“It was highlighted as one of the best things about the conference!” - Shell Oil, Kathie Magness Training Development

 “We got more than we asked for. Drum Café motivated and inspired our management team!” Dell, Laura Guenther Global Learning

 “FABULOUS!!!! A success! An incredibly good job of tying the event to Starbucks soul.”  JoAnn Chrisman, Store Development, Starbucks

“Awesome. It’s not often you hear people talking about Sales seminars for days after the event!" – T. Knabenshue, Wall Street Journal

"A refreshing new alternative to interactive participation. You must experience it to fully understand!" --- Marriott, R. Mills Event Planning  

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! Paula Heath - Microsoft

 I think the better way to describe it is “completely blown away!”  You did a phenomenal job!   The executives (along with the attendees) were amazed at how well you incorporated our mission and objectives. I can honestly say that Drum Café was THE highlight of our conference. We continue to hear comments on how much fun it was and how impressed people were with you. We couldn't be happier and really wanted to express our sincere thanks for the performance you gave – you truly provided us an uplifting experience that enriched our daily lives!
Kristie Schroeder - Starbucks Marketing

People were buzzing on Thursday morning about the Drum Cafe. They loved it. On the final evaluations, it was highlighted as one of the best things about the conference. One of the leaders opened his presentation highlighting his take-aways, and how well together we performed. One woman came up to me and asked if I was "cueing" you in your earpiece…. She used the words "astonishing" when she described the whole process. I hope to work with you again. It was a delight!” Kathie Magness, Shell Oil Company, Training & Development

It was great to see the team opening up and enjoying the session, plus it was a perfect sync to the late afternoon activities. We greatly appreciate the experience your team and Dale brought to our group and we would like to look into using your team again for some leadership activities... We'll keep in touch and if you ever need a reference put me on the list. I would highly recommend it to anyone and have already begun spreading the word...Hope all is well... Rick M. PetersonPhillips - Global Brand Innovation Manager

  “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 that was not only fun and entertaining, but relevant. Their understanding of our business objectives resulted in a customized program that supported and enhanced the more traditional elements of the week’s agenda. Thank you for a great experience! We look forward to another opportunity to work together!” Laura Guenther, Director, Global Learning & Development, Dell Corporation,  

"The Drum Cafe is a refreshing new alternative to interactive audience participation. The mystique of not knowing what it is all about until you get into the performance is enticing! Drum Cafe creates a synergy and energy that leaves the audience shed of all inhibitions. You must experience it to fully understand!" Rick Mills, CMP, Director of Event Planning and Operations Marriott Rivercenter/Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX. 

"[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 when I looked around the room as people were drumming their hearts out, EVERYONE WAS SMILIING. Thank you for making it such a success! Dale did an incredibly good job of tying the event to Starbucks soul, our teams, what we've accomplished this year, and what's yet to come! Everyone was very impressed with that and the fact that everything he said was so genuine and uplifting. Nothing about it was "canned."JoAnn Chrisman, Store Development, Starbucks Coffee, Seattle, WA

"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 Company expectations – it really was incredible. It’s not often you hear people talking about Sales seminars for days after the event, but this time we are! " Terri Knabenshue, Legal Notice Advertising, The Wall Street Journal, Irving, 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 way to kick-off our training events - the reps were "open" and excited when our VPs started to speak. Please let me know if you ever need an enthusiastic reference. It was a privilege to work with your entire team!” Ms. Louise Gold, Training & Development Manager, Hewlett-Packard Corp, Houston, TX 

Click here to SEE and HEAR this testimonial. Robert S. Grossman Focus Creative Group

 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, clear message on the vision being the rhythm of the business. The Drum Cafe rated as one of the highlights of the week, and what a week it was. Our team left energised, and emotional...and very motivated to win in the market....our objectives were all achieved. “Mark Barnard - Vice President - Unilever 

"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 really hitting the mark with our messages and theme. You really listened to me and 'connected' all that we spoke about. I am truly grateful for this and it was noted by many -- they were so impressed by how much you knew about PwC and our Circles. Thank you again. I hope our paths cross in the future." Joanne McDonough, Director, Office of Diversity, PricewaterhouseCoopers 

