We hope this information is accepted in the right spirit.  It is in no way any attempt to praise ourselves.  It is merely a collection of unsolicited compliments we have received from our clients and loyal e-mail family members (2000+) who continue to support our efforts in the promotion and preservation of marvelous lyrics and unforgettable melodies.  

 

THANK YOU,

 ROMIE SMITH AND THE PHIL RUGH BAND

 

 

Hi Romie,

My clients were very pleased with the entertainment for both events. I will definitely use you in the future.

Kathleen 

(Kathleen Kimble-Springhouse Golf Club-Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center)

 

Thank you for the very fine job you did for us. I am so excited that our members got so involved. Chris speaks very highly of you and we are looking forward to working with you in the future. Thank you Romie and we will be in touch.    

Mandy Benderman, Event Coordinator-Brentwood Country Club  /  Chris Mihalick, G.M.-Brentwood Country Club

 

Thank you for your continued support for the Junior League. You were a great success and without someone so professional and committed to our cause it would not have been as grand as it was. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are precious !!

The Junior League Of Nashville

 

Romeo---a GREAT singer !!!

Larry Carlton

 

Romie,
You romantic you. You are so special to everyone and it's because you are an unselfish, caring individual. Never is it about you, it's always energy focused on another. You are an amazing man. Thanks for being our friend. We look forward to seeing you real soon.

 

I will defintely refer you to my clients. I think you have a great product and package.

Anna Jarvis-Director Of Event Planning

Doubletree Hotel

 

HI ROMIE!!!! 
How are You?? I have been back in Madrid almost a month now. Just want to tell you again how much I dig your music! 

 

Romie,

Everyone had a wonderful time! Thanks so much for a fine performance. You guys are fantastic!!!!!!!

Wendi Welch--Director Of Event Planning

Five Oaks Golf And Country Club

 

Romie, you are some kind of fabulous lunatic !

Sally Rowland-Talent Buyer                                       

Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center

 

You are the best Romie!

KK Wilson-Producer / WSM Radio

Romie, you are the best. Thank you.
Mandy Benderman 
Membership Director
Brentwood Country Club

 

Romie,

You are a jewel!!! Thanks again for being so flexible and wonderful!

Rasah Cox---Sales Manager

Embassy Suites Hotel, Franklin

Romie, 
Thank you so much for a wonderful performance at Celebrate Life in Tunica.  We are working on the details now for next year and  would like to have you back next year if any way possible. 
Kim Vance
Flemming Tours
Branson, Missouri 

Who are your favorite Nashville musicians/artists?

Romie Smith is one of my favorite singer/performers in Nashville. He's a jazz vocalist who can mesmerize an audience just with his voice, charm and personality. He's a true performer.

Nashville Scene Magazine

Romie,
We want to thank you again for your efforts in getting the letter from Coach Fulmer. She was very excited when we gave it to her in the hospital. Again, thanks for all your efforts.

 

Hi Romie,

I'm so glad we could stay and experience you and the band! You bring the songs to life - you put your whole soul into them, you express with your face, your every move and especially with your phrasing. You've got style and class and I don't care what people say, you don't sound like Sinatra, you are Romie!   There's a splash of Frank's style, a dash of Dean Martin's croon, and a heaping helping of Tony Bennett's artistry, but you are a great "YOU." Thanks for the ideas and the inspiration!

 

Romie.....it's a tough world here in Nashville for any entertainer, but especially for you and your folks who have been able to seize on a menu of "old, yet always in vogue, songs"....as well as to convey these songs excellently, and with style.....you do have the style !

 

Hi, Romie.

It was a pleasure to meet you and to see you perform last night.  Pattie Cossentino speaks so highly of you and I certainly understand why.   You and the band really do justice to the music you play.

Les Kerr

We loved it-- you have such charisma!

We all enjoyed the evening. Really, I felt like I was at the Brass Rails or Vegas.

You and your band were so friendly and welcoming. 


You are the Best! Do you know that???

 

Dear Romie,

We dancers had a fabulous time at Gibson Showcase. I heard you perform at the Vanderbilt gym a few months back and made sure I was able to come hear you Sunday night. Thanks for an outstanding experience, and I sincerely hope this can be a repeat event. Word is out among the Nashville swing scene!!

