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North Coast Orchestra

Milwaukee, WI

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Megan Sent on 09/24/2025

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Danced all Night

The band was absolutely incredible at keeping everyone on the dance floor all night long! Their energy and talent were unmatched, and they had an extensive 9-page list of songs to choose from, covering every genre and era you could imagine. It was clear they were very skilled musicians who knew exactly how to read the crowd and keep the party going. If you want a talented group that will have everyone dancing and enjoying themselves, this band is the perfect choice!
David Sent on 10/20/2024

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Absolutely. Incredible.

It’s impossible for us to emphasize how much NCO’s performance meant to my bride and I. EVERY single person we have talked to about our wedding mentions how great they were. Music is very important to us and their performance was absolutely amazing. We cannot recommend these folks enough.
Andrew Sent on 06/16/2024

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Incredible!!

The most fun wedding band ever. Incredible song list, energy, and execution. The three vocalists can nail any singer! They played three energy-filled sets that kept our 270 guests on the dance floor all night. From Stevie Wonder to the Beatles to Prince to Taylor Swift to Four Seasons to Gloria Gaynor to OutKast to Killers…all ages had an absolute blast. Hire these guys!!

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Christine Sent on 09/19/2023

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Nco is incredible!

We are SO happy we hired NCO for our wedding day! They were absolutely amazing and did a fantastic job with our ceremony, cocktail hour, first dances, and the reception. Each and every band member is so talented and we got so many compliments from our guests. Matt was very easy to work with and gave us great suggestions for planning our day. Thank you NCO for making our wedding day spectacular!!
Mary Sent on 06/18/2023

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Excellent experience. Would hire again and recommend to family and friends!

Wow! What a party! The dance floor was full the entire night! Old and young enjoyed the band and the night will be a great memory for all, especially our daughter and son in law! Matt was a pleasure to work with and made the entire process easy!
Deb S. Sent on 06/05/2023

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Wonderful!

The dance floor was never empty. Everyone was on their feet. So good!
Mark Sent on 06/25/2022

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Amazing wedding band

NCO did a spectacular job at our wedding - we couldn't imagine a more perfect wedding band. Their energy matched their talent and kept everyone dancing for the whole night. If you're looking for an amazing band that's fun, talented, and will be loved by everyone at your event - stop, you've found them.
Helen Sent on 10/24/2021

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Great party!

We loved having North Coast Orchestra at our August 2021 Wedding. The music was great and kept everyone on the dance floor all night long!
Melissa Sent on 09/20/2021

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This Band Ensures Memories

Our family and friends are quite the dancing crowd and had high expectations for the dance party at our wedding. North Coast Orchestra delivered 1000%. They had AMAZING vocalists that could sing arrangements from Aretha Franklin to Lizzo, ACDC to Justin Timberlake. There was something for everyone and the band truly kept the party rocking for hours on end. The quality of musicians is off the charts and their engagement with the crowd made our wedding memorable without a doubt. They were responsive and professional with planning, learned the first dance songs they didn't already know (and they know A LOT of songs!), and paid attention to every detail. Our wedding wouldn't have been the same without them and our friends and family still talk about them!
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10/10 would hire again

Absolutely great band! The dance floor was packed all night long. Not only are they all great musicians, but entertainers too and they knew exactly what songs to play next - took stress off of us creating a playlist! Would recommend to anyone and everyone, a highlight of our wedding.
Megan Sent on 06/07/2021

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Best Day Ever

North Coast Orchestra was amazing! All of our guests had the best time and the band really knew how to bring the energy to the dance floor. The talent of this group is unparalleled from the vocals to the instruments. Thank you for making our day so special.
Mike Sent on 04/01/2020

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Are You Serious?!

