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Doug Winters Music/Best Kept Secret

After two decades, nearly 2000 weddings and hundreds of corporate events, our incredible dance band comprised of New York's finest session players performs every possible genre of music. Our spirit is always elegant...with a huge dose of funk. From Bruno Mars to Motown, Sinatra and standards to Hip Hop and the very latest sounds on Spotify, we'll keep the dancefloor packed all night. What sets us apart? No two couples are alike, so we'll work closely with you to make the music at your wedding a total reflection of who you are and everything you want the music at your wedding to be. And most of all, we play the best music you'll ever dance to!!! Check out my "Wedding Wisdom Podcast w/ Doug Winters," available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, etc. Subscribe for free, listen, and enjoy!

Services Offered
The band is able to play music from a wide range of genres, including the best dance hits from previous years, classic rock, 80s, Motown hits and swing. Their services include:

  • Ceremony
  • Cocktail hour
  • Instrumentals
  • Learning new songs
  • Liability insurance
  • MC
  • Music during breaks
  • Reception
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Vocals
  • Willing to travel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

$10,000 - $13,000

What is the average price for a wedding reception during off-peak season?

$8,000 - $11,000

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System

What is the price of your popular wedding package?

$10,000

Which of the following are included in the package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

7+

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Big Band
Classic Rock
Classical
Dance
Funk
Gospel
Hip Hop
Jazz
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Microphones
Sound/PA System
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Reviews of Doug Winters Music/Best Kept Secret

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99% recommend it
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Jenny M. Sent on 07/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Simply The Best!

If you want to dance all night and have guests rave about your band, hire Doug Winters Music!

We had the best time working with Doug in preparation for our June 2023 wedding. Doug was always available to answer questions, brainstorm, and listen to our special requests. Our biggest goal for the wedding reception was for everyone to HAVE FUN, and the band 1,000% delivered.

Not only are Doug and his musicians incredibly talented, but their infectious energy spread like wildfire among guests.

Our three lead singers captivated our guests with their vocals, stage presence, and crowd work! The singers were out on the dance floor with our guests throughout the night, which brought the party to the next level - their crowd work is unmatched!

My only complaint is that we can't turn back time and re-live the night! We had the best time at our wedding and have Doug Winters Music to thank!

So, if you're looking for a band to keep your guests entertained, look no further. Doug Winters Music will create an atmosphere you and your guests will cherish forever. We're beyond grateful for the joy they brought to our big day!

THANK YOU, DOUG!!
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H A Sent on 09/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing band

Doug and his band were everything we wanted and more at our wedding! He really went out of the way to make sure everything was special for us. Leading up to the wedding, Doug was professional, and easy to communicate with (even letting us add terms to the contract without any issue and answering all our follow-up questions) and stayed in regular contact about the itinerary. On the wedding day, Doug arrived early and the ceremony music and officiant sounded clear. During the cocktail hour and reception, he made sure everything moved seamlessly, keeping things moving along seamlessly. Doug, Shaliek and the rest of the group brought THE PARTY and kept everyone on their feet from start to finish. The sound and vocals were excellent and their song selection was perfect -- a mix of classic wedding songs, pop songs and new hits. They played music continuously (no breaks with recorded music), which was important to us, and during dinner service the tremendous trumpet player (Jim Hynes) did some solo pieces. He and the band enthusiastically went along with the sister of the bride to sing a song, learning it ahead of the wedding. After the reception, a bunch of guests were asking Doug for his business card. The only downside was our venue required them to stop playing at 11! We would recommend Doug and Best Kept Secret to anyone!
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Ava G. Sent on 01/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you, doug winters!

We just got married last weekend and are about to leave for our honeymoon but we had to thank Doug Winters Music before taking off. You were the best vendor of everyone we hired! The venue and the food were outstanding, but Doug Winters Music was flawless. Thank you for all the time you spent helping us plan our wedding and for totally "bringing it" on the night of... you totally MADE THE WEDDING the crazy success it was! Your energy and that of the band's was so infectious, everyone keeps saying the "room was filled with love!" My new husband and I didn't hop from table to table, we found everyone on the dance floor and danced and celebrated with them. It was so perfect, Doug read the room perfectly and you knocked it out of the park. Thank you for everything! Your phone must be ringing off the hook -- everyone keeps asking us, where did you find these guys? You delivered everything you promised -- and SO MUCH MORE! We can never thank you enough!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Jennifer Evans Events Jennifer Evans Events Wedding Planners

As a wedding and event planner, working with Doug was an absolute pleasure. Aside from his amazing ability to personally connect with the client, and his super duper fast responsiveness to all of my emails and requests, him and his team really KEPT THE PARTY JUMPING! The band was AMAZING, they interacted with the crowd and it felt like you were at a concert. Consummate professionals with hip and cool personalities is an understatement for "The Best Kept Secret". I really look forward to working together again to make magic happen for our clients! :-)

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