Daniel Burt, OD 

 

Romie you are not Nashville's greatest entertainer for nothing!!! Thanks 

 

Romie,

I just wanted to tell you how very much we enjoyed and appreciated you and the work of the other fine artists who performed for us last Saturday. I am totally confident in saying that your performance made the event a success.


You, my friend, just radiate suave!


The idea of picking out songs sounds like a blast and I know you will treat her like royalty!

You are magnificent at what you do and when someone hears you they will love you!

 

I was serious when I said that you guys were great, and you deserve all the praise you get. It's wonderful to hear a swing band that actually plays swing music, and you do it so well. When I hear your band play, I really feel like dancing to the music. It's bands like yours that keep swing alive. Good luck with all the events you're doing.

 

Romie Smith was excellent !!

Chad Wyre-VP Nashville Swing Club

 

We had a WONDERFUL time meeting you!  You have new fans with us !!

 

Romie, you are a great dance partner! 


You are one in a million!


I LOVE YOU ROMIE SMITH, MOSTLY 'CAUSE YOU ARE CRAAAAAAAAAAAAZY! 

 

Thanks again for the advice and the friendship!

I really admire your high energy!!

 

You are a pro at what you do and your skills on the mic are second to none.

Hi Romie -

You DO Sinatra... better then anyone I know... and don't take this for granted as I would rather say NOTHING if I didn't mean it. YOU are da MAN!

 

I never tire of your voice and presentation.

 

Romie we thoroughly enjoyed hearing you sing and perform. You are an entertainer extraordinaire and seeing you the other night brought back lots of memories.

 

We enjoyed your style of music which is fun to listen to and dance. Take care and we are coming back.

 

You are terrific pal!

 

I am honored to be playing in your band,

 

ROMIE AND COMPANY , WE ENJOYED YOUR PERFORMANCE VERY MUCH AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AGAIN SOON. 

 

WE HAD A GREAT EVENING WITH YOU AND THE GUYS, PLEASE STAY IN TOUCH. 

 

You're a good man Romie Smith. Thank you for thinking of me at Christmas.

 

I wish every leader gave me this much info’!

 

Thank you so much for the information both written and verbal. I really appreciate this help as I continue on my journey to make music my full time gig. 

 

Anxious to see you again!

 

I do enjoy coming and watching you sing.

 

Hey Romie,  
Thanks so much for last night. We really enjoyed it. 

 

Hey Romie,  
We am planning to be there tomorrow night  for dinner and are looking forward to seeing you again.

 

Your participation really added a lot to Tuba Christmas this year!

Romie--WOW--you possess so much charisma! You are so cool, calm and collected!!

 

It was such a wonderful surprise to see and hear you at Tuba Christmas.  You were in your typical fine voice.

 

I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your singing and playing at Tuba Christmas!  It really made the event complete.

 

Thanks Romie.  All I got to say is you guys were tight last night.  You were already warmed up when ya got there and I realy enjoyed it.  I can tell YOUR band has really been at it a while--as if you can read each others mind...too cool.

Sounds great Romie.

 

You are so special!  Your talent amazes everyone - but not everyone knows the kindness and love in your heart for others that I see when you smile at a child, go outside because something brings a memory to you that makes your eyes tear, or sing to older ladies to make their evening special.

 

 

Have a great gig this weekend, we know you will knock em' dead!



Still in the back of my mind  I think of your talent.  I believe in you and your abilities Romie. 

Romie, you are just great !!  It was so good to see you.  Thanks for being our good friend.  You know we would always be there for you.

You got it man and everybody knows it.

 

EVERYONE SAID THEY REALLY THOUGHT YOU WERE GREAT.

I got on your website and listened to a song and it just sounds wonderful! I'm so excited you are coming.

It was good to see you Romie and as always you show such a high degree of professionalism when you are on stage singing and on the mic with all your little jokes and so on.  You look great  in your tux, special lighting, with your gray hair glowing in the reflection of the super lighting, singing your heart out and blowing the folks away with your talents.  You have a  higher educated musical group of patrons who just go wild over your singing and songs. 

 

Romie caters quite well to swing dancers (not something all that common with many of Nashville's Big Bands ).

Tim Munsell--Music City Motion

 

Thank you for keeping in touch and being the perfect band for our event.