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! Paula Heath - Microsoft

"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 - incredibly motivational and I really couldn't think of a more perfect way to wrap up our event. I knew you guys would be awesome, but you were better than I had anticipated. I hope we'll be able to collaborate again in the future." 
Simon McPherson, North America Event Planner, Sabre Travel Network / Travelocity 

“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 experience from the moment that they stepped into our building. It was the greatest way to start the week.”  Annet King Director of Training and Development The International Dermal Institute and Dermalogica

A unique teambuilding experience, unlike anything we've done before. ........... Truly Stimulating! John Lee - Senior Vice President- CNN 

 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 this. I will definitely be using The Drum Cafe again! Thank you again. Laura Lazano - Motorola

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 by far the best teambuilding exercise ever. It was a successful event that will be remembered for years to come. The program was tailored perfectly to our SunnyD culture and reinforced the impact of a team and individual contribution. The only problem I have is what to do for our next program. The bar has been set so high, I don't think anything could top this. Feel free to use all or part of my comments as a testimonial. Your future clients will not be disappointed." Kim Thompson, Sunny Delight Beverages Co. (SunnyD), Sales Coordinator, Cincinnati, OH 

"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 member of the band was solid and showed their prowess during the solo part of the act." David Brentz, Audiovisual Producer, Design and Media Services American Heart Association

"[The] Drum Cafe was an incredible experience for everyone! Very professional and first class! I would recommend Drum Cafe again and again!" Shelly Kay, Field Marketing Director/Eastern Division, Whataburger, Inc.

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. Care International 

"Partners are still talking about the session we had with you all on the 7th. [Another manager] mentioned how great it was to me today. Thanks to you and your team for doing such an amazing job. I appreciate your passion for what you do." Mike Bryant, P artner L earning & D evelopment M anager , H-E-B Grocery Stores, San Antonio, TX.

"Many thanks for helping us make music, the drumming session was most definitely the highlight of the weekend. What a fantastic show.” BP

Our CEO and other executives have referred to the Drum Cafe piece as the highlight of the meetings, and leaders from all over the world have called to thank us for including your troupe. Neil Erickson - Corporate Communications Director GMAC-RFC 

"We all had a great time and the feedback has been very positive! Everyone keeps saying this was the “best meeting yet!” and The Drum Café was a big part of why…You got everyone to rock! I hope our paths will cross again in the future!” Wendy Crothers, Senior Communications Specialist , Memphis, TN 

 The experience was fantastic,and exceeded even my highest expectations and wishes! My staff was stunned, surprised, and enveloped by the magic. They are still talking about it and we are all working together to make the beat go on! Gail Hansen - CEO - SunTrust

The drum session we had was thoroughly enjoyed by all. This was a great ice breaker and a wonderful exercise in team collaboration… there was a unanimous conveyance of positive remarks, thank you for winning over even the biggest skeptic in our group. Camia Peacock - Georgia Power Company

Awesome...... Everyone commented on their ability to engage the crowd and how calm and personable they were. Ernestine Perry - Kaiser Permanente 

fantastic performance !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lyndon Burrell - National Marketing Manager - PWC Canada

"I want to thank The Drum Café for performing at our event. I got NOTHING but praises on how much FUN everyone had. The purpose of asking you to attend is that we wanted/needed a bonding experience and everyone in attendance now shares this unique relationship. Those who attended are still talking about it and those who didn't wish they had. Thank you for the experience." Deborah Key, AT&T Inc. (Formerly SBC Communications), San Antonio, TX

Thank you so much for your help in making our launch a huge success! We have received wonderful feedback about the whole evening - in particular with regard to the excellent show you and your team put on. It was great to have our Executive Committee members and guests drumming to the same beat. It really hit home. Barclays UK

This is one of the most fun things I’ve done in a long time! Julia Hodges - Aventis Pharmaceuticals

 Georgia Pacific’s team building event with The Drum Café was phenomenal. You really demonstrated how important it is to work together to achieve a common goal and drumming together was a great example of this. It was truly inspirational. Thank you! Melissa Boshart Georgia-Pacific Corporation 