Okay, you think wedding band, and you get images of the movie wedding singer, maybe remember a wedding you were at and think of the Hokey Pokey and the random DJ. I had no idea that when we hired North Coast, that people would still be talking about "the band at your wedding!" 7 months later!!!! To say they were the best band you have ever heard would be the understatement of the year! After listening to some online samples and getting a taste for what they sounded like, we started asking around. The word on the street? These guys were the real deal. Doing some more digging and guess what we found... yep.. you guessed it.. if you want a wedding done right? This is the answer. From the second the first key was hit on the piano and the moment their amazing voices hit the microphones it was a non stop real life performance for the ages. It began with the amazing piano work during our ceremony, and was followed up by incredible vocals during our father daughter dance, first dance, and then the real show started. Once they got going the party never stopped. The vocals made me question if this was really happening, that is how incredible it was. Not to mention the guitar work, the ability of the piano player, and did I mention the Horns!? Yes, they had the most incredible horn section you have ever heard. Taking classics and contemporary songs to another level with ease. They were incredibly professional to work with allowing us to choose some "Must Plays" and some "Please Don't Plays". Feeding off the energy of the crowd meant there was never a pause in the action and the slow songs came at the right moments as well. And as I mentioned, people are still saying - "MAN THAT BAND AT YOUR WEDDING!!" and all I can say back is ARE YOU SERIOUS?! I KNOW! When we remember that night it always comes up.. and man! That band! I wish I could write more but what it really comes down to is this. STOP LOOKING NOW AND CALL NORTH COAST ORCHESTRA!!! It will be the missing piece of your wedding puzzle that you will be glad you found. Worth every penny. My only hope is I get invited to a wedding and they are playing, so I can say it again as my jaw drops.. Are You Serious?! You guys are incredible! Here are some great pictures of the team in action!
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Anna Sent on 08/21/2019

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Amazing wedding band!

North Coast Orchestra was everything we could’ve wanted and more in a wedding band! Matt (band manager) was so easy to work with. The band was fantastic and kept our dance floor filled all night, right up to the last song!
Jane Sent on 10/10/2018

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My daughter was recently married and had her reception at Villa Terrace. She and her husband wanted live music, but not the typical "YMCA"-playing sound, but rather more like standards and some Ed Sheeran-type songs. We also were limited because of the size of Villa Terrace, so went with a vocalist and three musicians to play. North Coast Quartet was phenomenal! Extremely professional, great communication, accommodating, friendly, and they were spot-on with the songs they played. They even learned a song played as a surprise to the newlyweds-Old Irish Blessing. Beautiful!!! We received so many compliments on the music, and Monday morning I had a guest ask for the group's information to pass along to a friend planning a wedding. That's about as big a compliment as can be received, and they deserve it! Honestly, I knew from the moment I booked them to play that everything would be perfect and it was wonderful not to have to give the music another thought. Don't hesitate to hire North Coast Group as a duo all the way to a full orchestra. They are the real deal!
Erin Sent on 09/14/2018

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NCO was the very first thing we booked when we were planning our wedding bc I wanted a KICK ASS BAND and let me tell you, NCO nailed it!!! Not only were they incredible to work with throughout the planning process, but they also took time to learn a few extra songs we wanted with no cost or hassle. They had the party going all night long and I am still getting compliments on how KICK ASS they were! I would get married all over again 1000 times and have NCO be the band - they KILLED IT!
Tami Sent on 07/24/2018

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This was the best thing I could have done for our wedding. The band kept in contact with us, made sure they understood exactly what we wanted for music. Learned a song we wanted that wasn't typically on their play list and were 100% accommodating. Our guests continually came up to us and told us that we had the best wedding they ever attended. I know they were referring to the awesome band. Even the bar tenders were rocking!!!! Even the over 60 crowd danced the night away until the very end!
I would highly recommend the North Coast Orchestra.
Phil Sent on 07/13/2018

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My wife and I hired the North Coast Orchestra to play our wedding reception. We worked with Matt of North Coast Management. The work we did with Matt before the event made the reception go off without a hitch. Matt helped us with logistics related to the evening schedule, and his advice was great.

We had about 120 people at our reception, and virtually every single guest came up to us and said we had an amazing band. North Coast Orchestra kept the energy level sky high and the dance floor crowded, with guests of all ages.

The band's catalog was huge, ranging from old standards to current radio hits. Their sets were also long. They only took 2 short breaks over the course of 4 hours post-dinner. They were outstanding.

