What People are Saying

It was a real treat to listen to Danny Klein's Full House! You are all true professionals - you kept your energy level at 100% regardless of the crowd, and I really respect that.

Our thanks to Zach and Darcy for a seamless transition and for all of your professional help in getting us set up and ready to play, and for your attention and mixing during our sets! Rock on!!!
Jeffrey L Donaldson, Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute

PH – You guys did a great job. The organization and planning was so much better than what I usually experience at charity events. You guys rocked with DK!
Carter Alen, WZLX

Pete, Thanks so much for all your doing for the American Liver Foundation. I'm looking forward to a spectacular night. Things are really shaping up, and you've been wonderful to work with.
Kelly Beckett, Executive Director New England Chapter

Hi Pete….good to see you. The Middlesex benefit was a blast. Again, congratulations on a job well done!
Steve Morse, The Boston Globe

Peter, Thank you for arranging the music production at the 2nd annual Ride For Recovery. The band was great! The rain washed out a greater opportunity for what was already a fun event with the sounds of Danny Klein's Full House. It was a great day and I am appreciative to all. Thank you.
Maryann Frangules, MOAR Project Coordinator

Pete Hackel is the Bob Geldof of Boston.
Steve Sweeney of WZLX, Boston


Petey, it was great to see the Joey Molland (Badfinger) DVD. You and I LOCKED baby......AND ROCKED!
David Hull, Bass player extraordinaire, Aerosmith, Farenheit, Joe Cocker, Steve Perry Project

Peter, thanks for all your help and involvement with Pitching in for Kids this year (Jason Varitek, Tim Wakefield)... you are awesome!
Laura Leslie Director of Events/Development, Pitching In For Kids

Pete, It was a great event and we raised money! Thanks for the support. I'm back
on the road with the Stones in Seattle...
Woody Giessmann, CEO Right Turn / Del Fuegos

Rob, The feeling and the friendship is mutual. It is great working with you and your crew. It is rare when you find great people who know really know their craft as well. Thank you so so much... onwards!
Ben Schultz - Barefoot Servants

Hi Rob! It was a joy to work with PHproductions and thank you, Rob - you are terrific.
Maryanne, MOAR Project Coordinator

Hey Peter, Your the bomb!!! Really appreciated your drums Monday Night. Lotta fun kicking your bass. I'll call ya soon. 
Sib Hashian, Drummer from the platinum selling band Boston

Pete, Thank you so much for the kind words….coming from you, it means a lot! We had a great time and everyone was fantastic. 
Tom Curiel, Rick Derringer

Peter, the band was great and I'm looking forward to seeing you all again. My best to you and the lads.
Joey Molland, Badfinger

Pete, I appreciate the charitable orientation of PH Productions, and I enjoy working with the good musicians you bring together.
Mark Naftalin, Paul Butterfield Blues Band

Thanks so much for being the stalwart friend and partner you always are. I'm very encouraged for the future of PH Productions. Each member of the team went out of their way to make my experience both professional and fun. The sound system was excellent and all the guys went the extra mile for me personally. I am proud to be associated with each and every one of you. 
Jon Butcher

Peter,  When you are up there on stage one can't help but get caught up in your energy. You bring that same energy to everything you get involved in, whether it's your business or community affairs. My quote of the day is "If Peter's involved in a project you know it'll be fun and you know it'll get done" Looking forward to our next gig!
Mike Girard, Lead Singer of The Fools

It was really great seeing you at the station Sunday. I feel so close
to you both. DK (Danny Klein) is so nice and humble. He is SO talented.
Thank you both for my beautiful gifts. That was so thoughtful not to mention
I love the bag! Thanks, Holly.

Holly Harris, WBOS Blues on Sunday

Peter, Thank you VERY MUCH for providing your expertise and back-line to our Oktoberfest 2006. 
Robin Lapidus, Harvard Square Business Association

Hey Pete, Had a great time hanging out with you. I'm sure we have a few thousand more stories still to share. Thanks again for the kind words, and the vote of confidence in the boys.
Gene Amoroso, The Mystery Tramps / Cars

Hey Rob, I just wanted to thank you for a great job. It was a pleasure working with you. It felt great after 30 years to do it again with such a professional crew. Looking forward to the next time. Thanks, 
Mike Lunn, Grand Illusion

Hi guys, On behalf of the entire Doug Flutie Band, I wanted to thank you for all the hard work you put in at our annual fundraiser. As expected, your production was flawless! 
Ted Armstrong, Flutie Brothers Band

Pete, You do a lot of great work for good causes and it is inspirational. If I can add just a little to what you have accomplished over the four years doing Music For Middlesex, I will consider that a success.
Hirsh Gardner, Drummer for New England / GM Daddy's Junky Music

You're one of my favorite drummers of all time. I was so in awe of you guys when you played with Michael (Metellica/Rapunzel). Ive done a lot of music since then but none that meant more to me on a personal level. 
Tabby Crabb / Mickey Gilley Band, Writer Producer Extrodinaire

"I have to say that one thing I miss most about the Army is that when people say they are going to do something, you can rely on it getting done without having to follow up. You guys are the only "civilians" that I've worked with in the 3 years that I've been retired that have that ethic".
Jerry Girard, US Army (retired)

My dear Peter, thank you so very much for your incredible performance. You added so much to our celebration and really "rocked" the house! You are all so talented and fun and I can't wait to work with you guys again...!!! I am so grateful to Todd for bringing us together! I send you all hugs and thanks & look forward to seeing you soon.
Sharon Freedman, New England Zone Director, Jewish National Fund

I’m happy to serve as a tool to the great Peter Hackel, barter maven, concert promoter, musician, and visionary. Please use me as a brush stroke in the great aural masterpiece that will be MFM IV. I’ll be sure to have my Tux pressed and ready!
Charlie Farren

