PRESS REVIEWS


"As you know, I love working with vocalists. As for your vocal take on "God Bless The Child", this is a very good performance and you have a very good voice, complete with a great tone and a great delivery - a terrific job - you deliver the goods."

- David Foster, the Legendary Multi-award winning musician, record producer, composer, singer, songwriter, and arranger. (this review is courtesy of TONOS Pro Musician's Site, of which Mr. Foster was a founding member)


" I can't tell you about Yolanda King's songs - I stopped hearing the words and spent all my time swimming in that voice of hers. I can tell you she's a wonderful singer. She definately leans into Country Music, and if Country is really lucky they'll keep her. If not, look out Amanda Marshall - the soul boat is about to get rocked."

- Frank Peebles, Prince George Free Press


"Yolanda has the edge - without a doubt one of the stongest up and coming Canadian talents - delightful."

- Paul Evans, President, Boake-Evans Entertainment Productions Ltd.


The Windjammer lounge is too small a venue for this spellbinding storyteller and vocalist. It was standing room only last night for her "Nat King Cole Tribute" !!!

- Barbara Spurll, Norwegian Sun




CRUISE REVIEWS


The Yolanda King Trio have worked well during their time on the Island Princess. They have performed strongly in a demanding role and have ensured the Wheelhouse is one of the strongest entertainment venues on the ship. Their repertoire is ideal for the Wheelhouse, their song selection is always appropriate and their performance level is always of the highest order.

Overall assessment - Exceeds Standard

- Nick Connell, Musical Director, Island Princess

Yolanda and her band "Cruise Control" do an excellent job entertaining our passengers and are particularily effective on our theme nights. Yolanda is a very good singer with a positive and professional attitude. These attributes together with a strong work ethic and a meticulous attention to personal appearance make Yolanda a welcome addition to any entertainment department. I look forward to working with Yolanda and "Cruise Control" again in the future.

Overall assessment - Exceeds Standard

- Terry Belanger, Musical Director, Diamond Princess

I enjoyed working with Yolanda and her band. Quality musicianship & a consistently positive stage presence: good rapport with audience. The group is very versatile, individually talented & able to play a wide range of styles from strict ballroom to high energy tunes. Yolanda also sings well in Spanish and French. The quartet consistently played what passengers wanted. The group was always very reliable, dressed smartly & respectful. The band did a great job on Island Night playing "power ballads", high energy tunes & the "games" portion with the Cruise Director and staff. Even when the weather for Island Night was not ideal, the quartet performed with smiles! - A pleasure!

Overall assessment - Exceeds Standard

- Gordon Hough, Musical Director, Island Princess

Yolanda King and her quartet have been a pleasure to have on board. They do anything we ask of them, especially with regards to theme nights and are a stand out on Island Nights. I wish her the best of luck on the new Island Princess.

Overall assessment - Exceeds Standard

- Randy Turenne, Musical Director, Sun Princess

Yolanda has a very good voice and has performed consistently in the "Stage Door", providing a wide variety of dance music. I'd be happy to work with her again.

Overall assessment - Exceeds Standard

- Sarah Drier, Musical Director, Crown Princess

Yolanda was friendly and I think made people feel good to watch and hear her work. She was always well groomed and punctual with work duties.

Overall assessment - Exceeds Standard

- Steve Lee, Musical Director, Golden Princess

Yolanda is a very gifted singer with superior vocal ability and stage presence. She would be a huge asset to any ship or land-based entertainment program.

- Kevin McDonough, Musical Director, Island Princess

It was standing room only last night for the "Nat King Cole Tribute" !!! Yolanda King is a spellbinding storyteller and vocalist!!!

- Barbara Spurll, Norwegian Sun

The best band we've ever experienced! This band not only has an exceptional repetoire but they are all extremely talented musicians. They all went out of their way to keep the audience happy and involved.

- B. Baseghi, L. Breeze, Diamond Princess

Enjoyed dancing to their music. Very personable and talented!