If you're looking for a band for a wedding reception, or any big event, you will not be disappointed by North Coast Orchestra, or with working with Matt. Strongly recommend!
Emily Sent on 06/20/2018

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After attending numerous weddings in Chicago and the East Coast last year, it became clear that we wanted a band at our wedding this June. After reading reviews of NCO and asking friends in the area, we decided to book NCO. We had a good feeling about them, but they far exceed our expectations! They were professional, flexible, TALENTED, and a FABULOUSLY FUN TIME! Our guests from out of town and locally were wildly impressed with their ability to keep people on the dance floor and their array of music played. Our wedding would not have been the same without them - than you NCO!
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We booked the North Coast Orchestra for our September wedding after hearing great reviews from our friends and in the end our expectations were exceeded! As soon as the band started up our dance floor was filled! It has been a month and I am still getting compliments about how great the band was and how much fun everyone had. Thank you to Matt, Bob, and the rest of the band!
Dana Sent on 10/04/2017

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We were so thrilled with the quality of this band! They have it all...talent, great music selection, variety of voices, I could go on and on. The night was unforgettable ❤️
Katie Sent on 06/07/2017

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North Coast Orchestra was a must have for us after we saw them at an event in 2016. They offer something for every single person in the room; from the grandparents that love just listening and viewing live music all the way to the bridal party that is dancing the night away. North Coast Orchestra delivers an incredible performance from start to finish and are great to work with through the planning phase (Thank you Matt!).

In addition, they were able to learn a very special song for our Mother/Son dance and the delivery was unforgettable and made the dance even more special than we had imagined possible.

If there were more than 5 stars to give, they deserve it! Book with North Coast and you will have a performance to remember for ever.
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Do not hesitate to book Matt and his crew! This band is sure to get your guests up on to the dance floor and moving and those who want to stay seated will surely be entertained. They are the real deal. They play all the old hits as well as pop music so everyone young and old can enjoy.
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Everything about the North Coast Orchestra is great. Easy to communicate with, very accommodating, fantastic sound. Highly recommended -- our wedding wouldn’t have been the same without the NCO!
Nicole Sent on 06/01/2016

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North Coast Orchestra was great! They played a nice variety of songs and there were people in the dance floor all night! Would high reccommend
Peter Sent on 05/27/2016

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This is the ultimate and premier band in the Milwaukee area. I received a recommendation based on them playing at all of the Bartolotta events as their go to for bands. After speaking with Matt, who responds very quickly via email and extremely flexible with phone calls, we knew we had to book with them. Viewing their website, videos, and other reviews put us over the top.

The song list spans from the 50s to pop music that is playing on the radio today - it is essentially a book. They are musicians and professionals throughout the whole process. We had the Ultimate Package that included a piano player during cocktail hour, a trio for dinner, and the full 9 piece band for dancing and drinks. They made sure to follow up a few weeks before and again a week before. They were there early and did all of their sound checks and set up according to the space without disrupting anything.

Throughout the night, the dance floor was always packed as they really played off the crowd and were able to slow things down and amp things back up. It is great having 3 vocalists and all of the musical range a 9 piece band offers. We are EXTREMELY happy with North Coast Orchestra and would highly recommend them to anyone.
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This band is phenomenal! Started off slow with some songs geared towards the older crowd, but once we spoke up they changed their tune and worked the crowed. Lighting also a huge perk. This band is a great value!
Katie Sent on 10/22/2014

