Performance comments

HIGHVIEW RESIDENCE - LONDON ONTARIO
"He was really great and liked." 
"Nurses thought you were terrific - You had their (residents) attention as you had ours (staff)."
"Very enjoyable music - old favourites were wonderful."  
"Enjoyed how you walked with the accordion amongst the residents."   

DUNDAS STREET UNITED CHURCH SENIOR GROUP
"We were very impressed with your music and felt very comfortable to sing-along to songs we knew.  We really could think of nothing that you really could improve on.  Thank you for a great afternoon."

MITCHELL NURSING HOME
"Your music variety was great, and many residents request you back."
"Good afternoon Mr Robinson, I stumbled across a YouTube video of yours today of a performance you gave at Mitchell Nursing Home.  I wanted to express my appreciation to you for the wonderful contribution you make through your music to the lives of the residents who live there.  On behalf of my husband's Grandmother (Frieda Mogk) who lives there, thank you from our family."  "The YouTube videos are also wonderful."
"Very entertaining Mr Maestro.  Bless you for your good works." 

JOHN KNOX CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
"The students sang very well with you."
"(Ian) is a master accordionist" - BILL BARNEVELD ex-Principal JKCS

OXFORD REGIONAL NURSING HOME
"it was excellent.  The residents really liked what you played."
"Your playing brought tears to my eyes.  Tears of happiness.  You were wonderful."  "I thoroughly enjoyed your concert."
"Wonderful concert.  Your songs are hand clappers and toe tappers."

WILDWOOD CARE CENTRE ST MARY'S
"The residents loved you."

BONNIE BRAE TAVISTOCK
"Residents like music they can sing-along to.  Overall, great performance.  Nice to see you up moving and nice to hear you tell them where the music is from.  Great job!"
"Great entertainment."  "Excellent concert.  Thank you."

EXTENDICARE LONDON
"Very friendly and talkative with the residents.  Liked how you moved around the room so everyone could see you."

CHATEAU GARDENS AYLMER
"Very enjoyable.  Thank you.  The concert was very well done.  Got involved with the residents which they enjoyed.  Overall was a great performance.  Hope to see you again soon."

'DAYTIME' ROGERS TELEVISION - co-host Brad Janssen
"(Ian) is certainly a craftsman with the accordion."

PARK PLACE WOODSTOCK
"Good variety of music.  The residents enjoy your music.  Great job Ian!"

WOODSTOCK HOSPITAL AUXILLARY DINNER
"You were sensational!  Everyone I know, including myself, enjoyed the evening entertainment.  Strolling among the audience - a plus!"

GRANITE HOUSE LONDON
"It was a great show."  "We really enjoy your music.  Thank you."

COUNTRY MANOR CAMBRIDGE
"It was an honour to have you play for us.  Tremendous concert."

QUEENS VILLAGE LONDON ONTARIO
"Best (musical) programme ever.  Thank you.  The residents enjoyed your programme and would like to see you again in the future."

CHARLES DICKENS PUB - (British Pub Night Fundraiser) 
"Maestro Ian - truly an 'ARTIST' - your playing brings back fond memories of my father playing accordion records until they wore out.  Thank you." Rick Metcalfe

LANGDON RETIREMENT HOME WOODSTOCK
"Residents enjoyed the entertainment."  "Lovely music."

ELMWOOD PLACE LONDON ONTARIO
"Wonderful concert."

TRINITY SCHOOL WOODSTOCK
"We were very pleased with your efforts." - S Hurley Principal

McGARRELL PLACE LONDON ONTARIO
"(We) enjoyed the afternoon.  The music was excellent."

ST LUKE'S PLACE CAMBRIDGE ONTARIO
"Excellent music choices- many songs (the residents) knew to hum or sing-a-long with.  Nice change to hear the accordion, an instrument we don't get to hear very often.  Thank you for your time, you were very much enjoyed!"

MAPLE MANOR TILLSONBURG
"You were wonderful.  Your playing brought tears to my eyes."  "The residents commented - You played songs they knew and interacted with them as a group.  You were jovial and exciting to watch,  The (concert) content was perfect for the English Tea theme."

LEISUREWORLD BRANTFORD
"Excellent, would recommend for further bookings and would highly recommend to other homes.  Very professional and courteous.  Very informative, therefore Residents had a better understanding and appreciation of songs."

WAVERLEY MANSION
"Nice wide variety of songs - all countries - covered all bases.  Programme content very good.  Very positive feed back from the residents."

McCORMICK HOME
"Great work introducing songs and getting everyone involved.  Most residents really enjoyed the performance and request your return."

CARESSANT CARE WOODSTOCK
"(You are) the best entertainer I have heard here."

60th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ST MARY'S
"Very enjoyable playing.  Good music."

MOUNT HOPE ST JOSEPH'S LONDON
"I bring my sister to the Saturday performances.  (Entertainment-wise) you are one of the best."

OXFORD MANOR RETIREMENT HOME INGERSOLL
"You were second to none."

CEDARCROFT PLACE STRATFORD
"Wonderful.  I could have cried throughout (the concert).  Thank you for playing the songs we knew and could sing to.  Please come again soon."

CHELSEY PARK LONDON
"The best time ever.  Please come aain."

MARIAN RESIDENCE CAMBRIDGE
"Thank you so much for coming.  It was enjoyed very much by all.  Next time perhaps we will have it in a larger room - so people can get up and dance if they want to.  Very good selection of music."

WOODSTOCK MUSEUM
"Ian it's Corinne from the Woodstock Museum.  Thank you again for coming out and spending time with us.  The kids loved it!"

"The Woodstock Museum education programme enjoyed having you entertain the children.  They were most interested in your early years of learning to play.  thanks so much."

QUEENS SQUARE TERRACE (formerly Terraces by Hallman)
"I hope you will be able to come back to Queens Square Terrace.  Thank you for your music, you played what the residents enjoy."

SOUTH GATE CENTRE WOODSTOCK
"Thanks Ian.  Your (concert programme) was wonderful and much appreciated.  We will be sure to have you back soon."

COLLEGE AVENUE SECONDARY SCHOOL
"Thank you so much for joining us and helping us out (live & silent auction).  It was great to listen to your music."  Paul Panayi Pricipal

THAMESFORD LIONS CLUB
"I liked it when you walked around and played.  Very nice." 
"Thanks for all the old songs that we could sing a-long to." 
"Although I am not musical I recognised every tune and enjoyed every one."  "A great performance.  Thank you."
"Ian, thanks for putting on a nice programme for us on Monday night and for providing our Ladies night with your entertainment."

ST DAVID'S CHURCH WOODSTOCK
"Great afternoon.  Thanks so much."