator, Cincinnati, OH
    My sincere thanks to you and your team. Absolutely amazing!!!There is no other way to describe our event. It exceeded every expectation I could have had. This is... more
  • David Brentz, Audiovisual Producer, Design and Media Services American Heart Association
    "The Drum Café's performance was everything we expected and beyond.[The facilitation] was smooth as silk and kept the audience's attention all the way through. Every... more
  • Shelly Kay, Field Marketing Director/Eastern Division, Whataburger, Inc.
    "[The] Drum Cafe was an incredible experience for everyone! Very professional and first class! I would recommend Drum Cafe again and again!" more
  • Care International
    Your group is fantastic, the style marvelous, the cohesiveness you bring to any group of people is extraordinary and the joy and exhilaration we experienced unsurpassed. more
  • Mike Bryant, P artner L earning & D evelopment M anager , H-E-B Grocery Stores, San Antonio, TX.
    "Partners are still talking about the session we had with you all on the 7th. [Another manager]... more
  • BP
    "Many thanks for helping us make music, the drumming session was most definitely the highlight of... more
  • GMAC-RFC
    Our CEO and other executives have referred to the Drum Cafe piece as the highlight of the meetings,... more
  • Wendy Crothers, Senior Communications Specialist , Memphis, TN
    "We all had a great time and the feedback has been very positive! Everyone keeps saying this was the... more
  • Gail Hansen - CEO - SunTrust
    The experience was fantastic,and exceeded even my highest expectations and wishes! My staff was... more
  • Camia Peacock - Georgia Power Company
    The drum session we had was thoroughly enjoyed by all. This was a great ice breaker and a wonderful... more
  • Ernestine Perry - Kaiser Permanente
    Awesome...... Everyone commented on their ability to engage the crowd and how calm and personable... more
  • Texas Principal Excellence Program - Greg Higgins
    Texas Principal Excellence ProgramWhew, I'm worn out but still have a tough week ahead. Drum Cafe was a major succes - totally changed
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  • Lyndon Burrell - National Marketing Manager - PWC Canada
    Fantastic performance !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more
  • Deborah Key, AT&T Inc. (Formerly SBC Communications), San Antonio, TX
    I want to thank The Drum Café for performing at our event. I got NOTHING but praises on how much FUN... more
  • Medcan Clinic
    You made our event truly memorable - Judith Van Veldhuysen Marketing Manager
    Medcan Clinic
    I just wanted to thank you so much for your performance on Friday.  You made our event truly
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