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One day I was reading a magazine which listed the best entertainment companies in the area to use for a DJ and/or band for a wedding. I saw that North Coast Orchestra was the winner for the best form of entertainment for a few years running! I called them up over a year in advance and they said that for the 2014 wedding season, they only had 2 dates available; and one was ours!! I quickly played a few of their songs from their website and I KNEW that I HAD to have them at my wedding! I decided to have them play from 8-12PM, but then I realized that I didn't want to have silence from 7-8PM, so I hired a DJ from ACA Entertainment as well who played that first hour and also during band breaks. I was SO glad that I did this! I invited all of my little cousins to my wedding so they liked songs such as Miley Cyrus' Party In The USA and the Chicken Dance; it allowed my guests to be able to request songs that THEY liked! This made it more fun and 'interactive' for them to be able to request their favorite songs to dance to. We even had a request from a neighbor who wanted to hear 'their song' that they danced to at their wedding!! I HIGHLY suggest anyone who is considering having NCO and/or a DJ at their wedding from ACA Entertainment, don't think.....just go for it!! You will definitely not regret it!!
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We had no question we were going to have a band at our wedding. We heard/read nothing but positive things about this band prior to booking them, and I now know the reason why. Preparation was very easy and had a very lengthy list of songs to choose from. We had a surprise appearance with Bucky Badger and they were flexible in playing U. of Wisconsin-Madison songs during that time. They even learned our first dance song which was very neat to hear- All of Me by John Legend. I have heard from many after the wedding that the band was one of the best ones they've heard. The passion and energy was felt by each person. We highly recommend!
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We just recently had Velocity play at our wedding in central Wisconsin. They did an incredible job! They were fun and professional and picked great songs that kept everyone on the dance floor ALL night long. We had guests coming up to us all night and the days after about how impressed they were with the music. It made the night. We absolutely recommend them for your next big event!
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The North Coast Orchestra did an amazing job at our wedding! All of our family and friends raved about the music they played, their professionlism, and their ability to keep the dance floor packed all night. From the very beginning, we faced a bit of a challenge because we were not in the local area. We were planning our wedding from Colorado, and Matt and his team made it very clear that they would do whatever was necessary to help us. After crashing a few weddings, we decided on NCO, and boy did we make the right choice. Matt was very receptive to the type of music we wanted to hear ('80's baby!) and adjusted to what the crowd wanted to hear. He did a great job acting as the emcee as well. If you are looking for an exciting, professional, and great value band, these guys are your number one choice! NCO rocked the house and we can't thank them enough!
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Truly 5-star service! At first, the fee sounded high, but as we worked with them and having them we realized that it was worth every penny-- would never consider anything less. Everything was perfect and we had nothing to worry about-- it was all handled flawlessly-- even a couple of little extras we asked for. They have a great variety on their song list-- very handy! Dance floor was packed and those who dd not care to dance were also entertained and enjoyed just listening and watching. We added the solo piano for cocktail hour and a jazz trio for dinner-- simply elegant and perfect. The lighting provided was great and tailored to our wedding colors and the venue. All went as planned and Matt was great with help in the plans.
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It's quite simple...if you're looking into The North Coast Orchestra you should be booking The North Coast Orchestra! Our guests continually complimented (and still do to this day) how spectacular the band was. Our dance floor was packed the entire night and we (bride&groom) were so happy to see our friends and family having such a wonderful time. We also had dinner and reception music, and I'd highly recommend including that into your wedding plans. The dinner music was classy. The cocktail reception was beautiful with the sounds of the piano playing in the background. The North Coast Orchestra made the best day of our lives be the happiest celebration!

Thank you,
Tom
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Sara and I couldn't have been happier with the band. Many if not all of our guests commented on the exceptional entertainment we had at our reception. Thanks to all of you for the great performance you gave.
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Wow - we couldn't have been happier with our selection of live music for our wedding! The dance floor was full the entire evening! This is truly a talented group of individuals who exceeded our expectations! I would certainly recommend them - they were a pleasure to work with too!
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The dance floor was packed and we are still getting compliments from our guests! North Coast Orchestra made our wedding reception so memorable and fun. No regrets!
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NCO and Matt Antoniewicz were great at our wedding. They were super flexible and not only took the time to get to know us, but were nice enough to learn a number of songs for our wedding. Specifically, in addition to learning our first dance and mother/son dance songs, NCO learned a special request song for us... My parents didnt get to have the first dance song they wanted at their wedding and NCO was kind enough to learn the song and give them the first dance they never had, now 35 years later! The band was amazing and kept the dance floor packed!
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If you are in search of a wedding band that can play anything from swing and standards through the music of today, this is the band to book! We went with the nine piece band and they were incredible to say the least. ALL of our guests loved them (from age 9 to 90)! When chatting with our guests during the wedding, their first remark was "This band is amazing!". This was very important for us to hear, because we had guests traveling very far distances to celebrate with us.

