Tour Itinerary (back to top)
Past itineraries - sorted by state and performance date (view)

8/16/08 9:00 PM Renseselaer, IN Saint Joseph's College
8/21/08 11:00 AM Lebanon, IL McKendree University
8/21/08 7:00 PM Charleston, IL Eastern Illinois University
8/23/08 8:00 PM Clinton, IA Ashford University
8/24/08 5:00 PM Trenton, MO North central Missouri College
8/25/08 5:00 PM Kansas City, MO Avila University
8/26/08 12:00 PM Decatur, IL Richland Community College
8/27/08 12:00 PM Cape Girardeau, MO Southeast Missouri State University
8/30/08 7:00 PM Jacksonville, IL Illinois College
9/3/08 11:00 AM Skokie, IL Oakton Community College - Ray Hartsein Campus
9/4/08 11:00 AM Des Plaines, IL Oakton Community College
9/5/08 7:00 PM Kearney, NE University of Nebraska at Kearney
9/8/08 11:30 AM Canton, IL Spoon River College
9/9/08 8:00 PM Rockford, IL Rockford College
9/10/08 11:00 AM Springfield, IL Lincoln Land Community College
9/10/08 9:30 PM Cedar Rapids, IA Coe College
9/11/08 5:00 PM Des Moines, IA AIB College of Business
9/12/08 8:00 PM Rock Island, IL Augustana College
9/13/08 4:00 PM Naperville, IL North Central College
9/17/08 12:00 PM Richmond, KY Eastern Kentucky University
9/19/08 11:00 PM Columbia, SC University of South Carolina - Columbia
9/20/08 11:30 AM Farmville, VA Longwood University
9/25/08 8:30 PM West Point, NY United States Military Academy
9/26/08 10:00 PM Allentown, PA Muhlenberg College
9/27/08 10:00 PM University Park, PA Penn State University - Main Campus
9/30/08 9:00 PM Ottumwa, IA Indian Hills Community College
10/1/08 6:00 PM St. Joseph, MO Missouri Western State University
10/2/08 9:00 PM Lamoni, IA Graceland University
10/3/08 7:30 PM Crete, NE Doane College
10/4/08 2:00 PM Kansas City, MO Arrowhead Pavilion
10/7/08 5:30 PM Sarasota, FL Ringling School of Art & Design
10/8/08 8:30 PM Newberry, SC Newberry College
10/11/08 12:00 PM Greenwood, SC Lander University
10/24/08 9:00 PM Hoboken, NJ Stevens Institute of Technology
10/29/08 10:30 AM Auburn, NY Cayuga Community College
11/4/08 11:00 AM Bangor, ME Husson College
11/6/08 10:30 PM Norton, MA Wheaton College
11/7/08 9:00 PM Beverly, MA Endicott College
11/19/08 11:00 AM Saint Cloud, MN Saint Cloud Technical College
11/26/08 11:00 AM Muskegon, MI Muskegon Community College
12/3/08 11:00 AM Sugar Grove, IL Waubonsee Community College

1/21/09 12:00 PM Dunmore, PA Penn State University - Worthington Scranton
1/23/09 7:00 PM Hiram, OH Hiram College
2/11/09 11:00 AM Moorhead, MN Minnesota State Community and Technical College
4/16/09 12:00 PM Augusta, ME University of Maine - Augusta
4/18/09 12:00 PM Bangor, ME University College of Bangor

Reviews and comments (back to top)
Performance date: Nov. 14, 2007
The show was wonderful!! The students loved it and requested him again for next year. I would call it a success.
Michelle Herzberg, Director of Student Activities, Mid Plains Community College – North Platte, NE

Performance date: Nov. 13, 2007
All went well at the John Rush show. We had around 40 in attendance, which is a good number for this college. The only activity we have with bigger numbers is a dance. John did a great job and I have heard a lot of positive feedback from the students. They enjoyed the evening’s show.
Sharon Kircher, Director of Student Activities, Mid Plains Community College – McCook, NE

Performance date: Nov. 12, 2007
John's performance was good. He has added more lights and sound to his show since the last time I had seen him on one of my campuses, which was nice. Any time an artist can do that it makes my life so much easier!
Andrew Pflipsen, Area Coordinator/Student Activities, Morningside College – Sioux City, IA

Performance date: Nov. 7, 2007
John Rush’s performance was great, the students really enjoyed him. They would have had him play for another 2 hours!! It was a great coffeehouse performance, probably the best of our semester! He was great to work with, especially with his own sound and lights; it saved me a lot of time and frustration. Tell him thank you very much for the awesome performance!
Theresa Brewer, Asst. Director Student Activities, Alvernia College, Reading, PA

Performance date: Nov. 6, 2007
John's performance went very well. He was great to work with! The students said that he is the best dinner time performer that they have seen in our dining hall.
Amanda Townsend, CAB Director - Hobart & William Smith College, Geneva, NY

Performance date: Oct. 10, 2007
The concert went well. John performed on the coldest day of the year in Indy (so far). It was great to have fall weather for our event. John was a trooper – I’m sure that his hands must have been quite cold by the end of the evening! Audience response was wonderful (once folks understood that they could choose songs!). We logged around 200 people throughout the evening. I hope that John enjoyed the crowd!John was great to work with. I thought it was funny that he was surprised when I offered to help him set up. It was a relief to know that John was completely capable of doing the set up himself (I’m no help, and often need to hire someone from campus operations to be there ‘just in case.’ Thanks for recommending John. We will keep you in mind as we begin to prepare for the spring.
Angelia Zielke, Director of Student Activities, Marian College – Indianapolis, IN

Performance date: Oct. 10, 2007
The John Rush show went great! The students really interacted with him and had a great response! He was a fantastic addition to our event and he was great to work with! He was really easy going and friendly to everyone. Thank you and please thank John for the great program!
McKenzie Carrel, Student Program Advisor, Marian College – Indianapolis, IN

Performance date: Oct. 3, 2007
John did a great job. Students really enjoyed him. He was easy to work with and that really helps. We were outside for the event and a lot was going on, but word on the street is they liked him.
Pat Bristor, Activities Director - Waynesburg College, Waynesburg, PA

Performance date: Sep. 29, 2007
Just wanted to let you know what everything with John Rush went really well. He was really easy to work with and put on a great show. Thanks for your help with everything.
Heather Lengyel - CAB, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT

Performance date: Sep. 22, 2007
Everything went well on Saturday. John arrived early and got setup with no problems. The students on the programming board enjoyed working with him. His sound, as always, was amazing.
Matthew Kitchie, Asst. Director Student Activities - Longwood University, Longwood, VA

Performance date: Aug. 14, 2007
Everything went well with John Rush. He was an awesome performer and the audience responded well to him. Thanks so much for checking on how things went.
Lori Kelley, Coordinator of Student Activities, Highland Community College – Highland, KS

Performance date: May 4, 2007
John was magnificent. Our students were really impressed with the variety of music he was able to play, and he was able to get the event moving and make it more successful than years past. We really enjoyed his being here and have only had great feedback.
Cassandra Pickens, Asst. Program Director, Penn College of Technology, Williamsport, PA

Performance Date: April 30, 2007
He was fantastic. We actually ran into a problem on Sunday night (the building was shut down, event was postponed, long story) and John agreed to come back Monday night…he’s always a pleasure to work with…
Josh Brandfon, Grad Asst. for UCONN - Storrs, CT

Performance date: April 21, 2007
People flippin' loved him. There were about 500-600 people there and people were very impressed by his skills. A lot of positive feedback was given.
Bob Bergman - Coordinator of Campus Activities Muskingum College, New Concord, OH

