Event Management Testimonials

Testimonials from Top Performers' Tour Managers

The tour security managers of each event are asked to complete a performance evaluation regarding their experience with the security staff.  They are asked a variety of questions and then give DK a numerical score, with 8-10 considered "exceeding expectations."  The following comments were taken directly from the Security / Crowd Control Performance Evaluation sheets.


American Idols, Live Tour 2008, 09/03/08
Score:  10
"Definitely one of the better venues.  Thanks for everything!"  -------- Tour Security Manager


Def Leppard, 08/15/08
Score:  10
"Van Andel Arena sets the standard that other venues should hope they can meet.  Thanks so much!!"  -------- Tour Security Manager


Neil Diamond: Home Before Dark, 08/01/08
Score:  9
"No shortcomings! Exceeded Expectations."  -------- Tour Security Manager


Foo Fighters, 07/22/08
Score:  10
"As a touring security director, what I need is piece of mind and knowing that the things I need to make my show as safe as possible are done.  Everything was done properly tonight."  -------- Tour Security Manager


Van Halen, 06/02/08
Score:  10
"Guys did great!"  -------- Tour Security Manager


Gaither Homecoming, 05/31/08
Score:  9
"All Good!  We always enjoy the professionalism of your staff."  -------- Tour Security Manager


Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, 05/30/08
Score:  10
"Everything was excellent and met all of our needs."  -------- Tour Security Manager


Kenney Chesney, 05/21/08
Score:  10
"We love it here!  Thanks."  -------- Tour Security Manager


Smack Down, 05/13/08
Score:  10
"There has never been an instance since I have come to this venue, where security has ever been an issue!!!  Keep up the great work."  -------- Tour Security Manager


The Police Live in Concert, 05/11/08
Score:  9
"Keep up the good work!"  -------- Tour Security Manager


Michael Buble, 04/20/08
Score:  10
 -------- Tour Security Manager


Thunder Nationals, 03/09/08
Score:  9
-------- Tour Security Manager


Acquire the Fire, 02/29/08
Score:  10
 -------- Tour Security Manager


Jonas Brothers, 02/21/08
Score:  9
 -------- Tour Security Manager


Casting Crowns, 02/14/08
Score:  10
"Outstanding - Thanks!"  -------- Tour Security Manager


Kid Rock's Rock N' Roll Revival Tour, 02/01/08
Score:  8+
"I'm very pleased to do a show here!"  -------- Tour Security Manager


The Original Harlem Globetrotters, 01/27/08
Score:  8
"Every area great.  We have some special needs, such as photo sessions, autograph sessions and the staff was up to the challenge!"  -------- Tour Security Manager


The Total Money Makeover Live, 01/24/08
Score:  10
"Everything was great - very professional and appreciated amount of communication with our staff on site about our needs."  -------- Tour Security Manager


Martina McBride, 01/20/08
Score:  8-10
 Exceeded Expectations--------- Tour Security Manager


Hannah  Montana, 12/06/07
Score:  8-10
"All well!"  -------- Tour Security Manager


Trans Siberian Orchestra, 12/01/07
Score:  10
"Excellent service; very attentive and professional."  -------- Tour Security Manager


Newsboys, 11/18/07
Score:  10++
"Great Job!"  -------- Tour Security Manager

Brad Paisley Tour, 11/17/07
Score:  10
"Excellent, organized job.  Very good day."  -------- Tour Manager

Celtic Woman, 11/03/07
Score:  10
"Exceeded Expectations."  -------- Tour Security Manager

Keith Urban Tour, 11/02/07
Score:  9
"Thanks!"  -------- Tour Security Manager

Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough, 9/22/07
Score:  10
"All needs were met and everyone was attentive and exceeded standards.  Thanks!!"  -------- Tour Security Manager

Rascal Flatts Tour,7/19 /07
Score:  10
"Good Job, Thanks."  -------- Tour Security Manager

Dancing With the Stars Tour, 7/14/07
Score:  9
  -------- Tour Security Manager

Tim McGraw & Faith Hill Soul to Soul Tour, 7/12/07
Score:  9.5
"Thank you!"  -------- Tour Security Manager

The Fray, 6/20/07
Score:  10
"Perfect!!  Best staff we have had."  -------- Tour Security Manager

Kenney Chesney Tour, 5/11/07
Score:  10
"Love this Place!  Love working with you gents and ladies... one word.. Fantastic!!!  Can't wait to come back."  -------- Tour Security Manager

Smack Down, 3/27/07
Score:  10
"Other venues should conduct business as you do.  It was a pleasure working with you and hope to work again in the future."  -------- Tour Security Manager

Blue Man Group, 3/25/07
Score:  10
"Exceeded Expectations."  -------- Tour Manager

NCAA 2007 Ice Hockey Championship 3/24/07
Score:  10
"Management Exceptional."  -------- Event Security Manager

John Mayer, 2/22/07
Score:  10
  -------- Tour Security Manager

Josh Groban Awake Tour, 2/20/07
Score:  9
  -------- Tour Security Manager

Professional Championship Bullriders, 1/20/07
Score:  10
"Thank you!"  -------- Tour Security Manager

Trans Siberian Orchestra, 12/10/06
Score: 10
 "Absolutely perfect day; security staff was, as I call it, pros from dover, which is English for true professionals."   ----- Tour Production Manager

Bob Seger Tour, 11/08/06
Score: 10
"The staff is one of the very best I have had the pleasure to work with."  ------Assistant Tour Manager

Red Hot Chili Peppers, 11/02/06
Score:  10
"Amazingly flexible and understanding staff!  Thanks for a great hometown show for the Chili Peppers Band and family!  Thank you for one of the smoothest shows of the tour!  Cannot wait to work with you and your staff again."   --------- Tour Security Manager

Promise Keepers, 9/16/06
Score: 10+
"The security staff was great, easy to work with and met every request!  Thanks to everyone."   -------- Tour Security Manager

2006 Skating Synchronized, 2/25/06
Score:  10
"Staff went beyond expectation every time."  ------- Tour Security Manager