Reviews

“These guys are the real deal!”

PETE FORNATALE, Legendary FM Disc Jockey

Author of “Back To The Garden” a history of the Woodstock Music Festival

"Back to The Garden 1969 recreates with skill & spirit the magical music and era that peaked at the Woodstock Music & Arts Festival."

PHIL CIGANER

The Towne Crier Café, Beacon, NY

"This is a great show, with a great sampling of what made those three days in 1969 so special. When you see Back To The Garden 1969 on our schedule, don’t wait. They sell out fast!"

JOHN MC AVOY

The Turning Point, Piermont, NY

"Both Jacqueline and I, on behalf of Bellagio, would like to thank Back to The Garden 1969 for an extraordinary performance! The video production behind the band truly complimented a genuine Woodstock cover. Our customers left feeling like they had a better sense of rock and roll’s pinnacle moment of the 60’s. "

ROBERT T. RAGAN

Director of Customer Development

Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV

"I just wanted to say THANK YOU! For helping us make our 50th Anniversary Woodstock Tour in Cleveland earlier this month such a huge success! A private event the first night at Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame was the start of a fabulous weekend. The concert Back To The Garden 1969 delivered at the historic Cleveland Public Auditorium was the ultimate finish!

This was one of our most popular events to date!"

RITA RITENOUR, Vice President

Spectacular American Events/ U.S. Tours

"Thank you to Back To The Garden 1969 for joining the 2019 Sullivan Renaissance Awards Ceremony. EVERYONE raved about it. I am not surprised, having seen the band at the Chamber Event this spring. I knew you would be the perfect feature for our event held at Bethel Woods, site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival."

DENISE FRANGIPANE, Sullivan Renaissance

Gerry foundation, Liberty, NY

“Back To The Garden 1969 was able to send a full house home very happy last August. The variety of music was a big hit with our customers. I am going to guess that they will be sure to circle the date of your return next summer. I know we will!"

DAN HUGOS, Mauch Chunk Opera House

Jim Thorpe, PA

"Just a quick note to tell you how GREAT Back to the Garden was. Really a top notch production and great musicianship across the board. You have a winner on your hands with them, and we will definitely be eager to have them back next season!"

OWEN SMITH

Cohoes Music Hall

Cohoes, NY

"On behalf of the Friends Of Lasdon Park & Arboretum I would like to thank Back To The Garden 1969 for two years of great performances at the park. We look forward to many more years of the Woodstock experience at our summer concert series"

TED KOZLOWSKI

Lasdon Park & Arboretum, Katonah, NY

"The fact that Back To The Garden 1969 has multiple talented male and female singers, allowing them to closely approximate vocals as diverse as Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Joe Cocker, Richie Haven and CSN&Y, really sets them apart from many other tributes."

BILL BRANDENBERG

Tuesday Night Tributes, Woodbridge, NJ

"The highlight of the day was Back To The Garden 1969 with their fantastic renditions of the music from the actual Woodstock concert. Gary Adamson is a joy to work with. Needless to say, we will have them return every August for our festival."

JAN PALAGGI

Palaia Winery, Highland Mills, NY

"Thank you for a moving trip back in time for a glorious celebration of the Woodstock concert. This historic event was captured perfectly by your rousing performances that represent a unique time in this country’s history."

DEBRA FEIMAN

Program Coordinator, BAMM Concert Series

Mahopac Public Library

"On behalf of the Katonah American Legion Post 1575, I want to thank you for our trip “back to the garden!” It was truly a special concert that transformed the American Legion Post into Woodstock, complete with rain and barefoot fans dancing in the grass."

RICHARD WILLIAMS

1st Vice Commander, Sons Of The American Legion Squadron 1575

Katonah, NY

"Back to The Garden 1969 is more than a reminiscence, more than a tribute. It is a vivid presentation of a period of great American music."

JAMES SHEARWOOD, Executive Director

Arts On The Lake, Kent, NY

"I wanted to take time to write you and let you know how great it has been having your band perform for our community the last few years. I feel so lucky that we found Back to The Garden 1969! The feedback we received from the audience, even months later, has been amazing"

HEATHER KRAKOWSKI, Recreation Leader

Village of Port Chester NY Recreation Dept.

"I wanted to thank Back To The Garden 1969 for performing at Pawling’s “Music By The Lake” summer concert series. Your concert drew the largest crowd we ever had, and the feedback we received from the audience members for weeks afterwards was phenomenal. The audience has let us know that, without a doubt, we should get Back To The Garden 1969 back to Pawling next year!"

MELISSA SMITH, Recreation Director

Town Of Pawling, NY Recreation Department

"From the first song you had captured the crowd and connected with everyone in the park. You could easily tell that each of the members of the band loved performing and had a passion for the music of the Woodstock Era. You are all gifted musicians in every aspect and we are grateful that you shared those talents with us!"

MARIA GALLAGHER

Asst. Superintendent of Recreation

Town Of Mamaroneck Recreation Dept.

"Your show was fun for all ages-particularly for those of us old enough to reminisce about the 60’s. One of the best things was seeing the children enjoying your performance, giving testimony to the timelessness of good music well performed."