The feedback from everyone across the country was great, and we had representation from every province from Newfoundland to Victoria. Everyone loved the experience of the Drum Café ………………… What I noticed was people really mingled with each …………  Anne Wright - Director Western Canada - Marketing & Segment Sales - CIBC Mortgages & Lending

Spine- tingling and energising…we definitely started this project on the right beat !! Old Mutual (15 sessions in 2001)

Thank you once again for the outstanding teambuilding experience you provided for our retreat last weekend. I have had nothing but positive feedback… Kathy Haymes - Marketing Events Specialist Sutherland Asbill and Brennan LLP

I would like to tell you how wonderful your team was to work with this past weekend. Our Blue Mountain event was so successful and everyone is stil l talking about it. Julie Bennett, CMP - Senior Program Manager - BRAVO Meeting Management Solutions

It was an incredible event, I was one of the lucky participants in your drum event in July in Liverpool and thanks for such an inspiring time you shared with us. British Council UK (Liverpool 300 delegates)

Drumming was unanimously voted their favorite part of conference Timberland European Headquarters

The event was SUCCESS!!!!!! everyone could not stop talking about it - the energy that they bring to this is phenomenal!!  Tillie Williamson - Corporate Event & Project Coordinator, London Drugs

I feel more at peace than I've been for months. I loved the rhythmical, hypnotic feeling – it's both tranquillizing and energizing. Shona Bagley, Editor Elle Magazine

What a FANTASTIC Experience!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just attended my first ever Drum Café experience and it was Absolutely incredible Catherine Bell - Business Analyst- Workers' Compensation Board B. C.  

"I want you to know that weeks after our event, everyone is still raving about the Drum Cafe experience. The evening evoked emotion and passion, while promoting team building. Everyone now feels a strong sense of connection to the company's unique culture. Our thanks to you for making our 'pulse' reach all of our employees." Larry Levy , Manager, Frosch International , Houston, TX.

"The Drum Cafe was a HUGE hit with our managers, they were still talking about it the next day. We were constantly told this was the BEST food show ever and your group helped to make it so, thanks again for accommodating our last minute changes. GOOD JOB working in our theme and message it really added a solid ending to our day 1 activities!" Barbara Lewis, Deli Merchandising Manager, H-E-B Grocery Stores, San Ant., TX.

"The Drum Café did a masterful job of incorporating and reinforcing our organizational goals and objectives in an exciting two-hour team building session. The challenge and uniqueness of a small audience did not limit the impact that the Drum Café offered to our group. Specific goals and objectives were discussed prior to the session and they more than exceeded our expectations. Our return on investment for this program has been outstanding." Ruth Miller, Training Manager, Nissan North America, Inc., Irving, TX

"Thank you for a perfect event! The homework you did to understand Frost's statewide organization and our mission statement and your use of that information in the program wowed our bankers as much as the drumming did! I hope to work with you again as we move the teamwork concept to different groups throughout the bank." Ms Cathy Garison, Senior Vice President, San Antonio, TX.  

"I have to tell you that the experience and your team were unbelievable! They obviously invested time into learning about our business and keyed in on the points and goals we set forth prior to the meeting. My team was still talking about it the next day. I just can't say enough wonderful things about the entire experience. Thanks so much." Terri Heidebreicht, Sprint Nextel, Nashville, TN. 

"The Drum Cafe were the bookends to our annual Sales Conference this year....they opened our meeting with an exciting rhythm performance customized to support our theme and ended our meeting with all 300 of us booming together on our own drums within 15 minutes! The entire group - including the executives - just loved it!" Sherry Cullen, Event & Meeting Planner, Moen Inc., North Olmsted, OH.

"We had a terrific experience with you and your team of professionals. The "bookend" approach allowed for a common thread to permeate our two day meeting.  You got us kicked off with style and enthusiasm and concluded with meaning and context.  I would and will recommend you to any team looking to improve performance."  Camron Casper, Director of Human Resources, Citibank Service Center, San Antonio, TX 

“I wanted to personally say THANK YOU for your program at our San Antonio School Health Leadership Institute! It is a rare thing to make such an impression on an event such as ours, but you did….All of the teams are still talking about what a great experience they had and how they finally understood the meaning of 'team'!" Nicole Townsley, San Antonio Program Manager, American Cancer Society