Testimonials

"Heard Mary Anne Riehl the other night. What a lovely surprise! She is...a singer who sings with taste and impeccable pitch...a singer who brings her story to the lyrics and...oh, yeah, she swings too. Listen and you'll hear what I mean."
-- Larry Novak

"A delightful, charismatic entertainer, Mary Anne's superior professionalism and talent shine through in a warm and gentle way."
-- Polly Gricus, Valley Lo Club

"Mary Anne Riehl demonstrates qualities seldom heard today. She sings songs straight from the heart, and as the lyric and melody suggest."
-- Roger DeVito, Green Dolphin Street

"I first met Mary Anne when she sang on the Don McNeill Breakfast Club radio show. I played guitar, and Mary Anne was the show's female vocalist. She is an accompanist's dream. Not only in her voice lovely, but she can swing, too. She can interpret a ballad convincingly - the real test of a singer's depth."
-- Patrick Ferreri, guitarist

"As the person who 'discovered' Mary Anne in Louisville and helped launch her career in broadcasting, I assure you that she is a performer with the rare talent of connecting with her audience, both on and off the stage. Her repertoire embraces the whole range of songs that audiences love, and she delivers them with warmth, sincerity and obvious joy. This lady was born to sing!"
-- Chuck Stephen, former producer/director, ABC Radio Network

"Mary Anne's concerts always attract a crowd. The songs she sings bring warmth, life and inspiration."
-- Margaret Rzenno, Presbyterian Homes, The Moorings of Arlington Heights

"Our group is still talking about the show and how wonderful it was. We were honored to be at the premier show of the Nightclub in the Afternoon at Pop's Highwood. It was entertaining and a great change to get the old guys up and dancing to some of those beautiful "oldies" that you and your fabulous trio performed! We all left with warm fuzzy feelings! Thanks for the new memories!"
-- "ROOFER's", Really Optimistic Older Folks Enjoying Retirement

"For myself, I feel that Nightclub in the Afternoon provided our group with an enjoyable afternoon of great music in an elegant setting. The stylish musicians and vocalist made it feel like a classic evening in a swank nightclub; the mood, music and dancing transformed and ordinary afternoon into an extraordinary event."
-- Nina Kuzniak, Manager, Mather Cafe Plus, Norwood Park

"Nightclub in the Afternoon" is the most original and innovative concept I've had the sincere pleasure to be involved with for sometime. Mary Anne's lovely voice, stage presence, and energy transported her audience to a far away time and place in their lives. Whether you're 81 or 18 this show will entertain you, get you singing along, dancing, and will certainly warm your heart. A must-see performance!"
-- Jackie Jaeger, Private Events Director, Pops For Champagne - Pops Highwood

"The music was terrific; it was reminiscent of music from the good old days, and it really felt like a nightclub - only in the afternoon."
-- Irene Prill, Chicago, IL

"The music was excellent. We enjoyed ourselves immensely!"
-- Leon and Virginia Swieca, Chicago, IL