Performance Date: April 4, 2007
the show went very well. There were a lot of things going on that day, but John was a pleasure to work with and his music was very well received. He's a keeper!!
Kimberly Heft, Coordinator of Campus Life, Metropolitan Community College - Maple Woods - Kansas City, MO

Performance Date: April 3, 2007
It was great! We had a very good response from the students and hopefully we’ll have him again next year. We’ll be reviewing the acts this summer again. J
Molly Murawski, Student Relations Coordinator, Dunwoody College – Minneapolis, MN

Performance Date: March 27, 2007
Everything went very well with John Rush. Audience was very receptive to his performance. Many of them were even singing along with the songs that they knew. John was very friendly and connected well with the audience. Overall a great performance.
Jammie Shaffer, SAC President, Southwest Minnesota State University - Marshall, MN

Performance Date: March 17, 2007
Hey George - John Rush was great this weekend! We ended up starting the show a little late, but then John played for two hours. Students were engaged in the music the whole time and no one left (which was the most impressive thing to me). And he was able to make fun of you during the show, which made it that much better. Thanks for checking up.
Bob Bergmann, Coordinator Student Activities - Muskingum College, New Concord, OH

Performance Date: March 7, 2007
John was, as always, terrific! The students here really love him and I think he sold a few cd’s.
Please keep me updated as to when he’s in the NH area! I’ll probably start planning the Fall What’s On Wednesday schedule in May/early June.
Brett Mongeon, Coordinator Cummuter Services, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH

Performnace Date: March 2, 2007
John Rush was fantastic! He arrived on time and was very pleasant to work with. Additionally, he played significantly beyond his set time which was greatly appreciated!
Amanda Edelman, Music Chair, SUNY - Geneseo, NY

Performance date: March 1, 2007
John did a great job. The students were requesting songs and stayed for his entire performance. He never disappoints.
Matt Cipriano, Diector Student Life, Bucks County Community College, Newtown, PA

Performance date: March 1, 2007
I just wanted to say Thanx again for helping us get John Rush back to campus. He did an AMAZING job yesterday, and the students loved him. Hope we can do business again sometime soon.
Brooke Leibowitz, Entertainment Chair, Bucks County Comm College, Newtown, PA

Performance Date: Feb. 14, 2007
John went over real well. He had the place “rocking” and it was a nice party atmosphere with the free food we had out. Looked like students were enjoying it. And John is very nice to work with—not demanding or difficult which is what I like.
Mary Lonsdale, Director of Student Activities, Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny, IA

Performance Date: Feb. 12, 2007
John was great. I had great feed back. It had been a long time since I had live music for a noon time show. I had several people tell me it was nice to hear live music. I know noon time shows are very difficult for the entertainer but John did very well.
Diane Engle, Coordinator of Student Activities, Barton County Community College - Great Bend, KS

Performance Date: Feb. 13, 2007
It was FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Having a concert with free lunch we had a good crowd and lots of compliments from students and staff!!! John was great. We gave away 720 slices of pizza!!! and John was great he even went over by ½ hour!!!! Thanks so much and if you have anything, good deal, in April let us know we are now looking for our spring fling stuff!! D
Debie Smith, Campus Life Assistant, Crowder College - Neosho, MO

Performance Date: Feb. 8, 2007
John Rush was great! We loved him and the Coconut song was the BEST!!! Lots of laughs and smiles all the way around. The guys enjoyed his musical talents and wide variety as well.
Cassie Slagle, SAB VP, Viterbo University - La Crosse, WI

Performance Date: Feb. 7, 2007
We just finished our show w/ John Rush. John did a great job and we would ove to have him back next year. I'll be in contact with you to get some things scheduled early.
Joe Alstat, Director of Student Development, Heartland Community College - Normal, IL

Performance Date: Feb. 5, 2007
Great performance by John, our students really enjoyed him. I will definitely have him back. did a great job involving the crowd.
Kevin Allen, Director of Student Life, Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Moorhead, MN

Performance Date: Jan. 27, 2007
John was great! The students really liked him a lot and they will definitely have him back again for other events. :) The weather was horrible, but he made it down to us safely and got set up in no time and did a great show. I met with the students in charge today and they mentioned how fun and easy going he was, how personable he was with the students and they really enjoyed his performance. Thank you for your help with getting him here, I'm so glad it worked out.
Jennifer Schreer, Associate Director for Programs and Events, Albion College - Albion, MI

Performance Date: Jan. 25, 2007
John did a fantastic job! We drew an initial crowd of about 100 and the audience loved him. He was great to work with and we really enjoyed his show. Please let him know that we loved having him up here and we'd love to bring him back. I'll fill out a NACA eval, too.
Michelle Thalacker, Director of Student Affairs & Leadership, Lake Superior State University - Sault Sainte Marie

Performance Date: Jan. 20, 2007
All went well! John is so easy to work with -- very understanding of the "event planning stress". The students were very receptive.
Karen Kruse Homolka, Assistant Dean of Students, Illinois College - Jacksonville, IL

Performance Date: Jan. 17, 2006
John did a fine job. He was very supportive of our student who opened for them including complimenting him on how well he played guitar. John connected well with the audience and developed a very enthusiastic group up near the stage. He kept playing and playing. We had a big crowd, bigger than we anticipated. They had good energy and John meet their energy.
Everyone had a good time. I also appreciated the email contact with John and his afternoon phone call.
He was easy to work with and followed through on items very well. Thanks for your help with the show.
Bob Rodda, Director of Student Life, College of Wooster, OH

Performance Date: January 11, 2007
The show went great. John was great to work with. He was one of the nicest performers I have ever dealt with. The audience loved picking the songs to play.
Chris Falls, Music Chair, University of Pittsburgh, Bradford, PA

Performance Date: Dec. 11, 2006
John did a great job at Midnight Breakfast. Our Chaplain, and our Dean of Students absolutely loved him!
Jennifer Furner, DSA, Keuka College, Keuka Park, NY

Performance Date: Dec. 4, 2006
The show was great! John was wonderful and was extremely easy to work with. Most everyone had a blast. We wish that we could’ve had more time with him. I will definitely pass his name on to other people that I know. Thanks a million.
Demetrius Williams, Lake Erie College, Painesville, OH

Performance Date: December 9, 2006
John was great; a consummate professional. He is great to work with and the kids love him. He even avoids some lyrics as they may be offensive (we had several faculty kids in the audience). He establishes a great rapport with the audience and offer insightful commentary on the bands or songs he plays. I plan to have him back again and again and again and again!!!!
David Eckardt, Suffield Academy, Suffield, CT

Performance Date: Dec. 10, 2006
John Rush was great at Sunday’s event. The students enjoyed his music and he had a full audience throughout the entire night. He’s an easy-going guy and a pleasure to work with. Thank you so much for your help with setting this up – looking forward to working with you again in the future.
Robyn Kaplan, Grad Assistant, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Performance date: December 7, 2006
We love John Rush! He puts on a fantastic show and is certainly a crowd pleaser. Having the show in our dining hall was wonderful because students who do not generally attend activities stayed throughout the performance and were requesting songs. It is always a pleasure to have John Rush at Castleton!
Melissa Paradee, Director of Student Activities, Castleton State College, Castleton, VT

Performance Date: December 9, 2006
John was great; a consummate professional. He is great to work with and the kids love him. He even avoids some lyrics as they may be offensive (we had several faculty kids in the audience). He establishes a great rapport with the audience and offer insightful commentary on the bands or songs he plays. I plan to have him back again and again and again and again!!!!
David Eckardt, Suffield Academy, Suffield, CT