- R. Ehrig, Diamond Princess

Thank you for the beautiful entertainment in the Centrum. The singer and playing was very relaxing, enjoyable and romantic

- F. Washington, Grandeur of the Seas

As a final comment I would like to say how very much we enjoyed the music in the Centrum every evening. Their voices are beautiful, selection excellent and the woman has an exceptional rapport with the audience

- B. Bullions, Grandeur of the Seas

The Yolanda King Trio was excellent. Her voice was beautiful and the selection was very good. My only change would be to put her in the Schooner Bar for a little more romantic experience

- S. Borgia, Grandeur of the Seas

Music at the Centrum was very good

- A. Chow, Grandeur of the Seas

Centrum entertainment was great

- J. Link, Grandeur of the Seas

Midnight Sun in Centrum above average - excellent

- K. Miller, Legend of the Seas

Music excellent in the Champagne Bar

- J. Coombs, Legend of the Seas

Lady singer in the middle of the ship has a terrific voice and selection of songs

- T. Furuike, Legend of the Seas

Yolanda's voice - MMM! We even bought her record in the giftshop

- B. Zeller, Grandeur of the Seas

Yolanda is a GEM!

- W. Hill, Grandeur of the Seas

Best live entertainment was the Midnight Sun Trio. She should be in a lounge

- D. Jarchow, Legend of the Seas

All of the musicians from the pool duo, orchestra and trio in Champagne Bar were great. My favorite was the Midnight Sun

- D. Kahn, Legend of the Seas

Midnight Sun was an excellent group for pre and post dinner dancing. Suggest having this group play in Viking Crown Lounge before and after dinner

- R. Savage, Grandeur of the Seas

The group with the young woman singer in Champagne Bar was very good. Should be playing in one of the dance lounges

- B. Giese, Legend of the Seas

The live music of the Yolanda King Trio was particularly enjoyable

- D. Dewitt, Grandeur of the Seas

King Trio in Centrum was great

- P. Sloan, Grandeur of the Seas

Yolanda excellent singer, beautiful talent

- C. Huse, Grandeur of the Seas

Midnight Sun outstanding!

- M. Eaton, Legend of the Seas

The group Midnight Sun were wonderful! Perhaps offer some purchasing of their recordings

- B. Stipac, Legend of the Seas

The live Trio was excellent

- L. Lee, Grandeur of the Seas

The music group Midnight Sun was a pleasure to listen to.

- J. Sandtone, Legend of the Seas

We enjoyed the piano player, singer and drummer

- D. Line, Grandeur of the Seas

Female singer in Champagne Bar was excellent

- J. Schultz, Legend of the Seas

Midnight Sun entertainment excellent

- L. Gray, Legend of the Seas

Yolanda King Trio - Superb!

- L. Guerra, Grandeur of the Seas

Yolanda King Trio played "our song" for us and we didn't even have to ask the next time

- D. Tutak, Grandeur of the Seas

Loved the Yolanda King Trio for dancing

- C. Huddleston, Grandeur of the Seas

The Yolanda Trio band was truly wonderful. We danced every night she played

- C. Prince, Grandeur of the Seas

Yolanda's music was excellent. Brings to us a lot of memories and good for dancing

- J. K. Lee, Grandeur of the Seas

Yolanda King Trio great!

- B. Thames, Grandeur of the Seas

The female lounge singer was excellent

- A. Wade, Grandeur of the Seas

Yolanda King Trio was wonderful!

- C. Lestingi, Grandeur of the Seas

Yolanda and company were FINE!

- L. Hawkins, Grandeur of the Seas

Yolanda Trio - very good!

- D. Janquitto, Grandeur of the Seas

The Y. King Trio was delightful

- D. Golenski, Grandeur of the Seas

Female singer very good

- J. Sears, Grandeur of the Seas

Yolanda King would make a great band for dancing under the stars

- M. Buchanan, Grandeur of the Seas

Yolanda King Trio was excellent

- C. Balmes, Grandeur of the Seas

Favorite entertainers were Yolanda Trio, easy listening

- T. Darnell, Grandeur of the Seas

Yolanda Trio Great

- L. Livingston, Grandeur of the Seas

Yolanda King Trio excellent

- E. Eshbach, Grandeur of the Seas

King Trio is your only good group!

- R. Pace, Grandeur of the Seas

Especially enjoyed Yolanda King Trio

- D. Richards, Grandeur of the Seas

Music in the Centrum is great

- A. King, Grandeur of the Seas

Yolanda King Trio was excellent

- J. Romano, Grandeur of the Seas

Music and singing in centrum excellent

- C. Hamby, Grandeur of the Seas

Yolanda King Trio excellent

- T. Hartly, Grandeur of the Seas

Live music - Yolanda Trio excellent !!!

- A. Teruel, Grandeur of the Seas