PEGGY DEREVLANY

Entertainment Director, Yorktown Grange Fair

"As the Executive Producer of over 45 televised concerts from the Hard Rock Live and numerous other rock concert venues, I have experienced some really great live music. I recently attended a concert by the band “ Back To The Garden 1969,” and this group of musicians has captured the sound and feeling of the Woodstock Festival. This is the truest Woodstock music experience you will ever find."

BILL SUCHY

General Manager/Executive Producer Vision TV

Orlando, Fla.

“'Back To The Garden 1969' recreates the music of the event that transformed a generation. This wonderful group of amazing musicians bring you back to those three days and for many of us it is a moving and wonderful experience. Belongs on Broadway."

LARRY (WEST) WEINSTEIN

“Hat City Kitchen”

Orange, NJ

“'Back to the Garden 1969' gave the residents of Peekskill a night to remember. The music and vocals were amazing. The audience was dancing and singing to the music. If you have an opportunity to bring “Back to the Garden 1969” to your community, do it! They really are amazing!"

JANNINE CULLEN

Recreation Supervisor

Peekskill NY Dept. of Parks and Recreation

"The concert was great. The music of the Woodstock Era brought back memories to all in attendance. Hope to have “Back To The Garden 1969” play for us again."

DON BELMONT

Recreation Supervisor

Somers NY Dept. of Parks and Recreation

“Back To The Garden 1969,” Woodstock Tribute Band, was amazing. I received numerous calls from the membership telling me how terrific you guys were. I hope we have an opportunity to book you again for future events."

TRACY G. FRAUS

General Manager

Hampshire Country Club, Mamaroneck, NY

"If you are looking for a band that plays the classic music of Woodstock as it deserves to be played, it is my pleasure to recommend “Back To The Garden 1969.” They delivered an exciting musical journey back to the late 1960s. Combining superb harmonies with flawless musicianship, there are more than a few moments when you can imagine how it must have felt to actually be at Woodstock (thankfully, minus the mud, rain and bad drugs). Whoever gives them an opportunity to play will be well rewarded."

MARCUS CAINE

Commodore

Echo Bay Yacht Club, New Rochelle, NY

Reviews

Reviews

“These guys are the real deal!”

"Back to The Garden 1969 recreates with skill & spirit the magical music and era that peaked at the Woodstock Music & Arts Festival."

"This is a great show, with a great sampling of what made those three days in 1969 so special. When you see Back To The Garden 1969 on our schedule, don’t wait. They sell out fast!"

This was one of our most popular events to date!"

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“Back To The Garden 1969 was able to send a full house home very happy last August. The variety of music was a big hit with our customers. I am going to guess that they will be sure to circle the date of your return next summer. I know we will!"

"On behalf of the Friends Of Lasdon Park & Arboretum I would like to thank Back To The Garden 1969 for two years of great performances at the park. We look forward to many more years of the Woodstock experience at our summer concert series"

"The fact that Back To The Garden 1969 has multiple talented male and female singers, allowing them to closely approximate vocals as diverse as Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Joe Cocker, Richie Haven and CSN&Y, really sets them apart from many other tributes."

"The highlight of the day was Back To The Garden 1969 with their fantastic renditions of the music from the actual Woodstock concert. Gary Adamson is a joy to work with. Needless to say, we will have them return every August for our festival."

"Thank you for a moving trip back in time for a glorious celebration of the Woodstock concert. This historic event was captured perfectly by your rousing performances that represent a unique time in this country’s history."

"On behalf of the Katonah American Legion Post 1575, I want to thank you for our trip “back to the garden!” It was truly a special concert that transformed the American Legion Post into Woodstock, complete with rain and barefoot fans dancing in the grass."

"Back to The Garden 1969 is more than a reminiscence, more than a tribute. It is a vivid presentation of a period of great American music."

"I wanted to take time to write you and let you know how great it has been having your band perform for our community the last few years. I feel so lucky that we found Back to The Garden 1969! The feedback we received from the audience, even months later, has been amazing"

"Your show was fun for all ages-particularly for those of us old enough to reminisce about the 60’s. One of the best things was seeing the children enjoying your performance, giving testimony to the timelessness of good music well performed."

“'Back To The Garden 1969' recreates the music of the event that transformed a generation. This wonderful group of amazing musicians bring you back to those three days and for many of us it is a moving and wonderful experience. Belongs on Broadway."

LARRY (WEST) WEINSTEIN

“Hat City Kitchen”

Orange, NJ

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“'Back to the Garden 1969' gave the residents of Peekskill a night to remember. The music and vocals were amazing. The audience was dancing and singing to the music. If you have an opportunity to bring “Back to the Garden 1969” to your community, do it! They really are amazing!"

JANNINE CULLEN

Recreation Supervisor

Peekskill NY Dept. of Parks and Recreation

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"The concert was great. The music of the Woodstock Era brought back memories to all in attendance. Hope to have “Back To The Garden 1969” play for us again."

DON BELMONT

Recreation Supervisor

Somers NY Dept. of Parks and Recreation

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“Back To The Garden 1969,” Woodstock Tribute Band, was amazing. I received numerous calls from the membership telling me how terrific you guys were. I hope we have an opportunity to book you again for future events."