Performance Date: Dec. 10, 2006
John Rush was great at Sunday’s event. The students enjoyed his music and he had a full audience throughout the entire night. He’s an easy-going guy and a pleasure to work with. Thank you so much for your help with setting this up – looking forward to working with you again in the future.
Robyn Kaplan, Grad Assistant, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Performance date: December 7, 2006
We love John Rush! He puts on a fantastic show and is certainly a crowd pleaser. Having the show in our dining hall was wonderful because students who do not generally attend activities stayed throughout the performance and were requesting songs. It is always a pleasure to have John Rush at Castleton!
Melissa Paradee, Director of Student Activities, Castleton State College, Castleton, VT

Performance Date: Dec. 1, 2006
Actually, that day was a "Snow Day" for our campus and it was closed for the day, but we still had John and it was an amazing turnout! We had a little over 60 students there! :) We were happy with it. Also, John is great to work with. So nice and personal and easy with his set up and tear down. He always put on a great show and involves the audience! He lets you enjoy yourself!! Thanks and have a great day!! :)
Chad Driscoll, Saint Ambrose University - Davenport, IA

Performance Date: Nov. 30, 2006
John Rush did a great job and the students were pleased with his performance because they stuck around for the entire show. John was so easy to work with, I really appreciated that!
Kami Weis, Student Services Coordinator, University of Wisconsin at Marshfield - Marshfield, WI

Performance date: October 10, 2006
Everything went great! The students really seemed to like him and enjoy his style. He was a great guy! Thank you so much!
Lindsay Kight, Director of Student Activities, University of Arkansas at Monticello

Performance Date: Oct. 20, 2006
As usual John was GREAT. We just love him and he is more than welcome to come back again. He is one of those performers that fits well with us. The parents during our family weekend really love him. His mix audience appeal is just wonderful. My 11 year old thought he was cool.
Felicia Bumpus, Assistant Director Student Activities, University of Detroit Mercy - Detroit, MI

Performance Date: Oct. 18, 2006
John was an amazing performer and the reaction from the student’s here at Marian was outstanding! John had a very laid back attitude and was personable and interactive with our students, as an event planner for the campus, this was very impressive. We have already talked about bringing John back to campus next year J.
Liz Bergen, Student Program Advisor, Marian College - Indianapolis, IN

Performance Date: Oct. 19, 2006
The students loved John. They have already asked if I would bring him back.
I also enjoyed the music of John Rush. He sang some of my favorite songs and we had great conversation. He relates well with college students. Thank you for recommending John Rush.
Cassandra Fluker, Director of Student Activities, Henry Ford Community College - Dearborn, MI

Performance Date: Oct. 12, 2006
The show was great, Im glad that we booked him it was great. JOHN WAS AWESOME. So thanks again, we really had a good time with John.
Ryan Hopper, Spotlight Music Chair, University of Central Missouri -Warrensburg, MO

Performance Date: Sept. 26, 2006
John is the BOMB! We /I Love to have him on campus he does a great job and the students love to hear him. I want to bring him next year for our Fall fest. I'll have to get a date together early so he can be our School opening!
Krissie Harris, Coordinator of Student Activities, Oakton Community College - Des Plaines, IL

Performance Date: Sept. 22, 2006
John was AWESOME as usual!! He really did a great job interacting with the audience. He is always so easy to work with and fun to have at our school. This is the fourth time that I have seen him perform and I was confident that he would put on another great show for us! Thanks!!
Crystal Sutter, Director of Campus Activities, Quincy University - Quincy, IL

Performance Date: Sept. 19, 2006
John was great! The show went well – we had a decent turn out and people stayed the entire time – I’d count that a success in my book. I was afraid they’d show up, take some food and leave. That didn’t happen though. We had students dancing and having a great time. John was wonderful and easy to work with! We’d love to have him back in the future!
Jennifer Vincent, Director of Student Activities, Mid-Plains Community College - North Platte, NE

Performance Date: Sept. 12, 2006
John is a phenomenal performer! We had a big crowd. They really thought he was good. Several of our faculty and staff commented on how good he was. I hope he goes far. Our Student Activities Council purchased four of his CD’s to give away at future events.
Elaine Peterson, Director of Student Activities, Marshalltown Community College - Marshalltown, IA

Performance Date: Sept. 18,2006
Have heard nothing but good things about last night’s performance by John Rush. Everyone seemed to have a great time and enjoyed the performance. They especially enjoyed the fact they could make special requests. He was very professional and entertaining. Many of the students even hung around afterwards to visit with him.
Sharon Kircher, Office of Student Life, Mid-Plains Community College - McCook, NE

Performance Date: Sept. 14, 2006
The John Rush show went great- the audience really interacted with him, he is a very talented, unique performer and he did a great job accomodating the requests of the audience.
Emily Soldner, Lead Commissioner, Concordia College - Moorhead, MN

Performance Date: Sept. 13,2006
John was great….the audience was pleased…they stuck around pretty well…always a true test with our students since we’re basically a commuter campus and the entertainment runs during the lunch hour…plus, our students can be very fickle…so John did quite well…he’s truly a professional…I appreciate his self-sufficiency too! : )
Tammie Stahl, Student Activities Specialist, Lakeshore Technical College - Cleveland, WI

Performance Date: Sept. 14, 2006
This is Matt from CEC. I want to let you know you (and your artists) are always welcome and that we were also thankful to be working with you. John had an excellent show, and was extreemly easy to work with. With new commissioners each year I think the first events are the most difficult, however with an artist like John things get alot easier. Thanks again!
Matt Johnson, Campus Entertainment Commissioner, Concordia College - Moorhead, MN

Performance Date: Sept. 8, 2006
Everything went great Friday night! John Rush was very organized and gave great direction for the student helpers setting up. His performance was great--we had high attendance and I've had several students say they have kept hearing from other students about the show! We thoroughly enjoyed having John! :)
Nicole Lovki, Assistant Director Student Activities, Waldorf College - Forest City, IA

Performance date: August 30, 2006
As always , John was great! We seemed to have more students attend this year - I think because it was the first week of classes - you have to get their attention early on! So, I would be looking to do the same thing next year. Can you pencil me in for a Weds. - the week prior to Labor Day , 2007 ?
Amy Lainoff, Director of Res. Life, Southern Maine Community College, Portland, ME

Performance Date: Aug. 29, 2006
John was great. The students enjoyed him a lot. We put John in the cafeteria during the lunchtime rush, so lots of students got a chance to see him and request some songs. The Student Activities Board would like to bring him back during the Spring semester, so I'll be in contact with you about available dates soon. We had a great time, and John is always willing to play longer, so that works well for us when we have a few students still lingering around. We are excited to have him back soon. I'll be in touch!
Alyson Gibbs, Student Activities Coordinator, University of Maine at Presque Isle, ME

Performance date: Aug. 29, 2006
John Rush was GREAT today, as usual! We had him in the cafeteria which seems to be the best spot for him on this campus. The performance was great, and the audience responded really well. Many students expressed interest in seeing him again, and within the next couple weeks we will be discussing having him come up again in the Spring.
Jen Borden, SAB President, University of Maine, Presque Isle, ME