The band and the manager are professional and flexible. The manager was always very prompt in responding to questions (via call or e-mail), even outside of normal business hours. We had trouble with some of the logistics with our venue site. The band worked hard to accommodate us, showed up extra early, and made sure we didn't have to worry about a thing. When we arrived everything was perfect. They were great at gauging the crowd during the whole night to select songs that will keep the dance floor packed. It is so nice to see excellent customer service has not completely gone away.
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The band rocked the place!!! When we first booked them we went to listen to them at a church festival and were so impressed that we couldn't wait until they would play at our wedding! They were professional, knew tons of songs, very entertaining and had the crowd going! They also dressed very appropriate for a wedding. I would highly recommend this band to anyone and if I ever had a need for a band such as an anniversary party they are number one!
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These guys were amazing. Everyone was on the dance floor. Everything was very straight forward and there were no surprises. I would highly recommend!
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The band was AWESOME! My husband thought for sure that most of our guests from our small wedding(135) would leave after dinner and that no one would be out dancing to the band, himself included! But guess what?! The dance floor was packed from the first couple songs they played until the very last song! My husband was out there almost the entire night with me! My sister is a singer and even got up and sang one song with them! They had a nice progression from older classic songs to newer ones. Even my Dad was out dancing all night! It was great and if I did the wedding all over again, I would still have North Coast!
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I can not say enough about how great Velocity was at our wedding and leading up to the day. We felt very strongly about wanting a band at our wedding, and I did a lot of research to find for the right one and at an affordable price. Velocity was extremely professional, helpful, and responsive. All my guests raved about their performance and quality of singing. Most of the time, you had to double check that they were the ones singing because it sounded just like the original recorded singers! The variety of songs and ranges were phenomenal, and definitely kept our guests dancing all night. They are very reasonably priced, and more than worth the money. I would recommend a band over a DJ any day, and Velocity would certainly be the band to hire.

Just a note on what we had at our wedding:
We got the "Extreme Entertainment Package"
This included: 1 hour solo piano for cocktail hour, 1.5 hours jazz trio for dinner, 7 piece band for 3.5 hours, DJ service during breaks, and uplighting
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My wife and I heard this band at a friend's wedding a couple years back and knew then they were the band I wanted for ours.

North Coast is awesome! All professionals and able to play a wide variety of music from any decade.

Extremely easy and friendly to deal with, very reasonable prices for live music of this quality for an entire evening.

We loved having North Coast Orchestra play our wedding - they absolutely rocked! Our guests danced all night long and all had a blast!

Book them!
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Fabulous! Had North Coast for both mine and my sister's wedding and couldn't have been happier. They learned several songs in a quick turnaround time and are so much fun.
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Platinum provided the perfect mix of music for our entire wedding day. From Louis Armstrong for the ceremony, to big band and swing favorites for cocktails/dinner to Bruno Mars and more for dancing, we loved Platinum. They were great to work with from the beginning of the planning process right up to the day of the event. I highly recommend using Platinum or other ACA bands for your Madison event! They are worth every penny.
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Loved this band! Received so many compliments from our guests. Having the horn section just set it over the top! If I had to do all over again I would not have changed a thing.
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North Coast Orchestra was absolutely fabulous! Everyone was wondering where we found such amazing talent. Definitely a highlight of the evening!!
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You will always be part of our special day. The band was awesome.

Thank you!!
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Amazing! So glad we went with North Coast Orchestra for our Milwaukee instead of a band from Chicago for twice the price. The band rocked the house and we got so many compliments on their performance.
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Great Great Great! Everything about this band is wonderful! Would recommend to anyone! Great variety of music.
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North Coast Orchestra was amazing!! Everyone was dancing at the wedding.
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Fantastic band!!! They did a wonderful job for our wedding.
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We contracted Northcoast Orchestra for our daughter's wedding held at the Wisconsin Club. The whole process couldn't have gone smoother. The agency was very responsive in providing us with information regarding the cost and services we could expect. They provided us with information on where we could view the band ahead of time. As we got closer to the date, Matt made it easy to work with the band on planning our selections. We had everyone at the wedding wondering where we found the band - everyone figured they came from Chicago! The musicians were very professional and highly skilled. The music selections that were actually played fit right into the mood for the evening. I tend to rate the band based on the number of people still dancing at the end of the evening. I would estimate that 40-50% of our guests were still there on the dance floor til the end. I would highly recommend Northcoast Orchestra to anyone.
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This band literally made our wedding; they were fantastic! We want to get married again just so we can have an excuse to hire them again!
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After my sister had North Coast Orchestra play at her wedding, it was an easy decision to have them play at mine. They were very easy and great to work with. For both my sister and I, they were willing to learn a song to play for our first dances. They were very flexible to accommodate their set-up schedule so they wouldn't interfere with our cocktail hour in the same room. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fun, energetic band that will have your guests talking about them anytime they remember your wedding. Both lead singers have wonderful voices and the crowd loved them. Thanks North Coast!
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We booked them through ACA entertainment. They were awesome!!!! They were great at communicating before our wedding and took requests during the evening. We had a very eclectic group at our wedding and everyone loved the music. Our wedding reception had a Frank Sinatra undertone and they performed all the Rat Pack songs we loved perfectly. I would highly recommend them for anyone who wants an awesome band at their wedding!
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We have used North Coast Orchestra for both daughters weddings. They are awesome! Very responsive to our needs before the weddings & flexible about what songs they will/won't play. The dance floor was packed from beginning to end during both weddings. The guests couldn't say enough about how great the band was and neither can we! I would have them for another wedding, but I'm out of daughters! Maybe an anniversary?!
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These guys were the best, and really kept the reception going. All we heard from our guests were rave comments.
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Fantastic Experience

We had a fantastic experience with North Coast Orchestra overall. There were a few hiccups with their payment process at the beginning when we were submitting our deposit and the receptionist didn't know what to do when we dropped off the final payment in person.. it was strange but taken care of after all. The only complaint I have is that we asked if they needed vendor meals and we provided them for the members arriving early to set up. But, we were told the rest of the band did not need any food. However, I later found out that they ate a lot of our late night appetizer/snack which they were not included in counts for since I was told they would not be consuming the catered food.
As far as performance goes they were AMAZING. I cannot say enough how packed the dancefloor was and how many compliments we got on the band. After finding them online and only seeing promo videos we were hopeful they would be just as good in person - and they were better. The lead singers were phenomenal, they took ALL of our requests, they were so flexible to work with in the days leading up to the wedding AND they stayed a bit late and played a few extra songs. This was the best decision we made and it total made the entire reception. Do not think twice about booking them - they're phenomenal. If I could do it all over again I'd skip the dinner and just have them perform all night long!!!
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The North Coast Orchestra performed at my daughter's 10/12/13 wedding. The bride and groom were more into swing mode and oldies, and the band accommodated them without a problem. Provided a lot of fun songs to dance to, and guests remarked how great they were.

They wore tuxedos as I requested, and looked very classy, also -- would definitely use them for a wedding!
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North Coast Orchestra was wonderful at our wedding! They exceeded our expectations! I am a professional musician and was blown away with their performance - excellent song choices, well-rehearsed, great gear, professional set up, and much ease. Everyone at the wedding raved about them, and they had the whole party dancing all night! My only qualm (hence the 4/5 on flexibility and 4.5/5 on professionalism) is with regards to our first dance song. The song we chose is perhaps not as well known, so there is not readily available sheet music out there. As a result, they asked (about 2 weeks before the wedding) that we either pay to have someone chart the song, dance to the original recording (DJ style), or pick a different song. We ended up dancing to the recording; I appreciated the options but did not want to pay an additional fee to have the song charted. It was just one song, so it wasn't a big deal.
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North Coast Orchestra was great! My wife and I are professional musicians, so we wanted a high quality group, and we got one! It's a little pricey, but well worth the money!
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Working with North Coast Orchestra was great! They were very accommodating and affordable and the guests absolutely loved their music! We are so glad we used them for our wedding.
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Couldn't stop dancing!!!
Matt is great to work with this is our second wedding and we were thrilled to hire them again!!'

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