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    Carly W. Sent on 12/15/2021
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    Best band ever!

    The Grift made our wedding the most fun event of the year! Everyone was on the dance floor the whole night and when they played Harvest Moon during the world's most epic sunset it really sealed the deal. All of our friends and family are still talking about how incredible the Grift was months later. I couldn't picture our wedding day without this band.
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    Kaitlyn Sent on 09/27/2018
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    The Grift played at our June 23, 2018 wedding and they were honestly one of the best parts of the wedding! All of our guests, were (and are still) raving about them. From the ceremony music, to cocktail hour and then at the reception, they could not have been better. Everyone had so much fun and the Grift played a huge part in that. Their energy and set-list for the reception was amazing - from the first song they played, until the last song, the dance floor was full of all age groups. They are also really nice guys and very easy to work with. Erin was a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process - proactive in planning, answered all of our questions quickly and was happy to jump on the phone anytime. And as soon as I talked to Clint a few days before the wedding, I could tell the band totally knew what they were doing and there was nothing to worry about. The Grift surpassed expectations and we can't imagine a better band to have played at our wedding! We would 100% recommend them and can't say enough positive things about them! THANK YOU to the Grift!
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    Julia M. Sent on 11/18/2018
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    Best band in New England!

    We came into wedding planning with 1 priority – hiring an awesome band to keep our guests on the dance floor all night. Not only was our dance floor PACKED all night – all of the venue staff members were dancing on the sidelines!
    We searched the Vermont (+ Boston) area high and low for the best band (within a reasonable budget), and I’m confident the Grift is the absolute best band around, with competitive prices. They’re not a normal “wedding band” that is a mix-match of people that change in and out with the seasons, where you don’t know if the people you’re seeing at a demo gig will be the ones that play for your event. These guys are a solid musical group with a wide range, and they help you to tailor their overall selection to the right “vibe” for your day. Their event coordinator, Erin McCormick, was extremely responsive and helpful, too. I was sure a 4 piece band wouldn’t be able to bring the energy we wanted, but I’m so glad I listened to Erin, because the 4 piece band delivered huge sound and energy and helped us keep our costs in line. Two of these guys also played acoustic guitar for our ceremony, and they needed no direction at all. I can’t recommend the Grift highly enough – if you want a band at your wedding, they’re it.
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    Chelsea Sent on 08/22/2018
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    It’s hard to explain in an online review just how amazing The Grift was as our wedding band. From start to finish they had all of our guests up dancing the night away - and I do mean ALL of them! From introverted dads with no rhythm to elderly family members who we didn’t know could still dance, Clint and the guys gave us a night we will never forget. We've seen them play many times, and without fail they manage to keep everyone on the dance floor the entire night. They have a special talent for transitioning from one song right into the next so their sets never seem to end! Their energy up on stage was contagious - you couldn’t help but have a great time. They learned a special mother-son dance song, and played steady through a wild group of flash mobbers surprising the bride and groom. A year later, many of our guests are still talking about how the Grift was the best wedding band they have ever seen. One couple even hired them to play at their 50th anniversary party. Thank you to Clint and his talented musical crew for giving us a night we will always cherish!!
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    Krysta Sent on 10/09/2017
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    They Grift kept everyone going, out on the dancefloor, all night long with their awesome music. Clint called me a week or so before the wedding to go over the details and was super friendly and enthusiastic, and it shows in the way that he and the whole band plays.

    I wasn't sure that I wanted a live band when I started planning our wedding, but my parents convinced me to do so. After having The Grift, I couldn't be happier I made that decision. You'll never regret hiring this band - they are awesome!
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    Aly Sent on 11/10/2017
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    The Grift was incredible!! They were professional, easy to work with, and so much fun to dance to! All of our guests were on the dance floor the whole night. HIGHLY recommend The Grift!
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    Kate Sent on 08/20/2017
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    The Grift made our wedding a blast for all! They were so great to work with and accommodated our musical preferences. They worked with us to make our ceremony music unique and reflective of us. The Grift had the experience and ability to feel out the crowd at the reception and adjust their playlist accordingly, so that they quickly got everyone up and staying on the dance floor, even people who don’t usually dance! All our guests loved them and commented that they were the best wedding band and that the dance floor was so much fun because of them. My brother is getting married next year, and he and the rest of my family immediately asked Clint as soon as the night was over about playing his wedding! Thank you, the Grift, for making our wedding amazing!
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    Sander Sent on 04/20/2017
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    Groom here. I'm a musician myself and the search for a band to play our wedding (260pp) was so incredibly difficult! After banging my head against the wall for months watching the same old songs covered in the same old way by average wedding bands on YouTube, I finally stumbled upon The Grift and immediately drove to VT to see them. Honestly, if you are searching for a professional, energetic, authentic and creative band to play your wedding look no further. The Grift absolutely blew up the dance floor at our wedding starting with our first dance through the end of the night. Their song list is super eclectic & accessible to all at the same time and they also nailed the songs we requested they learn. Clint is the man & was super easy to work with - he did an excellent job managing the flow of the evening. I think you get the picture here... long story short, these are your guys
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    Greg Sent on 08/02/2016
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    As the FOB, my only request was live music, and The Grift was a clear first choice. Absolutely made the weekend - worth skimping on almost anything else if you have budget constraints to have these guys. Worth every penny; engaged, personable, added a few personal twists, kept the floor packed for three straight hours with teenagers, millennials, parents, and grandparents. Cannot recommend them highly enough.