Performance Date: August 24, 2006
John was great we loved having him and the show was engaging and went well. He was easy and fun to work with and I'd recommend him to anyone. Thanks for all your help with this, I look forward to working with you again in the future.
Megan Vesce, President of Student Board of Governers, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Performance Date: August 18, 2006
John was great, as always...we had a nice crowd this year, but everyone that was there, really enjoyed themselves and folks stuck around the entire night.
Jennifer Schreer, Associate Director for Programs and Events, Albion College - Albion, MI

Performance date: May 2, 2006
I wanted to let you know what a success John Rush was at our Spring Picnic this past Tuesday, May 2. The Students loved having John here playing a variety of music. What made his appearance even better was his interaction with the audience throughout the whole time he was performing. So many times I have performers here who play their music great but do not know how to interact with the crowd to get them going and really get into the event. John has no trouble interacting with his audience, he was great. John is a pleasure to work with and that makes my job so much easier. Please thank John for the great show and I look forward to having him back and working with him many more times in the future.
David Cuccinotta, Director Student Activities, Columbia-Greene Cmty College, Hudson, NY

Performance Date: May 5, 2006
Working with John was a pleasure; he's a very kind and talented individual, and totally anticipated all of our needs for his performance. He arrived a little late for his set up, from his gig before us, yet was totally prepared to go when we opened our doors to students, and completely wowed them with his performance. Our many, many thanks to you for engineering the whole thing as well. His performance was perfect! :)
Piper Neddenien, Special Events Chair, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT

Performance date: April 23, 2006
John Rush was a wonderful artist for the women of Cedar Crest to have and a pleasure to work with. He was completely self-sufficient in setting up and tearing down and made for a very smooth production for us, which was great because we had to move our outdoor event to a very tiny indoor space and it was hectic as is. I personally appreciated how he turned what could have been a completely stressful situation into a stress-free performance. He was completely patient and flexible with our needs and wants and did his best to work around what the students wanted and what the situation called for. And the students were so delighted with such an interactive show! His songs were familiar and the students enjoyed that he could play them from memory. That is quite a talent! Overall, we were 200% satisfied with John's performance and we hope to have him back in the very near future in hopefully a more close and intimate setting.
Kiara Brown, Student Activities Coordinator, Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA

Performance date: April 22, 2006
John was great- super nice. He sold 16 CDs which is a big deal here. We don't have an ATM on campus so for students to part with cash is a big thing. Great show. I would like to have him back. Does he have anything booked up here in the fall?
Melissa Hutson, Activities Director, Wells College, Aurora, NY

Performance date: April 4, 2006
The performance went great. All those who went enjoyed it very much. It was a very interactive performance and I didn't hear any negative comments about it.
Lilly Montalvo - UPB, University of Texas - Pan American, Edinburg, TX

Performance Date: April 5, 2006
As always, John's performance was great. He is always a hit at our campus!
Michelle Falcon, Assistant Director Student Activities - University of Houston - Downtown, TX

Performance Date: March 30, 2006
Everyone really enjoyed John. People really got into choosing songs and a few students even knew some of his originals and requested those as well! Thanks again!
Brittany Cameron, University of Dallas SPUD Entertainment Chair, Irving, TX

Performance Date: March 28, 2006
Thanks for sending us John Rush. He was fun and played for at least 1 3/4 hours! Nice guy, too. Say, can you give me his e-mail or forward this to him? He has nice light trees and we are in the market to buy a couple. I wondered where he got them.
Beth Bailey, Assistant Director/Program Manager, Kansas State University

Performance Date: March 16, 2006
John Rush's performance last week went great. This was the second time that we booked him at UDM and it was definitely better than the first. We changed the location and produced better advertising. He interacts with the audience very well and makes the performance overall very enjoyable. Students seemed to enjoy the type of music played and had a good time playing "name that song/artist". We look forward to working with him and Wally's World again next year, possibily in the fall. Thank you and please stay in touch.
Nicola Mucci, SPB Co-Chair, University of Detroit - Mercy - Detroit, MI

Performance Date: March 15, 2006
John Rush was amazing! He was such an easy performer to work with, and he interacted great with our students! He has a good voice. I love how he played songs that students requested. It makes them enjoy theirselves more. We'll definitely keep him in mind for booking next year! Thanks! Have a nice day.
Erin Mareel, SPA President, Siena Heights University - Adrian, MI

Performance Date: March 16, 2006
John was great. I really enjoyed the performance. I also really liked the fact that he had all of his sound equipment etc. That definately made my life easier. The audience did like him a lot. They were a bit shy about requesting songs, but it worked pretty well. I am thinking that we would probably like to have him back again next year. Let me know if he had any suggestions to make our shows better. His feedback would be great too.
Dan Long, Program Coordinator, College for Creative Studies - Detroit, MI

Performance Date: March 3, 2006
Best attendance of the year, all went well. Hope to do a special event with John next year, in the early fall.
Tim Danube, DSA, University of Nebraska - Kearney, NE

Performance Date: March 1, 2006
John was great! He put on an awesome show and everyone had a great time. We had about twice as many students as last time, and they really got into the show. The students really got along with John and it was a big success.
Chuck MacDonell, DSA, Clarkson College - Omaha, NE

Performance Date: February 14, 2006
John was great! Very easy to work with . . . low maintenance, I love it! It was a crazy week, being our Sno-week, so I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off, so it was nice I didn't have to worry about catering to him. :) The students seemed to like him, too! Thanks!
Becky Bourque, Student Activities Advisor, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College - Superior, WI

Performance Date: February 10, 2006
John Rush's performance was incredible. John put on an unbelievable show and i felt honored to be in attendance at such an "intimate" concert. One of the soundmen, who has attended a countless amount of shows at the courtyard for years, was quoted to say that John was one of the most impressive performers he has ever heard at the venue. Also, John was just a really friendly, personable guy who was an overall pleasure to work with. Thank you so much for introducing him to us. John's a truly amazing musician.
Anna Statham,Union Board Concerts Chair, University of Illinois - Champaign, IL

Performance Date: February 8, 2006
John Rush's performance was great! It was the longest we've seen the room stay full during the lunch break. We definitely would like to have him come back in September. I just haven't had a chance to email you yet. Please let me know what dates he is available.
Patti D’Avignon, Student Life, Muskegon Community College, MI

Performance Date: February 1, 2006
John Rush was once again fabulous! He was the perfect kick off for our "What's on Wednesday" series!! Everyone enjoyed listening to him and requesting songs!
Brett J. Mongeon, Coordinator, Off-Campus & Commuter Services,University of New Hampshire

Performance Date: January 28, 2006
John was great. Broke fire code in the Grill. Kids want him back again in April !!
Kelly McGahie, DSA, Phillips Exeter Academy, NH

Performance Date: January 27, 2006
John's show, it was great. It was very nice to have a musician who could set up all his own equipment and work a show by himself. He got there and started right on time. (He mentioned you wouldn't believe this last statement but, it is true). The audience that attended loved that he knew all their favorite songs from way back when and was impressed that he ranged from people like Led Zeplen to more popular boy bands. He was incredibly easy and friendly to work with and we enjoyed the experience. I look forward to working with other Wally's World artists in the future.
Brittany Wirth, Coffeehouse Chair, George Washington University, Washington, DC

Performance Date: January 26, 2006
John's show went well. He was great and the people that were there really enjoyed him. Everyone's request got played and he gave out a free CDs at the end. It was a great night. Thanks for the heads up in getting him here, that was a great call!
Josh Durando, Music Chair, Saint Joseph's University, PA

Performance Date: January 23, 2006
We really enjoyed John as a performer. He had great stage presence and everyone really enjoyed his show as a whole. They liked the mix of originals and covers. I'm glad that he came to our school.
Andrew Embry, SGA Coffeehouse Co-chair, Butler University, IN