 

Thank you for all of your work in setting up your band for us. You have some very talented musicians on your A-Team and are very capable of feeling out the dancing crowd to play to what they want to dance to. Thank you for doing Lindy hoppable tunes, mixed with some blues, as well as a little faster east coast swing stuff. I can't wait to find a time when we can hire you all again. Keep me posted on your outside events so that I can bring some Vandy Swing Dancers there ! Thanks again,

Abigail                                                             

P.S. You are a lovely dancer.

Abigail Browning, President

Vanderbilt University Swing Club

 

Romie,
Looks like you're the "hardest working man in show business" !

Les Kerr

 

Romie,
You are very kind and up-building. If you've got children I'm sure they must reflect your positivity.

 

You are the consummate performer....and obviously booker as well.

Well we did it again. As I have stated in previous encounters, WE HAVE TO MUCH FUN. I hope it never stops.

It was wonderful to hear you !! You and your band were so great and everyone enjoyed themselves immensely !

 

I want to come when a fine lady is at my side because I know your music will set the trend for the whole evening.

Romie, keep up the great music.

I thoroughly enjoyed last night's gig.
Thank You! Thank  You!

You guys have a "killer" schedule going!

You are a love!  I'm planning to go to Kingston Springs Sunday for your wonderful performance.

 

Romie,

You are one of the few leaders I have ever worked for who took time to send compliments. Thank you.

It was nice to speak with you the other night and even better to hear you sing!

 

The pleasure was all mine! Your voice is truly a gift from God. I loved hearing Mack The Knife, thank you so much for singing it for me. I'll definitely be coming to hear you again! Not often enough do we meet people that are so genuine and pleasant to be around. We too enjoyed the conversations and watching your smiling face. So much charm and character.............

 

As usual you exceed my expectations.

 

 

You and your band were amazing. You were exactly what we were looking for. Of course we will continue to have history together. All of our dancers were able to make wonderful moves with your music and we were able to feel the old times you talk about. Trust me, those feelings are still around and alive. I know, I'm a hopeless romantic. Again, Thank You and we'll keep in contact.   Keep Swingin'.     

Huynh Huy Huu

V.P. Vanderbilt University Swing Club

 

Great show at Caesar's!


I'm not sure Las Vegas can handle a Romie visit.

 

You are a treasure.....a very talented one. We cherish you !!

 

Thank you for your graciousness and allowing me to sing with you, what a talented group of musicians. 

 

You really capture the swing sound !

 

Thanks again for a wonderful job!!!!

 

I love your voice and your style.  Your stage presence is so natural and you put your audience at ease.  I have seen many performances like yours, but I tell you Romie, you are GREAT, I mean it. You look so handsome there in front of the band.  And the way you work a room, WOW, you have that talent and you enjoy your audience.

 

The world needs more people like you. 

It's really fun to see what kind of music develops spontaneously!

 

Thank you Romie,

What a kind and generous soul you are.  You don't find many folks in this town who will just lay it down and make it so easy for others to make their way.  It is a special gift you have and I am sure many have been blessed by it.  I loved the opportunity to sing for you and the band are just sooo good to play with. You have already helped me a great deal by sharing resources and being so encouraging about my singing ability.  It is easy to lose some focus when there are just so many good singers out there.  You just have to believe in yourself and go for it and if you find a bright light on the horizon who will boost you along then you are all the more fortunate - I thank you for doing that for me.

Talk again soon and again, my eternal thanks to you and your band.

Blessings,

We had a blast - you guys are always fantastic!

 

WE HAD A GREAT EVENING WITH YOU AND THE GUYS, PLEASE STAY IN TOUCH. 

 

You were wonderful in Dothan. Please tell all of your band members thank you so much and how much we enjoyed you!   We could not have asked for a better performance or song selection !


I'm still in a euphoric state over your performance.  You look great and sing great. You do it all so well !  Your style is so relaxing and easy to listen to.

I do enjoy coming and watching you sing.


We're very much looking forward to hearing your wonderful music. the guests that attended Matt's party were delighted to hear that your are returning to perform this year.

 

You are too kind Romie!

 

Thank you so much for the information both written and verbal.  I really appreciate this help as I continue on my journey to make music my full time gig.  I'm going to get started right away on this list. Thanks again for the advice and the friendship!