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    Lianne Sent on 12/18/2016
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    The Grift is ABSOLUTELY the BEST wedding band ever! The guys are so nice and accommodating, and they did everything we asked of them without hesitation (including a few unusual requests)! We had so many of our wedding guests come up to us after the wedding and say The Grift was the most fun wedding band they had ever seen, and we've even had some of our friends who are getting married soon approach us about getting them as their wedding band, because of how much fun they had at our wedding. The set lists were perfect, and they knew exactly how to get our guests of ALL ages on the dance floor. They learned a few songs for us for first dance, father/daughter dance, etc and did an outstanding job with those songs. I cannot say enough good things about The Grift, and if you are considering them, I would say look no further. These are your guys. They went above and beyond in every way and were worth every penny. We LOVE The Grift!!
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    Chrissy Sent on 10/04/2015
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    WOW! Hire The Grift, now! They are on a completely different level than any other wedding band. The Grift knew how to get people dancing immediately and keep them on the dance floor all night long. The music selection was perfect for all age groups to enjoy. Our guests could not stop talking about how much fun they had during their set. The Grift’s performance was a huge part of our wedding success. I 100% recommend hiring them as your wedding band.
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    Peter Sent on 10/02/2015
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    These guys were awesome. They were at our wedding this summer and they absolutely rocked. Had folks up and dancing who NEVER danced at a wedding before. They became part of wedding and just flowed with everything. Great music, great flow and terrific energy. They worked in a song with the bride and her sister that rocked. They really have a gift for getting folks into the party and you cant go wrong with these guys! I only wish I had another wedding soon so we could do it all over again.
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    John Sent on 10/01/2015
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    LOOK NO FURTHER!! If these guys weren't family focussed they would be touring nationally. Skills that will blow your guest's socks off. I have seen it time after time, if a soon-to-be-married couple goes to a Grift wedding, they will most definitely have The Grift at their own wedding...

    These guys are as good as it gets. They had our dance floor rockin' for 4 hours straight and we couldn't have been happier. Clint organized everything including our ceremony sound. We planned our entire event ourselves and The Grift was the only thing that just worked with very little effort on our end. Clint called a few weeks before, went through everything, and it all came out perfect the day of.

    We would book The Grift again and again. And again.
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    We brought The Grift down to Boston to play at our wedding this past August, and they kept the dance floor rocking all night long! The Grift had also played at my sister's wedding in Vermont a couple years prior, and we knew we had to have them at ours as well. They played an acoustic set during our cocktail hour, which everyone really enjoyed, and then once the reception started, they played straight through to the end - leaving our guests chanting "one more song, one more song" as everyone was having so much fun! We received so many compliments on how much fun our wedding was, and we owe a lot of that to The Grift. The dance floor was quite literally packed all night, and they played all of our favorite songs, from The Twist, Like a Prayer and Don't Stop Believin' to more modern favorites like Blurred Lines and Shut Up and Dance. Our guests loved them, and several even inquired how they could contact The Grift for upcoming parties and events. In addition to being awesome musicians and having an incredibly high energy level, they are also really nice guys, and were great to work with. We would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone who is looking to keep the dance floor rocking at their wedding - you will not regret hiring The Grift!
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    Emilie Sent on 10/01/2015
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    We heard about the Grift through good friends, and had the opportunity to see them in concert a few times before booking them for our wedding. They quickly became one of our favorite bands to see live and it was amazing to have them play on our big day. They have incredible energy and a huge song list, and they were also willing to learn a few songs that were important to us. Without any input, Clint did a fantastic job as MC for the reception and the band quickly got all 250 guests up and dancing with the first song. The wedding planner at Jay Peak said it was the most people they've ever seen dance all night at a reception! We can't imagine a better experience and our friends and family are still talking about it... We can't recommend them enough!
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    The Grift is by far the best wedding band in Vermont. They are a pleasure to work with leading up to the big day and can get everyone dancing immediately (from 9 year olds to 90 years olds!). I have never seen so many dance at a wedding and truly love every minute of it. The Grift played acoustic for our ceremony (they chose the music and it was perfect), a bluegrass cover set during cocktail hour and then the reception - without taking any real breaks. Now always two years later, people are STILL telling me that the Grift was the best wedding band they've ever experienced, not only in Vermont, but anywhere. The Grift made our wedding day in Vermont; I'm so happy we chose them (but really after hearing them once, there's no other option). They're that good and all around terrific people.
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    Scott Sent on 09/20/2018
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    We love The Grift because they combine serious eclectic musical talent with palpable joy whenever they are onstage. Having seen their uncanny ability to play to any audience from apres-ski to New Year's Eve bashes to summer street parties, we expected nothing less than a packed dance floor all night at our wedding reception, and still their delivery exceeded our wildest dreams. Our number one comment from guests was, "You had the best band ever!"

    The band kept everything stress-free by arriving early, helping us set up our reception room decorations, reviewing name pronunciations, and checking in with us throughout the night. When we got behind schedule, they took it in stride, delaying their start time and then taking a super short set break to make up for it.

    The Grift really understands weddings and clearly enjoys getting everyone up on the dance floor. We loved their diverse playlist spanning six decades including recent hits. We also appreciated how they took the time to get our input on the music in advance, but then also used their vast experience to adjust to the crowd and the moment. They did a great job of learning and arranging our requested first dance song, and they introduced and started "Hava Naglila" slowly to give everyone a chance to learn it before building into the traditional carefree celebration. Their clean pivots between songs kept the dance floor packed all night. If you are looking for live music for your wedding, you can't go wrong with The Grift!
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    Kit Sent on 07/15/2016
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    The Grift, with Josh Panda and a horn section, were awesome!!! There was a lot of energy on the dance floor the entire evening! They were having fun, we were having fun. The band was tight... great vocals and musicians! Clint listened to what we wanted and played music that fit our interests. You would be lucky to get this band at your wedding!
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