Performance Date: December 3, 2005
John was great. The students really enjoyed him and I really appreciated his efforts. He is a consummate professional. He was able to draw kids into his performance and hold their attention for the entire time. The kids wanted more when he left. Th variety of his music spans the decades. We will have him back again in the future.
Dave Eckhardt, Director of Student Affairs, Suffield Academy, CT

Performance Date: November 16, 2005
John Rush was a fantastic!! The students loved having a voice of what to they wanted to hear and have John play. Infact, he actually did not get through all of the requests during the time. He is an amazing guitar player and I have heard so many compliments from the student body. Thanks again.
Emily Loudon, Coffeehouse Coordinator, Mount Union College, OH

Performance Date: November 11, 2005
John Rush was incredible! He was able to connect with students in a way that I have not seen in my time here at Muskingum. Students loved singing along with him. Thanks for all the help this semester. I am looking forward to Scratch Track this weekend.
Bob Bergmann, Coordinator of Campus Activities, Muskingum College, OH

Performance Date: November 5, 2005
John was great and we had a great turnout. Everyone I talked to said that they enjoyed his performance. Thanks for all your help – especially during our transition time here at Susquehanna.
Beth Winger, Coordinator of Campus Activities and Campus Center, Susquehanna University, PA

Performance Date: October 19, 2005
Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner about John Rush's performance. I meant to email you the day after he was on campus, but it got away from me. Anyway, John was great! The students really liked his program and the fact that he took requests. We had tons of requests--more than he could play! It was an impressive show, with the lights and sounds and his interactions with the audience. He was really easy to work with as well. Students really liked him. I would definitely bring him back to campus. Thanks! Take care,
Jenni Kiekow, Director of Student Activities, Cardinal Stritch University, WI

Performance Date: September 24, 2005
Just so you know, John Rush was amazing. He was undoubtedly the easiest artist to work with I have ever had. He used his own sound and lighting, and set and took it down pretty much by himself. No rider requirements besides a hotel? Even local talent we hire ask for more than that! The show ended up going very well. It started out sluggish, however. Most of Elon was at the football game, which did not end until about ten minutes into his show. At this point, there were only two viewers that were not programming affiliated. The room John was playing in has many windows that overlooked much of the crowd leaving the game. We propped open a door and John said something like "I guess I should play something loud to get people's attention." It was the largest crowd I've seen at Saturday Night Live, our weekly show. He was our most expensive Saturday Night Live act of the semester, including full touring bands. But to his defense, he was incredibly easy to please, fun to work with, brought in a huge crowd, and everyone thought he was just amazing. It was nice to work with a rock star that didn't act like one! We'll see you at NACA!
Anthony Warren, SNL Co-Chair, Elon College, NC

Performance Date: September 10, 2005
John Rush went great. I heard lot of great things said about him. He was great to work with as usual. Had no problems and he was very flexible. I had to give him credit it was a hot Saturday afternoon and he played for two hours. The audience really enjoyed him playing the cover songs that people requested. We love John and I know we will want him to come back again next year. The campus always has a good response from him. Thank you so much!
Heidi Haessig, CAB President, Saint Ambrose University, IA

Performance Date: September 9, 2005
John was great. I think the show was awesome and I believe that he had a good time as well. I am sure that we would bring him back when he routes through.
Jeff Venekamp, Director of Student Activities, Augustana College, SD

John Rush was great! On time, professional, and the students loved him, as always.
Lainey Nadeau, St. Joseph’s College of Maine

John Rush was a huge hit at Union College! He sounded great and everyone loved how they could request songs. We are thrilled that he’ll be coming back to campus later this term!
Jenn Bernstein, Union College

John went over great…he has a great voice and his music appeals to many age levels which is great for our college where students range in age from 16 to 80.
Sandra L. Arsenault - Student Activities Program Assistant - Mount Wachusett Community College

The John Rush show was fantastic! He was incredibly nice and so easy to work with. The performance went really well and he got a great response from the students. A good number of people stuck around even after they were done eating to listen to him and request songs. He did a great job interacting with the audience and of course, "coconuts" was a big hit! We have no complaints from this end...it was another successful Wally's World performance and a great way to kick off our spring week!
Bethany Smith, Castleton State College

John Rush was awesome. We definitely want him back next year. We’ll even consider eliminating a few others to have him back twice. I received a ton of positive feedback.
Todd Kreuscher, Dunwoody College of Technology

John Rush was great! I hope to introduce him as a performer for us this fall. He was a great stage performer. Traveling with his own equipment made our jobs a lot easier with our programming budget. I would recommend him to other schools in my area as well.
University of Detroit - Mercy in Detroit, MI - Felicia B. Bumpus, Assistant DSA

John was as awesome performer and amazing to work with. He is really dedicated to his job and giving a great performance. He did a good job incorporating the audience. It kept their attention and really made them feel like they were a part of his show. We were really impressed that he was so personal with everyone. It was the first time a performer remembered everyone's name on our staff and really took an interest in what we do. We were surprised and extremely impressed at this and it definitely made him stand out above other performers.
Baldwin Wallace College

John Rush was AWESOME! I think that he was the best received out of all the other performers that have come from Wally. I told him of our unique audience and set up, and he just went with it and fully succeeded. He is extremely talented, and the students—young and old—seemed to really enjoy his music. They really liked that they could request stuff, and enjoyed his covers as well as his own material. Above that, John was so easy to work with. I don’t think I did anything with set-up, or even so much as get him a pop or some coffee! I really appreciate getting such quality acts that make my life easier when doing student activities.
Andrew Pflipsen - Director of Housing / Student Activities - McCook Community College

John Rush was great! We had a great response to his music and to the show! Actually, I got a few responses from people today that were telling me how upset they were that they missed it! John is a great guy and our students enjoyed everything!
Stephanie Fritz, Monmouth College

" I have been at Upper Iowa for four years and I have not seen a better musician on this campus than John Rush. I have seen him 3 times and it just keeps getting better. Keep up the good work!"
Katie Holaday, SAB President - Upper Iowa University (Fayette)

" He is great!!!!!! He is a fabulous performer and just a great all around guy. I knew that the attendance size would be low, due to other events going on around campus, but those that did attend had a great time. Everyone that attended LOVED him!!! The females found him to also be very attractive :-) You truly have a gifted entertainer amongst your roster! "
Mardell Mommsen, DSA - Clinton Community College (IA)

"It's a challenge to provide activities for tech college students, especially ones that the majority of students will like. But I think we did it with John Rush! I saw a lot of head nodding and toe tapping throughout the room, which is always a good sign! I had people (students and staff) come up to me afterward to tell me how much they enjoyed John's performance. From a professional standpoint, John was fabulous to work with!!! He was very laid back and easygoing. Thanks so much for recommending him! You promised a stellar performance, and you definitely did not let us down...neither did John."
Jen Kelm Pinnow, DSA - Blackhawk Technical College (WI)

"The show was great...John Rush was wonderful to work with...as always! We were not able to have him play past midnight...that was our fault...we didn't think of the fact that he was playing in a residence hall and they have quiet hours. John had no problem with the change...he is very understanding and accommodating. Other then that mix-up on our part...the event was great...the students enjoyed John and I think he had a great time too."
Jennifer Scheer, Assoc. Dir. or Programs - Albion College (MI)

"John did a great job. He was completely self-supporting, requiring no effort on our part to unload, setup or breakdown. The students seemed to enjoy his impressive selection of covers. He threw in a few great originals just for good measure."
Bruce Cook, DSA - Daytona Beach Community College (FL)

