My deepest appreciation for a job more than well done. Many people can play, but only a few are first a gentlemen, and a professional. WALTER R. WEBER, DIRECTOR, THE PAJAMA GAME

Thank you for sharing your great talent with us. I hope that we'll have the opportunity to work together again. PATRICIA SCHOTT, MUSICAL DIRECTOR, GUYS AND DOLLS

"Professor, that's what you are and I mean it. Mike Currao, you're the only one who walked in that door in 22 years that can play like that. It's true, and you can keep that on the record."

ROY SMECK, VAUDEVILLE, TV, RADIO AND RECORDING ARTIST

Mike Currao, on guitar and banjo, fully deserved the accolade the large audience tendered at the end of the show. HANNAH MOTISKA, THEATRICAL REVIEWER, THE TRIBUNE

Featured in this Philharmonic Performance was the lush symphonic treatment of Porgy and Bess, with "I Got Plenty of Nuttin" performed with outstanding quality by an accomplished banjoist, Mike Currao. JANE KRUPA, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC

If it can be done on a banjo, guitar or mandolin, then Mike Currao can do it. From "Dueling Banjos", revived in authentic and grand style, with both parts played by Currao, to "Tiger Rag", what a finale! WARREN WATKINS, ABINGTON ROTARY CLUB

Mike Currao performed a medley of "Alabamy Bound", "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans" and "Chicago", which included musicianship that was technically outstanding. The audience loved and thoroughly appreciated the performance. ANYWHERE USA, THE VOICE MUSIC CRITIC

The SRO production of "Stepping Down Broadway" was greatly enhanced by Mike Currao's banjo playing for "Lida Rose" and "All That Jazz" from the show "Chicago." His performances were two of the most outstanding ones of the evening. ANN CLARK, SPEAKING OF THEATER

Mike Currao, who can do a lot with the banjo or guitar, gave an outstanding performance with the Northeastern Philharmonic in accompanying Cab Calloway on "Hello Dolly" and "Minnie The Moocher". SID BENJAMIN, LISTENING POST, THE SUNDAY TIMES

While we're on music and musicians, Mike Currao was invited back for a fourth time to perform with the Northeastern Philharmonic. Talent, like his, one does not joke about, only envy and admire. RAY BENINATO, FOR WHAT IT’S WORTH, ABINGTON JOURNAL

"Evening At The Opera" concert was highlighted by baritone John Brandstetter with his rendition of "I Got Plenty of Nuttin'," accompanied by banjoist, Mike Currao, with his outstanding and enthusiastic pickin' on the selection. WILLIAM E. McDONALD, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC