REVIEWS

 

Sally Olson and Ned Mills PERFECTLY EMBODY Karen and Richard Carpenter, backed by a superlative live band. 'Carpenters Legacy' is nothing short of astounding." ~ Sam Novak, Vegas 411

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"...musically sound, VOCALLY SPOT-ON, and will please any fans of the duo." ~ John Kastilometes, Las Vegas Review-Journal

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"Sally's tribute to Karen Carpenter is HEARTFELT and HONEST, and the attention to detail in the costumes and hairstyles is admirable."

~ Randy Schmidt, author of Little Girl Blue: The Life of Karen Carpenter

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"Sally is REMARKABLE. Her interpretation of Karen Carpenter in not only SPOT-ON, it is delightfully entertaining." ~ Dave Halston, Tribute Masters

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"Sally takes us on a carefully crafted JOURNEY back to a time when MELODY, HARMONY, and well conceived composition ruled the music scene. Sally has captured the ESSENCE and BEAUTY of that era in her show in a way that one rarely sees today. A thoroughly enjoyable evening of song." ~ Dan Levine, Broadway composer, arranger and owner of Such-A-Voice

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"The Carpenters Tribute Concert was the first tribute show to ever SELL OUT our venue. Ned and Sally were VERY PROFESSIONAL, and the show was great. Many tribute shows just aim to cover the songs, but Ned and Sally really focus on the performance aspect as well. We can’t wait to have them back!" ~Ryan Higgs, Programming Coordinator, Waco Hippodrome Theatre in Waco, Texas

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"The Carpenters Tribute Concert SOLD OUT 435 seats in the Grapevine Palace Theatre! They put on a great show with lots of audience engagement. Guests exited the show with smiles on their faces! Great cast to work with. Very easy and polite! I would for sure have this show back." ~ Nadine L. Rodriguez, Event Coordinator, Palace Theatre in Grapevine, Texas

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"Sally Olson and Ned Mills' portrayal of Karen and Richard Carpenter is UNCANNY. Their performance surpassed our expectations in presentation and attendance and their storytelling brought new insights into the lives of the talented brother and sister duo. Sally’s NATURAL ABILITY to capture Karen’s unique voice, appearance, and demeanor are matched only by Ned’s skillful piano PROWESS. Their professional contributions behind the scenes made the show easy to promote and helped to drive ticket sales." ~ Gary McKechnie, Mount Dora Productions in Mount Dora, Florida

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"Dear Ned, I have enjoyed working with you on various projects in Las Vegas for the past 19 years. When I booked Carpenters Tribute Concert to perform at Sun City Anthem Freedom Hall Theatre and at the Starbright Theatre in Las Vegas this year, both shows sold out quickly. Your show at the Starbright Theatre OUTSOLD any of the other shows I produced at that venue. I was impressed with the ENTHUSIASM and PROFESSIONALISM of your cast. I received many compliments from the audience of the performance, especially Sally’s BEAUTIFUL VOICE, which was spot-on as a perfect tribute to Karen Carpenter. Congratulations on a job well done. I’m looking forward to working with you again in the future." ~ Larry Ladd, Las Vegas Destination Management

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"A UNIQUE and very fine concert." ~ Vermont Public Radio

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"We begin selling tickets 6 weeks prior to a show, and your Carpenters Tribute SOLD OUT in approximately 3 weeks...The show itself was smooth and many comments were made afterwards by patrons regarding how much they enjoyed the music, recreation of the Carpenters concert and the costuming. The interaction of you and Ned with the audience, bringing them along on the journey of why a song was a favorite of Karen or Richard, why it was written, etc., is a touch that not all tribute acts do. In my experience of booking hundreds of tribute acts and theatre productions, those performers that connect in that way with their audience bring a level of performance that makes a LASTING IMPACT." ~ Pamela McKinley, Theatre Manager at Freedom Hall Theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada

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“The Carpenters Legacy at Solera was a HUGE HIT with our residents! Produced with original arrangements, this SELL-OUT performance was TOP QUALITY all the way. You won’t want to miss this show!” ~ Cynthia Cameron, Lifestyles Director, Stardust Theatre in Henderson, Nevada

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"Never have I heard anyone sing like Karen with such RICHNESS without pushing. You are AMAZING. Visually and vocally you are amazing, even your mouth looks like Karen. The way you grip the microphone with your right hand is Karen. Well done! Well done!...Your clothing, your hair color, and your mouth when you are singing…It’s Karen all over again. Thank you thank you thank you for all you have done over these years to keep the memory of the Carpenters with us...I know of no one else that even comes close to what you're doing!"

~ Michael Lansing, roadie & sound engineer for the Carpenters 1976 UK Tour

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WHAT FANS HAVE TO SAY:

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“The CLOSEST thing to Karen.”

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“Sally EMBODIES THE SPIRIT and the presence of Karen Carpenter.”

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“The BEST TRIBUTE to the Carpenters I’ve heard.”

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"Just saw your show, you and Ned were fabulous, totally BLOWN AWAY. I saw the Carpenters about 8 times live and you are THE CLOSEST I have seen as far as voice and looks. Thank you for a wonderful evening!" ~ Doug Linderman, attendee at the Carpenters 50th Anniversary Celebration in Thousand Oaks, CA

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"I've seen several Carpenters tribute shows in recent years, only to be disappointed. This is the first that truly entertained me, and made me feel like I was back in the presence of Karen Carpenter herself. Sally's warm impression of a SINGING LEGEND is both pure and sincere, and the musical arrangements are SPOT-ON. It's as close to seeing a Carpenters show as the REAL THING. Plus, both entertainers were very pleasant and friendly offstage. I would highly recommend this duo for any Carpenters fans!" ~ Bob Dlugos, Las Vegas

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"Knowing my nostalgic affection for the Carpenters, my wife made a reservation to see this tribute show. I was initially skeptical but ultimately BLOWN AWAY. The look and sound were spot-on, and the performers had an excellent rapport with the crowd. At times, I really did feel like I had gone back in time to witness a live Carpenters show during the band’s prime. Not one person got up to leave during the whole 90-minute show. Really AMAZING stuff." ~ Chris Scalise, Las Vegas

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"This show recreates the look, feel and sound of the Carpenters. The AUTHENTICITY is remarkable, musically and visually. The show is entertaining for anyone, Carpenters fan or not." ~ Cathy McBride-Plows, Las Vegas

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