"John was GREAT! The show went really well. The students had a great time and John was so much fun! Working with your agency was a breeze and the talent you have working for you are wonderful."
Paula L. Sparks, Concerts Chair - Florida Southern College (Lakeland)

"John Rush's show was phenomenal! He did a fantastic job and we had a great turnout. I think the fact that he sent me some awesome publicity posters, helped a lot - and that they mentioned some of the groups he covered - - it definitely peaked interest. We truly enjoyed him, and will definitely be looking to have him back!"
Robin Brown, Director of Student Activities - Tusculum College (TN)

"John was great. The response I got from the students was nothing but positive. The nature of the event might have been different from what he's used to working, but he did a really good job working with the crowd since people were in and out of the room and busy with other events in the room. He sounded great and a couple students were invited onto the stage a couple times which they loved. Overall, a great show. He was really easy and fun to work with."
Vi Lee, Coord. for Student Programs - Dartmouth College (NH)

"The concert went great! John Rush was extremely well prepared and easy to work with. The crowd really seemed to enjoy the show and had a long list of requests for John to play. He was a very enthusiastic performer who really seemed dedicated to giving the audience a good time. Thanks for your help in providing us with these three great shows. Our Tuesday Night Acouistic Series was a big success."
Amanda Jacobsen and Danny Witzofsky, Take 5 Coords. - Truman State University (MO)

"John was GREAT. We had a nice turn-out for a cold Winter Term evening. He played far longer than he contracted and the students loved it. Afterwards, he hung out and talked guitars with one of my student employees. He’s a great musician and a great guy. WE are going to forward his name and show to a summer church camp, as we feel that he would be a great addition! Thanks again!"
Brad Carr, DSA - Graceland College (IA)

"John Rush was a terrific performer. His energy and humor really engaged the audience and made their experience more entertaining. John was also incredibly easy to work with. I took an informal evaluation from the board, as usual, and they wanted me to tell you that they would like John to come back again next semester."
Angie Williams, President of SPA - Siena Heights University (MI)

"We are pleased to say that John's show was terrific. I think he enjoyed it as much as the students/staff did. There were quite a few guitarists in the audience and they, of course, really could appreciate John's playing. Students were willing to ask for songs. After the show, he talked with several students about his music, etc. He is a very good guy and we were honored to have him on our campus. We hope he'll come to RCTC again."
Carol Numi, Assistant DSA - Rochester Community & Technical College (MN)

"John was great! UD really enjoyed his show and would love to bring him back. He even played longer!! The audience really responded to his music and they LOVE that he can play covers. He's amazing!"
Rachel Sigwarth, Director of Student Activities - University of Dubuque (IA)

"Oh my gosh, John Rush was great. He was really a nice man, low maintenance, and the audience enjoyed his show. What more can I ask for?? Thanks again for working with our budget so we could afford him."
Kris Janse, Student Life Specialist - Northcentral Technical College (WI)

"We love John!! He was fantastic!! We had a very small crowd - just the nature of the beast - but John performed as though the room was sold out! He even played longer than we had contracted him for. I can not say enough how well this event went. John is personable and is a wonderful talent...We are already hearing comments about wanting him to return in the spring. Thanks again, George for a wonderful performer."
Shannon Collins, SGA President - University of Maine (Augusta)

"The John Rush show was great the other night. We have been averaging about 50 people for our acoustic shows and John brought in around 80. The students had a great time and all I have heard was positive feed back. Some of them even questioned if he could come back and play our Wildcat Weekend at the end of the Spring Semester. I will be bringing it to the board when we start planning that so I can let you know either way. Overall his performance was one of the best ones this semester. They can’t wait to have him back!"
Monica Everdyke, Campus Activities Coordinator - Cazenovia College (NY)

"Jennfier and Jeff were great! Jennifer is awesome as a vocalist and as a guitarist. Jeff provided the perfect accompaniment. There was a decent lunch crowd at Rifkin Cafe. The people that were there really liked it, and I heard nothing but good things. They were so nice and easy to work with. I'd reccommend her to any other school looking for shows. Thanks again for setting it up!"
Brian Keating, Music Chair - Wilkes University (PA)

"John's show went well! The students, especially the female ones, enjoyed his voice and the "eye-candy". The guys enjoyed his variety of song options. I thought that he was easy to work with and fun to be around."
Mitchell Alexander, Director of Student Activities - McDaniel College (MD)

"John was amazing! We had our largest turn out so far with 150 students and they stayed for the wholes duration! John played well over his time period, and one can tell that he loves to do what he is doing. A very personable man who intrigued the crowd."
Stephanie Kaponya, Director of Campus Life - Concordia University (WI)

"John Rush was very enjoyable and I think the crowd was very impressed with his talents. He was so easy to work with and set up/tear down was a breeze. We enjoyed having him and we can't wait to have him back!"
Jen Hainley, CAB Public Relations Associate - Central College (IA)

"John was great, he was one of the nicest people that I have ever met and he sounded awesome. I heard nothing but positive things from the audience and he was not able to get to all the songs that were requested, so I think there was a good crowd there. Also the freshman class was required to go to the event that John was playing at, so at least 400 people saw John and I think a good deal of them stayed around to listen to John. Also I would like to thank you for being extermly helpful and kind to me. Thank you."
Andrew Best, CAB Concerts Chair - Loras College (IA)

"As always John is a BIG hit. Crowds were a bit smaller this time around, but great in responsiveness...definitely a favorite at ECC! It's so obvious he loves what he's doing, he always entertains and gives the audience what they want. He is such a good guy to work with, and we wish more were like him. Thanks again for representing such a wonderful performer and providing us with such quality ent4ertainment."
Jarrig Visser & Amybeth Mauer, Activities Directors - Elgin Community College (IL)

"John was wonderful! We had a great time and everyone loved him. People responded really well to his covers and to his original stuff. He was great to work with, fun to watch, and such a great performer! He's so friendly and personable, what a great man. I know we'd love to have him back again sometime. Things really did go wonderfully! Thanks for a great opportunity! We can't wait to work with you again."
Meghan Connor, CAB Chair - Saint Ambrose University (IA)

"What a beautiful day we had for John Rush's outside concert. A slight breeze, some sun in his eyes, and a temp of around 80. We served sloppy Joes and chips and set chairs out on the lawn for students and staff. Those that sat for a while had a nice personal concert and lunch. It was my first successful outdoor concert. I am very thankful for the nice weather and the music of John. I am sure that we will see him again on our campus. John is a gentlemen and a joy to work with."
Ann Fremont, Activities Advisor - Des Moines Area C.C. (IA)

"The show was awesome. John was fun to work with and put on one heck of a show. I have only heard positive things about his show and the audience responded really well to him. We will definately be getting in contact with you to bring him back next year, and I am maybe thinking about next semester as well. For our first JAVA JAM of the year we had between 60-70 people throughout the night and without one of our own students opening, that type of number is unheard of on our campus. As I said before he was a blast to work with and hang out with."
Aaron Grubic, Nightlife Chair - Saint Ambrose University (IA)

"John Rush was awesome! He was easy to work with and the students really enjoyed his performance during the lunch hour! He did a great job getting the students involved. I would bring him back to campus for another show!"
Jason Baldwin, DSA - Avila University (MO)