Gotta tip my hat to you, Peter (if I wore one), you've done some great stuff, and for so many worthy causes. I'm sure we'll be working together. 
Steve Nelson, Manager of The Boston Tea Party / President of The Music Museum of New England

Hi Peter, We worked very well together and I enjoyed the time spent with you. We certainly performed a few miracles along the way!!!
David Porter, Owner Mix One Studios, Boston

Hey Guys, It was great meeting you and thanks for using us for MFM IV. We had a blast even with the fire alarm! Peter great drumming, Grover very professional and on top of things! Thanks again.
Mike Gianfriddo, Production Manager LOCOBAZOOKA

Just a quick note to say a "huge" thank-you for producing our tour of the east coast. The band and crew were phenomenal. I can only say it was the best fun that I have had in years. All of this of course was due to your impeccable organization, and your great staff. Let me know when you want to do it again. Lets make it longer next time ok.
Ian Mitchell, Bay City Rollers

I really enjoy coming out to support your events. Every show is better than the last and the response I get is overwhelming. Looking forward to working with you more in the future.
Charlie Farren

PH Productions is 100% quality. Every event goes of flawlessly and is fabulous. James Montgomery and Friends will take your blues and breath away and rock your world!
Todd Patkin, Todd Patkin Charitable Endeavors

You did an amazing job Saturday Night. So well that you actually made it look easy! And the cause was wonderful too. Your wife and children are absolutely beautiful. The picture of DK and Doug Flutie is great. We meet the best people at your shows! Thanks again for having us and always making me feel included. Proud to call myself...your friend.
Valerie Klein

Peter, you run a great professional operation along with being one of the
best people I've every worked with in this business. Looking forward to
playing together again soon.
Henley Douglas, The Boston Horns

I'd like to thank you and your production staff for making our reunion concert an amazing experience and beyond our expectations. Your hospitality, professionalism, and enthusiasm, is unequalled. We look forward to playing again for such a worthy cause and seeing all of you again
Keep Rockin` Gary Shea of New England

Shooting PHP events has been a joy for me. You have a great production staff established and I definitely wand to be part of the crew ongoing.
David Petty, DPI Imaging

Congratulations on a great event. James and Friends were fantastic!
Cynthia G. Canham, MAB Community Services

I'm honored to be doing shows with you.
Alan Moskowitz, Union Street and The Attic, Newton MA

Thank you for keeping me informed on the Station Family Fund event and doing your best to help all in need. There are not many people out there who seem to care. That's what makes you special in this world. Looking forward to meeting you again soon.
Paul Bertolo, RI Station Nightclub Fire Survivor and Friend of PHP

Pete, your performance will go down in Boston Blues history as spectacular! Great to see you and thanks for the compliments. Your drummin’ buddy.
Seth Pappas

Thank you so much for producing "Boston Bands Together" at the Roxy to benefit Boston Medical Center's Child Witness to Violence Project (CWVP). I am deeply grateful as the event was a huge success. We were able to build new relationships to further our mission to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for your generosity and friendship.
Elaine Ullian, President and Chief Executive Officer, Child Witness to Violence Project

I am writing to express my grateful appreciation to PH Productions and all the crew who made Music For Middlesex I & II a huge success. Without your strong commitment to helping those in need and excellence in music production, Music for Middlesex would be just a dream.
Bob Herne M.Ed., LADC I, Clinical and Fundraising Director MHSA, Inc

I can't tell you how grateful I am to you and all the PHP Crew who made the Benefit for the Granada House event a huge success. You have made a significant difference to those in recovery. I hope we will be working together on other events in the future. It was simply a pleasure to work with you.
Diane Cotting, Board of Directors, Granada House

Many thanks for inviting me and Bruce to perform at the festival. I really enjoyed myself. Hope we can do it again at sometime in the future. My best to you.
Toni Lynn Washington

I am very glad you found me! I appreciate it more than you know. Being able to peruse my dream playing in a power trio with my oldest buddy Seth is just incredible. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to do that.
Scott Rath (Zackariah), Guitarist Extraordinaire

Mr Pete, Brian Holly has fallen for you, head over heels. I knew you two would make a connection. The fact that my two most favorite drummers are gettin' along so swell makes me smile .
Jon Butcher

Thank you so much for including us in the wonderful events of this past weekend. We all had a blast! You guys were awesome. James, Shirley and Toni took the roof off!
Adam Sherman, Private Lighting, The Souls

Not only are you the Executive Producer of Endway, your also like a father figure to us all.  Whenever the music biz gets me confused or I feel like I have too much too think about, you always know how to clear things up and make me feel better.
Morgan Dorr, Lead Singer Endway

Toni and I had a great time playing with you and everyone else (and I do mean everyone...sheeesh. Butcher, Montgomery, Mike Welch, Dave Hull, yourself... man that was great!!)...Hope we can do it again sometime.
Bruce Bears , Toni Lynn Washington


I wanted to thank you for a great time at the Manchester Jazz & Blues Festival. It was one of those rare nights when everything went great. You did a nice job organizing the fest, my compliments on a great job. 
Bruce Marshall

Thank you very much for taking the time to talk with me about the Plugged In Teen Band Program and for being so supportive and interested in what we are doing. 
Sandry Rizcalla, Plugged In Teen Band Program

I had a great time at the festival this weekend. Everyone working the event was a pleasure… The sound was hip… Dug the location… Really, it was a grand slam!
Ted Drosowski, Scizormen

Rob, Dave, Taylor and the rest of the PH Productions crew were so great last Sunday at Motorcycles For Middlesex. The sound was rockin'. Thought you should know how great they were and how much we appreciated their help.
Lisa Firda of Beyond Blonde

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