Well you just tell me where you are going to be doing it, when and we will come!

I am looking forward to seeing you in action again.

 

 

Damn Romie, how do you keep coming up with so many places to play?

 

It was all to our pleasure that you and your band could be with us! Your music made all the difference.


You're the whole reason we're coming!



We are doing a remodel currently but we're creating a stage just for you and the band for a nice summer party. I know our friends will love you.

Hey Romie, I know you guys are awesome!

 

The third Sunday of the month...you know what that means! Romie Smith is back at Opry Mills Gibson Showcase for a fabulous night of live music and dancing.....sweet floor and sweeter music !

 

Romie, you have truly been a great influence and mentor. Thank you.

 

Hey Romie,

Sure enjoyed meeting all of you yesterday.  Your music was great!

You are a classy and creative guy.

 

Hey there Romie,
Thank you so much for letting me sing a few songs for you the other night. It was a real pleasure to sing with such a polished band. 

 

THANK YOU!  We had a fabulous time and I hope the fun never stops!  Thank you for dancing with me. The music, the food, the decorations all were perfect - and the people just made the icing on the cake.


As  usual, you rock, Romie!

Thanks!  We had a great time!! Hope to see more of you guys in '07!!

 

 

Thank you - we had a wonderful time, Romie - as always!  Happy New Year!

 

We were glad to be able to come! Sometimes, it's hard to direct a large group. I was delighted to have our original choice as the final decision. Good job! We all enjoyed it! Have a great '07 - we'll see you often, I hope...

 

 

We really enjoyed the music and the evening. Thank you for making it special.


I always like playing with the great Romeo, Mr. Big Band Jazz, who sings like an educated bird, who loves it, does it, will continue to do it, and probably will set up in his casket and sing........"That's Amore"!!!

 

 

Thanks so much for the opportunity to sit in on Saturday. I had a great time and so did all my friends.

 

 

Romie, had a blast tonight.  Thanks for the good time.



I'm looking forward to hearing you sing again my friend and myself laying down a few bars.



It sounds like you’re keeping busy.  I hope to hear you again soon,

 

Romie,

Having you join us was the best decision we could have made.  Thank you for your wonderful entertainment! We'll catch you soon.

You and the entire band did a great job! 

 

We both agree that you ARE "the King of Swing"!!   What an awesome performance, and a truly good time!!

 

I'm glad you are finally doing the music you love.

 

A great performance tonight! Thank you for always making us feel welcome.

You really are a big encouragement to both of us.

                                                     

You are THE BEST! Thank you SO MUCH!

 

I just want to say hello and thank you for singing before the wedding.  I heard you did a great job entertaining everyone while we had the rain delay.   Having you there meant the world to me.  I hope you have a wonderful day and I hope to see you soon!!!!!!

Romie you sounded great!!

 

I will catch you again soon and will tell everyone I know about you and your fine band.

 

Thanks for a wonderful New Years Eve. We had a great time and it is always wonderful to spend it with friends. Hope you have a wonderful, happy and prosperous 2006!

 

It was so wonderful to see and hear you. You are the best ! I love to hear the Swingin' Romie.  Honestly, I love what you do and you are so great at it !!!!

 

Totally our pleasure.  Your music was absolutely wonderful and we hope to see you often.

You may be older Romie but you are still out there “shakin’ a tail feather,”!

 

YAY! Thank you so much for orchestrating your schedule around our dance.

 

My wife and I and several of our friends went to hear you and your band and really enjoyed the music and the singing.

 

We have really missed you guys and I look forward to hearing that wonderful voice of yours again.

 

Hey Romie,

Just a note to tell you how much we enjoy hearing your music. To say we "enjoy" it is an understatement; it is GREAT !

 

Thanks for following up with this. However, the word must have gotten out that you were playing.  As of last week, we were worried we wouldn't have anywhere for the guests to sit, so we added 5 more tables. It will be crowded, but that is a good problem to have.   Thanks again for wanting to help us out. You are very generous and kind to the Junior League.

NASHVILLE JUNIOR LEAGUE GALA

     

We had a GREAT party! The band did an awesome job for us. We had about 150 folks show up and it was a sure success!

 

Love your voice and your style, you are great!

I love you and thanks for the great time this week-end! It was truly nice! You are the best!