"The show was wonderful. The feedback from students has been all good news. Everyone commented on how good John was and what talent he has. Thanks for suggesting him first. It got our coffeehouse series off to an awesome start. We had over 95 people there in the first 10 minutes which is amazing for the first event of the year. Besides the show, John is a really cool guy that appreciates his audience. I want to thank you as well as him for helping make this event such a success. I look forward to working with you guys in the future."
Kenny Lawrence, Coffeehouse Chair - Maryville University of St. Louis (MO)

"John was GREAT! We had over 100 people there which is a big number for us. They really enjoyed being able to make requests. He was worth every penny. Please express to him what a great job he did and how much we enjoyed having him here."
Joan Maze, DSA - Maryville University of St. Louis (MO)

"John was excellent and the audience loved it! We had over 50 people there but it was a cool crowd! I think everything he played kept their attention and when he was done we almost had to run people away. They all wanted to talk to him, it was great. Thanks as always for your help!"
Travis Lallemand, Director of Campus Life - Crowder College (MO)

"As always, John was great! He's a definite hit on a college campus! We didn't have a huge turnout, probably due to some other events that were happening that night, but those who attended really enjoyed themselves. I got great feedback from the student who was left in charge of the event that night! From what I hear, one of our staff members even got up on stage and sang with him! John's great, we enjoy having him and I'm sure will ask him to come back again!"
Leanne Burnham, Advisor - Colby College (ME)

"John was wonderful yesterday. He is incredibley talented and so at ease when performing. I love the way he relates to the audience so comfortably. He makes his shows so personal! Everyone thought he was wonderful and wanted to know if we could have him back next year. Thank you so much for everything. We'll be in touch!"
Becky Johnson, Student Programmer - College of Saint Rose (NY)

"John Rush was GREAT!!. We did not have too many students attend the event, but all the ones who were there loved him and his performance. I personally thought he was a very pleasant person to work with (he made everything run smooth) and he sounded very good (what a talent!!), a great event for any campus...who knows, maybe next semester we could try it again, but during the day (lunch time). Thank you so much for everything. I am very glad we were able to bring John to our campus."
Ana Serra-Prescott, Director of Student Activities - Caldwell College (NJ)

"John Rush rocks! The students at Penn State York loved his show...in fact, they begged him to stay and continued to shout out requests to him. John ended up staying an extra half hour to play some of their favorite songs. We will definitely have John back next semester. Thanks for having so much fun with us, John!"
Scott Simonds, Assoc. Director of Student Affairs - Penn State at York (PA)

"He's a programmer's dream. Self-contained, dependable, and a crowd-pleaser. He got requests all night. The Cadets seem to enjoy him. When I get time, I'll send a report to NACA. Thank you!"
Ron Harsch, Cadet Activities Director - United States Military Academy (NY)

"The performance was awesome. The students loved him and so did I! He was so great and easy to work with. He played forever! He definitely exceeded any and all expectations! We'd love to have him back in the fall."
Alicen E. Adams, Student Activities Coordinator - Dean College (MA)

"John was great as a performer and a person! The crowd was extremely small, but at no fault of Johns of course. UPJ loves having him, and he always gets a great crowd. And, although the turnout was lighter due to other activities on campus, he definitely responded well to us! The music was great, and once again you and John make life as a programmer so easy and we still get an awesome event! Thanks so much!"
Anna Provenzano, Student Programmer - University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (PA)

"Thank you! The students and staff at Penn State York really enjoyed having John Rush on campus yesterday. He is an awesome performer and a great guy to work with. The students loved that they could ask John for requests, and he could play almost everything they asked for. We will definitely book him again."
Scott Simonds, Associate Director of Student Affairs - Penn State University at York (PA)

"I can’t say enough about how great an experience we had with John. I definitely want to talk to you about having John back next year. Everyone that went to the show gave me positive feedback. I don’t know how you find these guys, but everyone from your agency has been 100% class act. The week before John came, the guys from the band we had perform came up to me after the show to ask where they could find a good strip club. Now that is their business, and they put on a fine show with no complaints, but your guys have that extra personality and class that makes the show run beautifully. Thanks again, and we look forward to seeing Steven Jackson!"
Adam Todd, Student Program Coordinator - University of Dallas (TX)

"John is truly such a gifted individual...We felt so pleased and priviledged to have him with us for the noon performance. I heard so many comments from people listening about what a wonderful performer and musician he is...People spoke about how relaxed and refreshed his presence made them feel, and to have so many people smiling for such a long period of time is quite unusual around here; the stress tends to otherwise keep everyone on overdrive. John really performs from the heart, and that is so evident in person. The wide variety of musical selections he works with and even his vocal range was a treat. And his exceptional technical expertise as a guitarist really captured many an ear in a delightfully surprising way. One of the things I enjoyed about his original songs was the social conscience that seemed to drive his creative energy - I just cannot say enough wonderful things about him! Many, many thanks to you for helping to make this all possible!"
Debra Unruh, DSA - Texas Woman's University at Houston (TX)

"It is always difficult to get students involved at a commuter campus. Turn out is always low for any event, but John Played as if he were in front of a thousand. He has a captivating energy and a tremendous stage presence. His show is an equal balance of original material and cover music, and that combination won over his audience. He maintains a dialog with the crowd that not only involves them, but makes him more personable. He is a new favorite with Alvin Community College. Thanks for everything! P.S Tell him the “Coconut Song was a crowd pleaser!"
Annie Rammirez, Coord. of Student Activities - Alvin Community College (TX)

"John was absolutely EXCELLENT!!! We had a great time. Many have said that we should bring him back and I agree. I'm thinking the next time we bring him in we should try to do a day show where more students would be able to see him. I am very pleased with his performance and he was such a nice person to work with."
Kerry Strupp, Director of Campus Life - Marian College (WI)

"You will never have to ask any school how John Rush did. He is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! Everyone loves him, he is very accommodating, he is timely, has stayed way over the time he was commissioned. The few day students who saw him were disappointed that I have not brought him here in the day time so I will have to try and book him twice for next year, a day event and an evening, possibly on the same day."
Krissie Harris, Coord. of Student Activities - Oakton Community College (IL)

"The concert went really well. We had about 50 students, which is fewer than I would have liked, but I think that was a function of the long weekend and people running back home for the holiday. John, however, was very engaging of the audience and has a really excellent personality and great talent. We were glad to have him and I would be interested in potentially having him back for greater exposure during another time of year."
Paula Liseo, Coord. of Student Life - Saint Louis College of Pharmacy (MO)

"John Rush was wonderful!! Easy to work with, and the students loved him. Definitely worth the money. We'd love to have him again sometime in the future."
Kim Fritz, DSA - Culver Stockton College (MO)

"Great show last night Kelly! John was very easy to work with, very friendly and professional and really connected with the audience. He is a tremendous musician and certainly not your average coffeehouse guitar player. The guitar loops, effects and huge variety of songs kept the entire crowd entertained. Great evening. Thanks for being so easy to work with."
Brad Carr, DSA - Graceland College (IA)

"OUTSTANDING, I told him that he was very good. I sat there and watched him and it was great. My only concern was that he was so stiff. I told him that and he said, ya I know. But the music was great!!!! No lie."
William Blake, DSA - Youngstown State University (OH)

"The show was excellent. It was our last Java Jams ever as well as the last date on his tour so it seemed ironic. John did a wonderful job and the students loved him. It was more than a pleasure working with him. He was one of our most successful events of the semester! ~Jessica"
Jessica Buehner, Director of Java Jams - John Carroll University (OH)

"John was great! The students really responded to him and enjoyed the ability to select songs. He was wonderful to work with. We'd love to have him back again. Thanks a million, George! Jamie"
Jamie Shyda, DSA - Hagerstown Community College (MD)

"John was OUTSTANDING! I was not able to be there for all of it...but I heard, when it was time to end he asked the crowd if they minded if he could continue because he was having so much fun! My 3-year-old son loved him because after the teaser he was able to strum on the guitar! John is a true keeper!"
Amy Cotner-Klingler, Assoc. DSA - Penn State University (Mont Alto)

"John played all of the songs that we requested and some of his own, and was very energetic. The students that attended really enjoyed themselves, and even bought his CD. John arrived on time, and was very pleasant to work with. Sarah, another one of our Executive Board members and me helped him load in, and we had a great conversation about his moving to Michigan, his tour, and his future plans. It's nice to come across performers who are so down to earth and willing to chat as they load their equipment in instead of just bossing the help around. The student will definitely have him back!"
Stacey Pollock, SPEC Chair - Saint Joseph College (CT)

"John was great both as a musician and person. His talent was great and I only wish he could have played longer but time didn't permit so. I would love to have him back sometime soon. He was awesome, and a genuinely great guy. The crowd loved him and hopefully next time, since word will have spread we can get an even larger audience. Does John do outside shows too? Because that might be a great spring event. Thanks again."
Mike Johnson, Programming Committee Member - Bridgewater State College (MA)

"John was GREAT!!!! Our students really liked him and he was sooooooooo easy to work with. Thanks again....John Rush is fabulous!"
Keri Ellington, DSA - Franklin College (IN)

"The students greatly enjoyed John at the Loop. Rakesh, the student who planned the event, also stated "John was very professional and courteous. We might want to consider him for future events in Lincoln Park." The attendance was a little lower than expected, which may have been due to students being in the study mode for finals. Those who attended stuck around for the entire show! Overall, it was a great success. I hope John Rush also enjoyed being at DePaul."
Ashli Grabau, Program Coordinator - DePaul University (IL)

"John Rush had a very good performance at Quinnipiac. The audience was very impressed with his ability to play so many different requested cover songs. I personally was surprised that his rider only included a hotel. He was also very friendly and talkative to the volunteers which is always a plus. Kevin Supple, SPB Concert Chair"
Kevin Supple, SPB Concert Chair - Quinnipiac University (CT)

"John was wonderful. We had about 50 to 60 student and those students all had a great time. Feedback from them was that they really enjoyed him. They have also asked me to bring him back. I thought he sounded great and put on a very entertaining show. I was impressed with his range of knowledge for music and lyrics. Thank you very much for helping me be able to bring the students a wonderful concert. Thanks Libby"
Libby Brown, Director of Campus Life - Cumberland University (KY)

"The John Rush show was great!! There were 58 people there and that is a record!! so its really good for my first event. :) John Rush was great and everybody loved him. We definitely want him back next year. We thank you very much for all your help. Thanks again, Froso Tsambazis"
Froso Tsambazis, Student Programmer - Bryant College (RI)

"The show and event went really well. The response to the activities as well as John were great! I heard many comments about how talented he is and how he is able to play a good selection / variety of music to please the differing generations (students and faculty/staff). There is talk that we may book him again for next year. Catherine"
Catherine Fields, Senate Advisor - North Iowa Area Community College (Mason City)

"John was his usual wonderful and magnificent self. Once again he wowed the audience, which went from few to many several times during his performance. He is an awesome entertainer with a great attitude. We do appreciate the talent you represent. Jarrig"
Jarrig Visser, Student Life Coord. - Elgin Community College (IL)

"Spectacular - Fun - Easy !! John was a pleasure to work with - very self sufficient - didn't even want me to get him water! Thanks for the show! Amy"
Amy Bedard, Director Campus Activities - Newbury College (MA)

"John was incredible.....practically performed for 4 hours straight......and the students loved him....he will be back! Dave"
Dave Zamansky, Coord. of Student Services - University of New Hampshire (Durham)

"The show was great! John is a nice guy and outstanding perfromer. He worked real well with our students. Another fine act from Wally. Thanks, Ken"
Ken Baxter, DSA - Eureka College (IL)

"John was fantastic! He is a pleasure to work with! Down to earth and very amicable. He stayed and entertained the crowd long after his set was over! He is definitely a crowd-pleaser! We really enjoyed having him on campus and hope to book him again in the future."
Amy Beth Maurer, Advisor - Elgin Community College (IL)

"We would definitely be interested in having John come back to Sacred Heart in the future. Many of our students have commented on how enjoyable his performance was and how they would like to see him perform again. In fact, many of the students were sorry we had to end the performance right around 11:00 PM, but we only had the facilities booked until then. It is my hope that we can better plan for next time. We hope John enjoyed playing at Sacred Heart as much as we enjoyed having him. Thanks so much for entertaining us, Kelly."
Kelly J. McGill, Student Activities Grad. Student - Sacred Heart University (CT)

"From my point of view the show went over great. John performed well and interacted well with the audience. The written evaluation forms, which were filled out mainly by the students, rated John's performance in the "very good" range. Besides John having musical talent, John vast repertoire of songs enabled him to play the songs that the students requested. It was a pleasure having John perform for us. Thanks, Sandy "
Sandi Arsenault, Asst. DSA - Mount Wachusett Community College (MA)

"Just wanted to get to you in writting how much we enjoyed John during our Family Weekend. Even though I am writting this months after the show, I still have students mention how much they liked John that night. The great thing about John's show is that he has music for everybody to enjoy. He played for over two and a half hours until everybody had all of their request played. Thanks for helping us when we were in a tight bind and needed a great show. "
Tommy Love, DSA - Saint Andrew's Presbyterian College (NC)

"I just wanted to quickly let you know that John Rush was truly a wonderful programming experience. His professionalism, hard work, and wonderful skills were a delight for the campus and he was very well enjoyed by all who were there. Thanks so much."
Dan Potter, Concerts Chair - North Central College (IL)

"great show Monday night. john performed an extra 1 and a half hours...i hope his wife didn't yell at 'em. everyone enjoyed his performance. all i've heard were good coments, and i'm considering john for a future date next year if the opportunity exists. my commitee was happy to help john out with breaking down. on a little tiny note, and i do stress tiny and that is that i thought "Higher" by Creed could be tweaked around a little. thanks again, Jeremy"
Jeremy Raichle, Club Entertainment Chair - Lycoming College (PA)

"Hey, John went over so well at our school!!...I have been getting so much feedback from the students here at the school. I definitely want John Rush back at our school, possibly as a welcome back performance from our summer vacation. He knows how to get into the crowd and make them have a good time. Thank You very much.....Keith"
Keith Jurcotte, Music Chair - Maine Maritime Academy (Castine)

"John Rush's show went great Saturday. He does a really good job and works with the audience well. Everything seemed to go ok. We had a flow of people any where from 25-65. The people that were there seemed to really enjoy themselves and got into it by making requests and he played every song for them. "
Jennifer Scheer, Asst. DSA - College of Wooster (OH)

"John Rush was our opening act for our Welcome Week activities. He was amazing and the students and staff present couldn't get enough. He played an extra half hour just to get the rest of their requests in. His sense of humor, stage presence and easy going personality endeared him to Lynchburg. Students are already asking when we are bringing him back! John Rush rocks! "
Kristin Morgan, DSA - Lynchburg College (VA)

"Everything went really well with John Rush last week. We'd love to have him back again. I'll be in touch over the summer! Thanks. "
Scottie Attaway, Coord. of Student Activities - University of Houston (TX)